Downsizers - March 2021 Team Chat
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Hi all!
I wished everyone on my MFP page today a big thank you!
I wanted to say the same thing here, because the Downsizers and F2F
has been the backbone of my support on MFP!
I could not have gotten this far and still be continuing on my journey without all of you!
I appreciate all of you! Your support, care, inspiration, compassion and motivation have helped me enormously and continue to do so!
I want to say a special thank you to @lindamtuck2018 who is the greatest motivator ever! I don't think I have ever met someone as kind, compassionate and sensible as you Linda! If there were ever a born motivator and supporter, then it would be you! We are so lucky to have you here on the Downsizers team!
Also, I wanted a special thank you to @Megan_smartiepants1970 for taking me out of the introduction page, friending me and and taking me under her wing and making me a part of F2F and the downsizers! You started my whole journey Megan! Without you, honestly, I would never have met all of you and all my MFP friends! You were the golden ticket allowing me entry to wonderful support, encouragement, and friendship! I really can't ever thank you enough!
Megan, your dedication, energy and enthusiasm are so amazing and you keep this team going along with the fabulous Linda!
I just wanted you all to know this! How much I appreciate each and everyone one of you, and how lucky I am to know all of you and be a part of the Downsizers!❤❤❤❤❤❤
I second this. Linda and Megan go above and beyond to lead/support/motivate the group. I really appreciate it as well.
Thank you so much @363days
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Daily Post March 7
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 99oz
Steps 9008
Exercise 38min Inc Dance Fit Video
No boxing with dad this Sunday due to the birthday party we attended. It was a good time and the kids enjoyed ice skating for the first time. I ate a good lunch before we went so I wouldn't be tempted by cake. When we got home I started dinner in the instant pot and then did my dance video.
I'm a little later than usual with my post today. My nieces are here and the older one (she's turning 2 next month) is very whiny and clingy. I wonder if she isn't feeling well or if maybe she just didn't sleep well last night. No fever or any symptoms that I can see. It's almost her nap time now so hopefully some sleep will help.3 -
Tomorrow I will have the dietist and the psicologyst 🤪 And I will be all by myself. No girlfriend helping3
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@jimboden3 - sounds like a great weekend
@lindamtuck2018 - just dialing in my macros, hitting my step and exercise goals ... the basics. Hope you enjoyed the exercise room.
@363days- it is kind of funny how I am am scheming in my head on how to not be under a BMI of 30. I was able to get an appt with a new PCP on Tuesday, so I don’t think that I need to worry being under by then.
@lelbarou - I agree with ever you said. @lindamtuck2018 and @Megan_smartiepants1970 are AMAZING. You are pretty inspiring as well.
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Congrats to our awesome team for Week 1and especially to @Beautyofdreams,@Tazaria87and@draby2011for being the top three!
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
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@jimboden3 - sounds like a great weekend
@lindamtuck2018 - just dialing in my macros, hitting my step and exercise goals ... the basics. Hope you enjoyed the exercise room.
@363days- it is kind of funny how I am am scheming in my head on how to not be under a BMI of 30. I was able to get an appt with a new PCP on Tuesday, so I don’t think that I need to worry being under by then.
@lelbarou - I agree with ever you said. @lindamtuck2018 and @Megan_smartiepants1970 are AMAZING. You are pretty inspiring as well.
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@Megan_smartiepants1970 , today’s steps: 8,219! My house is getting work done in the back, so I had to walk my dog...I’ll take the exercise!3
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@Megan_smartiepants1970 , today’s steps: 8,219! My house is getting work done in the back, so I had to walk my dog...I’ll take the exercise!
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Hi Megan, the kids had off from school today so we took a nice walk.
13,600 steps
30 minute bike ride- moderate effort 174 calories, 8 miles
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TheresaM787 wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
Hi Megan, the kids had off from school today so we took a nice walk.
13,600 steps
30 minute bike ride- moderate effort 174 calories, 8 miles
Thank you again
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@azkunk
I reread your post as I couldn't believe what you were told. I'm so sorry you experienced this. Is this the same PCP that prescribed your meds to treat hypertension, cholesterol, and arthritis? How can she be uncomfortable writing a letter for a purchase of a qualified item of exercise equipment... Something that has no side effects save better health... I understand your anger.
We have 2 doctors in our immediate family. I'm sure they would prescribe exercise equipment over meds to start.
I do agree with @363days about the quarters!!😀2 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »TheresaM787 wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
Hi Megan, the kids had off from school today so we took a nice walk.
13,600 steps
30 minute bike ride- moderate effort 174 calories, 8 miles
Thank you again
Did you have any steps for 3/7? Thank you
3/7 4,700 steps and 30 minute bike, 7.7 miles, moderate speed
Thank you again 😁
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A year ago today, I started my health journey when I realized that I had 4 conditions that would result in a poor outcome if I were to contract covid. In the past I would buy a coat in times of stress. I was 56 years old, 5'7" and weighed 223.4 pounds according to the doctor's scale. I started out with a destructive crash diet because I wanted the weight off now! I was eating between 700-900 calories, doing no exercise and seeing black spots. This behavior continued until May, when joined MFP. I did not start tracking my weight or taking my measurements until April 12, 2020. I was afraid of the truth.
On April 12, 2020, I weighed 208.1 pounds. My measurements were bust=46.0, waist=46.0, hips=49.0, left thigh=27.5, right thigh=27.0, biceps=14.0 inches.
I started walking ten minutes at a time. At first, I could not walk around the block. I could only walk every other day due to being so out of shape. I worked up to every day then slowly increased the distance to a mile. Then to 2 miles. On one walk, I stepped wrong and had to limp a mile back home up hill. The doctor sent me to physical therapy and I went for the next two months. Gradually I started recovering and was able to go on walks.
In June, the free recreation center re-opened from the lockdown. We are required to wear masks, temperature checks upon entering and a maximum of 3 people in the weight room at a time. I started doing the beginner program from AWorkoutRoutine.com. The heaviest weight that I could lift with proper form was 10 lbs.
The weight came off slowly at first. I averaged a loss of 3 pounds per month. The weight loss slowed down further when I hit 180 pounds until I reached 160 pounds. My calorie allowance from the start through this period was 1200 calories and I followed this consistently and logged every meal and snack.
Each month I would lose a fraction of an inch in my measurements. One month, the only measurement that showed a loss was my thighs.
In November, I realized that I would need to be held accountable if I were to reach my weight loss goal. I began to enter the challenges. This was a huge step for me. It led me to joining this incredible group. This group provides the support and sharing that is so desperately needed.
I have had little support. My mother half heartedly dieted with me. She kept saying don't lose too much weight because you will just gain it back. My boyfriend, who was also morbidly obese, viewed it as a competition. He would diet for a few days and give up. He contracted covid in November and died on a respirator on his birthday in December.
Today, I am still continuing on my health journey. I weighed 151 pounds this morning and measure bust=38.5, waist=36.0, hips=39.0, left thigh=22.5, right thigh=22.0, left calf=14.75, right calf=14.5, biceps=11.0 inches. My doctor has told me to keep losing weight to reach the middle of a healthy bmi range. Will reassess when I reach 135 pounds and see if need to continue or maintain. Not quite ready to post pictures yet. But when I do, will only post here.
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03/08
CW = 190.2
Steps = 8,744
Stationery bike = 60 minutes
Beautiful day today!
I was able to go for a short walk.
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@azkunk
I reread your post as I couldn't believe what you were told. I'm so sorry you experienced this. Is this the same PCP that prescribed your meds to treat hypertension, cholesterol, and arthritis? How can she be uncomfortable writing a letter for a purchase of a qualified item of exercise equipment... Something that has no side effects save better health... I understand your anger.
We have 2 doctors in our immediate family. I'm sure they would prescribe exercise equipment over meds to start.
I do agree with @363days about the quarters!!😀
She is the one the prescribed my meds. I honestly do not understand why she is uncomfortable with it. And to refer me to a bariatric specialist?! I have lost almost 35lbs on my own since August. I don’t need medications or surgery.5 -
@azkunk @363days
Thank you! It means so much to me to have your appreciation.
@azkunk
I am glad you could get a new doctor. I don’t understand why she wouldn’t write the letter. I would have been so angry. I think I would have marched into her office and demand to know why. She should have considered how far you have come and supported your efforts to improve your health. I hope you get the letter from the new doctor. That’s what the money is for and it’s yours. I am surprised you can get a doctor so fast. Here it is next to impossible to find a new family doctor.
@Tazaria87
Your day must of missed his exercise partner.
@red1185
Great bonus getting those extra steps.
@Beautyofdreams
I don’t know what to say. Just wow! That is a very inspiring post. You took charge of your health by losing weight. You turned your unhealthy eating around and look at the results. I can’t wait to see a transformation picture. It is going to be amazing!
@lcfa5317
Nice loss! You are doing great with the biking.
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Monday’s check in
✅Steps 5,677
✅Sleep
✅Water
✅Track
I am so proud of myself for yesterday. I used the exercise bike, treadmill and weights. The weight machine is different than I used before but I saw they have a chart on the wall for different exercises just as I was ready to leave. I was there for over an hour. I need to set an exercise schedule. I am not sure if I should do weights 2 or 3 times a week. Today I am going for a walk as it is beautiful out.
Have a great day!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Bike
10 minutes intense
2 minutes moderate
Weights
35 minutes moderate intensity (not sure on intensity as I push myself on the weights)
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