Downsizers - March 2021 Team Chat
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@TheresaM787
Awesome loss! You are putting in place things to help you succeed and you are seeing it in both your weight loss and physical fitness! Thanks for the information on the bike as today I was able to go longest I have since starting.
@lelbarou
Nice steps! It sure has been beautiful weather for walking.
@Tazaria87
Enjoy your time with your family!
@azkunk
Great loss! A schedule sounds like a great idea to maybe cut down on some of the stress. Sounds like you have a doctor that will get to the bottom of everything. Can you switch medications?
@363days
That would have been terrifying. I am so glad you found him and he was ok.
@iradi8
It sounds like a great week with your son. Also, so great to have a family gathering. I think a small gain is a small price to pay for wonderful family time. Reading this gives me hope that I will get to see my parents this summer. Our vaccination roll out is going pretty slow up here. Anyway, I know you will be back to doing everything you need to do to continue with your amazing weight loss journey this coming week. I hope everything goes well for your friend.
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@Megan_smartiepants1970 3/21 steps: 3,880. I had less than 1000 steps today, so I decided to take the dog on a walk to help even a little bit. Weekends are hard for me to get motivated to do a lot of moving (unless I’m cleaning my house top to bottom).3
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@lindamtuck2018 thank you. Let’s do it. Here’s to a good week!
@TheresaM787 thank you for the encouragement!
@Megan_smartiepants1970 i really thought I posted my steps from yesterday. Oops! 4,251 for 3/20.
Good luck this week everybody!! ❤️🙃👍2 -
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3/21/2021 = 14,453 steps
3/20/2021 =5, 832 steps
3/19/21 = 10,896 steps
I have not been tracking the last 4 days and thus eating poorly. It's amazing how tracking helps - you realize when you are majorly overeating.
I spent the day with my elderly mom yesterday which is why I didn't get many steps. I have to drive an hour and a half to see her. I took her to the house where she was born (a farm) and had her give a little talk about her life there. Then we went to the next house she lived at as a child and she talked about her life there. We went to 5 different places. It was a lot of fun. Now I have to compile it into a video to share with my siblings and my kids. I'm going to try Vimeo. I have never used that website, but I have seen it used. I hope it's not too difficult.
I haven't ridden my bike the last few days, but I'll try to get it in tomorrow. It was a busy weekend.
We had marvelous weather this weekend. I hope everyone was able to enjoy the spring weather!
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Daily Post March 17
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 100oz
Steps 3005
I tried to stay a little more active than the day before. I got a little cleaning done here and there. Anytime I got a burst of energy I got up and cleaned something. The energy bursts didn't last long so I had to keep sitting down and relaxing. My son got sick again in the middle of the night and is just feeling so-so this morning. I've spent this morning cleaning the carpets in the main area and also scrubbing any cup any of us drank out of. I don't know why he got sick again. I'm probably gonna go around next and sanitize all the light switches and stuff.
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My kids are older now, but I remember how difficult it was when they were younger and got sick. You try so hard to have it not spread throughout the household, and it is so much work. Sending a virtual hug.1
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Check in for March 17
Logging -yes
Exercise - yes
Steps - 9745
@Bluetail6 and @lindamtuck2018 - Thank you both for wishing me well with the FODMAPS plan! I appreciate it!
@iradi8 - Yes. I imagine there are some really good teachers, but it's really a shame about the bad ones I figure if anyone is unhappy with their job, then they should change it. Makes sense to me!
So, tummy is getting better! YAY! I'm kind of crazy working. I've been up most of the night working which I agree is pretty crazy! I have two new classes and they both have assessments this week which is a bunch of extra work! Then I have some laundry and an electrician coming to look at the lights before my class so no rest for me! Maybe a nap between my morning and evening class?
Anyway, things are going pretty well overall. Yep. I can't complain.
One thing is I wonder if I'm being a little kooky about something. We have a third wave of Covid and now there are variants which they believe are incredibly contagious. I have a friend I walk with but she sees a lot of different people and goes on the subway and works in person at an office. I told her I can't walk or see her anymore. I don't know if I'm being overly cautious and neurotic, but hmmm. I really don't want COVID! I don't feel she is careful and I don't really want the risk...
Have a great Thursday everyone! We almost at the weekend! YAY!
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I don't think you're being crazy. We are all at different spots with the pandemic. It's better not to walk with her if you are going to be anxious. I was more anxious before, but I'm feeling better now that I'm vaccinated. I know about the variants, and I'm worried about them but I trying to stay relaxed for right now. We will all have times when we are more concerned. Go with your gut feeling!1
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3/21/2021 = 14,453 steps
3/20/2021 =5, 832 steps
3/19/21 = 10,896 steps
I have not been tracking the last 4 days and thus eating poorly. It's amazing how tracking helps - you realize when you are majorly overeating.
I spent the day with my elderly mom yesterday which is why I didn't get many steps. I have to drive an hour and a half to see her. I took her to the house where she was born (a farm) and had her give a little talk about her life there. Then we went to the next house she lived at as a child and she talked about her life there. We went to 5 different places. It was a lot of fun. Now I have to compile it into a video to share with my siblings and my kids. I'm going to try Vimeo. I have never used that website, but I have seen it used. I hope it's not too difficult.
I haven't ridden my bike the last few days, but I'll try to get it in tomorrow. It was a busy weekend.
We had marvelous weather this weekend. I hope everyone was able to enjoy the spring weather!
Missing steps from you on 3/180 -
Still need steps from @Piqueaboo so I can post the results
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weigh in for March 22
@lindamtuck2018
Lelbarou
PW -188
CW - 184.6
LTD - 71 (before MFP total is another 10 - 81)
Check in for March 21
Logging - yes
exercise - yes
steps - 13854
I'm happy about the loss. I've mostly just been eating tons of fruit which I love. Things are fine, but a little lonely and boring because of Covid. Not much to report.
@363days - I forgot last time to comment on your comment about FODMAPS. Just rmember that this diet is only specifically for people with IBS. All fruits are vegetables are good for you, but if you have IBS you need to avoid ones with high FODMAPS. However, if you don't have IBS all veggies and fruits are great for you.3 -
@lcfa5317 - I agree that logging is really critical. It's very hard to keep track of what you are eating just by trying to keep track mentally. It sounds like you had a wonderful visit with your mom and that is a great idea to share a video of your mom with your siblings. Super idea!
@azkunk - Sorry to hear about your elevated kidney labs. I'm glad you and your doctor are looking into it and looking for a solution.
@363days - That situation with your dog does sound scary! I'm glad you are okay and that in the end you found your dog fairly quickly.
@iradi8 -Sounds like a really busy, but happy week. Glad your son is home and he sounds really happy. I think your crawfish boil sounds awesome. I have seen your diary on the main page and you always seem to log very meticulously. I think you are doing great!2 -
Weigh in:
SW: 259.4
PW: 239.2
CW: 237.6
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Hi all, here for Monday check in. Managed to get 2 weight sessions and walking in this week.
Came across a decent recipe hack for pancakes on a Instagram reel where you crack and weigh the egg and then whatever that is, you add in the exact same amount of milk and plain flour alongside 1/2 tsp baking powder and vanilla extract and fry in a pan using low cal cooking spray i.e frylight 1 cal per spray.
Granted, they aren't that tall and fluffiest pancakes ever (pics are deceiving), but gives you an imitation of them for less calories. For 47-49g ingredients (without toppings) it's been approx 272-283 cals and got 4 pancakes out of each batch. Next time I may try using self raising flour to see if get taller ones.
Here's some photos of the food made this weekend.
1st one: 1 piece of melted dark chocolate spread over the top of the pancakes then cooked down 80g frozen forest fruit mix
2nd one: 1 tsp of biscoff spread, spread over top of some of the pancakes, cooked 111g apple down with 1 tsp of light brown sugar, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon and bit of water, drizzled over 1 piece of melted dark chocolate.
3rd one: 1 Greek style flatbread pitta, spread on 1tbsp tomato puree, chopped up 1 salad tomato, 50g chestnut mushroom and 12g spring onion, 50g grated mozzarella, added 1 grilled halloumi burger (just plain cheese) and drizzled over 1tbsp sweet chilli sauce.
4th one:
1 Greek style flatbread pitta, spread on 1tbsp bbq sauce, chopped up 7g spring onion, 1 salad tomato, 25g chestnut mushroom, sprinkled with 23g grated mozzarella, added 1 grilled halloumi burger (just plain cheese) and drizzled over 1tbsp sweet chilli sauce.
I also tried some halo top choc chip cookie dough ice cream and heated up a fiber one cookies and cream bar for 20 seconds in the microwave, so was a little like having cake and icecream for a lot less calories.
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Steps:- Saturday 13 196
- Sunday 13 031
- Monday 10 729
- Tuesday 8 588
- Wednesday 9 923
- Thursday 11 069
- Friday 12 419
- Saturday 12 582
- Sunday 14 104
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Daily Post March 21
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 127oz
Steps 9002
Exercise 60min Treadmill
It was nice to see my parents and for my kids to hang out with their cousins. They definitely missed each other over these couple of weeks of everyone being sick. They are also here for the day so getting lots of cousin time in. It didn't work out yesterday for dad and I to get our boxing in so when we got home last night I walked on the treadmill while my husband and I watched a volleyball game. It took an hour to hit my steps for the day. It felt great to work out again, my body missed it. My calves and thighs were tight when I got done, probably from working hard after doing nothing for a week, so I did some easy stretching. I was hoping to not be sore when I woke up. I think it worked for the most part. I'm hoping to get in a dance sometime today, hopefully at school/nap time.4 -
Steps 3/21: 15,2241
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