Downsizers - March 2021 Team Chat
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It did work! Just a visual that really shows that weight loss is certainly not linear for me. Seeing the long-term trend helps my attitude when I see a short-term gain. 😉2
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@heatherbluebell
Thank you very much for explaining SMART. I've been in a program for 2 years where i'm supposed to make them but i haven't had anyone to ask about it. I'm looking forward to this group more and more so i can expand and round out my knowledge during this life rearrangement.2 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
3/26 Steps 12,2322 -
Tazaria87
Saturday
PW 174.6
CW 174.0
Loss w/ MFP since 4/17/20 96lbs
LTD 149lbs
I'm glad to show a loss for the week. I figured if I lost anything it would be minimal so I'm happy with .6. I know I'm retaining water from getting back into working out every day after having the flu last week. I looked at my numbers and I've had some bigger loses all in a row too, so it was bound to catch up to me!
Daily Post March 26
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 84oz
Steps 9008
Exercise Walking/jogging intervals on treadmill - 32 mins
Yesterday was grocery shopping day but we only went to one store so the steps a I got were pretty low. It had been a while since I did any jogging so I decided to do that last night. I walked for 5min, jogged for 10min, walked for 5, jogged for 5, and walked for 7 more. I tacked on the couple extra minutes at the end to walk at a real slow pace because my left hip and calves were sore and I wasn't ready to stop moving. In hindsight, I really should have stretched after because my legs are sore and crampy today. Today is rest day though so that should help.5 -
@heatherbluebell
I love that you do not give up. Your SMART goal is great, and it is something you can do. I can't wait to read your news that you achieved that goal! Looking forward to seeing a picture of your accountability jars. Visuals can be so helpful.
This isolation is taking a toll on mental health for so many. If it had been short-term like they first thought it would be, then that would have been more tolerable. I know that my kids are suffering this year. It is so hard. Hang in there. Pat yourself on the back for weathering the difficult storms and staying the same. I have been a little hard on myself this month because I have not lost much at all this whole month. Since I started in August, I have lost the least amount of weight this month (less than two pounds). I realize that I have had to weather some storms this month. So, reading what you wrote about doing better than you would have in the past when you are going through storms really hit home for me. Thank you for sharing that! And thank you for seeing the positive in that!1 -
@lindamtuck2018
Thank you, Linda. I love when you remind us to be gentle with ourselves. That is really great advice, and it takes a lot of reminders:) Yes, I do need a knee replacement for my left knee. My right knee is not normal, but it does not need to be replaced. I am 54 y.o. now. The doctor told me that if I can wait until I am 60, then it might last a lifetime. I am such a chicken to even think about getting it done, but everyone I know that has had it done says that they wish they wouldn't have waited so long to do it. I played sports in my teens and early 20s. That messed up my knees. I had two surgeries on my left knee in 1991, and I've had pain and trouble with it ever since. I wear a knee brace, but my knee is almost always painful, stiff and sometimes swollen.
@shawnamee1
I know what you mean about keeping yourself safe from something by having weight on. I get that. Your business idea sounds amazing. I love what you do for a living. I am glad you are here. You will find lots of support and encouragement here, and it will help you so much on your journey!
@rwood566
So glad you are here. You'll find so much support and encouragement from this great group. Your story is very inspiring. You have come such a long way. Because you did not give up, you went from walking 300 feet to 3-4 miles at a time! That is so inspirational! Your weight loss thus far is a testimony to your dedication.
@lelbarou
I hope you won your challenge! That is a huge number of steps. Whew! Way to go! As for the binge, I'm glad you are not terribly upset about it. At least you have identified the trigger. I hope your friend's suggestions help. To me, being honest about it and sharing the good and the bad of this journey helps. You made me laugh when you said, "YEP. When I do something, I really do it." You have been doing really well, so give yourself some grace. You still rock!
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@cesse47
Yay! One whole year and you did not quit! That is the most important thing of all. As Dory says in the movie, Finding Nemo, "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swimming, swimming." It has been one heck of a difficult year. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Glad you are here.
@363days
Happy Birthday! Nice loss. Sounds like you have a good plan for the cookout on Sunday! How scary with your brother. Infections can be very serious. Glad he is on the mend.
@rlaskey2
I also had a date night with hubby last night:) Even when the kids are older, it can be hard to remember to do this, but it is so important. You got a lot of steps! Do you have a particular stretching video that you like?
@red1185
See my comment to cesse on this post. Weight loss is ups and downs. It is not linear. As long as you don't give up, you will not fail! You can do this!
@888Angie888
Yep. Great reminder that it is not a straight line! That is a great downward trend! You are doing great!
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@lelbarou
Hugs, Laura. Maybe you just did not realize you were upset. It is good to be honest but oh so hard. I know how it feels. It does feel yucky. Today is a new day. The good thing is that this is not a regular occurrence. We can't expect perfection. We all "mess up" sometimes. I'm telling you. Give yourself grace. Look at the bigger picture of what you have accomplished. Have a plan in place next Friday to celebrate the end of the week with something else:) You've got this!1 -
@Tazaria87
You continue to do so well and so consistent. I wonder if posting here every day helps. I like that you do that. Hope you have a good rest day!1 -
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@lelbarou
Well done on the steps! Congrats on the step challenge! Have compassion for yourself with the binge. It’s behind you and you are back on track today. I am glad you logged it as it is important to be honest with ourselves. Can you make a list of things you can do on Fridays instead of food or alcohol? Pick one or two things from the list to have ready on this Friday. If you want to have a food treat walk to the corner store and get a single serve ice cream. Every Friday I have a small bag of chips and a small bottle of coke. This keeps me sane and I look forward to that small treat all week. I was a bit nervous going for coffee. But it is limited how many can go and everyone was socially distant. Several of the ladies kept their mask on except when they had a sip of coffee. We all had to bring our own coffee. It is held in the common room in the building. I think everyone but me had their vaccine as I was the youngest person.
@cesse47
I am so proud of you for not giving up inspite of what the year has thrown at you. I am sorry that you lost your mom this year. It will nice to have you participating as I always looked forward to your check ins. Here is to another successful year. 🍻
@363days
Congrats on your loss! I am so glad your brother is on the mend. Happy Birthday! 🥳🎂🎉
@rlaskey2
Date nights are so nice.
@red1185
Sometimes the scales can be a pain in the butt. Look at your loss to date and any NSV’s this week and celebrate them. Look back at your food diary and see if you can tweak anything. Have faith if you continue those pesky scales will move in the right direction.
@888Angie888
It is important to look at a visual like this. The downward trend is what matters.
@Tazaria87
Nice loss! Great job on the jogging!
@iradi8
I had my replacement at 52. I had a fall and ended up having 2 miniscus repairs done 2 years apart. The arthritis set in and I had no other choice. It was worth it in the long run.
@transparentenigma
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@Tazaria87
You continue to do so well and so consistent. I wonder if posting here every day helps. I like that you do that. Hope you have a good rest day!
It absolutely does. I can attribute a lot of my success the past 7 months to finding this group! I'm concious of how much I move in a day due to this group (step challenge). I get my workouts in more consistently than any time in the past due to not wanting to report to you guys I didn't do it! I can vent when I need to and know I won't be judged, which is a great feeling. I like doing my daily post and being able to report all my goals hit for the day. So yes, it definitely helps!2 -
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03/27
Steps =9,678
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Made up for my lazy day Friday with a productive day yesterday. Cleaned my floors since they were all dusty from construction, did a back/bi’s workout and played mini golf with friends. I even skipped ice cream when the kids got it!1 -
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