Downsizers - March 2021 Team Chat
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03/06
Steps=18,320
Cleaned the house, did Zumba , & walked the dog
Busy day - 9:26 & I’m in bed.
I need a fun day soon. Feeling overwhelmed with work & still not being able to socialize. I plan on going to St. Louis in April for a few days to see my daughter. I am looking forward to that. We all need something to look forward to.3 -
PW: 279.4
CW: 277.6
LTD: 9.43 -
Thank you @lindamtuck2018 and @363days
I do try but it quickly becomes overwhelming for me. I was never like this. I find that with age I am less patient or it’s quickly just too much to keep up with so many things at once. I tend to keep things simple and quick and as easy as possible. But I am very happy to be part of this team and seeing how amazing it is and how it’s helping so many.
Linda here is the latest photo of my gym.
I’m still waiting on my elliptical and strength training station. I’ve also got some more weights and barbell coming.
I’m one happy girl lol.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Saturday - 11,521
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mari_moulin wrote: »Thank you @lindamtuck2018 and @363days
I do try but it quickly becomes overwhelming for me. I was never like this. I find that with age I am less patient or it’s quickly just too much to keep up with so many things at once. I tend to keep things simple and quick and as easy as possible. But I am very happy to be part of this team and seeing how amazing it is and how it’s helping so many.
Linda here is the latest photo of my gym.
I’m still waiting on my elliptical and strength training station. I’ve also got some more weights and barbell coming.
I’m one happy girl lol.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Saturday - 11,521
Your gym is AMAZING!!! Wow! So cool!!1 -
Steps
Friday: 10 684
Saturday: 21 7965 -
Check in March 6
Logging -yes
exercise - no
@Megan_smartiepants1970
2500
Due to eating poorly, I wasn't feeling great yesterday. I didn't go out for my walk and just ate smoothies cause that's all I could handle. Got on the scale this morning and lost 2.6 pounds (strangely enough), but will see if it holds for my weigh in tomorrow.
Have a walk planned with a couple of friends this morning. Will see if I can get my act together. I think it would be good to get outside.
Have a good Sunday.
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Steps 3/6 5,564
3/5 10,136
I am still miserable with this neck pain hoping it gets better soon. Morning after getting up is the worst. Not much else to report. Eating has been ok not the best.3 -
I ate poorly on Friday with the Mexican food, chips and sweets. The carbs really seem to cause me to gain water. Yesterday I was on track but haven't lost the 2.6 spike. It's weird to me that I can gain it in 1 day but it takes 4-5 to lose it.
@draby2011 Great pictures and success. To both you and @mari_moulin It is so motivating to see your changes in inches. It is amazing, really.
@Bluetail6 Yes, I am taking measurements today! I usually just measure my waist but that isn't the complete picture so I will do the complete set.
@garn76 Nice loss!1 -
TheresaM787
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW (Previous Weight): 126.5
CW (Current Weight): 126
I keep reminding myself that the scale isn’t the only measure of success. I’ve been stuck at the same weight for three weeks now.
It’s frustrating. I know the scale isn’t the only measure of success.
Positives:
- Drinking at least 40 oz of seltzer every day, sometimes hitting 48 oz and on rare occasions drinking 64 oz.
- Eating healthier. Cut out a lot of the baked goods. Eating more protein, fruit and vegetables. Coffee is now enjoyed with skim vs heavy whipping cream. Cut back my wine/beer.
- Exercising daily. That one still surprises me.
- Sleeping much better.
- Lost weight
I know that the scale isn’t the only measure of success. I know there will be natural fluctuations with my weight I know to just keep with the plan, eat well, exercise, drink water and get enough sleep. So, if I know all of this, why do I feel a bit defeated?
As I’m typing this, I hear the birds singing and the leaves rustling in the breeze. I see the beautiful blue sky. I’m one of the lucky ones. I get to enjoy this. Listen here Scale, I will not let you make me feel even a tiny bit sad.
Everyone out there. Enjoy today. Thank you for letting me go on a rant. I feel better getting that off my chest.3 -
The Green Challenge Percentage of people who lost weight this week. No matter how small the loss the weights are recorded in green. Remember that even if your team doesn’t rank the highest in weight loss for the week you can still be the Green Percentage winner by having the most losses in your team! So keep it up!! 
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
3/6 Steps 10,3232 -
@draby2011
Awesome loss and Happy Birthday! Sounds like working with a health coach is really helping. Your enthusiasm is great and it is something we all need. You look great by the way!
@mari_moulin
I know for me getting overwhelmed leads to snacking so I get your keeping it simple. With the girls here for three nights I was totally out of my element. I threw up my hands last night and left the kitchen as is because it felt like I was trying to deal with a thousand things at once. I love your progress on the gym it is really shaping up.
@Piqueaboo
Those are some nice steps. I can just picture your walking/running route.
@lelbarou
Glad you are feeling better! Looks nice and sunny out so it should be an enjoyable walk.
@rlaskey2
Hope your neck feels better soon! Are you still following your skinny taste meal plan?
@red1185
You are doing so great on your steps! What are you doing to increase them because they have been awesome all week?
@lcfa5317
Nice steps! I get you on looking forward to a trip. I am afraid to book my trip to Scotland because I don’t want to get disappointed again.
@garn76
Awesome loss!
@363days
It is more than likely water weight from the sodium. Takeout is very high in sodium. I was over on both calories and sodium Friday and Saturday. My weight has spiked 1.2 pounds and I am sure it will take 2 or 3 days for it to go down. Next weekend will be bad as it is my husband’s birthday and we are having Chinese food. I am sure I will be up 4 or 5 pounds even if I don’t go over calories.
@TheresaM787
Nice loss! I am glad you are looking at all the positives you have made in your life as a result of your weight loss journey. It is a very impressive list. I think you should post this list on your fridge/mirror to remind you of how much you have accomplished. As for feeling defeated, I think we all think things should be progressing faster. Keep looking at that list when you feel like this.2 -
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Saturday’s check in
✅Steps 7,571
❌Sleep
✅Water
✅Track
Lot more steps than I expected yesterday. I went to bed later than usual as the little one wanted to stay up really late. I just couldn’t fall asleep as my mind was going in circles. My usual relaxation techniques didn’t work and I didn’t want to take a sleeping pill. I just got up and read. My oldest granddaughter was still taking to her friend and munching on chips. Of course I ended up eating some and it was close to 2 am at this point. I added it to Saturday’s diary even though it was technically Sunday.
I am exhausted today and my thighs hurt. It is muscle pain so I can only assume it is from moving a lot yesterday. When the kids go home I am doing nothing for the rest of the day. I am off to play a video game with little Norah.
Have a super Sunday!3 -
This popped up in my Facebook memories. I thought it was good for a chuckle.
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PLACE TEAM PERCENTAGE
PLACE TEAM LBS LOSS
PLACE INDIVIDUAL PERCENTAGE
1st @mrscanmore 2.24 %
2nd @eahrenee 2.15%
3rd @Zumba_Luvah 2.09 %
PLACE INDIVIDUAL LBS LOSS
1st @eahrenee 4.4 Lbs
2nd @dignow96 4.2 Lbs
3rd @Mrscanmore 4.1 Lbs
HONORABLE MENTIONS
@eggfreak
@gillexplores
@Beautyofdreams
@Aetheldreda
@Tazaria87
@draby2011
@angmarie28
@machchic
@happimess01
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Username: Beautyofdreams
Weigh-On Day: Sunday
PW: 149.3
CW: 151.0
Considering I weighed 158.7 on Tuesday when I was admitted from the ER to hospital then was on more ivs, I think that I am not that bothered by the gain.3 -
Daily Post March 6
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 110oz
Steps 1999
Exercise Rest Day
Had a relaxing rest/family day. Hung out with the kids and didn't do much else haha.
Today we have the birthday party to go to. It's at an ice skating rink. Neither one of my kids have tried skating so I'm a little nervous, but they are both excited to try.3 -
Just a reminder I need steps from the following people :
@Beautyofdreams 3/6
@888Angie888 3/5 & 3/6
@azkunk 3/5 & 3/6
@Z1ORtza 3/3-3/6
Thanks Ladies
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Congrats to @Beautyofdreams, @Tazaria87 and @draby2011 for coming in 1st 2nd and 3rd for our amazing Downsizer team ..Great job Ladies 1
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@Megan_smartiepants1970 3/6 no steps, released from hospital late that day.1
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@mega_smartiepants1970, disregard above-had my dates mixed up. I went shopping for summer clothes instead of doing any intentional exercise.1
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Hi. I'm sorry for being so out of the group.
My steps
3 march 10.766 steps
4 March 11.294 steps
5 March 4.010 steps
6 March 8.274 steps3 -
Username : azkunk
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW:174.7
CW: 172.5
LTD: 34.5
I am so happy with the loss! I am very hopeful that I will be over 35lbs LTD by next weigh day. This week was better than last but not as good as it could have been. That means next week's loss could be even better if I dial it in more. Today's weight is a new low for me. The last time my scale was this low was Sept 2019.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
3/5= 10023
3/6= 104144 -
Great job everyone for coming in 1st place last week, especially to @Beautyofdreams, @Tazaria87 & @draby2011 for leading the way!
@Tazaria87 - hope the kids enjoy ice skating
@Beautyofdreams - great attitude, hope you are feeling better
@lindamtuck2018 - hope you have a restful and healing Sunday
@theresam787- 0.5 is a solid loss. How close are you to goal? The closer you are the harder it is.
@363days - drink lots of water and tea to help shed the excess water weight
@rlaskey2 - sorry that you are still hurting. Hope you feel better soon.
@lelbarou - sorry that you are not feeling well.
@mari_moulin - I love the gym. You were part of the inspiration for me to order a rowing machine so that I can start making fitness more a part of this journey.
@lcfa5317 - you are so right we all need something to look forward to. I can't wait until COVID is over and we can really travel again. I need a REAL vacation with my family.
@draby2011 - looking good, girl! Keep up the great work.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 - hope you are enjoying your day off from exercise, you earned it
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Steps
5/5: 15,182
5/6: 16,2662 -
I wanted to thank all of you wonderful people for getting your steps in on Sunday so I could post the results..Greatly appreciated
March Week 1 Top Steppers are:
1st @Megan_smartiepants1970 -113,813 steps
2nd @888Angie888 - 105,703 steps
3rd @mari_moulin -98,804 steps
4th @lcfa5317 -96,026 steps
5th @Piqueaboo -91,984 steps
Great Job Ladies
As A Group We Walked 1,029,792 steps ..Awesome Job Everyone
Recognizing The People who Pledged Their Steps:
Linda 5/7
Megan 5/7
Beautyofdreams 6/7
Piqueaboo 7/7
Laura 4/7
Angie 6/7
iradi8 6/7
Andrea 4/7
Rlaskey2 2/7
Tazaria87 6/7
Mari_moulin 6/7
Z1ORtza 6/7
Cesse47 7/7
Red1185 4/7
Amazing Job to all of you 4 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970 Tonight’s steps: 3,584. Definitely not enough to cover all the food I ate, but that’s ok.2
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03/07
Steps = 7,241
Stationery bike = 60 minutes
Calories = under
Talked to friends on the phone today, so I’m feeling more upbeat. I forgot to call my mom, so I feel guilty. Sometimes you just can’t win.
Tomorrow is weigh in day. I feel like I’ve had a pretty good week, but you never know.4
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