WaistAways - March 2021 Team Chat
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Pw: 212.4
Cw: 210.2
I had a great week and I think I'm finally back on track.5 -
SMcFall0215 wrote: »I just can not seem to get my life together!! I do so well during the week when I’m working and busy but then the weekend comes and takes all my progress away or at least it feels that way... also on another note I bought a cricut last night!!! I am super excited to learn how to make things lol
I totally am THIS! My weekdays are great but my entire week of habit tracking and rewards gets thrown out the window on Saturday. Home reno projects this weekend left me no time to workout and hubby started into the wine early and that made me jealous so then I joined in and scrapped all my good intentions for water and exercise and portion control. Why do I give in?!?
And I'm super jealous of your Cricut. I would love a Cricut. There would be stickers and labels everywhere...3 -
MandiSaysHey wrote: »Pw: 212.4
Cw: 210.2
I had a great week and I think I'm finally back on track.
Yes, you did. Way to go. Glad to see you back on track.1 -
@PlaneMonkey Give yourself some grace. You are doing reno projects. In my book, that equals exercise. Like when I work in the garden/yard. That is a workout. You've got this and having 5/7 days on target is something.
It's Monday. The time change got me this morning, but I'm off to it. Did my 15 minutes of Pilates. That always feels good. Cloudy and much cooler here. Not sure about the plan for the day besides LOGGING, WATER, STEPS.
I actually have things on my list. Better get going. Its almost 10:30 already.
@jugar Hoping the drain comes out on Tuesday for you.3 -
Happy Monday! There are some posts I'm catching up with and wanted to comment on. With any luck, you'll remember what I'm referencing. I'm don't always recall what I wrote 20 minutes ago!
@DD265 SnowPiercer! Great show. You mentioned better chair support. Check out "Sacrowedgy". It's amazingly helpful for hip/sacral support. Older chairs have a "hump" in them which does the same thing...keeps the "rockers", or "sits-bones" of our pelvic girdle centered, supported, and happy.
@Pearl4686 One of my favorite self-help treatments for the psoas muscles is greatly helpful to the back as well as hips. The psoas is a deep-hip flexor and is typically a byproduct of too much sitting or overuse from walking or physical activity such as running, bicycling, and even situps. It's oftentime weak, in spite of being tight. Quite a quandary, I know. Your Physio can assist with the release but it's a lot more comfortable (read that "less painful") to do it on your own, first.
Take a grapefruit sized ball (or even a grapefruit, if necessary); place it in your lower abdomen a few inches up from your hip bone towards belly button. You'll lie on your bed, placing a pillow from just under bust/chest to hip bones. (this takes out the "arch" of your lower back which feels a lot safer). Place ball against your belly (then comes the pillow). Move on it until you find the tenderest area, which may be closer to pubic region, depending on body type. Keep on the most tender area, releasing your head onto your hands or pillow (face down position better than to the side, if you can manage to still breathe properly). It can take upwards of 5 minutes to have a deep release. During that time, you may feel tightness like burning, twitchy, "spikey" discomfort. Keep breathing into it and pretty soon, it will be lessened. Good luck!
@jugar Have you ever heard of "extreme ironing"? It's actually a thing not just a "punny saying" (e.g. extreme irony). Time to google it.
@gidgetgoescrazy That's amazing that you'll be able to work sans mask after having your vaccines. Your area must be a lot more "opened up" than Vermont is at this point. I hope that works out well.4 -
@EvMakesChanges thank you for such a detailed response! I will definitely try that. Do I understand this correctly to lie on my back? I have been told in childhood that I have an S shaped back (large hollow in the lower back) which has made some excersizes painful, requiring a pillow for support under my lower back. I'm always conscious of posture, if I 'relax' too much my stomach sticks out. I wonder if my injury was aggravated by that. Never had it this bad. Age perhaps?1
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I dyed my hair and took the MOST flattering picture of me and my cat. I have to share. 🤣
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@EvMakesChanges thank you for such a detailed response! I will definitely try that. Do I understand this correctly to lie on my back? I have been told in childhood that I have an S shaped back (large hollow in the lower back) which has made some excersizes painful, requiring a pillow for support under my lower back. I'm always conscious of posture, if I 'relax' too much my stomach sticks out. I wonder if my injury was aggravated by that. Never had it this bad. Age perhaps?
Hi Pearl,
You'll be lying on your stomach. Sorry - my wording was confusing. The reason for the pillow under your belly is so your back won't over extend and make the "S" more pronounced. Does that make sense now? I hate to put any more blame on "age" than necessary. Let's just say we live our lives every day and then, wham! Something gives out. Chances are, the inner structural muscles are slightly stretched out and now tight in that position which makes them weak. I've had similar issues - I can appreciate the process you're in! Hang in there. If you'd like to chat via phone (or zoom or FaceTime), my number is: 802-299-0704. Have a great afternoon!2 -
@Terytha
Your cat looks seriously evil! The hair looks lovely though
I had a big laugh all alone in my car this morning. I was on the way to the optometrist. My glasses are getting seriously wonky and it was past time for an exam. About halfway there, I realised that my always-at-home-and-who-cares grooming practices may have left me with several unplucked old lady facial hairs. I was feeling bad about that when suddenly the joy of wearing a mask that covers all danger zones flooded through me! What a relief! No one looking closely at my face would have any idea. The smirking going on under the mask is also well hidden. Who knew how useful the things are?
OK - off to update stats and then to get on the mat for at least a short pilates session. And tomorrow the drain comes out for sure - thanks for all your support and good wishes! I will send pictures in my jeans on the first day that they slide on after the swelling finishes going down
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Delighted to get in top 3, didn't expect that with such a little loss last week.
Monday weigh in
CW 67.9 kg
PW 68.1 kg
Tiny loss still better than nothing. Not unexpected-have not been tracking this week.3 -
EvMakesChanges wrote: »@EvMakesChanges thank you for such a detailed response! I will definitely try that. Do I understand this correctly to lie on my back? I have been told in childhood that I have an S shaped back (large hollow in the lower back) which has made some excersizes painful, requiring a pillow for support under my lower back. I'm always conscious of posture, if I 'relax' too much my stomach sticks out. I wonder if my injury was aggravated by that. Never had it this bad. Age perhaps?
Hi Pearl,
You'll be lying on your stomach. Sorry - my wording was confusing. The reason for the pillow under your belly is so your back won't over extend and make the "S" more pronounced. Does that make sense now? I hate to put any more blame on "age" than necessary. Let's just say we live our lives every day and then, wham! Something gives out. Chances are, the inner structural muscles are slightly stretched out and now tight in that position which makes them weak. I've had similar issues - I can appreciate the process you're in! Hang in there. If you'd like to chat via phone (or zoom or FaceTime), my number is: 802-299-0704. Have a great afternoon!
Thank you. That makes a lot of sense. I really appreciate that!
Thankfully, my back is much better, and I feel I can excersize again. I do still feel it, but more like a niggle and less like pain. I am much more conscious of posture!4 -
@micki48 steps
15 march 10020 with a 10 minute skipping rope workout which was fun!
Got myself over 10k by doing jumping jacks in my pyjamas.
I had everything prepared to make a cauliflower rice light supper but then got lazy and ended up eating my kids' mac 'n cheese. Hence the jumping workout to try mitigate some of the damage.
Silver lining: got everything ready in the fridge for a meal tomorrow...
Have a great day!4 -
Met all goals today. Steps 123205
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Hi,
I have not checked in for a while and had a lot of reading to catch up on!!! I never realized how many of us sew. I use to sew A LOT and then I had children. The stress of those little hands sneaking in there unexpectedly was more than I could handle. I will pick it up again someday. I made quilts and lots of costumes. Some clothes or home decor items. I love sewing bags and purses and my favorite was fabric and patterns by Amy Butler ♥
I have been just eating intuitively and then logging at the end of the day. I have been trying to figure out my top calorie range that makes me happy. I seem to consistently eat about 1800 calories. I will be using this number as my maintenence calories. I am sticking with this number for the rest of the month with the hopes of my body settling on this as my set point. I will start back next month with weight loss. Hopefully my body will respond a little better after giving it a 2 month break.6 -
Thanks @micki48 for your comments, you're right, I shouldn't stress so much about one day of colouring a box. I can guarantee that I definitely got a workout that day that probably burned more calories than my freeweight training would have. 6 sheets of drywall down to the basement and then up onto the ceiling adds up!
One thing I did notice from all the squats I've been doing, my quads are regaining the definition they used to have on the outer corner above my knee. Very excited for that NSV.
@jugar good luck with the drain today!4 -
@conleywoods it's great to hear from you! 1800 calories is my body's perfect balance amount too it seems. I don't get snacky or cranky at that amount. Have you still been doing ballet?1
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good morning, hurray @jugar, can't wait to see that jeans photo....what a relief you'll feel.
After an overall bad week last week, so far this week is going okay - well, except for nibbling around on that marzipan in the fridge that never made it into a baked good over Xmas - but other than that feeling pretty good and eating okay without logging...Thursday weigh in will tell.
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Not having a good week, there is time to turn it around though... just need that one perfect day !6
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PlaneMonkey wrote: »@conleywoods it's great to hear from you! 1800 calories is my body's perfect balance amount too it seems. I don't get snacky or cranky at that amount. Have you still been doing ballet?
1800 is the magic number for me too. I have tried 1500, 1200, 1000 and also 2500, but 1800 is the sweet spot for high adherence and good weight loss rate for me3 -
@EvMakesChanges I will check out Sacrowedgy, thank you. I definitely need a new chair as it does nothing to support my shoulders or upper back, but there might be things to tide me over for the 4-6 weeks until I can go shopping. I have wondered whether I'd be better on one of the dining chairs, but I think it'd get too uncomfortable on my bottom!
@Gidgitgoescrazy will one perfect meal do as a starting point?
@jugar I hope the drain is now out!
Today was very busy work wise. I hadn't realised how much I'd been able to relax since we delivered the project at the weekend, and now, after only one day of calm, another project is kicking off (for the same customer). We knew it was coming, but weren't expecting it quite so soon and with the urgency the customer is implying. I found myself stressed and worked up by the end of the day. It has just occurred to me that I'd had a (zero calorie) energy drink - for the mango taste - and maybe that contributed too. I ended up working an extra hour and a half which I thought had come to an end, but I have booked - and will definitely be taking - Friday off.
I've managed to calm down this evening; we went for a walk, then forced ourselves to do DIY. Honestly getting started is the worst part! We have to get changed (I should really get some overalls) and grab the gear from wherever we've left it but once we begin it's fine. We primed the spare room ceiling, then I palmed the washing up onto OH (he cooked) and I caulked the cloakroom. It is such a small space, it's really awkward. Long term I want to convert the garage and move the kitchen across into there, which will leave the old kitchen and the adjoining cloakroom to be a cloakroom & utility. I'm hoping we can find a way to make the cloakroom larger.5 -
Met all goals today. Steps 125402
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I'm drainless! No more vampire's hip flask. The removal went very smoothly, there is some pain and swelling now, but hopefully that will not last too long. The dressings get removed on Thursday, and then I should not have to keep going to the clinic every couple of days, and a shower is in my future. That will feel SO good.
Tomorrow I will be driving up to Québec City with my son for him to check out and hopefully pick up a used car that he wants to buy to replace his old clunker that might (barely) survive for a few more weeks at most. It will be great to have some time with him - usually he works so much I don't get to see him for very long. A car ride is still the best way to have good conversations with him too - that has not changed since he was a little kid, and now he is 24! That will also force me to have a quiet day without too much exercise... even though we are leaving at 6:30 in the morning.
So I'll catch up after I get home tomorrow late afternoon - in the meantime, here are the weigh-ins due for Wednesday:
@PlaneMonkey
@AshenMoon
@EvMakesChanges
@KellyBgetsFit
@Pearl4686
Good luck!6 -
@PlaneMonkey 1800 calories is a really happy zone for me and it is amazing how the snacking urge has faded when I eat that much. @happimess01 I wish I lost weight on 1800 calories but it will be a great maintenance. Moving forward I will try calorie cycling in April. I'm thinking 10 days at 1800 and 20 days at 1500. I will probably do my 10 days around the TOM because I'm naturally hungrier then.
@PlaneMonkey I have taken a short break from ballet in favor of walking since it's so nice. I'm really wanting to get back to it and will be starting up again soon.
@jugar HOORAY FOR YOUR BOOTY!!! It is about time you poor thing. What a long haul this has been.
@DD265 Sounds like a very busy day for you and stressful. My day ended crazy too. I think the time change finally caught up with the preschoolers. The whole class screamed, cried and threw fits the last 45 minutes of the day. Phew, those busses have never looked so good pulling up in front of the school!
@Terytha Love the hair color 😍 Always fun to try new colors out.
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@conleywoods Us tall people are so lucky to get a higher TDEE. At 1800, I still get dizzy sometimes and I also lose a lot of hair but it's still a good number if I mostly eat nutritionally dense food.3
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