WaistAways - April 2021 Team Chat
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KellyBgetsfit wrote: »PW 149.4
CW 148.6
@micki48 I am just curious, what makes this a challenging time for you to lose? I actually do best in the spring and fall. I struggle in the summer because I am off from work and snack more, move less. My plan is for 7am walks this summer, before it gets hot. I also need to consistently log in the summer. That has been a struggle for me in the past.
I'm also curious! Like @KellyBgetsfit, summer is the worst for me cause I'm in vacation mode (read day-drinking Sangria) every day! What is it about Spring, @micki48?
@Gidgitgoescrazy good job on the morning workout dedication. I'm also cool with eating the same thing daily but others in the household are not... Eating the same thing makes shopping a breeze and calorie counting simple, I'm setting up 'go-to' meals with set portions and will work them into a rotation so I get consistency and he gets variety. Besides, anything 'Taco' is magic!1 -
@PlaneMonkey I've also had a habit of also inhaling my food when it's put in front of me. Had a lot of struggles with this in the past as it surely meant eating too much. I notice I've somewhat slowed down now, but not every time. I will be working on this as well.3
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Greetings, Friends!
Just jumping on to share this photo of my favourite walking leggings. I always brighten up the forest with these!
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I bought some wireless ear buds yesterday that will help me stay on my feet more. My old pair were constantly snagging the wires on things around the house so the new ones will let me keep moving while listening to conference calls and taking phone calls.4
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@PlaneMonkey
As for the rest of the house, I buy my husband Freshly, so he picks his meals weekly, and I eat mine. It has been working well, especially since he gets home 2 hours before me... Now if I could just get weekends under control.4 -
Gidgitgoescrazy wrote: »@PlaneMonkey
As for the rest of the house, I buy my husband Freshly, so he picks his meals weekly, and I eat mine. It has been working well, especially since he gets home 2 hours before me... Now if I could just get weekends under control.
We’ve been buying meals from Factor and it has helped a lot! I know they are at the house so when plans go sideways I don’t have to stop for fast food, there’s a meal waiting at home that’s ready in 2 1/2 minutes.1 -
What a Wednesday!
I got my first vaccination today, so I'm feeling good about that - and then had another amazing session with my horse. He loves a mental challenge so I try to do something new each day. It is fun watching him get fitter as well - just like all of you! I worked my muscles hard before going for my shot - digging up garden beds, using my new electric rototiller, helping the taller half lift heavy barrels onto the trailer. I figured to get all that done before my arm gets sore! Tonight is exercise bike. I did have ice cream today, so pedalling is in order.
@YinxFed
I love those leggings! When there are not enough exotic birds in our environment, we have to do what we can, right?
@gak71
I don't know what I would do without wireless earbuds. There are some great ones on the market. The battery lasts for a long time, they don't fall out or mind sweaty exercise, and they block outside sound - great for listening to audio books or music even while vacuuming or using loud machinery. Good move!
A few more weigh-ins due for today - I'll hope to catch them before my last post of the day
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Met all goals today. Steps 135542
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My final weigh-in nagging for the day
late:
@mbakhtiaruz
@smaidiigaa
still due today:
@AshenMoon
@EvMakesChanges
@Pearl4686
due Thursday:
@conleywoods
@kalaki6145
@ashleycarole86
@eggfreak
Let's fill those blank spaces! Thanks ---2 -
Wednesday weigh-in, sorry I'm late
PW 83.6
CW 84.4
It's so frustrating! I've been working out most days, but can't get my food sorted (too much home baking which i find impossible to resist). So I only have myself.to blame...2 -
Yesterday was good, except it was raining so no walk at work...
This morning was a 20 min video and 10 min of hiit...
On May 18th I go to the dr for a check up, and I'm having my cholesterol checked, so my goal is to really limit the bad fats until then... lol... I know it is probably not enough time to make a difference, but it's worth a shot, right ? Lol
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Gidgitgoescrazy wrote: »Yesterday was good, except it was raining so no walk at work...
This morning was a 20 min video and 10 min of hiit...
On May 18th I go to the dr for a check up, and I'm having my cholesterol checked, so my goal is to really limit the bad fats until then... lol... I know it is probably not enough time to make a difference, but it's worth a shot, right ? Lol
Have a happy Thursday!
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The alarm went off this morning and I sure didn't want to get up and workout, but I convinced myself that it's only 20 minutes, and if I don't do it today, I have to do it Friday AND Saturday in order to meet my goal for the week. I'm having some sabotaging thoughts about not putting in the same exercise effort since I rewarded myself with that new bathing suit. I'm going to have to dig deep until I can find a new motivator. Hockey season has been pushed back until the province reopens from lockdown and I was banking on that being my motivator. I really want to kick butt when I get back on the ice. Most of the ladies I play with haven't seen me since Christmas 2019 so I'm excited to see how much my improved fitness will help the team. The Beck Diet Solution that I'm reading asked me to create an Advantages Response Card to list the reasons I want to lose weight. Third item on the list is to be able to skate faster. Fingers crossed by the time I can get back on the ice I will be faster and able to stay on the ice longer.5
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@PlaneMonkey I used to play hockey when I was a kid... boy I do miss it!!1
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Thursday weigh-in
PW 183
CW 181.46 -
username - ashleycarole86
PW 264.4
CW 260
WOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Increased my total walking distance for the week by over 11K... averaged ~6.5K per day, guess my body loved that!5 -
So Happy It's Thursday - well, it's not as bad as it seems but waking to dueling beeping trucks and digging machines before 7:30 a.m. makes me cranky. Apparently, this "neighborhood project" to put in better drainage and eventually re-pave the 2 streets near our house will take all summer so...yeah. Something I'm not quite ready to "accept" just yet. I know. I'll feel better if I just accept that it'll be noisy all bloody summer. It'll ensure that I take longer walks away from the yard so I can get a little bit of peace!
@jugar CW is 190.2
OK...off for a walk before the weather starts to roll in and be wet.
I'll be back later today.
Mwah!
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Sorry I'm late! This week has been a little rough, pup had a bad weekend and had to go to the pet hospital on Friday night and then on Sunday my partner severely sprained his foot/ankle, been running around taking care of most stuff this week! He's getting better at least
(pupper is better too)
My weight is up to 225.2 but I'm not going to be too worried about it since I haven't gone too crazy with calories...just need to get back on track!5 -
KellyBgetsfit wrote: »PW 149.4
CW 148.6
@micki48 I am just curious, what makes this a challenging time for you to lose? I actually do best in the spring and fall. I struggle in the summer because I am off from work and snack more, move less. My plan is for 7am walks this summer, before it gets hot. I also need to consistently log in the summer. That has been a struggle for me in the past.
@KellyBgetsfit Good question. I'm not exactly sure why I'm so weird. But over the years, I have had more success losing weight through the winter (not this year, tho). I think when it gets warmer I see more people, feel like celebrating, so we snack and have drinks more often. I love making frozen margaritas, etc. I probably am more active in the yard and walking, but I also rack up more calories. So it just seems challenging to me. Not impossible though. I agree with you. Consistently logging really does help hold us accountable.
@PlaneMonkey I think I should clarify. It is more summer, but our spring here in North Carolina feels a lot like summer. But yes, to everything you said. I think we would enjoy each other and sangria. Cheers!!
I have been thinking I need wireless ear buds. I hate how often my wired ones fall out or get caught and pulled out too. So far, haven't made that jump. Birthday is coming, maybe I'll ask for them.
@YinxFed Love those leggings. Way to cheer up everyone you walk by and yourself!
I did get on the mat this morning and do 12 minutes of Pilates. It felt good. Most of the rest of the day will be getting ready for our trip. I know it's not a big deal, but it's the biggest thing we've all done in a long while.4 -
WAISTAWAYS WEEK 2 STEP TEAM RESULTS
TOTAL TEAM STEPS - 435,863
STEP STARS
1st - @sunny9847 - 92,781
2nd - @KellyBgetsfit - 84,856
3rd - @gak71 - 72,806
STEPPERS MEETING DAILY STEP GOAL
@sunny9847 7/7
@gak71 7/7
@KellyBgetsfit 6/7
@Gidgitgoescrazy 5/7
@YinxFed 5/7
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Well today was productive. My husband and I spent time out in the yard working. I was actually out there about 4 hours I think. I love working out there. It’s immediate gratification when mowing the lawn. I’m setting up two raised beds. Lots of debris clean up. Had a guy here putting guards on our gutters too. So many trees. So many leaves. This is supposed to keep the leaves out. Anyway, the yard looks great. Makes me happy. Ended up with over 15k steps. Logged my food. Was under calories. 🙂
@eggfreak I don’t know where you are with finding help/care for your parents, but my best friend lives in Foxboro and works for a company that does home health care. Not sure if that is what you’re looking for but let me know if it is and I can give you info for her company.
Thanks Michelle, There are a few companies right in our vicinity that we'll give a try. I guess the stress is less about getting someone but more about getting the 'right' someone, ha!
I'm enjoying the spring changes too - the hummingbird feeder is up, ready for the early birds heading north.0 -
Met all goals today. Steps 128471
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Wow! Look at you Thursday people - losses of 1.6, 4.4, 3.5 pounds! You are having a great week - well done! Don't celebrate your great losses by treating yourself to scads of calories, now...
Time for the Friday people to get ready ----
@healthygirlintransit
@SMcFall0215
@happimess01
@Steph1498
@ellz_runs
@lorib642
@gak71
Bring it on!3 -
PW - 230.1 lbs
CW - 227.3 lbs
So happy to be in the 220s.6 -
Week 3
ellz_runs
PW 214lbs
CW 216lbs
I'm sorry team, time of the month 🤦
I only hope it will be better next week 🥺6 -
PW 248.5
CW 247.93 -
Happy Friday!
It is snowing steadily here this morning - I think it is all over northern New England as well - are you Bostonites getting it too? I guess I'm not working in the garden today...
Enjoy your day! Watch your snacks, and shake your booties.1 -
PW: 224.8
CW: 228.0
Sorry, time of the month. I hate seeing such a big jump like that!2
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