Downsizers - April 2021 Team Chat

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  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    4/4
    Steps 5,200

    Happy Easter 🐣
  • Bluetail6
    Bluetail6 Posts: 2,983 Member
    To Everyone:

    Thank you so much for your kind words. They mean more than I can express at the moment, so not replying individually, just now. I'm a bit overwhelmed, but very grateful. With this best friend, I left nothing unsaid. I can't tell you how important that feels and is to me. Again, thank you all. Keep your loved ones close. 🧡🧡Lee
  • iradi8
    iradi8 Posts: 755 Member
    @Bluetail6
    Lee, I am so very sorry. How wonderful to have had someone like him in your life. That is something special. I love that you said that his life is to be celebrated:)
  • rwood566
    rwood566 Posts: 987 Member
    check-in for 4/4
    steps - maybe 100??? i barely left the couch all day. I felt lightheaded alot today. i'm glad it wasn't yesterday when i was at the park. i think my body needed a break. last week was the most i've exercised in a week.
    calories - under 1800. actually it's under 1500 if everything was logged somewhat accurately. ate some things that i had to guess on.
    exercise - did some arm work with a 15 lb dumbbell. sorry @Megan_smartiepants1970, i can't tell you the names of the exercises since i don't know the names or if they are actual exercises. i've been winging it.

    i re-calculated my calories needed using my current weight and the site changed my limit from 2520 to 2068 or so. i'm still trying to stay under 1800.
  • iradi8
    iradi8 Posts: 755 Member
    I wanted to let my team know that I have to have a surgical procedure done on Monday. It is general anesthesia, and I will come home several hours later. I am pretty nervous because the last time I had surgery was 30 years ago for my knee. I'll have to take it easy with no exercise or lifting anything heavy for two weeks. Hopefully I'll be okay to get back on track soon:)

    I'm hoping to get back on the message boards in a couple of days.

    @lindamtuck2018 I'll probably have to skip the weigh-in this week, but will let you know.

    @Megan_smartiepants1970 Can you please take me off of the step challenge for this week that started today?
  • lelbarou
    lelbarou Posts: 312 Member
    @mszoueb
    Congrats on your 100 days of logging. Awesome streak!

    @iradi8
    Good luck with the surgery! I know I will be scared when I have mine.
    It is normal and natural. I'm sorry you have to go through this, but you are strong and you can do it. I hope your healing and road to recovery is quick.

    @rwood566
    Great job on staying under and way to go on your activity level lately.
    You are really making great strides and progress.

    @red1185
    Sorry you have had a tough time. I understand depression and mood swings.
    It's not easy. We are all different and have different things to contend with.
    It's okay to have self care and rest days.
  • lelbarou
    lelbarou Posts: 312 Member
    Check in for April 4
    Logging - yes
    Exercise - yes
    Steps - 16 877

    I just got a message from someone that was so insensitive and beyond crossing boundaries. I'm just going to breath and remember that this person is going through a hard time themselves. Please don't be insensitive. Don't cross other people's personal boundaries. Don't give advice that was not asked for. Respect others as you would respect yourself. I am taking the higher road.
  • jimboden3
    jimboden3 Posts: 334 Member
    JimBoden3
    Weigh-in: Monday (Apr 5, 2021)
    CW: 209.6
    PW: 212
    SW: 240

    Back into the sub-210 level (again) which I bounced around a bit in March but I expected a little of that dynamic with lots of eating out during our Spring break vacation (although I did enjoy the walks on the beach). Now it's back to business with my new rower supposedly showing up tomorrow night. I'm sure it will be later in the week before it's actually setup as we first need to take apart a universal machine that will be going out to the driveway with a 'free' sign (we only paid $150 for it 2nd hand more than 20 years ago and the cables are now frayed (which is dangerous) but the price is right for someone who likes a cheap DIY project). Our exercise room is only big enough for 2 pieces of equipment and that will be the new rower, my old weight bench and maybe a smart TV If hit my April goal of 3 lb loss.

    The weather is getting nice again and I'm pretty thrilled to be getting out in the early hours again (GOODBYE WINTER!!!) I went on a 27 minute jog/walk this morning for about 4,300 steps and I feel like I'm starting to hit my groove again (pre-COVID) - now I just need to temper my enthusiasm as I still have a lot of hard work in front of me.

    Another bit of good news - my first COVID vaccine is scheduled for this Friday and my company has confirmed they're definitely having everyone come into the office by Sept 13 (although we can come in now if we follow safety protocols but it's pretty much a ghost town). I know a lot of people are going to have a hard time getting used to commuting / dressing up / shaving again but absolutely worth it so we cab reconnect with co-workers again. I still need to be mindful that we still have a long way to go for the rest of world to catch up with vaccinations and there's a risk of reinfection with new variants / strains but all in all, things are a heck of a lot more positive than they were just 6 months ago and with the weather warming up we can socialize with neighbors and friends safely outside without 3 layers and a fire pit. Stay safe everyone!
  • Bluetail6
    Bluetail6 Posts: 2,983 Member
    Cycling through photos. Little man (dog) said it was his turn, lol😁!!

    Thank you all again for your kind words!!
  • missysave0612
    missysave0612 Posts: 31 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    Steps 4/1 1943, 4/2 1421, 4/3 2913, 4/4 2079
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,828 Member
    edited April 2021


    Just a reminder on the weigh in format. It makes it a lot easier for me to find.

    Username:
    Weigh in Day
    PW:
    CW:
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,127 Member
    rwood566 wrote: »
    check-in for 4/4
    steps - maybe 100??? i barely left the couch all day. I felt lightheaded alot today. i'm glad it wasn't yesterday when i was at the park. i think my body needed a break. last week was the most i've exercised in a week.
    calories - under 1800. actually it's under 1500 if everything was logged somewhat accurately. ate some things that i had to guess on.
    exercise - did some arm work with a 15 lb dumbbell. sorry @Megan_smartiepants1970, i can't tell you the names of the exercises since i don't know the names or if they are actual exercises. i've been winging it.

    i re-calculated my calories needed using my current weight and the site changed my limit from 2520 to 2068 or so. i'm still trying to stay under 1800.

    All you need to do is tell me for how long ...and if it was leisurely, moderate, or vigorous
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,127 Member
    iradi8 wrote: »
    I wanted to let my team know that I have to have a surgical procedure done on Monday. It is general anesthesia, and I will come home several hours later. I am pretty nervous because the last time I had surgery was 30 years ago for my knee. I'll have to take it easy with no exercise or lifting anything heavy for two weeks. Hopefully I'll be okay to get back on track soon:)

    I'm hoping to get back on the message boards in a couple of days.

    @lindamtuck2018 I'll probably have to skip the weigh-in this week, but will let you know.

    @Megan_smartiepants1970 Can you please take me off of the step challenge for this week that started today?

    I will just excuse you and when you are better you let me know and I will remove the excused....Wishing you the very best on your surgical procedure :)
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,127 Member
    lelbarou wrote: »
    @lindamtuck2018
    Username:Lelbarou
    Weigh in Day: Monday, April 5
    PW:287
    CW:283,2

    Hi Linda, I realize I have not been using the correct formula for giving my weigh ins so I have done that above! Sorry.

    Well things are going better. As far as having the thoughts about eating bread etc. I was reminded by something someone said when teaching meditation. By the way, I've never kept up with it. They said that thoughts are like clouds in your mind. You can just let them float by. When you do, they don't have power over you or take up residence in you. You are not your thoughts. They are just things that quickly appear and disappear and you can just let them pass.

    I guess I will always have thoughts about food. But I can let them float by. I can say they are just temporary thoughts. They do not have control over me.

    Anyway, my friends, thank you as always. You ROCK.

    Awesome loss ...Congrats <3<3
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,127 Member
    lelbarou wrote: »
    Check in for April 4
    Logging - yes
    Exercise - yes
    Steps - 16 877

    I just got a message from someone that was so insensitive and beyond crossing boundaries. I'm just going to breath and remember that this person is going through a hard time themselves. Please don't be insensitive. Don't cross other people's personal boundaries. Don't give advice that was not asked for. Respect others as you would respect yourself. I am taking the higher road.

    Awesome steps you got there ...Well done :):)
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,127 Member
    Happy Monday all .... I have to go do labs this morning ...then coming home and hoping to do our 10 mile walk ...
    I hope you all have a fantastic day :)
  • 888Angie888
    888Angie888 Posts: 890 Member
    Steps 4/4: 13,359
    Daily mini-workout ✔️
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,127 Member
    edited April 2021
    Another reminder Please get your steps in by today or I will be zeroing them out

    @AlphaEliJoe 3/28-4/3

    @363days 3/28-4/3

    @Z1ORtza 3/29-4/3
    @lcfa5317 - 4/3
    @red1185 3/28
    @transparentenigma 3/28-4/3

    Thank you for your cooperation :)
  • azkunk
    azkunk Posts: 956 Member
    lelbarou wrote: »
    Check in for April 4
    Logging - yes
    Exercise - yes
    Steps - 16 877

    I just got a message from someone that was so insensitive and beyond crossing boundaries. I'm just going to breath and remember that this person is going through a hard time themselves. Please don't be insensitive. Don't cross other people's personal boundaries. Don't give advice that was not asked for. Respect others as you would respect yourself. I am taking the higher road.

    I will never understand why some people feel the need to bring others down. If you have nothing nice to say, then don’t say anything! That is one of the biggest reasons why I quit social media. Good for you for taking the high road!
  • azkunk
    azkunk Posts: 956 Member
    @lelbarou - Nice loss this week! Thank you for the encouragement. I feel like I have been stuck at the same weight and just can’t win but I know if I give up, I will never win and it’s all about CICO so it’s got to eventually show up on the scale. Speaking of scale, I got some crazy readings today and I just checked that my batteries are at 25%. So, I will change them and see if it makes a difference

    @rwood566 - have you made an appointment with your doctor got all of this dizziness. I think you need to get to the bottom of it before you make big changes to your diet or exercise routine

    @iradi8 - good luck with your procedure, I hope you have a speedy recovery

    @mszoueb - congrats on the 100 day streak. You are doing great!

    @jimboden3 - nice loss! I can’t wait to get my rower and get started on the exercise part of my health journey. Are you experienced with rowing. I understand that there is a learning curve. I have been researching YouTube videos and I really like Dark Horse. I am glad to hear that your vaccine is scheduled.

    @Megan_smartiepants1970 - 10 miles?!?! You amaze me 🤩


  • azkunk
    azkunk Posts: 956 Member
    Another reminder Please get your steps in by today or I will be zeroing them out

    @AlphaEliJoe 3/28-4/3
    @Piqueaboo 4/2 & 4/3
    @363days 3/28-4/3
    @azkunk 4/3
    @Z1ORtza 3/29-4/3
    @lcfa5317 - 4/3
    @red1185 3/28
    @transparentenigma 3/28-4/3

    Thank you for your cooperation :)

    4/3= 4306
    4/4= 10,498

  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,127 Member
    azkunk wrote: »
    @lelbarou - Nice loss this week! Thank you for the encouragement. I feel like I have been stuck at the same weight and just can’t win but I know if I give up, I will never win and it’s all about CICO so it’s got to eventually show up on the scale. Speaking of scale, I got some crazy readings today and I just checked that my batteries are at 25%. So, I will change them and see if it makes a difference

    @rwood566 - have you made an appointment with your doctor got all of this dizziness. I think you need to get to the bottom of it before you make big changes to your diet or exercise routine

    @iradi8 - good luck with your procedure, I hope you have a speedy recovery

    @mszoueb - congrats on the 100 day streak. You are doing great!

    @jimboden3 - nice loss! I can’t wait to get my rower and get started on the exercise part of my health journey. Are you experienced with rowing. I understand that there is a learning curve. I have been researching YouTube videos and I really like Dark Horse. I am glad to hear that your vaccine is scheduled.

    @Megan_smartiepants1970 - 10 miles?!?! You amaze me 🤩


    I came up short yesterday 7.3 miles yesterday so I would like to try to hit 10 miles today ....Since I have an upcoming hernia surgery soon I am trying to get my walks in now since I will be down for a bit ...Glad I amaze you :)
  • Piqueaboo
    Piqueaboo Posts: 1,193 Member
    Another reminder Please get your steps in by today or I will be zeroing them out

    @AlphaEliJoe 3/28-4/3
    @Piqueaboo 4/2 & 4/3
    @363days 3/28-4/3
    @azkunk 4/3
    @Z1ORtza 3/29-4/3
    @lcfa5317 - 4/3
    @red1185 3/28
    @transparentenigma 3/28-4/3

    Thank you for your cooperation :)

    2.4. 13 429
    3.4. 10 673

    Thank you!
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,127 Member
    azkunk wrote: »
    Another reminder Please get your steps in by today or I will be zeroing them out

    @AlphaEliJoe 3/28-4/3
    @Piqueaboo 4/2 & 4/3
    @363days 3/28-4/3
    @azkunk 4/3
    @Z1ORtza 3/29-4/3
    @lcfa5317 - 4/3
    @red1185 3/28
    @transparentenigma 3/28-4/3

    Thank you for your cooperation :)

    4/3= 4306
    4/4= 10,498

    Thank you for posting your steps ...Greatly appreciated :)
  • azkunk
    azkunk Posts: 956 Member
    So many breakthroughs and milestones last month. I hope I didn’t miss anyone. Congratulations @mszoueb (25lbs), @888Angie888 (40lbs), @Bluetail6 (40lb), @Beautyofdreams (75lbs & under 150), @lelbarou ((80lbs), @TheresaM787 (under 125), @Tazaria87 (under 175), @iradi8 (uner 175) & @garn76 (under 275)
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,828 Member
    @lelbarou
    Love all those steps and an awesome loss this week! Great insight on thoughts. I am sorry that someone did that to you.

    @azkunk
    Sounds like you may have hit the dreaded plateau. Maybe the rower will be the change that gets things moving downhill again. You have a great attitude to take you through this bump.

    @rwood566
    Take it easy! Try to give yourself a rest day each week.

    @iradi8
    Good luck with your surgery. I will make sure you are excused for weigh in if need be.

    @mszoueb
    Congrats on your log in streak!

    @jimboden3
    Congrats on your loss! That is exciting on both your rower and vaccine.

    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    Good luck on your 10 miles!
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