Downsizers - May 2021 Team Chat
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Bike- 30 minutes, 8 miles โ
Steps- 10,000 โ
Seltzer- 8 cups ๐ only five cups
Tracked everything ate and drank โ
Under calorie budget ๐ not even close
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Bike 30 minutes, 8 miles, moderate effort
Steps 11,300
Well, I got up early like I planned, but had coffee and started responding to emails. I should have had coffee and then went straight to the bike, because before I knew it the kids were up and there wasn't enough time for a ride. I got the ride in later than I normally do, but didn't get the rest of the exercises done (I usually do 20 minutes of strength training). I did get to bake the peach pie today and that's the reason why I went over. I know I should have had just one piece, I budgeted for one piece. My daughter still had a half a piece leftover, I told myself "you're not hungry, just eat an apple if you need to eat something, but you don't need to eat anything" (yes, I argue with myself). Ate the apple. Stared at the pie. Ate the pie. I did get most of my to-do list done (it's rare that I finish my list).
Well, the watch is going back ๐คฆ๐ปโโ๏ธ It's not working correctly, so I'm getting it replaced. My steps will be down until I get a replacement, because I don't carry my phone with me. Technology ๐ First world problems ๐3 -
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@888Angie888
Sounds like you are doing well now. Nice loss. I am interested in seeing that graph.
@rwood566
That's great that you did so much walking at the zoo and even the hill!
@Bluetail6
53 pounds gone! You are doing so well:)
@mszoueb
I can definitely relate to your post. I am down almost sixty pounds, but I don't see it. I don't know how. I do know that in the last couple of months, while sitting watching tv, my hand somehow touched my collar bone, and I realized that I can actually feel it. To some, that may not seem like anything. To me, it is a tangible sign of my weight loss. Now that I have discovered it, I sometimes touch my collar bone just to feel how it is noticeable now. I also have a ways to go, and it is slow going these last few months. As for the Zoom calls, I've had several. I still keep the camera turned off as many people do as well. Maybe one of these days, I'll turn it on:) I'm not giving up either. We must keep on going!
@TheresaM787
I love your quotes and memes. I love your encouragement and support. It is much appreciated. You have a way with words! Thank you for the comments about my mom. Your step counts are awesome!
@lindamtuck2018
Thanks for the comments about my mom. My daughter and I did go out for a walk. It was super windy and threatening rain, but we made it back without getting wet. I was so exhausted this morning and didn't want to go. But I pushed myself and did it. My legs felt so tired and heavy. I felt better when we got back. We walked three miles, and I was so glad we did it early because the day got very busy. I love your comments about loving your body as it is. I need to take your advice. That is a very healthy attitude.
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@lindamtuck2018
Sorry that you were in pain last night. You had so many steps! Glad your anxiety is improving. Anxiety is so tough to deal with. That's great that sticking to your menu has helped with night time eating. I have heard that Covid can affect memory. I love that you volunteered to be studied for that.
@rwood566
Great loss! You have done so well! People can be so mean. Glad you were able to ignore those miserable people.
@lmf1012
Yes, that does make sense. I don't know if I am more self-conscious now, but I am certainly just as self-conscious because I feel like people are watching my body. I don't like when I see someone I haven't seen in a while and they get so excited about my body and that I've lost weight. It makes me very uncomfortable. I know that this weight has an extremely high chance of finding its way back, so I don't like that people make such a big spectacle of it. You said that making the decision to lose weight almost highlights your flaws, and I totally get what you are saying.
@Poobah1972
Glad the knee braces are helping. That is fantastic that you were able to get an extra lap in and in such good time. Now that is progress:) King crab and Wagyu beef sounds amazing for your birthday!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Another loss this week. You are doing so well even without your walks. Hope things are getting better for you. You've been hurting for so long. It is going to feel so good when you're all healed.
@rlaskey2
I cannot function without lists. I would never remember anything. I also have been thinking about how I used to get everything done when I worked full-time. Where does the time go each day?
@Tazaria87
It feels so good to have a clean house. You're back on track now, so hopefully the scale won't be too bad.
@Piqueaboo
That is great that you are still skipping! It is just so very hard when we're away from home. You'll get back on track once you're home.
@Aqualang26
Nice loss!
@TheresaM787
It can be so frustrating when our devices do not work properly. That goes for MFP as well. Peach pie sounds amazing. I have been known to eat little bits that my kids leave on their plate as well. I tell myself not to, but apparently I don't listen. LOL.3 -
@Aqualang26
Amazing loss!
@TheresaM787
The best part of your check in is you tracked everything. Itโs easy to fudge things on our diary but honestly tracking is so important. I like to compare my diary to my happy scale data. It sure paints a picture though not always pretty. Maybe yesterday can be your rest day with strength training. You slayed the bike again. It frustrating when our fitness watches donโt work. I hope you can get a replacement fast.
@iradi8
I am glad you made sometime to unwind and itโs great that you did it with your daughter. Well done on pushing yourself to go.2 -
Fridayโs check in
โ Steps 7,427
โSleep
โ Walk
โ Physio 2/2
I seriously donโt know why I woke up at 3:30 and couldnโt go back to sleep. Anyway, it is going to be a long day. Someone had posted a picture of a park on neighborhoods so I decided to check out the wooded area I can see from the balcony. It was the wrong park but it has a nice path for walking. I am going to drive past the other one to find out if it is a manageable distance to walk. It has a pond. I love walking in wooded areas. I ordered my dongle so I can listen to podcasts/music while walking or sitting on balcony.
Itโs grocery shopping day. I will get a few steps from that. Garry is having the rest of his teeth pulled today as the dentist wanted him on antibiotics. I will walk over to meet him to get my walk in today.
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@lindamtuck2018
Thank you for saying that. ๐ค It's amazing, I know I've built healthy habits, but it's so easy for me to slip back into my old ways. I started getting a bit upset with myself, "why did I do that? I know better." Then I thought, about this team, if one of our incredibly hard working team members had the extra slice of not budgeted peach pie, I would ask them to have grace with themselves and remind them of all their success that led them here. You guys are awesome, you guys changed my mindset. Thank you!
Yes, I miss my tracker.
@iradi8
Thank you. Oh yes, the peach pie was delicious. Sneaking bits of food, the kids bust me and think it's so funny ๐ "we caught you mommy" they are hilarious. Thank you, I"m glad you like the supportive shares and images. I'm really glad that your mom is home, and will be getting help there. ๐ค
Look at all of those steps! Well done, that's incredible you were able to get in that many while being so incredibly busy. ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป
@Aqualang26
Fantastic loss! Another great loss, two in a row ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป How was your week?
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You know it's funny, I'm an adult and I know that the step counts on the phone are just numbers and it's the steps that are important. If I walk about 4 1/2 miles, that's about 10,300 steps (thank you pedometer for listing approximate miles, floors climbed with the daily total step counts). I just need to make sure I get in a 4 mile walk, and then I'll definitely be over 10,000 with regular daily activities. However, I really like seeing the green bar showing that I hit over 10,000 steps and seeing I've hit a streak of x days of hitting my goal (really, I'm an adult). Yet, I keep grabbing my phone to try and capture those few steps from the coffee machine to the table ๐คฆ๐ปโโ๏ธ Shaking my head and laughing over here. Finishing my coffee and then I'm going for a walk before the family wakes up.2 -
Steps 11,616
Had appt with vascular doctor for my veins and he suggested a procedure that should help with the soreness and appearance but sounds slightly more involved that what I have had in the past. I took a walk with my mom after, trying to see my parents more while I am home.
Protein shakes this week got me down .5 lb where I have Ben stuck but not sure if they will be harder to do over the weekend. I took one to baseball last night for dinner since I didnโt feel like cooking and the game was 5:30-7:30.3 -
lmf1012
Weigh-in Day: Saturday
PW: 151.6
CW: 149.6 (yes!!! made it in the 140s!!!)
@Megan_smartiepants1970
5/21 steps 3,061
Had a dinner to go to last night so no walk but I had success with sticking to my planned meal choice and not giving in to the temptation to eat the chips/salsa or have a margarita.6 -
Thanks @lindamtuck2018 and @iradi8 !
@TheresaM787 Thank you! My week was okay. I was down for the count with a fever etc from my second shot for a couple days but I'm grateful to be fully vaccinated now. If only my toddler could get we could actually go do stuff finally!
I increased my calories about 4 weeks ago (they were too low) and it's been going well according to the scale, but I feel like I'm failing every day. Lots of guilt, even though I'm eating a healthy amount. It's weird and worrisome. I'm trying to rewire that pesky part of my brain but ...
I had to take a big, deep breath before I got on the scale last night because I was sure it was going to show a gain.
Idk. It's a weird feeling.
It's getting too hot here to walk. I'll have to switch from taking my little on an 1.5 walk in the mornings to a swim. Those walks give me some peace though. She can be a handful and needs almost constant engagenent, but is mostly chill on our walks so it's a nice break. But man, the humidity in south florida is killer.
Once my vaccine has kicked in all the way (another couple weeks) I need to start hitting the gym and strength training again. I'd have to go after her bedtime and, by then, I'm spent. Truth be told, I'm also super hesitant to be seen there so weak and flabby. Idk, I'll work it out (hahaha)2 -
@Aqualang26
That's tough being down with a fever, while caring for your family. I'm glad you're feeling better. Why are you feeling guilty while eating healthy? Feel free to just share whatever you need to, this is a safe and supportive space, everyone here is so encouraging. I used to love going for walks with my kids when they were little, and it gets even better when they get older (well for the last two weeks at least ๐ค๐ปthat it continues). Gyms were always a hurdle for me, for similar reasons, I just never felt comfortable there. Choose what works for you. I found grabbing a pair of 3 and 5 pound weights, to do strength training and then working out to classes online much easier to fit into my day. There's plenty of people that prefer to join a gym, they like the community feeling and being around other people. You'll find what you like best. Any purposeful movement is good. ๐ค
@lmf1012
CONGRATULATIONS on hitting a new milestone Joni๐๐๐๐๐๐ you've worked hard and look at those results! That was a great tip about knowing what you were going to eat at the restaurant and pre-tracking it. Great willpower on sticking to your plan! Another success ๐๐ป๐๐ป
@rlaskey2
Huge step count!! ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป That's nice that you and your mom went for a walk. What did you decide? Are you going to have the procedure for your veins? That's a great grab-and-go option, choosing a protein shake.
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@lindamtuck2018 I think I may be a little OCD, but not tested and don't care. Also, the fear of going back where I started. Great motivation.
@ theresam787 the siren songs from those desserts is hard to withstand. Maybe slide the extra half piece into the trash while grabbing the apple? I have to remind myself about the history of the sirens. They want to cause the sailor (me, literally) to crash and drown.
@Aqualang26 excellent loss.
@Piqueaboo nice weight gain control while you're not home. You'll slide back down quickly. Do you skip like rocky in the movies yet?
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Check in for 5/21
Steps 12487.
Calories under but fairly close. I made wife and daughter banana splits and I had a little ice cream cup for myself. 260 calories for that little? Ouch.
Exercise - 4.8 mile walk in the morning and went to the gym with daughter after her work. I had blood work 2 days ago and started working my arms/shoulders. Had to stop because the poke site got really tender and new blood under the skin. I think I popped the vein open. It feels better this morning.4 -
I donโt know if this would be considered a NSV but we got a variety box of 39 ice cream for free with our groceries. Some of my favourites are in there. Instead of bringing them home I got Garry to go straight to my daughters and drop them off to my grandkids. I would have brought them home and devoured several by now. Progress! I donโt know how happy my daughter is with our โgiftโ though.6
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Okay, long post alert! If you read it all, bless you!! If you donโt read it all, bless you too - I understand lol. I sat down this morning, and wrote down everything that was on my mind.
I feel stuck, in a plateauโฆwhatever terminology fits. However, in being honest with myself I know that I am also not making super great decisions, food-wise. I try to ensure a veggie, a protein, and a carb with every meal, but I usually go too hard on the carb, especially if Iโm also having alcohol. I have a very hard time saying no to bread, I mean, a student got me a bread โstuffy,โ as a an end of year gift because apparently Iโve talked about my love of bread in class LOL (didnโt even realize it!). See photo at the end. So cute!
Iโm proud of my LTD so far (~17 lbs), but I know thereโs more work to do. Iโm also relieved that the gain is only a little over a pound. A lot of that is because my steps have dramatically increased throughout the day because stress at work has plummeted recently, giving me a chance to actually walk during breaks.
I do worry once summer hits - what reality will do. I know my goal is still 6k steps/day, but I also know the real me. However, I have started a fairly regular habit of walking the dog daily to help add to my steps, and she loves it too. However, she did not get her walk the other day, and she was slightly peeved - see photo at the end for context ๐คฃ. (I went to the park, and walked while talking to my therapist)
Talking to my therapist has also really helped. He told me that I need a new โhead coach.โ I thought that was genius - that the voice in my head telling me that what Iโm doing is not enough, not right, not whateverโฆneeds to be fired because a head coach is supposed to encourage, inspire, and motivate the team. I thought that was so brilliant. While it might not be 100% effective all the time, it is something Iโm going to strive for. So, Iโm giving myself a goal - to come up with at least 1 NSV per day that does NOT include my steps, unless theyโre over 10,000 (after today).
We also talked about the situation with my best friend/roommate, which has gotten a lot better, and his advice for the new โhead coachโ applies there too. My roommate and I have also had some very productive talks recently, which has been extremely helpful, and a relief - so things are looking upโฆin this particular moment. I always clarify because I donโt want to jinx it.
If youโve read this long, youโre amazing, and I appreciate you โlisteningโ to my ramblings. This group is so helpful, so supportive, and a nice comfort. So to get to all the weight loss stuff:
My NSVs this week:
1. My pants are still loose, when they were tight when I bought them
2. I did multiple days of 10,000+ steps this week
3. My LTD is in the double-digits
4. I have started a habit of daily dog-walking
5. I had several heavy meals this week, but stopped when I was full
PW: 161.0
CW: 162.2
LTD: 17.4 lbs
I will respond to everyone elseโs posts later. I just needed to get this off my chest. Have a great day everybody! โค๏ธ
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Sweat our *kitten* off Saturday! ๐๐ ๐๐๐
I can't say for certain regarding your arses... But mine definitely had a nice shine on it this morning ๐ณ. It's a hot muggy, overcast morning in Northern Ontario today.
It was hot last night too... The window was wide open, and the fan was on all night. Neither myself or my fiancรฉ slept very well. So, what did I do this morning when it was finally time to get out of bed?
I strapped on my Knee Braces, and I got my butt outside ๐ช... Just 5 laps today, and it was hot and sticky. And I don't think I've sweat this much in 15 years. (The more I sweat the happy I am for some strange reason ๐ณ๐๐ ). *Note to self, do laundry this weekendโ*
I pushed myself pretty good... The Fitbit tells me I hit a HR of 167 today which is a personal best for me (Yeah me? ๐ lol). Of course, the Fitbit also cut out a few times too, bringing down my average. (which seems to be a perpetual thorn in my shiny *kitten*... erg).
Oh, and it's worth noting those Knee Braces really do work... ๐๐
Cool down, hit the shower.... And time to eat a Delightful, Egg and Bacon with Habanero Cheddar on a Keto Bun.
That's a good sweaty morning as any! Now to get our butts to the Grocery stores, and see how many zone minutes I can get in today. (Already at 74... Hell Yeah! ๐)
Ooopsie... Almost forgot.
NSV TIME ๐
I worked my way though all my clothes... Needed a clean shirt this morning, so I grabbed a new one my Fiancรฉ bought me as a "Motivation Shirt" quite some time ago. It's a size 4xl. All my stuff is currently 6 XLT.
The 4xl fits fine, and it's not even tight... It's quite loose. I would say it's a good fit in fact. I would prefer it if it was a XLT (as in tall). But choosers can't be beggers and the point is this is a full 2 sizes smaller then my previous shirts (I may have even been wearing some size 7's...).
Anyway this is huge NSV for me.
GO... GO JOHNNY, GO! G0!... JOHNNY be GOOD!!! ๐๐๐ค๐ค๐ค
"Oh gosh, I look a little crazy there... But whatever! Lol"
Have a good sweat everyone! ๐๐ค
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@Poobah1972
Happy Sweat Saturday to you too! So many huge milestones for you ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป got up and walked the five laps (even though it's sweltering outside), a new PR for your heart rate and TWO sizes down ๐๐๐๐๐! I'm so happy for you ๐
@red1185
That was a great idea, just putting it all out there. Sometimes that helps, letting it out. I'm glad you did, that's what we are here for - to support and encourage one another. Making healthy food decisions is hard, that was one of my first challenges- I didn't realize a calorie isn't just a calorie (100 calories of an apple is different than 100 calories of two Oreos). I used the free trial of Noom to help me out with learning the difference. They have a food diary that also puts the foods into one of three different categories. Congratulations on the 17 pound loss so far ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป That's good to hear that the therapist is offering helpful suggestions that you are already using. I like your NSV list, very impressive. Sometimes we put too much stock in what the scale says and forget about all of the other NSVs out there. Keep at it, we're here for you ๐ค
@lindamtuck2018
Way to go!! ๐๐๐๐ Free doesn't always mean free. Yes, free at the store, but that cost of what it does to us definitely is a cost. That was a great idea, giving them to your grandkids - hopefully your daughter looks at as a special treat for the kiddos.
@rwood566
ENORMOUS steps ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป that was a really long walk. How did it feel? Yes, it doesn't seem right that ice cream is so calorie dense. Have you tried Halo Top? I just tried it a few weeks ago, an entire pint for 330 calories (I don't think you're supposed to eat the whole pint, but it's a pint). Yes, I need to learn to walk away from the dessert, but dessert is my Achilles' heal.2 -
@lmf1012 Congratulations on reaching a new decade!
@Poohah72 You are crushing it! Great job with the morning walks and congratulations on fitting into the โmotivationalโ shirts.
@red1185. I love that you are focusing on positive actions. I have to constantly work on positive self talk and goals outside of weight loss too. It really makes for a better quality of life and new experiences.
@lindamtuck2018 That was great thinking to give the ice cream to your grandchildren. I love reading about your time with them. Walking in a new park sounds like fun. I hope your sleep improves.
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