Downsizers - May 2021 Team Chat
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Daily Post May 2
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 89oz
Steps 9164
Exercise 24 min boxing on punching bag
Dad wasn't up to walking because his hip had been bothering him. He started a new job this week and was on his feet a lot. We did get downstairs for a boxing session though which felt great. They invited my grandma over for dinner and we ordered out. I got a roast beef sandwich and just took it off the bun and piled it on top of a piece of keto toast. It was pretty good that way. I also got a kiddie serving of ice cream like I had posted I did a couple weeks ago. Once again, it was the perfect amount to enjoy to have a treat with everyone without overdoing it or feeling sick after.
Today I'm going to be making some new bars. I've always made paleo snack bars, but my husband wants me to try putting some different ingredients in-mainly dried fruits- and making different options. I bought dried dates and apricots. It's ridiculous how hard it is to find dried fruit that doesn't have sugar added to it. I also told my son I'd make a batch with dark chocolate morsels in them. So I think I'll make a few different batches today.3 -
Good Morning Dazzling Downsizers .... I hope everyone had a great weekend ... As for me I have to go do labs this morning and then back out to see my Surgeon at 4pm 45 minute drive out and back (thank goodness my roommate is still here and able to drive me since I am still on pain pills...I weighed myself this morning just to see where I am ... I went from 227 to 221 ..I am happy with that considering I am eating whatever roommate makes ...last night was french dip sandwiches (i haven't had bread in a long time ...was surprised I didn't get a headache from it) looking forward to getting back on keto and meal prepping (not sure when that will happen) Have a wonderful day Everyone
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Wow, some great losses this week for the Monday weigh-ins so far, great job!!
Monday Check-in:
Went for a 90 minute hike on Saturday, that is the first day in I have no idea how long that I have hit 10k steps! I kept to my calorie goals all weekend long though am up slightly on the scale this morning. Hmmm... always makes me a little frustrated even though I know fluctuations are totally normal lol
Goals for today:
Hit the gym for strength training at lunch time
Stay on track with eating
Drink my water
Go for a walk this evening (it is supposed to hit 93 degrees here today!)
Have a great Monday everyone!!
Would you like to be added to our step challenge? All you do is give me a step goal that you think you can hit daily and post your steps each day or weekly in our chat and I put it on the spreadsheet and tally them up every week with our top 5 steppers ... I hope to see you sign up
Yes! I need to be challenged with this, maybe it will force me to make myself get up and move around every hour while I am working. Having a desk job is definitely not conducive to fat loss. So my health app says I have averaged 4,777 steps per day over the last month. I would definitely like to improve that so I am going to make my daily goal 6500.3 -
@Bluetail6 Those pictures brought tears to my eyes!!! I bet your life is so different, now, more energy, fewer stiff joints, and more. Good for you and thanks for sharing!!
@azkunk I hope you can find may ways to be gentle with yourself. You have had a very tough year, being in the medical profession. I remember when I would read about your schedule and not even knowing how it was possible to keep going. Now, with your physical challenge, it could all be catching up with you.
To all of the kale responders...thanks for the tips on chips - I'm going to try those, and the baby kale as well. I agree - dirt is the taste that comes to mind. I'm trying to eat 3 cups of kale daily with flax seeds, tumeric and blueberries, at a minimum. I'm following something that said it is good for brain health and having a mom with dementia - I'm trying to stay healthy.2 -
Introduction - I'm Patti from Tulsa, Oklahoma, 67 years old, Mother of a 32 and a 33 year old, 1 Grandson with a Granddaughter expected in July. I joined in October and am probably the only person who has gone up (4 pounds) instead of down. I'm counting it a success that I'm still hanging in there and hope to get a handle on my addictive behaviors. This is an awesome group and love all of the tips on podcasts, books and more. I fell on the ice a couple of months ago and really stopped exercising of any kind. This weekend I went for a hike and it felt so good to get an exercise burn. Tulsa has basically reopened, we aren't required to wear masks any longer although many stores are still requiring them. I have my vaccine, the sun is shining and life really feels pretty good right now.4
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Ughhh Labs didn't happen this morning ..went down there only for them to tell me that there was no order for me ...this isn't the 1st time ... I will be talking to my GP doctor about this when I see him on the 10th ....very frustrated to say the least ...See my surgeon this afternoon I hope this goes better than Friday or I am not going to be a happy camper3
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Welcome Patti! Super happy to have you on board! 2
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Steps:
4/27 16,105
4/28 18,841
4/29 7,846
4/30 12,263
5/1 12,952
5/2 7,141
@Megan_smartiepants1970 sorry for the late step update. Could you please take me off the challenge for May? Thanks 😊2 -
888Angie888 wrote: »Steps:
4/27 16,105
4/28 18,841
4/29 7,846
4/30 12,263
5/1 12,952
5/2 7,141
@Megan_smartiepants1970 sorry for the late step update. Could you please take me off the challenge for May? Thanks 😊
I can just excuse you ..that way when you are ready to come back you can ..Let me know if that is what you want to do ...or do you want me to completely remove you?0 -
@Rlaskey2 I need conformation on your steps.... I have 17,535 for 4/30 and 12,315 for 5/1 and nothing for 5/2 is this correct?0
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@lindamtuck2018
Nice going Linda!!! All ✅s 👏👏👏 Super high step count- now that’s dedication, that you went walking in the rain AND without an umbrella.
@Tazaria87
Way to smash those goals!! Great ideas, removing the takeout bread and replacing it with keto bread, and getting a kids size ice cream 👏👏 Mmmm, those bars sound delicious. Yes, it’s crazy how do many dried fruits have added sugar.
@888Angie888
Fantastic step counts! I’m pretty envious over here.
@363days
Love that determination! That hike sounds terrific Patti 🙌🙌2 -
My steps
@Megan_smartiepants1970
1/04/2021 9.553 steps
2/04/2021 8.306 steps
3/04/2021 21.314 steps
4/04/2021 8.432 steps
5/04/2021 18.384 steps
6/04/2021 8.908 steps
7/04/2021 11.952 steps
8/04/2021 5.092 steps
9/04/2021 7.884 steps
10/04/2021 9.684 steps
11/04/2021 7.515 steps
12/04/2021 9.228 steps
13/04/2021 7.604 steps
14/04/2021 13.262steps
15/04/2021 15.406 steps
16/04/2021 8.837 steps
17/04/2021 8.246 steps
18/04/2021 9.560 steps
19/04/2021 10.085 steps
20/04/2021 15.094 steps
21/04/2021 15.661 steps
22/04/2021 12.800 steps
23/04/2021 9.544 stepq
24/04/2021 13.869 steps
25/04/2021 12.125 steps
26/04/2021 10.642 steps
27/04/2021 9.331 steps
28/04/2021 10.178 steps
29/04/2021 9.872 steps
30/04/2021 8.736 steps
01/05/2021 10.853 steps
02/05/2021 14.765 steps
My weight
@lindamtuck2018
19/04/2021 131.4 kg 289.6 lbs
26/04/2021 131.7 kg 290.3 lbs
3/05/2021 130.9 kg 288.5 lbs4 -
@Bluetail6 - you look very fit! Keep up the great work!
@mszoueb - I am right there with you! That is EXACTLY how I have been feeling lately.
@jimboden3 - the new season of Handmaid’s Tale is out and I decided that I will only watch while rowing ... I am up to 20 minutes! I am not going super fast, just focusing on form for now.
@Poobah1972 -great loss this week!
@missysave0612 - puppies are lucky they are so cute. I’m starting to lose my patience with mine though. I am tired of being treated like a chew toy
@lmf1012 - I often end up with a gain after a big hike but it’s usually short lived
@TheresaM787 - thank you for the encouragement 😊
@lindamtuck2018 - great steps! Sorry you had trouble sleeping last night. Hope you can get some sleep tonight. I’m jealous of the rain you are having.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 - that is so frustrating. That happened to me last time but the lab called the doctor’s office and they were able to get the order over the phone. I hope the pain is getting better
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Thank you everyone for the encouragement. I spoke to my coach and with everything going on, I am going to take a diet break until my endocrinologist appointment. I will be eating at maintenance and hope it helps to reset things to get to losing again. Since my goal is maintenance for 2 weeks, do I stay active or go to cheer?3
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@Megan_smartiepants1970 an excused for May would be good...thanks1
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@Bluetail6 - you look very fit! Keep up the great work!
@mszoueb - I am right there with you! That is EXACTLY how I have been feeling lately.
@jimboden3 - the new season of Handmaid’s Tale is out and I decided that I will only watch while rowing ... I am up to 20 minutes! I am not going super fast, just focusing on form for now.
@Poobah1972 -great loss this week!
@missysave0612 - puppies are lucky they are so cute. I’m starting to lose my patience with mine though. I am tired of being treated like a chew toy
@lmf1012 - I often end up with a gain after a big hike but it’s usually short lived
@TheresaM787 - thank you for the encouragement 😊
@lindamtuck2018 - great steps! Sorry you had trouble sleeping last night. Hope you can get some sleep tonight. I’m jealous of the rain you are having.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 - that is so frustrating. That happened to me last time but the lab called the doctor’s office and they were able to get the order over the phone. I hope the pain is getting better
I went down there at 8am....my Dr wasn't going to be in his office until 10am and I still haven't heard anything so I am not going down there until I do ....Very frustrating .... Thanks pain is still unbearable ..very hard to get up out of bed or off the couch .... Daughter or roommate has to help me up because I am not able to do it on my own yet ughhh3 -
Thank you everyone for the encouragement. I spoke to my coach and with everything going on, I am going to take a diet break until my endocrinologist appointment. I will be eating at maintenance and hope it helps to reset things to get to losing again. Since my goal is maintenance for 2 weeks, do I stay active or go to cheer?
You can go on cheer and not worry about weighing in but still post and chat with us 1 -
888Angie888 wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970 an excused for May would be good...thanks
Awesome ... I have excused you ... when you are ready to start up again just let me know I hope everything is okay ...You were my competition before my hernia surgery so I am gonna miss competing with you 0 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I am missing quite a few steps from people.....Would the following people please post ASAP
@AlphaEliJoe 4/25-5/1
@Piqueaboo - 4/25-5/1
@888Angie888 -4/27-5/1
@azkunk -4/25-5/1
@Z1ORtza- 4/29-5/1
@lcfa5317 -4/28-5/1
@transparentenigma -4/25-5/1
@Bluetail6 -4/25-5/1
@red1185 -5/1
@missysave0612 4/26-5/1
Also please let me know if you want to stay on the step challenge....be removed from the step challenge.........added to the step challenge .........be excused/or be taken off the excused list
Thank you for your cooperation
I'm going to skip the step challenge this month - I've got too much on my plate.
Here are last week's stats:- 26/04 8 997
- 27/04 7 910
- 28/04 9 482
- 29/04 10 592
- 30/04 16 066
- 01/05 3 849
- 02/05 5 810
I will excuse you and you just let me know when you would like to return 1 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Thank you everyone for the encouragement. I spoke to my coach and with everything going on, I am going to take a diet break until my endocrinologist appointment. I will be eating at maintenance and hope it helps to reset things to get to losing again. Since my goal is maintenance for 2 weeks, do I stay active or go to cheer?
You can go on cheer and not worry about weighing in but still post and chat with us
Thank you. I am going to keep posting, tracking and weighing so that I don’t get out of the habit.
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