Downsizers - May 2021 Team Chat
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@363days thank you for your kind words.
I actually hit rockbottom prior to the transplant when my kidneys began to fail. I was in and out of the hospital 7 times in 6 months. I lost my job, sold my horse(my greatest passion) to pay the bills. My husband refused to help me with the bills and put a loaded shotgun to my head. He would have killed me if he could think of a way to get away with it then. He did overdose me with my insulin but my sister found me and I spent 3 days in a coma with my family told to plan my funeral. The 7th time I went to the hospital, my doctor contacted the social worker who had me removed from my home. I almost lost my truck when he left it at a bar that had it impounded. Fortunately my mom got my mail while I was in the hospital so I paid the fine and kept my only vehicle.
Released from the hospital with no home, no job and no horse on my birthday where I vomited up the angel food cake and strawberries the hospital had given me as a special treat. Spent the next months clinging to life while on dialysis. When I became stronger, I divorced my husband 6 months later, evicted him and his girlfriend from my house, and regained sole ownership of my house then sold it to pay off the mortgage since I could no longer work or afford to live there.
But on a happier note, tomorrow is the anniversary of my kidney/pancreas transplant. I am so blessed and grateful for the transplant, the doctors, nurses and cnas, and the support of my family. Every night I say thank you for all the things that I am grateful for and the blessings in my life.7 -
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Did my back and bicept workout. I also went grocery shopping. My knee has been starting to get sore so I haven’t been working out as much. Dinner tonight was sheet pan turkey meatballs with roasted veggies.5 -
TheresaM787 wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
Does the surgeon want the area to be left without a bandage? If he didn’t inform you to keep it uncovered, maybe his office staff can ask him, since it’s adding to the pain & it’s rubbing against your pants, can you bandage it
I took a shower and had my roommate bandage up where the drain was and but a piece of cotton pad and band-aids where the incision is ......boy did that shower feel good2 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970 - what did the surgeon say about your pain? Do make sure to not keep the incision covered all of the time. It will heal better open to air. Get some loose sweat pants or a nightshirt.
@Beautyofdreams - I read you blog story and what you posted above. I am so in awe of you resilience.
@TheresaM787 - it sure was a rollercoaster of emotion. I had no idea I had all of that bottled up
@Tazaria87 - that is an incredible transformation
@lindamtuck2018 - it’s good that you bought a monitor to keep track of your blood pressure. I hope you leg is feeling better.
@Poobah1972 - you are crushing it 🤩
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Hope it's ok to weigh in a day earlier @Megan_smartiepants1970 sorry I forgot to tag you in the post where I asked if it was ok.
Username: roz0810
Weigh In Day: Thursday (Wednesday today as a one off)
PW: 255.6
CW: 250.6
Woop woop! I'm now off to my mums for 6 days so I will try my best to log and stay within calories but I know I'll go off plan a little.
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
So sorry about the pain not letting up. The doctor must have had a reason not to bandage it up, right? I'm not a surgeon, so perhaps he/she had their reasons.
Steps 5/4: 20,723. Includes my Tuesday group running class. Also, still lots of rocking out to great music.3 -
Blood Ketones 3.1
Blood Glucose 110
GKI 1.97
I'm a little pokey this morning... Didn't quite want to get out of bed. But I got out of bed, I dragged my *kitten* outside, and sure enough as I got through my first lap, most of the aches and pains fell away and that good old endorphin high began to kick in. I took a wider lap each and every lap this morning. Didn't make a huge impact, but it's something right? Heart rate also dropped for a bit, probably another error. Oh well. 😝
I received 5 of 6 packages containing our Adjustable dumbbells... 4 of which boxes combined for 255 pounds. I carried them in on top of my head one at a time. That was a work out in and of itself. lol Just one big heavy box left to go. Incidentally the boxes were about the same weight as the weight I have lost so far. (That's amazing... Yahoo! 🙂)
The Elliptical arrived yesterday, and is currently in our shop at work. So hopefully this weekend we can get the power cage and Cable station all set up, so we can make room for the Elliptical box. Lynn's son is coming over to help. 🙂 (hmmm this all sounds a little familiar? I must of wrote about all this already?) lol
I've also been ordering a few odd's and ends to improve the gym a little. Like a Titan Fitness Dumbbell Table with plate storage (it's awesome lol)? (I just got one for me, I'll have to see if Lynn wants on) hehe. Had to jump through more hoops to get it as they don't ship to Canada or accept a Canada billing address's. (But i figured it out, and I'll get it tax free, and duty free if I'm lucky... hahah) 😋 Ssshhhhhhh.
Okay I better get my *kitten* to work... Everyone enjoy your Hump day! 😄
@Megan_smartiepants1970 Steps for May 4, 2021 = 5086
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@lmf1012
With the exercise maybe you can set a goal of going once a week for now. Experiment with the different cardio machines and weights. Maybe you will find something you will like. Has someone showed you how to use the machines and weights?
@Tazaria87
Great check in!
@roz0810
Awesome loss! I am sorry as I didn’t see the request to move until today. Enjoy your time with your Mom!
@azkunk
So glad your appoint is earlier. Tears can be very freeing. As for my leg, it was rough yesterday but I have been pushing myself with walking.
@TheresaM787
Love all that green! You will get the water tomorrow!
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Tuesday’s check in
✅Steps 5,977
✅Sleep
✅Walk
Busy day today. The doctor phoned me back so I am going in this morning about my blood pressure. I got up extra early as I can’t have coffee an hour before I go and I need that caffeine in the morning. I have physio this afternoon and I am going to walk there. I move physiotherapist to one that’s near me. It will be a challenging walk with my leg but we will see how it goes. I can always take an Uber home.
I am super proud of myself with the walking. I was talking to my daughter the other day and I was grumbling about the fact I am losing weight so slow. She said look to positives not related to the scale. So mine is I have increased my walking and steps.What’s your NSV?
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5/4 steps: 8,009
Went for a walk yesterday and met my daily step goal of 6,000 steps so that was good. I should really get myself back to the gym today though. Working out is like cleaning the house for me, I hate it. I dread it. I have no idea how to change that mindset.
@lindamtuck2018
I do know how to use the various machines and have tried different ones. I wish I enjoyed exercising but I barely tolerate it lol. My current routine (when I go) is to warm up on the rowing machine (that is the cardio I hate the least!) then I move over to the dumbbell area and do four solid compound exercises (bent over rows, dead lifts, squats, overhead press). While not a complex or long routine, I find it challenges my body and gives me a good workout. Now I just need to make myself go on a regular basis!
@Poobah1972
I really love reading your updates, your positive attitude is infectious!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Thinking of you and wishing you a quick recovery!
@TheresaM787
You're a fantastic motivator for our team, I look forward to seeing your posts every day. Thank you!4 -
@lindamtuck2018 - you are doing so good with the steps and inspire me to push myself even when I am not feeling my best
@Poobah1972 - your home gym sounds like it’s really starting to come together. You will have to post some pictures when it’s all done.
@Bluetail6 - those steps ... wow 🤩
@roz0810 - nice loss! Enjoy your visit with your mom2 -
What’s your NSV?
Immediately, my answer inside my head was negative. My weight is up and I am feeling bad so it’s easy to go there. But when I started this journey one year ago, I hated exercise and allowed myself to think I didn’t need it. That has slowly changed and my New Year’s goal and the habit that I am most trying to improve by reading Atomic Habits is to become a person who exercises. I still don’t like it but I am longer fooling myself that I can be the person (healthy and fit) that I want to be without it. Though my steps have dropped off with the rower, I am still rowing even though it would be easy for me to say that I’m not feeling well and blowing it off. So, my NSV is a mind shift. I am not all the way there yet but I am getting there and I am far from where I started.6 -
@lmf1012 - Thank you, I must admit i get a little excited from time to time... Today I would say I'm slightly subdued. lol It's a my pleasure to inspire though, so Thank you very much.
@azkunk - Absolutely, when it's all said and done, there will definitely be some home Gym pics!
Unfortunately there is a large shelving unit, in the Room with all my fiance's keep sakes, that she is not in the mood to move again... But it's going to have to go at some point. I'm just waiting till she's more acceptable to the fact. eek. Cause it would seem weird to have an exercise room and a large shelving unit of random stuff in the exercise room no? 😆
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@roz0810
Wowwww!!! Huge loss 🎉🎉 Have fun at your mom’s house
@Bluetail6
Lee, that’s a phenomenal step count!! 👏👏 I love seeing those high step counts. I’m no where near that level, but one day I’ll get there.
@Poobah1972
Another terrific walk!!! Love your commitment 🙌🙌 lots of new exercise equipment to enjoy.
@lindamtuck2018
Way to go Linda 🥳🎉🎉 all ✅✅✅!! Your daughter is very smart, just like her momma, look at ALL of the measures of success (not just the scale): healthier foods, better portion control, more steps, better sleep.... Glad to hear you have an appointment.
@lmf1012
Thank you!!! You’re too sweet 🤗. Not only did you meet your step goal, YOU CRUSHED IT 👏👏
@azkunk
It’s a huge mind shift. Andrea, you’re doing wonderful. Day by day. Congratulations on rowing! That’s an intense workout 🤩1 -
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@TheresaM787
The way I see it... If I do intense cardio every morning, and lift weights 3 nights a week... In 2 years time I will look like someone who does intense cardio every morning and lifts weights 3 nights a week.
As Einstein said... "The definition of insanity is continuing to do the same thing over and over, and then expecting different results"
Thus changing what you do will automatically change who you are.
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good morning everyone. happy cinco de mayo. i hope everyone who celebrates does so safely. sorry i missed last night. just as i was reaching for the laptop someone up the street took out the power to the block. i called it a night and shortly after i went to bed the lights came back on. i just turned them off again and went back to bed.
@Beautyofdreams your blog sent chills up my spine. what you wrote yesterday turned me white. i'm very sorry you went thru that. i'm glad some of it is over. what breed of horse did you have?
@lindamtuck2018 excellent job with your numbers. the way you keep going with your leg is inspiring. i love walking in the rain, myself. i feel like it cleanses the soul, especially when i don't have an umbrella. it can get a bit cold, but it feels so good.
@azkunk congrats on the graduation. i'm glad you got a better appointment. i don't think i'd have the nerve to break down to someone like that. thank you.
@Poobah1972 you're already doing so much. i'm impressed. good luck with your gym and good luck with your fiance.
@lmf1012 good job keeping active without the gym. i want to get into a gym but my doc still says no so i just have a few hand weights at home. i hope you can find a way to get enjoyment out of it.
@Bluetail6 i hope you have a blast with your training group. are you going to go after another tri?
checkin for star wars day 5/4:
steps - 3112 very low for me.
calories - about 1550. only drank 64 oz of water. i had oj for breakfast, national oj day, half glass of lemonade for lunch and a full glass of lemonade, 0 calorie this time, at dinner. that's a rarity for me.
exercise - no, again. i've been starting to lag on it lately. kind of like @lmf1012 and the gym. i'm finding myself having to force a walk even though i have plenty of time for one.
my daughter and i went shopping for chipotle gouda cheese to put on burgers and so we donned our star wars shirts and went out. we ate lunch at applebee's and actually left food. i went in with a plan to split my meal because everyone gives huge portions now. it was actually a decent portion but i still didn't want 1000 calories at lunch. i ate about 3/4 and drank 1/2 of the lemonade. i didn't think to order the 0 calorie tea instead.
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CW: 182.8
PW: 182.8
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Happy to stay the same. No workout yesterday since my knee has been sore. Hope to try boxing workout today.5 -
My NSV is I hope to be a role model for my kids by working out and staying active instead of spending time on the couch. They are forced to eat the healthy dinners I make most nights to balance the junk they also eat.3
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