WaistAways - May 2021 Team Chat
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I’m pushing through feeling too tired to exercise. I was too tired to go to my Pilates class, went anyway, and felt much better after going.6
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I’m pushing through feeling too tired to exercise. I was too tired to go to my Pilates class, went anyway, and felt much better after going.
I dragged my backside out of bed at 6.30am - after going to bed at midnight like an idiot - and went for a run before work - agree that you feel so much better afterwards plus now my evening is freed up. I haven't done my workout all week because I was so tired. I'm going to get the 10 minute one in later, but I NEED to do that daily. It makes such a difference to my body.
I did paint the bathroom walls yesterday, a nice pale blue. Would've gone white but it has white tiles/ceiling/suite that aren't being done now and I didn't want to show those up. I did realise yesterday that I'm feeling a low level of stress/pressure about restrictions easing in just over a week. It means people will be able to visit the house again, which means I feel like it needs to be finished (the rooms we are doing, anyway) and spotless - it's been easy to let things slide when it's just the two of us.
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Good morning! I got on my mat first thing and started with exercises in my bed before I even got out. 23 minutes done. I still want to get out for a walk today.
Have some calls to make today so hopefully I can walk around and get some steps while doing that.
@conleywoods Hugs to you. You are entitled to one day of difficulty. You work so hard and most days have it all together. Take care of you and hopefully today will be better. Hugs.
@gak71 Good for you pushing through and exercising even though tired. It seems so at odds. But when you are tired, exercise can energize you. I have never actually taken a Pilates class with reformers. I use a mat and sometimes props. We have a studio here in my city that opened up during the pandemic. I may treat myself to a lesson or class.
@DD265 aka the energizer bunny, I laughed when you said you went for a run but didn't do your workout then listed all the things you did do, I'd say you burned, at least, as many calories as a workout.
Have a great day everyone!7 -
Username ashleycarole86
PW 254.2
CW 252
1-2 more weeks till I'm booking that balloon ride!!!!6 -
Thursday weigh-in
PW: 178.4
CW: 177
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Happy Thursday!
It'll be a busy one. Boy oh boy do I relate to the weird general anxiety that does not make sense but makes things seem way larger than they are. I am finding it a bit better than the past few weeks, but it is still there. I just try to remember that I used to do all this stuff without any problem, take a few deep breaths, and go ahead even if it doesn't feel too great. It is getting easier but I sure hear you @conleywoods and others! Exercise helps - you are all doing great taking that first step and getting it done, learning again how much better you feel afterwards. Funny how we have to learn that one over and over. Silly us.
@ashleycarole86 wrote: »Good question. I think for me I'm pushing through finding healthy ways to cope with stress and anxiety. Now that I'm not using food for comfort anymore, I'm pushing through feeling uncomfortable sitting through difficult feelings without turning to food.
This. Along with logging, ballet, getting on the mat, making steps, running - whatever it takes!
Thanks Thursday people for weighing in without a reminder! I fell into bed early last night...
Wednesday people still due:
@EvMakesChanges
@Pearl4686
@MoStacy
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@DD265 I know the feeling of pressure that people will be coming to your home and you're not ready! We bought a seriously run-down, basically abandoned lake house in mid 2019 and the pressure started instantly of people asking when they would be invited to enjoy the lake. I've barely had time to enjoy the lake because we've been in never-ending repair mode since the day we got here. I was actually pretty glad for the breathing room the pandemic gave us to ease the pressure of people wanting to visit. That reprieve is almost up... We still have one major structural change to make to our deck and staircase that is the only access to the lake so the pressure is on to get that done.
Definitely finding new ways to cope with stress @ashleycarole86 is a tough new adventure.
@conleywoods I'm glad today is better! Take care of you!3 -
I usually walk our dog with my husband about 3x/week. I decided to up that to 4 x/week. Felt tired yesterday, but went anyways. My husband bought “keto” granola, but it has coconut sugar. I tried it last night and my fasting glucose this morning was at the level it was before I started keto. So, I won’t be eating that. I am trying to find something that tastes sweet that I can have after dinner that won’t raise my glucose.4
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PlaneMonkey wrote: »@DD265 I know the feeling of pressure that people will be coming to your home and you're not ready! We bought a seriously run-down, basically abandoned lake house in mid 2019 and the pressure started instantly of people asking when they would be invited to enjoy the lake. I've barely had time to enjoy the lake because we've been in never-ending repair mode since the day we got here. I was actually pretty glad for the breathing room the pandemic gave us to ease the pressure of people wanting to visit. That reprieve is almost up... We still have one major structural change to make to our deck and staircase that is the only access to the lake so the pressure is on to get that done.
Definitely finding new ways to cope with stress @ashleycarole86 is a tough new adventure.
@conleywoods I'm glad today is better! Take care of you!
Not to add pressure to your life @PlaneMonkey, but when are we having a WaistAway party at your lake house? Put us to work and it could be fun and slimming!4 -
happimess01 wrote: »Hey new joinies! I am Sam from Munich, Germany. I am 35 years old, work as an advertising creative and live with roommates. I have been on mfp since 2012 and with this group since the end of last year.
I have been fat forever, I think I was fat in my ultrasound pics too. Boredom eating is my kryptonite and it's ironic that the first time I have been successful at weight loss is at a time when I have been bored perpetually, thanks to the lockdown. I started at 361 lbs and I am 222 lbs as of last week. I plan to get down to 196 lbs by July at the rate of 2 lbs/week, after which, I will focus on body recomposition and try to get down to 10% bf by July 2022. It's going to be very difficult but I am feeling motivated.
Wow, very impressive! Other than monitoring calories are you following any particular diet?
Thank you so much! I try to eat more than 150 grams of proteins per day, have more fats and go easy on the sugar. I rarely eat my favorite foods (Mcdonalds, Rice, Noodles, Ben and Jerrys) anymore but I do eat things that I enjoy in general.5 -
@conleywoods thank you so much. And I can relate, I ate way too much too, yesterday. But no worries, today is a new day andwe got this
@micki48 Thank you Michelle! So glad to see you are back. I wish I could get up early enough to workout like you. One day hopefully
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@gak71 you and everyone else!!! Lol. The lake is waiting (but trust me, it's still too chilly to do anything but look at it!) wouldn't it be fun to have the whole group over for a paddle (and some DIY to burn those calories!)3
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PlaneMonkey wrote: »@DD265 I know the feeling of pressure that people will be coming to your home and you're not ready! We bought a seriously run-down, basically abandoned lake house in mid 2019 and the pressure started instantly of people asking when they would be invited to enjoy the lake. I've barely had time to enjoy the lake because we've been in never-ending repair mode since the day we got here. I was actually pretty glad for the breathing room the pandemic gave us to ease the pressure of people wanting to visit. That reprieve is almost up... We still have one major structural change to make to our deck and staircase that is the only access to the lake so the pressure is on to get that done.
Definitely finding new ways to cope with stress @ashleycarole86 is a tough new adventure.
@conleywoods I'm glad today is better! Take care of you!
Not to add pressure to your life @PlaneMonkey, but when are we having a WaistAway party at your lake house? Put us to work and it could be fun and slimming!
I'm in. I'll bring a hammer, a broom, and a pressure washer.3 -
I am no expert on keto, but often when I'm craving sweet stuff after dinner, weirdly enough, a great big pickle helps! A dill or other sour pickle has a great dampening effect on the sweet tooth. If pickle really kills the vibe of the dinner I just ate, a small handful of roasted nuts can do the trick too, but my off switch for those often malfunctions.I usually walk our dog with my husband about 3x/week. I decided to up that to 4 x/week. Felt tired yesterday, but went anyways. My husband bought “keto” granola, but it has coconut sugar. I tried it last night and my fasting glucose this morning was at the level it was before I started keto. So, I won’t be eating that. I am trying to find something that tastes sweet that I can have after dinner that won’t raise my glucose.
I'm sure there are at least a few keto folks here who can help you out with this one!2 -
@jugar CW: 189.5 Yay! Now, if I can keep marching downward through the 80s, I'd be super okay with that!
I'm having trouble pushing through wanting to have somebody cook our breakfast (or lunch) and find it wicked challenging to come straight home after running errands close to either of those meals! It doesn't help that OH will be heading to Wyoming for 4-months next Tuesday, so it feels appropriate to eat out together.
Pushing through getting out for long walks has been tougher this week because of getting our second vaccines. I'm feeling like my normal self today, though, so all shall be well.
I love the idea of helping @PlaneMonkey do projects at the lake house. count me in! Paddling in chilly water isn't a problem unless you fall out of the boat.
Let's set up a ZOOM visit again, soon. I missed the last one and would love to see y'all "live-time". I'm happy to set up a time and day. Just let me know which days would work well and we can move towards that together.
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@EvMakesChanges
WTG! You're in the 80s now - don't look back! For those meals, try to plan what you're going to make before you are hungry. If you already know exactly what you are going to have, then it is easy to make and be satisfied with the healthy choice. It is surprising how healthy food is filling too! It does the job
Keep salad fixings ready to go. I find having just about the same thing every single day for breakfast and a choice of 2-3 "standard" lunches really helps prevent the ravenous monster choices. Because we all know what happens when those start! 
Time to put on my fave hat:Ready for Friday??? I'm sure not, but here we go - there's a big crowd lining up at the weigh station!
still due from earlier:
@Pearl4686
@MoStacy
Due Friday:
@conleywoods
@SMcFall0215
@happimess01
@Steph1498
@ellz_runs
@lorib642
@gak71
@healthygirlintransit
@texasruby354
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@jugar how did you know a pressure washer was on the wish list?!? (it's on everyone's, right?) we want to pressure wash the rock cliff face between the house and the lower deck so we can build a fireplace against it. Just need to remove all the moss first. That's a bit more than the garden hose is capable of.
Everyone is welcome to lend a hand! @DD265 is a pro - and probably deserves a lakeside vacation after all that DIY. Don't let the pressure get to you, your visitors will be wowed by the big picture and won't even see the small details that are currently probably driving you up the wall.
@EvMakesChanges not falling in the water is key!
Almost Friday.... We've got this!4 -
PlaneMonkey wrote: »@DD265 I know the feeling of pressure that people will be coming to your home and you're not ready! We bought a seriously run-down, basically abandoned lake house in mid 2019 and the pressure started instantly of people asking when they would be invited to enjoy the lake. I've barely had time to enjoy the lake because we've been in never-ending repair mode since the day we got here. I was actually pretty glad for the breathing room the pandemic gave us to ease the pressure of people wanting to visit. That reprieve is almost up... We still have one major structural change to make to our deck and staircase that is the only access to the lake so the pressure is on to get that done.
Definitely finding new ways to cope with stress @ashleycarole86 is a tough new adventure.
@conleywoods I'm glad today is better! Take care of you!
Not to add pressure to your life @PlaneMonkey, but when are we having a WaistAway party at your lake house? Put us to work and it could be fun and slimming!
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@DD265 I know that feeling of not having the house ready. We have an older house too and there is a lot to do. But we live in the forest and put a lot of house projects on hold to go play. I try and remind myself that my visitors are here to see me, not my house.
@PlaneMonkey My aunt and uncle bought a lake cabin about the same time you did and it was also abandoned. We live about 45 minutes away and since every thing is 30-60 minutes from our house we consider this close. Lake houses are so exciting that we were happy to visit and lend a hand. The attic was really bad and probably housed some racoons for a long time 😳 No one will notice those little things that you do!3 -
Logged my food. Still over but closer. Hit my step goal. Did Pilates, took a walk, and tended to my garden. Pretty good day. 🙂2
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@lorib642 I don't know much about keto either but my step mom has been keto for many years. If she is over and I want to do a dessert I serve fresh berries with whipped cream. She always eats it so I'm going to assume it's at least okay.2
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Weigh-in, sorry late
PW 83.1
CW 84.2
I'm really struggling. I've been feeling very low mentally for a few weeks, juggling too many responsibilities and not doing well on my master's. It's hard to find any motivation or drive and preparing food seems like a chore, so it's been a lot of junk and no workouts.
I hope things get better again soon.5 -
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I try and remind myself that my visitors are here to see me, not my house.]
I love this comment. Sometimes I used to be so busy thinking about the faults of my house, or the mid-renovation projects that I didn’t invite guests... it took me moving away to start inviting everyone over and I wish I had done that sooner. My sister and I had the best time painting my dining room. I would be down to help with projects!4 -
CW: 160.5
PW: 160.5
Yeah! No increase is okay. Yesterday I ate 10 mint milanos cookies on a road trip.... 10. Why would I buy those without anyone else to share them on the road trip? Ok I did enjoy the soft and minty decadence. But totally not in my calorie or sugar or carb budget.
That’s over and I will do better next week.4 -
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PW: 242.2
CW: 240.5
I’m excited about the possibility of breaking in to the 230s next week!4 -
Happy Friday, Friends!
Hubby and I got our 2nd jabs this morning. I tend not to do very well with injections so I'm having a nice, slow and relaxing day now that the jabs are over.
Enjoy your day!4 -
Morning all, happy Friday! Hit my 100 days on MFP today.... what a life changing thing it has been this time.
I get my first covid vaccine tomorrow... guess I'll see how I feel. The few people I know who have had round 1 so far felt fine minus a sore arm.
Will also be doing a Mother's Day tea for my Mom tomorrow by bringing her a takeout special a local restaurant is going on. Not too sure what the food contains but I'll eat what I can and leave any excess. I haven't had to navigate these situations much over my 100 days yet, so we'll see how I do.
Was supposed to golf next weekly but new restrictions are limiting that so I will be sticking to my pure walking for now.2
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