Shrinking Assets - May 2021 Team Chat
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Gosh, I go on vacation and so much happens!!!!!
Welcome all new members! June is going to be an awesome month!
I just returned from my vacay and I am BACK ON TRACK!!!! I did well on my vacay - Hubby and I split all but 2 entrees while we were gone. This is great for portion control AND calorie control. I was up 4 lbs at return and still up 2, but feel like that will be gone soon. I guess going from sea level to 12000 feet might have a little to do with this. I have been swelling like CRAZY. Back to sea level now. Also, boy did I miss humidity.
I have been chugging -- in a little chug contest with @Be_theBest_Me. I still have 30 oz to go for the day. I will still be in the 180s to finish out this month, but I will be back in the 170s soon -- just watch me!!!!!!
Hope everyone is well!!2 -
I hit my chug goal for today!!!!2
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Hi. Thank you for including me in the group.1
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Welcome to the team @PatriceFitnessPal !1
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Username: imgwendolyn2015
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW:156.4
CW:155.8
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Be_theBest_Me wrote: »I hit my chug goal for today!!!!
I hit mine at 11 pm!!!! Yes, I was up peeing all night
Let's do the chug challenge again today!!! Its ON!!!1 -
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I logged every freaking bite yesterday... All of them! First time in probably 3 months -- this is why I have gained.
It is really simple... Figure out how many calories your body needs to exist at its current weight then eat less than that number. So simple BUT SOOOOOO VERY HARD!
I seem to quickly lose sight of low calorie options for high calorie foods. Once again, lets retrain the brain!!
When I got back from vacay, I was 188.8... Yep! I am 186.0 today. The vacay weight is coming off. Tomorrow is my weigh day and I hope to be down another half or so.2 -
In my post above I mention that I have lost sight of low calorie options for high cal foods.
What are some of the swaps you make to keep hour caloric intake lower?1 -
Today's weigh in:. 267.81
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@Beka3695 - I try to replace high-calorie processed sweets with natural sugars, like fruit. To make it feel a bit more special, I’ll sometimes layer a small amount of Greek yogurt between the fruit and add a few chopped nuts for extra protein.
We also use meatless/ plant-based crumbles a lot for pasta sauce and Mexican-inspired dishes like burritos that we can fill with vegetables. My sons also love hummus and tomatoes on their bagels as a lower fat option to cream cheese (I think 🤔).
Lately, I’ve been using 1/2 & 1/2 in my coffee and I’ve been meaning to get back to using oat milk - or eliminating coffee entirely - so I appreciate your timely reminder as I join the team in June and get more deliberate about making these small substitutions that make a big difference over time.1 -
Hi. Today's weigh in:
Past Weight:171
Current weight: 169.2
Yay for the new decade!
Annie4 -
The biggest thing that helps me is to keep my fiber intake high. I make a special kind of hot chocolate (140 calories) with a scoop of acacia fiber because the psyllium fiber didn't work for my belly. And I eat overnight oats (333 calories with blueberries) for lunch because it is truly filling. I add a scoop of protein shake mix to that, but it is more filling and less messy than a shake. I spent a lot of time designing a high fiber medium protein diet that is convenient and tasty, but it's worth it.
Annie1 -
Hey Team Shrinking Assets! As we are about to enter the 6th month of 2021 it’s time to stop and review how we are doing with our weight loss goals. Look over the June Reset graphic below and spend time evaluating what’s working and what needs improving.
We also have the JUNE HABIT TRACKER up and ready for you. So, choose the habits that you want to track, and let’s make June our best month of 2021!!
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In my post above I mention that I have lost sight of low calorie options for high cal foods.
What are some of the swaps you make to keep hour caloric intake lower?
I have lots of swaps!
-Protein shakes in my coffee to replace cream/sugar. My favorite is any of the Quest shakes but muscle milk is good as well. 25-30 grams of protein to start my day! Boom!
-I add riced cauliflower to taco meat, spaghetti meat, any dish I'm cooking with ground beef/ground turkey/ground chicken. Bulks it up, veggies it up and you can't taste it
-647 bread and buns. Lots of fiber, lower carbs and only 80 calories for a bun or two pieces of bread.
-Fiber Gourmet pasta. Game changer! Hi fiber, 100 calories for 1 cup, lower carbs. I make pasta salad, mac and cheese, fettucine, Beef-a-roni. I buy them online in 6 packs.
-Extreme wellness fiber wraps. 50 calories, high fiber, lower carbs.
I have so many more but these are my go-to swaps that keep me on track 3 -
BigBlues11
Friday
PW 153
CW 153 (0 pnds)
TLD -71.0 pnds
Have a great weekend!2 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
Hi! *waving* I am brand new to the group. I lost over 50 pounds last year and have gained all of it back. I decided that instead of feeling sorry for myself and making it even worse, I needed to find some accountability and support ASAP. Here I am! I will poke around and start getting to know all of you 4 -
TeresaW1020 wrote: »Hey Team Shrinking Assets! As we are about to enter the 6th month of 2021 it’s time to stop and review how we are doing with our weight loss goals. Look over the June Reset graphic below and spend time evaluating what’s working and what needs improving.
We also have the JUNE HABIT TRACKER up and ready for you. So, choose the habits that you want to track, and let’s make June our best month of 2021!!
I'm trying to get into the June tracker to enter my items, it won't let me edit or type anything?0 -
Janek1705
Friday
PW 260.00
CW 260(-0lb)
Well this week I did not loose but I did mentain. I sabotaged my own progress this past week and I'm glad I didn't gain to be honest.3 -
Anniesquats100 wrote: »Hi. Today's weigh in:
Past Weight:171
Current weight: 169.2
Yay for the new decade!
Annie
NICE LOSS! (and congratulations on the new decade)3 -
Cre804
Friday
PW 192.0
CW 191.5
I really need to break into the 180s but I seem to be sabotaging myself. Why is that?
Had a dr appointment to go over bloodwork today. Numbers have improved, especially overall cholesterol but I have more work to do. Unfortunately I had to draw blood a mere few days after my shrimp and junk food-laden free-for-all of a vacation. I’m hoping that means I have more room for improvement when I go back in six months.
I did a lot better with meal planning this week. Yoga is on hiatus until after the Memorial Day weekend but I’m doing pretty well with the trainer. A lot of random aches and pains, but I powered though. People are still commenting that I’m losing weight, even though I don’t see it. But I have been wearing a few things in smaller sizes so I guess they may be right.
We’ve got a low-key holiday weekend planned so hopefully I will keep the eating in check.
For those in the US, have a Happy Memorial Day!5 -
PW 139
CW 136.8
Ok, need to stay here a week or two, After a big drop I normally jump right back up then comes back down. Need to be careful and not splurge over the weekend, Hubby and I 25th anniversary and going out to lunch today, Party Sunday.3 -
Welcome to the team @sanadiet and @RisingAboveIt !1
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savannahs21 wrote: »I haven't been logging or weighing myself for maybe 2 weeks but I'm going to try to log tomorrow. I have a super hard time being consistent.
Hi @savannahs21 ! We are hoping you'll join us again for June. Let us know if you still want to participate!1 -
Awesome!!!1 -
Beka3695
Saturday
PW: 184.6
CW: 186.0
Well, I held steady from yesterday. This is my post vacation weigh in so I guess I’m ok with this.
I am looking forward to June!!!0 -
So do I understand this - Saturday is the end of the week, so Sunday all the weigh in numbers are calculated, and a winning team announced? How is each team's score calculated?0
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The June team chat is open!
Please continue to weigh in and report this week's steps here. Go to the new chat for introductions, your goals and commitments for the next month, and anything else you'd enjoy discussing. Thanks!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10834142/shrinking-assets-june-2021-team-chat/p1?new=10
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