WaistAways - June 2021 Chat
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PW 227
CW 228
I know it's from my second dinner last night so I'm not going to let it get to me. I had a great day. The morning was pretty busy. I finally went to the grocery store and got us stocked up on healthy food. I think it was maybe @ashleycarole86 that recommended yasso frozen yogurt bars. They are awesome and the entire family likes them. My oldest was able to get her first covid vaccine today. Hopefully she will feel okay and not have a 3 day fever like I did 🤒🤞
My food choices have been great today and I am really proud of them. Made some good progress with portion control. Feels good! I think my husband can sense I'm getting serious about our food choices so he is being more helpful. He doesn't have to worry about his weight so he isn't always helpful but generally is supportive.
Workouts were squeezed in at the end of the day. A short 30 minute hike with the dog and a 30 minute session on the pilates reformer.
I'm on the tail end of my week off and then I have 2 weeks of school left. @KellyBgetsfit can't wait to join you on summer vacation! My old boss who has been retired for some time used to give all of us teachers and staff a pep talk towards the end of the year. When we were wearing thin he would get very serious like he was going to say something very inspiring to us. Then he would say "You need to push on and remember why you became teachers...June, July and August! Ha! I smile whenever I think about it ☺
@Terytha Have a great vacation week! When does your husband start his new job?6 -
CW: 245.92
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CW: 245.9
Big hug going out to you, Gary - you know what to do to kick that blip to the curb!
@ashleycarole86
I'm picturing you up in the balloon already. It's going to be gorgeous!
@conleywoods
I love your attitude - yes, you had an extra dinner and that gave you a bump in the graph, but you can celebrate that wonderful feeling of portion control, good choices, and family support. WTG!
Enjoy the rest of your Friday
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@conleywoods He doesn't start until the end of the month, I think some training on the 23/24 and official start is June 28.
Our anniversary is the 11th. I'm looking forward to some destressing and couple time to properly kick things off for him.3 -
Saturday weigh in
PW 196.2
CW 196.2 I am using an average this week. I know it’s more accurate.
I feel like I am finding new resolve to get this weight loss thing going. I’ve learned a lot these past three years, but I am stagnant.
My average weight in 2019 was 200.4
In 2020, it was 192.7 and
So far in 2021, it is 196 (big surprise!) 196 seems to be tattooed on me or the scale.
But I know that is still not a healthy weight for me. And I keep being reminded as I’m about to turn 57 on the 8th, that I need to get my weight down and reduce belly fat to protect my post menopausal me from heart disease. Heart disease is my kryptonite (sp?). My mom, dad and sisters all had/ have it. They are also all smokers. I never have. But that is no guarantee with that family history. I also have controlled high blood pressure.
My Gyn recommended I start taking vitamin D3. So I have started taking 1000 iu as of yesterday. I don’t know about it. She also mentioned that low vitamin D can also hinder weight loss. So we shall see if taking this supplement helps at all.
I know I will not be perfect. But I may have perfect days. Sometimes it may only be a perfect meal. But then, add another and another. 😊
@jugar Bike is on hold. As I was cleaning said bike, I successfully got the tires filled with air and then the chain of said bike fell off from rust. 😂 🤣
However, I have done 16 minutes of Pilates this morning and took a 36 minute walk early to get it done. I have found if I wait, it never gets done!
Happy almost anniversary to you @Terytha.5 -
But I know that is still not a healthy weight for me. And I keep being reminded as I’m about to turn 57 on the 8th, that I need to get my weight down and reduce belly fat to protect my post menopausal me from heart disease. Heart disease is my kryptonite (sp?). My mom, dad and sisters all had/ have it. They are also all smokers. I never have. But that is no guarantee with that family history. I also have controlled high blood pressure.
If it is any help at all, I made my big weight-loss move at age 58. I started in January and got there in October or November of that year - I can't really remember. And I have stayed in a reasonable range ever since. It will be 9 years this fall. Losing that 40 pounds got rid of high blood pressure, heart issues, and general aches and pains. It IS possible to lose belly fat after menopause. It is hard, but possible, to keep good muscle tone and metabolism burn from keeping muscles in good shape. You can do this! You have gone part of the way - now is time to do the rest.3 -
Last Call!
Please send in your weigh-ins for this week before 8 am Eastern US/Canada Sunday morning!
thanks -
@renewal_2021
@kalaki6145
@ellz_runs
@healthygirlintransit
@evangsimmons170
@Gidgitgoescrazy
@sunny9847
You can do it!!2 -
@conleywoods wasn't me as I don't know that they're in Canada but they look SO good!! I will keep my eye out just in case I'm wrong.
We go back home from the lake tomorrow for a couple of nights so that will again mean varying my workouts a bit more. Still haven't gotten up the courage to even THINK about attempting an Epic @YinxFed but hopefully soon
I've also been attenpting to do one full push up.. I sort of can but I don't go down all the way so I'm going to keep trying. I have the strength but need to shave off more body weight first I guess. I remember long ago there is a push up type challenge where you build on it until you can do a lot of them. I look forward to getting there someday!2 -
[I've also been attenpting to do one full push up.. I sort of can but I don't go down all the way so I'm going to keep trying. I have the strength but need to shave off more body weight first I guess. I remember long ago there is a push up type challenge where you build on it until you can do a lot of them. I look forward to getting there someday!/quote]
@ashleycarole86 One modification might be trying wall push ups. I know it’s not the same but you are using some of the same muscles. I know push ups are very hard for me. I have very little upper body strength, plus it hurts my wrists. I find wall push ups much more doable.
Logged all my food. Calories were high but still under. We did have an afternoon ice cream treat out with my granddaughter and daughter. I got a mini vanilla cup but it was STILL 350 calories. 😳
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ashleycarole86 wrote: »I've also been attenpting to do one full push up.. I sort of can but I don't go down all the way so I'm going to keep trying. I have the strength but need to shave off more body weight first I guess. I remember long ago there is a push up type challenge where you build on it until you can do a lot of them. I look forward to getting there someday!
The trainer I used to work with insisted on push ups, and his method for me to get there (besides losing weight!!) was to find a way to be able to do a full push up with good form by whatever means possible. For me this was either to put my hands on a raised surface (stairs, window seat, low bench, whatever ) or to use a super band. This is a big thick rubber band that hung from a hook, bar, whatever. I then put it around my waist so that it took off some of my body weight and make a push up possible - all the way down, and all the way back up again. I gradually used lighter elastic, or lowered the anchor. At home it was a lot easier just to use an elevated surface. If you're pretty strong, a low step stool or chair lying on its back works well.
Kneeling push ups can actually be intense as well, as long as your knees are quite far back, and your core is engaged. You can do this!2 -
Happy Saturday 😊
I've been weighing in every day and although my weigh in yesterday wasn't great I had a drop today and am really feeling the momentum building. I am over calories today by 175. Not terrible but not what I wanted. I spent about 2 hours in the kitchen off and on around lunch and that just led to me getting into stuff I shouldn't. Made lunch for the kids and then tried to eat a small snack while I waited for my husband to finish a project. I had just worked out and was getting too hungry so I finally ate. Just as I was cleaning up my husband came in from his project. Then more cooking and I ate more food 😑 I will need to go back to my plan from last summer and just fix myself regular meals regardless of who else is ready to eat. I did an hour of pilates on the reformer today. Used the little trampoline attachment and I was definitely sweating!4 -
Sunday weigh in:
PW - 186.2
CW - 185.94 -
Last Call!
Please send in your weigh-ins for this week before 8 am Eastern US/Canada Sunday morning!
thanks -
@renewal_2021
@kalaki6145
@ellz_runs
@healthygirlintransit
@evangsimmons170
@Gidgitgoescrazy
@sunny9847
You can do it!!
@evangsimmons170
PW 361
CW 362
Thanks @jugar3 -
@micki48
I don't know where I left off with my steps this week, but here's my list. Thanks for all you do.
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PW 119.5
CW 120.5
Steps
Sun 12,422
Mon 12,584
Tues 12,054
Wed 10,242
Thurs10,146
Fri 10,063
Sat 10,622
So not so good. Monday is last day of school/work. I hope that will help me get back on track. I am setting my goal for steps ata 10,000 again. I hope to have time to log my meals everytime again. Thanks for understanding.3 -
PLACE TEAM PERCENTAGE
PLACE TEAM LBS LOSS
PLACE INDIVIDUAL PERCENTAGE
1st @CharmingPassion 2.84 %
2nd @Kinalau 2.74%
3rd @laurelfit57 2.55 %
PLACE INDIVIDUAL LBS LOSS
1st @CharmingPassion 8.4 Lbs
2nd @BRGking 7.8 Lbs
3rd @firefly743 4.4 Lbs
HONORABLE MENTIONS
@IDebraK
@Pearl4686
@kandi3570
@junedave3
@Lulu_jo
@lennoncpa
@Platinum1013
@Waifer003
@leni1us
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JUNE WEEK 2 CHALLENGE -- MAGIC NUMBERS
See below the the link to week 2 challenge. Take a look and track your numbers!!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10834759/june-week-2-challenge-magic-numbers#latest0 -
Happy Sunday, Friends!
Here are my step and exercise stats for the past week.
30/05 - 9172
31/05 - 8070
01/06 - 10080
02/06 - 2007 / 53m Leg workout with dumbells [Epic 1 Day 17]
03/06 - 7956 / 54m Chest & Triceps workout [Epic 1 Day 18]
04/06 - 4301
05/06 - 2444 / 64m Full Body workout [Epic 1 Day 19]2 -
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CW: 160
The scale is taunting me again. A mere 5 pounds to a healthy weight but it feels almost as impossible as the first 50.
That said, I've been on this probiotic for a month now and even I can't believe how much better things are. A little while ago I ate vegetables for dinner without three days of agony after for the first time in two years. I feel pretty OK day to day and I haven't touched my stomach pills in three weeks.
That's why I feel pretty confident that it's gonna be OK.5 -
PW 156
CW 156
Whew! Made it back down after a retirement party at work this week.4 -
The Green Challenge Percentage of people who lost weight this week. No matter how small the loss the weights are recorded in green. Remember that even if your team doesn’t rank the highest in weight loss for the week you can still be the Green Percentage winner by having the most losses in your team! So keep it up!! 
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CW: 160
The scale is taunting me again. A mere 5 pounds to a healthy weight but it feels almost as impossible as the first 50.
That said, I've been on this probiotic for a month now and even I can't believe how much better things are. A little whole ago I ate vegetables for dinner without three days of agony after for the first time in two years. I feel pretty OK day to day and I haven't touched my stomach pills in three weeks.
That's why I feel pretty confident that it's gonna be OK.
but you lost 1.8 pounds this week! Looks good to me - and I am so happy for you being able to digest things again. Vegetables, watch out! Here comes Amber
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Well, team, we might not have had our most brilliant week, and we broke our streak of hitting the top 3, but that means there's nowhere to go but up, right?
Let's make a point to get more green in our numbers this week - I am certain we can do better than 36%!!! That is the first time we have gone below 50% in ages - and we're usually above 60%. So even if you lose 0.1 pound that works for me! Of course, you know we are all in this together even when things are a bit slow - but aiming for even the tiny loss is worth it.
No matter what, though - we have some great losers @Pearl4686 @bowens1973 and @PlaneMonkey you rock!! Great week. Keep up the amazing work - and share your best tips that are working for you right now.
You know how I have been grumbling about a groundhog that steals lettuces from my small garden? It seems it has been busy doing other things too... now there are little ones
cute, but I just know they are going to find that garden one of these days. I have a hilarious and noisy barrier of aluminium pie tins, empty plastic flower pots, and strips of plastic all around it - hopefully it will encourage them to stay where they are now.
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Hey 👋🏼 not much going on today. Lots of phone time with my sister and best friend. That was 4 hours of my day.
Will walk and do Pilates tomorrow.4 -
@jugar Those little stinkers look pretty cute but I bet they are trouble! Maybe you need a decoy garden.
Good day today. Planned my food out ahead of time today so I was good on calories. I went for a 45 minute walk and did 30 minutes of pilates.5 -
PW: 80.4
CW: 79.85 -
Thank you, it was definitely a disappointing but eye opening week! I was at another baseball tournament this past weekend and came home a couple pounds lighter so maybe I learned from my previous mistakes!2 -
Happy Monday!
I'm going to a wonderful "secret" section of a river to play in the water with a friend later today - it is SO hot outside it will feel wonderful to finish the afternoon in the cold water. You have to hike in but it is worth it.
I am feeling the step/exercise report for last week - so if you have more numbers for me, we can have a happy dance for the intrepid steppers. Numbers for May 30 to June 5:
@Micki48
@gak71
@KellyBgetsfit
@EvMakesChanges
and @steph1498 just for Saturday. Thanks!1
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