WaistAways - June 2021 Chat
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Different binge report: I've read 11 books in the last three days. Plus the archives of two comics. I love reading. Fantasy, non-fiction, romance, anything. BOOKS. I need them like I need air.
I haven't had time to sit and read like this in a long time.
I had a personal success yesterday as well, I faced a fear I've had for a couple years now with good results.
It's been a good start to vacation.
Back to reading.4 -
Different binge report: I've read 11 books in the last three days. Plus the archives of two comics. I love reading. Fantasy, non-fiction, romance, anything. BOOKS. I need them like I need air.
I haven't had time to sit and read like this in a long time.
I had a personal success yesterday as well, I faced a fear I've had for a couple years now with good results.
It's been a good start to vacation.
Back to reading.
Reading is amazing - you get to be in two places at once. I always have one audiobook and one visual book going at all times. It's great that you have some time to indulge to the fullest! No calories, guaranteed.3 -
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!
Hey, hey! I won't be doing the steps this month because my fitbit died and all that jazz. As soon as I get a replacement, I'll jump back in.
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OK, folks - there is some catching up to do!
Missing weigh-ins for Sunday-Monday-Tuesday:
@ob1msu
@renewal_2021
@graceojo999
@Kali225
I hope you are all able to report ASAP
Heads up for Wednesday:
@PlaneMonkey
@AshenMoon
@EvMakesChanges
@MoStacy
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@DD265 I really hope kitty feels better and fingers crossed for good news so you can enjoy your trip.
@YinxFed Loved the little tour of your town! It looks like a pleasant place to get a workout in. We have lots of hills here too so I totally get it 😅 ha!
@ashleycarole86 Haha! You gotta watch out for those night salads! It's the darn dressing.
@Terytha My daughter is a reading fool. She just got a bunch of books at the beginning of June and I am sure she has finished them. She is 12 and any recommendations are welcome!
Today I stayed in calories even with take out tonight! Woo-hoo 🙌 and said no to late night snacks with my husband. Had some long meetings in the morning at work but the afternoon was just playing with kids in classes. I got to go on a walk with my husband after I got home. We checked on a bird nest I found. Last time it had 1 egg but today it has 3 eggs! I used my new mini pilates tower for a 30 minute workout. Today was definitely easier. Yesterday I was fumbling with the hook ups and springs. I felt like I spent most of the time working out this time.
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Happy Wednesday! I get to go riding this morning, so that will be a great start to the day - I still don't have my horse back, but it is interesting getting adapted to other horses for a while, too. They are good teachers, if not always very patient...
I'm glad to read about anti-snacking resolve. I really need some these days! As I said to my doctor one time, I eat very well. Then I eat badly. Last night was one of those for sure! I had made the mistake of buying a nice big bag of trail mix, and that is always a mistake. It is going into the freezer today, and then when I am feeling like NOT eating any of it, I will put it into 1-portion bags in hopes that I can stick to one, and only when they fit into my day easily. Thanks for having strength and resolve just when I needed to borrow some!4 -
Tuesday Weigh-in (1 day late oops!)
PW: 215.6
CW: 216.7
My weekend away was fun, but unfortunately I picked up a cold from one of the friends I saw, so I've felt pretty awful the last 3 days. That + the weekend eating, I'm glad the gain was only about a pound. I'll take it. And a nap.4 -
Due to a typographical error, week 1 results were incorrect. Please see the corrected winners below:
PLACE TEAM PERCENTAGE
PLACE TEAM LBS LOSS
PLACE INDIVIDUAL PERCENTAGE
PLACE INDIVIDUAL LBS LOSS
@Kinalau
@laurelfit57
@IDebraK
@BRGking
@Firefly743
@Platinum10130 -
@jugar CW 188.6
Yay! I'm finally moving down. Feeling better about that and it helps keep me motivated more than when it goes up, that's for sure!
I'll be back in the evening when it's quieter and cooler in here.
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@conleywoods My favorite books at 12 were So You Want to be a Wizard by Diane Duane and Wild Magic by Tamora Pierce.
In fact I still reread them sometimes. Both authors are great for creating strong female leads worth looking up to. There weren't that many books like that when I was a kid.2 -
It has been so humid and hot here - wild! Normally, we get humid weather for a week or two in August but not in June. I need to get down to the pond to cool off. With any luck, the town has cleaned up the leaves and sticks from the winter. We shall see!
I’m finding NOOM helpful in this adventure called weight loss. Since the focus is the psychology behind our behavior, I find it easier to make the right choices. It’s working, so, no complaints!
I’m procrastinating grocery shopping and should probably just go in the morning. If I go now, it’ll still be a bit hot-plus, I’m hungry.
Ok. I’m convinced. I’ll go first thing!3 -
CW 191.0
PW 192.0
LTD 53.0
This past weekend included tubing for the first time this season since it was SO HOT and that resulted in lots of sore upper body muscles for a couple of days. I did some Pilates stretching and foam rolling to ease the soreness. Yesterday I went for an hour long paddle from one bridge over the lake to the other. My balance is definitely getting better, I only fell to my knees once and totally overboard once after that. Overall I'm pretty happy with the last few days.
I still have zero self control for portions on the weekends but I have at least been reigning myself in on the day drinking while floating in an inner tube with my book. Flavoured water is a satisfying substitute.
I'm hopeful I will get to bed early enough today to get up and exercise before work tomorrow. Send encouraging vibes to get me away from the snooze button at 5:30am eastern time tomorrow!!4 -
EvMakesChanges wrote: »It has been so humid and hot here - wild! Normally, we get humid weather for a week or two in August but not in June. I need to get down to the pond to cool off. With any luck, the town has cleaned up the leaves and sticks from the winter. We shall see!
I’m finding NOOM helpful in this adventure called weight loss. Since the focus is the psychology behind our behavior, I find it easier to make the right choices. It’s working, so, no complaints!
I’m procrastinating grocery shopping and should probably just go in the morning. If I go now, it’ll still be a bit hot-plus, I’m hungry.
Ok. I’m convinced. I’ll go first thing!
First thing in the morning is the easiest time (I find, anyhow) to avoid buying The Wrong Stuff. Afternoon, the desires are rising and will attack frequently!
I'm glad you're trying Noom. A lot of people have found it super helpful - I think there are some people here on the team who have used it. Good for you!!PlaneMonkey wrote: »I'm hopeful I will get to bed early enough today to get up and exercise before work tomorrow. Send encouraging vibes to get me away from the snooze button at 5:30am eastern time tomorrow!!3 -
You've inspired me guys.. I'll join the pre-work workout crew!! Good way to squeeze in more movement for the day.
Be back in the morning for weigh-in3 -
So husband got me a Cameo from my favorite celebrity and it was so, so much more embarrassing than I anticipated. I just about burst into flames.
I love it and I'll keep it forever but omg.5 -
Better late than never!
Last week there were SIX intrepid steppers/exercisers keeping track and here is how it looked:
All together, we took enough steps to go from @Yinxfed 's beautiful home town of Bewdley in Worcerstershire to London - with plenty of steps left to tour around a bit! We hit a total of 353,996 steps, or about 183 miles (295 km), so we could make it to London easy.
Top 3 -
@jugar 84,127 steps
@Steph1498 73961 steps (and that is missing Saturday's!)
@YinxFed 64,550 steps
Great week for all, though - and it sure would be nice to have spent the week walking from Bewdley to London, amiright?
Hats off to all the steppers, including
@Micki48
@gak71
@evangsimmons170
Let's see how far we can get this week!2 -
@PlaneMonkey and @ashleycarole
Are we up and ready to roll? I just rescheduled my 2nd vaccine dose appointment now that they are allowing us to make them earlier, and in a couple of minutes, I'll get on my mat and make some moves. Have a great day!2
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