Downsizers - June 2021 Team Chat
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Thanks for the congrats on the weight loss, guys. I'm not used to seeing my name there, and my head literally popped back when I did. Yesterday was not a good eating day for me. My mom broke her hip two weeks ago and has been in rehab for a week, but she is too weak to do much rehab and we are almost positive she will never go home again. She has a dog that she misses terribly but we are blessed with two wonderful caregivers that are keeping the dog and they will bring it to see her at least once a week. I will probably go by and get the dog on other days, too, to cheer her up. She has dementia and called me at 6:30 this morning to say there were 4 people in her room making fun of her. Her anxiety is up. Yesterday I used food like I used to use alcohol and today I am feeling "hung-over". I am trying to ask the question "Will I feel better the next day if I eat this?" and that has helped with some compulsion but yesterday I just let loose. My mom is 89 and I know this is a necessary stage of life. We all know it is still difficult. It is POURING today so I will get my steps through a video. I hope everyone enjoys their day.
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@Megan_smartiepants1970 wow - what is wrong with your scale - I bet you are asking the same question. Good for you getting back on the road to exercise - I bet Aspen is loving it
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Kind of interesting on calories burned-
Garmin gave 1965 'activity calories' for the day and MFP 1304 'exercise calories' even though both are linked? I ate extra that day...but not that much extra😉.2 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970 wow - what is wrong with your scale - I bet you are asking the same question. Good for you getting back on the road to exercise - I bet Aspen is loving it
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I am not sure .... I cleaned the feet ...put new batteries in it ..place it in the same spot on the floor ....I know eating convenient food for 4 weeks did not help as I did not weigh my food ...my daughter did sometimes (bless her heart ...I must say I got lucky in that I have 2 amazing children that hardly gave me problems) now we won't talk about me as a child/or teen lol ... I also know that it has only been a week that I am back to walking ...my scale better cooperate soon or it will be out the window LOL4 -
Thanks for the congrats on the weight loss, guys. I'm not used to seeing my name there, and my head literally popped back when I did. Yesterday was not a good eating day for me. My mom broke her hip two weeks ago and has been in rehab for a week, but she is too weak to do much rehab and we are almost positive she will never go home again. She has a dog that she misses terribly but we are blessed with two wonderful caregivers that are keeping the dog and they will bring it to see her at least once a week. I will probably go by and get the dog on other days, too, to cheer her up. She has dementia and called me at 6:30 this morning to say there were 4 people in her room making fun of her. Her anxiety is up. Yesterday I used food like I used to use alcohol and today I am feeling "hung-over". I am trying to ask the question "Will I feel better the next day if I eat this?" and that has helped with some compulsion but yesterday I just let loose. My mom is 89 and I know this is a necessary stage of life. We all know it is still difficult. It is POURING today so I will get my steps through a video. I hope everyone enjoys their day.
It has to be extremely difficult going through this with your Mom. It is nice of that someone is taking care of the dog and you visit. It is nice the rehab center allows the dog to visit.
I am the queen of using food to deal with feelings and have definitely woke up with a food hangover. I love the idea of asking will I feel better if I eat this. I read an interesting quote this morning. It said “food is the most abused anxiety drug. Exercise is the most underutilized antidepressant.”4 -
It is time for my friendly reminder for people's steps I need:
@littleflutterby 5/30-6/5
@rlaskey2 6/5
@Z1ORtza 6/1- 6/5
@Bluetail6 5/30- 6/5
@red1185 6/5
@lmf1012 6/5
@BRGking - 6/4-6/5
@amymartin555 6/5
Thank you everyone for your cooperation
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@363days
I wear a Fitbit and it reminds me to move if I've been sitting too long. I like that because even though I am very active throughout the day, there are some days where I sit more. So, I need reminders. My dogs are the same way. Sniff every mailbox and then leave their mark:) What short step videos do you like?
@lindamtuck2018
The air where I live is so hot and humid. My arms get wet with sweat just walking to the mailbox. When I walk out of the house to go outside, it reminds me of walking into a steam room. That is no exaggeration! Walks usually have to be early morning or late night unless they are short walks. Stay hydrated. I wear a thin t-shirt and shorts.
Thanks @Megan_smartiepants1970 @Beautyofdreams and @lindamtuck2018 !1 -
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The one thing that I think helps most is tracking everything that goes into my mouth. It is so, so easy to not realize how many calories one is taking in if not written down. That little bit of cream in my coffee, barbecue sauce on my chicken, ketchup, sour cream, a few bites of mashed potatoes, a few chips, a mini candy bar, etc. all adds up at the end of the day. So tracking is a habit that keeps me aware of my calorie intake and also helps me to make sure I'm getting enough protein and fiber each day.3 -
@Tazaria87
Sounds like a lovely day! What kind of cookies did you make? If you said already I apologize for asking again. The picture looked so good it is no wonder they disappeared.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Amazing steps! I need to do what you are doing and have a rest day. Thanks for the tips. I am ridiculous for not wearing sunscreen.
@azkunk
I think I need to get up earlier in the day. It was brutal when I went an hour ago. I saw a crazy person out jogging.
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Username : azkunk
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW:179.0
CW: 178.8
LTD: 28.2
I was hoping for more but a loss is a loss. I post my weekly average following along with what I do with my health coach. The past two days though the scale was 178.0, so I am hoping next week will be a bigger loss. Day 3 streak of 16hr fast and I think it might be making a difference. Weekends are usually tough for me but I have been mostly on track so far. Macros are a little off but calories are good.4 -
@363days - congratulations on the loss. I am sorry to hear about your mom. I’m sure there is a lot of stress right now but you’ve got the right attitude and a slip or two is not the end of the world.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 - my scale started acting funny and was over 5 yrs old, so I replaced it and feel more confident in the reading now1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Tazaria87
Sounds like a lovely day! What kind of cookies did you make? If you said already I apologize for asking again. The picture looked so good it is no wonder they disappeared.
Sugar cookies with royal icing1 -
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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Hi lovely people
I am here real quick for my steps
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps June
01/06/2021 8.272 steps
02/06/2021 17.220 steps
03/06/2021 15.019 steps
04/06/2021 8.875 steps
05/06/2021 8.403 steps
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »It is time for my friendly reminder for people's steps I need:
@littleflutterby 5/30-6/5
@rlaskey2 6/5
@Z1ORtza 6/1- 6/5
@Bluetail6 5/30- 6/5
@red1185 6/5
@lmf1012 6/5
@BRGking - 6/4-6/5
@amymartin555 6/5
Thank you everyone for your cooperation
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@rwood566 Thank you, I'm not sure what it is exactly. But I'm using it.
Good Evening Everyone...
What a long day... Lynn and I are totally boned. (as in tired... sheesh 😁)
Basically an 8-hour drive, and the stiff legs and the sore butt that comes with it. The Parking Lot deal went off without a hitch. The Iron Master Dumbbells, Stand, and Heavy Handle kit were all indeed BRAND NEW IN BOX. Boxes were never even opened.
First thing we did when we got home, is unloaded all 6 boxes, and straight into the Exercise room we went and started unpacking and putting it all together. Not even a scratch on anything. LOVE IT.
For those that might wonder what you're looking at. You will see some Allen head screws; those Allen head screws are what hold the Heavy Handle kit to the inside handle of either side of the dumbbell. Effectively this add 15lbs to each dumbbell, and brings the center of gravity closer to your hand. Which makes lifting these things much more comfortable. And there is still more than enough room for you hand to grip it with pleasure. 😋
Also, I thought I would show you a comparison between the screw type Adjustable and the Iron Master... Both are set up for 50lbs, so the weights between each are identical in that photo. The Square plates of the Iron master, stack together like cups and Sauces, so they are very weight dense. More weight in a small package which is great. Also note the Iron Masters are 6.7" Square... Whereas the 10lb round plates for the Screw type are much much larger. This means when you perform exercises like Bent Over DB Rows with the Iron Masters you will be able to draw you elbows back and raise the weight much further than the bulky Screw Type Adjustable will allow. Not only that the Iron masters are much shorter in overall length, so they allow much more freedom of movement and greater range of motion which will come into play in many exercises. 👍
So, imagine you're setting up to do DB bench presses with the Adjustable Screw Type... Just look at that long Shank stick out of each end of those things. It's painful, and it bruises. It's pretty much a no go after you reach a certain weight, you basically need someone to pick it up for you. Now imagine putting that nice shiny circle of the iron master down on your thigh.... OH COMFORT! No bruises, and you can now use your knees to kick up your DB's like you would with Normal Dumbbells. 😎
And all that stuff is the bonus material... The real reason Iron Master is the best, is you can literally twist that big round shinny end a quarter turn and pull it all the way out, and either add plates or take them out, and then jam the thing back in and quarter turn.... DONE. Literally 10 times quicker if not more to adjust weights it's just so nice. Plus, it doesn't come loose when you're lifting like the Screw type. 💪
I guess the only down side, is by installing the Heavy Handle Kit... The Dumbbells now Quickly adjust from 25-90 pounds. Whereas, without the kit, it's 10-75. So that's why I'm keeping my smaller set of Screw type Adjustable to handle the 10-22.5 range. 😛
The max weight of the Adjustable screw type in the picture is 100LB, possibly if I had more 10LB round plates 115? But They also sell expansion plates for the Iron Master.... With the Expansion pack, were looking at a range 25-135 (which I will get at some point), and a second expansion pack bring it to 25-180LB YES THAT'S RIGHT 180 POUNDS PER DUMBBELL. 🤪😜😁 Of course I don't believe I'll ever need to go to 180LB DBs, unless perhaps a farmer's walk one day? And with that much stacked weight, it would probably be longer than the Screw type at that point. lol
So yeah... I think they are the BOMB! If you in the market for an adjustable Dumbbell set that just like the big dumbbells in the Gym, then this is it. 👍
Peace Guys and Gals, and GOOD NIGHT!
PS today was our 19th consecutive Sunday Fast. 🤓🤗
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@Poobah1972 - I never heard of iron master ... very nice!2
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Great day celebrating my sons 8th birthday. Early soccer game, day with family and hibachi dinner with friends. Not the most active day but I ate sushi instead of hibachi because I was nervous about all the sodium. And my friend reminded me the last time we went there years ago I felt crappy after I ate it.4 -
@azkunk
Congrats on the loss! It’s moving in the right direction. Great job on the fasting. Mine got messed up on the weekend due to a later dinner then snack on Friday. Saturday I ate much earlier than I usually do.
@iradi8
I need to get some shorts. Definitely going to try walking early in the morning.
@Poobah1972
Looks like a great set. Glad it was worth the drive.
@rlaskey2
Happy Birthday to your son!
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Username : azkunk
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW:179.0
CW: 178.8
LTD: 28.2
I was hoping for more but a loss is a loss. I post my weekly average following along with what I do with my health coach. The past two days though the scale was 178.0, so I am hoping next week will be a bigger loss. Day 3 streak of 16hr fast and I think it might be making a difference. Weekends are usually tough for me but I have been mostly on track so far. Macros are a little off but calories are good.
I bet it's definitely 178 and your next week average will be impressive!
Congrats on your 16:8 IF window. How are you feeling?
I've definitely found that macros can be trickier to hit on IF because you dont have as many opportunities to tweak them. You might want to consider pre-logging to tweak before you prepare, even if just for a little while to get a better handle on what your macros should look like in only two meals.
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@lindamtuck2018 re: heat and humidity: I also live in a turned up steam room like @iradi8 It's lovely and lush but summer's are brutal. The humidity holds the heat in the air so early morning and late night are barely better. Honestly, I've cut walk time down by 75%. Rather than 1.5 walk, we do two 20-minute walks. We do have a pool, so sometimes we get our suits on before walking so we can get in right after and that reward keeps me going longer but I also have to be mindful of the baby overheating. Really, when it's this humid, I should just use the air conditioned gym. Idk if that's an option for you.1
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Aqualang26 wrote: »@lindamtuck2018 re: heat and humidity: I also live in a turned up steam room like @iradi8 It's lovely and lush but summer's are brutal. The humidity holds the heat in the air so early morning and late night are barely better. Honestly, I've cut walk time down by 75%. Rather than 1.5 walk, we do two 20-minute walks. We do have a pool, so sometimes we get our suits on before walking so we can get in right after and that reward keeps me going longer but I also have to be mindful of the baby overheating. Really, when it's this humid, I should just use the air conditioned gym. Idk if that's an option for you.
We are still in lockdown. Restrictions are starting to be eased June 14th but it’s along way off before gyms open.2 -
Steps steps stepsssssssss
30/5-4006
31/5- 9934
1/6- 3138
2/6- 4028
3/6- 4087
4/6- 4079
5/6- 2023
still working on todays!
I really didn't do much movement this week- the HUMIDITY. omg. I also didnt work much this week, which is always a blessing. But then to top it off, I jacked my back pretty bad on friday night so yesterday was a total write off. Feeling a lot better today. Ironically, I think the movement really helped!!! And the naproxen haha.
Alsooooo
I am not logging my food on MFP right now because I signed up for noom, just for a laugh and logging my food there, rather than doing it twice. The app encourages me to weigh in every day and yesterday I made it into the 280's!!! I'd love for it to stay that way on Tuesday for SURE!!!!
I have to go continue my studies before my wife and I have some TV time before bed. She also jacked her back on friday night, weird how we both got saw backs from merely existing! But hers is worse so I'm doing the bending haha.
Hope everyone is well, and staying safe!!!
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Today's step count is at 15,729. Not bad when I thought I wouldn't even get 10,000. I drove down to see my daughter at Purdue today. It is about 2 1/2 hour drive each way. She had a rare day off from school. (She is in her 4th year studying to be a Veterinarian) we did manage a small walk while down there so that helped. On a positive note we didnt stop off anywhere to eat fast food like we normally would when driving there. I waited until I got home and fix something here.6
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@rwood566
I used to love watching those two shows. They get so technical, love that! Libby (the free library app) has their e-magazines that you can borrow.
@lindamtuck2018
Well done, four for four 👏🏻👏🏻 That's a great idea, a walk to Tim Hortons and a nice ride home with Garry. Look at all of your steps even before your walk for tea!
I walk either early (not 5:30 early, closer to 7:00) in the morning or after the sun goes down. It gets really hot and humid around 9AM and stays that way until sunset. @363days mentioned that she walks to step videos, that may be a nice change to get out of the heat. I love the little turtle motivation- I used that on my walk this morning, I started slowing down and then remembered your message "Your speed doesn't matter. Forward is forward." Thank you Linda, that was perfect timing🤗
@Tazaria87
Nice job getting all of those ✅s 👏🏻👏🏻 Of course your beautiful cookies went fast, they were so adorable! It sounds like you had a nice day together.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Are you kidding me?!? 30,820 steps?!? Not 20,820 - which would be absolutely incredible. THIRTY THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED AND TWENTY STEPS 🤣🤩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Is that a new personal best? Wow!! Sitting stunned over here😲🙌🏻🙌🏻
@Beautyofdreams
Congratulations on your loss 👏🏻👏🏻 fantastic work!
@363days
Congratulations again on being Top 3! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you, that helps. What are your favorite step videos? Wow, terrific step day 🙌🏻🙌🏻! I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I can't imagine how challenging this is for you. I'm glad that she has you and the care givers to give her comfort and bring her dog for visits. You are handling this so well, and then to even go as far as to question your food choices before eating. You're a strong woman. 🤗
@888Angie888
Excellent step day for you too👏🏻👏🏻
@iradi8
That's so true! I agree, tracking is key. If I don't track, then I lose track. I forget about the scoop of this, smear of that. Congratulations on being Top 3!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@azkunk
Congratulations on your loss! You're doing amazing 👏🏻👏🏻 and it looks like you're doing really well with IF (2 for 2-days; woo hoo).
@Z10Rtza and @lmf1012
Way to go with your high steps! You both are doing fantastic 👏🏻👏🏻
@Poobah1972
Whew 😅 glad that it truly was NIB and that you are loving them. It sounds like they truly make a difference 🤩
@rlaskey2
Absolutely incredible amount of steps! Happy 8th birthday to your son 🎉 It sounds like you had a lovely day. Now that is a terrific idea, sticking to the sushi instead of going for hibachi.
@littleflutterby
You had a great list of steps 👏🏻👏🏻 I'm sorry to hear about both your back and your wife's back, that sounds so painful. I hope you have relief soon. Congratulations on entering the 280s!! I'm so happy for you. How are you enjoying Noom? I only did the two week trial. Keep going, you're doing spectacular 🤩
@amymartin555
Wow, look at that phenomenal amount of steps - 15,729👏🏻👏🏻!! Amy, that's a huge jump from 10,000. I'm so happy for you 😃 You showed some serious self control not stopping for fast food, especially on long car trips. Amy, you waited 👏🏻👏🏻 until you got home to fix something to eat🙌🏻🙌🏻
🎉Congratulations to our Top 3 of the Week 🎉
@BRGking
@iradi8
@363days
🙌🏻Congratulations to all who have tracked their food, added movement/exercise to their day, chose something healthy, worked to hit their goals, showed up to get healthy 🙌🏻4 -
Bike- 30 minutes, 8 miles 👎 it took an extra two minutes
Steps- 10,000 ✅
Seltzer- 8 cups 👎 only five cups
Tracked everything ate and drank ✅
Under calorie budget ✅
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Bike 32 minutes, 8 miles, moderate effort
Steps 15,100
I went on my longest walk so far, 4.3 miles. I realized that I need to get out earlier, it's getting way too hot to be walking past 9AM. I'm passing out as I'm typing, I had so much to say, but all I can think of typing right now is "nighty night".3 -
@TheresaM787 no ma'am not kidding you .....That is my personal best everrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
As for walking dvd's I absolutely love Leslie Sansone... I used those a lot ..I still do when something comes up and we aren't able to get out and walk2 -
TheresaM787 wrote: »Bike- 30 minutes, 8 miles 👎 it took an extra two minutes
Steps- 10,000 ✅
Seltzer- 8 cups 👎 only five cups
Tracked everything ate and drank ✅
Under calorie budget ✅
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Bike 32 minutes, 8 miles, moderate effort
Steps 15,100
I went on my longest walk so far, 4.3 miles. I realized that I need to get out earlier, it's getting way too hot to be walking past 9AM. I'm passing out as I'm typing, I had so much to say, but all I can think of typing right now is "nighty night".
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congrats to the team leaders. well done. congrats, as well, to everyone for helping us take the green challenge.
good luck in the heat, everyone. stay hydrated and remember sun screen.
check in for 6/6:
steps - 10205
calories - 1630 or so. finished up my big breakfast so i had another salad for lunch to make up for it. watermelon for dessert.
exercise - 3.6 mile slow walk this morning. left at 7:30 with it overcast before it got to hot. took 1 hr 20.
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