Downsizers - June 2021 Team Chat
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Check in for Wednesday
✅Steps 8,877
✅Sleep
✅Walk
✅physio 2/2
Got up this morning and promptly went right back to bed. I woke with a bad headache. I think it is a combination of the weather change and all the excitement yesterday. I am so excited the exercise room opened but the best news is Newfoundland is going to start opening its borders to the rest of Canada starting July 1st. It depends on vaccination rate there and the person travelling has to be vaccinated. As soon as we get an idea on when Garry’s dentures are going to be done we are going for a month. It is such a relief to know we can go see our parents. It’s been 2 years so there will be lots of hugs and tears. Also, lots of food. 😬
I am off for a short walk and try the exercise bike again. I will respond to some of the posts when I get back.
Have a great Thursday!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps 7,798
Exercise bike 17 minutes moderate effort
I need clarification on your steps ..is it 8877 or 7798 plus the steps that I calculated for you exercise bike?
Sorry I didn’t change it from the days before. Correct steps is 7,798 plus the bike.
Awesome steps ....11,198
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Just got out of a hot epson salt bath ... my calves are tight and sore and my poor toes hurt... another than that I feel good .... Getting ready to have coffee in 10 minutes (doing IF) ....then at 1pm having a yummy salad .... not much going on here today 5
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God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Our contractor passed away suddenly on Tuesday. He had just taped the condo for painting. When I found out, I immediately assured the family we would pay for the work he had completed. I’m now writing up a document I will attach to the final payment. I am so sorry for his family. His wife just lost her father last month. On a harsher note, I am now staying in a hotel as the condo is uninhabitable. I did find someone I trust who, I should have used originally, to finish up the work this weekend. I have extended my stay yet again... On Tuesday, my sister’s in-laws are coming for 3 weeks. They have been planning this trip for a very long time. I will have it completed. I truly believe it’s not what life throws at us, but how we handle it that matters. I’m doing my best. I’m going on a walk in a couple of hours with my brother and sister in law, so that should help me deal with some of this stress. And I am stressed. Be well everyone, I’ll check in when I can. Lee
Terrible news... Very sad.
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Steps- 10,000 ✅
Seltzer- 8 cups 👎 only five cups
Tracked everything ate and drank ✅
Under calorie budget 👎 I still have 100 calories left, but watching the rest of the game, so....
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps 12,500
I got a late start on my walk this morning, I wasn't watching the time while responding to posts and completely lost track of time. The good news was that by the time I was ready to go for my walk, my husband was awake and asked to come walk with me. We walked for about 1.8 miles, then went back to the family. Later on, I went to call my mom when I remembered all of those steps that I was able to get while chatting with my sister on the phone. So, I put the sneaks back on, called mom and began a second walk. Another mile checked off. It rained from then on, when it cleared, I went for a mile walk before the hockey game. Happy that I was able to hit my goal, although I also want to start working on increasing my endurance to take longer walks. I need to remember not every day goes as planned, I got in my steps and I got to walk with my honey. I am also working on creating a new habit, chatting on the phone = going for a walk.
I caved today and ate the donut. It was so yummy. Normally, I'd eat four or five donuts. I was able to stop at one 🎉7 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
1. Meal prepping for Keto
2. leafy greens
3. not enough sleep
4. pistachios
5. since I am co-captain I won't answer this one
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I fasted for 16 hours 🎉 In my 8 hour eating window, I did not reach 1000 calories nor did I reach my protein goal. I even had a protein shake and only hit 84g of protein. I will need to adjust things tomorrow. My fatigue and joint pain seemed to decrease while I was on my break but now that I am back on track, it’s starting to come back. I should be rowing right now but I’m sleepy and my knees hurt. I can totally take a nap but I need to pick my daughter up from dance in an hour.8
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
1. Remained eating mostly the healthy foods while on staycation with the in-laws.
2. Definitely more fish.
3. Not drinking enough water and not having previously communicated my healthy eating plans to my husband.
4. Donuts. Although, I already had one.
5. No specific topic at the moment.
6. I'm your Team Motivator. Please let us know what we can do, we are here to help and support you. 🤗4 -
@TheresaM787 - good job sticking to one donut. I know how hard that is. Moderation not deprivation ... that is the key to making this a sustainable lifestyle. I am not keto just coming off of a break with higher carbs and too many bad, sugar rich choices. Today was a bit better
@Megan_smartiepants1970 - epsom salt will definitely help with the toe. I some times tape a gauze cushion to keep my toe from touch the other toe which helps me.
@lindamtuck2018 - what a disappointment that your gym is still closed. July will be here before you know it! But I’m sure the good news of being able to visit your parents soon overshadowed that disappointment. I am so happy for you.
@Bluetail6 - what an ordeal. I’m glad you found another contractor to complete the work so quickly
@rwood566 - can’t say that I have ever had cognac but donuts on the other hand, that deserves its own day 🤤
@rlaskey2 - I forgot all about watermelon feta salad and I have the ingredients in my fridge. Thanks for the reminder ... too bad I am in my fasting window now
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@azkunk
Congrats on hitting your fasting for 16 hours! Less than a 1,000 calories? You are determined. That was a great idea having a protein shake. What is your protein goal? I'm glad that the joint pain and fatigue went mostly away. Thank you! I completely agree with that philosophy, "moderation, not deprivation." I need to learn to moderate better. Although, tonight I did well. Thank you!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Well after all of that walking, I can definitely see why you would need an epson salt hot soak. I hope it helps and you feel raring to go in the morning.
@lindamtuck2018
Thank you so much! That means a lot 🤗1 -
TheresaM787 wrote: »@azkunk
Congrats on hitting your fasting for 16 hours! Less than a 1,000 calories? You are determined. That was a great idea having a protein shake. What is your protein goal? I'm glad that the joint pain and fatigue went mostly away. Thank you! I completely agree with that philosophy, "moderation, not deprivation." I need to learn to moderate better. Although, tonight I did well. Thank you!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Well after all of that walking, I can definitely see why you would need an epson salt hot soak. I hope it helps and you feel raring to go in the morning.
@lindamtuck2018
Thank you so much! That means a lot 🤗
It did help and I am ready to go in the morning🙂1 -
@lindamtuck2018
I think the biggest change is that I hardly ever have heartburn. I used to eat antacids almost every day. I had them in my purse, my car, next to the sofa, etc. I rarely need them now. Another change is that I am not constantly tugging on my shirts and my clothing when I am out of the house. I used to fool with my clothes a lot to make sure they weren't clinging and such:)2 -
@TheresaM787
Great job on choosing to have only one donut and then following through with that! Not easy at all:)
@Bluetail6
So horrible that your contractor died. I'm so sorry. That is great that you will use a walk to help with the stress.
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TheresaM787 wrote: »@azkunk
Congrats on hitting your fasting for 16 hours! Less than a 1,000 calories? You are determined. That was a great idea having a protein shake. What is your protein goal? I'm glad that the joint pain and fatigue went mostly away. Thank you! I completely agree with that philosophy, "moderation, not deprivation." I need to learn to moderate better. Although, tonight I did well. Thank you!
My macro goals are P-105g, C-115 and F-40. Today was low at 84, 94 and 46.
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Happy to report that I was asked to bring home Mexican food for dinner and did not get anything for myself and then I was asked to stop for ice cream on the way home from dance which is a my biggest weakness but I resisted. Even though I am low on calories and could have made a healthy choice with skinny cow or sorbet, I did not want to restart that fasting clock at 9:00. I want to give this IF a shot. But I am afraid the weekend will be hard.7
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Step count 25,460 plus 1000 jumps. Did not do my smart hoop but I did do some kettlebell swings. I did 4 sets of 25. Stayed under calorie goal.6
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Username: roz0810
Weigh In Day: Thursday
PW: 248.2
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@Bluetail6 so sorry about your contractor. That was a very nice gesture to pay the family. Glad you found another. I hope you are taking it well.
Check in for 6/3:
Steps 2730. I also used the recumbent bike 6.2 miles 23 minutes moderate effort 16 mph at the end.
Calories - about 1650. Had stove top popcorn and right as I ate it I remembered I bought a watermelon. I keep forgetting good food.
Exercise - gym. 5 machines and bike when to many idiots started exercising around me without masks.
My dr. Is on vacation this week. Her replacement called and said he would rather have me skip all exercise until she gets back. After the call I went to the gym. At least my chest hasn't hurt today.5 -
It's so nice to hear about y'all walking with your daughters! I really miss our walks - it's just too hot and humid here in south florida to do more than around the block. We were doing 1.5 hour walks every morning. They were lovely - we got fresh air, sunshine, made some crow friends we fed every day, chatted with bees and checked out gators. Plus, it was a nice break as I didn't have to constantly entertain her and there wasn't much whining (she's coming up on 2.)
In other news, her big brother (he's 21) is moving across the country tomorrow and I'm so incredibly anxious about it - but proud of him too.
I'm still having lots of guilt about eating, even when I'm below my calorie threshold. Idk what it's about but it sucks. I have to make myself eat to what I should be, but then I'm just convinced the scale is going to show a gain. I only weigh myself once or twice a week because I dread it.6
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