Downsizers - June 2021 Team Chat
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This week's challenge is up! Give something up for the week and feel amazing.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10834212/june-week-1-challenge-zero-for-a-week#latest
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
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Username : azkunk
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW:179.8
CW: 179.0
LTD: 28
Small loss this week. But it’s a loss and the first one in a long time. I started strong this week but then slipped as the long weekend started. I need to figure a way to keep things in control as the weekend approaches. That will be my goal for this week.3 -
Hello everyone - I'm Jim and I've been a member of Downsizers since the start of 2021. I'm married and a proud father of four (2 girls and 2 boys ranging between 15 - 24) living in St. Louis, Missouri. I started my weight loss journey in the Spring of 2019 steadily losing 35 lbs (240 starting weight) and then gaining about 15 lbs back when my work-life situation changed during COVID. Working from home (and life in general) was pretty stressful and the pantry full of the kids junk food was too convenient and it took its toll.
I re-started my weight-loss and fitness plan last December and was off to a great start but recently developed something that appears to be a hernia in the last 2 weeks (thankfully I'm not in any real pain) so I've stopped exercising until I can get in to see my doctor on June 7th. For now, I'm just trying to eat reasonably healthy to maintain status quo and hope to get back on track soon.
Wishing everyone a productive month!
I feel for you Jim.... I just had my 2nd hernia surgery on April 28th ...This one was more intense because it was an Incisional hernia...My 1st one was a tubal ligation back in 2005 after my daughter was born ...I am finally able to resume my walks which will start tomorrow ...I am excited .... Best wishes to you when you get yours done
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I just realized that June will be 1 whole year that I have been with this amazing group .... I appreciate every single one of you .... You have helped me in more ways than you know ........Tomorrow I start walking with my clan ....getting back on Keto tomorrow which I am excited about and so is my waist (convenient food is now done thank goodness) swimming in my pool, possibly trying PIYO which is a low impact beach body program and doing intermittent fasting again ( I had great success in the past) if I can't lose weight this month then something is seriously wrong .. I am happy to be more involved in our group this month now that my hernia surgery is behind me 4
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TheresaM787 wrote: »
One of the many benefits of our incredibly supportive team, is how we freely share tips that have helped us with weight loss. What tips would you like to share about weight loss?
Here is a podcast episode that focuses solely on tips:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-only-look-thin/id1335251466?i=1000497716586
My biggest tip is to pre log your food. I do it for a week in advance as I make a menu for the week. I just add the serving sizes when I weigh my food at each meal or snack.2 -
My biggest tip is do not just rely on the scale ...sometimes it lies to us and derails us .... take measurements or how does your clothes fit is also a good measurement to tell us well my pants fit looser so I am losing weight 2 -
A friendly reminder that I need the following people's steps
@Tazaria87 5/29
@red1185 5/29
If I do not have your steps by the evening of 5/31 I will be zeroing them out
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Thank you to all that did an introduction. It is fun to read and learn a little bit about everyone.
@rwood566
Great day with calories! I hope they figure your dizziness out. It’s not fun. If the band on the Fitbit is bothering you maybe replacing it with a different kind of material might help. There are all kinds on Amazon.
@rlaskey2
I love lazy days. Your right though, it always leads to more snacking. Great job on doing your workout.
@azkunk
Nice loss! Weekends are problematic for me too. I have been working hard to change this over the last few weeks. It went from having a small treat on Fridays to treats the entire weekend. I have got it back to just Saturdays but I am still having too many treats. That’s what I am working on now. Do you still average your calories?
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Happy 1 year! I just got back to intermittent fasting also. It really helped me before so we will see how it does this month.
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About me ... I started this chapter of my weight loss journey one year ago when I turned 49 and vowed to lose 50 lbs by 50. I ended up losing 30 which was shy of my goal but still an accomplishment. Lately, I have lost some of my motivation but I am starting to regain it. I have 2 kids, a 14 yr old boy and an 11 yr old girl. My daughter is a competitive dancer so taking her to and from her dance commitments keep me busy. I recently got a promotion at work which officially takes effect today. My goals for this month will focus on staying on track since this month is busy for dance ... June recitals mean 8 shows and 4 different days for recitals, in addition to the continued 5 hours of dance class per week. Plus, the new responsibilities of the director job while searching for the person to replace me and pick up my specialist work.
June Goals:
1. Row 20 minutes 5x/ wk by the end of June
2. Limit take out to 4x total this month
3. Track EVERYTHING as accurately as possible
I had my first loss in weeks this week and I am not going to focus on the scale this month. This month, it is all about tracking accurately, getting back into rowing, limiting takeout/ cafeteria meals and hitting my nutrition/ water goals. If I focus on those things, the scale will fall in line.
Welcome to the newbies and I wish all of us a successful month
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Check in for Saturday
✅Steps 8,067
✅Sleep
✅Walk
❌physio 0/2
It was so busy yesterday that I only got a short walk. I was moving lots so I got my steps. I did slack on the physio. The grandkids came for a sleepover and just left a short time ago. We had more treats than we should have yesterday putting me over calories. We had a nice walk this morning. They got a frosty at Wendy’s (don’t tell my daughter) while we were walking but I passed. I am going to do a few laps around the apartment to make sure I get my steps, wash the floors and fold the laundry then I am then doing nothing else but watch Netflix for the day.
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my tip is to take your weight loss journey seriously. you are trying to make yourself better for the rest of your life, not just the next class reunion. the journey doesn't end with your goal weight. that's just the end of the first period.6
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i love the first of the month, reading everyone's stories. you are all so inspiring.
quick check in...just completed my first 5 mile walk. my fitbit said 4.78 but google maps said 5.0. it took 1:38. now i have a quick recovery time since daughter wants to go to the gym after she gets off in 2 hours. one bad note about the walk was my dizzy spell during cooldown stretching. it was the worst i've had and was staggering around trying to stay upright since i was on concrete. i really hope they can figure it out quickly.
i just saw that i forgot to mention in my intro that i'm in San Diego.
have a great sunday.4 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Thank you to all that did an introduction. It is fun to read and learn a little bit about everyone.
@rwood566
Great day with calories! I hope they figure your dizziness out. It’s not fun. If the band on the Fitbit is bothering you maybe replacing it with a different kind of material might help. There are all kinds on Amazon.
@rlaskey2
I love lazy days. Your right though, it always leads to more snacking. Great job on doing your workout.
@azkunk
Nice loss! Weekends are problematic for me too. I have been working hard to change this over the last few weeks. It went from having a small treat on Fridays to treats the entire weekend. I have got it back to just Saturdays but I am still having too many treats. That’s what I am working on now. Do you still average your calories?
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Happy 1 year! I just got back to intermittent fasting also. It really helped me before so we will see how it does this month.
Thanks Linda .... Awesome ....I will be starting IF tonight and Keto tomorrow along with walking and swimming 1 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps
01/05/2021 10.853 steps
02/05/2021 14.765 steps
03/05/2021 12.513 steps
04/05/2021 8.844 steps
05/05/2021 14.205 steps
06/05/2021 10.613 steps
07/05/2021 5.903 steps
08/05/2021 11.289 steps
09/05/2021 11.506 steps
10/05/2021 16.233 steps + 1 hour of zumba.
11/05/2021 13 018 steps + 45 minutes of zumba
12/05/2021 15.673 steps
13/05/2021 6.790 steps
14/05/2021 14.821 steps
15/05/2021 8.488 steps
16/05/2021 18.949 steps
17/05/2021 10.313 steps
18/05/2021 11.773 steps
19/05/2021 18.673 steps
20/05/2021 12.816 steps
21/05/2021 5.087 steps
22/05/2021 13.842 steps + 30 min elliptical machine +Horizontal row machine 5 repetitions of 15x 18 kg + Seated leg press machine 5 rep. 15x 18 kg + Leg adduction machine 5 rep 15 x 32 kg
23/05/2021 10.072 steps
2405/2021 4.133 steps + 80 squats + 50 lateral raise
25/05/2021 12.353 steps + 50 squats + 5 rep 15 x 32 kg Leg abduction machine + 30 min elliptical machine + 15 min running in the treadmill
26/05/2021 9.696 steps + 50 squats
27/05/2021 5.335 steps + 100 squats + 30 min elliptical machine
28/05/2021 8.655 steps + 100 squats
29/05/2021 13.408 steps + 5 x 15x 32 kg Leg abduction machine + 30 min elliptical machine + 5 x 15x 32 kg Leg adduction machine + 5 x 15 x 25 kg seated leg extension + 5 x 15 x 18 kg Lying leg curl machine + 5 x 15 x 25 kg Seated leg press machine + 100 squats
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Hiya!! happy June (ish!)
first of all- steps, then I'll do an intro
24/5- 6920
25/5-3463
26/5-2481
27/5-14148
28/5-7023
29/5-11102
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Hi all, so glad a new, fresh month is upon us!
For those who don't know me- I'm Tanya, 33, originally from Liverpool, England and now living in Toronto, Canada!
Weight and body image have always been a problem for me. From either being unhealthily skinny to being nearly 400lb, I've been through it all. I'm in recovery from food addiction and compulsive overeating, and so grateful that I have different sources of support to live my life binge-free!
I joined F2F in November of last year. I had an epiphany in October when I realised that I needed a massive change in my life, otherwise the physical and mental pain I was feeling would get worse. So I changed my diet and upped my physical activity. Since then, I have lost nearly 85lb and already feeling the benefits of a healthier lifestyle.
This group has been a great motivator for me. The weekly check ins, the encouragement, the goals I set, have all helped.
In January I had some health issues so my weight loss has kinda stalled, but even if it's "just" a couple of pounds down in a month, it's showing that what I'm doing is working!
I'm going to be here for the long-haul. I still have 116lb to go to get to my goal weight and I know I can get there!
So, to anyone new- welcome to the quietest team in the history of MFP! (That's a total fib haha) Stick with us- celebrate your highs and lows with us because whether you are maintaining your weight, or have a lot to lose, this is a non-judgemental space, and lots of people are willing to be there for you
So the summer is just around the corner which means more nice days for me to get out and about! I went for a couple of nice walks with friends last week (It's the only thing you can really do in Ontario right now lol.) I have a moderate case of shin splints so have to take it easy this week
But I did do some dancing on the wii this week! I also got a nasty little blister on my heel yesterday too -_-
I'm still hoping to go home to visit my family in October, depending on quarantine rules in both the UK and Canada, and would love to lose another 40lb by then if possible. 5 months, less than 10lb a month, it might just work, we shall see! I don't always focus on my losses though. Like I've said before, I know weight loss is a positive consequence of doing the do things, as well as my body cooperating (because sometimes it just be like that
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*June Goals*
* 4,000 steps a day
* dance 3x a week
* outside walk at least twice a week
* limit diet sodas to 2 a day
* drink at least 100oz water a day
* make better choices on takeout Tuesdays
I might add more as the month goes on lol
So psyched for a new month!!!2 -
here is a little progress picture. I struggle to see the difference sometimes but I am getting there lol. Someone on my main page suggested I post it here, so here's me!
The first picture was taken just after my birthday, so a year ago. I was about 375lb and the second picture was taken last week, I'm about 291lb 11 -
Username: Beautyofdreams
Weigh-In Day: Sunday
PW: ???
CW: 151.3
Up 6 pounds from previous low so time to crack down.3
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