Downsizers - June 2021 Team Chat
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hi all. good evening. i hope everyone survived the week.
check in for 6/11:
steps - 11373. 4.5 mile walk this morning and a quick trip to the store to buy salads, since they were on sale. they were picked over by the time i got there.
calories - about 1600, probably less. hot air popcorn for dessert but i snacked alot all day. not much at one time but several times over the day.
exercise - 4.5 mile walk before breakfast. i learned not to do that again. gym tomorrow, hopefully. depends on my daughter.
tomorrow is red rose day and also rose (the wine) day. one trip to the store will give you both that you can enjoy. sunday is weed your garden day. have a wonderful time outdoors doing that. monday is international bath day. grab your bubble bath, scented candles and left over rose.5 -
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@rwood566
Roger, yes! We do have a lot of amazingly high steppers here. Thank you,I thought the same here (about @amymartin555 and @Megan_smartiepants1970 walking towards one another). I thought if I could get to a goal of 1 1/2 hours, I'd be elated. Megan is in my head at 6:30 telling me to wake up and have coffee so that I can get in a longer walk.
Roger during the beginning of the pandemic I made that soft loaf cake, I think it was called "jiggle cake". The kids saw the craze on YouTube and wanted to bake one. The kids and I ate the whole thing while trying to decide what it tasted it like.
Terrific step day 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 and that's while being in that awfully loud game room (you're a great dad, I do my best to get my kids to want to go almost anywhere else but there, too loud for this ol' lady). Another amazing calorie day for you, you're so good at moderating what you eat. 🙌🏻🙌🏻
@rwood566
I agree, about the banana cookie recipe being added to MFP, I would have thought it would have been calculated also. Did you like the cookies?
Wow, over 11,300 steps and a 4.5mile walk! Ok buddy, are you walking to see @amymartin555 and @Megan_smartiepants1970?? Amazing step day Roger!! Another low calorie day for you, great choice with the hot air popcorn. Thanks for the list of fun daily holiday 😄
@888Angie888
Incredible high step day! Love seeing those inspirational numbers 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Over FOUR hours AGAIN! Do you see this Roger(@rwood566)?! Megan that's absolutely phenomenal 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 25,000 steps and over 33,000 the day before! I'm sitting here at the kitchen table, at 6:45 in the morning (on a Saturday) having coffee feeling in awe of you.
I'm glad you're taking the weekend to recuperate from walking to Washington and back 😆
@Beverly2Hansen
That's an impressive list of high steps!! Every single day was over 12,000 with two days over 19,300 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Another high step day on your dad's birthday, and ate at a deficit 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 well done hitting all of your goals including the 2 liters of water and walking almost 13,000 steps!
@rlaskey2
Another terrific day of high steps! I'm sorry to hear about your toe and stomach pain. I hope the gel did the trick on your toe and your stomach feels better. Regarding posting here, do what you can, when you can. We are here to support one another 🤗
@Poobah1972
You are an exercise detective, trying to figure out what the variable was. The rest of the workout sounded like it went really well. You and Lynn are doing incredible together!!
@Beautyofdreams
SCORE! Love when I find deals like that.
@Tazaria87
Well done today with all of your goals👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 HOW do you have energy to walk on the treadmill after you put the kids to bed? Once mine were down, I'd be done 😆 Have fun at the farmers market with your mom and the kids.
@littleflutterby
Look at that impressive list of steps👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 and how you were able to convince yourself to go for a walk, not just a walk a really, really long walk! 🤗
@Aqualang26
Congratulations Laura on your loss 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@amymartin555
Another incredibly high day 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 over 30,200 steps! My legs hurt for you 🤣 that's amazing!
@roz0810
What a great post to end on! Another over 10,000 stepper 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Well done!
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Ok, drained my cup of coffee, and it's about 7:20. I need to get my booty out there and begin walking before it gets any later. Uh oh, I hear footsteps upstairs, someone is up. Have a great Saturday everyone!4 -
@littleflutterby
You have a right to be pleased. Great job going on a long walk. It has been very hot and it is so hard want move. You went anyway!
@Aqualang26
Nice loss! It’s great when we can actually see a reason for what is happening on the scale.
@amymartin555
Another impressive day! You have to be burning serious calories.
@Beverly2Hansen
Fantastic steps!
@rwood566
Another awesome step day! Why can you walk before breakfast? I know I can’t go without coffee.
@TheresaM787
Enjoy your walk!2 -
Steps 14,658
Yesterday I treated myself to a shopping day. I feel a little guilty about spending the money since I am not working but oh well I felt like I needed a few things and wouldn’t be able to do it once the kids are Home from school.
We went from a heat wave in the 90’s to a cold evening on the baseball field. I thought this was the last game but there is another play off game next week. I haven’t been cooking on these nights as it is right at dinner time.
I broke my blender the other day so I had to try the protein shake just shaken in my cup. it actually wasn’t bad and less clean up since I am super lazy.5 -
Check in for Friday
✅Steps 7,264
❌Sleep
✅Walk
I ended up walking to the market and drugstore yesterday as I remembered I needed a few things. I thought I was going to be short on steps as I was lying down more than usual due to pain. I just tried when I got the reminders to move to keeping going for an extra few minutes after it indicated I hit the 250 steps. I was over my calories more than I wanted to be yesterday. I had a really low blood sugar so once I treated it I ended up eating an extra snack to stabilize my sugars. The good news is I reduced my insulin another 2 units last night. I am getting closer to be off insulin.
I am off grocery shopping in a few. As always on Saturdays my walk will depend on my back/leg pain once I get my groceries away. Hopefully, I will get a small one in.
Have an awesome weekend!
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@363days
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@Tazaria87
@red1185
@lmf1012
@Beverly2Hansen
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@azkunk
@Beautyofdreams
@TheresaM787
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Steps 14,658
Yesterday I treated myself to a shopping day. I feel a little guilty about spending the money since I am not working but oh well I felt like I needed a few things and wouldn’t be able to do it once the kids are Home from school.
We went from a heat wave in the 90’s to a cold evening on the baseball field. I thought this was the last game but there is another play off game next week. I haven’t been cooking on these nights as it is right at dinner time.
I broke my blender the other day so I had to try the protein shake just shaken in my cup. it actually wasn’t bad and less clean up since I am super lazy.
You guys are all killing with those high step counts. I can’t wait to go shopping myself. Non essential stores opened yesterday after a few months. I need sandals and other summer clothes. Did you get any deals? My hubby doesn’t know it yet but it all is going to be my birthday present.5 -
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If I post a picture twice forgive me as I can hardly remember getting up in the morning let alone what I did a few days ago. 😂6
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lmf1012
Weigh in day Saturday
PW: 148
CW: 146.2
6/11 steps 9,865
Just plugging along down here in Texas, my oldest came home from school for a visit so that’s really nice. I absolutely love her company and miss her when she’s at school.6 -
@lindamtuck2018... I am missing steps for 6/10 I apologize if I missed it0
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I have been sooo busy with the new job and dance recital/rehearsals. My fast streak was 7 days and I will be breaking it today. My daughter had a rehearsal yesterday. We got there are 1:00 and did not leave until 8:00. I planned some Healy snacks but did not eat dinner since it went over so long. My daughter was hungry afterwards and so was I and I ate at 9:00. I will hold out as later as I can today but not sure that I will make it without coffee. 2 dance shows tonight and she has to be there at 4:00. Likely won’t get done until around 8:00 and the tradition is ice cream. I can handle the calories today but I’ll likely celebrate with her (she is big into traditions) so the fasting will get messed up again. I think I will just call this weekend a break from fasting and start again on Monday. She has 2 more shows on Sunday, another rehearsal on Tuesday and 2 shows on Friday and 2 shows on Saturday. I will do my best to fast but it’s a little hard with so much going on outside of my normal routine. I will do my best though because I feel it is really helping me stay focused and this week should be a good loss.5
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@TheresaM787 and @rwood566 ..you two crack me up ...LOL At least I am in your head @TheresaM787 I am your walking drill Sargent ... now get moving ...walk walk walk do not stop until you are in California LOL LOL LOL3
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I am ready to throw my scales out the door ... I am up another pound ... guess I should just drink water all day and nothing else ughhhhhhhhh5
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@TheresaM787 I like your idea of earning screen time. I never really thought of the danger, but when I got my glasses at Costco, they told me they put a protective element in the glasses for free for children, because so much screen time affects our eyes! On decluttering - I'm ALWAYS doing it and have boxes or stacks to put out! I've been trying to be more aware when I by something that I am bringing something into my house and ask myself if there is anything that can go. I just started reading the book The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. Some things I may not actually get rid of, but I have sorted, wrapped, labeled and boxed some of my china for my daughter, for later. I always feel better after cleaning something out....even if it is just my freezer.
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@lmf1012 - I know just how you feel seeing all of those step counts! It's so hard for me not to compare myself with others but we do what we can do, right?? Great work to you and all of the high steppers.
@beautyofdreams I hope it is your last skin graft and glad you are enjoying your new exercises.
@lindamtuck2018 Wow, I love your NSV's and I see a lot of improvement there. In regards to weight loss, something I'm starting to take a look at is WHAT I'm eating, not just calories. I know there are foods that cause inflammation for me, and decreasing or taking these out of my diet might help me to lose. For me, it is nuts, dairy, breads, etc. The meal delivery service I've been using is great, I really like it, but I have been eating more of the pasta and breads. I'd like to know if you find that this might make any difference for you. It will be two weeks before I get back to no breads and pasta, due to stopping deliveries, but I'm anxious to see if it makes a difference for me.3 -
@lindamtuck2018
363 days weigh in
PW 173
CW 173
I'm happy with this - I had two days of binging, and not so great the other days. I think the extra exercise has helped. I went to a new class at the Y called Cardio Blast. It seemed a lot like Zumba, but more exercises were in it and not so much of the "hip swaying sexy stuff" which I can't do anyway! I loved it - it is twice a week and I know it will get me to the gym. The other two days are zumba with friends. I had not been in about two months and one of the ladies looked at least a size smaller, if not more. I asked what she had been doing and it was 4 days a week of the zumba with some walking. It was cool to see how much that consistency had paid off for her.
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@amymartin555 Wow!!!!! I don't think I've ever done that, even with a fll day of hiking - good for you!!2
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@rwood566 I love knowing what day it is - makes me smile! You doing a great job at your goals.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 Glad you are able to getting back to the walking you love!3
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