WaistAways-July Chat 2021
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Wednesday people - you are rocking the weigh-ins! Fantastic results so far
I ended up making a huge batch of arugula and basil pesto today - there was so much to pick that I decided there was no way it would get used up fresh. I love arugula pesto, usually with walnuts rather than pine nuts to keep the cost down, and not too much oil. I freeze it pressed flat in a freezer bag so it is easy to break off as much as I need for whatever I'm cooking. I planted a different variety of basil this year, and it is especially tasty. The first of the cherry tomatoes are getting some colour now too - yay!
With so much cutting in the garden and then washing, processing, and freezing pesto, steps were not so hot today. Will get back at it tomorrow!5 -
Hey everyone - can't believe Wednesday is already drawing to a close.
Today Brad and I went west to do a hike called Siffleur Falls... great scenery in a part of Central Alberta I've not done much exploring of yet.
He is off having a massage right now... lucky guy and he couldn't have timed that better as I'm sure his muscles are thanking him.
Tomorrow is our last big outdoor adventure for this week of holidays - looks like the weather will be in the cards for our bike of the legacy trail from Canmore to Banff. Not perfect, but no lightning or anything... and hoping any precipitation will be minimal.
Have a few more activities planned for the rest of the week but nothing that requires as much driving so we'll be able to kick back and relax a bit more. Feels like we'll blink and it'll be time to be back at work, so just trying to enjoy the moments.
Hope everyone's week is going well.2 -
07/07 exercise -
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Heads up for weigh-ins:
Wednesday still due:
@PlaneMonkey
@MoStacy
Coming up for Thursday:
@ashleycarole86
@eggfreak
@marsipan100
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Today after 4 years I went out biking at 6 am, it felt good to bike in the city without the need to stop behind a traffic light, so I could bike faster. also, all the stores and bakeries were closed so hopefully, I was not able to buy anything to eat during my bike trip.:D6
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Ugh... Knee is feeling better though, it hasn't buckled today at all, just twinged a little q couple of times. Hoping to be back to exercise by Saturday.5 -
@jugar steps for July 7
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Username ashleycarole86
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Happy Thursday!
Got a plan? Get to it!
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Username bowens1973
PW 222.2
CW 222.4
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PlaneMonkey
CW 192.0
Sorry I'm late! lost track of the days. We've been using every minute of daylight after work to keep plugging away at this Deck Build. Dinner has been after 7pm every day this week. Today is supposed to rain starting soon so that means a break from construction to go shopping for food instead of lumber! (Oh joy...)
I am starting to become one of the "breakfast club" where I begin with good intentions and log breakfast but then fall off the wagon by lunch and then dinner is a complete blank in my diary. I think that maybe I should accept that I'm not focusing on weight loss at the moment and am just trying to maintain in my temporary goal zone of 190-195lbs. Prioritizing food logging just isn't lining up with Hubby's prioritizing of summer daylight use.... @jugar I'd like to join the support team or goal zone peeps, whichever applies. I think I'll take a break from full logging until late August or I gain back over 195lbs, whichever comes first. Hopefully with the increased sports I plan to participate in this summer I can continue on the downward trek, but I just don't have the time to devote to MFP like I want and it's making me feel guilty with my yo-yoing the last two months.
I plan to keep up with everyone's progress and keep cheering from the sidelines.7 -
@PlaneMonkey
I feel your summer daylight! It is hard to plan and track when every minute it is not raining or dark is put to good use.
You can choose which place you want to go. In the "goal zone" you keep weighing in every week, just to check if you are staying within your 5 pound zone. The ups and downs do not count on the regular team, though, so you are not responsible for keeping green as much as possible! The support team can work the same way, but you don't have to weigh in at all. I would suggest the goal zone so that even if you are not logging and working at losing, you at least have that little check to be sure you don't gain more than you want to. Let me know which sounds right to you. No guilt either way!2 -
Goal zone it is! I want to still report in on Wednesdays so I will curb any weekend bad habits during the start of the week. This could work for me!3
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Sounds like everyone has been very busy! Me too. Lots of outdoor time with the kids. We leave for the ocean on Sunday. We will be there 6 days and we are staying at our usual spot right on the beach. I will be sure to share some of those west coast sunset with you guys! Beginning the process of meal planning and packing. We will cook 80% of the time so calories should be good. I'm finding some focus lately and trying to be on top of snacks.6
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Well guys, I survived the Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail. I'm sure for bikers with skill it's easy, but I really haven't biked as an adult so it felt like real work for me. I feel very proud that I finished it. The way home I refused to stop because I was afraid if I did I'd never get going again... lol
When I was gassed I just kept repeating "this is the most out of shape you'll ever be on this ride". The thought of coming back again down the road and being in a better spot felt very motivating.
Weather was beautiful and we enjoyed walking the streets of Banff in between rides before we went back.
Not sure I'll be walking straight for days 😅5 -
@conleywoods sounds like you have a solid plan for vacation. Can't wait to see the pics.. I live way too close to Washington to have never been there. Soon, I hope! Will be nice to be on the ocean.. hope you guys get amazing weather2
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ashleycarole86 wrote: »Well guys, I survived the Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail. I'm sure for bikers with skill it's easy, but I really haven't biked as an adult so it felt like real work for me. I feel very proud that I finished it. The way home I refused to stop because I was afraid if I did I'd never get going again... lol
When I was gassed I just kept repeating "this is the most out of shape you'll ever be on this ride". The thought of coming back again down the road and being in a better spot felt very motivating.
Weather was beautiful and we enjoyed walking the streets of Banff in between rides before we went back.
Not sure I'll be walking straight for days 😅
This is great! I love the idea that you will never me more out of shape on this ride. That's some motivation. Well done!4 -
Ready for Friday? Here we go:
@marsipan100
@Pearl4686
@conleywoods
@gak71 (unless you are off and away in Alaska!)
Post those numbers and use the information they give you. Adjust those plans accordingly - let's keep making July work for us!1
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