WaistAways-July Chat 2021
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I hope everyone and their critters are doing all right - it is even too hot for the old horse who is the principal task of my daughter's mini-mule, so they are both inside a stall during the day now. I don't think that mule has ever been in a stall in his life, but if his job is to be with his buddy there, he is OK with that.
@Terytha smart move to go to an air-conditioned hotel if you have a roasting place to live. We are lucky here in the forest - at least the ground floor of the house stays quite reasonable. Fans take care of it - but some older buildings with poor insulation really challenge our internal body cooling systems.
Quick reminder for weigh-ins due through tomorrow:
@graceojo999
@Kali225
I have to say that it is wonderful to have both Grace and Kay back with us after a break that turned into some weight loss reversal. Now we also have @MandiSaysHey and others who have returned, and some who are needing to tune up a setback. Even though logging, counting, thinking about food, and all those things are a bit of a pain and a misery, they sure beat the misery of gaining and staying out of shape, right? I think we can all connect with those who are on a great surge of energy with wonderful (however small!) losses every week. Read the posts, get inspired, and review every day for success and spots for improvement. Go for it!
If you need more inspiration and a space to jot down your daily reflection and plan for the next day - head on over and enjoy:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10836944/july-week-1-challenge-reflection-and-commitment#latest
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So who wants to hear about our record Low Highs??? 🙄 We have had record highs the past two weeks but the monsoons started on Friday and we were supposed to only reach 72 today and tomorrow. It's usually in the 90s. We has been in the low 100s.
Hi! I am Kelly. I teach Kindergarten. I am currently on summer break and I have been trying to balance it all. Did I mention I have 4 kids? They are ages 1-16. My oldest is a varsity cheerleader, but thankfully she can drive herself this summer. She also works at a local restaurant. I have an 11 year old volleyball player, a 5 year old swimmer/soccer player, and then there's my baby. I am taking two classes this summer to get my early childhood license (I have a Prek-12 Special Education license). Oh, and I run a fairly successful online business. I have been doing really well with my workouts. My eating is getting better, but I need to clean it up a bit. My July goals will be to get 10,000 steps, stay within calories and hit my macros, and reduce processed food.4 -
I feel like I accomplished something today. I cleaned my porch, worked in the yard, fixed a couple things. My water has been good. Sweat a lot working outside. My calories are under goal. So I’d say that’s a good day.
Oh and my daughter has an interview for the job up north on Wednesday morning. She’ll zoom. NS we’ll watch the little one. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼 for her sake. It’s a great job at the school she went to. If she gets it, then we will all move. Look at this beautiful library she would be the director of.
https://www.bowiegridley.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/george_library_web_2.jpg
I'm posting this here - @micki48 you put this in the June chat thread which is now closed! It is fantastic - and I agree, that is some gorgeous library. I hope it woes well
And I agree, you had a GREAT day.4 -
Steps Sunday 6/27 7601
Steps today 6/28 7611
I went a little over my calorie budget today because I had a special dinner with some girlfriends. It could've been way worse though, so I'm okay with it.4 -
Monday exercise 06/28 -
yoga (18 mins) low intensity
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@PlaneMonkey Sounds like the deck project was quite the job! Glad it's done and it will be nice to enjoy for the summer I'm sure.
@micki48 Hope your daughter's interview goes well... looks like a great opportunity!
@Kali225 Yoga with Adriene is what I do as well.. I like her videos a lot.
As @Terytha and others have alluded to, it's HOT (for here). There were activities that I wanted to do tonight that I just didn't feel were safe. So, I stuck to my walking (early night and before bed) and did a yoga session as well. Best I could do.
I got my second vaccine at lunch today. Off to put myself to bed early so I can get up for another early morning walk session.4 -
I'm Kristi and I'm 38, married mom of 3. Currently I am on summer vacation from my job as a therapist in the schools. I have been on my weight loss journey for about 2 1/2 years and have gone from 255lbs to the mid 220's! I gained weight initially when I was first married from a birth control that was quickly pulled off the market. Then having 3 babies and just eating too much. I'm really good at getting my exercise and generally have a pretty healthy diet. Evening snacks are my biggest challenge lately. I get started with something small which leads to many more snacks. I'm also struggling with overeating when we go to the lake. We play hard and then I eat way too many calories.
I live in the USA in Washington state so we are pretty hot right now too. I got up early and walked the dog for almost an hour at 6 AM. Then I got my outdoor kitchen set up and hooked up the propane for my outdoor oven. Cooked breakfast for everyone and then closed the house up and turned on our window AC. Hung out inside all day. My son helped me make dinner tonight because he really wanted to use my tiny outdoor oven. Put the kids to bed and then my husband and I hung out at our screen tent. Stayed in my calories and skipped late night snacks today! Tomorrow it will be 108 degrees but in 2 weeks we are going to the Oregon coast for our ocean vacation. It is only going to be 64 degrees there and we are going to freeze our rear ends off for sure! Ha5 -
I'm sorry you guys are struggling with the heat - stay hydrated!
I've lost the water weight from yesterday overnight - had to happen the day after weigh day of course. I think the next few months will be measured in which pair of jeans I'm wearing, as my comfy pair are starting to wear out between the thighs. My next smallest pair (same size as current, but Levi's quality control sucks) are virtually brand new so they'll last a while, but the two pairs after that already have signs of chub rub and I'll get through them quite quickly I think.
I'm so close to starting lifting that I need to bite the bullet and begin. I was thinking Thursday or Friday (whichever day I'm not running) as I'll take new progress photos on Thursday with it being the start of July. I need to put the squat rack together which is a 5 minute job, and we need do to another tip run, but I can manage for space to begin with. I had, however, forgotten how tight it was in the garage with the 7ft bar; I'll be working with a few inches clearance. This is good for encouraging perfect form but there's a high risk of breaking something (looking at you, lawnmower) should I mess up. I don't want to drop down to a 'ladies bar' as then it makes going back to a 7ft bar harder; the 6ft ladies bar (as well as being 15kg instead of 20kg) has smaller circumference so it's easier to grip with small hands, and you really feel the difference going back up. Will see how long I last before opting to go train in a gym instead.
After my anxiety on Friday, I started doing my Bloody Good Life (mindfulness) course again. I've completed module one, which has you plotting satisfaction in areas of your life, and how much responsibility you feel you're taking for those, on a wheel. Then you come up with an action plan for increasing satisfaction with a few key areas, so that's what I've done and it's scheduled in the diary. Yesterday felt very productive but was not overwhelming so off to a good start.3 -
I’m Gary, I’ll be 50 the 15th of July, and I live in the USA in Florida. I’m down 45+ pounds since the end of December and this is my 4th month in the group. I’ve been struggling with plantar fasciitis the last month so I haven’t been exercising like I was previously and I’m following a keto diet. After 19 years home with two kids my youngest is driving now and I’m using my new found time to take care of myself! My weight was keeping me from living life to the fullest so I appreciate the motivation and support I get here to help me get back to the best me! It’s not easy but it will be worth it! Good luck to all!2
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We flicked on the TV last night and a weatherman for somewhere in the US said, "Are you ready for 100 degrees at 8 am? No, no you're not!"
And we laughed really hard but as we left for work at 6:30 this morning it was already sweltering and honestly, no. We are not.
As I walked upstairs into the bedroom to pack some clothes, it felt like walking into a fire. I was up there 10 minutes and left shaking, sweaty and pale, that's how miserable our house is.
The hotel AC was nice, and they're doing this little boxed breakfast that has two cold hardboiled eggs, a bunch of grapes and a couple pieces of cheese, which honestly is basically my ideal breakfast. I don't have much appetite in the morning so cold, non-greasy foods are best.2 -
Happy Tuesday!
It is sweltering here too, and terribly humid, so a quiet day will be had, I suspect.
@DD265
Your bloody good life program sounds wonderful - and the productive, not overwhelming day is an excellent way to sum up a good day. Getting more productive without adding to anxiety is sometimes hard - even though the anxiety that goes along with doing new things, meeting deadlines, or mastering a difficult skill isn't always something to worry about, as long as it is not overwhelming. Any program that prevents that from happening is worth trying. My closest friend is currently training as a mindfulness coach/leader/whatever you want to call it. She has been going through a terrible period of stress and anxiety (definitely overwhelming!) and this is helping her a great deal. Whether or not she goes on to help others, it is certainly making a difference for her. I'm glad when you and others on the team bring up the ways to work on stress and anxiety - it is certainly a big reason for emotional eating. Finding tools other than stuffing ourselves is so important!
I think I'll go to the air conditioned grocery store today. That'll be my excitement for Tuesday!3 -
Morning all! Had the early morning alarm set again today and got out to complete just over half my day's step goal before I started work. It will be hotter after work than at lunch so I will head out for round two at lunch assuming it's manageable and then I'll consider myself done exercise for the day aside from a yoga session again tonight. If a window presents itself to ride our bikes, we will.
I have a very busy day full of meetings today so the butt won't be leaving the chair much otherwise.
One thing about the heat is that it makes it REALLY easy to hit my water goal
Brad and I are on vacation next week and the temperatures are looking much better. We want to hike, bike, play frisbee golf, swim, and there's even a round of 9 holes of golf in there too which is huge because Brad doesn't normally golf with me. Really really looking forward to the mental break from work - my company has been going through a merger all year and things have been stressful (more so than usual).
Enjoy the day and stay cool!6 -
So many tempting snacks.... I must resist!
I allowed the kitty glue to keep me in bed this morning instead of doing my workout. *sigh*
Even though it's ridiculously hot and humid here, the plan for after work is to replace some of the wooden boards on the old staircase landing with some boards in better condition we kept from the demo of the upper deck. I will definitely be going for a swim to cool off after that.
K, this post has distracted me from the snacks. Mission accomplished. Back to work!3 -
Here's the new deck!
It is so much safer than before. The new railings are on order so in another month or so we will be able to install them.7 -
Greetings Friends!
Hoping for cooler days for our friends across the pond who are struggling with insane heat. I almost feel guilty for sitting here with a cardigan on as it's a bit chilly here!
So I've finally connected up my "new" Fitbit. But I've forgotten how to find out my Fitbit email address - can anyone help me with this? It's a Charge 2, so quite an old model - and it sits quite nicely on my wrist, almost lady-like. I didn't realise how much more manly my smart watches have been of late. Hopefully this will keep going for the next year or so.
When I reported my steps and exercise stats for last week, I was struck by how few steps I took on an average day. This must change, so this is my goal for July.
So, I would like to welcome or newcomers and returners to this marvellous team.
My name is Yinka and I am an online English language teacher, a business trainer and an intercultural communications coach. I work from home - except when I am helping out a couple of days a week at our local museum café. I am currently training for a 25K London Bridges Trek in September, in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. I live in Bewdley - a small market town in Worcestershire UK - and I am married with an adult son who lives in Virginia USA. And we have a cantankerous elderly Jack Russell cross called Edie, who rules our house.
My weight journey has been stagnant for a while, but I am seeing small chinks of light in my current activities - eating right (mostly) and regular (5-6 times a week) exercise. My current favourite workouts are by Gillian Girvan, available on her YouTube channel. I am currently halfway through her Epic 1 programme, and I love it.
And I've also heard that my favourite Zumba coach, Louis, is starting classes again on the 19th of July - I am so excited!
Once again, welcome one and all!4 -
This will be my first day in many years with no soda! I shifted from Coke to Diet Dew this year to help with weight loss and today I have shifted to water. My 8:30am Dew was the hardest to get past but once I was able skip that one the rest of the day has been much easier. No headache yet and I’m only feeling slightly irritable!!5
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Tuesday Weigh-In
PW: 216.9
CW: 216.4
Heat is oppressive, for sure. I have gotten into a good rhythm with morning walking which gets a good chunk of steps out of the way like @ashleycarole86 said. I usually do an afternoon walk or run as well, but I don't think I can handle it today. I am actually ready for a nap.
@jugar can I rejoin the step team? Goal is 8k/day.
Sunday: 10,290
Monday: 15,432
@gak71 congrats on the no-soda day!!
@PlaneMonkey the deck looks awesome!!5 -
too hot here in Massachusetts. Eating on target today, not much exercise. Another day of the heat then relief. I've been living up to my username...eggs at breakfast and a boiled egg in my salad (I love that).4
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Before too much time goes by, here is a short report on the stepping and exercising trackers for the end of June!
June Week 4
Total Steps: 351,635 - that's around 268 km or 161 miles. I figure that would be about half way from Fairbanks to Anchorage - just to inspire Gary on his trip to Alaska!
Top 3 steppers:
@KellyBgetsfit @jugar @sunny9847
JUNE TOTAL 1,633,098 steps! That's equivalent to 1244 km or 746 miles - all the way round trip from Fairbanks to Anchorage! Go team!
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Tuesday exercise
9,349 steps + 15 minutes yoga
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@gak71 Congrats on day 1.. sounds like a big milestone for you to kick that habit to the curb!
What are you most looking forward to about Alaska?
I am exhausted tonight... bed is calling!!2 -
This will be my first day in many years with no soda! I shifted from Coke to Diet Dew this year to help with weight loss and today I have shifted to water. My 8:30am Dew was the hardest to get past but once I was able skip that one the rest of the day has been much easier. No headache yet and I’m only feeling slightly irritable!!
I don't think that I was ever hooked on sodas but I do know that for whatever reason, plain water, isn't cutting it for me now. But I do drink a lot of water...I buy the crystal light lemonade big packages from BJs, and tap just a little bit into my mason jar of water, heavily diluted, it gives just enough taste that I'll drink it right up. -a package lives on my counter and another in my office drawer.
on another subject, I had a fabulous salad once in Isla Mujeres Mexico - I remember a few thinly sliced strawberries & some blackberries, candied pecans or walnuts, greens but I can't remember what the cheese was...I'm thinking it might have been goat cheese or even a goat cheese dressing. Strawberries in season right now - I'll try to recreate the salad this weekend and report back if I get it right.3 -
ashleycarole86 wrote: »@gak71 Congrats on day 1.. sounds like a big milestone for you to kick that habit to the curb!
What are you most looking forward to about Alaska?
I am exhausted tonight... bed is calling!!
Thank you, nothing about losing weight has been easy and eliminating the soda has been the hardest thing to change to this point.
In Alaska I’m most looking forward to the hiking. We’ll be doing a lot of it and I love being on the trail in the wild! I’ve grown up in flat, hot, and humid Florida my whole life so I also love the cooler weather and seeing the mountains. We haven’t been on a real vacation since January of 2020 so it will be awesome to start getting back to normal! My parents came to town yesterday and will be staying with the kids ….. this is an adult only trip!3 -
Happy Wednesday!
I forgot to do the nightly reminder last night - I'll get right to it! I'm sure you remember, but just in case...
Due today:
@PlaneMonkey
@AshenMoon
@EvMakesChanges
@KellyBgetsFit
@MoStacy
overdue:
@graceojo999
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In Alaska I’m most looking forward to the hiking. We’ll be doing a lot of it and I love being on the trail in the wild! I’ve grown up in flat, hot, and humid Florida my whole life so I also love the cooler weather and seeing the mountains. We haven’t been on a real vacation since January of 2020 so it will be awesome to start getting back to normal! My parents came to town yesterday and will be staying with the kids ….. this is an adult only trip!
This sounds wonderful. Hiking in the forests and mountains is one of the most refreshing things ever - and Alaska certainly has plenty of both. Your birthday and the whole trip are going to be amazing!on another subject, I had a fabulous salad once in Isla Mujeres Mexico - I remember a few thinly sliced strawberries & some blackberries, candied pecans or walnuts, greens but I can't remember what the cheese was...I'm thinking it might have been goat cheese or even a goat cheese dressing. Strawberries in season right now - I'll try to recreate the salad this weekend and report back if I get it right.
That sounds like a memorable salad. I make a similar one and use mashed feta in yogurt as the dressing - goat cheese works well too - a nice soft one. Can't wait for the fresh strawberries - due any day now around here. Apparently it is not a great year for them, but I'm sure there will be some. Enjoy!3 -
Well hello ! If its okay with @Jugar I think I will rejoin.
My name is Vikki, and I fell off the wagon, got run over by it, and drowned my sorrows in donuts...
I was really embarrassed to come back, because I gained almost 10lbs back, but I'm over it...
My current weight is 169, and I'd like to change my weigh in days to Thursday.
My goal is to get under 160 by my 50th bday... ( Aug 31) so Ive got 8 weeks to be on point.
I've got a new planner being delivered today. ☺
This morning I did 10 min of hiit , all aerobic. Tonight I am going to do 30 min of yoga.
Last weekend, my last child moved out, so we are a kid free home now and I will be turning that bedroom into a yoga/exercise room. No equipment in there, just a tv and dvd player and a yoga mat, the other equipment will be in the other part of the basement... I'm excited about it, but we will use that room for storage while we fix up the rest of the basement 1st...
Okay, I'll be back tomorrow 😀
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CW 192.6
Welcome back @Gidgitgoescrazy! You will get back on track in no time. Empty nesting must be a huge change.
@eggfreak I make a similar salad with baby spinach, sliced strawberries or raspberries/blackberries, toasted pecans or walnuts, red onion and chunks of goat cheese with a drizzle of balsamic and olive oil. Absolutely love it. It's great with a maple vinaigrette as well. I usually eat it with poached salmon. so good!!
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PlaneMonkey wrote: »CW 192.6
@eggfreak I make a similar salad with baby spinach, sliced strawberries or raspberries/blackberries, toasted pecans or walnuts, red onion and chunks of goat cheese with a drizzle of balsamic and olive oil. Absolutely love it. It's great with a maple vinaigrette as well. I usually eat it with poached salmon. so good!!
mmmm that sounds good and very similar to what I remember except for the balsamic dressing, I think I would have remembered that. @jugar that dressing you describe with feta & yogurt sounds interesting...I do remember it was a creamy dressing.2 -
Gidgitgoescrazy wrote: »Well hello ! If its okay with @Jugar I think I will rejoin.
My name is Vikki, and I fell off the wagon, got run over by it, and drowned my sorrows in donuts...
I was really embarrassed to come back, because I gained almost 10lbs back, but I'm over it...
My current weight is 169, and I'd like to change my weigh in days to Thursday.
My goal is to get under 160 by my 50th bday... ( Aug 31) so Ive got 8 weeks to be on point.
Welcome back Vikki, I think you've got a reasonable goal...you can do it! Thursday weigh ins are the best in my opinion, you can ease off (a little) over the weekend and still have Mon Tue & Wed to rectify things, ha! I've also been absent but am reinvigorated with an August goalpost as well.2 -
@jugar I got woken up at 5, but somehow I didn't manage to step on the scale. Mabel was very cranky. I will weigh in tomorrow.
@Gidgitgoescrazy I was actually worried about you! I don't remember you saying you were taking a break but I noticed you were missing. Welcome back!
I loved yesterday's workout, but boy did it leave me sore!!! I am going to do piyo to stretch out. It's raining so my steps will be low today. My eating has been on par the past few days. I am feeling great.3
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