Downsizers-July Chat 2021
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STEPS
7/20 7,133
7/21 3,062
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@Poobah1972
Love all that you have done in your home gym & that Lynn is doing this with you. That is wonderful! Y'all are working hard! Glad your arm is feeling a bit better.
@red1185
And I thought I stayed busy? Ha! I guess you are tired:) Once you are back on track, it'll come back off. It is much easier to stay on track when at home or work.
@Tazaria87
That is great that you are doing so much walking and were able to jog so far!
@lindamtuck2018
Lots of green checks! That's great! It really can be so easy to overdo it. It sounds like you have a good plan for now. Thanks for the kind words and prayers for my mom.
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@Poobah1972
Love that picture of the three of you! Costumes and makeup are outstanding!
@rwood566
You are doing so well. Watermelon for dessert sounds so good. 4.5 miles walking in 90 minutes is amazing. You just keep on going. Very inspirational!
@lmf1012
Hope you are feeling better. A sore throat is no fun:(
@rlaskey2
I'm sorry you didn't get the job. What a bummer. That dinner sounds so good!2 -
@Beautyofdreams
You have been through so much and are continuing to go through more with the skin grafts. I am so glad that you are here. I love that you don't give up. Thanks for your kind words and prayers for my mom.
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hey guys sorry for the late check in- it's been a bit a whirlwind here
PW 283.2
CW 283.6 (i dont even know why)
This weight is being STUBBORN. for goodness sake.
This week i have a lot more meals out/less planning/less exercise, so if next week is another gain, oh well.
Gael had some bad news on monday- she might have skin cancer. She's had a lump on her head for ages and she FINALLY got it seen to, and the doctor is pretty certain, but we have to wait on the biopsy results, which will come whenever they come.
I'll be around to update soon, hopefully with something more perky and stuff, just overtired and overstressed
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Username missymarea0612
Weigh in Day:Wednesday
Pw 211
Current weight 211.23 -
@Tazaria87
That is impressive! Do you think jogging is something you would like to do on a regular basis?
@888Angie888
Impressive steps!
@iradi8
Nice loss! It will become part of your routine very quickly. I hope your Mom is continuing to improve.
@red1185
You have sure packed in a lot of activity. It made me smile about your nephew loving Spider-Man. My 15 year old granddaughter is obsessed with Spider-Man. She wants a Spider-Man comforter for her bed at my house. Get back to those daily good habits and those 4 pounds will be a distant memory.
@Poobah1972
Finally, someone who knows my name. I am the queen of the weirdos. 😂 You preserve through every workout no matter what life has thrown at you. Glad your shoulder is feeling better. Great one arm workout!
@MSWarrior7088
Nice stepping!
@littleflutterby
Your scales need to be scolded. Sending positive thoughts to both you and Gael.4 -
Check in for Wednesday
✅Steps 8,054
✅Sleep
✅Walk
❌ 7/8 reminders to move
Went for a shorter walk and I sorta stuck to my plan for activity/tens machine. I missed one reminder to move and it was silly. Started walking when the watch buzzed, got distracted and realized with a minute to go I hadn’t finished. I missed the 250 by 15 steps. 🙄 Going to attempt 8 again today. I have a chiropractor appointment this morning. I am not sure if I will make this a rest day. Let you know tomorrow.
Happy Thursday!3 -
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@lcfa5317
@rlaskey2 (confirm weight)
Thursday
@888Angie888
Friday
@Piqueaboo
@lindamtuck2018
@rwood566
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@lindamtuck2018
I'd say that is all green checks. Fifteen steps away is a win in my book! I'd bet that is what you would tell someone else:) Hope your appointment goes well.1 -
@littleflutterby
Ugh. I know how frustrating that can be with the scale and also with not being able to have a "normal" week. I hope Gael's biopsy results are negative. I know you are not in the US. Here, they recently made it so that medical test results are automatically loaded into the patient portal online so that the patient can see the results as soon as they come in. No more waiting on the doctor to release the results. That is both good and bad though.1 -
Good morning everyone. Happy friday eve.
Check in for 7/22:
Steps - 600. I put the watch on charge and left it there all day. Went thru 3 grocery stores without it. We were trying to find skin on chicken breasts that weren't the size of turkey breasts. All of these dam fast food places making chicken breast sandwiches have taken the small ones.
Calories - 1600. High after lunch but good dinner and watermelon dessert.
Exercise - none. Gym or walk this morning.3 -
Morning Everyone .... I have this strange feeling I am going to drive 45 minutes each way to my urologist and he won't be there.... I tried calling yesterday and I got an answering service and if you aren't on your death bed then you are out of luck ....I think I may have found the culprit to my headaches/migraines ...Folgers Coffee ....I changed to Don Francisco's and no headache today (crossing fingers it stays that way) I did go out yesterday and buy B2 which is suppose to help with headaches/migraines ... I haven't worked out in since we did that 10 mile walk on 7/10/21.... okay I am off to drive to my pointless urologist appointment5
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Weigh Day Thursday
CW: 225.0
PW: 222.2
A(gain) not unexpected. I have been gaining and losing the same 5 pounds since the end of April. I need to get some consistency in my life. I know that if I stay on track, the weight comes off. The hard part is actually doing it...5 -
Steps 7/21: 16,2723
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Fingers crossed that the coffee was the culprit...and that the 'doc is in'.2 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Tazaria87
That is impressive! Do you think jogging is something you would like to do on a regular basis?
Honestly, probably not. I don't really have any desire to go jogging on a schedule or anything. Sometimes I go a little crazy and just feel like doing it haha. I just like knowing that it's something I can do now if I ever need/want to.4 -
7/21
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 91oz
Steps 9002
Exercise Mowing and 20min Elliptical
Not much went on yesterday. Mowed my grass before my neices showed up in the afternoon. They basically just took naps and then left again lol. Hung out with my kids, and them hopped on the elliptical after they went to bed to get in the rest of my steps. Have used my new foam roller the last couple nights and it's definitely making a difference. My calves aren't cramping and keeping me awake anymore so far.
Picking my kids up from summer camp now and grocery shopping with mom in a couple hours.4 -
888Angie888 wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
Fingers crossed that the coffee was the culprit...and that the 'doc is in'.
Thanks ... I have a headache but it was because I was behind someone going to the Dr's office that had a gas leak or something .... He was there ... I drove 45 minutes only to see him for 2.5 seconds and I go back in December...5 -
@rwood566
Love that you had watermelon for dessert again:) I'm sure you had lots and lots of steps. It's a bummer when the Fitbit is left on the charger.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
I have that issue with headaches and fumes as well. Ugh. As for the doctor visit, are you able to do a virtual visit? When my mom's doctors that are an hour away have to do a visit where it is just talking and no physical exam, they agreed to just do it on the computer where they can see and hear each other. I don't know if that is an option for you.4 -
Steps
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9 days in a row of eating at or below calorie limit(1,330). It's been harder to do since on this new steroid and pretty much no exercise to reduce appetite. Just working on getting used to this emptier feeling as meaning full and not hungry. Waited an hour to see doctor for skin graft today. Fortunately was able to leave within ten minutes of procedure instead of waiting another hour for nurse like I did two weeks ago.
Am hearing so many people here say they won't get a Covid shot. Slightly less than half my state is vaccinated. They won't wear a mask and they won't get very sick. It just makes my blood boil, since losing my boyfriend to Covid. Cases are going up here and my state will no longer be reporting the rates soon.6 -
@rwood566
Love that you had watermelon for dessert again:) I'm sure you had lots and lots of steps. It's a bummer when the Fitbit is left on the charger.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
I have that issue with headaches and fumes as well. Ugh. As for the doctor visit, are you able to do a virtual visit? When my mom's doctors that are an hour away have to do a visit where it is just talking and no physical exam, they agreed to just do it on the computer where they can see and hear each other. I don't know if that is an option for you.
He does not do virtual visits ... I wish he did ... it would save me money for gas .... I have dealt with him since 2016 ... 3 lithotripsy 2 of them 7 weeks apart (for kidney stones) .... I drove to his office for my appt. last June only to find out his office was closed and no phone call ...4 -
Good evening everyone.
Check in for 7/22:
Steps - 3507. My base of spine is hurting so I won't complete my steps. Walked a bit waiting for daughter but it was getting bad. My worst back problems are right where this one is at. I was hoping my back exercises at the gym would have strengthened it.
Calories - 1663. Salmon fillet and steamed green beans for dinner. Only thing missing was a good ice tea.
Exercise - gym but had to cut it short. 10 minutes on the bike but my knee felt like it wanted to blow apart. I was trying to increase my level and pace. Only 5 machines. It seemed people were just standing around me wherever I went.4 -
It's weigh-in day!
Username piqueaboo
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW (Previous Weight): 211.8
CW (Current Weight): 213.2
Argh, several ups and downs this week. One evening I felt like an insatiable black hole, just stuffing myself, feeling sick but unable to stop. Is this binging? I'm not sure what the source is, my total lack of energy and willingness to move, not prepare the meals and thus slipping up more.
I'm really starting to grow more uncomfortable with my body, and I'm not sure if I should work harder on weightloss or start learning more about how to love myself - and maybe find acceptance? But that's not what I want.
It's been a confusing week
Steps will come Sunday
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It's weigh-in day!
Username piqueaboo
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW (Previous Weight): 211.8
CW (Current Weight): 213.2
Argh, several ups and downs this week. One evening I felt like an insatiable black hole, just stuffing myself, feeling sick but unable to stop. Is this binging? I'm not sure what the source is, my total lack of energy and willingness to move, not prepare the meals and thus slipping up more.
I'm really starting to grow more uncomfortable with my body, and I'm not sure if I should work harder on weightloss or start learning more about how to love myself - and maybe find acceptance? But that's not what I want.
It's been a confusing week
Steps will come Sunday
That sounds like a binge. I know with myself when I binge I feel great in the moment but so disgusted afterwards. I think loving ourselves is important. It is hard to do. You probably know I did therapy for my binge eating disorder. Self acceptance is an important part of the process. Almost 3 years later I am still working on that part. Something I really have had drilled into my head is we need to have compassion for ourselves. It is easier to forgive someone else but it is just important to forgive ourself for a binge or slips.4 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970 can't remember what steps I gave you last so here's the last few days
7/20 2,323
7/21 1,959
7/22 7,022
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@rwood566
Leaving the Fitbit on the charger is frustrating. I always feel like my steps don’t count if I am not wearing my watch. Your eating is on point as usual. Great job! Have you gone to the doctor about your back pain. Could the exercise you have been doing trigger the pain. Right now the tens machine is my best friend. Could this be an option for you? Make sure you check with a doctor or physiotherapist before using one. Hope it’s better today.
@888Angie888
Look at what you were doing before April. Make a list of those habits and try to incorporate one every week.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
I hope the coffee is the culprit.
@Tazaria87
Another great day!
@Beautyofdreams
I have the opposite effect with exercise. It makes me so hungry. I understand your frustration especially after losing a loved one to this horrible virus. Hugs!
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Check in for Thursday
✅Steps 7,620
✅Sleep
✅Walk
✅ 8/8 reminders to move
PW 206.2
CW 206.8 😢
Letting things get to me this morning. Weight spiked 4 pounds since Wednesday leaving me with a .6 pound gain for the week. Our delayed trip to Newfoundland and the ongoing back/leg pain is getting me down. I need to accept my limitations with my back and move on.
Going to do my darn best to shake this off. I am off for a walk with my friend. I have some cleaning to do around the apartment. My granddaughters may be coming for the night so that will keep me busy.
Happy FriYAY!5 -
Overdue
@lcfa5317
@rlaskey2 (confirm weight)
Friday
@rwood566
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Saturday
@Aqualang26
@Tazaria87
@red1185
@lmf1012
@Beverly2Hansen1
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