Downsizers-July Chat 2021
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Good morning everyone! Sorry I have been somewhat MIA here as of late. I need to catch up on what is going on with everyone.
@lindamtuck2018
lmf1012
Saturday
PW: 139
CW:137.6
@Megan_smartiepants1970
7/23 steps 5,754
NIce Loss!
@Poobah1972 clothing does get expensive for us big people. I have gone from 6x to 2x in shirts. I have sized out of shirts in 4 months.
Yeah, I don't mind wearing baggy... but I'll have to bite the bullet soon i think.Tazaria87
Saturday
PW 159.8
CW 155.4
Loss w/ MFP since 4/17/20 114.6lbs
LTD 167.6lbs
Holy Whoosh! I definitely wanted a loss this week after stalling out last week. I wasn't expecting anything like that though!
Holy Whoosh is right.. That's awsome. I'd love a woosh, but all this boxing today has my hands a bit swollen, my wrists sore... And my entire upper back and both shoulders sore. lol I just might not lose any weight at all. But Pretty sure I'm still losing fat, so whatever happens.
Great work1
@red1185 Those cookies look amazing. I have a granddaughter that would be a huge fan.
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Well, I was back and now I'll be gone again until next weekend. Family vacation to the mountains with my family minus my son, my brother and his family and my aunt and uncle. Going hiking and white water rafting. My son has his college internship this summer, so he's home with the dogs doing his internship virtually from his computer.
@lindamtuck2018
Please excuse me from my next weigh-in on Wednesday since I won't have a scale until next Sunday. Thanks.4 -
Good morning everyone! Sorry I have been somewhat MIA here as of late. I need to catch up on what is going on with everyone.
@lindamtuck2018
lmf1012
Saturday
PW: 139
CW:137.6
@Megan_smartiepants1970
7/23 steps 5,754
Nice loss! You are settling well into the 130’s.Good morning or afternoon everyone. I hope you all are having a good weekend.
Check in for 7/23:
Steps - 4800. I was short when I went to pick up daughter so I did 2 laps around the store parking lot. I'm not dying on that hill anymore.
Calories 1336. I ate even meals. Couldn't do it again. 10 calories between high and low counts. Didn't realize it until I put in my dessert. Good part is that i was full after each.
Exercise - none. I gave my back another day off even though it stopped hurting.
@Poobah1972 clothing does get expensive for us big people. I have gone from 6x to 2x in shirts. I have sized out of shirts in 4 months.
Look at the progress you have made! Now you have to find a bigger hill to slay.888Angie888 wrote: »Steps 7/23: 16,999 🤨
Some pretty awesome steps Angie!Tazaria87
Saturday
PW 159.8
CW 155.4
Loss w/ MFP since 4/17/20 114.6lbs
LTD 167.6lbs
Holy Whoosh! I definitely wanted a loss this week after stalling out last week. I wasn't expecting anything like that though!
Yesterday I met my dad for a walk in the morning because he got home from his trip Thursday night. Then I took my grandma to her eye doctor, which took way longer than I expected. For dinner I made a new recipe for a lower calorie Pad Thai that turned out fabulous. Then I went to bed early. The kids went to bed, my husband had plans, and I was tired so, lol.
Steps 7/23 9825
Fantastic loss! Gotta love a good whoosh! I am crossing my fingers for one this week for myself. It’s great when we can find low calorie options for foods we like.Red1185
PW: 159.0
CW: 161.8
Steps:
7/19: 6,484
7/20: 3,670
7/21: 2,546
7/22: 2,417
7/23: 11,564
So many frustrations. It’s such a bummer to see the scale like that, and on top of that I didn’t get my steps in. I definitely took a little too much advantage of those last days of summer. On 7/23, j couldn’t stand it anymore, and jumped on the treadmill for an hour and a half!
Even though I’m frustrated with numbers, I am still trying to find my NSVs. Here’s what I’ve come up with:
- When I’ve eaten big, heavy meals - it’s my only meal for the day. I haven’t been eating just to eat, or because “it’s time to eat.”
- I made myself get on the treadmill to get some movement in. I didn’t give up, quit, or let “vacation brain” take over permanently.
- My clothes are still fitting better than they have been in the past
- Next week I get back into “work mode,” so I will be extra motivated to walk throughout the day.
- Overall, even though things aren’t going super awesome right now, it’s still better than where I was when I started this journey at 179.6 lbs.
On a side note, I meant to post the Spider-Man cookies I made for my nephew’s 4th birthday! We made little ice cream sandwiches, and these are the handmade tops. So stinkin cute, if I do say so myself! 🙃❤️
Your NSV’s are awesome. I think we need to do that when the scales don’t cooperate. Your cookies look delicious.Poobah1972 wrote: »Good Morning... Well Evening now. 😋
Lynn has left the building.. Party time has arrived.
So, what did I decide to do with my free time this morning? How's going toe to toe with the heavy bag for a full 15 rounds... 3-minute rounds, with 1 minute rest in between. (Actual boxing regulation timings).
Surprisingly, it wasn't too bad, then again no one was punching or kicking me back. I just downloaded an app, set the number of rounds and the time per round, and rest time and WAMMO... I Was throwing fists and knees to some pretty good tough guy boxing music. 3 minutes wasn't so long I couldn't put my dukes and fight it out, but I was definitely glad the rounds were over when the bell rang. Whew. 😃👍💪. Also, the rounds individually go by fast enough that it kind of makes an hour sooner than it should. Although I was playing mind games, and thought I would stop at round 10, then 12, but by I was in round 13 I knew I wasn't stopping till it was over.
I guess I worked my gloves in enough during my first 2 bouts, to actually be able to wear my Gel Hand wraps in my gloves today. So, my hands and wrists were fully protected. But by the 5th round, my index fingers on both hands were completely asleep, and the rest of my fingers were also starting to tingle.. At one point I even paused the fight pulled off my gloves and checked my wrist wraps which were fine. I'm pretty sure it's just squeezing the gel hand wrap into the glove and then beating on the bag which was the problem. I suspect as I loosen up the glove a bit more with use, it will probably get better? Either way, no harm done I just kept on fighting.
The last 3 rounds were definitely tough... I found myself looking at the clock a little more often. And keeping busy the entire time started to feel like a lot of work. 😰 lol I think I started the last round with 30 knees' just to take a big bite out of the time. But knee's burn energy. 👍🙃
This is officially my single largest one time burn to date and according to Fitbit I earned 119 zone minutes. It would be nice If I can get some sort of jug of water, I can hang from my rack somewhere with a straw in it.. Cause it was impossible to drink anything. I need a corner person damn it. 😉
Post workout, I marched right upstairs and heated up my chicken wings..... SO GOOD! *Thanks Baby*
Okay.... I better get my *kitten* moving again. Going to watch a Show with my bro, have an afternoon nap. Then I still gotta do this morning's dishes (even though I cooked an amazing french toast breakfast for my fiancé... Hows that work you ask? Don't she's too cute to get mad at, I've tried and it I just can't do it. 😜
Peace Y'all and keep your gloves up! 👊💪👍😎😀
That’s a pretty crazy burn, Rocky! Sounds like you are enjoying the boxing. You kept going even when it got tough. Well done!Well, I was back and now I'll be gone again until next weekend. Family vacation to the mountains with my family minus my son, my brother and his family and my aunt and uncle. Going hiking and white water rafting. My son has his college internship this summer, so he's home with the dogs doing his internship virtually from his computer.
@lindamtuck2018
Please excuse me from my next weigh-in on Wednesday since I won't have a scale until next Sunday. Thanks.
Enjoy your trip! I can remember the first time I saw the Rocky Mountains. I was amazing! White water rafting sounds so exciting.4 -
Check in for Saturday
✅Steps 7,425
❌Sleep
❌Walk
✅ 8/8 reminders to move
No walk yesterday. Grocery shopping and going to the dollar store with my granddaughter was enough walking for the day. Unfortunately, my back wasn’t happy yesterday so I had difficulty sleeping last night. Today will be an official rest day. My husband also threatened to tie me to a chair if I go for a walk. He gets cranky when I keep him awake at night.
Have a great Sunday!
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Greetings Downsizers!
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Good morning everyone. Happy sunday.
Check in for 7/24:
Steps - 13526. Big walk finally. Back allowed it.
Calories - 1630 or so. Had to guess on dessert last night and probably was low. Another underwhelming veggie burger for dinner. I might have to pay the stupid high price for the beyond burger.
Exercise - 5.75 miles in 1 hr 55 min.2 -
Steps 7/23 12,733
7/24 13,547
Uneventful day Friday and yesterday went to the beach and an outdoor showing of jaws last night. Been getting my strength workouts in every other day this week.4 -
My plan tomorrow is to use my home gym ... I am a complete newbie when it comes to weight lifting ... I will be starting on 10 lbs and working my way up to 150 lbs ... for all you weight lifters how often do you up the weight?
Thanks in advance I will be using the home gym 3 days a week M W F and walking 3 days a weeks Tues. Thurs and Saturday ... I am excited to get back into working out ... it has been too long 2 -
Steps 7/24 12,5931
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Username: Beautyofdreams
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 145.5
CW: 145.0
@Megan_smartiepants1970 I usually increase weight when I can perform all working sets with all reps in proper form.2 -
7/24
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 91oz
Steps 9004
Exercise 3mile loop at lake
Met my parents at the lake early again. No one had to work this time but we still did early to beat the heat. Then I went to the store for some needed groceries and also hit a few garage sales on my way home. I've been trying to find clothes for my son before he starts school. I found a couple things but still need more. He's so rough on clothes! Haha. I did find a whole bunch of books though for him so that was nice. The lady selling them was a teacher for 15years and is starting a different job so she's selling all her classroom stuff. My son is 5 and reads at a 2nd grade level so I've been trying to foster it as much as possible. He just gobbles books up. I bought him some chapter books about a kid scientist that looked like fun, and a whole bunch of the magic school bus books. The last active thing I did for the day was try a new recipe for low calorie blueberry muffins. They came out as 68 calories each(and no they are not tiny) and we're actually super tasty. I plan on trying the recipe with other fruits to see how they come out.5 -
We have a new member heading our way .... Please welcome @Shannonsto 4
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps:
7/18 6995
7/19 11611
7/20 13526
7/21 12348
7/22 7688
7/23 13505
7/24 132702 -
Sorry for delay in steps. Its been a week, lol
18/7- 8412 +35 min swim
19/7- 8536 +30 min swim
20/7- 9328
21/7- 7521
22/7- 7171
23/7- 8251
24/7- 6842
25/7- 128982 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Here is my friendly reminder of the people's steps I need
@littleflutterby 7/18-7/24
@Piqueaboo 7/19-7/24
@red1185 7/24
@lmf1012 7/24
@Beverly2Hansen 7/18-7/24
@amymartin555 7/18-7/24
@MSWarrior7088 7/24
If I do not have your steps by Tuesday 7/27..I will be zeroing them out ....Thanks Ladies for your cooperation
Steps!
Monday 13 985
Tuesday 7 034
Wednesday 11 203
Thursday 6 785
Friday 8 606
Saturday 204 (I charged my Fitbit and forgot to wear it)
Sunday 12 662
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Username: mszoueb
Weigh in Day: Monday
PW: 224.6
CW: 222.8
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Hi all, here for Monday check in.
Had a lovely time at the beach a few days ago which was one positive of last week. I'm dubious on this weigh in number, I think it's due to either hormonal or not getting enough water in because it sure isn't food related. Whilst I did good first 4 days of the week then life moments happened and I've ate all things that shouldn't equate to any loss, but I'll take it and see how this week pans out. I might be going for lunch today. Whilst I didn't achieve my aims of the month in the way I wanted to, at least with this breakeven, I can see if it stays, re-adjust and work getting back to ending next month on a loss.. my end of year goals are still within reach.
One of my goals for next month is to reduce eating out. It's quite clearly stalled my progress in the last month or two, but it is good to get to do things again as all covid restrictions have legally ceased last week, yet still implied guidance pretty much now. Covid is rising a lot here so, we are definitely not out of the woods.
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@rwood566
That’s quite the walk! Well done!
@rlaskey2
Awesome steps!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Anytime I did strength training I had a book to record my weights. Different muscle groups I used different amount of weights. This is just off the top of my head but I would use more weight on a lat pull down than a chest press for example. I would increase the weight when I could do 3 reps of 12 without difficulty. I am no expert. The book really helps.
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »My plan tomorrow is to use my home gym ... I am a complete newbie when it comes to weight lifting ... I will be starting on 10 lbs and working my way up to 150 lbs ... for all you weight lifters how often do you up the weight?
Thanks in advance I will be using the home gym 3 days a week M W F and walking 3 days a weeks Tues. Thurs and Saturday ... I am excited to get back into working out ... it has been too long
Good morning Meagan...
Generally, starting off I would recommend 5 to 6 sets per muscle groups... Generally you hit the biggest muscle groups first (so your fresh). So for example on chest/tricep days...
You could do
Chest
3 sets of chest press @ 6-12 reps
3 sets of Fly's @ 10-15 Reps
3 sets of Tricep Pushdowns (Using your high cable) 10-15 reps
2 sets Tricep Overhead extensions @ 15-20 reps
Chest being your major, and triceps being the minor... Wouldn't hurt to add 3-5 sets of shoulder work too, like lateral raises and overhead shoulder presses.
The latter exercise basically you face away from your machine put one leg forward and bend over somewhat and then extend your arms so they are pointing straight out, then bend at the elbow behind your head and straighten your arms etc.
Generally chest is you major muscle group of the day, Low rep counts build strength, high rep counts build endurance and vascularity. You want to lift as much weight as you can where you generally fail before you get to the max rep range.
So say you managed 12 reps, 11 reps and then, 9 reps... You could move up 5 pounds cause you will likely still do pretty good next time. But if you hit 9 reps, 8, and 7 reps... Probably a good idea to stay there next week.
Basically if your close to the max rep range on the first set, you should really consider adding weight the following week. Also if you hit your max rep range, and still have something in the tank, keep going till you can't go anymore. That's where you force your body to build muscle... You don't want it to be easy.
Your other 2 days of weight training per week should be...
Back / Biceps
And of course LEG DAY!
And you can throw some core training, situps, planks etc anytime you want really.
I could assist further if you like... For example I like to work biceps in the 12-15 rep range and a killer 30 rep set, cause biceps tend to like higher rep routines.. Plus you don't hurt your wrists as much.2 -
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Catch up on posts and check in after my walk. I need to beat the heat!1
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Username: Poobah1972
Weigh in Day: Monday
PW: 389.6
CW: 386.6
Loss this week = 3.0 pounds
Marvelous Monday Morning Folks! 🙂
The weekend has come and gone, and now we get the opportunity to start a brand-new week! 😃
I pretty much ghosted everyone all weekend as per usual. I just don't get by the computer much on weekends, and I do not like using the phone app. Nothing personal I promise. lol 😋
You didn't miss much from me, on Sunday. We shopped, did 2 loads of laundry and I cooked what is our most massive loaf of bread yet and it doesn't have air bubbles so were super excited cause it's still only 95 calories a slice and the slices are HUGE!!! 😁👍🤓
87 Sleep score last night, so no problem there... Was a little late getting started on cardio this morning, cause the dryer ate the draw string on my favorite pair of exercise shorts. (I'm kind a miffed to this moment. lol). But I did my 7 laps, and did my first official weigh in on the Renpho Bluetooth Scale with all the bells and whistles.
IT"S OFFICIAL... I'VE LOST OVER 100 Pounds since January 9th of this year. WHOOOOO OOOOOO HOOOOOO HOOOOOOO WHOWOOOWOWOWOWOWOOWOOWOWOOOOOoooooo! 🎉🎊🎉😁😃😎💪👍
I'm down 3 pounds to 386.6 pounds for a total of 100.8 pounds lost. 😀😍
So, I'll have to get Lynn to assist me with a few photos tonight, so I can put together a few before and after photos to show my progress thus far. (Just bear in mind I have a long way to go). 😜
Have an amazing week my friends... And so, starts the march to 200 pounds down. 😳🙃😀😉👍😎😃
I have no real good idea how to read some of this Renpho Scale data... It seems I have a huge amount of muscle mass, but some of the other numbers have me wondering. lol. So I'll take expert advise if available. lol
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FYI I think it's got my bone mass all wrong... No way is 7 pounds of bones holding together a near 400 pound body.. Just saying. 1
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7/25
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 81oz
Steps 2176
Sunday was rest day as usual. Went to my parent's house in the afternoon to hang out. Took the kids to swim lessons, then back to my parent's for dinner. Got home past the kids' bed time so they went off to bed right away and the husband and I relaxed and watched a show until our bedtime.3 -
Poobah1972 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »My plan tomorrow is to use my home gym ... I am a complete newbie when it comes to weight lifting ... I will be starting on 10 lbs and working my way up to 150 lbs ... for all you weight lifters how often do you up the weight?
Thanks in advance I will be using the home gym 3 days a week M W F and walking 3 days a weeks Tues. Thurs and Saturday ... I am excited to get back into working out ... it has been too long
Good morning Meagan...
Generally, starting off I would recommend 5 to 6 sets per muscle groups... Generally you hit the biggest muscle groups first (so your fresh). So for example on chest/tricep days...
You could do
Chest
3 sets of chest press @ 6-12 reps
3 sets of Fly's @ 10-15 Reps
3 sets of Tricep Pushdowns (Using your high cable) 10-15 reps
2 sets Tricep Overhead extensions @ 15-20 reps
Chest being your major, and triceps being the minor... Wouldn't hurt to add 3-5 sets of shoulder work too, like lateral raises and overhead shoulder presses.
The latter exercise basically you face away from your machine put one leg forward and bend over somewhat and then extend your arms so they are pointing straight out, then bend at the elbow behind your head and straighten your arms etc.
Generally chest is you major muscle group of the day, Low rep counts build strength, high rep counts build endurance and vascularity. You want to lift as much weight as you can where you generally fail before you get to the max rep range.
So say you managed 12 reps, 11 reps and then, 9 reps... You could move up 5 pounds cause you will likely still do pretty good next time. But if you hit 9 reps, 8, and 7 reps... Probably a good idea to stay there next week.
Basically if your close to the max rep range on the first set, you should really consider adding weight the following week. Also if you hit your max rep range, and still have something in the tank, keep going till you can't go anymore. That's where you force your body to build muscle... You don't want it to be easy.
Your other 2 days of weight training per week should be...
Back / Biceps
And of course LEG DAY!
And you can throw some core training, situps, planks etc anytime you want really.
I could assist further if you like... For example I like to work biceps in the 12-15 rep range and a killer 30 rep set, cause biceps tend to like higher rep routines.. Plus you don't hurt your wrists as much.
I believe this is a total body gym and I plan on using it M W F and walk the other 3 days ...I would love for you to assist me further ... I need to get the lingo down also ... see I told you I am a complete newbie LOL... I was going to leave it on 10 lbs for a month and then change it ... I am terrified of hurting myself .... remember I am old (50)2 -
Username: MSWARRIOR7088
Weigh-in day: Monday
PW: 195.6
CW: 194.4
steps 7/24 4,851
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Poobah1972 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »My plan tomorrow is to use my home gym ... I am a complete newbie when it comes to weight lifting ... I will be starting on 10 lbs and working my way up to 150 lbs ... for all you weight lifters how often do you up the weight?
Thanks in advance I will be using the home gym 3 days a week M W F and walking 3 days a weeks Tues. Thurs and Saturday ... I am excited to get back into working out ... it has been too long
Good morning Meagan...
Generally, starting off I would recommend 5 to 6 sets per muscle groups... Generally you hit the biggest muscle groups first (so your fresh). So for example on chest/tricep days...
You could do
Chest
3 sets of chest press @ 6-12 reps
3 sets of Fly's @ 10-15 Reps
3 sets of Tricep Pushdowns (Using your high cable) 10-15 reps
2 sets Tricep Overhead extensions @ 15-20 reps
Chest being your major, and triceps being the minor... Wouldn't hurt to add 3-5 sets of shoulder work too, like lateral raises and overhead shoulder presses.
The latter exercise basically you face away from your machine put one leg forward and bend over somewhat and then extend your arms so they are pointing straight out, then bend at the elbow behind your head and straighten your arms etc.
Generally chest is you major muscle group of the day, Low rep counts build strength, high rep counts build endurance and vascularity. You want to lift as much weight as you can where you generally fail before you get to the max rep range.
So say you managed 12 reps, 11 reps and then, 9 reps... You could move up 5 pounds cause you will likely still do pretty good next time. But if you hit 9 reps, 8, and 7 reps... Probably a good idea to stay there next week.
Basically if your close to the max rep range on the first set, you should really consider adding weight the following week. Also if you hit your max rep range, and still have something in the tank, keep going till you can't go anymore. That's where you force your body to build muscle... You don't want it to be easy.
Your other 2 days of weight training per week should be...
Back / Biceps
And of course LEG DAY!
And you can throw some core training, situps, planks etc anytime you want really.
I could assist further if you like... For example I like to work biceps in the 12-15 rep range and a killer 30 rep set, cause biceps tend to like higher rep routines.. Plus you don't hurt your wrists as much.
I believe this is a total body gym and I plan on using it M W F and walk the other 3 days ...I would love for you to assist me further ... I need to get the lingo down also ... see I told you I am a complete newbie LOL... I was going to leave it on 10 lbs for a month and then change it ... I am terrified of hurting myself .... remember I am old (50)
10lbs is probably a little light for major muscle groups, but on others it might be to much.. Like lateral shoulder raises, could be hard even at 5 pounds.
You should stretch whatever your working out that day... Usually for chest / Triceps day.. You should do a warm up set at about half what you would normally do, and doing more reps as well. This will flush your muscles full of oxygenate blood and which will actually help your actual work sets. Doing the 1 warm up set of chest press, will also automatically warm up your triceps and to some degree your shoulders. I usually just do the one warm up set at the start of the workout.
Just see how it goes, if you find you can easily do 15 reps of chest press then definitely don't be shy to move it up. As chest as generally it isn't recommended to hit chests for more the 15 reps as it likes heavy sets.2 -
Poobah1972 wrote: »FYI I think it's got my bone mass all wrong... No way is 7 pounds of bones holding together a near 400 pound body.. Just saying.
From the info on my scale it’s a measurement of your bone tissue in your body. It says that normal is between 4.9 and 6.2. My measurement is 6.6lb.
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