Shrinking Assets-July Chat 2021
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Another new member heading your way ... Please welcome @coblujay
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MFP USER NAME: coblujay
YOUR CHOSEN WEIGH-IN DAY: Wednesday
YOUR CURRENT WEIGHT: 242.2
YOUR ORIGINAL STARTING WEIGHT: 261
Hi everyone! Thank you @Megan_smartiepants1970!
Just like most people I've lost and gained and lost and gained. I haven't been under 200# for 20+ years. I think I was at 210# for a minute about six years ago. After my doctor suggested weight loss surgery in April at my annual physical, I decided to get back on track. I don't think I've believed I could actually get under 200# until I spent time in the forums here on MFP over the last two months. People are doing it and maintaining. I'm 62 and 5'6". I love to travel and have never let my weight stop me, although there have been some uncomfortable times. I retired from a career in law enforcement a little over five years ago and am now a full-time working artist. Looking forward to the camaraderie of an amazing group of people with a similar goal...to be the best I can be.5 -
Welcome to the team @coblujay !3
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Weigh In Wednesday, sorry a day late
KittyInBoots17:
PW; 237.4
CW 236.8
I'm struggling. This heat. It feels like I can't even think sometimes. I have never experienced and heat and humidity to this extent for this long. I feel like every day I am just waiting for the next day in hopes of it cooling down, but it just keeps on going. Heat. Sun. Forest fire smoke. No rain. It's still July.
I seriously want to lose weight and I know I can, cuz I have before. I will admit summer has always been a struggle for me since I've started on here. The reason being is ice cream and such lol. I really do want to do this, I'm just glad I haven't gained significantly even though I've been watching it slowly climb over time. I really enjoy reading your posts, it truly is motivating to me.4 -
@KittyInBoots17 I am with you on the heat struggle. I don't work outside so I don't have to bear it all day, but just driving home in the heat and humidity is too much! I don't mind the heat but the humidity is awful.2
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Try some low calorie popsicles.4
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Another new member will be joining you soon ... Please welcome @partaz 3
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@KittyInBoots17 I feel you! Two snack ideas to partially replace ice cream: frozen strawberries and frozen grapes. The grapes are pretty efficient in cooling me internally, and partially thawed strawberries are delicious. They can’t fully replace ice cream (nothing can, duh) but might be a nice change at least sometimes another treat I enjoyed during the heat wave here was fridge-temperature fresh raspberries.
You’re still here and you’re still trying, that’s an impressive feat in itself! You haven’t given up or quit!4 -
Username: imgwendolyn2015
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW:154.2
CW:153
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Welcome to the team @partaz !1
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PW: 257
CW: 253.8
I have lost 46 pounds since the first of this year. I can definitely notice it in my clothes and I'm able to wear my wedding ring again. However, when I look in the mirror or look at pictures I can't see a difference. And it's frustrating. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, how do you work through it?
I know it's just me because others do see a difference, but I'm struggling to see what they see.
I appreciate any advice that anyone has.
Thank you.4 -
MFP USER NAME: partaz
YOUR CHOSEN WEIGH-IN DAY: Saturday
YOUR CURRENT WEIGHT:227.5
YOUR ORIGINAL STARTING WEIGHT 249.5
Hello everyone! I am 55 and have one son who recently graduated from college. I've mostly used MFP for tracking (which I enjoy) so this group will be an exciting new adventure for me. Over the past year I've put strong effort into building consistent habits. Some of them are now second nature while others definitely take effort. I look forward to getting to know you 3 -
Dew11252
Weigh in day: Tuesday
July SW: 283.6
PW: 281.4
CW: 281.4
Lost: 0
LTD: 38.6
NOT Moving! I guess I'm not gaining, but I'm here to LOSE!
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Another new member will be joining you soon .... Please welcome @queenofspades1616 2
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Dew11252
Weigh in day: Friday
Aug SW: 281.4
PW: 281.4
CW: 281.4
Lost: 0
LTD: 38.6
I want to continue next month but change my weigh-in day to Friday.2 -
PW: 257
CW: 253.8
I have lost 46 pounds since the first of this year. I can definitely notice it in my clothes and I'm able to wear my wedding ring again. However, when I look in the mirror or look at pictures I can't see a difference. And it's frustrating. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, how do you work through it?
I know it's just me because others do see a difference, but I'm struggling to see what they see.
I appreciate any advice that anyone has.
Thank you.
@Marni3369 in the past when I have lost weight, it has been somehow easier to see my progress in photos than in the mirror, especially pictures that are unposed or taken without my knowledge. Maybe that could help you as well?3 -
Jazzadesigns
Weigh in Saturday
PW: 223.7
CW: 221.5
I lost 5 lbs this month and am really happy with that after I only lost 1.5 lbs in June!7 -
Hi Team!
As we are about to enter our last month of summer it’s time to stop and review how you are doing with your weight loss goals. One way to keep you mindful is to create healthy habits! Here is your NEW habit tracker for August. Just click the link and follow the instructions. AUGUST HABIT TRACKER
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Anniesquats100
Friday
Pw 168.1
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The August 2021 Team Chat is OPEN!
Finish up this week's weigh-ins here, and head over to August for introductions, goal updates, and to get ready for a new month -
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10839802/shrinking-assets-team-chat-august-2021/p1?new=10 -
Welcome to all of our new members!
UserName: Angelic843
Weight in week: July Week 4
Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW (Previous Weight): 369.2
CW (Current Weight): 373.8
This week’s loss: (Gained 4.6)
Total LTD (Loss to Date): 48.4
Sorry guys. I don't know what is going on scale-wise.
All of my healthy habits this week were in check...calories, steps, even carbs stayed pretty steady. I'm guessing this gain is either sodium or hormones.
Hopefully its back off by next weigh-in.
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leni1us
July Week 4
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@angelic843 - Since all your “healthy habits this week were in check”, I hope you can view it as a good week. The long term behavior changes are the real benefit to each of us and you’ve already demonstrated how consistent positive habits can add up over time — nearly 50 pounds lost!! Congratulations on your tremendous progress and the new habits you’ve developed.
My father used to always say that guilt is a wasted emotion. Instead, he encouraged reflection, learning and immediate steps to act on what we’ve learned. As the samurai expression goes “Fall down seven times, get up eight.” Persistence can be our greatest strength. Best wishes to you - and all our ShrinkingAssets team members - for the coming month!4 -
PatriceFitnessPal wrote: »@angelic843 - Since all your “healthy habits this week were in check”, I hope you can view it as a good week. The long term behavior changes are the real benefit to each of us and you’ve already demonstrated how consistent positive habits can add up over time — nearly 50 pounds lost!! Congratulations on your tremendous progress and the new habits you’ve developed.
My father used to always say that guilt is a wasted emotion. Instead, he encouraged reflection, learning and immediate steps to act on what we’ve learned. As the samurai expression goes “Fall down seven times, get up eight.” Persistence can be our greatest strength. Best wishes to you - and all our ShrinkingAssets team members - for the coming month!
Thank you for the excellent advice and perspective. Right after I posted I drank my collagen and went for my 30 minute walk.
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Cre804
Friday
PW 192.0
CW 192.0
**ADMIN:Please move me to the support group for August. **
It could be worse! It’s been a challenging week. I was out of town for my uncle’s memorial service last weekend, my husband retired on Thursday, the kids are in town this weekend and we are going on vacation next weekend!
On the downside, I haven’t been consistent in my tracking this week and it shows. I need to do better for the next week because we will be gone for 23 days.
On the plus side, I flew on a plane last weekend and I didn’t have to stress about the seat belt fitting. I am stronger so I was able to easily lift my suitcase into the overhead bin. I was able to buy some smaller clothes for the trip. And the big thing is that, even though others have noticed my weight loss earlier, I am finally starting to see the change in myself! I feel like I can draw on that to help me continue my weight loss journey, although I will admit it was hard this week because I was so busy.
Because I am going to be on vacation starting next Saturday, I won’t have access to a scale so it’s probably best if I just move to the support group for the entire month of August. I’ll check in when I can but I don’t expect to spend much time online. We plan to do a lot of walking so keep your fingers crossed that my bum knee will hold up with minimal complaints. I will still be here for a few more days but will catch up with y’all when I get back. Have a great day month!5 -
This chat thread is now closed - go to August!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10839802/shrinking-assets-team-chat-august-2021#latest0
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