Downsizers - Team Chat AUGUST 2021
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps for 8/8: 1,5642 -
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Username : azkunk
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW:185.4
CW: 186.2
LTD: 20.8
Not very happy with this. I thought it was a better week than what the scale is showing 😞4 -
@rlaskey2 and @meagan_smartiepants1970 hugs to both of you and your families. I hope that no one develops covid and everyone recovers quickly.
@lindamtuck2018 I hope your granddaughter heals quickly. Enjoy your long awaited trip with your husband to see loved ones and old friends. Hi
@rwood566 hope you are feeling better.
@red1185 stay safe at school. My sister teaches 3rd grade in a high transmission county in our state which forbids mask mandates and has laws in place that pretty much won’t allow schools going online. Cases are increasing here but state only reports data once a week. Due to fevers, I had to go through covid protocals and take a covid test. Negative. Just food poisoning from baby carrots. Had a temp of 103F second half of yesterday but no temps today. Yippee! Appetite and fluid consumption not quite back yet but so much better.
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Good evening everyone. I hope you all enjoyed the first half of your weekend.
@Jpedno I make homemade mcmuffins. Whole wheat eng muffin, 1 slice Canadian bacon, 1 egg. About 220 calories. I can add fruit or a slice of cheese. Good luck with the workouts and the cough. May one increase and one go away. You decide which. Lol
@lindamtuck2018 thank you again for reminding me about DQ. I just got back. Unfortunately I got a medium when I ordered a small and my budget wouldn't hold a medium. I ate the ice cream to the cone and stopped, which is very hard. I love their cones.
Check in for 8/14:
Steps - 2856. I will get some when I pick up daughter in 30 minutes, but I'll take this amount.
Calories - 1730. Changed some things around for the dip cone.
Exercise - I got dizzy when on my feet more than 5 minutes all day. Started taking a multivitamin to get some iron replenished. Maybe that will help.
@azkunk that happens. I jumped 4 lbs last weekend thinking I was doing well. It will pass.3 -
Daily Check-in: Saturday 08/14
✖️Track my food
✖️Stay on or under my allowed calorie goal
✔️Gym 5/4x each week at least
✔️10k steps daily
✔️2L water daily
Steps:
08/08 - 13,162
08/09 - 12,405
08/10 - 11,206
08/11 - 17,537
08/12 - 17,929
08/13 - 15,861
08/14 - 17,985
Good morning. Just had did my Sunday Funday workout! I wasn’t at my best as I had a little too much to drink last night. Had an impromptu get together with a friend and well, wine happens. But I still got up got to the gym and gave it my best efforts.
Wishing you lol a lovely blessed Sunday !
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Good afternoon guys an gals, so just got back from the gym feeling good right now. next is shopping and relaxin! have a great Sunday all hugss xx3
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Username: Jpedno
Weigh in day: Saturday
PW 156.8
CW 157.6 (+.8)
I'm ok with this. I've been sick and haven't been getting in the steps or the workouts. But I went to the gym today so that's a success. This cough is still lingering though.
I dug out my copy of New Rules of Lifting For Women and am planning to start weight lifting with that plan that next week. In addition still to going to BodyPump class.
Tomorrow I will grocery shop and meal plan for the week. I've done pretty good with that for the last two weeks so I want to continue. But I am getting a little sick of oatmeal for breakfast ... Need to add some more variety.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
@Megan_smartiepants1970 steps!
8/12 8,405
8/13 5,184
I hope your cough gets better. I know personally I always gain weight when I am sick even when I was sick from covid. I love meal planning. Do you find it makes grocery shopping easier? It does for me. Good luck with your new weight lifting plan.888Angie888 wrote: »@lindamtuck2018
A surefire way to get more steps is to NOT forget the watch on the charger (like I did this morning) 😉.
Other than that, I have been intentionally parking at the far end of where I'm heading and going out for a few minutes at lunch.
Leaving it on the charger happens or in my case I forgot to charge it and it died in middle of the day. I like those strategies for increasing your steps.Hi everybody. What a whirlwind of a week. We started school back in-person this past Monday. It wasn’t too bad for the most of the week. Thursday was an absolutely atrocious and scarring day, but I’m trying my hardest to move past it because in the end everything turned out fairly ok.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 and @lindamtuck2018 I will probably post weekly steps on Saturdays, if that’s ok.
PW: 163.8
CW: 162.2
I’m happy to see the number coming back down. It had been on a upward trajectory, but like I said - being back at work helps keep me motivated to get my steps in, etc.
Steps:
8/9: 9,595
8/10: 8,939
8/11: 8,005
8/12: 10,121
8/13: 3,466
Eventually I’ll get back to responding to people’s posts. I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.
Awesome loss and steps! I can’t imagine teaching at the best of times let alone in the middle of a pandemic. I hope this week goes smoothly.Username : azkunk
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW:185.4
CW: 186.2
LTD: 20.8
Not very happy with this. I thought it was a better week than what the scale is showing 😞
I see a couple of positives. One you have lost over 20 pounds and two you did well this week. Keep aiming to meet those goals and the scales will move in the right direction.2 -
Beautyofdreams wrote: »@rlaskey2 and @meagan_smartiepants1970 hugs to both of you and your families. I hope that no one develops covid and everyone recovers quickly.
@lindamtuck2018 I hope your granddaughter heals quickly. Enjoy your long awaited trip with your husband to see loved ones and old friends. Hi
@rwood566 hope you are feeling better.
@red1185 stay safe at school. My sister teaches 3rd grade in a high transmission county in our state which forbids mask mandates and has laws in place that pretty much won’t allow schools going online. Cases are increasing here but state only reports data once a week. Due to fevers, I had to go through covid protocals and take a covid test. Negative. Just food poisoning from baby carrots. Had a temp of 103F second half of yesterday but no temps today. Yippee! Appetite and fluid consumption not quite back yet but so much better.
Have a great Sunday!
Thanks! This trip is just a few days at a cottage with my daughter and family. Mid September will be our big trip to Newfoundland to see our parents and other family.Good evening everyone. I hope you all enjoyed the first half of your weekend.
@Jpedno I make homemade mcmuffins. Whole wheat eng muffin, 1 slice Canadian bacon, 1 egg. About 220 calories. I can add fruit or a slice of cheese. Good luck with the workouts and the cough. May one increase and one go away. You decide which. Lol
@lindamtuck2018 thank you again for reminding me about DQ. I just got back. Unfortunately I got a medium when I ordered a small and my budget wouldn't hold a medium. I ate the ice cream to the cone and stopped, which is very hard. I love their cones.
Check in for 8/14:
Steps - 2856. I will get some when I pick up daughter in 30 minutes, but I'll take this amount.
Calories - 1730. Changed some things around for the dip cone.
Exercise - I got dizzy when on my feet more than 5 minutes all day. Started taking a multivitamin to get some iron replenished. Maybe that will help.
@azkunk that happens. I jumped 4 lbs last weekend thinking I was doing well. It will pass.
I think when the kids come over today we are going to DQ if I have enough calories. That sucks being dizzy like that. I hope the iron helps. Stay close to something you can hang on to when having a dizzy spell.mari_moulin wrote: »Daily Check-in: Saturday 08/14
✖️Track my food
✖️Stay on or under my allowed calorie goal
✔️Gym 5/4x each week at least
✔️10k steps daily
✔️2L water daily
Steps:
08/08 - 13,162
08/09 - 12,405
08/10 - 11,206
08/11 - 17,537
08/12 - 17,929
08/13 - 15,861
08/14 - 17,985
Good morning. Just had did my Sunday Funday workout! I wasn’t at my best as I had a little too much to drink last night. Had an impromptu get together with a friend and well, wine happens. But I still got up got to the gym and gave it my best efforts.
Wishing you lol a lovely blessed Sunday !
💪🏻♥️👍🏻
Impromptu get togethers are the best. It’s awesome that you got up and worked out instead of blowing it off.
Good job on going to the gym. Enjoy your relaxing Sunday!Good afternoon guys an gals, so just got back from the gym feeling good right now. next is shopping and relaxin! have a great Sunday all hugss xx
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Saturday check in
✅ Steps
❌ Sleep
✅ Exercise
❌ Reminders 7/8
Busy day yesterday so lots of steps. I think I might remove sleep from my goals as I am doing everything I can to achieve good sleep and I feel like it is not a smart goal anymore. I am going for a swim and workout in a half an hour. I am going for a short walk with a friend after my swim. Going to visit my son for his birthday and the grandkids are coming over later. A busy day!
It’s two days until we are leaving for the cottage. I am thinking a lot how I will handle food, logging, etc. I know the biggest thing is I need to be mindful of my serving sizes and snack food. It’s only 4 days so a blip in the big picture.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps 9,905
Swim
23 minutes moderate
Water weight workout
30 minutes moderate
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@lindamtuck2018 and @Beautyofdreams thanks for the support! I’m trying my hardest to stay safe: lots of vitamins, rest, fruits/veggies, masks galore…
I’m sorry to hear that about your sister’s school. I know that must be so frustrating and scary that they can’t even have safety protocols in place. I hope she stays safe as well!!
I’m glad the covid test was negative!! I know that was a relief. “Fortunately” it was just food poisoning - even though that’s awful, too! Stay safe and healthy!4 -
8/14
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 80oz
Steps 7006
We had an absolute blast at the fair yesterday! The kids loved the midway and the rides. We got to walk through buildings and see animals, watch a wild encounters show and a bike trick show, and play bingo! Food went great for myself. We were so busy the whole time, coupled with the fact that I didn't want anything from the stand where we fed the kids lunch, it was after 4pm the first time I checked the time and I still hadn't broken my fast haha. The crazy thing was, I didn't even feel hungry at that point. I decided to get a fresh squeezed lemonade, I ended up eating 4 of my daughters french fries later, and then had snacks from the snack bag in the car on the way home, and also once we got home. I don't even regret not getting anything at the fair, my husband tried enough stuff for both of us haha. I guess I was more focused on the fun than the food!4 -
AND AS MY FIRST ACT AS MODERATOR, I PRESENT TO YOU THE AUGUST WEEK TWO RESULTS...
OUR TOP TEAMS
By Percentage
By Pounds
OUR TOP INDIVIDUALS
By Percentage
By Pounds
A CLOSER LOOK AT YOUR TEAM'S LOSERS (WINNERS)
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
8/14 steps 8,2333 -
Here is my friendly reminder of the people's steps I need
@littleflutterby 8/9- 8/14
@iradi8 8/11- 8/14
@red1185 8/14
@amymartin555 8/9-8/14
@MSWarrior7088 8/9-8/14
@mthomas0228 8/13 & 8/14
@Shannonsto 8/13 & 8/14
Please have your steps in no later than Tuesday 8/17 if I do not have them in by then I will have no choice but zero them out
Thanks for your cooperation everyone
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Congrats @MSWarrior7088 , @888Angie888 @Beautyofdreams for being our top 3 weight loss losers .... A huge accomplishment 3
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@minstrelofsarcasm great pleasure to meet you!
Good afternoon from a busy Sunday afternoon. As per usual, weekends are so busy, I feel bad I don't get around here to often. But it doesn't mean I haven't been working. 😬
Yesterday was my Son's birthday (25th), and we all had a good time, and I didn't even over eat! Thank goodness for Keto Cheese cake! 😃
I woke up at 3:00am Saturday morning with gout starting to flare up a little in my right foot, but thankfully an ice pack, anti-inflams, and a Tensor Bandage was enough to turn the tide by this morning. It appears I may need to up my allopurinol to the highest dose, which I sort of knew already as per blood tests. No rush, I've pushed thing a little harder in general this week or 2, and I could be wrong but it looks like I'm on track for a good showing on the scale tomorrow. I'm pretty sure high Calorie burns and weight loss also push my uric acid levels up leading to gout. Anyway, on with the story. 😉
Both Lynn and I had a fantastic sleep last night. It was refreshingly cool outside, and I guess it was just what the doctor ordered. I nailed 8.5 hours sleep with no drugs in site and a sleep score of 88. HELL YEAH! 🥳
And being a fast Sunday (around our 30th consecutive) we just got up and headed to the Lake for a Walk on the board walk... And decided to spice it up by taking the long way around back to the car. Which involved many more hills to climb and with it a decent burn. 🔥🔥
Also had an amazing visit with my best friend and his Wife... Man I love those people. This guy will be my best man in a years time, and I really hate that I haven't got to see them much this last few years. 🤗
And that's about it... Weigh in tomorrow morning. What will the numbers be? 🤔😃
And thank you for the kind comments... IT makes me feel GOOOD! hehe 3 -
8/14
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 80oz
Steps 7006
We had an absolute blast at the fair yesterday! The kids loved the midway and the rides. We got to walk through buildings and see animals, watch a wild encounters show and a bike trick show, and play bingo! Food went great for myself. We were so busy the whole time, coupled with the fact that I didn't want anything from the stand where we fed the kids lunch, it was after 4pm the first time I checked the time and I still hadn't broken my fast haha. The crazy thing was, I didn't even feel hungry at that point. I decided to get a fresh squeezed lemonade, I ended up eating 4 of my daughters french fries later, and then had snacks from the snack bag in the car on the way home, and also once we got home. I don't even regret not getting anything at the fair, my husband tried enough stuff for both of us haha. I guess I was more focused on the fun than the food!
Sounds like so much fun! You get fun, family time and exercise walking around. Great job with the eating.Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Congrats @MSWarrior7088 , @888Angie888 @Beautyofdreams for being our top 3 weight loss losers .... A huge accomplishment
I second this! Also, congrats Downsizers for being in the leaderboard!Poobah1972 wrote: »@minstrelofsarcasm great pleasure to meet you!
Good afternoon from a busy Sunday afternoon. As per usual, weekends are so busy, I feel bad I don't get around here to often. But it doesn't mean I haven't been working. 😬
Yesterday was my Son's birthday (25th), and we all had a good time, and I didn't even over eat! Thank goodness for Keto Cheese cake! 😃
I woke up at 3:00am Saturday morning with gout starting to flare up a little in my right foot, but thankfully an ice pack, anti-inflams, and a Tensor Bandage was enough to turn the tide by this morning. It appears I may need to up my allopurinol to the highest dose, which I sort of knew already as per blood tests. No rush, I've pushed thing a little harder in general this week or 2, and I could be wrong but it looks like I'm on track for a good showing on the scale tomorrow. I'm pretty sure high Calorie burns and weight loss also push my uric acid levels up leading to gout. Anyway, on with the story. 😉
Both Lynn and I had a fantastic sleep last night. It was refreshingly cool outside, and I guess it was just what the doctor ordered. I nailed 8.5 hours sleep with no drugs in site and a sleep score of 88. HELL YEAH! 🥳
And being a fast Sunday (around our 30th consecutive) we just got up and headed to the Lake for a Walk on the board walk... And decided to spice it up by taking the long way around back to the car. Which involved many more hills to climb and with it a decent burn. 🔥🔥
Also had an amazing visit with my best friend and his Wife... Man I love those people. This guy will be my best man in a years time, and I really hate that I haven't got to see them much this last few years. 🤗
And that's about it... Weigh in tomorrow morning. What will the numbers be? 🤔😃
And thank you for the kind comments... IT makes me feel GOOOD! hehe
Glad the gout settled down. Nice fitting a walk in your busy weekend.1 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
8/14 steps 8,3172 -
Check-in for Saturday, 8/15
Under Calories: ❌
Water > 80oz: ✅
Protein > 100g: ✅
Steps > 5K: ❌
Row 2x/wk: ✅❔
Good Day Streak (GDS): 0
Well, I let my weigh-in results and issues with my 14 year old drag me down a little yesterday. I gave in and ate a pack of swiss cake rolls which put me a little over my calories. Overall it wasn't a bad day but it wasn't a good day either. So, I am resetting the GDS to zero. I am having a pretty good day so far today and I am confident that I will finish strong!
@Megan_smartiepants1970 my steps ...
8/13: 5330
8/14:45585 -
Steps 8/14: 16,0172
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Steps 8/13 8,093
8/14 9,828
We found out my daughter was positive Friday but she feels fine. Between quarantining, Fitbit battery always dying and hot humid temps not great steps.5 -
My steps:
Monday 10 220
Tuesday 19 038
Wednesday 13 431
Thursday 9 461
Friday 11 086
Saturday 18 343
Sunday 17 157
Thanks @Megan_smartiepants1970 !3 -
Congrats to our top 3 losers @MSWarrior7088 , @888Angie888 , @Beautyofdreams !
@minstrelofsarcasm - thank you for supporting us. I LOVE your username
@Beautyofdreams - I am glad that you are feeling a little better. I am in a state that has laws forbidding mask mandates in schools too. My daughter is not yet old enough to get vaccinated. My son is in high school and is vaccinated. After one week of school, I got a letter saying that my son had "close contact" with somebody at school. It said that they don't require quarantine for known close contact exposure ... because the can't. It's against the law. So, positive and exposed kids are in school, unmasked. Its ridiculous. I glad you are feeling well and hope your sister stays safe. As long as she is vaccinated and wears a mask she should be good. In my hospital, 95% of the very sick (and there is a lot of COVID at my hospital) is unvaccinated. Are you eligible for the booster since you are a transplant recipient?
@rwood566 - that is some impressive will power. The cone is the bets part.
@mari_moulin - wine does happen Nice that you jumped right back into your routine. I love the pictures, you are looking very fit!
@jayenguk - I am starting to get into exercise and I am being reminded of that good post workout feeling and wondering why it is that I forget it so easily and put off working out
@lindamtuck2018 - enjoy your time at the cottage, your deserve it
@Tazaria87 - sounds like a you and the family had a blast
@Poobah1972 - sounds like a great weekend. I hope you get your gout under control soon.
@rlaskey2 - stay safe. hope your daughter's symptoms remain mild6 -
Good evening everyone. Hope you all enjoyed relaxation day.
Grats to the team big losers. Well done.
Check in for 8/15:
Steps - 6701. I like the number. Trying to get going again.
Calories- 1650.
Exercise - 2 small walks to check my lightheartedness. I seem to be better
today so I want to hit the gym or a longer walk tomorrow. Each walk was 1.09 miles in 24 minutes. Nice and slow.4 -
congrats to all the big losers well done!..and man we are all smashing it ...have a great day all back to work today urgggg so no work out just keeping to my calories..had a "i want to eat everything" day yesterday but didn't which I am seeing as a kinda NSV?3
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Daily Check-in: Sunday 08/15
✔️Track my food
✔️Stay on or under my allowed calorie goal
✔️Gym 1/4x each week at least
✔️10k steps daily
✔️2L water daily
Steps:
08/15 - 12,506
Good and happy Monday morning team!
Work out done for today. Now ready to get my day started.
Wishing you all a wonderful week !
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