Downsizers - Team Chat AUGUST 2021
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Too much Tuesday? or is just the right amount?
Seems I fancy myself long walks on Tuesdays... I had a pretty crappy sleep score 56 last night and 5 hours and 15 minutes of sleep. That said I felt fine, and when the alarm went off extra early at 4:00am, I didn't have any problems rolling out of bed and getting at it. 🙃
I decided the night before I was going to take another longish walk, and the route I was planning on taking had a huge hill in it right off the bat. Given the large hill and the fact it was going to make my heart rate climb I figured today's goal will be to keep my heart rate up the entire time. So, I aimed for 145-150 heart rate or bust the entire trip.
And the plan worked great... My knees held together and I didn't have any foot pain what so ever. And once I climbed that initial hill, I slogged down the entire flat stretch from Martindale to Copper street, then I slogged off and on most of straight stretch of Copper Street... And slightly thereafter as the heart rate called for it. 😅😆👍
The route turned out to be slightly shorter than the last time, but the burn was pretty great considering and the fact that hill was there to get my heart pumping right off the bat, I would have to say I enjoyed this walk much more than the last one. My legs didn't really get tired to much till the last little bit, either so it's fair to say my legs are getting a bit more accustomed to the road and the distances. 😀😎
Time also seemed to pass by at a fast rate... I made it to the half way point so fast in my mind I almost called Lynn just to tell her I was already on Kelly Lake road and about to head up Robinson (about half way). Hec k even going down Robinson seemed so much faster than the last time?
Anyway, was it "Too Much Tuesday"... I think the answer is no... No, it wasn't! I enjoyed it, and I don't feel wrecked right now. (I'm sure my knee's may feel differently later today. lol)
Have an amazing day everyone!!! 🤗🤗🤗
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littleflutterby wrote: »Steps for the week
15/8- 6854
16/8- 6594
17/8- 6184
18/8- 6826
19/8- 5317
20/8- 7678
21/8- 3184
22/8- 3467
23/8- 9974
A bit of a write off this week. I was thinking of taking a break for a couple of weeks but I know if I do that that gains would be even more! So regardless of my weight gain or lack of steps imma be accountable!
On a positive, went back to work today. I'm hurting lol but it's good to be at a new store. Everyone is lovely! And I got an A- in my English final! I'm so happy!
I know last year when I was really struggling if I hadn’t stayed the course I would have ended up gaining everything I lost plus more. Did I gain weight, absolutely but being accountable to the group prevented total disaster for me. Hang in there! Are you posting your weight in a separate post? Congrats on your English mark!mari_moulin wrote: »Daily Check-in: Monday 08/23
✖️Track my food
✖️Stay on or under my allowed calorie goal
✔️Gym 2/4x each week at least
✔️10k steps daily
✔️2L water daily
Steps:
08/22 - 10,024
08/23 - 14,595
Good morning team! Bit of a late check in but got busy after my workout. It’s gonna be one of those weeks. Lots of errands and appointments and stuff going on here before school starts next Thursday.
Wishing you all a wonderful day ♥️
IG - maris_transformation_journey
Amazing steps yesterday! That’s quite the calorie burn. Well done!1 -
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Monday check in
❌ Steps (rest day)
✅ Sleep Score (above 75)
✅ Exercise
❌ Reminders 5/8 (rest day)
Yesterday was supposed to be a leisurely swim but my heart rate was either in fat burn or cardio most of the time. Gave myself quite the bump on my head. I was swimming on my back and not paying attention. Next thing I knew I smacked into the side of the pool. I saw stars. It was still a relaxing swim so I am taking it as a rest day. Today I am swimming laps then doing a water weight workout. The scale gods were with me this morning and I saw an even 200 on the scales. Hopefully, I can hold on to this and drop .2 pounds by Friday to hit onderland. But I know my weight jumps all over the place before settling on a number.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
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amymartin555 wrote: »Username amymartin555
Weigh in day. Monday
SW. 184
PW. 145.8
CW. 143.2
Pretty good. Getting closer to my 125 goal. The I will reevaluate to see if i should go down to 115. As I am so short my weight needs to be low. It is nice to be less than 20 lbs to my highest goal weight. I didnt think I would get back down to this weight again. It takes a lot of willpower and steps.
Take care everyone!
Great results this week Amy! My fiance is in a similar boat at 4'7" she's completely unsure what a practical end goal is right now... But at least the journey has been fun together.
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Poobah1972
Weight loss ✔️ Cardio ✔️ Weights ✔️ Jonathan, you are on fire today. I think I may have to purchase a renpho scale. I love the data you get.
I didn't realize how much I'd like the scale to be honest... But now that I have it I find it very valuable, it's showing me my hard work is paying off in more ways then just weight loss. Makes all the hard work that more enjoyable!
Sometimes i feel like a bit of an over achiever lately... But it all seems a little easier as time goes by. Well Cardio will always be Hardio! lollittleflutterby wrote: »Steps for the week
15/8- 6854
16/8- 6594
17/8- 6184
18/8- 6826
19/8- 5317
20/8- 7678
21/8- 3184
22/8- 3467
23/8- 9974
A bit of a write off this week. I was thinking of taking a break for a couple of weeks but I know if I do that that gains would be even more! So regardless of my weight gain or lack of steps imma be accountable!
On a positive, went back to work today. I'm hurting lol but it's good to be at a new store. Everyone is lovely! And I got an A- in my English final! I'm so happy!
That's a great way to look at it... Accountability to yourself keeps you honest and ensures you at least got your finger on the pulse of your life. So good plan Tanya!mari_moulin wrote: »Daily Check-in: Monday 08/23
✖️Track my food
✖️Stay on or under my allowed calorie goal
✔️Gym 2/4x each week at least
✔️10k steps daily
✔️2L water daily
Steps:
08/22 - 10,024
08/23 - 14,595
Good morning team! Bit of a late check in but got busy after my workout. It’s gonna be one of those weeks. Lots of errands and appointments and stuff going on here before school starts next Thursday.
Wishing you all a wonderful day ♥️
IG - maris_transformation_journey
The incredible amount of steps. The workouts, you doing just amazing. You heck, you seem to like gadgets, and with all that weight training your doing, you might want to look at the Renpho Scale aswell?
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Poobah1972
All I can say is your awesome!
😊 Yes yes.. Or Crazy? 😬🤪lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Monday check in
❌ Steps (rest day)
✅ Sleep Score (above 75)
✅ Exercise
❌ Reminders 5/8 (rest day)
Yesterday was supposed to be a leisurely swim but my heart rate was either in fat burn or cardio most of the time. Gave myself quite the bump on my head. I was swimming on my back and not paying attention. Next thing I knew I smacked into the side of the pool. I saw stars. It was still a relaxing swim so I am taking it as a rest day. Today I am swimming laps then doing a water weight workout. The scale gods were with me this morning and I saw an even 200 on the scales. Hopefully, I can hold on to this and drop .2 pounds by Friday to hit onderland. But I know my weight jumps all over the place before settling on a number.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
This is super exciting... Onderland on the cusp!!! Hope your head don't swell to much or it could bugger your weigh-in day. hehe 🤗😁
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8/22-8/23
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 80oz/83oz
Steps 3088 / 12002
Sunday was a rest day and we spent it at my parents house. It's actually been a while since we did that, we've been so busy! Yesterday I got up early and did the 3 mile loop at the lake with dad. It's hard for me to crawl out of bed at 5:45am but I needed time afterwards to get my son ready and off to school at 7:55. So after the walk with Dad I walked my son to school. Cleaned the house during the day, took my daughter to preschool in the afternoon. Oh, and then my husband and I went out for lunch. Its been years since we've been able to do that haha. Picked up the kids later and then hung out for the rest of the day!4 -
Hello everyone, I'm Karly and I'll be joining your group for September's challenge. Just recently started trying to lose weight and thought that joining this challenge would help keep me motivated. 😄6
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KatLadyLove2 wrote: »Hello everyone, I'm Karly and I'll be joining your group for September's challenge. Just recently started trying to lose weight and thought that joining this challenge would help keep me motivated. 😄
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8/22-8/23
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 80oz/83oz
Steps 3088 / 12002
Sunday was a rest day and we spent it at my parents house. It's actually been a while since we did that, we've been so busy! Yesterday I got up early and did the 3 mile loop at the lake with dad. It's hard for me to crawl out of bed at 5:45am but I needed time afterwards to get my son ready and off to school at 7:55. So after the walk with Dad I walked my son to school. Cleaned the house during the day, took my daughter to preschool in the afternoon. Oh, and then my husband and I went out for lunch. Its been years since we've been able to do that haha. Picked up the kids later and then hung out for the rest of the day!
Sounds like a really busy day, and good job on getting that early morning walk in.KatLadyLove2 wrote: »Hello everyone, I'm Karly and I'll be joining your group for September's challenge. Just recently started trying to lose weight and thought that joining this challenge would help keep me motivated. 😄
Pleasure to meet you Karly! I'm Jonathan! Looking forward to cheering you on! PS. The cat in your profile pic has an amazing eye colour. (is that weird. lol) 😁1 -
We have another new member heading our way ... Please welcome @Abi2131 1
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Username: Beautyofdreams
Weigh In Day: Tuesday
PW: 139.8
CW: 136.0
LTD: 87.4
I scheduled an appointment next Friday to talk to a plastic surgeon about my stomach. I have a great deal of loose skin there and the upper part has a hard bulge in the middle. It really distorts how I see myself since it is so out of proportion to the rest of me. Will find out what I can realistically expect improvement in, cost and if I am even a candidate for plastic surgery.3 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »We have another new member heading our way ... Please welcome @Abi2131
Thank you for welcoming me to the group. I am using myfitnesspal for more than 3 years to keep track but never got into any challenge.
I have struggled with weight a lot and I am so excited to give my best in September Challenge and be healthier.
Thanks again for having me.3 -
Thanks!! @Poobah1972, That's my baby girl, and everyone that sees her comments on her eyes. Their even more amazing/beautiful in person.2
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Beautyofdreams wrote: »Username: Beautyofdreams
Weigh In Day: Tuesday
PW: 139.8
CW: 136.0
LTD: 87.4
I scheduled an appointment next Friday to talk to a plastic surgeon about my stomach. I have a great deal of loose skin there and the upper part has a hard bulge in the middle. It really distorts how I see myself since it is so out of proportion to the rest of me. Will find out what I can realistically expect improvement in, cost and if I am even a candidate for plastic surgery.
Great Loss... 😀
I'll be interested in your story. I'll be there one day myself. I'll assume some will be covered by the goverment, but more will need to be done I'll need to pay for. It will be the next big adventure. Still a long way to go on this current adventure though.
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@lindamtuck2018
Username: tahm42
Weigh In Day: Tuesday
PW (Previous Weight): 221
CW (Current Weight): 220
I am tired today and can tell fall is here. Allergies are so happening even though the temps still say summer my nose and throat are saying uh no. ForgeX fit was good Monday so today is an elliptical or aerial day. Tomorrow at oh stupid early I will see about Forge again... 5am is just so early. I also have more trouble controlling the eating after also. Anybody else have trouble when they are tired, you just want to eat? So far so good this week! I hope everyone else has a great week!3 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »We have another new member heading our way ... Please welcome @Abi2131
Thank you for welcoming me to the group. I am using myfitnesspal for more than 3 years to keep track but never got into any challenge.
I have struggled with weight a lot and I am so excited to give my best in September Challenge and be healthier.
Thanks again for having me.
Pleasure to have you aboard and very nice to meet you Abi? (Does Abi Work?)...
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Poobah1972 wrote: »mari_moulin wrote: »Daily Check-in: Monday 08/23
✖️Track my food
✖️Stay on or under my allowed calorie goal
✔️Gym 2/4x each week at least
✔️10k steps daily
✔️2L water daily
Steps:
08/22 - 10,024
08/23 - 14,595
Good morning team! Bit of a late check in but got busy after my workout. It’s gonna be one of those weeks. Lots of errands and appointments and stuff going on here before school starts next Thursday.
Wishing you all a wonderful day ♥️
IG - maris_transformation_journey
The incredible amount of steps. The workouts, you doing just amazing. You heck, you seem to like gadgets, and with all that weight training your doing, you might want to look at the Renpho Scale aswell?
I will most certainly look into this scale! Thanks 😊
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We have another new member heading our way ....Please welcome @Cormieannie1
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