Downsizers - Team Chat AUGUST 2021
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Good morning all, today I am going to the gym as soon as it opens and do a small workout. I have my son over later for a roast dinner with us and apart from that I will probably just game the day away!2
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Weekly weigh-in:
Username - mari_moulin
Weigh-in day - Saturday
Weigh-in week - 1
Previous weight - 209.2
Current weight - 208.2
Daily Check-in: Friday 08/06
✔️Track my food
✔️Stay on or under my allowed calorie goal
✔️Gym 4/4x each week at least
✔️10k steps daily
✔️2L water daily
Steps:
08/01 - 7,134
08/02 - 15,909
08/03 - 11,681
08/04 - 17,231
08/05 - 17,964
08/06 - 17,096
Good morning team! Day 5 of being back on track!
Last night we went out for a family bowling night. Needless to say lots of bad foods and drinks were had BUT I still managed to stay under. I’m sure had I not had the junk food I would have had an even better loss for the week. I will say tho that I am pretty happy with my results this week.
I just got back from my gym session today. It was booty 🍑 day and we totally beasted through it. I’m feeling so good and happy to be back on my routine.
Blessed Saturday team 💪🏻♥️👍🏻
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MSWarrior7088 wrote: »Steps
10,271
Nice walk with hubby and the bugs!! I spray before I left, hubby didn't. I'm not sure he will go walking with me in the evenings again...lol
Guess I'll stick to mornings!
Another 10k day. Awesome!8/4 11,750
8/5 19,356
My calf’s were so sore for 3 days from Monday’s workout so I just did a short walk Wednesday and yesterday’s steps were from going to a concert and walking to the venue. I was wearing newish sneakers and got a huge blister of one heal. Oh well it was a nice nice for a concert and fun being in the city.
Must have been a great workout. Great steps! Live music is just starting here and I am excited to go to a concert. When we go in holidays there is a festival which has so many different bands. Hopefully, will be able to take that in.Good evening. How was your water balloon day?
Check in for 8/6:
Steps - 5224. Not a lot.
Calories - 1559 had pineapple chunks with each meal.
Exercise - gym. 9 machines and 10 minutes bike. 2.75 miles moderate effort. Had to stop early with dead leg.
Nice job on those calories. Great gym session!2 -
Good morning all, today I am going to the gym as soon as it opens and do a small workout. I have my son over later for a roast dinner with us and apart from that I will probably just game the day away!
Enjoy your gym session and dinner with your son.mari_moulin wrote: »Weekly weigh-in:
Username - mari_moulin
Weigh-in day - Saturday
Weigh-in week - 1
Previous weight - 209.2
Current weight - 208.2
Daily Check-in: Friday 08/06
✔️Track my food
✔️Stay on or under my allowed calorie goal
✔️Gym 4/4x each week at least
✔️10k steps daily
✔️2L water daily
Steps:
08/01 - 7,134
08/02 - 15,909
08/03 - 11,681
08/04 - 17,231
08/05 - 17,964
08/06 - 17,096
Good morning team! Day 5 of being back on track!
Last night we went out for a family bowling night. Needless to say lots of bad foods and drinks were had BUT I still managed to stay under. I’m sure had I not had the junk food I would have had an even better loss for the week. I will say tho that I am pretty happy with my results this week.
I just got back from my gym session today. It was booty 🍑 day and we totally beasted through it. I’m feeling so good and happy to be back on my routine.
Blessed Saturday team 💪🏻♥️👍🏻
Mari, you are doing fantastic. You stayed on track, had killer workouts and a nice loss. Well done!3 -
Friday check in
❌Steps 3,847
❌Sleep
✅ Exercise
❌Reminders ?
My steps are inaccurate and I have no idea about my reminders to move as my Fitbit died. I did end up going for a quick walk as I was getting antsy. I am caught up on housework. Yay! I am not sure what’s happening with my sleep. 🤷♀️
My diabetic check was awesome. My A1C is actually too low which means I get to wean myself off insulin. This is a great NSV for me. It will take about a month as I have to go slowly but soon no more needles! Yes!
Have a great start to the weekend!6 -
Saturday
@Tazaria87
@red1185
@lmf1012
@mari_moulin
@bestbookie2
@draby2011
@Jpedno
@Beverly2Hansen
Sunday
No weigh ins
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Friday check in
❌Steps 3,847
❌Sleep
✅ Exercise
❌Reminders ?
My steps are inaccurate and I have no idea about my reminders to move as my Fitbit died. I did end up going for a quick walk as I was getting antsy. I am caught up on housework. Yay! I am not sure what’s happening with my sleep. 🤷♀️
My diabetic check was awesome. My A1C is actually too low which means I get to wean myself off insulin. This is a great NSV for me. It will take about a month as I have to go slowly but soon no more needles! Yes!
Have a great start to the weekend!
That’s such great news Linda! Congratulations on your health NSV. Wow no more insulin! So happy for you. Best NSV ever!3 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Friday check in
❌Steps 3,847
❌Sleep
✅ Exercise
❌Reminders ?
My steps are inaccurate and I have no idea about my reminders to move as my Fitbit died. I did end up going for a quick walk as I was getting antsy. I am caught up on housework. Yay! I am not sure what’s happening with my sleep. 🤷♀️
My diabetic check was awesome. My A1C is actually too low which means I get to wean myself off insulin. This is a great NSV for me. It will take about a month as I have to go slowly but soon no more needles! Yes!
Have a great start to the weekend!
That is sooooo amazing Linda.... I was on insulin for a bit in 2019 after being released from the hospital with the flu/pneumonia .... that is when I found out I was type 2 diabetic .... I go on the 12th to get labs done ...and I will have my results when I see my Dr. on the 19th .... my a1c last month was 6.1 I am hoping to have it lower this month but we shall see .....
We are off for our lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng walk
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1st weigh in!
Username: jpedno
Weigh in day: Saturday
PW: 160.4 lbs
CW: 156.8 lbs
-3.6 lbs !!
Really proud of how this week went. I know this kind of loss is not realistic on a weekly basis (I’m only 5’ tall) but it is motivating to know what I am doing is making a difference!
Steps for 8/6 10,344
I went to the gym already 3x this week so I decided that I will take a long walk this morning before it gets too hot. Also thinking about dragging my hubby to the pool later for the first time this season.
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Steps 13,902
These steps seem high since I didn’t do much all day but did squeeze in my workout in my hot bedroom must have burned a few
Extra calories with that heat. Finally felt less sore but couldn’t wear sneakers due to the giant blister from the concert the night before.4 -
today at the gym I did 5 miles on the bike which took 27 mins, then I went to the rowing machine and rowed 2000m with a stroke rate per min of average 27 in 13.37 mins....did a few weights but the weights were busy so didn't get to all of them, got one of my son's round today for dinner but the rabble are having the roast pork with crackling...im having my usual chicken! and I'm going to have 2 Yorkshire puddings really looking forward to it ...yummmy.4
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Tazaria87
Saturday
PW 154.8
CW 155.6
A little disappointed about weigh in but not super surprised. Two weeks ago I lost 4.4lbs and then last week when I expected a gain or stall lost another 0.6lbs. I think maybe my body had an adjustment week.
8/6
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 98oz
Steps 11427
Exercise 3mile loop at lake
Met my dad at the lake in the morning. Drank my morning coffee then went to the consignment sale I mentioned. Found some things for the kids; got my son a winter coat and boots and a few long pants, and got toys for them both(my daughter didn't need more clothes). Then went grocery shopping with Mom, and relaxed the rest of the night afterwards!
Today we're going to a friend's pool if it doesn't storm on us, and tomorrow my son has a bday party to go to.6 -
Daily Check-In For Friday 8/6
Calories: Within Allotted Range
Water: 80+ oz. (Didn't hit my 90 oz. goal)
IF 16/8: Yes, 18 hours fasting
AF: Yes (Day 12 no-alcohol)
Exercise: 2 Mile Run (1st super hot run in a while, so took it sloooow)
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mari_moulin wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Friday check in
❌Steps 3,847
❌Sleep
✅ Exercise
❌Reminders ?
My steps are inaccurate and I have no idea about my reminders to move as my Fitbit died. I did end up going for a quick walk as I was getting antsy. I am caught up on housework. Yay! I am not sure what’s happening with my sleep. 🤷♀️
My diabetic check was awesome. My A1C is actually too low which means I get to wean myself off insulin. This is a great NSV for me. It will take about a month as I have to go slowly but soon no more needles! Yes!
Have a great start to the weekend!
That’s such great news Linda! Congratulations on your health NSV. Wow no more insulin! So happy for you. Best NSV ever!Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Friday check in
❌Steps 3,847
❌Sleep
✅ Exercise
❌Reminders ?
My steps are inaccurate and I have no idea about my reminders to move as my Fitbit died. I did end up going for a quick walk as I was getting antsy. I am caught up on housework. Yay! I am not sure what’s happening with my sleep. 🤷♀️
My diabetic check was awesome. My A1C is actually too low which means I get to wean myself off insulin. This is a great NSV for me. It will take about a month as I have to go slowly but soon no more needles! Yes!
Have a great start to the weekend!
That is sooooo amazing Linda.... I was on insulin for a bit in 2019 after being released from the hospital with the flu/pneumonia .... that is when I found out I was type 2 diabetic .... I go on the 12th to get labs done ...and I will have my results when I see my Dr. on the 19th .... my a1c last month was 6.1 I am hoping to have it lower this month but we shall see .....
We are off for our lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng walk
Thanks Mari and Megan. It’s something that I have wanted for a long time. Good look with your labs Megan. I am sure they will be great.3 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »mari_moulin wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Friday check in
❌Steps 3,847
❌Sleep
✅ Exercise
❌Reminders ?
My steps are inaccurate and I have no idea about my reminders to move as my Fitbit died. I did end up going for a quick walk as I was getting antsy. I am caught up on housework. Yay! I am not sure what’s happening with my sleep. 🤷♀️
My diabetic check was awesome. My A1C is actually too low which means I get to wean myself off insulin. This is a great NSV for me. It will take about a month as I have to go slowly but soon no more needles! Yes!
Have a great start to the weekend!
That’s such great news Linda! Congratulations on your health NSV. Wow no more insulin! So happy for you. Best NSV ever!Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Friday check in
❌Steps 3,847
❌Sleep
✅ Exercise
❌Reminders ?
My steps are inaccurate and I have no idea about my reminders to move as my Fitbit died. I did end up going for a quick walk as I was getting antsy. I am caught up on housework. Yay! I am not sure what’s happening with my sleep. 🤷♀️
My diabetic check was awesome. My A1C is actually too low which means I get to wean myself off insulin. This is a great NSV for me. It will take about a month as I have to go slowly but soon no more needles! Yes!
Have a great start to the weekend!
That is sooooo amazing Linda.... I was on insulin for a bit in 2019 after being released from the hospital with the flu/pneumonia .... that is when I found out I was type 2 diabetic .... I go on the 12th to get labs done ...and I will have my results when I see my Dr. on the 19th .... my a1c last month was 6.1 I am hoping to have it lower this month but we shall see .....
We are off for our lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng walk
Thanks Mari and Megan. It’s something that I have wanted for a long time. Good look with your labs Megan. I am sure they will be great.
Thanks Linda ... I am curious since I am now doing low carb not keto .....Just got back from our lonnnnnnng walk ... 258 minutes...10.74 miles .......1378 calories burned from fitbit....and 25,767 steps 3 -
1st weigh in!
Username: jpedno
Weigh in day: Saturday
PW: 160.4 lbs
CW: 156.8 lbs
-3.6 lbs !!
Really proud of how this week went. I know this kind of loss is not realistic on a weekly basis (I’m only 5’ tall) but it is motivating to know what I am doing is making a difference!
Steps for 8/6 10,344
I went to the gym already 3x this week so I decided that I will take a long walk this morning before it gets too hot. Also thinking about dragging my hubby to the pool later for the first time this season.
Awesome loss! Enjoy your walk and the pool.Steps 13,902
These steps seem high since I didn’t do much all day but did squeeze in my workout in my hot bedroom must have burned a few
Extra calories with that heat. Finally felt less sore but couldn’t wear sneakers due to the giant blister from the concert the night before.
Ouch! You still managed your workout so that’s impressive.today at the gym I did 5 miles on the bike which took 27 mins, then I went to the rowing machine and rowed 2000m with a stroke rate per min of average 27 in 13.37 mins....did a few weights but the weights were busy so didn't get to all of them, got one of my son's round today for dinner but the rabble are having the roast pork with crackling...im having my usual chicken! and I'm going to have 2 Yorkshire puddings really looking forward to it ...yummmy.
Very nice workout! Enjoy your to time with your son.Tazaria87
Saturday
PW 154.8
CW 155.6
A little disappointed about weigh in but not super surprised. Two weeks ago I lost 4.4lbs and then last week when I expected a gain or stall lost another 0.6lbs. I think maybe my body had an adjustment week.
8/6
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 98oz
Steps 11427
Exercise 3mile loop at lake
Met my dad at the lake in the morning. Drank my morning coffee then went to the consignment sale I mentioned. Found some things for the kids; got my son a winter coat and boots and a few long pants, and got toys for them both(my daughter didn't need more clothes). Then went grocery shopping with Mom, and relaxed the rest of the night afterwards!
Today we're going to a friend's pool if it doesn't storm on us, and tomorrow my son has a bday party to go to.
You are still losing at a good rate. Lots of steps! Great job!mthomas0228 wrote: »Daily Check-In For Friday 8/6
Calories: Within Allotted Range
Water: 80+ oz. (Didn't hit my 90 oz. goal)
IF 16/8: Yes, 18 hours fasting
AF: Yes (Day 12 no-alcohol)
Exercise: 2 Mile Run (1st super hot run in a while, so took it sloooow)
Great day overall! Do you have any tricks for hitting your water goal? On that note I need to go drink some. 💦1 -
Hey team, I printed out my workouts as I am sharing them with my GF and I thought I would share what I am doing on here. I always start off with 30 min cardio, then one of the 4 strength training workouts, then I finish with 10-15 minutes of abs. I always alternate the ab exercises.
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Steps 8/6: 17,7572
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Checking in...
Steps for 8/6 : 10,638
Busy night at work last night. Only had time to drink about 1/3 of my water. Somehow I found time, though, to eat the ice cream bar 🤦🏻♀️. Saw a the resulting bump on the scale today. I’ll do better tonight.3 -
Rest Day
Steps 5,5393 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Great day overall! Do you have any tricks for hitting your water goal? On that note I need to go drink some. 💦
Thanks!!
I fill up a 32 oz. mason jar in the morning, have another in the afternoon, and then a last one in the evening. I use a straw (reusable metal) which I think makes it go down a lot faster. If it's a running day, I carry water with me and will get about 24 oz, during/post run. I also really like water, which helps 2 -
Welcome back @mari_moulin and @azkunk!
Welcome to all the new members!
Just read 122 posts from the group, apologize for not responding to everyone.
@lindamtuck2018 that is awesome that you are weaning yourself from insulin under dr.'s orders! Absolutely phenomenal and a great payoff for all the work you have put in to get healthy.
Saw the endocrinologist last week. She switched me back to prednisone. It was so nice to see someone familiar with diabetic nerve damage. Saw my GP because blood pressures were running 90/52 when standing and sitting. Blood pressure medication was halved until GP can talk to nephrologist about stopping it entirely. @rwood566 if you are on any bp meds, maybe you can ask your dr. to readjust the dosage or remove. Think this will resolve my lightheadedness. Skin grafts still on going. Told to stay off my feet still. So bored.
Was looking through a closet today and ran into an old notebook that I used to record weightlifting sessions and measurements in. Depressing how much strength I have lost but thought that I would share some of the measurements for fun.
March 29, 2010
(I had already lost 40 lbs. before taking measurements. 46 y.o.
bust: 42.0"
waist: 39.0"
hips: 46.0"
thighs: 27.0", 26.o"
calves: 16.0", 16.5"
wt. 194.8 lbs.
May 10, 2011 (up 6 lbs. from lowest wt. but measurements are smaller.
bust: 36.6"
waist: 31.75"
hips: 36.5
thighs: 21.5, 21.0
calves: 14.0, 14.25"
wt. 143.4, lbs.
Ltd: 90.0 lbs.
Apr. 12, 2020 (I had lost 15.3 lbs before started daily weighing and monthly measuring)
bust: 46.0"
waist: 46.0"
hips: 49.0"
thighs: 27.5", 27.0"
wt. 208.1 lbs. 56 y.o.
June 13, 2021 57 y.o.
bust: 37.0"
waist: 35.0" Endocrinologist tells me this is from long term prednisone use. Causes fat to deposit first in abdomen, back of neck and face and muscle to waste in arms and legs.
hips: 37.0"
thighs: 20.5", 20.0"
calves: 14.0", 13.75"
wt. 143.2 lbs.
ltd: 80.2 lbs.
Forgive me for the boring numbers but I am a data geek and it's funny how the changes sneak up on you. You just don't really see the person that you have become over time as a result of your habits unless you measure and track.
Trigger food.s: Diet pop and chocolate, corn chips
had to stop drinking pop because it left a sweet taste in my mouth that made me want more and upset my stomach so would eat something with it. Now I eat fruit or if I want chocolate a Built bar. They have 130 cal, are chewy and have 6g fiber so very filling. Tomato sauce tends to trigger sugar cravings so rarely eat it. Just stopped buying corn chips and didn't miss them.4 -
@Beautyofdreams very eye opening numbers. Thank you for sharing. I have been off my b/p meds for months. They started taking me off or reducing last year when I started getting lightheaded. Used to be on 2.
@lindamtuck2018 congrats on starting to wean off insulin. I hope you get to stay off it.
Check in for 8/7:
Steps - 6234. Bad day when I was standing. Got lightheaded quickly. Pulse while making pancakes should never be 127.
Calories - 1700. Had room for a flan cup.
Exercise - 1.5 mile walk in 35 minutes. Had to stretch my legs so I did a little one. Back is really sore today. I want to hit a long one tomorrow or maybe the gym.1 -
@lindamtuck2018 What fantastic news about your insulin!! 🎉💕🎉 Yayyy! I bet it feels great to have such a substantial result from your hard work! So very happy for you!1
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@lindamtuck2018
Thank you for your comment. I truly appreciate your unwavering support💖2 -
Ok... Now for the rest of the story. I'm just getting back online today. First and foremost, I would like to think all of you who stuck with me for the last couple of months. When I got back from my last trip in late June, I had a really really bad ankle sprain. I was coming down the stairs, and our cat just jumped out of nowhere and surprised me. I missed the last step and turned my ankle. I had to get 2 sets of x-rays over time. The concern was there might have been ligament damage, the swelling was so great. It was so weird to be totally stopped in my tracks like that. I know I have often said that it is not what is thrown in ones path, but how one deals with it... Well, I must humbly admit, I didn't deal with it very well. I went into a funk. You see, I am totally type A. I expect a lot of myself. I am able to accomplish quit a bit.
Well as of last Wednesday I was given the total ok to resume my regular exercise. Also, I didn't gain too much. Moving around was slow and painful. I'm just dangerous on crutches, so that didn't work very well even with a protective brace sort of thing.
A real positive is that I am still at 50 lbs. lost since 9/1/20. I'm not to my goal, but within 15 lbs., or less. If I had been over weight, I would have broken my ankle for sure, no joke. 😬
This was my first real setback. However, the one thing I know for sure is I will never go back to being overweight. I just need to really give myself grace. I have to work on that.
As a final note... I am going on another trip to the East Coast in the wee hours on Monday morning. I have a niece getting married, and will be visiting my sister. I'm not sure what my internet situation will be for some of the trip. I will have my phone, but if it is cellular only, I have to reset my login days, even though I check in daily. It needs to be wifi. Anyway, I will do my best to check in. It is my last trip till the fall. 😛🙂🧡Lee4 -
Checking in for a lovely relaxing Sunday, no gym today just lots of resting getting ready for the week and generally gaming my life away! oh and sticking to my calories!2
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mari_moulin wrote: »Hey team, I printed out my workouts as I am sharing them with my GF and I thought I would share what I am doing on here. I always start off with 30 min cardio, then one of the 4 strength training workouts, then I finish with 10-15 minutes of abs. I always alternate the ab exercises.
That is a great routine. Some of these would be great for my back. My physiotherapist has me now trying to strengthen my muscles in my back.888Angie888 wrote: »Steps 8/6: 17,757
Amazing steps!2
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