Trimstones - Team Chat AUGUST 2021

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  • Yukie_OP
    Yukie_OP Posts: 276 Member
    Hello Newbie Here... would like to also participate in the September step challenge @jessicakrall8

    yukie86
    Weigh-ins: Fridays
    CW: 142.8
    HW/SW: 148
    Daily Step goal: 5,000
    Fav. place to walk: anywhere that has greenery (i.e. plants/trees) and some shade by preference.
    Where i usually end up walking (due to time constraints) is around the business complex where I work, my neighborhood, or the treadmill at home.

    My Goal: Get back on track & increase my activity. I had previously completed & won a fit challenge (with family), back in Jan, but have since gained back 12 of the 16 lbs I had lost.
  • Pupowl
    Pupowl Posts: 2,045 Member
    @jessicakrall8
    Thank you for your kind words. :)

    I would also like to join the step challenge for September please. I am sure I won't be able to make it every day due to my chronic fatigue, but I am going to try for 7.500 steps daily/52.500 weekly. I love walking in nature with my camera. That way I get to enjoy my hobby as well and for me it makes walking more fun because it's not the main focus.
  • minstrelofsarcasm
    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 2,586 Member
    The September 2021 chat is now OPEN FOR BUSINESS

    All weigh-ins for the final week of August should continue to be posted here, but as of Sunday, we will be in the September chat. Feel free to pop over there, say hey, and maybe post an introduction so we can get to know you better!

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10842204/trimstones-team-chat-september-2021/p1?new=1
  • CharmingPassion
    CharmingPassion Posts: 556 Member
    CharmingPassion
    Weigh in Day: Sunday (I know today is Friday, and I thought I had done this)

    pW: 299.1
    CW: 298.2
  • laceyf53
    laceyf53 Posts: 110 Member
    laceyf53
    Friday
    PW:199.5
    CW:195.1

    Back to eating like a pigeon, I hate it but it works! Will try adding exercise again next week.
  • CharmingPassion
    CharmingPassion Posts: 556 Member
    CharmingPassion
    Steps (Goal 4k a day)

    8/16 - 4481
    8/17 - 4435
    8/18 - 4215
    8/19 - 2469
    8/20 - 4379
    8/21 - 5133
    8/22 - 2043
    8/23 - 4883
    8/24 - 4788
    8/25 - 2632
    8/26 - 4402
  • CharmingPassion
    CharmingPassion Posts: 556 Member
    Its been a crazy week and to finally have a break is just heaven. My wife and I took today off so it gives us three days to just relax and recuperate from endless things. Everyone is doing okay. We are just waiting now on my insurance to approve the surgery, and finally this mass will be coming out of my stomach. Very excited about that. I miss being a more atcive presence with you all but I am hoping with the recharge I will have enough spoons if you will to do more then just work and house things. Oh and if you are a nfl football fan, regardless of who your team is, I hope they have a good season and you get to enjoy watching the games.
  • CharmingPassion
    CharmingPassion Posts: 556 Member
    JoDavo66 wrote: »

    I also just want everyone to know that I'm pulling out of MFP at the end of this month. I've started going to a group again run by a friend who was one of the UK's top WW coaches & has set up on own post-covid lockdowns. I'm currently tracking twice & not making a good job of it so I'll keep on until end of month which also fits back to school in UK.
    I've had some tremendous support from many in this group especially @Jessicakrall8 our amazing Captain and it's also been a great few months to support her & @mulecanter (other captain) with some motivation. The group is really positive, focussed & supportive now and long may this continue. Looking at some of the regular posters I am sure quite a few can take on the motivator roll .

    I'll still be around for another week .

    Hate to see you go but completely understand. I wish you all the best with your new endeavor
  • bearchested
    bearchested Posts: 239 Member
    Bearchested
    Friday
    PW: 202.6
    CW: 203.4
  • angmarie28
    angmarie28 Posts: 2,885 Member
    8/16-10,409
    8/17-7,773
    8/19-4,728
    8/20-14,158
    8/21-2,991
    8/22-13,781
    8/23-6,966
    8/24-9,272
    8/25-11,550
    8/26-8,625
  • angmarie28
    angmarie28 Posts: 2,885 Member
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  • CasandraW
    CasandraW Posts: 646 Member
    laceyf53 wrote: »
    laceyf53
    Friday
    PW:199.5
    CW:195.1

    Back to eating like a pigeon, I hate it but it works! Will try adding exercise again next week.
    I feel you. I end up in the same situation, as long as it’s temporary I feel it’s ok
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,479 Member
    yukie86 wrote: »
    Hello Newbie Here... would like to also participate in the September step challenge @jessicakrall8

    yukie86
    Weigh-ins: Fridays
    CW: 142.8
    HW/SW: 148
    Daily Step goal: 5,000
    Fav. place to walk: anywhere that has greenery (i.e. plants/trees) and some shade by preference.
    Where i usually end up walking (due to time constraints) is around the business complex where I work, my neighborhood, or the treadmill at home.

    My Goal: Get back on track & increase my activity. I had previously completed & won a fit challenge (with family), back in Jan, but have since gained back 12 of the 16 lbs I had lost.

    I will add you to the spreadsheet this weekend! Sounds like you have good goals...like you, I usually end up walking at work (in the air conditioning), or I go to a big box store and walk the aisles, walk the mall, or walk at home. I can't handle the humidity and in VA there's LOTS of it...but I love where I live (after spending 6 yrs in MinneSNOWta, so I'm not complaining!

    Looking forward to watching you reach your goals!

    Jessica
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,479 Member
    Pupowl wrote: »
    @jessicakrall8
    Thank you for your kind words. :)

    I would also like to join the step challenge for September please. I am sure I won't be able to make it every day due to my chronic fatigue, but I am going to try for 7.500 steps daily/52.500 weekly. I love walking in nature with my camera. That way I get to enjoy my hobby as well and for me it makes walking more fun because it's not the main focus.

    @Pupowl Killing two birds with one stone...nice! Sorry you deal with chronic fatigue...my best friend from high school's mom had that before it even had a title and struggled with it all her life...it used to be very misunderstood...they've made great strides in treatments, but no cure yet...hoping they find one soon! Feel free to post some of your walking pics and share your talents with the team!
    Jessica
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,479 Member
    So what's up for everyone's weekend plans?? It's gonna be another hot one in Virginia, so I don't have a lot planned outside...just a few errands to run and a few loads of laundry to catch up on...other than that, I'll be reading a new book.

    Hope all of you have a wonderful weekend! Stay safe and masked up wherever you are!!
    Jessica
  • ssssseika
    ssssseika Posts: 112 Member
    Happy Friday, all!

    Username: ssssseika
    Weigh-in: Friday
    PW: 164.2
    CW: 165.1

    Sorry, team...
  • ssssseika
    ssssseika Posts: 112 Member
    Here is my step info;

    8/16 - 16984
    8/17 - 15543
    8/18 - 18143
    8/19 - 14609
    8/20 - 17840
    8/21 - 3948

    8/22 - 4443
    8/23 - 15399
    8/24 - 16735
    8/25 - 6936
    8/26 - 15818
    8/27 - 8642
  • ssssseika
    ssssseika Posts: 112 Member
    I am going to share my struggles.

    I think I am in the middle of plateau right now.
    The more I try to remind myself not to eat much and exercise, I have snack in my hand eating at my desk at work.... =(
    And on top of it, one of my kitties has been sick... I take her to vet every day for tests, shots and follow-ups, which makes me not have enough time to hit the gym... sigh...
    Sorry team, I gained 0.9 pounds since last week, but I will do better next month! =)

    Good Luck to all and myself!
  • KHill875
    KHill875 Posts: 156 Member
    KHill875
    Friday weight
    PW: 142.5
    CW: 142.4
  • CharmingPassion
    CharmingPassion Posts: 556 Member
    Ugh its been so hot. Today we hit 105 and its been 100 and up the last couple days. My weekend plans are to stay inside and be cool. Need to finish up some laundry and auditions are tomorrow night so thats kind of exciting. I am also finishing a project and will be back in some 3d modeling classes again.
  • Pupowl
    Pupowl Posts: 2,045 Member
    Friday, August 27
    • Exercise: gym
    • Net calories: 1002
    • Water: 3150 ml
    • Steps: 8.729 / 7.500
    • Vitamins: yes
    Ramblings of the day

    Good morning team. My Friday was alright. I expected the gym to be fairly busy on Friday, so I reserved a slot for 7:00/8:00. Oof, setting an alarm at 6 is not great. I felt fine though, as long as I go to bed on time it shouldn't be a problem. At least it's still light out now! I can already imagine how much worse it will be in winter, when it's dark and cold and my bed is so, so comfortable. :smiley:

    I am still getting the hang of the fitbit. My calories today were a bit too low. Since I usually work out in the morning, I look at what I have burned so I know generally how many extra calories I need to eat. I got around 420 from the gym. Then when I looked in the evening on MFP, it said I earned an extra 677! I will start tracking calories burned in my spreadsheet as well, so I can sort of guess what it will end up being at the end of the day.
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    @jessicakrall8
    Yeah, I gave up thinking that the fatigue is something I can fix. I just see it as something I need to learn to live with. And some days that goes better than others. :smile: I have been sharing some of my pictures already. I put them under spoilers so I don't blow up the thread with massive pictures, so maybe people missed it. I am happy to keep sharing though!
  • Pupowl
    Pupowl Posts: 2,045 Member
    Pupowl
    Saturday weigh in
    PW: 211.1
    CW: 212.3

    I really wanted to be in the green, but my body wasn't feeling it. I will do better in September.
  • izzyred9400
    izzyred9400 Posts: 1,043 Member
    Izzyred9400
    Sat
    PW 131
    CW 131.6
    Steps
    24/8 23,145
    25/8 12,848
    26/8 18,717
    27/8 14,836
    @jessicakrall8 please could I increase my step challenge to 16,000 for September.I love to walk anywhere.I don't have a car so have no choice 😃 but for pleasure ,anywhere that has trees,lovely views & bird song,I am happy.
  • JoDavo66
    JoDavo66 Posts: 526 Member
    angmarie28 wrote: »
    Back at my main job, Im still working my 2nd job but that is just Sundays, so I am back to having a regularish schedule instead of multiple 15-17 hour shifts a week. The first week back here at the school has been hectic, but Im getting things squared away.

    We have monthly body analisys' done at work, I have not done it since March though, and finally did it today, and I have got to get back in gear, eek. I mean to some it isnt bad but after all the hard work I put in to being where I was, Im not happy with myself. I have gained 6lbs of fat aand lost 1.5lbs of muscle. and now that my house is bought, i need to turn my focus back on to my health.

    Take care. Your image quote is spot on.
    I go back to school on Wednesday 1st. We have Y7 & Y11 (most schools here 11-16 years) in on Thurs & Fri, the rest return on Monday 6th. My to start back on 6th & 8th respectively- students have to have lateral flow covid tests before returning so most schools for 11years+ having staggered starts.
    Everything is always manic at start of school year, so look after yourself. I am hoping the staggered start will make things more bearable here. I've been in 3 part days getting my room ready. 12 bags of recycling gone to the skip, another small one for secure shredding. The room was then blank canvas as we've had no displays or displays covered thanks to covid so I've gone OTT all out!
  • JoDavo66
    JoDavo66 Posts: 526 Member
    STEPS
    27th: 8905.

  • JoDavo66
    JoDavo66 Posts: 526 Member
    Been into school Thurs & Fri am to finish setting up my room. Gone way OTT because we had nothing up or displays covered in plastic all last year!
    Last night went to a pub owned by former student from former school. (She was my 1st Y7 {11 year olds} science lesson at my last school 25 years ago). We had a small staff reunion to drink a toast to my former boss who tragically died a few months ago. Not many could make it but it was great to reconnect.

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  • JoDavo66
    JoDavo66 Posts: 526 Member
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    JoDavo66 Posts: 526 Member
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