Downsizers - Team Chat SEPTEMBER 2021
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A quick good morning to all ... I have a pork shoulder in the crockpot ..making pulled pork sandwiches for dinner tonight ... We are about to go on our walk this morning ....We haven't been for a while ...coming home and meal prepping ...I have decided to go back on Keto on the 1st of October ....I will be returning to weighing-in on that day too ... I am terrified to step on the scale ... I know I have gained at least 15 lbs back ughhhh3
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Daily Check-In for Sunday 9/19:
Calories: In Allotted Range
Water: 80+ Oz
Exercise: 2 Mile Walk + Tabata Workout
Alcohol: AF
IF 16/8: Fasted 18 Hours
Sleep: 8hrs26mins (Saturday Night)
A very nice Sunday, relaxing for the most part but got my exercise in. Nice family dinner, made a favorite dish but still stayed under calories.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
I wish I had sleep tips! I've been suffering from insomnia for the last year+. No matter what time I go to bed, I'm awake until for a couple hours, not falling asleep until after 1 a.m. if not later. So weekdays, I get around 5 hours and then I sleep in on Saturdays and Sundays and then can get to 8 hrs.2 -
mthomas0228 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
I wish I had sleep tips! I've been suffering from insomnia for the last year+. No matter what time I go to bed, I'm awake until for a couple hours, not falling asleep until after 1 a.m. if not later. So weekdays, I get around 5 hours and then I sleep in on Saturdays and Sundays and then can get to 8 hrs.
I highly recommend Jamieson Dual Action / Time Released - 10mg Melatonin.
If your sleeping to 1:00pm, it might get you the rest of the way... Normal Melatonin without the time release has me up at 12-1am as well. Worth a shot?
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Poobah1972 wrote: »mthomas0228 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
I wish I had sleep tips! I've been suffering from insomnia for the last year+. No matter what time I go to bed, I'm awake until for a couple hours, not falling asleep until after 1 a.m. if not later. So weekdays, I get around 5 hours and then I sleep in on Saturdays and Sundays and then can get to 8 hrs.
I highly recommend Jamieson Dual Action / Time Released - 10mg Melatonin.
If your sleeping to 1:00pm, it might get you the rest of the way... Normal Melatonin without the time release has me up at 12-1am as well. Worth a shot?
I take the fast dissolve. I might try these ones instead.1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »I take the fast dissolve. I might try these ones instead.
It's definitely worth a shot if you find your self up in the middle of the night.
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »A quick good morning to all ... I have a pork shoulder in the crockpot ..making pulled pork sandwiches for dinner tonight ... We are about to go on our walk this morning ....We haven't been for a while ...coming home and meal prepping ...I have decided to go back on Keto on the 1st of October ....I will be returning to weighing-in on that day too ... I am terrified to step on the scale ... I know I have gained at least 15 lbs back ughhhh
The main thing is to put the weight gain behind you. Start fresh on October 1st. Enjoy your walk!mthomas0228 wrote: »Daily Check-In for Sunday 9/19:
Calories: In Allotted Range
Water: 80+ Oz
Exercise: 2 Mile Walk + Tabata Workout
Alcohol: AF
IF 16/8: Fasted 18 Hours
Sleep: 8hrs26mins (Saturday Night)
A very nice Sunday, relaxing for the most part but got my exercise in. Nice family dinner, made a favorite dish but still stayed under calories.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
9/19 Steps = 8.293
Great job staying under with a family dinner. Also on the tabata workout.2 -
Thanks Linda .... You are right is to put it behind me and start fresh ... we walked 5.93 miles today
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Got a nice surprise today!!! I was going to take all the credit, and look like Mr. Amazing. But, my honor does not allow it. lol 🙂
My boss found out I was taking October 1st off and was planning to go visit Lynn's brother and family in Toronto This weekend. Well low and behold, I just found out that they purchased Lynn and I Tickets for the Blue Jays game On Saturday October 2nd, 2021. 😎😋🤩
Not just any tickets either, apparently we are going to be in the Big Ballers area behind home plate called "Ticket Master Lounge". Granted it's about about mid way up, near where all the TV announcers are stationed. But it should be a wonderful birds eye view of the game. 😊😁
So yeah.. Fun times. So if you happen to be in Toronto, and are in the TML lounge, I'll be sitting right up front with my baby! Your welcome to drop in and hang with us. lol 🥰3 -
Daily Check-in (9/19 stats):
Steps: 8,824
Floors: 10
Calories Burned: 356
Daily Intensity Minutes: 111
Total Intensity Minutes: 929/150
Early W/O: No, but at least it was before 9 p.m.😉😊0 -
Username. amymartin555
Weigh in day Monday
SW 184.0
PW 137.8
CW 136.4
Weekly steps
9/13. 23,307
9/14. 12,559
9/15. 19,788
9/16. 11,396
9/17. 21,111
9/18. 19,038
9/19. 13,9513 -
We Came we Saw and we slayed the Beast... And were feeling it. lol 😆
Keeping it super short in an effort to get to bed like now. 😴
Back and Biceps... Done. Elbow still hurting though DOH! 💪
Cobra Grips = Amazing
New work out gloves = also amazing
2 of the shortest reviews ever!!!
Have a nice night guys. 😘🤗
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Ok, I am not allowed to bake unless I have a solid plan for getting it out of my house! Over the weekend I made cookies and a frosted old fashioned apple cake. My in laws were visiting and I wanted to have treats for after dinner when we were playing cards. The cookies and cake turned out great. And I sent some leftovers back with my in laws... but I just can’t keep that in the house. I’ve binged on both tonight. I think I have to throw the rest of the cake away so I don’t eat it. And maybe I’ll take the rest of the cookies to work. Unless I eat 20 more between now and 6 am... it’s a real possibility.
ANYWAY. I got back to the gym after work today and it felt great. But, again, gotta remember it is not an excuse to eat cookies. I can’t out exercise a poor diet.
Hubby and I are headed to Houston this weekend. I’ve never been to Houston and excited to check out the space center. But there will be lots of meals out. I won’t have access to scale so going to skip weigh in on this Saturday.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 steps:
9/18 9,856
9/19 8,1945 -
Good evening. I hope your weeks got off to a good start.
@Poobah1972 grats on the tickets. That should be about the last game of the year. It should be fun.
Check in for 9/20:
Steps - 2339. Did a couple errands but walked slowly. Back is still hurting but not as bad. It did twinge hard a couple times.
Calories - 1766. Ate to much dessert again. Frozen yogurt and pistachios.
Exercise - wore my new new shoes. Comfortable and foot isn't hurting, so it's a small win. Next test will be a short walk.3 -
Daily Check-in: Sunday 09/20
✖️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:
09/19 - 13,284
09/20 - 15,649
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Busy day so quick check in. Blessed day team ♥️ ☺️
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Tuesday Tuesday!!!
It's a rough morning for both Lynn and I this morning. Also raining, supposed to rain right through Thursday... SO BLAH. 😆
We got up (eventually) and did the work... Granted I wasn't setting any records this morning. Just a steady wins the race kind of effort this morning. 😐
Elbow still aching, so I put some Volteran on it and wrapped it up. 😛
I'll try and cheer up as the day goes... I have squats to look forward too after work, so that should be just the ticket? lol 🥰🤗
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@amymartin555
Amazing loss!
@Poobah1972
I don’t even have to say it but that’s some great workouts yesterday. Have you ever thought of trying a tens machine for your knees etc. I wouldn’t be able to survive without mine and my heating pad. Not sure though if it would work on a elbow but I will look at the chart later.
@Jpedno
I am in the same boat. I binged for the first time in awhile last night. Getting the food out of the house sounds like a good idea. Enjoy your Houston trip and I noted you won’t be weighing in this week.
@rwood566
Great news that shoes feel better. Hopefully, your back is up to a walk today. Pistachios are so easy to eat too many. I know I just keep going back for more.
@mari_moulin
It’s nice to see you smiling.2 -
Monday check in
✅ Steps 5k daily
Zone minutes 128/650
❌ Stay within calories
✅ Track food accurately
I am disappointed this morning as I binged last night. It’s been along while since that happened. My weight is up almost 2 pounds from Friday’s weigh in. Since I came home from vacation I have been trying to change my evening snack. One thing I was doing was I had a small serving of potato chips as my snack. I felt that it was unhealthy but it did keep me from binge eating. I may have to stick with that for a little while more.
Anyways, I am off for a swim. We still don’t know if the pool is going to close but it is not looking good. I am looking into other options to swim. I may be able to get a free membership to the Y. I will find that out on Wednesday.
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps
7,585
Swim
25 minutes moderate
Pool weight workout
27 minutes moderate2 -
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Poobah1972 wrote: »mthomas0228 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
I wish I had sleep tips! I've been suffering from insomnia for the last year+. No matter what time I go to bed, I'm awake until for a couple hours, not falling asleep until after 1 a.m. if not later. So weekdays, I get around 5 hours and then I sleep in on Saturdays and Sundays and then can get to 8 hrs.
I highly recommend Jamieson Dual Action / Time Released - 10mg Melatonin.
If your sleeping to 1:00pm, it might get you the rest of the way... Normal Melatonin without the time release has me up at 12-1am as well. Worth a shot?
Thanks for the recommendation...I have tried melatonin but my body reacts very badly to it - like a zombie the next day so I don't take it. If I have to choose between feeling drugged and still tired, I'd rather just feel tired. But I may try this one as I haven't tried a time released one, maybe it would be better for me.0 -
Daily Check-In for Monday 9/20:
Calories: In Allotted Range
Water: 90+ Oz
Exercise: Rest Day
Alcohol: AF
IF 16/8: Fasted 18 Hours
Sleep: 3hrs39mins (Sunday Night)
Very rough night sleepwise, so swapped out my scheduled rest day for yesterday. Usually this little sleep brings out the "crazy hungries" but happy to report all good on the food front yesterday!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Poobah1972
I don’t even have to say it but that’s some great workouts yesterday. Have you ever thought of trying a tens machine for your knees etc. I wouldn’t be able to survive without mine and my heating pad. Not sure though if it would work on a elbow but I will look at the chart later.
It's worth a shot, There is a TENS/EMS unit on Amazon that seems to have 1000's of sparking reviews. for 57 bucks with a 5 dollar coupon. And yes apparently it works well for elbows. A heating pad is also probably a real good idea. I have a feeling these old man pains will keep coming. lol
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Poobah1972 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Poobah1972
I don’t even have to say it but that’s some great workouts yesterday. Have you ever thought of trying a tens machine for your knees etc. I wouldn’t be able to survive without mine and my heating pad. Not sure though if it would work on a elbow but I will look at the chart later.
It's worth a shot, There is a TENS/EMS unit on Amazon that seems to have 1000's of sparking reviews. for 57 bucks with a 5 dollar coupon. And yes apparently it works well for elbows. A heating pad is also probably a real good idea. I have a feeling these old man pains will keep coming. lol
Which app do you use for your renpho scale? There was a few so I downloaded renpho health.1 -
ON the android it's just called "Renpho"
I believe Renpho fit, renpho health are the wrong ones. Even though the renpho health looks similar, it only has 10000 downloads... Where as Simply "Renpho" has a million plus downloads.
Renpho fit I think pares to the exercise bike, jumping rope and other items.2 -
Steps 9,793
Not too bad for steps considering I am back to a desk job. Crazy day with over 4 hours of zoom meetings but squeezed in the new dancing workout with my daughter. Felt good to move. My neck and si joint were sore since my body is not used to being in front of the computer all day anymore. Iced my neck and foam rolled SI to try to help it.2 -
Good evening all. It's another hump day when the sun creeps over the horizon. Have a wonderful day.
Check in for 9/21:
Steps - 4281. Took a slow walk around a mall to check my back and shoes. The shoes were better. The back is better but not there yet.
Calories - 1600. Fresh vegs with lunch and dinner. 260 cal flan for dessert.
Exercise - washed the tub and walked a mall.
Got a call about my socks. I pick them up tomorrow. I hope they fit and work.2 -
Name: jayenguk
Weigh-in: Wednesday
PW: 266.8
CW: 267
I guess a stay the same this week? recalculated my calories and they dropped more (urgg) I need to also drink more water I have been slipping lately..so lets see how it goes next week!2 -
Daily Check-in (9/20 stats):
Steps: 11,825
Floors: 6
Calories Burned: 548
Daily Intensity Minutes: 129
Total Intensity Minutes: 129/150
Early W/O: No1
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