Downsizers - Team Chat SEPTEMBER 2021
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cormierannie wrote: »Calories-under today
Steps 6,000
Calories burned 560
Daily intensity minutes 120
Early w/o yes
I get my walks done in the morning.
I get some dancing after supper for about an hour each day.
For strength training I Iike to do a variety of strength training exercises about three times a week.
It's such a sunny day here today 🌞.
Have a great day, everyone!
I also like to get my workout done in the morning! Great day!ok so for October I want to go to the gym a lot more and start to step up the game on my exercise.
I want to eat healthy food and not have a lot of snack food (though I will have some)
I want to do more swimming
Fantastic goals for October!Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
Here is my friendly reminder of the people's steps I need for September Week 4 ... Please have them in no later than Tuesday 9/28..Thank you
@Piqueaboo 9/20-9/25
@rlaskey2 9/21, 9/24 & 9/25
@red1185 9/25
@amymartin555 9/20- 9/25
@Jpedno 9/20- 9/25
@Shannonsto 9/19-9/25
@Abi2131 if you want to post you can 9/19-9/25
Yay steps time!- sunday 12 200 (19.09.2021)
- monday 19 423
- tuesday 19 026
- wednesday 23 502
- thursday 6 277
- friday 19 319
- saturday 11 547
- sunday 16 671 (yesterday)
I don't think I've ever walked this much lol
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@tinaBawesome
Just wanted to share that I have type 2 diabetes and recently was able to get off insulin. Weight loss, eating better and physical activity helps. Good luck with your journey!
@Poobah1972
Did the tens help with your elbow? Sounds like you had an amazing workout. It makes me want to push myself harder with my pool workouts reading about yours.2 -
It’s the last week of the September challenge! Time to look back on the month.
1) What did you do well?
My binge eating was very minimal.
2) What gave you trouble this month?
Transitioning back into calorie counting after a 2 week vacation.
3) What do you want to work on in the coming month?
Tightening up my eating. I want to incorporate more fruits and veggies. Make sure my average calories stay below my goal.
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
It’s the last week of the September challenge! Time to look back on the month.
1) What did you do well?
2) What gave you trouble this month?
3) What do you want to work on in the coming month?
1)I haven't done well since my 2nd hernia surgery back in April
2) not measuring my food and not caring
3) I will be back to weighing in with my awesome team .... I will be going back on keto on 10/1...I will measure everything that goes into my mouth and I will be walking with my daughter and my husky 5 days a week aiming for 5 miles each time...
My daughter's 16th birthday is 10/5 but since I am going back on Keto on 10/1 her and I will celebrate tomorrow at home with chicken fried steak ...mash potatoes.. corn and cheesecake ...we were gonna go out but I am high risk so she said why don't we just make dinner at home ......I have an awesome daughter 3 -
Username. amymartin555
Weigh in day. Monday
SW 184.0
PW. 136.4
CW. 136.2
Well it is a loss so I will take it. I am not sure how true this is because my scale bit the dust and had to replace it this morning. It could be off a little in either direction. We will see how I do next week.
NSV. This week i had a pair of Jean's that were snug in May become so loose that i am able to pull them on and off without unbuttoning or unzipping them. That is a great feeling!
I am really enjoying reading about everyone's days in this group. It really helps me stay on track. It keeps me motivated knowing I have to post in this group every week.
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@Megan_smartiepants1970 steps
9/20 5,737
9/21 7,648
9/22 8,635
9/23 10,187
9/24 12,895
9/25 11,885
9/26 9,670
I just returned from vacation in Houston. Making plans to get back on track tomorrow.3 -
Good evening everyone.
A hearty welcome to our new or returning members.
Check in for 9/27:
Steps - 9135.
Calories - 1769. Hopefully it is close to accurate. Ate lunch at wild animal park.
Exercise. 3 hours at the park. Walked hills on one side (gorillas) and then went across the park and walked more hills (condor ridge and tiger trail). Slow walking but did well. Worst aches were in the gift shop at the end. Wore my compression socks.
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Daily Check-in (9/26 stats):
Steps: 3,483
Floors: 12
Calories Burned: 0
Daily Intensity Minutes: 0
Total Intensity Minutes: 664/150
Early W/O: Another Rest day😊1 -
@lindamtuck2018
I have been focusing on having my workouts finished before 9 p.m. That might sound late, but for me it isn't too bad. If it is after 9 when I finish, I don't count it as an early workout. Also, if it is getting late and I can't finish by 9 p.m., I will make it a lighter workout. I don't go to bed, usually, till after midnight. So if I can get done by, say, 7 p.m., all the better.
I have my Garmin week set from Monday through Sunday.
The questions you are asking for the end of September are great!! I will answer them tomorrow (later today.) I would like you to put me back on the schedule, this Thursday for weigh ins. I decided it is for the best. Now that I am in a fairly routine exercise routine, I want to focus on getting to goal, as well as exercise. I know I can up my calories and not go too crazy, thus far!! I suppose the proof is in the weigh ins.😉2 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Poobah1972
Did the tens help with your elbow? Sounds like you had an amazing workout. It makes me want to push myself harder with my pool workouts reading about yours.
It may have helped, but my elbow still definitely has issues. The first set of Bent over rows is the worst, and the preacher curls hurt pretty good to at the completion of the set when I relaxed. I should probably take a few weeks off completely, but I'm really hesitant about that sort of thing. It's a work in progress? I also got the heating bad, so I'll wrap that on my arm at work this morning too for good measure. Thanks Linda.
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Good morning! 😀
I had the best of intentions last night about taking a good long walk this morning. But a long fitful sleep, and sore bones and muscles suggested strongly to stay in bed this morning. Lol... Oh man, I'm telling you. I failed to overcome. lol 😆😅
It's all good though, Since we Can't do our Leg work out on Friday, we are hitting them hard tonight, and Maybe, Just maybe I'll get a walk in at the park at Lunch time today. I figure chances are I'll have over a 1000+ exercise calories by the time I hit the sack tonight, and that's just fine with me. 😜
On the bright side though, I don't remember both biceps aching so much through the night, I'm assuming we must of did something right? Good? Yes? No? Maybe? Ouchies, definitely. 💪👍
Alrighty, time to drag my lazy *kitten* to work. 😉
Have a wonderful day boys and girls! 🤗😋🤗1 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
I think you did something’s well in September. One big one I can think of is you stayed active with the group even though you were on support. You have a solid plan for October. Happy early birthday to your daughter!
@amymartin555
You stayed in green for the month! That’s a great NSV!
@Bluetail6
I will add you back to the spreadsheet. I need a starting weight from last Thursday. You could also weigh Thursday and use that as your starting weight for October. Let me know.
@Poobah1972
I should have worded my question differently. It is not so much that the tens cures the issue but provides pain relief. I think you did the right thing and listened to what your body was saying.
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Quick update team.
I’m doing much better each day but still struggling quite a bit with pain. I went to see my surgeon today and they’ve changed my bandages. All is looking great and healing nicely. I will need to go back on Friday to see if can start removing my staples. As far as workouts go, I will need to wait at least 2 weeks before I can start up again slowly. I think I can manage 2 weeks without it. I’m already trying to at least get my 10k steps in daily so at least I’m not completely sedentary.
Hoping to be back on top of things for the new month.
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Monday check in
✅ Steps 5k daily
Zone minutes 47/650
✅ Stay within calories
✅ Track food accurately
All green finally! I am back in the pool today which is good for several reasons. Number one is my back and leg. The pool is the one place I have no pain. As much as I enjoyed the walk yesterday, the pain after is hard to manage. Also, I know walking is good exercise but I can’t go fast or walk long enough to increase my heartbeat. That’s why I have such low zone minutes for the first 2 days this week. So today I will be doing both laps and a water weight workout.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
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mari_moulin wrote: »Quick update team.
I’m doing much better each day but still struggling quite a bit with pain. I went to see my surgeon today and they’ve changed my bandages. All is looking great and healing nicely. I will need to go back on Friday to see if can start removing my staples. As far as workouts go, I will need to wait at least 2 weeks before I can start up again slowly. I think I can manage 2 weeks without it. I’m already trying to at least get my 10k steps in daily so at least I’m not completely sedentary.
Hoping to be back on top of things for the new month.
Glad you are healing but I wish you didn’t have so much pain. Will you be weighing this week?1 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
I think you did something’s well in September. One big one I can think of is you stayed active with the group even though you were on support. You have a solid plan for October. Happy early birthday to your daughter!
Thanks Linda... I can not believe my daughter will be 16 next month
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We have a returning member joining us ... Please welcome @Kitty2Kats 2
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »mari_moulin wrote: »Quick update team.
I’m doing much better each day but still struggling quite a bit with pain. I went to see my surgeon today and they’ve changed my bandages. All is looking great and healing nicely. I will need to go back on Friday to see if can start removing my staples. As far as workouts go, I will need to wait at least 2 weeks before I can start up again slowly. I think I can manage 2 weeks without it. I’m already trying to at least get my 10k steps in daily so at least I’m not completely sedentary.
Hoping to be back on top of things for the new month.
Glad you are healing but I wish you didn’t have so much pain. Will you be weighing this week?
Yes I will do a final weigh in for September on Saturday. The swelling has gone down quite a bit now so I should be good for an accurate weigh in. Hope I can come in with a loss asu workouts are not gonna be happening for quite awhile.1 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Another new member heading our way ...Please welcome @tinaBawesome
YaY - I'm Official!!!!! 👏1 -
Username; Beautyofdreams
Weigh In Day: Tuesday
PW: 139.1
CW: 137.6
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Very slow walk today ... 151 minutes...6.02 miles ... I am in a lot of pain....hip, tailbone foot with the screw it in and my elbow (I can't straighten out my arm) its been hurting for a month of 2 but it is getting worse ughhhh5
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Hi everyone! Excited but nervous to be here! I'm really trying to focus on one day at a time. My brain is trying to tell me that I'm going to fail and bring the whole team down with me--and as I typed that I just started laughing because I know I'm not that powerful!!!! It's just my scared brain wanting to stay in its comfy rut. I'm really REALLY tired of being in that rut. I have things I want to do, places I want to go, I'd like to be confident enough to freaking DATE hahahaha...anyway...I'm glad to be here. Thank you, @Megan_smartiepants1970 7
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Hi everyone! Excited but nervous to be here! I'm really trying to focus on one day at a time. My brain is trying to tell me that I'm going to fail and bring the whole team down with me--and as I typed that I just started laughing because I know I'm not that powerful!!!! It's just my scared brain wanting to stay in its comfy rut. I'm really REALLY tired of being in that rut. I have things I want to do, places I want to go, I'd like to be confident enough to freaking DATE hahahaha...anyway...I'm glad to be here. Thank you, @Megan_smartiepants1970
You are very welcome Nicole ...We are here to help you in any way .. You will succeed with a team behind you 4 -
tinaBawesome wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Another new member heading our way ...Please welcome @tinaBawesome
YaY - I'm Official!!!!! 👏
Yes you are official .... So happy to have some of my friends join us 1 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Very slow walk today ... 151 minutes...6.02 miles ... I am in a lot of pain....hip, tailbone foot with the screw it in and my elbow (I can't straighten out my arm) its been hurting for a month of 2 but it is getting worse ughhhh
Take care of yourself Megan... I can't help but we may have something in common, namely being stubborn and working to hard when we probably should lay off a bit. I hope you feel better soon.Hi everyone! Excited but nervous to be here! I'm really trying to focus on one day at a time. My brain is trying to tell me that I'm going to fail and bring the whole team down with me--and as I typed that I just started laughing because I know I'm not that powerful!!!! It's just my scared brain wanting to stay in its comfy rut. I'm really REALLY tired of being in that rut. I have things I want to do, places I want to go, I'd like to be confident enough to freaking DATE hahahaha...
Welcome aboard Nicole! You can do it, and all it takes is stringing more good days together than bad ones. Eventually it get's easier. (or at least i think so.) 😃
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I managed to fit in a “Sneaky Walk” around the lunch hour.
MoooahahahahahahahahAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH
I feel better now.
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Hi everyone! Excited but nervous to be here! I'm really trying to focus on one day at a time. My brain is trying to tell me that I'm going to fail and bring the whole team down with me--and as I typed that I just started laughing because I know I'm not that powerful!!!! It's just my scared brain wanting to stay in its comfy rut. I'm really REALLY tired of being in that rut. I have things I want to do, places I want to go, I'd like to be confident enough to freaking DATE hahahaha...anyway...I'm glad to be here. Thank you, @Megan_smartiepants1970
welcome and we gonna drag you along with us and bring you right back up ..you can do this!2 -
YaY - I'm Official!!!!! 👏[/quote]
YAY welcome official girl!1
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