Downsizers Team Chat - OCTOBER 2021
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Being T2 diabetic and returning to Keto ...I am happy to report my blood sugar tonight was 117( I usually do them earlier in the day but I forgot too so I did it before dinner ...in August my BS was in the 200's
Great NSV if I say so myself
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Motivational Monday
Share a motivational quote - How does it relate to you?
How it relates to me... If this amazing man can spend 27+ years in prison doing hard labor, I can do what I need to do to get where I want to be without complaint.
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Being T2 diabetic and returning to Keto ...I am happy to report my blood sugar tonight was 117( I usually do them earlier in the day but I forgot too so I did it before dinner ...in August my BS was in the 200's Great NSV if I say so myself
Nice!!😁
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Good evening everyone. I hope all of you are getting thunder storms like I am. They are beautiful.
Check in for 10/4:
Steps - 4138. Mostly around the house.
Calories - 1673 or so. Ate out twice today. Ugh.
Exercise - gym. 10 machines. 5 leg, 4 back and the little bumps on my upper arms. Lol4 -
Beautyofdreams wrote: »10/4
Today was absolutely spectacular! Got up today and weighed 134.7 lbs! Think it is all water weight loss as the inflammation has been leaving my leg and foot and have been elevating leg to reduce fluid accumulation. Saw the infectious disease dr. Today and will see again the 27th. Check up went well though. No talk of amputation yet but he cautioned me that it is still a possibility. Was so jazzed by the number on the scale then grateful to everyone who directly or indirectly helped me get here. Will probably pop up tomorrow but still happy. Sorry, not much for motivational quotes. Have found that nothing will elicit a change in my behavior until I am damn good and ready. Have learned that how I choose to react is my choice .
That’s a big drop on the scale. Have you decided on a goal weight? It’s been so inspiring to watch you on this journey.Weigh in day Sunday
PW 95.8KG
CW 95.7Kg
Nice loss!Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Being T2 diabetic and returning to Keto ...I am happy to report my blood sugar tonight was 117( I usually do them earlier in the day but I forgot too so I did it before dinner ...in August my BS was in the 200's Great NSV if I say so myself
Great NSV! Any related to our health are so important.JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Monday (Oct 4, 2021)
PW: 212.9
CW: 211.4
SW: 240
I'm back to where I was on Sept 20th but it's a loss from last week so no complaining.
Motivational Monday - Share a motivational quote - How does it relate to you?
As it relates to weight loss ... "Life is meant to be enjoyed in moderation, not deprivation."
As it relates to life ... "In the end we only regret the chances we didn't take. Live life to the fullest because it only happens once."
Awesome loss! Love the weight loss quote.Happy Monday evening everyone! I had a really large late lunch that sat heavy with me and made me feel tired and sluggish even though it was super low carb. I was feeling kind of bummed about it, worried that I was already falling off track only one day into the week, and worried that I wouldn't stay on track this evening. However, it all worked out in the end! I ended up taking my teenage daughter to a nature park after work with the plan that I would walk our dog while she ran (she's trying to get in shape herself, yay for her!), but I ended up running with her and my dog kept up (unusual for him, he usually putters out and wants to walk after about 1.5 miles), so I ran 3 miles which helped re-energize me. And then when I got home and logged my food I realized that I wasn't over my calories after all, and that my macros were right on track with my goals. I guess my lesson for myself today is to trust my body, and that exercise really does help almost everything (mood, energy, etc.).
Also, I've finally decided to commit to a goal for October of losing 8 pounds, which would bring me back to my maintenance weight from over a year ago. I was worried to put this in writing because it seems a bit like a stretch goal for one month, but 2 pounds/week is doable, and if I fall short I'll still benefit from the journey! [/br]
You really turned around your day. It’s funny how a heavy meal can make us feel. I have some foods that make me feel sluggish even if I don’t overeat them. How about you? I like your attitude toward your goal. You definitely benefit from that journey.
Good evening everyone. I hope all of you are getting thunder storms like I am. They are beautiful.
Check in for 10/4:
Steps - 4138. Mostly around the house.
Calories - 1673 or so. Ate out twice today. Ugh.
Exercise - gym. 10 machines. 5 leg, 4 back and the little bumps on my upper arms. Lol
. Love thunderstorms! Great job in the gym. I might look into that as a challenge for my swimming.
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Monday check in
✅ Steps 11k daily (steps and converted steps)
188/500 Zone minutes
✅ Stay within calories
✅ Track food accurately
I had an awesome swim yesterday as I posted. Walked 15 minutes to physio and then back. It made for a hard night of pain. My plan today is to swim, do a pool workout and then stretch for at least a half an hour. I also am going to start being consistent with my physio exercises. I have to do 10 different exercises twice a day so it takes half an hour each time. Sorry, I am whining today. Blaming it on not enough coffee!
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps
8,180
Swim
42 minutes moderate = 7,308 steps
Total converted steps: 15,488
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Overdue
@jlee892
@1002Shed
@azkunk
Tuesday
@Beautyofdreams
@littleflutterby
@tahm42
Wednesday
@rlaskey2
@jayenguk
@cormierannie
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Transformation Tuesday
Let’s see some transformation pictures!
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Tell us three positive things about yourself!
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This is me at 206 lbs. Now I am 157.2
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Morning All .... Today my daughter is officially 16 .... I can not believe it ...Where does time go?
I had an accident yesterday while on our walk ... my foot slipped off the side walk and down I went ..thank goodness for big boobs otherwise my face would of been planted in the dirt ... I have a massive bruise on right shin under my knee ... my ankle on the other foot is swollen but really doesn't hurt so no outside walk today but I will be doing Leslie Sansone 5 mile walk at home ... it is safer that I stay close to home today ... besides I wanted to sleep in today Will get back out there tomorrow 9 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970 Ouch, that sounds painful. I hope you feel better. Also, my son just turned "16" in September too and only still has his temps, but getting his driver's license in December, makes me feel really old. lol. The time sure does fly by.2
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Morning All .... Today my daughter is officially 16 .... I can not believe it ...Where does time go?
I had an accident yesterday while on our walk ... my foot slipped off the side walk and down I went ..thank goodness for big boobs otherwise my face would of been planted in the dirt ... I have a massive bruise on right shin under my knee ... my ankle on the other foot is swollen but really doesn't hurt so no outside walk today but I will be doing Leslie Sansone 5 mile walk at home ... it is safer that I stay close to home today ... besides I wanted to sleep in today Will get back out there tomorrow
Ouch ! Listen to your body though and don’t overdo it.
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@Pickles175 Great photos, Super job!!! 💫1
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@rwood566 Yikes, you only have a 💩 every 4 - 5 Days? That can't feel good on your body. Do you need more Fiber in your life? I'm no expert, only that I could feel your pain, because if I don't go Everyday, my stomach gets bloated and I feel awful until I do. For some reason, lately I haven't been going everyday like normal, for me. So I've been taking Phillips Fiber Gummies at night. Also, Coffee seems to do the trick for me, but we're all different I understand. I hope that gets better for you.2
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Littleflutterby
Tuesdays
PW- 304.6
CW- 294.6
-10lb for the week!!!!!
This is after a 3 month struggle of not moving and not eating well at all. So knocked off about half of my gain over the last few months. Im grateful for that.
Back to over a 80lb weight loss too which is nice
Really happy with the result this week. I was going to have my usual "eat what I want" Tuesday but I think I'm going to remain super mindful. Tomorrow I'm going for Indian food with a friend of mine so that can be my replacement takeout haha9 -
Say, does anyone here eat at Odd hours throughout your days? Do you eat Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on a regular basis?
My days are all over the place. I don't sleep through the night. I'm up every 2 hours now to urinate, because I drink so much water throughout the day. I feel So Dry Everywhere. I have Diabetes Type II and other health conditions that I'm trying to rid. I really want to stop taking my handful of Prescriptions and only take the Vitamins. I have been on a Steady weight-loss, yet I still really don't Feel Good.5 -
tinaBawesome wrote: »@Pickles175 Great photos, Super job!!! 💫
Those aren’t mine. 😁 but I’d be proud if they were. ❤️
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Pickles175 wrote: »
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@Megan_smartiepants1970 Be careful! Those falls can be brutal! I hope your ankle is feeling better today!
@shortyjmorgan1 Congrats on your loss! You look fabulous!
Checkin
PW210
CW210
Same same can't complain. I am shocked that I haven't gained quite honestly due to getting some of my leg muscles back.4 -
SEPTEMBER WEEK 5 TOP STEPPERS ARE:
1st @amymartin555 -123,290 steps
2nd @Megan_smartiepants1970 - 117, 681 steps
3rd @lindamtuck2018 - 83,328 steps
4th @rwood566- 58, 817 steps
5th @Jpedno -57,139 steps
GREAT JOB EVERYONE
As A Group We Walked 571,646 steps
AWESOME JOB EVERYONE
RECOGNIZING EVERYONE WHO PLEDGED THEIR STEPS:
@Linda 6/7
@Megan 7/7
@Piqueaboo 1/7
@rlaskey2 1/7
@red1185 5/7
@rwood566 5/7
@amymartin555 7/7
@Jpedno 5/7
@mthomas0228 1/7
TOP 5 STEPPERS FOR SEPTEMBER ARE:
1st @amymartin555 - 603,935 steps
2nd @Megan_smartiepants1970 - 521,289 steps
3rd @rlaskey2 - 392, 900 steps
4th @mari_moulin - 383, 262 step
5th @Jpedno - 312, 189 steps
AMAZING JOB EVERYONE
AS A GROUP WE WALKED 3,808,669
WELL DONE EVERYONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Transformation Tuesday
Let’s see some transformation pictures!
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Tell us three positive things about yourself!
#1 I am a great mom
#2 I love helping others ( I was an ER nurse)
#3 learning to put me 1st 6 -
For transformation Tuesday, this is an older one but I haven't changed much since then haha.
November 2020- July (I think) 2021. I think I was around 90lb down then.
My year of starting losing weight this time around is I think in about 10 days or so- so I'll do a side-by-side comparison then for sure! Then hopefully the one next year will be even more dramatic
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littleflutterby wrote: »For transformation Tuesday, this is an older one but I haven't changed much since then haha.
November 2020- July (I think) 2021. I think I was around 90lb down then.
My year of starting losing weight this time around is I think in about 10 days or so- so I'll do a side-by-side comparison then for sure! Then hopefully the one next year will be even more dramatic
You are doing amazing Tanya We all have ups and downs but the best thing you have done is not give up
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The picture that started my journey 281
Taken about a month before I got sick so I was around 2209 -
@shortyjmorgan1
You look great. Your hard work is paying off!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
You need to be careful. I have a granddaughter that will be 16 in December. Time goes by so fast. Love your positive thoughts about yourself!
@littleflutterby
Fantastic loss! Your transformation pictures are amazing! I am glad you didn’t give up.
@tahm42
Keep getting stronger.
@tinaBawesome
I don’t eat breakfast as a rule. If it is a family occasion I will. I try to stop eating by 8pm but struggle with binge eating on occasion. That usually happens late at night. I have lost about 65 pounds. Do I feel better. Yes! Overall, I feel better about myself and my diabetes is improved to the point of not needing insulin. My mental health is better since losing weight. I also am learning there are certain medical problems I have that weight loss will not cure but by getting healthy dealing with these issues is easier.
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Check-in for 10/4:
Steps 18,154 ✔️
Meditate ✔️
Track✔️
No hooch✔️
Positivity ✔️
Now the challenge of staying consistent!
Happy Tuesday!3
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