WaistAways Team Chat - NOVEMBER 2021
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Saturday is flying by!
I'm beginning to feel better, slow but sure - no fever today. Ahhhh. I managed to do some cleaning out tasks and get outside for a bit, but it isn't what I'd call an active day!
@sljjjembeca - it is true that there are a lot of posts, but as @micki48 said, just posting a quick update about you is great! You do not need to respond to others if you don't have time, and if you have a question or a thing that you are interested in getting some discussion going, that is always welcome too. But just plain old news from you is always welcome. And I second the "use the computer not the phone" if you can for the chat thread. The app is fine for tracking, but less amazing for the discussions.
@eggfreak we are mid-January birthday buddies, so I'll hold you to it! 10 pounds by then is a stretch (1 pound a week without fail is a tough goal!) so maybe think more end of January or a bit beyond. You're right - that damnable switch gets lost in the dark sometimes
And thanks for the virtual hug about dealing with dementia. I talked with my step-mother this morning, and there are some more new crazy things happening. I'll be back down there soon I hope, to give her a couple days' break. She is finally looking into a day care situation as well. I hope it works!
OK - got some fire to put out on another team! We just lost a fabulous captain (new job, insane schedule, family wildness) and I'll have to go over there to pick up the weigh-ins and stuff for a while.5 -
CW: 163.2
PW: 163.6
This month I am working on doing exercise that I really enjoy when I want to do it. I have run less and danced more. Tonight I feel tired so I am just watching Tv and relaxing.
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@sljjjembeca If I get really behind on reading posts. I usually read a few of the most recent posts, post my own and then just move on. I try and check posts in the morning and evening to keep up.
@jugar We have a lot of new people lately and it's been a long time since we did a "5 things about me" I know we did something like this when I first joined and it really helped me connect with the group.
I have the worst carb cravings in the world today! It's that time of the month so no surprise why the cravings are here. I had some of a french baguette and 2 squares of dark chocolate. Going to work out now and hope that satisfies the cravings.4 -
Thanks Sylvia @eggfreak for the support. We knew Dad had problems going back over 15 years ago but it has been a slow decline until the last year with a sharp downturn the last month. His delusions and hallucinations are beginning to make him a danger to himself and others. My mother may not be able to cope alone with him until we can get his medication sorted. She has been trying to shield us from it all but it's just too much for any one person to do alone.
I've been letting my emotions affect my eating and that needs to stop. Food won't make this easier.
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@conleywoods
Great idea about the 5 things. I had forgotten that one. If you have a minute in the next day or two, could you go ahead and get that rolling? I always love the introductions every month, but having to choose 5 specific things really goes into all kinds of interesting areas. Thanks!1 -
🌼🌼LET'S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER! 🌼🌼
Okay friends here is how this works. We just did introductions with our basic information. Now let's share 5 new fun facts about ourselves that others might not know. Think about hobbies, interests or past events 🤔
I will get us started!
1. I played the cello when I was a kid.
2. My first car was a 1982 royal blue Volkswagen bug, the same year I was born.
3. My husband's mom set us up on a blind date when I was an intern at her school.
4. My daughter named my youngest son. She wanted to name him Charlie. We said "what if we name him something else?" Her response..."that's okay, I'll call him Charlie anyways ". Lucky for her I got a new student who was very naughty and had the same name I was originally planning. Charlie quickly moved up the list!
5. I had a beloved orange kitty named Charlie when I was little.6 -
Finished my day on target for calories. I did a 30 minute ballet workout which really helped distract me from the carbs. Made sure I had some protein for dinner to help with cravings. Spent to much time thinking about cupcakes today. Good thing the cupcake shop closes at 6 pm and is half an hour away. It was close but I made it!6
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Fun idea @conleywoods and I loved your facts! Fun to know the MIL was vouching for you right from the start eh
Here are my 5 new fun facts:
1. I've lived in 19 houses in my 35 years - let's just say my family liked to move A LOT when I was young. Brad and I built our house in Airdrie just over 2 years ago and I am loving the feeling of settling in somewhere. My previous longest record in one home was 5 years.
2. I played provincial level softball when I was a kid.
3. I got a sociology degree in university and thought I'd end up in some sort of helping role but instead my summer student job at an oil and gas company has turned into a 15 year career and counting.
4. The furthest I've travelled is to the Philippines back in 2018.
5. Brad and I met on an online game called "Song Pop" - we are truly kindred spirits but were living 3600 KM away and this game is not dating related at all but a casual message one day turned into the most amazing love of my life.6 -
Today's exercise was such a mixed bag! I did a little of everything:
-10 minutes recumbent bike
-20 minutes resistance band strength training
-20 minutes yoga
-6177 steps
Brad comes home tomorrow night, so I'm looking forward to that. I will keep it fairly low key tomorrow - try to get my exercise in early and get my flu shot and just chill until it's time to pick him up from the airport.
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@jugar
CW 359.8
And the cycle continues....
But I did start exercising again this week with my Leslie Sansone videos.7 -
Sunday weigh in
PW - 185.8
CW - 186.3
Not good. I will halt this climb next week.5 -
Good morning Sunday, our clocks changed last night so I'd better get moving as the dark will come even faster this afternoon ...still too many outdoor tasks needing done! I had a good day yesterday, made a huge pot of my favorite, Martha Stewart Vegetable & Bean soup (anyone here long enough has heard this all before )It's delicious and since it's already in my Fitness pal recipes, easy to tweak the grams on ingredients...this batch works out to 108 calories/cup. 2 cup containers now stored in the freezer. Today experimenting with a 'lazy man's cabbage rolls' in the slow cooker - more of a casserole - haven't worked out the portions/calories yet. @conleywoods Charlie is a great name, for cats & kids - one of our favorite cats was a gray and white 'Charlie Brown' and he had extra toes on all four paws.
5 fun facts?
1. I've lived in the same house & garden my whole life except for a brief 6 months (@ashleycarole86 other ends of the spectrum, eh?!)
2. I'm not allowed to donate blood in the US because I spent a cumulative time of more than 6 months in the UK during the mad cow disease era
3. I've walked the West Highland Way in Scotland and a 100 mile walk through Tsavo in Kenya and when I'm no longer tied to the caregiving role...I intend to do more 'walking' vacations- 'the Herriot way' on the bucket list
4. I had a business tending gardens for nearly 20 yrs before switching to a office job 5 years ago.
5. I am a morning person.
Have a great day - make good choices and I will too!5 -
Steps
Sun 9,164
Mon 15,814
20 min barre
Tues 13,566
Wed 14,834
30 min weights
10 min elliptical
Thurs 13,566
Fri 12,728
15 min elliptical
Sat 11,026
25 elliptical3 -
To be honest I cant keep up with all the posts either but I read them for the motivation and comment on the ones that resonate with me. It seems that I have more time for this on the weekend. Nothing wrong with doing your best - or your best at the time.
@conleywoods Love the idea of 5 things! Its funny how moms know things about us.
1. I started my career as an aircraft mechanic, my mom always thought I'd be a lawyer, but most of my career was in aviation safety and the funny thing was that my job was usually about negotiations.
2. I grew up playing lots of team sports (softball included!) but like hiking alone now
3. My family REALLY wants a dog and I've been delaying it for awhile. I don't want the added responsibilities even though I know it would also be great.
4. My first car was a 1971 truck that I had to start with a screwdriver.
5. I make an exceptionally good carrot cake.
Cant wait to read everyone else's 5 things!6 -
Great week of exercise @KellyBgetsfit - do you have an elliptical at home or are you at a gym?
Loving everyone's 5 things! Keep them coming4 -
1. I worked in New York for half a year in 2018 and had the best time ever.
2. In an average day, I write up to 4-5 different tv commercial scripts for brands.
3. In my spare time, I am taking German language classes but I suck at learning new languages.
4. Hawaii has been my dream destination since I was a kid. Can't wait to go there soon.
5. On an average day, I listen to more than 100 songs easily.8 -
OK @happimess01 as a fellow music lover in regards to point #5, what are 3 songs that almost always make it into the daily rotation?3
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ashleycarole86 wrote: »OK @happimess01 as a fellow music lover in regards to point #5, what are 3 songs that almost always make it into the daily rotation?
haha these days, it is these.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9n7Cw-4_HQ
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IqDR2WjVl8
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9u8Zb4fY1c
Now your turn
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Five things about me:
1. I’ve lived in Florida in the USA my whole life
2. In 2002 I took a few weeks off work to hire a nanny for my newborn daughter and never went back. I have two kids and was able to be a stay at home dad for both of them. I’ve been a business owner the last few years but I still schedule work around the kids’ sport, school, and life events.
3. My wife and I met on a blind date and have been married 23 years.
4. My favorite exercises are hiking and backpacking.
5. Vacations are my happy place.8 -
Congratulations to everyone who participated this past week. Way to start November out strong!
Here's a sneak peek of how your team did...
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Loving everyone's 5 Things - @happimess01 What an eclectic taste in music you have!
1. I am NOT a morning person - that's why I workout 1st thing. The dog watches me impassively from her basket.
2. I close my eyes and hold my breath whenever we have to drive through a tunnel (obviously Ben's doing the driving when this happens). I do the same on trains.
3. I chew everything 33 times (even soup!)
4. I love to write - and can easily create pages and pages of nonsense at the drop of a hat!
5. I'm terrified of horror films and can't watch them.8 -
Here are my steps and exercise stats for the past week:
31st Oct - 4430
1st Nov - 5514 / 67 mins Full Body w/Dumbbells (Epic 2 Day 10)
2nd Nov - 6256 / 37 mins Full Body HIIT (Epic 2 Day 11)
3rd Nov - 3696
4th Nov - 10296 / 54 mins Hamstring & Glutes Isolation w/Dumbbells (Epic 2 Day 12)
5th Nov - 4206
6th Nov - 4335
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I'm loving reading everyone's 5 things! It's so nice to be part of such a diverse group of people but all working towards to a common goal!
Here are my five things:
1. I'm working on my third degree (but really not enjoying it)
2. I occasionally write fanfic
3. I make quilts - but they're not very complex. I love picking out the colours and patterns and laying out the design
4. I love reading - my husband built me bookshelves when we moved in together (they're now full)
5. I joined Orangetheory (HIIT gym) in July as a way to shake up my workouts and I am loving it7 -
Steps
31st - 2916
1st - 7905
2nd - 5982
3rd - 3477
4th - 5266
5th - 9666
6th - 15013
5 things
1. I used to have a Welsh Cob named Daffy, and have always loved horses. One day, I will have another!
2. I don't eat cheese - not allergic but can't stand it. Don't even like looking at the stuff.
3. My husband and I really enjoy building Lego sets
4. I have a degree in business and management
5. I'm arachnophobic
Update
Did a parkrun somewhere new-to-us yesterday and it was pretty brutal. The elevation gain wasn't any more than we'd normally do at home, but I guess the hills were short and sharp. Most people (certainly in the back 2/3 where we were) walked up them; we ran the first and walked the second. Felt like my legs were dragging the whole way round so that's something to address this week before the 10k race on Saturday.
Last night we went to the cinema to see The Eternals, thought it was alright but not as good as many other Marvel films. Today we went shopping because OH wanted to organise his locker better; it's pretty small for the amount of kit he has to keep in it, and the locker room is tight as well so you want to be in and out quickly. I do NOT recommend IKEA on a Sunday lunch time, that's for sure! We got what he wanted though so he's a happy bunny. We went out walking for over an hour when we got back and my left leg started playing up; we went down to the bottom of the valley and back up the other side, then down, so another fairly intensive bit of hill work.
Tonight we're having seasoned belly pork slices. Probably not top of my list of things to eat, but we picked them up a few months ago (along with similar things) with a view to doing them on the firebowl and now just need to use them up. If they're terrible, I bought some crumpets earlier.
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Some before and after pictures for the past month. I changed up my routine last month. I started a structured weight lifting program called MAPS Anabolic from Mind Pump. I've lifted on and off since forever so not new to lifting. I wasn't working out and needed a change. My big issue was kids interruptions during exercise and lifting is perfect with the rest breaks between sets. I took a break from weighing in because I also wanted to increase my calories for the Holiday season. I love doing ballet workouts and I love collecting leotards but some shops don't carry my size. One measurement I have been tracking is my torso. I need to be 65 inches or less to fit their stuff. My beginning measurement was 71 inches and today I am 68.5 inches! I'm up about 2-3 lbs so the scale doesn't tell the whole story. I was eating 1350 calories a day and I have been at 2000 for the past 2 weeks. I don't think I will go any higher. Picture is in same brand of pants and top, just different color. Definitely feeling smoother. If anyone wants to see my original start weight pic let me know.
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I hate falling behind on these posts! There is so much going on! Not sure I can think of 5 things about myself right now. And I still owe some pictures of the birthday cake and weekend!
As might be evident by the steps below, last week went POORLY for me. I had so many leftovers including cake and candy from the party to wade through, work absolutely hit me in the FACE and still is, I was totally down in the dumps. Almost no movement at all on some days. I know the weight on Tuesday will be a doozy. And I am headed to Virginia this weekend (flight on Thursday afternoon) to go to a football game at my alma mater (UVA) but the group of friends I am going with are all super thin, fit people who don't care about calories and although I love them, spending a weekend with them is usually a death knell for the diet and sends me into a total spiral when someone inevitably posts pictures of the group (and I feel like I stand out in a... wide... way.
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@ashleycarole86 so excited to hear you tried Epic 1! Of course keep us updated. She doesn't play around. Steps below (NO exercise to report)
Sun: 3,449
Mon: 12,437
Tues: 10,324
Wed: 3,524
Thurs: 694
Fri: 2,423
Sat: 11,740
@YinxFed delayed reaction but I had your exact experience with seeing a photo of myself recently. It was jarring. Not pleasant. And I kind of thought it would be motivating because I know at my recent low (~February), I didn't look that bad (this was also an angle from behind me, which is rarely if ever friendly!) - but it's actually weighed on me quite a bit. Sigh. On we go!6 -
Greetings all on this gorgeous crescent moon night - here it is clear, the moon is huge, the planets resplendent. I started a post earlier and lost it in the shuffle, so starting again!
Before I lose this one, here are my sad steps and all for the week. I hope this endless cold leaves soon!
Sunday - 4,323
Monday - 8,388
Tuesday - 8,103
Wednesday - 10,888 + 15 minutes pilates
Thursday - 6,250 + 30 minutes pilates
Friday - 6,485
Saturday - 9,525
Nice waistline coming along @conleywoods !! It is amazing how just a few weeks of strengthening the muscles can make everything look smoother. WTG!
@Kali225
You'll get through your time in Virginia - enjoy the people, the fun, and plan ahead as possible to simply say no to extra food that "they" can go ahead and enjoy. You can just say you don't eat that anymore. Or you've been feeling a bit iffy and need to take it easy - whatever works! It feels better than the bad "after" feeling that comes from overdoing it. You're there for the people, not the food, right? The photos will show your wide SMILE!5 -
November Week 2 Challenge is UP!
Come enjoy playing the numbers this week:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10848383/november-week-2-challenge-magic-numbers/p1?new=11 -
I'm trying to come up with my 5 things. These are just a random grab from the pile:
- I want to spend a year in the Arctic, especially to experience the dark winter. I used to want to live there, but I'll settle for a year.
- I have been to India 14 times, for work, but always fit in time for extras. I loved staying with people, finding odd little B&Bs, and I went horseback riding in all kinds of places (thanks to a retired Army Colonel!). My daughter came with me one time when she was 17 and we spent a week on horseback in the Thar Desert, riding 7 hours a day and sleeping in tents. It was magic. Then I had to go to work...
- I am completely deaf in my left ear since birth, and I am a musician.
- I love spiders and dislike chocolate. My mother thinks I have more birth defects than just my ear!
- I am terrified of home decorating and go into complete tailspins if I have to so much as choose paint. Furniture gives me the vapours, and I am currently in the process of choosing a sectional sofa. I may have a nervous breakdown soon.
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My final post for tonight - it's reminder time!
Weigh-ins due for Sunday - Monday:
@deniners2
@Terytha
@DD265
@kdblpn
@tasoconnor
@bootilicious
@holymanhibbard
The good, the bad, the interesting, the meh - send them on in and we'll deal with it. If you need some extra accountability to track a couple of key numbers this week, go on over to the group challenge for week 2. I'm certainly going to use it to get out of suffering-with-a-cold mode and back into get-some-exercise-so-you-don't-get-stuck mode!4
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