Shape Shifters Team Chat JANUARY 2022
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frankwbrown
Friday, January week 4
PW: 226.7
CW: 228.0 (-1.3 lbs; -0.56%)
LTD: 1.8 lbs (102.0 lbs since 7/10/2020)6 -
WELCOME BACK @kerdil08 !!! When you get a second, re-introduce yourself and catch us up on all your happenings!!! So glad you rejoined us!!
Jessica
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Just finished my 5k in memory of my Mom...today would have been her 92nd birthday. I know she's smiling down on me...this is the third 5k I've done but the first one done all in one stint...3.15 miles, 70 minutes, 708 calories burned! Felt AMAZING!!! I've included a few pictures in the spoiler below.
Special thanks to @izzyred9400 who joined me virtually and walked as well!!! You are such a sweetheart to keep me motivated and moving!!
Jessica
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1/26-11,753
1/27-12,1113 -
KHill875
Friday weight
PW: 141.9
CW: 140.8
Lost another pound, so I have lost about 5 pounds since Christmas. I am so happy with my progress.10 -
Bearchested
Friday
PW: 199.0
CW: 197.8
It's been a lot easier to lose weight each week since I've cut out unnecessary calories from sweets and alcohol. With lifting weights more, this will be a slow transition in terms of pounds lost, but I should see more of a body fat reduction and waist inches. In fact, I'm fitting back into size 34 jeans, which feels good.9 -
Chalmation
Friday
PW 138.6
CW 137.4
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Marni3369
Happy Friday!
PW: 228.8
CW: 227.2
Total loss so far: 72.6
My goal was to be at 225 by end of January. Doesn't look like I'm going to make that but I'm hoping it's close.
I have noticed that people in general interact with me differently. For example - I was given a free sample of high end face cream at Macy's last week. I have been buying this same brand make up for years and have never been given any free samples... much less one of their more expensive items. Also - last Friday night I went to meet some friends out. I was walking up to the door of the bar and a man sitting on the bench outside smoking with a friend deliberately stood up, opened the door for me and then went to sit back with his buddy on the bench. Again... never happened to me before. I was telling a friend of mine that it made me a little sad to know that people treat overweight people so differently. My friend said "Maybe it's the change in your self-confidence that causes people to interact with you differently." I love my friend! 10 -
Marni3369
Happy Friday!
PW: 228.8
CW: 227.2
Total loss so far: 72.6
My goal was to be at 225 by end of January. Doesn't look like I'm going to make that but I'm hoping it's close.
I have noticed that people in general interact with me differently. For example - I was given a free sample of high end face cream at Macy's last week. I have been buying this same brand make up for years and have never been given any free samples... much less one of their more expensive items. Also - last Friday night I went to meet some friends out. I was walking up to the door of the bar and a man sitting on the bench outside smoking with a friend deliberately stood up, opened the door for me and then went to sit back with his buddy on the bench. Again... never happened to me before. I was telling a friend of mine that it made me a little sad to know that people treat overweight people so differently. My friend said "Maybe it's the change in your self-confidence that causes people to interact with you differently." I love my friend!
Aww what a good friend, and she might be right. I mean I have noticed that over weight people are treated different, but like for me, when I lose weight, my confidence goes up and I feel like Im treated differently also, and I have never been real big.4 -
I am just putting up the new February chat thread - here it is! Please continue to weigh in here through the end of Saturday. Get started on introductions and plans for February on the new chat:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10855051/shape-shifters-team-chat-february-2022/p1?new=12 -
Cre804
Friday
PW 195.0
CW 194.5
Slow, but I’ll take it. I actually did some meal prep this week, and made a pretty time-consuming but delicious breakfast casserole. I I need to take the leftovers and freeze them. We are expecting beautiful weather in the upper 60s this weekend so I bought some ground beef and chicken tenders to grill. It’s been helpful to have it all cooked at once, even though I grumble about the meal prep. I feel like my sugar cravings has slowed down a bit, though not entirely gone yet.
I’m hoping to play in my craft room this weekend, but I always have a lot of “shouldas” that eat up my time. Tax data is starting to arrive and I’m planning on next week being desk week, with bills and tax prep and other paperwork on the agenda.
Have a good weekend, y’all!7 -
You're welcome @jessicakrall8 I enjoyed it.Good to share memories of our Mum's too.On my walk I climbed a steep staircase.A couple must have been watching me walk up the stairs.They said to me "You've got a good pace walking up those stairs "
I thanked them & it was good to be praised for my fitness 🙂4 -
Here’s my maintenance weigh-in reports for last week and this week. My apologies!
January 20, 2022
Name: PatriceFitnessPal
Weigh-in Day: Thursday (1/20/22)
PW: 126.8
CW: 127.3
January 27, 2023
Name: PatriceFitnessPal
Weigh-in Day: Thursday (1/27/22)
PW: 127.3
CW: 128
Life has been busy and a bit stressful lately but I’m determined to stay within my maintenance range of 120-130. I’ll check in with a more detailed update next week and expect a downward shift after setting my ‘reset button’ on Sunday. I hope everyone is doing better than I am! 😉🙃5 -
Izzyred9400
Sat weigh in
PW 134.8
CW 134
Steps 1/28 17,372.
I couldn't put the scales in the usual place as the bathroom isn't finished yet.I moved them around & my weight was the same so hope it's accurate.
Have a great Saturday everyone 😀6 -
Hipari
Saturday
PW 236.2
CW 234.3
Yeah, I’ll take it. We’ll see what happens next week, though. I had a major sushi feast yesterday and last time I had sushi I was up for several days, and it definitely reflected on my trendweight. Yesterday was a prime example of what happens when three very hungry people start ordering a dinner delivery and also have a large gift card for the delivery service. I also have a sushi date agreed for next Thursday.7 -
Beka3695
Saturday
PW: 188.2
CW: 187.2
Total loss for the month 5.2
Not where I wanted to be… but not where I started the month!!!10 -
Daily Step Goal: 8,000
1/27: 10,302
1/28: 5,389
Was away from home unexpectedly yesterday for several hours, then entertained my 4 year old niece from the time I got home till 10pm.
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Jazzadesigns
Saturday
PW: 219.5
CW: 219.3 (-0.2)
I’m very happy with this loss as I’ve had one of the most stressful weeks I’ve had in years (work) and went totally off the rails.😄6 -
CasandraW
Saturday weigh in
PW 233
CW 231.2
Finally down a bit again. So frustrating when the scale doesn’t reflect your hard work.
@jessicakrall8 i will not be able to weigh in next week. We will be away in Mexico.6 -
CasandraW
Saturday weigh in
PW 233
CW 231.2
Finally down a bit again. So frustrating when the scale doesn’t reflect your hard work.
@jessicakrall8 i will not be able to weigh in next week. We will be away in Mexico.
@CasandraW yes it is annoying but don't be too hard on yourself it's only just under 2lbs & a loss.Your'e doing great !!
Hope you enjoy your holiday & can relax some of your stresses away.It's hard enough being a parent without any extra added challenges.I feel for you in your situation.Hope you get some 🌞2 -
@jessicakrall8
Awesome job on your 5k! I really love the medal you got too, dream chaser.
I will report my last steps of the month tomorrow.1 -
The Week 1 Group Challenge for February begins Sunday, January 30th. It is now open and ready for lively discussion, information and great tips this week. Join us as we explore planning your meals each day with The Balanced Plate!
Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10855106/february-week-1-group-challenge-the-balanced-plate#latest
Hope to see you there!
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CasandraW
Saturday weigh in
PW 233
CW 231.2
Finally down a bit again. So frustrating when the scale doesn’t reflect your hard work.
@jessicakrall8 i will not be able to weigh in next week. We will be away in Mexico.
@CasandraW Have a wonderful trip, but please stay safe! I've put in a request for you to be excused from the weigh in. Can't wait to hear about your adventure once you return! Take pictures!
Congrats on this week's loss!
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@pupowl Thanks for your kind words! It was a lot of fun and knowing @izzyred9400 was walking with me really helped, plus I was getting support from my good friend next door as well. I posted it on facebook afterward and many of my family were chiming in with praise! It was a great way to honor my Mom, who was always my biggest fan in life. I miss her so much, but I know this made her happy to see me continuing this journey to getting healthier.
I was surprised that it was easier than I expected, but I certainly felt it about two hours later and overnight whenever I would get up and moving around! This morning though, I was fine, so I know I prepared well for it throughout January. February is a shorter month, so in setting my "intentional walking" goals for the month, I'm thinking 38 miles sounds good. Hopefully I can meet it in 28 days. Feb 1st is my birthday so starting off with a solid walking plan seems like a great present to myself!
This Nor'easter is no joke! It looks like a blowing Hallmark card again outside my window after getting rid of the previous 6 inches we got LAST Saturday...this is highly unusual for coastal Virginia. I'm glad I'm on vacation and don't have the need to go out. I'm praying for the folks in NY, Boston and other parts of New England...they're getting slammed with it...anyone else in those areas that still has power, give us a report that you're all doing ok please!
@pupowl Could I get your steps from 1/21 to present please? Thanks!
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!
Jessica2 -
Missing the following weigh-ins for this week (incl today):
@Be_theBest_Me
@jennifersusanmcdougall
@leni1us
@Yukie_OP
@DreaRN15
Please report in today as tomorrow's stats start EARLY! Thanks!
Steppers, look at the chart and catch me up on any empty spaces you see please. Thanks!
Jessica
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Now taking sign ups for our monthly Step Challenge. Simply post a message here asking to join, include your first name for the chart, set a daily step goal you'd like to reach AND tell me your current favorite place to walk. That's all that's needed! Then, every 1-3 days, post your steps icluding the date so there's no confusion and I'll keep the chart updated.
At the end of each month, I will post the step winner for each week and the overall top three for the month! It's a nice way to have a friendly competition going and keeps us all motivated to keep it moving!
Join us!
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Hipari
Saturday
PW 236.2
CW 234.3
Yeah, I’ll take it. We’ll see what happens next week, though. I had a major sushi feast yesterday and last time I had sushi I was up for several days, and it definitely reflected on my trendweight. Yesterday was a prime example of what happens when three very hungry people start ordering a dinner delivery and also have a large gift card for the delivery service. I also have a sushi date agreed for next Thursday.
@hipari I need your steps from Jan 16th to present please. Thanks!
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@izzyred9400 thank you for the kind words. Having a child with mental illness often comes with a lot of outside judgement.
@jessicakrall8 I’ll be sure to take lots of pictures. We will do our best to stay safe. We are double vaccinated and boosted. I need to get away from this cold winter.1 -
@izzyred9400 thank you for the kind words. Having a child with mental illness often comes with a lot of outside judgement.
@jessicakrall8 I’ll be sure to take lots of pictures. We will do our best to stay safe. We are double vaccinated and boosted. I need to get away from this cold winter.
In that case, @CasandraW , can I carry your luggage? I promise to stay out of the way and just soak up some sunshine too!!! LOL Have fun and relax...you deserve it!!
Jessica1 -
I already finished my workout for today, but then found this one that's a walking workout, with a timer, shows number of steps and seems to be simple...love Whitney Houston, so looking forward to this one! Thought I'd share:
Enjoy!
Jessica1
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