WaistAways Team Chat JANUARY 2022
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Happy Tuesday!
I just got back in from a good snowshoe - it's a balmy -15 C today
5 F that is. I'm just about to join a Ceilidh taking place in the UK! I have a great friend in Winchester who has been running these monthly gatherings for musicians through the pandemic. I have not been to one yet, so here I go! 6 -
@planemonkey thank you, must be bcuz I am obsessed with checking out my reflection these days
And I am so sorry about your dad, that is heartbreaking. Your strength and attitude in the face of this tragedy is truly mindblowing, hats off to you!
@kellie_erin and @conleywoods Thank you! I tell myself that there are two ways I can win at any given day. It's either by staying within my calorie budget for that day. And if that doesn't happen, then the other way is by forgiving myself for overeating. That day was a win bcuz I was quick in forgiving myself
@jugar ofcourse I am sweet and wonderful, no question about it
@ashleycarole86 Thank you! Skiing was such a workout but still fun. And omg, didn't know crying after drinking was a common thing. Another reason to avoid drinking I guess
@DD265 OMG! that was such a sweet compliment. Thank you 🤗🤗
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That was one lovely Tuesday, at least here. I hope everyone else has had or is having a good one too!
Time for some reminders!
Overdue weigh-ins:
@twdempsey
@Phyllislee0124
Up next Wednesday people:
@PlaneMonkey
@MoStacy
@metaphysicalstudio
@MandiSaysHey
@KellyBgetsFit
@AshenMoon
I just had a very celebratory apple crisp (gluten free so my taller half could enjoy it too!) with vanilla ice milk - SO good. It is now put away. I will NOT have any more. No.
Question to ponder - since we are heading towards the last part of January - what will keep you going into February? Are there things we can do together to keep on track and hitting those goals? All suggestions accepted.2 -
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Question to ponder - since we are heading towards the last part of January - what will keep you going into February? Are there things we can do together to keep on track and hitting those goals? All suggestions accepted.
For me it's just continuing to be here every day, and to stay focused on my habits.
I have felt mentally tired from work, and I am glad I have put so much control around set habits so that I can go on auto pilot a bit.
So I think just ensuring you're always clear on which habits you're working on and keeping focus on those is really helpful.
1/17 exercise:
48 minutes Peloton, 10 minutes strength, 7934 steps
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I’ve been struggling to find my motivation but today we’ve started planning a summer trip - those tend to give me some motivation. There will be a lot of hiking so I’ll need to prepare!4
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I went waaay over my calorie goal yesterday
it was a combination of being very busy and very tired (mentally and physically) so I over ate. I did see a gain on the scales this morning but that's OK - I somehow managed to power through and the gain will drop off easily enough. As a result of getting so much done last night, this evening can be calmer.
I got the last of the baking done; sultana flapjack and chocolate oat & ginger biscuits, another coat of primer in the airing cupboard and that should be sufficient on the walls/ceiling now. Also got some more 'bits' ordered - it's amazing how many pieces are involved in upholstery and how long it can take to find the right thing at a good price. I will be making a roman blind, four cushions for the sofa, a window sill cushion (for the cats) and reupholstering our dining chairs, so there's quite a lot to get. Once I have all the materials together, I can arrange time with Mom and her sewing machine - she used to be a seamstress and has always wanted to teach my sister and I.
Tonight I will lightly sand and prime the airing cupboard woodwork. I also need to get some activity points; either a walk, a run, or I could go to the gym and use the rowing machine. Tea is a freezer jobby - spicy chicken pasta - so there's no time consuming cooking to do. Mostly I can't believe it's only Wednesday!2 -
@jugar I had a perfect day yesterday. I do not want to mess that up by hopping on the scale today. For this week only, I am going to weigh in Friday. Thank you.
I had a rough January so I am definitely looking forward to crushing my goals in February.3 -
@jugar Continuing to log my food daily motivates me into February. Also, getting in extra steps.
I have a busy day today as I start teaching again after taking some time off (since May). Spring semester begins this week and I feel hopeful and a little nervous (although I've been teaching for 15 years).
But I plan to stay positive and focused!
Jenn4 -
1/17: 20 minutes weightlifting + 31 minutes step aerobics + 5983 steps
1/18: 30 minute walk + 80 minutes yoga + 5582 steps
Mostly sat around at my computer on 1/18, getting ready for Spring semester and playing video games, and doing other work. But I was happy to get in a walk and some yoga.
Happy Wednesday, team! Weighing in today...in just a few moments.
Jenn4 -
PW: 146
CW: 143.65 -
@jugar may I please be excused this week?3
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Pw 233.2
Cw 232.2
I'll take it, especially because I had a bigger loss last week, I didn't expect a huge one again this week. I'm just glad the scale is going down again.7 -
I’ve been struggling to find my motivation but today we’ve started planning a summer trip - those tend to give me some motivation. There will be a lot of hiking so I’ll need to prepare!
@gak71 I love that you're planning ahead. Cash in tomorrow's motivation today. What a great idea!
Jenn2 -
1/18 exercise:
12,112 steps + 1 hour Orangetheory (25 minutes treadmill and 35 minutes weightlifting, rowing, and stretching. Fitbit gave me 4653 steps for this).
@jugar that's a good question. I find February one of the most difficult months to get through, thankfully it's short. For me, I'm signing up for an 8 week transformation challenge at my gym that starts on January 31st with a gym friend (who is now a friend!). I'm hoping we can help keep each other motivated. While I want to keep losing weight, I think I'm going to try to focus on lifting heavier weights to feel stronger. I know I feel the best about myself when I'm feeling strong, especially if I can see the biceps growing!4 -
KellyBgetsfit wrote: »@jugar I had a perfect day yesterday. I do not want to mess that up by hopping on the scale today. For this week only, I am going to weigh in Friday. Thank you.
I had a rough January so I am definitely looking forward to crushing my goals in February.
absolutely no problem! I am glad you nabbed that perfect day. I'm on one today to recover a bit of a celebration yesterday that involved apple crisp and ice milk. I'll think of you today any time temptation hits - we've got this
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PlaneMonkey wrote: »@jugar may I please be excused this week?
Indeed you may!2 -
kellie_erin wrote: »I think I'm going to try to focus on lifting heavier weights to feel stronger. I know I feel the best about myself when I'm feeling strong, especially if I can see the biceps growing!
I love this! I'm going through a "back to the weights" time and even though it is hard sometimes, the results of feeling strong are a real boost. Let's keep it going through February!4 -
CW: 229.7
Super tired from shoveling all the snow that came down this past weekend but feeling pretty good 😁5 -
Hello everyone,
Sorry for the missed weight in..covid decided to pay my household an unwelcome visit!! You would think not being able to taste anything I would not have messed up my diet but I did..royally!!! All I have been doing is sleeping and eating the past week. At this time I think I am going to pull out from the group as I know I won’t be able to get back on track until everyone is better. Good luck to everyone ❤️5
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