Waistaways Team Chat - February 2022
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Tuesday Weigh-In
PW: 232.7
CW: 232.8
Given the big drop last week and currently having my time of the month, I am very happy with a teeny gain! Hope to trudge downwards next week.
I did some great self-guided yoga the last 2 days and I will aim to do that again today. I also did a full hour cardio strength workout last evening. I've been getting up for morning walks but I think I could push myself to get up even earlier and potentially get a short workout in after the walk, but before work. Noom taught me a new term - decision fatigue. The idea that we make several thousand small decisions every day and as the day drags on, you get more tired of making the good decisions. So the earlier in the day you can take steps to reach your goal, the better. I know this is particularly important for me because I know the motivation slips with the hours of the day.
If 3, 4, 5pm roll around and I haven't done a workout or yoga or whatever yet, I start to slip into the mindset of "well, then this hasn't been a perfect day, and what's the point, so why not have 3 pounds of cheese for dinner and get ice cream?" NO. Hush, brain.
On my walk this morning, I slipped on ice and landed my butt in an icy puddle. My neighbors who don't employ rock salt in the winter are getting on my bad side.
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@conleywoods Tough to be dealing with such high levels of stress, anxiety attacks, and so on. Sounds like you and the husband communicated well to get a plan to stabilize... good for you two. Thursday sounds like a well needed day away from work. Glad you're finding ways to give yourself a bit of breathing room.
@eggfreak A win indeed. I've been kinda low grade obsessed with apples dipped in peanut butter lately... such a refreshing snack!
Starting tomorrow, we have probably the busiest 8 days that we've had since COVID started (or at least it feels like we do). I have at least 6 take-out meals that I know of. I will be eating at maintenance-10% most of the days in the next week minus one or two.
I've found this strategy works really well for me (taking almost no deficit on celebration days and returning to normal deficit otherwise) but I also haven't really had such a string of days like that come up in a long while. I think the mental side of it for me is that I know I'd likely fail if I tried to maintain my normal deficit so I set myself up for mental success by accepting it as a maintenance day and still sticking within that. I also am careful to decide a day counts as a celebration although this upcoming week might not seem like it...
Anyway - it's all just good practice. I was out A LOT pre-COVID and there is a time I'll get back to more outings on a regular basis I'm sure so I need the tools to live and still stay on track.5 -
@Kali225 So glad to have the empress of Tuesday back Sorry about the fall... hopefully you're not too sore later! Great week maintaining after the big loss last week.. keep up the awesome work. Totally agree with you about decision fatigue. I am someone who can get paralyzed by analyzing the details as well, so the easier I make things, the better.
Yesterday I didn't exercise before work, and knew I had to do my Peloton ride after work. That was very tough for me mentally, but once I got on the bike I felt much better. I'm in the same boat today so I just have to keep reminding myself the hardest part can be getting dressed and getting started. I fare much better when I do the bulk of my exercise in the morning but I've been a bit blah about work lately and it's making it harder to bound out of bed on weekdays. Something to keep working on.6 -
@conleywoods sorry about all the stress! Great that you are getting some movement in and trying to adjust for the tough streak.
@ashleycarole86 to quote Adriene of Yoga With Adriene on youtube, "the hardest part is showing up!" Always!!! Once I/you/we get started, it's off to the races.3 -
2/7 exercise:
9015 steps + 46 minutes Peloton + 20 minutes boxing basics (included in steps)2 -
Michele! Pick up that water right now! And yes, you can donate lots of books to your local school or libraryHi! Still sorting wrapping and packing. I have too many things. Baskets, bottles, photos in frames, books, books, and more books. It’s crazy with two teachers. My steps have been great because I am busy busy! Water could be better. Food is fine, but I’m not logging. No time.
The revenge of THINGS is terrible and exhausting. Drink more water!
YOU are a genius!! That is superhuman, in my opinion.a win last night....served up ice cream & chocolate sauce but for myself had an apple...
This is also genius - instead of both you and your husband struggling through, full of stress and anxiety, you shared the load, worked out a plan, and got your kids to learn a heck of a lot about responsibility (not to mention the pains of adulting!). Thank you SO much for sharing this - I would be willing to bet we all could share the load and our cares way better.conleywoods wrote: »My husband and I made a plan to help everyone get back on track or at least on stable ground. We redistributed chores and the kids are helping too. It took a lot off my plate and I actually had time to exercise. We are also making more time for hobbies and that feels good. I'm going to take Thursday off this week and stay home and spend the day doing things I want.
@kdblpn you got this too! Losing together with your hubby could make you as amazing as @ashleycarole86 and @bowens1973 !! I am sure it will make the whole process way more positive, and maybe even fun!
I'm super excited today - I have a gig! I will be recording a lovely jazz tune written by a friend. It has a kick *kitten* flute solo At last, a reason to practice besides just "maintaining". 7 -
@Kali225 Falling on your butt because of ice, and into a puddle - yikes!! Thursday is the 1 year anniversary of the surgery I had on my butt because of a fall on an icy stair, so I'm glad you are not badly hurt - or at least hope so
I think your neighbour needs a good talking to... or the weather gods. or both 4 -
2/6 steps: 13867
2/7 exercise: 11403 + 60 minutes Orangetheory (25 minutes treadmill + 35 minutes weightlifting, rowing, stretching. Fitbit gave me 4327 steps).
I'm dealing with some pretty bad foot pain from switching over to the zero drop shoes. It's got me pretty discouraged - I don't want to switch back to other shoes and I really enjoy pushing my speed on the treadmill when I'm sprinting. But things aren't getting better, so I'm going to have to do something 😫4 -
@jugar it was not really a bad fall, just a wet one! I remember all about your injury journey. And congrats on the gig! How exciting! I may have mentioned it in this chat months ago, but I did buy a violin and I have played it twice in quarantine. Time to tune up!6
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@kellie_erin don't give up on the shoes, but be sure to stretch a LOT and start with maybe 10 minutes on the treadmill, then put your old shoes back on for the rest of the time. After a few days, go up to 15 minutes, etc. It is quite an adjustment, but I think it is worth it for sure. It sounds like you may have started with too long at a time - you'll get there!
@Kali225 - I want to hear reports of some violin sounds at your house! It is a hard instrument, but so beautiful. I have a Scottish friend who runs amazing "slow sessions" for learning traditional fiddle tunes. She is amazing - and you just play along without being heard by everyone at the session. Give it a try at insideoutmusician.com - the slow sessions are in the list of courses and they run quite frequently. Even if you don't aim to play that kind of music, she gives all kinds of ideas and encouragement so that you'll just want to play a lot more
I had a great snowshoe round today - on the fabulous new (used) snowshoes my sister gave me. I'm getting used to their ways now and love them! I hit the "top of the world" (highest spot on the property) - and was treated to a sparkling view of the nearby lake, and one of those spectacular large bird take-off prints in the snow - all the wing feathers make their mark as the bird lifts off, and they are gorgeous. My own photo did not come out so well, but this is a lot like it -
So let's all take off into the rest of the week! Wednesday is always a big day for us, and here are the folks who make it roll:
@PlaneMonkey
@MoStacy
@metaphysicalstudio
@MandiSaysHey
@KellyBgetsFit
@AshenMoon
No beating your wings for lift while you're on the scale, now
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@ashleycarole86 @Kali225 I can easily spend an hour sat feeling like I should be out running before finally getting out of the door. I try to tell myself that I'm wasting an hour feeling bad, when I could've done the run and then spent the hour doing what I'd rather be doing!
@conleywoods I'm sorry life has been so stressful. It sounds like you have a great family around you and hopefully the plan does it's job.
Yesterday I was tired and starving! Those early morning training sessions can make it difficult to stick to my plan, and I'm considering increasing my calorie intake on a Tuesday to compensate. I think it's a combination of almost 3 extra hours awake, and the intense exercise at the start of the day. My training homework for this week is as much time on feet as possible, and also some resistance band training sessions; we're building on what I used to do with my old trainer J, to incorporate more stability as well. So the new stuff is things like planks with a resistance band stretched between my hands, then moving one hand around etc, which puts stress on the supporting shoulder. Working towards the 40kg overhead press (30kg achieved yesterday) and the handstand.
I have the dentist at lunch time today so am snacking a bit beforehand and hoping I won't be sat there with my stomach rumbling. I won't get out for a lunch time walk, but I ran before work. I'm probably going to tackle a couple of smaller jobs off the to do list this evening rather than anything big, but in some ways that's better as the list is so long. I had broken it out into chores, DIY, organisation etc, then realised I prefer seeing everything in one place even if it feels a little overwhelming right now.
Our tea is minted lamb and veg, which is made with a spice rub from the butchers. If you leave the lamb to marinade for 20+ minutes, the spices and juices combine to form a glaze, so no oil etc needed. I know lamb isn't necessarily the leanest meat but I think this is a pretty good way of having it! The veg is basically onion, peppers and mushrooms, though we could add anything really. Still need to figure out the best side to pair it with; maybe a couscous or bulgar wheat salad.6 -
Metaphysicalstudio
Day: Wednesday
PW: 146
CW: 142.6
A big loss for me this morning. I will take it and run with it.
I did not get much sleep last night but had a pretty decent morning and am ready to have a phenomenal day. Hoping the same for you all on this Hump day!
@ashleycarole86 Seeing the scale go up can be a downer for me, but it sounds like you recognize some bloating and know that weight gain is just temporary on this journey. A walk does sound good!
@twdempsey So glad that you’re sticking with your plan. I feel motivated by this group, too. We really need to be in this for the duration if we want to see results!
@yinxfed Got in your meditation on Monday, I see. I got in some yesterday (Tuesday), and it just makes a big difference. Good luck on your charity event!
@micki48 Like you, my water could be better. This seems to always be the case for me. Hydrating is a chore!
@conleywoods It’s good that you can identify the stress. Stress will make a body gain weight, for sure. Just be easy on yourself and prioritize your mental and emotional health. That is a win, no matter what the scale reflects right now.
@kali225 WOW! You are really hitting some goals with your yoga and workouts. How are you liking Noom? Sorry to hear about your slip and fall. I try so hard not to slip on the ice, because this old body will just break.
Jenn
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2/7: 32 minute walk + 23 minutes elliptical + 27 minutes weightlifting + 11160 steps
2/8: 80 minutes therapeutic yoga + 2846 steps
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Happy Wednesday folks!
Oh man have I been dragging butt in the morning! I am normally a morning person and I've even been making an effort to get at least 7 hours of sleep this month so all the cards are stacked to have me bounding out of bed more than normal even, but to no avail... the alarm goes off and I just want to roll over (and have been).
I think the continued blah feelings at work are contributing, but anyway... here's yet another day where I really wanted to get my workout in before work that I didn't. I'll walk at lunch and then I'll be looking at working out after my supper out with work colleagues... it's not ideal. We'll see how I make out I guess!
The silly thing is that I'm not even getting any more quality sleep in the mornings when I'm rolling over and not getting up, so I just need to kick my butt into gear
Otherwise, things are good here... the sun is still shining bright, most of our snow is gone... @kdblpn for me that's one way living in the cold is manageable in the winters... we get chinooks here which leads to good warming spells and lots of wind and the snow melts and we get a reprieve before we get hit again. They're nice little mental breaks here 5 -
Fantastic weigh-in @metaphysicalstudio ... take it and run 2
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Finally! My body got with the program, Cw: 228.2!
I've been trying a tactic for treats and such via scheduling them for once on specific days. It's really helped with my emotional eating and cravings in general! We're also two weeks clear of fast food! Though with Superbowl coming we'll probably be having pizza, which I'm a little excited for 😁4 -
Finally! My body got with the program, Cw: 228.2!
I've been trying a tactic for treats and such via scheduling them for once on specific days. It's really helped with my emotional eating and cravings in general! We're also two weeks clear of fast food! Though with Superbowl coming we'll probably be having pizza, which I'm a little excited for 😁
great weigh-in and great strategies!
i also make sure I plan in foods that I know I want so I don't feel deprived and go hunting for them later1 -
2/8 exercise:
10055 steps + 35 minutes shadowboxing (included in steps) + 31 minutes Peloton1 -
CW 190.2
The pendulum has swung back in my favour.
@DD265 I want to come to your home for dinner! Lamb is my absolute favourite but it's so expensive here that I can't justify buying it, since its cheaper to eat filet mignon! My physiotherapist has me working on balance issues as well, I'm using you as inspiration to commit to my daily exercises. Your dedication to your exercise homework on top of your already full to-do list is amazing.
@ashleycarole86 I hate working out after dinner, I have the bad habit of wanting to eat then curl up and sleep in the evenings! I hope you're able to push through after going out with friends. I totally get the sluggish, just wanna stay in bed feeling when work stress creeps in. Hopefully that eases soon. Maybe that Chinook will brighten things up and get you out of bed more easily the rest of the week.
@YinxFed Edie was so sweet, of course they are missed. Here's a photo of my cat learning to use Excel, maybe it will cheer you up! I temporarily moved my home office upstairs and it turns out this cat is a "mouse chaser" so I put on a youtube video with lots of screen movement on my spare monitor to keep him from jumping on my keyboard as I work. (I'm not very good with discipline, the cats walk all over me, literally and figuratively!!) I hope getting back to exercise has gone well for you!
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Happy Wednesday! I feel more awake today than I have in a week. I'm sure the blue sky and visible sunshine is a major contributor. It also helps that Mom has been re-tested for Covid and is now negative. She only had 8-9 days "isolated", which meant she couldn't use the Cyber-cycle in the gym! She was still able to go outside for masked-walks (she's in NC), so she's pretty lucky in that way. I'll be heading out for a walk myself as soon as a 12-1:00 zoom is over.
I'm going to do my PT shoulder workout before the meeting so it'll be done before my official "lunchtime". I really understand that slump in energy as well as "decision fatigue". Noon has helped with some of those issues. Now, to apply them again and see a pleasant increase in my energy levels. Here's to increasing positive attitudes as well! Each time I follow-through with an activity, I feel better about myself. Here we go!5
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