Shape Shifters Team Chat - February 2022
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Yukie_OP
Steps Goal (6,800) Update:
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@jessicakrall8 -- Steps update *Tried to update the excel log to make it easier for ya, but it looks like I don't have access to edit. Also, didn't realize it had been that long since I updated steps (oops)
Got you updated @Yukie_OP and thanks for reporting in...I'd left several messages in the chatroom, but I guess you didn't see those. No telling what good info you're missing out on!!
Only the Captain's can update the spreadsheet...no worries, just try to report your steps in every 2-3 days if you can. I understand we're all busy...hope you have a great upcoming weekend!
Jessica
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Here’s my maintenance report for the week:
Name: PatriceFitnessPal
PW: 127.8
CW: 127.4
SW: 168
LTD: 40.6
It was interesting to follow the yogurt conversation. I like most yogurt, but Greek yogurt is my favorite, and I often have it as an afternoon snack. I put about 2 ounces over fruit - usually banana & strawberries, raspberries, or mixed berries - and add a few walnuts on top for extra protein. I wish I ate cottage cheese. I’ll have to try the suggestions from @izzyred9400 above. I hear it’s a great source of protein but I remember not liking it as a teenager and haven’t really tried it since then. Thanks for the tips!
@LaurieWrobo - It’s so difficult to see our loved ones suffer. I’m sure it’s a comfort to your husband to have you there through his treatment. A friend of mine always enjoys a special lunch with another friend of ours who lives nearby just before chemo so it’s something they look forward to before the difficult recovery period. I hope there is a support group that provides your family with tips on how to prepare for symptoms like the cold hands. I row with a cancer survivors group and they are a wealth of information for one another.
Thinking of you, and wishing all the Shape Shifters well.5 -
Daily Step Goal: 8,000
2/8: 9,660
2/9: 10,260
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2/8-6,405
2/9-10,3053 -
Angmarie28
Wednesdays (I weighed yesterday, just forgot to post it, it was a busy day)
Previous weight-160.4
Current Weight-161.6
This past week was a mess. My 15 year old has been really pushing his boundaries, and getting in trouble, so it has just been crazy and my diet has slipped. That being said, I am back on track, I ate my feelings, now im getting back on my routine, exercising, and watching my food8 -
Oops! I forgot to include my weigh-in day: Thursday. I’m fixing it in the quote below.PatriceFitnessPal wrote: »Here’s my maintenance report for the week:
Name: PatriceFitnessPal
Weigh-in day: Thursday
PW: 127.8
CW: 127.4
SW: 168
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Bearchested
Friday
PW: 197.0
CW: 199.0
I broke my no alcohol pledge for a visit from a friend who likes to check out new breweries.
I go back to the office officially next week, after working from home for nearly the last two years. My office is adopting a hybrid schedule, so I only need to be in Tues-Thurs. I've been waking up earlier in the mornings to hopefully adopt quicker to this change and still be able to get a workout in.5 -
frankwbrown
Step goal: 7,000 daily
Tue 2/8: 12,292
Wed 2/9: 17,880
Thu 2/10: 15,0466 -
Steps
2/8 12,025
2/9 15,978
2/10 17,1615 -
frankwbrown
Friday, February week 2
PW: 228.4
CW: 224.3 (4.1 lbs; 1.80%)
LTD: 3.7 lbs (105.7 lbs since 7/10/2020)
Back to losing after plateauing for a while, so I suspect there's a lot of water weight loss here.8 -
@coblujay
Wednesday weigh-in
PW: 196
CW: 195.2
After bouncing back and forth and coming to a stall, I decided to take a ten day maintenance break. After nine months, I was just a little tired and going over my calorie limit more often. I'm on day four and not so stressed about every detail. I changed my settings from losing 2 pounds a week (which I wasn't doing anyway) to .5 pounds a week loss, which upped my calories from 1200 to 1590. It's crazy that 390 calories can make such a difference. I'm so much more relaxed, even thought I'm still measuring and weighing my food. I'm eating back half my exercise calories as well. And...I'm down .8 pounds. This is a new low for me.
I did a maintenance break last October and it was so helpful and really jump started my body into losing mode again. I'm 35.2 pounds away from my goal weight and almost 70 pounds down. Just looking at those numbers, I'm almost 66% of the way there! I have a big trip planned in May and I'm hoping to be down another 10 pounds by then.
Taking a maintenance break is a wise thing to do. If you aren't already aware, you might read a little about metabolic adaptation/adaptive thermogenesis. I learned of this a while back. It's not particularly good news, but it explains why we stall out after weeks of successfully losing weight. It's not clear how long it takes for our bodies to get back out of adaptive thermogenesis, but a few weeks can't hurt.
As I said, while not good news, as it means we must be patient and be in it for the long haul, it can still help us avoid feeling defeated at our lack of progress.
The Abstract of this article makes it clear:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3673773/4 -
Marni3369
PW: 226.4
CW: 225.87 -
February 11, 2022
Justanotherloser007
PW: 171.6
CW: 167.2
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KHill875
Friday weight
PW: 141.4
CW: 139.4
Ya! Finally back into the 130s, which means I lost almost all of my pandemic weight! Just need to finally lose the baby weight now.
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Chalmation
Friday
PW 136.6
CW 136.4
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Cre804
Friday
PW 195.5
CW 194.5
To add to the yogurt discussion, I’m not a fan. I think it’s a texture issue. But I use Greek yogurt sweetened with stevia in a Hungry Girl yogurt bowl recipe that is really good. The texture is not an issue because it’s mixed up with a bunch of different stuff.
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That looks tastyCre804
Friday
PW 195.5
CW 194.5
To add to the yogurt discussion, I’m not a fan. I think it’s a texture issue. But I use Greek yogurt sweetened with stevia in a Hungry Girl yogurt bowl recipe that is really good. The texture is not an issue because it’s mixed up with a bunch of different stuff.
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REMINDER...
Missing the following weigh ins for the week (incl today):
@jennifersusanmcdougall (2x)
@leni1us
Report in soon! Thanks!
Jessica2 -
LOADS of green on the spreadsheet this week...GREAT LOSSES you guys!!! AWESOME effort across the board...you act like you know what you're doing or something!!!
Jessica4 -
Steps:
2/6 5,278
2/7 6,585
2/8 9,804
2/9 5,748
2/10 6,3044 -
Thank you @frankwbrown I'm not surprised. It seems like just when I'd get into the routine, the weight loss would come to a stop. That's about the point I'd always quit.4
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Beka3695
Saturday
Pw: 189.4
CW: 186.8
Getting back on track works!!!10 -
Izzyred9400
Sat weigh in
PW 133.2
CW 133.2
Felt rough the last couple of days so not surprised that I tested positive for Covid 19 this morning 😫 Hope I don't get any worse ,as I've had jabs & booster.Just really sore throat & slight cough.
Worse thing is staying home so I will really miss my walks outside.That will do my head in !!!
Hope you all have a great weekend & do better than me on the scales.
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Jazzadesigns
Saturday
PW: 218.0
CW: 218.3 (+0.3)
I did well all week but then ate fast food last night.😕6 -
Yukie_OP
Saturday Weigh-in
PW: 136.2
CW: 132.2
* Nice to see a slight drop vs the last couple of weigh-ins.
Steps update (goal 6,800)
2/8 - 6,039
2/9 - 7,655
2/10 - 8,420
2/11 - 8,939
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Daily Step Goal: 8,000
2/10: 10,183
2/11: 10,217
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Hey Y'all and happy Caturday!! My Hazel says that's the BEST day of the week!! A day to slack off a bit, work to your own schedule, don't set the alarm, get your stuff done at your own pace.
Today I was a bit tired this morning, so I slept in and did my exercise after lunch. It was a very hectic and stressful week for me at work...So far, I've cleaned the kitchen, the bathroom and gotten two loads of laundry done...just finished a 1.25 mi walk...feeling much better now. Got the two large pine trees cut down from my backyard. Didn't like writing out that check, but I'm glad I had it saved up and that it's done. One of the trees was leaning as whomever planted them years before I bought the house, planted them too close together and the roots were crowding and choking each other out. Won't have to worry anymore when storms come through!
I'm headed out to get some groceries and run a few errands. I hope you all have a wonderful rest of your weekend. The new Week 3 Group Challenge will be posted later this evening and it will start tomorrow.
Jessica
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@izzyred9400 I hope you feel better quickly!
CasandraW
Saturday weigh in
PW 231.2
CW 231.4
@jessicakrall8 I will be away next week Saturday and will miss weigh in again. Heading to Edmonton Alberta for some work and fun5 -
The February Week 3 Group Challenge is open and ready to begin tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 13th...this week we spend some time focusing on self-care because there's ONLY ONE YOU!! You can put yourself first and STILL be an AWESOME person!!! Join us, will you?!! See you tomorrow!
Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10856371/february-week-3-group-challenge-self-care-bingo#latest
Jessica 1 -
@izzyred9400 PLEASE keep us posted...like you said, you're vaxxed and boosted, so I hope it's nothing more than a nuisance!!! Hope you feel better soon!! Praying and sending the best healing vibes your way!!!
@CasandraW I put in a request to excuse you from next week's weigh in...have a good time in Edmonton...I've been there and it's nice! Hope you have decent weather for the trip!!
You guys are simply amazing...lots of losses this week and even the gains are just smidgens and won't amount to a hill of beans! It's obvious everyone is working hard!! WTG! Even my steppers are walking their butts off this week...including myself!! YAY! Each of you take a minute and pat yourself on the back!!! YOU DESERVE IT!!!!
HEY...just posted the link for the new Group Challenge and it's all about self-care...come join us starting tomorrow...would love to see more of you pop in and share your thoughts...what you might think of as "non-important" might JUST BE what someone else needs to see!!! And you'll really like it if you're a BINGO fan...just to make it interesting...should be fun!
Watched Jennifer Lopez's new movie "Marry Me" today...it was really cute...anyone else seen it?! I love Rom Coms. Not a big fan of Owen Wilson, but enjoyed his role as well. Nice to see John Bradley outside of game of thrones...his role was nice too as her Manager. Off to hang up some clothes!
Jessica3
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