Downsizers Team Chat - February 2022
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »My mouth gets lonely way too much! 😂
@lindamtuck2018 That is HILARIOUS!! Have a great session at the pool - I know you are looking forward to it!4 -
Thank you so much everyone for the warm welcome! 😀 Happy to be a part of this wonderful team! A little intro about myself.. I’m a 31 years old mom. I have been at my heaviest weight 3 years back and was working hard to lose the weight since then but with a very little success. Kinda feeling tired of my weight loss journey but still I don’t want to giveup and that’s why I wanted to join in this challenge! 💪🏼4
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Maejestique wrote: »Thank you so much everyone for the warm welcome! 😀 Happy to be a part of this wonderful team! A little intro about myself.. I’m a 31 years old mom. I have been at my heaviest weight 3 years back and was working hard to lose the weight since then but with a very little success. Kinda feeling tired of my weight loss journey but still I don’t want to giveup and that’s why I wanted to join in this challenge! 💪🏼
Welcome to our team ... I run a step challenge within our group ...Is that something you would be interested in? If so just give me a step number you plan to hit daily ...Also I have a converter chart so I can convert most exercise into steps... Just let me know
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Here is my 2nd friendly reminder of the people's steps I need .... ...Please have your steps in by Monday Evening 1/31 so that I can post the weekly results and the entire month results...If I do not have them in by then ..I will have no choice but to zero them out ...Thanks for your understanding and cooperation
@red1185 1/29
@MeowScout 1/28 & 1/29
@littleflutterby 1/28 & 1/29
@tslose 1/23- 1/29
@Jpedno 1/29
Thanks
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Pippin20206 wrote: »minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »
We have completed another month, folks! We really knocked it out of the park in January - let's try to keep up the momentum for February! Click the links below to see our results from the last week of January and the month overall.
Here's a sneak peak of how your team did...
Oh wow thank you so much for this I really needed to see this. I've been bitching and moaning about how badly I've been doing in Jan and then went back through my records and saw that even with my ups and downs I lost a total of 8.8 lbs in Jan and I thought I was doing really badly! That's why being in this group is so helpful to keep some perspective and it really helps to see the percentage of how much I've lost in the month. Thank you so much each and every one of you I couldn't do it without your support.
@Pippin20206
I needed this too! I was feeling a bit discouraged because I felt like I hadn't seem much change since October. This made me look back more objectively and my average for the first week of November was 174, and this morning I weighed in at 164. Over a three month time period, 10 lbs isn't much but during that time I weathered Thanksgiving, Christmas, and quitting smoking. As I write this, I've moved from "Damn, this is never gonna work..." to "I AM UN-FREAKING-STOPPABLE!!"
@peng123
It's been diet for me as well, at least so far. I've been on that exercise bike now for a few weeks and I'm enjoying it. I can feel it helps my mood and it's easy to hop on a few times a day as a "tv break" with my work. I was thinking I may do the Couch to 5K program again, now that I've dropped a some weight. I did it 5 or 6 years ago and really loved it (and my dog could use the exercise as well!). I gave it a shot this past summer but it bothered my knees.
And @Maejestique, welcome!5 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »My mouth gets lonely way too much! 😂
Hahaha!2 -
Username: JScottjr1988
Pw: 186.6
Cw: 185 lbs
Gotta stay focused this upcoming week and make sure I continue to exercise5 -
@peng123 I’m from the 7 cities, glad I have a fellow Virginian in the group😂😎2
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Username: mszoueb
Weigh In Day: Monday
PW (Previous Weight): 237
CW (Current Weight): 238
Hi all, here for Monday weigh in. I was going to post early this morning, but ran out of time.
Who knew a meal with mainly veg could do such damage, it was fairly big haha. I did go for a walk with dogs yesterday round the block afterwards, however like I've mentioned within the past week, not really sure what's going on overall yet.
This week marks going down 5 day a week on prep with weekends free so will be even more interesting to see what happens on next weigh in. There is a part of me that is a little disheartened by the scale not moving and seeing gain recently, but definitely not defeated.
I'm really looking forward to doing the 2 ingredient pizza dough and having non prep things at the weekend, but still aim to be in calories.
Have a great week everyone!4 -
Would any of the newcomers be interested in our step challenge? If so please give me a step goal that you plan on hitting daily ... post your steps daily or weekly (which ever is easiest) I do have a converter chart that I can convert most exercises into steps .. just tell me what is it ...how long and if it was light, heavy or vigorous ...Thanks 2
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cormierannie
weigh in day - sunday
pw: 159 pounds
cw: 157 pounds
daily check in monday january 31st
calories-under
fitness minutes 150
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JScottJr1988 wrote: »Username: JScottjr1988
Pw: 186.6
Cw: 185 lbs
Gotta stay focused this upcoming week and make sure I continue to exercise
Awesome loss!Username: mszoueb
Weigh In Day: Monday
PW (Previous Weight): 237
CW (Current Weight): 238
Hi all, here for Monday weigh in. I was going to post early this morning, but ran out of time.
Who knew a meal with mainly veg could do such damage, it was fairly big haha. I did go for a walk with dogs yesterday round the block afterwards, however like I've mentioned within the past week, not really sure what's going on overall yet.
This week marks going down 5 day a week on prep with weekends free so will be even more interesting to see what happens on next weigh in. There is a part of me that is a little disheartened by the scale not moving and seeing gain recently, but definitely not defeated.
I'm really looking forward to doing the 2 ingredient pizza dough and having non prep things at the weekend, but still aim to be in calories.
Have a great week everyone!
You could have a loss masked by water weight from sodium in the takeout. I keep meaning to try the 2 ingredient pizza dough. Can you share your recipe?cormierannie wrote: »cormierannie
weigh in day - sunday
pw: 159 pounds
cw: 157 pounds
daily check in monday january 31st
calories-under
fitness minutes 150
steps 14,785
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »JScottJr1988 wrote: »Username: JScottjr1988
Pw: 186.6
Cw: 185 lbs
Gotta stay focused this upcoming week and make sure I continue to exercise
Awesome loss!Username: mszoueb
Weigh In Day: Monday
PW (Previous Weight): 237
CW (Current Weight): 238
Hi all, here for Monday weigh in. I was going to post early this morning, but ran out of time.
Who knew a meal with mainly veg could do such damage, it was fairly big haha. I did go for a walk with dogs yesterday round the block afterwards, however like I've mentioned within the past week, not really sure what's going on overall yet.
This week marks going down 5 day a week on prep with weekends free so will be even more interesting to see what happens on next weigh in. There is a part of me that is a little disheartened by the scale not moving and seeing gain recently, but definitely not defeated.
I'm really looking forward to doing the 2 ingredient pizza dough and having non prep things at the weekend, but still aim to be in calories.
Have a great week everyone!
You could have a loss masked by water weight from sodium in the takeout. I keep meaning to try the 2 ingredient pizza dough. Can you share your recipe?
Fingers crossed
It's 85g self raising flour
95g greek/natural yoghurt, I use low fat one and the cheapest
https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3OTUwNDQzNTQ0NDMxNTg3?story_media_id=2537344954582443785_44937744040&utm_medium=share_sheet
She has lots of recipes on her Instagram: livthepositivefooodie2 -
@lindamtuck2018 It is definately an experience going to ikea. i am still having problems getting all the way thru it.
About myself now...
Hi everyone. my name is Roger. i'm 57, in San Diego with a wife and adult daughter. i have been on my loss journey almost 3 years. on March 20, 2019 i was accepted into home based primary care thru the V.A. and had my first appointment. i was referred to them because i had become house-bound for 1 1/2 years due to my weight. i could not walk 150 feet, stand more than 2 minutes. when i had my first appointment i weighed 566 lbs. with a lot of professional help (nutritionist and behavior therapist) i got my head straightened out. it took me 6 months to lose 30 pounds because i was learning the right way to think, act, hold myself accountable, and most importantly - FORGIVE LAPSES. starting October 2019 i lost 10-12 lbs a month until October 2021 when i finally started slowing down to 8 lbs a month. i currently am at 235.4 this morning for a loss of 331 lbs in 34 months.
i have done the prep testing for bariatric surgery but the dr. and surgeon both agreed i shouldn't get it since i was losing consistantly. the bonus is that i know my body is healthy. lungs, heart, neck arteries, stomach. at my highest i was on 2 blood pressure meds, 8 fish pills a day. i was pre-diabetic and they were starting to look at my liver for fatty liver disease. now i have no blood pressure meds, 4 fish pills a day, not near diabetic levels, and my liver is fine. i do have orthostatic hypotension, which is a drop in b/p sometimes when i am standing up, resulting in lightheadedness and possible collapsing. we are working on that. last thursday i was officially told i am OVERWEIGHT for the first time since 1990 or 1991. i would be a normal weight right now except i have many pounds of excess skin, which i hope to get removed later.
for diet, i just log my food and count calories in. i am usually between 1600 and 1800 a day intake. any calories i burn in exercise are bonus and i don't eat extra to cover it. i try to plan my meals just so if i am going to have a big meal i can modify my other meals to maintain my calories. i don't beat myself up if i go over, just start up again the next day.
my exercise is walking 2-3 times a week, anywhere from 5 to 8 miles, now i'm adding a large hill route that is shorter but 1 mile of climbing. i also go to the gym 2 times a week and try to ride the bike while there.
sorry for the book.8 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Outdoorsy_Canadian wrote: »Hi Team! Looking forward to joining you all this month. I’ve had a crazy busy weekend and heading to bed. I promise I will post more about myself, my hopes and goals for this challenge tomorrow . Night 💤
Glad you are here. What part of Canada are you from? I am in London, Ontario.
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@lindamtuck2018 It is definately an experience going to ikea. i am still having problems getting all the way thru it.
About myself now...
Hi everyone. my name is Roger. i'm 57, in San Diego with a wife and adult daughter. i have been on my loss journey almost 3 years. on March 20, 2019 i was accepted into home based primary care thru the V.A. and had my first appointment. i was referred to them because i had become house-bound for 1 1/2 years due to my weight. i could not walk 150 feet, stand more than 2 minutes. when i had my first appointment i weighed 566 lbs. with a lot of professional help (nutritionist and behavior therapist) i got my head straightened out. it took me 6 months to lose 30 pounds because i was learning the right way to think, act, hold myself accountable, and most importantly - FORGIVE LAPSES. starting October 2019 i lost 10-12 lbs a month until October 2021 when i finally started slowing down to 8 lbs a month. i currently am at 235.4 this morning for a loss of 331 lbs in 34 months.
i have done the prep testing for bariatric surgery but the dr. and surgeon both agreed i shouldn't get it since i was losing consistantly. the bonus is that i know my body is healthy. lungs, heart, neck arteries, stomach. at my highest i was on 2 blood pressure meds, 8 fish pills a day. i was pre-diabetic and they were starting to look at my liver for fatty liver disease. now i have no blood pressure meds, 4 fish pills a day, not near diabetic levels, and my liver is fine. i do have orthostatic hypotension, which is a drop in b/p sometimes when i am standing up, resulting in lightheadedness and possible collapsing. we are working on that. last thursday i was officially told i am OVERWEIGHT for the first time since 1990 or 1991. i would be a normal weight right now except i have many pounds of excess skin, which i hope to get removed later.
for diet, i just log my food and count calories in. i am usually between 1600 and 1800 a day intake. any calories i burn in exercise are bonus and i don't eat extra to cover it. i try to plan my meals just so if i am going to have a big meal i can modify my other meals to maintain my calories. i don't beat myself up if i go over, just start up again the next day.
my exercise is walking 2-3 times a week, anywhere from 5 to 8 miles, now i'm adding a large hill route that is shorter but 1 mile of climbing. i also go to the gym 2 times a week and try to ride the bike while there.
sorry for the book.
Wow Roger you are such an inspiration, what an incredible journey. Congratulations on being classed as overweight, that's a goal I'm still working towards, I'm currently still in the obese category, I'm just too darn short LOL. Fantastic news about your liver. I got serious in Oct last year when I found out I had fatty liver disease so I'm hopeful all the changes I've made will make a difference. I want a before and after picture of my liver LOL.3 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970 1/29: 1,3724
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
01/31
10 min. Elliptical 1.33 mi
90 min. Walking 2.0mph? Light
35 minutes strength training moderate
Felt well today so mom and I went shopping in a neighboring town. Then went to rec center. Had to stop after weights because got dizzy and nauseated. Ended up having to sit down for a while until felt better. While didn’t lose much strength over the ten days off did lose a lot of cardio fitness. Will see my gp for a follow up on the vertigo tomorrow.
@lindamtuck2018 will have to remember that word. It perfectly describes my urges to snack.5 -
Good evening everyone. I hope you beat up Monday.
Check in for 1/31:
Steps - 13712
Calories - 1802. I am eating my feelings tonight. I am chomping on 400g of green grapes. If I don't finish them then I will have less calories. At least it is something healthy.
Exercise - gym in morning. 9 machines but no bike. Knee was twinging. Walk in afternoon. Up and over the hill. 3.65 miles in 63 minutes.
I am already getting full so I will be returning at least 100g of grapes.4 -
Beautyofdreams wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
01/31
10 min. Elliptical 1.33 mi
90 min. Walking 2.0mph? Light
35 minutes strength training moderate
Felt well today so mom and I went shopping in a neighboring town. Then went to rec center. Had to stop after weights because got dizzy and nauseated. Ended up having to sit down for a while until felt better. While didn’t lose much strength over the ten days off did lose a lot of cardio fitness. Will see my gp for a follow up on the vertigo tomorrow.
@lindamtuck2018 will have to remember that word. It perfectly describes my urges to snack.
Did you have steps for 1/30 or is that your day off?2 -
JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Monday (Jan 31, 2021)
PW: 221.1
CW: 221.1
SW: 240
Apologies for being a little late. I'm actually surprised I came right in at 0.0 change since we went out of town over the weekend to visit Columbus, OH. Not exactly a travel destination in the winter but our daughter is getting married there in the summer 2023 so we were looking at reception halls and churches so we can get a place and date nailed down (and start up the big vacuum of our bank account ). Our older son goes to college in Columbus and our youngest son came with us since both their birthdays are close to last weekend so it was also a dual birthday celebration as well. Fun weekend - a little too much eating and maybe an extra glass of wine and beer with meals but it was fun and apparently I didn't do too much damage on the scale - I call that a win! 6 -
Steps 75534
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Good Morning Everyone.
First Weigh-in Day (Tuesday)
CW - 192
UGW - 140
Monday steps -7881
Up a pound since registration last week. Ive been eating poorly but getting back on track. I am going away up north with friends in 4 weeks for a birthday celebration weekend with lots of hiking and outdoor time. Hoping to shed a few pounds by then.
A little about me. I live in Toronto, Ontario. I am turning 48 in a week. I am a mother to a 14 year old son and I have a wife whom I have been with for 17 years. I use to be extremely fit and active (ice hockey, rock climbing, muay thai boxing) but have just become very burnt out and sedentary over the years. I started getting back into nature a few years ago with hiking and back country canoe trips. I am tired of all the extra weight and need to get back to my old self.
I was diagnosed with sever sleep apnea 1.5 years ago and now use CPAP. Anyone other CPAP folks out there? I am hoping that when I drop 50 lbs I won't need it any longer. One of my goals I guess
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Beautyofdreams wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
01/31
10 min. Elliptical 1.33 mi
90 min. Walking 2.0mph? Light
35 minutes strength training moderate
Felt well today so mom and I went shopping in a neighboring town. Then went to rec center. Had to stop after weights because got dizzy and nauseated. Ended up having to sit down for a while until felt better. While didn’t lose much strength over the ten days off did lose a lot of cardio fitness. Will see my gp for a follow up on the vertigo tomorrow.
@lindamtuck2018 will have to remember that word. It perfectly describes my urges to snack.
I hope your vertigo gets sorted out soon. Great e exercise day!2 -
Good evening everyone. I hope you beat up Monday.
Check in for 1/31:
Steps - 13712
Calories - 1802. I am eating my feelings tonight. I am chomping on 400g of green grapes. If I don't finish them then I will have less calories. At least it is something healthy.
Exercise - gym in morning. 9 machines but no bike. Knee was twinging. Walk in afternoon. Up and over the hill. 3.65 miles in 63 minutes.
I am already getting full so I will be returning at least 100g of grapes.
If you are going to eat you feelings grapes are the way to go. Fantastic steps Roger!JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Monday (Jan 31, 2021)
PW: 221.1
CW: 221.1
SW: 240
Apologies for being a little late. I'm actually surprised I came right in at 0.0 change since we went out of town over the weekend to visit Columbus, OH. Not exactly a travel destination in the winter but our daughter is getting married there in the summer 2023 so we were looking at reception halls and churches so we can get a place and date nailed down (and start up the big vacuum of our bank account ). Our older son goes to college in Columbus and our youngest son came with us since both their birthdays are close to last weekend so it was also a dual birthday celebration as well. Fun weekend - a little too much eating and maybe an extra glass of wine and beer with meals but it was fun and apparently I didn't do too much damage on the scale - I call that a win!
Sounds like a great family celebration so I agree, it is a win.Outdoorsy_Canadian wrote: »Good Morning Everyone.
First Weigh-in Day (Tuesday)
CW - 192
UGW - 140
Monday steps -7881
Up a pound since registration last week. Ive been eating poorly but getting back on track. I am going away up north with friends in 4 weeks for a birthday celebration weekend with lots of hiking and outdoor time. Hoping to shed a few pounds by then.
A little about me. I live in Toronto, Ontario. I am turning 48 in a week. I am a mother to a 14 year old son and I have a wife whom I have been with for 17 years. I use to be extremely fit and active (ice hockey, rock climbing, muay thai boxing) but have just become very burnt out and sedentary over the years. I started getting back into nature a few years ago with hiking and back country canoe trips. I am tired of all the extra weight and need to get back to my old self.
I was diagnosed with sever sleep apnea 1.5 years ago and now use CPAP. Anyone other CPAP folks out there? I am hoping that when I drop 50 lbs I won't need it any longer. One of my goals I guess
The main thing is your back on track. You are our second team member from Toronto. I am not far down the road in London. I am jealous you are going up North. We have lived i. Ontario almost 23 years and have never been. I have sleep apnea. Years ago it was diagnosed as mild. The sleep test was repeated and I was told it was severe. I kept putting off going back for the followow up. By the time I did the sleep doctor noticed I had lost a lot of weight and redid the sleep test. It showed I was only having issues on my back. He set me up with a machine to use for a month to determine what rates you needed on the cpap. I hated and never went to get the machine. It has been about 3 or 4 years. So I guess the moral of my long reply is my sleep apnea did improve with weight loss. I really should get a new test to see if I have I,proved further.3 -
✅Close Rings
✅Steps 13,649
✅Log Food
Swim 800 laps: 40/800
It was a great day in the pool. After swimming,legs and stretching, I just floated around for awhile. Today I am going to do laps, arms, tummy and stretching. Besides my arms I am not to sore today. I found my lap time was a bit slower and I was more easily winded. This will improve as the week goes by.
Happy Monday!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
I am going to monitor my steps this week. I may adjust my step goal for next week.7 -
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