Waistaways Team Chat - MARCH 2022
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@eggfreak So glad your mom is improving! That has to be a huge weight off your shoulders!
@micki48 Glad you made it to your destination and good news for your sister. Glad they caught it early.
@jugar Sorry you are in snow purgatory! That is my least favorite smushy, gushy season for sure. We are just starting to come out of it here.
@ashleycarole86 My daughter definitely had dizziness with covid. It took all of us awhile to get our energy back after being sick. I know it probably feels like you've been out of your routine forever. The time will pass and you will be back at it in no time.
@Kali225 Glad you are nearly a free woman! I think quitting a job that's a bad fit can be really empowering! Enjoy
My darn refrigerator broke on Sunday. Luckily I picked a new one out the day before it broke. The new one won't arrive until the 30th. I have a tiny mini fridge. My old fridge is a little bit cold so I am keeping veggies in it. The kale survived the winter so I at least have that to fall back on. Eating is going to be different this week!
I swear my husband doesn't work at a school because it must be a soap opera! He will definitely be getting his job back. He met with the union president today and found out the principal never got approval from HR and the superintendent for his job role change. The principal lied to my husband and the other teacher about the approval. I guess the superintendent is really mad my husband was moved. My husband was SHOCKED 😲. He's probably in for an interesting week but a happy ending!
I ordered new running shoes and plan to do a running program for the month of April. I have just been a little disappointed in my cardio performance and would like to see a dramatic improvement. Hiking season will be here soon!
@kellie_erin I go in cycles of not being bothered by pictures and being really bothered. I think for myself, in my head, I blend my physical self and my mental vision of myself. I'm generally pretty optimistic about how great I am and a lot of my personality traits contribute to that image. I'm kind, I work hard, I give my time to help others etc. Sometimes when I see pictures I don't like, it feels like it tears the two sides of me apart and the physical self doesn't always stand alone as well as the whole package. I try to take a deep breath and in my head I tell myself: "Hey, that's me and that's what I look like right now. I love myself and I am always changing and that's okay" It doesn't always help but the more I say it, the more it sinks in.6 -
Hi,
I am sorry for weighing in late. I think it’s better that my weigh in date is expected Mondays.
Pw 105 kg
Cw 103.5 kg
I have had a good week…went a bit overboard on the weekend and actually gained a kg back. Hoping to loose that this week. I am on keto so expecting big whooshes and gains on the journey. I’ll just drink a lot of water and keep calories and carbs low this week4 -
Tuesday Weigh-in
CW: 244.8
And I bounce right back up. At this point, I am basically not dieting and not counting calories! I can start the day fine but lose all concentration & motivation by lunch or 1-2pm. And my binges are so damaging. Ugh. Trying to face the music and focus on April, which should be a really good opportunity to restart and work on my habits (good AND bad).
@conleywoods broken fridge!!! what a bummer but at least something new is on the way. And the drama at your husband's job continues! I'm glued to the story.
@kellie_erin body dysmorphia is so difficult. Almost the same thing happened to me this summer, I went to an outdoor workout class and afterwards they posted some pictures on instagram and I knew I wasn't where I wanted to be but I was proud that I went to class... then I saw myself on the side of one pic, from behind, mid "fast feet". Oh boy. Cue spiral. I put my phone away. But I second @jugar 's excellent response.6 -
Random fact: I damaged my left hip when I was 15 by taking a dramatic dive off a galloping horse into a bush. Sometimes it still aches randomly. Like today.
Tonight is likely to be less exercise and more stretching/rolling I think. =P
Tomorrow's dinner is bacon and eggs and I can't think of any veggies I'd want to eat as a side that wouldn't be weird.4 -
Thanks @conleywoods for the kind words.
@bowens1973 just tested positive today. It was a good run.... we were keeping to separate bedrooms and bathrooms, masking up and staying apart, everything we could to avoid him getting it too... but no such luck.
Last call for any outstanding step reports for Mar 13-19 please before I issue our results
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@Terytha I second the sliced tomatoes! First thing that came to my mind as well2
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Exercise report:
3/20 - 3149 steps
3/21 - 3190 steps2 -
Ack! I knew, just knew someone would say tomatoes. I loathe tomatoes. They are just. Way too gross for me, guys. So slimy and the taste is just. No.
Aside from green beans, carrots and asparagus, there's not much I'll eat tbh. Very picky eaters in this house.1 -
We all send @Terytha tomatoes! Spinach too - just lightly "wilted" and well seasoned however you think best. Fruit goes well too - sliced oranges, pineapple - whatever is good and fresh. Hard at this time of year
@conleywoods - Your husband works at a soap opera - brilliant! That sums up the crazy situation for sure. Have fun running and getting ready for hiking season - yes!!
@Kali225 don't wait for April - putting off gets to be kind of perpetual sometimes... Pick a tiny habit or something you can really concentrate on. I like the method from the book Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg. The small habit gets anchored to something you always do anyhow, and gets an immediate reward. There are lots of books and sites about the small habit thing, and it might be a good way not to try to start something huge and all-encompassing at some later date. That tends to work for a short time and then feel too overwhelming. For now, 1 "perfect" meal per day? Or log lunch (and only lunch)? I'm sure you can come up with one. Hang in there!
@Terytha I have aches where I broke my collarbone in a dramatic horse fall. The horse fell!! We were galloping! We were both ok, but the aches remain from time to time. Danged horses
@graceojo999 you are now a Monday person! Great week!4 -
Tomorrow's dinner is bacon and eggs and I can't think of any veggies I'd want to eat as a side that wouldn't be weird.
Sauté diced onion and small half-rounds of zucchini in the pan until lightly browned and slightly softened. Add a few slices of tomato for color (or bell peppers), stir in the beaten eggs, turn pan way down and cover to help finish gently cooking the eggs. If you prefer stirring them around while they finish, go for it. Enjoy!2 -
Heading for Wednesday - here's where things stand -
Overdue:
@wendydpromos
@kdblpn
Due Wednesday:
@PlaneMonkey
@AshenMoon
Tally ho!2 -
@Terytha and @jugar I'm in the old injury from horses club too! We were getting ready to go on a trip and mom said "no horses, I don't want anyone getting hurt before our trip!" My sister and I decided the obvious solution was to sneak out to the barn and ride the horses bare back. No sweaty saddle marks on the horses and mom would be non the wiser. I have a fully separated shoulder to this day! Yikes 😬3
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Today I was over calories because I stopped at stupid McDonald's after work for chicken nuggets. I was tired and running late and I just gave in. 😕 No exercise today. Just getting through the week and trying to get all my parent teacher conference reports done. Conferences are next week and then it's spring break. I am so ready.4
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@conleywoods mcdonalds is my weakness as well. The worst is I can’t control myself when I order. I have to have the same order of 7 items every time. Then one day turns to a week of nonstop McDonald’s 😭. I wish it was just chicken nuggets. I am actively avoiding Uber eats, especially now that I am cutting carbs. I don’t think a chicken nugget here and there is the worst thing….we can’t always be perfect. Anyway have a nice week…4
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Can't say I don't love McDonald's... Especially since all those coupons came out last week! I gave in to a breakfast sandwich meal last weekend while we were out but I managed to pull back the reins when hubby wanted us to drive 20 minutes each way for a Big Mac each. I said I didn't want one because it would put me over my calories but I would go in the car with him. Not having a partner in bad behaviour made him chicken out of getting one after all. I'm glad I was able to say no, usually I just give in.
He picked up cookies and ice cream at the grocery store yesterday but my willpower is still strong so I haven't touched it. He's a food pusher and feels guilty that he craves sweets and gives in, so he tries to get me to eat some too so that he can justify 'if Courtney ate it and she's losing weight, I must be allowed'.
Sabotaging your partner doesn't make you lose weight! If only!! 😂🤣😂
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There's a McDonald's across the street. I can see it from my bedroom window. Their nuggets and breakfast sandwiches are my kryptonite I swear.
I try to make my own at home instead as much as possible. Got a lil egg patty maker, some low cal buns, and of course the fried chicken recipe that I really gotta try in my air fryer soon, see how it goes. Without the oil it's basically as low calorie as chicken gets.3 -
Well! That was a kind of stinky day. I woke up with a very sore lower back caused by I have no idea what. After breakfast it was getting worse, so I did a few stretches and things that have helped on the rare occasions when this has happened, but it did not. Then I looked up some stuff and tried one more thing and that didn't work either! Finally I took some advil and tylenol and then did plain old seated figure 4 stretches. That helped a lot, but it has been a slow day and I'm just taking it easy in hopes that it feels better soon. I gave blood, so I got to eat a cookie. Two, actually! No bike tonight, and the saddest step count even with a (slow) walk down and back up the hill to the car.
So I hope you are all doing fabulously!7 -
Hope you shake whatever that is @jugar
Got out for two short walks today after attempting one yesterday. Easing back in. My outward symptoms are mostly cleared up after a week now but I still don't feel quite right in my head or in terms of cardio.
The weather is friggin' amazing.
3/22 exercise:
6508 steps6 -
ashleycarole86 wrote: »
The weather is friggin' amazing.
Wish we could say the same! It's currently snowing and rain is in the forecast aftwards for the next 4 days.
I was even remarking this afternoon how all of our snow had finally melted and the thyme in my herb garden popped out of the ice like it had been growing all winter, just hidden from view. It was amazing and energizing to have so much sunshine..... Ahh well.... C'est la vie! At least it's shining in Alberta! Glad you're starting to feel better Ashley.
@jugar I hope your back feels better. It is always extra puzzling when you can't remember what you did to cause it, if anything.
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We're going to make it to Philadelphia by hook or by crook! Anyone can report steps even if it isn't every day - 316 more miles!
Let's get those numbers in!
@wendydpromos
@kdblpn
@PlaneMonkey
@AshenMoon
@bowens1973 and @ashleycarole86 if you need the week off while recovering, just let me know
@evangsimmons170
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Username ashleycarole86
Thursday weigh-in
PW 172.8
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Username: Bowens1973
PW: 173
CW: 169.2
Loss: 3.8
Well, it's my turn to post a weight loss aided by COVID - despite best efforts and triple vaccination. I learned this week that my greatest food weakness is being sick - my cravings for "comfort foods" (junk food) was off the charts! It took everything I had to turn down the offer of a DQ Blizzard yesterday. Normally I am far stronger. This weight is a new low and puts me within 20 pounds of my goal. I am missing my bike terribly right now - did my first long run this past weekend (90 kms). Hoping that I can continue my training very shortly. My first 160km race is July 2nd, so every day counts.6 -
We ended up at McDonalds last night! I didn't get a McFlurry though - I wanted one, but decided it was too much like 'chocolate' that I've given up. The Creme Egg one will still be around at Easter and even if it isn't, I have 48 Creme Eggs in the kitchen. Slight gain today but I didn't drink as much as I should've yesterday either so blaming water retention. My friend and I ran before work and it was a tough one, with a body tired from Sunday's 10K and Tuesday's upper body training session. I'm happily following my 5-step plan today.
I have an assessment with a pelvic health physio later. I am interested to know whether my pelvic floor muscles are indeed hypertonic, and if so, whether this could be contributing to running feeling like such hard work. Apparently a hypertonic pelvic floor is quite common in weightlifters, both male and female, though I wouldn't say I had the issue when I was regularly lifting 3 years ago.2 -
Forgot to weigh myself yesterday! I'm back up to 229 😢 have some health issues going on at the moment that aren't helping lol5
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Yesterday was day 4 of my "exercise every day" week-long personal challenge and...
I feel like a zombie. I've never been this tired or miserable in my life, and I'm only doing cardio for 30 minutes. My insomnia seems worse in some ways.
Next week maybe I'll try every other day and see if that works better.
Countdown: exactly 2 weeks until we leave for vacation in Seattle. Husband got us Krakens vs Flames tickets, and aside from the underground tour I hear the Museum of Pop Culture is a must.
Calgary may be my home but I'll probably root for Seattle. Their jersey is prettier and Release the Kraken is one of my favorite songs. Since I'm not really a hockey fan, my decisions are made on that kind of level lol.3 -
Calgary may be my home but I'll probably root for Seattle. Their jersey is prettier and Release the Kraken is one of my favorite songs. Since I'm not really a hockey fan, my decisions are made on that kind of level lol.
I AM a hockey fan, and player, and I freely admit that when I join a hockey betting pool for the playoffs, I only pick the cute players or the ones with funny personality quirks. You'd be amazed, I'm always in the top 10 when it's all said and done! The level of jersey color and intro song is a viable decision tool.3 -
@jugar sorry my weigh in is late! Yesterday I got distracted and had breakfast before I remembered to weigh in, then today when I woke up, our water pump had failed so it was a panic for a couple of hours while we tried to figure out what the cause was and could we fix it ourselves. I'm learning that rural living is not for the faint of heart or the budget leery! We are VERY lucky we were able to determine it was a failed pressure switch and not a blockage in the water intake line or a complete failure of the pump. It was a $50 fix and 3 hours of inconvenience instead of a $700 fix and days without water like our neighbour had this winter.
So yeah, I will weigh in asap Friday morning, I promise!0 -
PlaneMonkey wrote: »@jugar sorry my weigh in is late! Yesterday I got distracted and had breakfast before I remembered to weigh in, then today when I woke up, our water pump had failed so it was a panic for a couple of hours while we tried to figure out what the cause was and could we fix it ourselves. I'm learning that rural living is not for the faint of heart or the budget leery! We are VERY lucky we were able to determine it was a failed pressure switch and not a blockage in the water intake line or a complete failure of the pump. It was a $50 fix and 3 hours of inconvenience instead of a $700 fix and days without water like our neighbour had this winter.
So yeah, I will weigh in asap Friday morning, I promise!
No worries - I'll never forget the January when our water pump failed. It lives at the bottom of a 360-foot deep well, which was dug before the house was built and lives in the basement. That is now against building code... The pump had to be pulled up. The cable ran out the basement window all over the place, and it was something like -25 outside. Luckily the pump repair guy was one of those relentlessly optimistic guys who didn't even mind loading the new pump and stuff on our tractor to make it up the hill! Then walking back down. I think my husband would have spontaneously combusted that day if the repair guy had been surly. You were very lucky indeed!!2
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