Downsizers Team Chat - MARCH 2022
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Date 3/8
Step count 10,656
Travel challenge
Completed Ontario, Cardiff and Manila. Total points for Sunday = 30.
Completed Paris, Dublin, Copenhagen, Ottawa, Madrid, and Bern. Total points for Monday = 60.
Completed Nassau, Brussels, Bangkok, and Nairobi. Total points for Tuesday = 40.4 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970 GAH!! I suck at reporting in!!!
3/4: 5,699
3/5: 2,505
3/6: 2,328 (I slummed ALL WEEKEND LONG)
3/7: 2,545
3/8: 2,405
Had a "come to Jesus" talk with myself on the way to work. I was talking so much out loud that I missed my exit, lol and ended up by the state capital. Geezus... what a week.
Upping my steps... there's a gym here at work... NO EXCUSE5 -
Awesome job! First person to reach Washington.
Thanks Linda
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Morethanjustanumber wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
Date 3/8
Step count 10,656
Travel challenge
Completed Ontario, Cardiff and Manila. Total points for Sunday = 30.
Completed Paris, Dublin, Copenhagen, Ottawa, Madrid, and Bern. Total points for Monday = 60.
Completed Nassau, Brussels, Bangkok, and Nairobi. Total points for Tuesday = 40.
Missing 3/7 ...I might of missed it and sorry if I did2 -
MARCH WEEK 1 RESULTS:
TOP 5 STEPPERS ARE:
1st @Megan_smartiepants1970 107,908 steps
2nd @lindamtuck2018 99,571 steps
3rd @peng123 81,769 steps
4th @rwood566 76,633 steps
5th @morethanjustanumber 68,300 steps
AMAZING JOB EVERYONE
As A Group We Walked 821,797 steps
GREAT JOB EVERYBODY
RECOGNIZING EVERYONE WHO PLEDGED THEIR STEPS:
@lindamtuck2018 7/7
@Megan_smartiepants1970 7/7
@Pippin20206 5/7
@red1185 5/7
@rwood566 6/7
@tahm42 7/7
@peng123 6/7
@morethanjustanumber 7/7
@mari_moulin 1/7
@Beautyofdreams 1/7
@Jpedno 6/7
@2BThinAgain5 5/7
@aactuallyaash 7/7
@melissadreed903 1/7
WELL DONE EVERYONE 3 -
Daily check in
Calories-under
steps: 14578
exercise minutes: 170
i am enjoying the mild weather here today. have a great day, everyone!1 -
Had an easy breakfast before my workout today. Some greek yogurt with granola. This was also my 'mindful meal' of the day (another SMART goal of my month). I'm excited the weather is coming back to warmth as I would like to enjoy a meal outside and neighborhood watch. I was a little apprehensive of working out today as I felt like my legs were tired. But as I had my meal, I thought about my previous days and how they weren't tired, your girl was just being lazy and wanted to couch surf 😅. I got it done. I may do a different style workout tomorrow as I don't want to get bored, something like a dancing workout perhaps. Meals for the rest of the day will be easy, I love when I have leftovers! Also going grocery shopping this evening so I will get more walking in! Have a great day everyone!SMART Goal:Meditate on myself at least 3 minutes a day for the month
Currently in Bern, Switzerland! This is so much fun!3 -
@lindamtuck2018 Thanks for the Canal suggestion! I added it to my ongoing list of attractions I'd like to visit when I find myself oot and aboot
Also, I too am listening to my body and finding out that if I work out too late in the morning and don't break my fast, I feel bad too. Cheers to learning!2 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Happy Wednesday, Downsizers! Here's my check-in:
Weigh-in:
PW: 155.1
CW: 154.2 (-.9)
SW: 250
3/9:
Calories: 1,193
Exercise: 70 minutes elliptical and 15 minutes stretching class
Steps: 13,147
I exercised A LOT over the past week and stayed within my calorie limits every day - and managed a loss of .9 - not what I had hoped for but I will take it - any loss is a victory! I hope you all have a wonderful day!!
That was for 3/8 correct? If not then I need 3/8 thanks
@Megan_smartiepants1970 Yes! 3/8! Thank you!!3 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Happy Wednesday, Downsizers! Here's my check-in:
Weigh-in:
PW: 155.1
CW: 154.2 (-.9)
SW: 250
3/9:
Calories: 1,193
Exercise: 70 minutes elliptical and 15 minutes stretching class
Steps: 13,147
I exercised A LOT over the past week and stayed within my calorie limits every day - and managed a loss of .9 - not what I had hoped for but I will take it - any loss is a victory! I hope you all have a wonderful day!!
Wow! You are getting so close to the 100 pound lost mark. You must be close to being finished our weekly challenge. What city are you in now?
@lindamtuck2018 Washington DC - I'm all done!2 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
03/09
50 minutes strength training moderate
35 minutes stationary bike 3.6 miles
Happy that there was no drop in strength and that form was improving on squats and deadlifts. Forgot to bring music to listen to while riding exercise bike so was not feeling it. Will remember music tomorrow.
@rwood56. The website, RealSelf, has been helpful to me in researching procedures, getting an idea of what to expect and viewing before and after photos. Hope you find it helpful in answering plastic surgery questions.3 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »gharvey2753 wrote: »Weigh in Sunday
gharvey2753
SW: 184.2ibs
Previous: 184.2ibs
Current: 180.8ibs
Initial target = 165ibs, then look to target 150's
Fantastic loss! What changes have you made that is helping you with your weight loss?
Thank you! The main thing I have changed is introducing discipline. I now record my meals on the tracker which I limit to 1500 calories most of which I try to eat as much protein and I can cut down on cards where possible so instead of a decent portion of rice I will have a small bit of rice but load up on the vegetables and chicken. The other thing I'm doing is weights every day. I wake up at 6am and the first thing I am now doing every day is 100 push ups to get the day going. Later in the evening I will do weights. I also intend to do some cardio this week and look to target 400 cals in that session. I'm gaining muscle whilst losing fat which slows the weight reduction but I'm motivated and will keep going to get to my targets.4 -
Good evening everyone. Hope your week is going well.
Check in for 3/9:
Steps - 6914
Calories - 1700
Exercise - rest day turned into honey-do. Took wife shopping for plastic flowers. Why??? Our weather is great for real ones. Lol. Ate lunch out and shared a mahi mahi burrito. Walked around the block to get a newspaper. Food section today.
@Beautyofdreams thanks for the website. I will be looking at it. I also will be talking with a guy who is in the middle of 7 skin removal surgeries. Him and I have lost the same amount of weight but he had bariatric surgery.2 -
good morning, sorry i have been awol had a crazy busy time and ended up eating my weight in calories …had birthdays and leaving do's coming out of my ears as well as getting a new job …back on track now this is my weigh in sorry guys I gained alot but it will soon be gone!
username: jayenguk
weigh day: Wednesday
PW 230.8
CW 240
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Happy Thursday, Downsizers! Here's my check-in:
3/9:
Calories: 1,185
Exercise: 70 minutes elliptical
Steps: 21,030
I had a great day yesterday - hope you did too!
Cara4 -
Morethanjustanumber wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
Date 3/8
Step count 10,656
Travel challenge
Completed Ontario, Cardiff and Manila. Total points for Sunday = 30.
Completed Paris, Dublin, Copenhagen, Ottawa, Madrid, and Bern. Total points for Monday = 60.
Completed Nassau, Brussels, Bangkok, and Nairobi. Total points for Tuesday = 40.
You are doing great on the challenge. Steps are looking good also.cormierannie wrote: »Daily check in
Calories-under
steps: 14578
exercise minutes: 170
i am enjoying the mild weather here today. have a great day, everyone!
Awesome steps! The weather is changing on the weekend. Looks like Southern Ontario is in for a snowstorm. Next week it is going to warm up again.aactuallyaash wrote: »@lindamtuck2018 Thanks for the Canal suggestion! I added it to my ongoing list of attractions I'd like to visit when I find myself oot and aboot
Also, I too am listening to my body and finding out that if I work out too late in the morning and don't break my fast, I feel bad too. Cheers to learning!
Yup, I won’t make that mistake again. I am up earlier this morning and I am not getting distracted so I am late going to the pool.lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Happy Wednesday, Downsizers! Here's my check-in:
Weigh-in:
PW: 155.1
CW: 154.2 (-.9)
SW: 250
3/9:
Calories: 1,193
Exercise: 70 minutes elliptical and 15 minutes stretching class
Steps: 13,147
I exercised A LOT over the past week and stayed within my calorie limits every day - and managed a loss of .9 - not what I had hoped for but I will take it - any loss is a victory! I hope you all have a wonderful day!!
Wow! You are getting so close to the 100 pound lost mark. You must be close to being finished our weekly challenge. What city are you in now?
@lindamtuck2018 Washington DC - I'm all done!
Awesome job! I am 5 destinations behind you.2 -
gharvey2753 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »gharvey2753 wrote: »Weigh in Sunday
gharvey2753
SW: 184.2ibs
Previous: 184.2ibs
Current: 180.8ibs
Initial target = 165ibs, then look to target 150's
Fantastic loss! What changes have you made that is helping you with your weight loss?
Thank you! The main thing I have changed is introducing discipline. I now record my meals on the tracker which I limit to 1500 calories most of which I try to eat as much protein and I can cut down on cards where possible so instead of a decent portion of rice I will have a small bit of rice but load up on the vegetables and chicken. The other thing I'm doing is weights every day. I wake up at 6am and the first thing I am now doing every day is 100 push ups to get the day going. Later in the evening I will do weights. I also intend to do some cardio this week and look to target 400 cals in that session. I'm gaining muscle whilst losing fat which slows the weight reduction but I'm motivated and will keep going to get to my targets.
Discipline is important. I wouldn’t call almost 4 pounds lost small though. Do you think having Covid last week contributed to the loss? I gained weight when I had Covid. I always do when I get sick. 🤷♀️Good evening everyone. Hope your week is going well.
Check in for 3/9:
Steps - 6914
Calories - 1700
Exercise - rest day turned into honey-do. Took wife shopping for plastic flowers. Why??? Our weather is great for real ones. Lol. Ate lunch out and shared a mahi mahi burrito. Walked around the block to get a newspaper. Food section today.
@Beautyofdreams thanks for the website. I will be looking at it. I also will be talking with a guy who is in the middle of 7 skin removal surgeries. Him and I have lost the same amount of weight but he had bariatric surgery.
You don’t have to water plastic flowers. lol Where are you on the challenge?good morning, sorry i have been awol had a crazy busy time and ended up eating my weight in calories …had birthdays and leaving do's coming out of my ears as well as getting a new job …back on track now this is my weigh in sorry guys I gained alot but it will soon be gone!
username: jayenguk
weigh day: Wednesday
PW 230.8
CW 240
Don’t be sorry about the gain. The important part is your back and on track.Happy Thursday, Downsizers! Here's my check-in:
3/9:
Calories: 1,185
Exercise: 70 minutes elliptical
Steps: 21,030
I had a great day yesterday - hope you did too!
Cara
Your steps are freaking awesome!1 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Date 3/7
Step count 10,460
Date 3/9
Step count 7459
Travel challenge
Completed Ontario, Cardiff and Manila. Total points for Sunday = 30.
Completed Paris, Dublin, Copenhagen, Ottawa, Madrid, and Bern. Total points for Monday = 60.
Completed Nassau, Brussels, Bangkok, and Nairobi. Total points for Tuesday = 40.
Completed Bucharest and St Andrews. Total points for Wednesday = 20.
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✅Close Rings
✅Steps 16,497
✅Log Food
Swim 494/1500
I am hoping to finish the challenge today. Not sure if I have enough steam to do 75 minutes but I will try. Today will be 13 days at the pool without a break. I am going to take Sunday as a rest day.
My NSV: I am going to an event tonight. My friends wanted to eat out again so I decided to meet them there instead of going to the restaurant first.6 -
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Fun Question
For those doing the challenge: Which of the destinations you reached so far would you like to visit in real life?1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Fun Question
For those doing the challenge: Which of the destinations you reached so far would you like to visit in real life?
I will go first. I know I should say Scotland because my daughter is there but I have always wanted to go to Ireland. I would visit them all if I could.3 -
Good Morning Awesome team... We are off for our early morning walk ... Will catch up with everyone later 4
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Fun Question
For those doing the challenge: Which of the destinations you reached so far would you like to visit in real life?
I would like to go to all of the places on that list that I have never visited - which are all locations except for Nairobi, San Jose and DC!4 -
3/9:
Steps: 2612 (wasn't active at all) *I think I'm getting a bug
Logged food and under calorie range
Not a productive day at all.4 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Fun Question
For those doing the challenge: Which of the destinations you reached so far would you like to visit in real life?
I would love to go to all but San Jose (since I have been there many times )3 -
Just got back from our walk ... 123 minutes...5.48 miles ..this one seemed longer than yesterday but it wasn't5
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Weigh Day Thursday
PW: 223.4
CW: 222.2
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
03/10
50 minutes strength training moderate
33 minutes elliptical 3.93 miles4 -
I do not like that our wonderful group is on the quiet side... Does anyone have any suggestions on how we can be more talkative?1
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