Downsizers Team Chat - MARCH 2022
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gharvey2753 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I made the most delicious dinner using my Instant Pot ... I made a keto version of Beef and broccoli and I had mine over riced cauliflower instead of rice or noodles ... it took about 15 minutes to make instead of 2 hours in the crock pot ... I am impressed with this awesome appliance/gadget
Are you fully Keto now? Its great for weight loss done it previously with great results
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Jpedno
Your fireplace looks amazing. Great job on removing the temptation.
@red1185
Congrats on the loss! Maybe try repeating what you did last week to see if you can push past the cycle. Sounds like you have an unruly bunch of students.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
I am making pepper steak this week. I might try it in the instant pot instead of the slow cooker. I am scared though.
Yes it is intimating at 1st but once you use it .. you will love it ... Just make sure you release the pressure
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3/14 Arm exercises with Dumbells 30 minutes 100 calories burned
1. Palms-up wrist curls 3 x 10
2. Palms-down wrist curls 3 x 10
3. Bicep curls 3 x 10
4. Triceps kickback 3 x 10
5. Overhead Extenstion 3 x 10
6. Chest Press 3 x 10
7. lateral raise 3 x 10
8. Dumbell front raise 3 x 10
9. Military press 3 x 10
10. 10 bicep curl
11. 15 tricep dips
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
Here is my friendly Sunday reminder of the people's steps I need for Week 2 of March... Please have your steps in by no later than Tuesday Evening 3/15/22 ...If I do not have them in by then ..I will have no choice but to zero them out ..Thanks for understanding and your cooperation
@Pippin20206 3/6-3/12
@tahm42 3/6-3/12
@Jpedno 3/12
@2BThinAgain5 3/11 & 3/12
@aactuallyaash 3/6-3/12
@melissadreed903 3/10-3/12
I'm HORRIBLE at reporting for duty. I'm so embarrassed!!!!
3/10: 3,399
3/11: 8 (SOMEONE left their Fitbit at home)! Hmmmphhh!
3/12: 2,6704 -
Check in for 3/13:
Steps In: 1,756
Calories: 1,322
Exercise: Basically none. Meal prepped all day (seems like).
Since consuming all proteins, veggies and complex carbs, I'm really REGULAR (wink wink *If you know what I mean). I used to take Miralax all the time. Even got my husband a little jealous because I'm "one upping" him in that department... lol
I was gifted a year of Get Healthy U TV so I'm starting that tonight when I get home. My routine will no longer be working out at the gym here at work. I'll get my sweat on in the morning, shower and start my day. (Meals already prepped so just grab and go)!
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melissadreed903 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
Here is my friendly Sunday reminder of the people's steps I need for Week 2 of March... Please have your steps in by no later than Tuesday Evening 3/15/22 ...If I do not have them in by then ..I will have no choice but to zero them out ..Thanks for understanding and your cooperation
@Pippin20206 3/6-3/12
@tahm42 3/6-3/12
@Jpedno 3/12
@2BThinAgain5 3/11 & 3/12
@aactuallyaash 3/6-3/12
@melissadreed903 3/10-3/12
I'm HORRIBLE at reporting for duty. I'm so embarrassed!!!!
3/10: 3,399
3/11: 8 (SOMEONE left their Fitbit at home)! Hmmmphhh!
3/12: 2,670
No need to be embarrassed ...Post when you can 3 -
just stopping by to say hi to everyone! have a great day!4
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Username: mszoueb
Weigh In Day: Monday
PW (Previous Weight): 235.8
CW (Current Weight): 234.6
Hi all, here for Monday weigh in. Was going to post earlier, but just getting round to it now.
Hoping to be more active this weekend whether that's via biking or walking. I need to stay focused within the next month to keep losing consistently, would be fab to lose a few more lb by end of April as I've also got birthdays and weekend away coming up next month and early May too so will be interesting.
I got thinking the other day about something I heard and I can't remember where from and it was like "you can't be on a diet 365 days of the year" Of course if you have particular food intolerances etc that's different, thought it was a interesting way of putting it in the context of when feel you've gone off the rails it's ok to get back on it.3 -
My little monster is gone home for the night. She will be back in a day or two. I will be glad to get a couple of “easy” pool workouts done. 😉3
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melissadreed903 wrote: »Check in for 3/13:
Steps In: 1,756
Calories: 1,322
Exercise: Basically none. Meal prepped all day (seems like).
Since consuming all proteins, veggies and complex carbs, I'm really REGULAR (wink wink *If you know what I mean). I used to take Miralax all the time. Even got my husband a little jealous because I'm "one upping" him in that department... lol
I was gifted a year of Get Healthy U TV so I'm starting that tonight when I get home. My routine will no longer be working out at the gym here at work. I'll get my sweat on in the morning, shower and start my day. (Meals already prepped so just grab and go)!
I think meal prep should count as exercise. Working out first thing in the morning sounds like a great plan.3 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Jpedno
Your fireplace looks amazing. Great job on removing the temptation.
@red1185
Congrats on the loss! Maybe try repeating what you did last week to see if you can push past the cycle. Sounds like you have an unruly bunch of students.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
I am making pepper steak this week. I might try it in the instant pot instead of the slow cooker. I am scared though.
Yes it is intimating at 1st but once you use it .. you will love it ... Just make sure you release the pressure
At least I am getting better with the air fryer. First time I used it everything went flying across the floor when I opened it. My wings are on now and smell delicious. Just wish wings weren’t so high in calories.2 -
Username: mszoueb
Weigh In Day: Monday
PW (Previous Weight): 235.8
CW (Current Weight): 234.6
Hi all, here for Monday weigh in. Was going to post earlier, but just getting round to it now.
Hoping to be more active this weekend whether that's via biking or walking. I need to stay focused within the next month to keep losing consistently, would be fab to lose a few more lb by end of April as I've also got birthdays and weekend away coming up next month and early May too so will be interesting.
I got thinking the other day about something I heard and I can't remember where from and it was like "you can't be on a diet 365 days of the year" Of course if you have particular food intolerances etc that's different, thought it was a interesting way of putting it in the context of when feel you've gone off the rails it's ok to get back on it.
Nice loss! It was my husband’s birthday yesterday. I still logged but I was definitely over for the day. Logging kept me from going off the rails but I got a break from dieting to enjoy some unhealthier choices.4 -
Kind of a stressful day at work today. Had a lunch outing with coworkers. Did good by ordering a salad but then I was starving later and had no snack. This is usually a situation where I make a bad decision. But I was able to resist today.
Super tired now though and thinking about bed!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
3/13 11,286 steps3 -
Good evening everyone.
Check in for 3/14:
Steps - 2172
Calories -1805
Exercise. None. Recovering from back.2 -
JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Monday (Mar 14, 2022)
PW: 224.2
CW: 225.4
SW: 240
Dinners out on Sunday night (the night before weigh in) always are a killer. Although I didn't stay within a healthy portion - most of it was salad (it had too much dressing already on it). Oh well - I lost the 1.2 lbs I just gained for the prior week the very next day so I need to keep in mind that it's the trend, not the day to day numbers itself. We're leaving for vacation in a few days so I'll either miss weigh in next week or it will be with a different scale (Hope I can find one).3 -
Happy Tuesday, Downsizers! My week is crazy at work so I won't be able to check-in very much. I'm still on plan, though.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 Steps:
3/13: 8,982
3/14: 8,216
I hope you are all having a great week!
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Kind of a stressful day at work today. Had a lunch outing with coworkers. Did good by ordering a salad but then I was starving later and had no snack. This is usually a situation where I make a bad decision. But I was able to resist today.
Super tired now though and thinking about bed!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
3/13 11,286 steps
It feels good when we are able to resist temptation. Great step day!Good evening everyone.
Check in for 3/14:
Steps - 2172
Calories -1805
Exercise. None. Recovering from back.
I am glad you are resting your back. Hopefully, it will feel better today.JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Monday (Mar 14, 2022)
PW: 224.2
CW: 225.4
SW: 240
Dinners out on Sunday night (the night before weigh in) always are a killer. Although I didn't stay within a healthy portion - most of it was salad (it had too much dressing already on it). Oh well - I lost the 1.2 lbs I just gained for the prior week the very next day so I need to keep in mind that it's the trend, not the day to day numbers itself. We're leaving for vacation in a few days so I'll either miss weigh in next week or it will be with a different scale (Hope I can find one).
I think it’s a lot to do with the sodium in the restaurant meals. With me it can hang on for several days. Enjoy your vacation! Going anywhere special?Happy Tuesday, Downsizers! My week is crazy at work so I won't be able to check-in very much. I'm still on plan, though.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 Steps:
3/13: 8,982
3/14: 8,216
I hope you are all having a great week!
You are amazing! You never let a busy week keep you from your plan. It is so easy to drop the ball when life gets busy. Well done!2 -
✅Close Rings
✅Steps 11,634
✅Log Food
Swim 604/1500
It’s pretty quiet in my apartment today. I am going to swim laps and do an arm workout today. I don’t think I will do much of a cardio pool workout. My wings turned out good last night in the air fryer. I didn’t make a sauce but seasoned the wings beforehand. Next time I want to do a honey garlic sauce.5 -
Overdue
@JScottJr1988
@tahm42
@MOMWILLWIN66
Tuesday
@Beautyofdreams
@aactuallyaash
Wednesday
@peng123
@jayenguk
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@lindamtuck2018
sorry I am late. I had my grandbaby all weekend and forgot to weigh yesterday!!! In the past I have been obsessive with the scale and here lately I am not weighing every morning. It is actually a good thing. I am trusting the process.
Tahm42
PW 219
CW 221
Building muscle!!! as my skin on my tummy is sagging. My new tummy seam makes it very noticeable. For new people, I had surgery in Dec that left me with an 11 inch scar. Not going to measure yet but when I do I am sure I will like it. Dexa scan cam back pretty good. I have 120# of lean body mass and 98# of fat. Thankfully I only have to lose 30# to be in a normal BMI. I plan to reduce my fat% from 44.9 to 30. As long as I maintain or even gain muscle I am not far from goal considering I have lost 60# so far.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
3/6-7408
3/7-8016
3/8-8147
3/9-8326
3/10-6018
3/11-7664
3/12-6072
Don't know why the steps went down while baby girl was here... Maybe I am toting her and not registering steps? But I feel wiped. Should I be counting my bike miles to steps?
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@lindamtuck2018
sorry I am late. I had my grandbaby all weekend and forgot to weigh yesterday!!! In the past I have been obsessive with the scale and here lately I am not weighing every morning. It is actually a good thing. I am trusting the process.
Tahm42
PW 219
CW 221
Building muscle!!! as my skin on my tummy is sagging. My new tummy seam makes it very noticeable. For new people, I had surgery in Dec that left me with an 11 inch scar. Not going to measure yet but when I do I am sure I will like it. Dexa scan cam back pretty good. I have 120# of lean body mass and 98# of fat. Thankfully I only have to lose 30# to be in a normal BMI. I plan to reduce my fat% from 44.9 to 30. As long as I maintain or even gain muscle I am not far from goal considering I have lost 60# so far.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
3/6-7408
3/7-8016
3/8-8147
3/9-8326
3/10-6018
3/11-7664
3/12-6072
Don't know why the steps went down while baby girl was here... Maybe I am toting her and not registering steps? But I feel wiped. Should I be counting my bike miles to steps?
Absolutely ...Every bit adds up 2 -
3/15
1. Palms-up wrist curls 3 x 10
2. Palms-down wrist curls 3 x 10
3. Bicep curls 3 x 10
4. Triceps kickback 3 x 10
5. Overhead Extenstion 3 x 10
6. Chest Press 3 x 10
7. lateral raise 3 x 10
8. Dumbell front raise 3 x 10
9. Military press 3 x 10
10. 10 bicep curl
11. 15 tricep dips2 -
Didn't sleep great last night, headache, snotty... Woke up this morning and took a covid rapid test.... And it's positive. UGH. I had a team lunch with colleagues yesterday so I likely exposed them and my husband is immunocompromised so I'm trying to isolate in the house. I thought that I had gotten by this long without getting sick that maybe I never would -- wrong! No clue where I got it. I'm double vaccinated and still wear masks indoors.
Probably will have a low step count today but yesterday was decent.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
3/14: 9,0304 -
Didn't sleep great last night, headache, snotty... Woke up this morning and took a covid rapid test.... And it's positive. UGH. I had a team lunch with colleagues yesterday so I likely exposed them and my husband is immunocompromised so I'm trying to isolate in the house. I thought that I had gotten by this long without getting sick that maybe I never would -- wrong! No clue where I got it. I'm double vaccinated and still wear masks indoors.
Probably will have a low step count today but yesterday was decent.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
3/14: 9,030
Sorry you tested positive for Covid...I hope you feel better soon 1 -
My 2nd reminder of people's steps I need for March Week 2 ...Please have them in by this evening 3/15...If I do not have them in by this evening I will have no choice but to zero them out
@Pippin20206 3/6 - 3/12
@Aactuallyaash 3/6 - 3/12
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
3/13: 2,170
3/14: 5,235
Went to the doc today for a scheduled appointment. She was very pleased about my weight loss and encouraged me to continue with the healthy choices.
However, my husband is a post transplant patient and he's having some issues, so they are either scheduling him for an MRI/CT scan.
Looking forward to vacation here in a few weeks. We're traveling to Washington near Spokane.3 -
Username: Beautyofdreams
Weigh In Day: Tuesday
PW: 134.4
CW: 138.1
Was 135.5 lbs the last couple of days but had frustration binge snacking after spending the day trying to set up, update, then transfer info to a new computer. Have come to realize that I need to exercise everyday or the excess energy turns into snacking.3 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Apologies for the delay, the weeks been hard for self motivation. Thanks for all you do!
3/6: 4230
3/7: 8474
3/8:9396
3/9:6865
3/10:8640
3/11: 11633
3/12: 20752
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