WaistAways Team Chat - APRIL 2022
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Good morning!
This week I focused on getting back in the zone. I can't say I was very diligent with logging but I was mindful of what goes into my mouth. Still very anxious with this unknown medical mystery hanging over my head, but trying to just stay with it and bear the process (waiting for more tests & more results)
Have a lovely weekend
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I hope those who are feeling under the weather are on the mend soon.
We had a good walk last night - went to the shopping outlet for a (diet) soft drink, which is about 45 minutes each way. It's nice to head in a different direction, and we passed through the woods on the way past where there was the most incredible carpet of bluebells. I stuck to my soup for tea and, because I'd logged everything, was able to have a chocolate mousse in my calories too, so it felt good to keep the day on track even if there was unplanned snacking in the afternoon.
Ran with my friend this morning - did end up walking quite a bit for breathing reasons and I am going to contact my GP as I struggled to maintain a conversation when running but didn't think the pace warranted that. OH is working 3pm-1am (and will be sleeping until mid/late morning) and I have the afternoon off work, so I plan to do some tasks at home to get them out of the way. Still hoping the plasterers will pop round to quote us, or I'd race off down the allotment!3 -
PW 238.6
CW 233.0
Biggest drop ever for TOM! My body has responded really well to the plan and I did another inbody scan yesterday. This loss was 4.5 pounds of fat, some water weight and a tiny bit of muscle. My coach warned me last week that I would likely loose a small amount of muscle initially and this was normal. This week I increase my protein and follow my macros. My other health markers on the scan improved and I lost an inch in my waist.
I had definitely become to relaxed with my diet. My son's birthday party is tomorrow. Made a game plan to eat the cupcake by logging and adjusting macros for the day. Then no more sugar for the rest of the week after an indulgence like this. I think in the past I view each day as a new day. Now I'm working on looking at how each day works together in a week. Big changes for sure.7 -
@conleywoods What an amazing week of progress - my goodness! Cheering for you girl. Enjoy your son's birthday
4/28 exercise:
11329 steps
So thankful the MFP issues that were impacting me seem to have mostly fixed themselves!!
We are off to Pine Lake after work as it's officially opening day at our trailer!! SO EXCITED!6 -
The boat is now home! It was an exhausting day. So much wind on the road (the dealership is 2 hours from our home) and on the lake once we finally launched. We're still trying to figure out the fancy electronics on board but that will have to wait for tomorrow because I think I will be going to bed before the sun even goes down!
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@PlaneMonkey that is some fancy boat! And you are looking even more amazing than the boat, I have to say. Truly fab. Yessss!!
@conleywoods What an amazing loss! I love your insights in working with a coach. It is true that we have to keep an eye on the full week rather than just the day itself. Obviously you have been a diligent follower of your new plan - enjoy the energy, pride, and whoosh of success
@pearl4686 - you too - what a lovely week with a good loss. I hope you have some news about your medical mystery soon, and that it is something you can work towards helping.
I had a fantastic long walk with a friend today - it is amazing how many steps can happen when you're striding along talking all the time. I could not believe how much time had passed when we finished! Of course, we solved all the world's problems and discussed all of our own issues in the process, so it is not really surprising how long it took...
Here we are ready for Saturday! Who's up next?
@bonnie_red
@eggfreak
@kellie_erin excused
@veronica1359
@lauren_989
Returning people, late people, and all others who need to weigh in before the end of the day Saturday:
@Terytha
@SatanLuciferJones
@evangsimmons170
@EvMakesChanges
@ells_bellz
@lexabeep
@micki48
@happimess01
Thanks!5 -
kellie_erin wrote: »@jugar can I be excused from the next two weigh ins?
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@jugar I will keep the Friday weigh in for May.
Starting weight for May 202.5
It pains me to type that. What a wild gain in a short time! Sad that my consistent losses, while we were preparing to move, came as a result of feeling really awful and having so many digestive issues. All the result of stress I’m almost positive, but sad just the same that to lose the way I’d like, I had to feel so bad. I really need to do some thinking on how I can make this work for me and still feel good. At least getting going for May, it will have to be determination because I don’t feel much motivation this moment. However, you all are very motivating.
@conleywoods What an awesome loss! So glad this is working for you. I am so interested in hearing your insights and watching your progress. Great going.
@PlaneMonkey Beautiful boat and an even more beautiful YOU. That well defined jaw line is looking good along with the rest of you. Have fun out there.
Need to head off to bed. Birthday party 🥳 for Juliet tomorrow and my son has come up to visit. So exciting.5 -
The May team chat thread is open! Please go an post a new introduction for a new month, and name some of your goals, commitments, and hopes for May:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10863343/waistaways-team-chat-may-2022/p1?new=11 -
@PlaneMonkey You look absolutely stunning! I knew this already but glad to have it reaffirmed. Boat life is made for you! Our boat is very similar ... you are going to LOVE it! We are at the lake now as of yesterday night.. took a walk down to the water but there is still ice on there. Docks likely to go in around May long... counting down the minutes!!
@micki48 Enjoy Juliet's birthday party!!!4 -
4/29 exercise:
12598 steps + 47 minutes Peloton
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I started typing a post yesterday but totally lost my train of thought. Anyways, it has been chilly in Boston! MAY is tomorrow!! Can't believe it, and it really doesn't feel like it. Where is the spring weather?! 8 full months left in the year, and time to make some real progress for myself (which hasn't been the case the first 4 months). I put some things back in the habit tracker for May, so hold me accountable to those, team!
Yesterday was a solid day for logging and movement. I did a short walk to not push my foot, iced it, did a 10 min self-guided yoga that felt so stretchy. Then 19 min abs from the FitOn app - a video I have done before but totally forgot how much I love it. So today I'm sore in the best way (obliques!).
This morning, I'm doing some yoga and journaling before heading to my friends house. We're going to work on a puzzle she's had out for months, making a brunch-style lunch (eggs, bacon, fruit - trying to stay away from relying on breads/grains in every meal). We're also going to workout together. I'm going to suggest a 22 min booty workout from FitOn, which is also a big favorite that I haven't done in like a year!
@PlaneMonkey you look SO great with your boat!! How fun. But if it's chilly here, I'm betting Canada doesn't feel quite like spring yet either....
@conleywoods awesome, awesome weigh-in!!
Happy weekend, team.
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CW: 163.2
It's been a tough week! I'm glad the weekend is here! Happy weekend everyone!!6 -
@planemonkey Wow! Great boat and look at you lookin even better too. Looks like a very fun summer in your future.
@Kali225 Great job getting back on track! Keep up on your habit tracker and you will reap the benefits.
@ashleycarole86 LOVE the new profile picture! You need to post some before and after pictures when you're ready.
@micki48 hope your party for Juliet went well. My 11 year old son had his birthday party today too. Lots of fun! We had a pizza chef themed party and happy kids for sure!
After the party I lifted weights and then took the dog for a walk. I made a plan for food and I stuck with it. Pre logged the entire day. Fit in my slice of pizza and my cupcake. I met all of my macro and calorie goals. I need to put together a binder of all of my stuff from my wellness coach. This week I need to complete lessons on goal setting and work through my workbook before we meet next Friday.6 -
PW: 220.2
CW: 219.2
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@bonnie_red great job! 1.6 lb gone this week, even though it was a tough one. WTG
@Kali225 you are lighting up! glad to help with the "encouragement" (aka holding you accountable) on the habit tracker - but getting those first steps done is all on you. Yesss!
I literally took the time to smell the flowers today during my walk in the woods. I slowed down more than usual, and thoroughly enjoyed the scent of the tiny spring flowers that are now springing up at last, and also a fallen fir tree that was blocking one of our paths - the very top of it was right there, and just rubbing the tiny top branches released so much of that amazing fir perfume. Lovely. I also got into my vegetable garden enclosure for the first time since the snow melted and started raking a bit. It is still too wet to till or add any compost but the time is coming soon! I'm looking forward to it.
Keep those numbers flowing in - we're going to wrap up the month of April soon! Quite a few gaps to fill:
@Terytha
@SatanLuciferJones
@evangsimmons170
@EvMakesChanges
@ells_bellz
@lexabeep
@happimess01
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Happy Saturday of April!
@jugar CW: 181.8
It’s a slight improvement, yay! Decreasing serving sizes and salt has helped.
My job starts Monday and I’m going to a choral concert tomorrow afternoon to celebrate.
Happy new month, everyone!4 -
I am so sorry for my late weigh in 😭
CW 217.3lbs
I am having bad time as a parent 🥺
My son Dominick is 17 years old. He is eldest out of 3 boys. I also have 16 year old Adam and 13 year old Ben ♥️ and biggest child of all, 50 year old husband Shaun 😂
Anyway Dominick has passed his driving test yesterday 🎉 he was so happy about it - so were we 😁
Long story short Dominick played rugby for few years and made friends with 6 boys, but since he met his girlfriend he concentrated on her - Edie. He was with her for 2.5 years and she broke off on Christmas Day (😡) last year. When Dominick was with Edie she was his world. He slightly neglected his other friends because he was so much in love, bless him 🥰
Since she broke up with him in December he was heartbroken 😢 I tried my best but he just stayed in his room for the first month, but he talked to me about how sad he feels and how unhappy he is. I was asking him to get together with his friends, rugby boys again but he said they aren't inviting him anymore etc ...
To my delight he started going out with his friends again three weeks ago 😃 I was delighted he is living the life again 😊
Yesterday he passed his driving test and tonight he went out to celebrate with his friends 🥳 I thought he is happy .... until this evening .... 😢
At 23.15 my mobile phone rung, it was one of Dominick's friends. He told me that Dominick's drink must have been spiked because he is lying on the floor paraletic 😭 can I come and pick him up. After that phone call I've had another half a dozen from different friends. I know them all from rugby days.
I got my husband up and we jumped in the car to get Dominick. He was in town about 20 minutes away. The drive felt like forever!
When we finally got there, Dominick was walking in the car park in circles
Three friends were with him, there was also Police because it was busy place with three bars next to each other. There was people everywhere!
The Police officers told me that Dominick's drink was spiked and his friends called ambulance for him but it won't get here for 3 hours!
We took Dominick home. In the car he was soooooooo upset! He cried all the way home, telling us he wants to kill himself because he misses Edie - his ex girlfriend so much! Whatever we, parents said, wasn't enough - he was still crying 😭
As soon as we got home, he changed. He was hyper, doing "roly-pollys" and dancing and wanting to fight .... Crazy! I'm pretty sure his drink was spiked!
Anyway it took 3 hours for him to calm down and go to sleep!
So now I'm on watch. It is 3am in UK at the moment. I don't want him to get sick and be .... Whatever. I'm really worried.
Until tonight I never realised he was still soooo much in love with his ex. I didn't realize he was so unhappy 🥺
My question to you all....
How can I help him feel better about himself?
What can I say to make it better?
I'm his mum so he thinks that I will say anything to make him feel better about himself ♥️
Parenting is so hard! I wish I could take all the worries away ♥️
Have a lovely weekend everyone ❤️
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Ohh ells_bellz that is so hard. They have to live their lives and suffer the angst that only teenaged emotions can feel. How horrible that his drink was spiked which probably triggered this emotional breakdown. He's likely not as in love with the ex as this reaction is saying, it's just the result of the situation. It makes everything more extreme. I'm not a 'real' parent, but I agree that it is incredibly hard. Just keep supporting him. The fact that his friends were all there with him and weren't afraid to call you for help speaks volumes on how much they care for him and respect you as his parents to come help. They didn't try to hide the situation or run away to avoid blame.
It seems horrible right now but in the light of day you will all be able to talk about it and help him through any emotional issues he's having. Likely he won't remember everything he's said after the drugs have worn off so it will be your choice hos to approach it.
Hugs to you, just keep being a support and he will pull through.2 -
So I did a lot of wandering around the property today as we tried to reposition trailers, (of which there are now too many!) and I went up and down the 46 stairs to the waterfront a few times placing the kayaks back on their racks and fixing little things and my Garmin decided to tell MFP that all my movements today are worth an extra 1600 calories. I'm not even allowed to eat 1600 calories a day! This is why I can't join the step team or add my exercise calories to my diary. I can't trust my device. 13421 steps shouldn't be worth double my daily calorie intake.... Should it?
Thank you everyone for the lovely comments. I tend to do a double take when I see my photo now, I don't recognize myself.
Yesterday was super cold with the wind but today I overheated with the yardwork so decided I'd go for a quick swim to cool off. Also because it's April still and I'm a bit extreme. Well, I'll tell you, it was cold! I was refreshed instantly! The water was 8°C/47°F. But now I can say I swam in our lake in October and April!
@ashleycarole86 I love the new profile pic! I'm sure the people in the office are astounded as most people during the pandemic went in the other direction!
@conleywoods I've been googling practitioners in my area who use that machine you mentioned. I'm so intrigued with the composition knowledge you're gaining and good for you on shifting your focus to weekly goals instead of daily. That takes extra discipline.
Looking forward to May, but mostly for May being over as the last weekend we will host a 'memorial' for my dad and I know it will be an emotional roller-coaster planning and executing the event, even if it's just a backyard gathering for close family and friends. C'est la vie! I will not turn to food to make me feel better. That is one thing I've learned.5 -
@ells_bellz I hope your watch is going more quietly now and that your son is able to get some rest. I remember when my daughter's boyfriend broke up with her on new year's eve - she was quite a wreck for a while, and I got very worried a few times. For right now, you're going to make sure he's safe. If he needs help, be sure he gets it - but most likely, he needs time to keep going through this and coming out the other side. They learn so much, but it is so hard! Hugs to you 4
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@ells_bellz That is really hard and I am so glad his friends called you. Obviously he has some good friends. My oldest is 12 so we are just starting down this path. One thing I focus on with my daughter is it's normal to experience a range of feelings. It's okay to feel really sad when sad things happen. All parents want to fix things for their kids and sometimes we can't. Just keep supporting him. Hugs❤2
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PW=188
CW=188
I forgot to weigh in yesterday, so I am repeating the weigh of last week.
Steps week 24-30
Sunday =7,829
Monday =5,334
Tuesday =8,045
Wednesday=9,815
Thursday=13,532
Friday=12,057
Saturday = 6,596
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CW - 173.6 lbs
I am holding onto some water weight, hopefully it goes away soon3 -
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