WaistAways Team Chat - APRIL 2022
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Thursday weigh-in
Username ashleycarole86
PW 169.8
CW 171.63 -
Happy Thursday! Even though we're home, we're still off work for one more day. It's the vacation from our vacation! I am back on my deficit and ready to get back to my normal routine. The sun is out, we are off to pick up our dog from her sitters and go to the car garage for a tire change, and then we'll see where the day takes us.
@PlaneMonkey Having the friends and colleague working on the same thing will likely be very motivating. Your maintenance and balance over the last year has been great!
@DD265 Plans for OH's birthday morning before he heads to work?1 -
Username: Bowens1973
PW: 172.0
CW: 182.2
Yupp, a colossal blowout week! For those of you that know @ashleycarole86 and my story, you know that I moved to Alberta from Toronto four years ago so we could start our life together. This past week we went back to visit my family and friends and I decided that I was prepared to hit all the old food haunts - the best Chinese, fish and chips and roti in the city. My dear Mom even baked a cake to celebrate - pretty amazing for a woman in her mid 80's that can't read recipes anymore. I knew it wouldn't be good, but I also know how quickly I can recover as it is not my first breakdown. A price that I was prepared to pay in the moment (but not so sure now - lol). To add a bit of challenge, I am back on the road next week for work and oddly enough, the motels in rural Alberta have not invested in Pelotons. Regardless, I commit to the team that I will lose at least half of the gain by next week's weigh in. I lf anyone's looking for me you find me in the basement turning the pedals. Interestingly, how I ate this past week was the norm a couple of years ago, and although it was fun for a week, it did not feel good much of the time.
Ohhhh... Kudos to Ashley for her very minor (rounding error) gain this week - I'm sure it wasn't easy to resist the fudge on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls - I couldn't. Your intense resolve is amazing (and soooo frustrating 😉😘).7 -
cw 170.22
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I have finally resisted my computer's desire to spend the entire day snoozing on its table - I did not come near the thing all day until now, but I refuse to let it get away with any more time lazing around. Enough!
I think @PlaneMonkey should exercise outdoors at 3 pm, don't you? I often drag a kettlebell or 2 outside, and even have hooked up the TRX in the trees on occasion. Of course, I don't actually have any neighbours
Put on your best tunes, a big smile, and give 'em a show, Courtney!
I love the spider stories. In my family, it is the opposite. We quite like them. Once my daughter actually gave a spider a ride across the pond on her shoulder. For some reason, she thought it was about to drown and she was the only one who could save it. The small ones are always welcome in the house, and the big ones out on the porch or in the basement get admired and left to their own useful devices. They catch a lot of more annoying bugs, so we let them get on with it!
I am about to hop on the bike to make up for a bit of an errand-filled day without enough "real" exercise. I'll catch up on a bit of Pilates and stuff if possible, and get back at it tomorrow. Have a great almost-the-weekend!3 -
Ugh. Today was not good. I didn't sleep well, I am feeling insane work stress, and I am becoming my classes. So, I ate my feelings. I feel sick. I have been doing this a lot lately. Tomorrow is a new day.4
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KellyBgetsfit wrote: »Ugh. Today was not good. I didn't sleep well, I am feeling insane work stress, and I am becoming my classes. So, I ate my feelings. I feel sick. I have been doing this a lot lately. Tomorrow is a new day.
You did a good thing coming here to post this. Now try to calmly and kindly do what you need to do to feel a little bit better - take something for your stomach, take a walk, sleep if you can - whatever will relieve at least some of the discomfort. Don't become a class! That sounds terrible
Think about the good things you will eat tomorrow that are cleaner and more gentle for your body. Hugs to you!! 3 -
Hope you have a nice ride @jugar ... even though Brad and I were still off work today, we had a bunch of errands and life stuff to catch up on, and I still haven't gotten on the bike myself despite my best intentions. If I time out tonight, you'll be sure to find me on there this weekend. I always miss it when we're apart!
Hugs to you @KellyBgetsfit ... agree that tomorrow is a chance to reset. Hope work is kinder to you then.
I have some fairly big life changes happening around here now - my Mom sold her house and she's moving into our basement in like... three days! Requires a bunch of re-arranging here and then there will just be the changes in life as a result of our new housemate. Brad is on the road quite a bit over the next week, I'm back in office next week... just feeling busy.
I'll cope, but right now the head feels VERY muddled.
Doing a bit of exercise catch-up (turned my movement up quite a bit at the end of the trip!):
4/4 - 18,344 steps
4/5 - 10,874 steps
4/6 - 17,170 steps
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Ready for the big Friday rush? Don't forget!
@Pearl4686
@EvMakesChanges
@conleywoods
@bonnie_red
@ells_bellz
@collegelyfe17
And the last 2 overdue:
@graceojo999
@evangsimmons170
Thanks!1 -
@jugar Hii! If you can check your messages that would be great ! Thank you!1
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@ashleycarole86 OH's working 3pm-12am today, then 3pm-3am tomorrow so he'll be tired and we won't have time for too much in between him sleeping. I've suggested we'll have a cooked breakfast for lunch, and I guess we'll need to run a few errands, then we're going out for tea on Tuesday which was the first 'good' day for it. I will mostly be crossing things off the to do list!
Does anybody have a SodaStream - or a carbonated drinks maker?
https://sodastream.co.uk/
I often substitute calories with a sugar free (and if possible caffeine free) fizzy drink. A friend recommended getting a SodaStream for several reasons, including it being more cost effective and less wasteful. I don't particularly enjoy sparkling water, but if mixed with cordial (and I drink all my water with cordial) then I think it could be a winner.2 -
@KellyBgetsfit I think lack of sleep makes everything ELSE 10 times worse...hope you can get some solid zzzzs so you can feel stronger (mentally!) dealing with all the rest.
@ashleycarole86 that is a huge change in your lives and your mothers! hope it all settles down to a pleasant situation.
Said 'no' the other night when we had a frozen pizza (california kitchen bbq chicken yum) - there are times I could scarf the whole thing...measured my portion by grams..and even though I went back for a couple more slivers...stayed within my goal...a win.
Challenge coming this afternoon/evening - 2 old friends who've emigrated to Ireland, back for a visit - think we'll skip a formal dinner and simply do a big spread of nibbles - full of healthy ones too that I can pick and choose from. A sunny warmish afternoon we can sit outside.2 -
Kicking myself today, finally in ketosis yesterday and then ate pistachios:(
Now no longer in ketosis!
Lesson learnt and remembered for going forwards2 -
4/7 exercise: 10,004 steps
@DD265 How are you adjusting to the new schedule in your life? We have a SodaStream and we love it, although I find myself liking plain water now whereas I never did before (so the SodaStream was critical because I used to only like my water sparkling). Anyway, I really only drink it plain but we do have calorie free flavor drops to add as well - if you like fizz, they're great.
@eggfreak Yes, and despite her being 61 she has fairly significant mobility issues and she's struggling to work and so on. So it comes with some challenges. I know you have way more to deal with in that realm but you are certainly right it's going to be a change for everyone. Enjoy your visit with your friends!
@kathrynartis2271 There are always many lessons to be learned on this journey.. sounds like you know what you want to change going forward.
Up early as Brad is on the road to Lloydminster and back for a work meeting - 5 hours each way. He is making me breakfast before he goes and then I'll hop on the bike before I start work. My team was back to the office this week but we're doing a hybrid model so Monday and Friday remain work from home days, which means my first two days back after holidays are still at home. Phew! +19 today so you can bet my lunch hour will be a nice walk with the pup. Have a great Friday everyone!
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Hey guys... So Lots going on here, quit my last job, because I was offered one that is more "me". I decided switching industries was not the thing to do. I was going to give it the whole 2 years, but when this opportunity came up, I couldn't resist. I had to leave my last employer rather quickly, so me being the nice person I am, I am working both jobs for the interim.
I am not officially rejoining the team until May, but I thought I would jump in anyway, and say hi. I am going to use the rest of this month to get my self situated and in a better head space, and ready to kick Mays butt !
The new job will allow me to post daily on a computer, and not on my phone, which I hate to say, but I think that had alot to do with my success before, and why I failed so badly the last year. It turns out the accountability of posting and connecting with this group daily is a great help to me.
Anyway, I hope you don't mind that I am joining in a month early.
Oh quick introduction, I'm Vikki, 50 years old, live in Baltimore, MD - 3 grown kids, 2 live close, one far away in the military. Married, working more than full time for the moment. I have a sweet tooth like a 4 year old running wild in a candy store, and do not always understand portion control. I initially lost almost 30lbs last time I was consistent with the group, but for the past 13 months, I just wasn't able to be consistent. That changes today ! I have regained 20 of those 30lbs, so I am hoping to all together lose 40 /50 lbs.
Hope you all have a great day !
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Welcome back @Gidgitgoescrazy .. so happy you're rejoining us for May! Congrats on the new job.. nice to be able to post on a computer then.. I agree it helps to be able to check in every day! Hopefully you don't get too burned out while you continue to work both jobs... happy to see you check in as you can over the next month until you're back in May!2
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@DD265 have just ordered myself one been umming and ahing for a few years. Daughter gets through so much lemonade and I love fizzy water in the summer 3
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Hey, I am alive... and in Seattle! These last few days have been one crisis after the other, with our cat sitter getting covid and canceling and the travel requirements and work...
Anyway. Now that we're here I can breathe, but I won't have a scale until Tuesday. I'm expecting lots of walking.
Last weight was 183.4 -
@ashleycarole86 @kathrynartis2271 I have to say I'm tempted by a soda stream. I will do some maths though. I haven't had this for years but used to enjoy fizzy peach water a lot - and I'm still rather partial to a peach schnapps and lemonade so would probably still like it.
In terms of the schedule, still getting used to it. I'm now off work until Monday but will see very little of OH. I am working on being most productive when he isn't around so this should be a busy weekend for me! I've just written the meal plan and shopping list, next I will 'shop the cupboards' so I don't overbuy. On days when he's working we'd have something from the freezer, if he's out I've had a single portion of something, and fresh-cooked dishes will get put in for days when one of us isn't working. I'm grateful we got into the habit of batch cooking last year, and batch cooking will be my main job next weekend as we're about out of everything.
A challenge is that I was subconsciously relying on OH being around to stop me snacking as much. Not that he'd say anything, but because somebody would see that I was sabotaging my goals. I have a mindset that when he's away, I will 'make the most of it' and do/eat what I want etc - which was fine when it was once every few months but not so much when it's 4 out of every 10 days. Only buying snacks at the supermaket this week mostly worked (one blip when I bought fuel), but I bought too much and didn't respect portion sizes when eating it. I flipped the switch today anyway and am back on the wagon, full steam ahead.
@Gidgitgoescrazy it's good to see you back!
@Terytha enjoy Seattle2 -
189.0
I actually don’t really know how. I feel like this week my husband has been ordering in a more than usual. We had pizzas and burgers LOL but somehow managed to lose almost 2 lbs! Maybe it’s because work has amped up in terms of kids I’m seeing and that means a lot more running around them!
When I come back from work- I tend to eat a lot cause I get hungry but this week I reached for one snack and it was usually a healthy choice of fruits, or chips and salsa, or wheat thins and hummus.
I’m trying to be better with my snacking. I don’t want to say this but I want to be serious in this journey— I am going to limit eating processed sugar and can only have natural fruits/nuts, and maybe chocolate chips with my homemade nut mix but that’s it. Wish me luck😁4 -
CW - 170.8 lbs
Eating at maintenance right now. I ordered a Ninja blender and want to try making some protein ice cream. Looking forward to that.5 -
happimess01 wrote: »CW - 170.8 lbs
Eating at maintenance right now. I ordered a Ninja blender and want to try making some protein ice cream. Looking forward to that.
I always forget to include you in the Friday reminder! Great to see you and your Ninja blender. Ice anything is always good
Let me know if you want to adjust your maintenance range - you are right now under your 172-177. Nice.1 -
That is certainly a fun, fizzy Friday forum - I was going to post a photo of my fizz-making apparatus, but you're probably better off with a soda stream! I went the full diy system with a fire extinguisher, and the fizz is fabulous. I could not bring myself to deal with the little co2 cartridges
I love fizzy water. No flavours needed, except the occasional splurge with some fresh lemon or lime.
It's good to see Vikki back @Gidgitgoescrazy ! I hope the job(s) settle down soon and get you back here to keep things lively. We'll help you kick those 20 pounds off, no worries!
It has been a kind of lazy day here today. I'm getting some things cooked ahead before going to my dad's for Mon-Fri next week. I'll bring a big batch of soup and a few other things, and try to keep food on an even keel. Luckily, the old man will eat just about anything! I was also going to make a cake today or tomorrow - it was my taller half's birthday on Wednesday and we'll celebrate with our son tomorrow. But now I am told he does not want or need cake, and I should not make one! Maybe a little tiny one...
@bowens1973 say hi to Lloydminster for me! I go there when I visit my daughter and we enjoy the Indian restaurant there. Watch out for the naan if you go there...
@Terytha glad you survived the trip to Seattle - have a blast there. Go to Archie McPhee! Wildest novelty shop ever. Hope it's still there.
Keep the weigh-ins rolling in, everyone -- you know I love those numbers 2 -
kathrynartis2271 wrote: »Kicking myself today, finally in ketosis yesterday and then ate pistachios:(
Now no longer in ketosis!
Lesson learnt and remembered for going forwards
Who would have thought that pistachios would be a problem I'm sure you'll be back where you want to be soon.collegelyfe17 wrote: »189.0
I actually don’t really know how. I feel like this week my husband has been ordering in a more than usual. We had pizzas and burgers LOL but somehow managed to lose almost 2 lbs! Maybe it’s because work has amped up in terms of kids I’m seeing and that means a lot more running around them!
When I come back from work- I tend to eat a lot cause I get hungry but this week I reached for one snack and it was usually a healthy choice of fruits, or chips and salsa, or wheat thins and hummus.
I’m trying to be better with my snacking. I don’t want to say this but I want to be serious in this journey— I am going to limit eating processed sugar and can only have natural fruits/nuts, and maybe chocolate chips with my homemade nut mix but that’s it. Wish me luck😁
I like your snack choices! Maybe skip the wheat thins and dip raw carrots, celery, peppers, or just about any other veg in the hummus. It is so good. Good job on losing almost 2 pounds even after pizza and burgers - running around works!2 -
post get together with old friends - certainly I didn't end up keeping track of what I was eating but a nibble here and there... and there again...we'll see tomorrow's weigh in. I picked up a couple of salad type things with a gift certificate I had. The new discovery was green pea 'guacamole' - VERY tasty, have found a few recipes online, will have to give it a go and make it a healthy one. Overall pleased with this past week - didn't feel out of control. may it continue.2
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PW 238.4
CW 238.2
Not much, but in the right direction!4 -
Last roundup of the week! Here are all the weigh-ins due through Saturday:
@graceojo999
@evangsimmons170
@Pearl4686
@EvMakesChanges
@bonnie_red
@ells_bellz
@eggfreak
@kellie_erin
@veronica1359
@lauren_989
Thanks!1 -
Friday check in. Friday is almost always date night and I usually do a free day. Today was about 500 calories over mostly due to cookies and lattes! No exercise today. Hubby and I had massages and we were pretty sore afterwards. We took the kids to the pool yesterday and I think we over did it on the water slides! Ha. I was hoping for an easy walk but the weather turned sour. Made the most of my indoor time. Laundry was going, planted some flowers we grabbed while out and potted a little pre bonsai rhododendron we found. I also did some sewing too.4
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PW: 219.8
CW: 217.2
Great first week of April! Now off to the gym!3
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