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  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,229 Member
    This is a seriously inspiring team.
    YinxFed wrote: »
    So I plan to cut back on carbs, eat more veggies, drink lots more water and walk more.
    Sounds like a pretty perfect plan to me!
    Kali225 wrote: »
    For the past several months I have been approaching my weigh-in day as "this is the day to cheat because you have the most time to make up for it before the next weigh-in." This thinking was predicated on the idea that I was going to binge at some point, so better to get it out of the way. It was also any easy way out. Once I started bingeing, the all-or-nothing thinking kicked in, and then it was time to give up because I had already ruined the week.

    But these things are in my control. I've got about 100lbs to lose ahead of me. And yes, I am going to binge at some point. I'm going to have bad days. Cheat days. Vacations, family parties. But the habits can be broken.

    Oh man, that is the familiar pattern. I still do this even in maintenance! But then the "free" days spread... Thanks for the reminder that these things are in our control. They are! And habits can be broken. Yes.
    MoonlitMuse wrote: »
    And I have a 40 minute easy run on the schedule tonight but I'm still kind of sore from Sunday's run. Pray the gods of muscle fatigue take it easy on me :D
    Yes, please! I have been inspired by @Gidgitgoescrazy to get back to my strength and Pilates workouts, and it is making me sore! May your prayers be effective...
    MoonlitMuse wrote: »
    @ashleycarole86 So I'm really torn on the Calgary Stampede. I've been told my (almost) 15 year old wannabe-cowboy would love it since we're only a few hours away from there, BUT I've also ready atrocious things about the treatment of animals there and since I'm the crazy (but not quite PETA level) animal person, I've shunned the idea of going. What are your thoughts on it?
    Because my daughter is involved with horses and knows many rodeo people, I can at least somewhat reassure you that the animals are treated well, and if they have made it to this level of competition, they are extremely well taken care of and actually enjoy it. I think some of the news of cruelty is based on misunderstandings. One example - the rear cinch on the horses' saddles does NOT touch their sensitive parts at any time, and is quite loose. It prevents the saddle from bouncing on their backs which is much more of a problem. It helps them. I agree that the chuck wagon races have caused some scary moments, but generally they are conducted in the safest way possible. Vet checks happen with every event, before (for equipment violations) and after (for animal condition). When the animals are not showing (which is most of the time), they are grazing and being well tended. I think you can enjoy the show without too much worry. Talk to some participants and see what they say. I know that showing in all kinds of disciplines is not a normal activity, but animals adapt to being athletes the way humans do and I have certainly experienced horses loving that and showing off with great pleasure.

    My office today has been lovely:
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    One row planted, the rest still sporting their "green manure" winter rye soon to be turned over. More planting to come! Today the compost got turned over too, which is a heckuva job. I'm taking it easy tonight!
  • EvMakesChanges
    EvMakesChanges Posts: 568 Member
    Happy Tuesday!
    Wow. Two days of work in a row. Wild times! I like having shorter days as a part time worker. I haven’t worked since March 17, 2020.
    @jugar I’m interested in the zoom call on Saturday and can set up a space and send out the info. There’s a chance I won’t be able to be on very long because of Tom Barefoot’s memorial service is set for that day in Waitsfield.
    More on that tomorrow.
    Good report then, too.
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,229 Member
    Quick update for weigh-ins:

    Due Wednesday -
    @PlaneMonkey
    @AshenMoon
    @KellyBgetsFit

    Overdue -
    @BlissfulK
    @kathrynartis2271
    @sophsjw

    Thanks!
  • micki48
    micki48 Posts: 2,322 Member
    Wow! It’s hard getting back on track while enjoying so many foods I missed while out of the area. Diners! That was today. I had a yummy spinach feta omelette, but only ate some of the hash browns. Diner coffee is so good!!!

    Made sure I surpassed my 8,000 steps today, but no specific workout. My water was off today. Mostly, I had coffee. I know that’s not good. Tomorrow I will focus more on drinking that water. Maybe I should measure it out and really look at it. 8 cups. 64 ounces. More if possible. I wonder what difference I’d see if I actually got 80 ounces a day for the rest of the week?

    I know this post menopausal skin is scaring me. I read women loose something like 80% of their estrogen within one year of hitting menopause. Wonder if water will help at all??

    I did log my food at the end of the day after I ate a cupcake 🧁 🫤 Maybe tomorrow I need to log as I go. It may stop me from that later night sweet snack. @jugar I remember you saying once you eliminate sugar, the cravings are less intense. I was doing pretty well and now that I’ve been eating way too many sweet things, I want them. Need to stop that. Besides, I don’t want diabetes.

    @jugar @DD Your gardens are amazing!! So jealous and missing my garden in NC. Some day, I’ll have one again. I will plant tomatoes.

    I will try and make the video call. Love seeing you all live. I do have an event at my new (old) school from 11-3 so maybe I’ll go after the Zoom.

    Well… on to Wednesday!
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,322 Member
    edited May 2022
    Thanks @jugar for answering @MoonlitMuse on the animal part specifically. Your experience with horses and that community makes you way more qualified to speak on it than me, that's for sure.

    5/2 exercise:
    11386 steps
    46 minutes Peloton

    Thanks for setting up the call @EvMakesChanges .... looking forward to it!

    I had a long leadership summit at work today, but they gave us a 40 minute break and I made sure to pop out for a walk. The weather is nice so I really enjoyed getting out with the dog after work as well. Brad has been out biking outdoors with a couple of his friends. We both collapse into bed at the end of the night - this going to the office is for the birds!!! I just can't remember feeling this busy in a long time, lol.

    Nice catching up with everyone... good progress @Kali225 and @DD265 I am looking forward to hearing about your binge eating therapy session.

    @jugar @Kali225 Brad has the same vibe - he saves special meals and bigger eating for Thursday and likes to do a big workout Wednesday night. He's all about that Thursday morning team weigh-in :blush:
  • PlaneMonkey
    PlaneMonkey Posts: 568 Member
    @jugar I'd like to delay my weigh in until tomorrow please. I overindulged in super salty food last night as we went to my mom's so she wouldn't be alone on her first wedding anniversary since my dad's death this winter. It has affected the scale more than I'm willing to accept. A perfect day with lots of water will hopefully steer the ship back in the right direction.
  • kellie_erin
    kellie_erin Posts: 212 Member
    First day of my new job! I'm overwhelmed but cautiously optimistic. My neighbours decided they wanted a rave at 3:30 this morning so I'm more tired than I wanted to be. But my husband lost his s**t at them and they shut up. My husband hates confrontation so I was very impressed and relieved.
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,229 Member
    edited May 2022
    kellie_erin wrote: »
    First day of my new job! I'm overwhelmed but cautiously optimistic. My neighbours decided they wanted a rave at 3:30 this morning so I'm more tired than I wanted to be. But my husband lost his s**t at them and they shut up. My husband hates confrontation so I was very impressed and relieved.
    Go Kellie's husband! That sounds like a heckuva prelude to your first day, but it will surely grow into one of those great stories to tell at parties :smiley:

    So Wednesday has rolled on through, and it is time to get ready for Thursday -
    @PlaneMonkey
    @AshenMoon
    @bowens1973
    @ashleycarole86

    Are you still with us? A few people among the missing:
    @BlissfulK
    @kathrynartis2271
    @SatanLuciferJones
    @sophsjw
  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,552 Member
    The past few days have been good! I tracked everything I ate and stayed within my calorie limits! I am finally starting to feel better after my cold/allergies and look forward to getting back to the gym tomorrow.

    @jugar @DD265 your gardens are beautiful! That allotment is bigger than what I had in mind for what you were talking about.

    @jugar I would be interested in a video chat Saturday!

    @MoonlitMuse I live near Greensboro, NC which is halfway between the mountains and the beach. We usually head to the beach on vacations but I love the mountains as well. Asheville is beautiful!

    @Kali225 I do the same thing on my weigh-in days too. Like I have a whole week ahead of me to work this off. But I agree, sometimes it can be a slippery slope and lead me to binging.
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,229 Member
    Great rush of messages this morning! But I'm in a great rush - heading to Montreal to help a friend who is having a rough time. I'll post more tonight!

    If @EvMakesChanges is able to - the link for Saturday (noon our time) could be posted any time so that people who do not pop in every day can get it. Thanks!
  • PlaneMonkey
    PlaneMonkey Posts: 568 Member
    PlaneMonkey
    PW 191.6
    CW 192.4
    LTD: 51.6 lbs

    I was able to flush the salt but there's likely still some 'food in progress' ;):D

    I too use my weigh-in day as a bit of a cheat day but this week got a bit out of hand with post-boat arrival celebrations and other events.

    I'm back on track now.
    I bought myself a pair of cute jean shorts since I finally feel good enough to show my knees in public and based in the size chart on the website I had to order a 2XL still.... Well, they arrived and they're the equivalent of a size 8 in Canada. So I'll be lucky if they fit my teenager. So much for that! Return shipping isn't worth it so I will be passing those along and maybe going to the mall to purchase items I can verify that fit. ohh well!
  • MoonlitMuse
    MoonlitMuse Posts: 88 Member
    @ashleycarole86 Congrats on nailing your crow! It's so satisfying when you take flight :) I'll definitely be including that in my 'learn to fly' workshop for the yoga festival! Go for side crow next!

    @DD265 a more controlled handstand is definitely safer unless you're at a wall or have a strong wheel. My teacher would have me demo in the middle of the room for classes because I have a rubber back and could land in wheel. It's kind of a scary thing at first though lol
  • Kali225
    Kali225 Posts: 720 Member
    Seeing lots of good weigh-ins! I'm going for 4 weeks in the green, which I don't think I've accomplished with this group since like late fall 2020?

    Yesterday did get way too snack-y. I stuck to my dinner plan, but also ended up having a friend over to watch some tv and split a bottle of wine. Oops. Not a good calorie day but I did get a lot of movement in, including meeting 10k steps (I haven't been doing that intentionally with the resting foot) and an ab workout. Today is arms and stretching, and I am only moderately reducing calories today to adjust for yesterday. Better to just stick to the plan than punish myself for going overboard.

    I just finished my hill walk. Absolutely gorgeous weather out. Workout next and then a relaxing shower before lunch. Friday is shaping up to be a bit busy with an interview, a networking call with a friend from college, and an evening with girlfriends to watch the Selling Sunset reunion on Netflix :D I assume most of them will be drinking/snacking while we watch but I am resolving not to.

    @ashleycarole86 I love crow pose! Need to get back into good form with it, but I find the biggest factor in my being able to hold the pose is what kind of leggings I am wearing haha. Any really slippy material and I am doomed.
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,322 Member
    @MoonlitMuse @DD265 @Kali225
    Thanks ladies. I agree about the right leggings.
    Side crow is nothing I've tried before. I will have to see how I can work on that.
    Wheel pose is on the list to work up to as well. Handstands are interesting... something from my past as well in my gymnastics days. You've all given me lots to ponder!
  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,552 Member
    Another good day of tracking today!

    @ashleycarole86 I have been going to orange theory fitness since December 2021. I love the workouts there, with the coaches telling us what to do. When I was going to the gym before, I was like eh maybe I'll lift this weight, maybe I will do the ellipitcal. I havent been in a week since I couldn't breathe out of my nose 🤧
  • YinxFed
    YinxFed Posts: 1,094 Member
    Greetings Friends!

    So I managed to fit in a 20 minute yoga session before going to my café job this morning (Thursdays and Saturdays). I will be starting a new training contract later this month and I am very excited!

    And ... I have booked our flights to Virginia for mid June. We're going for 3 weeks! We haven't seen our son in almost 3 years. Beyond excited.

    I am so jealous of your obvious green fingers @jugar and @DD265 - I can't be trusted with plants. Every one who knows me feels sorry for any plants that I acquire! Having said that, I am going to try again with a tomato plant this year. Just one tomato plant - I should be able to manage that, right? And I love tomatoes, so I can always eat whatever successes I manage to produce.

    Sadly I won't be able to join you for the group Zoom call as I will be at work.

    TTFN
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,229 Member
    What a day! I spent a lot of time in the car back and forth to Montreal, but I am glad I was able to help my friend. We took a good walk together while talking, but then had a terrible (but filling!) lunch. I got home in time to make my own dinner, which was better, and to see that my first little tiny greens (arugula and lettuce) are starting to appear in the big garden. I have been singing and telling them stories :blush:

    All the workout news is inspiring - I did a good Pilates/barre session today when I got home, and I am happy to have been working harder in strength sessions this week. I need to try crow again - or work up to it. We could have a crow selfie collection in a few weeks???

    Hopefully @EvMakesChanges will be able to post the link to our Saturday zoom meeting very soon - watch this space!
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,229 Member
    @PlaneMonkey Don't you hate the almost-impossible-to-return-so-don't-bother tendency in ordering clothes from certain sources these days? I just hit the same dead end with a pair of shoes I ordered that were of poor quality (missing stitches, stained spots, etc.). Returning would have cost money with no guarantee that they would be "able" to process the refund. They kept offering me to send a new pair or to give me a partial refund so that I would keep them. I finally gave up, got a 30% refund, and am now stuck with the things. Burns me up. (rant over!)

    @YinxFed that is so wonderful that you'll be able to visit your son!!! It has been a long haul. You must be so excited!
  • PlaneMonkey
    PlaneMonkey Posts: 568 Member
    Just got home from doing landscaping at my mom's. Went over my calories because she fed me too many yummy quesadillas but I definitely burned off most of it hauling the soil and mulch bags around the yard and replacing the edging around her front garden.

    I loved gymnastics as a kid but when I switched from Brownies to Girl Guides as I turned 9 the nights conflicted so I gave up the gymnastics because I loved Brownies so much. Turned out to be the wrong choice as my Girl Guide group was a huge letdown and I stopped going after the first year. By then playing Ringette had become a big part of my spare time so I gave up on the idea of getting back to it.
    I still love cartwheels and trying handstands and I used to be able to do crow (which we called a teddy bear stand as kids) I had completely forgotten that name!
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