Downsizers Team Chat - MAY 2022
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@peng123 i'm doing ok. trying to get out and walk some with a walker. not a lot of pain but some. a lot of snacking but i am working on limiting it to one piece at a time. a lot of skin is gone from my upper inner thigh areas. don't know how much yet since my dr didn't visit during the weekend.0
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@rwood566 sorry you had some complications ...Glad you are not in a lot of pain and are able to get out and walk a little bit with a walker .. wishing you a speedy recovery
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thank you for the kind words. I'm back on it and I know I'll definitely have a gain on weigh in day Thursday but it's ok! I'm making better choices now.1
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Happy Wednesday, Downsizers! Halfway through the work week!
Weigh-in:
PW: 141.5
CW: 138.8 (-2.7)
SW: 250
5/10:
Calories: 1,180
Exercise: 70 minutes elliptical
Steps: 11,272
It was a very good week for me - @lindamtuck2018 please move my maintenance range to 135-140 - thanks! I can't believe I'm actually in the 130s - never in a million years did I think I would be able to get here!
@aactuallyaash Great steps - congratulations!
@cormierannie Impressive steps and exercise - keep it up!
@rwood566 Welcome back! Welcome back! We missed you so much! I'm so glad you aren't in a lot of pain and I'm so impressed that you are already up and walking - I'm not surprised though - you are a fighter!
@roz0810 What's important is that you are back here and working towards your goals!
I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday!
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We are off for our walk ... I will check in later 3
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@peng123
Congrats on the loss and entering a new decade. Binge eating is one of the hardest things I have overcome. People often use the term binged when it comes to food in many different ways. Some will say, I binged on a bag of chips last night, I binged on my Christmas dinner, etc. There is a big difference between overeating and binge eating. When you have binge eating disorder, the definition of a binge is very large amounts of food over a short time. You can consume 1000’s of calories over an hour or two. It’s more of a compulsion. With me sometimes focusing on the compulsion can make the binge worse. There are all kinds of factors that lead to a diagnosis of binge eating disorder. One of my biggest triggers for binge eating is stress. Also, skipping meals or my evening snack sets me up to binge. I did do a year of therapy several years ago at the eating disorder clinic here in London as an outpatient but it still rears it’s ugly head on occasion. I have had a few binges over the last week so it’s time to dig out my resources from therapy and make a plan. Sorry for the long, unasked for explanation.
@aactuallyaash
Awesome stepping! Look at you breaking 10k on Thursday.
@cormierannie
I guess there was lots of dancing yesterday. Fantastic exercise!
@roz0810
Just think you have a clean slate each day you wake up.
@rwood566
How are you feeling today?
@Megan_smartiepants1970
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@lindamtuck2018 I don't know if this would help - but - have you ever heard of The Beck Diet Solution? It's a book about cognitive therapy for weight loss - and it definitely deals with binge eating. You read a small chapter each day for six weeks - or however long you'd like - and you learn a new skill each day. It has a workbook that you can purchase as well. I have not tried it - but - I have a lot of friends who swear by it. Maybe it could be of some help to you?1
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Steps: 15,164
Exercise: laps, water aerobics and 25 minute walks.
I went for a walk yesterday. We walked to the market and then shopped. We then went to the drugstore and wandered around there also. So it was 25 minutes walking to the stores and about another 30 minutes shopping. Once again I overdid it. I should have sat down on my walker more than I did. My back is so mad at me today but it was worth getting out. I think I will take it easy today and get back to exercise tomorrow. I do have a lot of housework to do. We will see!2 -
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@lindamtuck2018 I don't know if this would help - but - have you ever heard of The Beck Diet Solution? It's a book about cognitive therapy for weight loss - and it definitely deals with binge eating. You read a small chapter each day for six weeks - or however long you'd like - and you learn a new skill each day. It has a workbook that you can purchase as well. I have not tried it - but - I have a lot of friends who swear by it. Maybe it could be of some help to you?
Cognitive behaviour therapy is a great way to deal with many issues. I have used it for my anxiety, binge eating and for dealing with the pain. I do have the workbook but I can’t find my book. I wonder if I can use just the workbook. 🤔 I am going to start looking at it today. Another book I am determined to start reading is Atomic habits. Thanks for reminding me.1 -
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Have you read any good self help books lately?1
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Have you read any good self help books lately?
I have just started reading this one
https://www.target.com/p/you-are-a-badass-how-to-stop-doubting-your-greatness-and-start-living-an-awesome-life-paperback-by-jen-sincero/-/A-16185121?clkid=2385e6c6Nd14111ec1 -
Just got back from our 190 minute 6.94 mile walk ...quite breezy this morning2
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MAY WEEK 1 RESULTS
TOP 5 STEPPERS ARE:
1st @Megan_smartiepants1970 119, 520 steps
2nd @peng123 110,994 steps
3nd @lindamtuck2018 74,750 steps
4th @Jpedno 56,986 steps
5th @Morethanjustanumber 56,181 steps
GREAT JOB EVERYONE
As A Group We Walked 503, 087 steps
WELL DONE EVERYONE
RECOGNIZING EVERYONE WHO PLEDGED THEIR STEPS:
@lindamtuck2018 6/7
@Megan_smartiepants1970 7/7
@rwood566 4/7
@peng123 7/7
@Morethanjustanumber 7/7
@Jpedno 5/7
@aactuallyaash 3/7
@Cheesy567 7/7
AMAZING JOB EVERYONE
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@lindamtuck2018
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Good evening all. I hope you all are killing your week.
Calories - about 1750. Way to much snacking but it is piece by piece and I tried to log it all.
I am trying to do more things to build up my stamina. Started cooking breakfast for daughter to say thank you for all she did over the weekend. I lasted about 10 minutes, which got most of it done. Did some dishes after lunch and checked the mail. Got a good washing which felt great. Overall, on my feet more but stayed inside. Family won't let me go shopping around the corner. One good sign, no aspirin today.3 -
hi guys the prodigal son returns …I have struggled so much with sticking to this I have just changed jobs so I think the stress just got to me …trying again so far so good I feel more settled in my job and I have put on so much weight its unreal and amazing how fast it goes on....so been back to the gym and been sticking to my diet like glue. I need to lose this weight and get back into my fitness ...sorry I let you all down recently hugsss x3
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username: roz0810
Weigh In Day: Thursday
PW: 261.4
CW: 269
As expected after the binge days I've had! This week and next week I'll try my best again and get back on it for good!4 -
hi guys the prodigal son returns …I have struggled so much with sticking to this I have just changed jobs so I think the stress just got to me …trying again so far so good I feel more settled in my job and I have put on so much weight its unreal and amazing how fast it goes on....so been back to the gym and been sticking to my diet like glue. I need to lose this weight and get back into my fitness ...sorry I let you all down recently hugsss x
You never let us down. I am glad to see you back. Your right, weight goes on way faster than it comes off. If you give me a current weight, I can use that as your starting weight for May.2 -
Good evening all. I hope you all are killing your week.
Calories - about 1750. Way to much snacking but it is piece by piece and I tried to log it all.
I am trying to do more things to build up my stamina. Started cooking breakfast for daughter to say thank you for all she did over the weekend. I lasted about 10 minutes, which got most of it done. Did some dishes after lunch and checked the mail. Got a good washing which felt great. Overall, on my feet more but stayed inside. Family won't let me go shopping around the corner. One good sign, no aspirin today.
Take it slowly. You will get stronger every day.username: roz0810
Weigh In Day: Thursday
PW: 261.4
CW: 269
As expected after the binge days I've had! This week and next week I'll try my best again and get back on it for good!
Some of that is bloat from the binges. Do you have any strategies for avoiding a binge?2 -
aactuallyaash wrote: »@lindamtuck2018
Thanks for sharing some of your story!
Your welcome.2 -
Steps: 5,554
Exercise: none
I didn’t exercise but I did housework and took sometime to work on the decluttering of my closets and storage room. It’s something I have been working on little by little. I need to organize the stuff I am getting rid of and take it to the goodwill.
I won’t get to the pool the next two days. I have my sick granddaughter with me as her parents have to work. She has been rapid tested multiple times and she doesn’t have Covid. I still don’t want to catch what she has so I am going to try and keep space between us and disinfect as much as I can.4 -
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@red1185
@lallstar
@tahm42
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@888Angie888
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@aneedlecraft
@Megan_smartiepants1970
@rwood566
@MeowScout
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Happy Thursday, Downsizers!
5/11:
Exercise: 70 minutes elliptical
Steps: 16,051
I went for a 6.7-mile jog today - felt great! I'm starting to come to terms with the fact that I probably have some plastic surgery in my future.
@Morethanjustanumber Impressive steps!!
In fact, congratulations to all of our amazing steppers! Great job!
@lindamtuck2018 I checked with one of my friends and you can use the workbook without the book.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 What a great walk yesterday - huge distance!
@rwood566 It sounds like your recovery is progressing well - I had no doubts that you would come through the surgery with flying colors - such a great sign that you don't need aspirin today - you continue to amaze!
@jayenguk The struggle is real and we are here to support you - dust yourself off and get right back onto plan - you will never disappoint us or let us down! Welcome back!
@roz0810 Binges happen - you are back and focusing on your plan - that's what's important!
I hope you all have a wonderful day!
Cara2
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