Downsizers Team Chat - JULY 2022
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question
Sometimes we get cravings or urges to snack? What are somethings you can do to overcome snacking or give in to the urges?
I try to keep busy ...if I must have something I go with a snack bag size ...I am pretty good about keeping the snacking at bay ... I have been having fruit smoothies that I make myself which helps1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question
Sometimes we get cravings or urges to snack? What are somethings you can do to overcome snacking or give in to the urges?
I try to keep my hands busy. Make a list of things you can do instead of snacking and post it on your fridge can be helpful. Keeping things that tempt me out of the house helps. If you can’t keep it out of the house only bring snack size home ie small bag of chips instead of family size. Some people brush their teeth and it helps them from snacking.2 -
Username:jpedno
Weigh in day: Saturday
PW: 153.8
CW: 153.2
It isn't the 1lb I was hoping for but it's a loss and I'll take it!
@Megan_smartiepants1970 steps
6/26 6031
6/27 11,847
6/28 7427
6/29 9884
6/30 7968
7/1 148884 -
Weekly weigh in
Morethanjustanumber
Weigh in day Saturday 7/2
PW 227.8
CW 227.8
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps
I lost track somehow this week so I’m giving you the whole week
Sun 6/26 3058
Mon 6/27 5047
Tues 6/28 7321
Wed 6/29 2960
Thurs 6/30 2795
Fri 7/1 4915
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Hi everyone, hope your Saturday was a good one.
Got some jobs done this morning, then the dreaded food shopping at Tesco,
Then had a shandy in the garden, went for a brisk walk this evening, then had 30 minutes in the hot tub. Still really struggling with my new diet, but am sticking to as much as possible.
Steps today 10,1523 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question
Sometimes we get cravings or urges to snack? What are somethings you can do to overcome snacking or give in to the urges?
Mine tend to happen late in the evening, sometimes i just drink a full glass of water, and if that doesn't work, i go to bed to stop myself!2 -
Made it through Canada Day festivities unscathed. Stuck to my turkey burger, although I had too much beer. Way too much beer. A friend of mind commented "how many calories is that" as I was getting sick in a nearby bush later that night haha. Burned a ton of calories playing backyard games and went for a walk this morning.
Got quite a few comments on my weight loss which felt nice. A few of my friends said they've started making better choices after seeing how successful I've been. Pretty cool.
Also, I stepped on the scale and have officially lost 70 pounds! Eeeek!
That sounds like a good day, well done on loosing 70 pounds that's amazing2 -
The July Week 2 Group Challenge is now open and will begin Sun, Jul 3rd. Special thanks to @katmary71 for creating this challenge. Please join us for "The Rainbow Challenge". Hope to see you there! Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10868455/july-week-2-group-challenge-the-rainbow-challenge/p1?new=1
Jessica
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Good evening everyone. I hope you all are having a great weekend.
Check in for 7/2:
Steps -7946. Went out shopping with wife. Once in the car and once walking a couple blocks. I don't know which surprised me more. She normally sits on her bed all day. Went shopping with daughter tonight.
Calories - 2260 or close. Better than yesterday by far.
Did a much better job controlling my snacking. Stomach is growling a bit but to bad.
Exercise - none. Body hurt to much from 2 trips to the gym and a 6 mile walk in 30 hours. I am going somewhere tomorrow though.
Thank you, Linda, for asking the question about snacking and thank you, everyone, for answering.
Tomorrow is a mystery day. It's my birthday and daughter has said she has stuff planned. I have my lunch and dinner already planned since she will be working but breakfast and dessert are unknowns. Trying a "new" recipe, squash gratin, with dinner. Found it in a recipe book of old recipes. It will be interesting.2 -
Good evening everyone. I hope you all are having a great weekend.
Check in for 7/2:
Steps -7946. Went out shopping with wife. Once in the car and once walking a couple blocks. I don't know which surprised me more. She normally sits on her bed all day. Went shopping with daughter tonight.
Calories - 2260 or close. Better than yesterday by far.
Did a much better job controlling my snacking. Stomach is growling a bit but to bad.
Exercise - none. Body hurt to much from 2 trips to the gym and a 6 mile walk in 30 hours. I am going somewhere tomorrow though.
Thank you, Linda, for asking the question about snacking and thank you, everyone, for answering.
Tomorrow is a mystery day. It's my birthday and daughter has said she has stuff planned. I have my lunch and dinner already planned since she will be working but breakfast and dessert are unknowns. Trying a "new" recipe, squash gratin, with dinner. Found it in a recipe book of old recipes. It will be interesting.
Happy birthday for tomorrow, hope you have a lovely day 🎈2 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Hi all.
Happy Sunday.
28Haveitall
Weigh in day: Sunday
Pw: 249.4
Cw: 248.4
Congratulations to all the winners of week 1.xx3 -
Steps
2/7: 8,289
For the first time in a long time, I reached my goals every day this week.
So I now have increased my goals to see if I can do even better this coming week.5 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question
Sometimes we get cravings or urges to snack? What are somethings you can do to overcome snacking or give in to the urges?
I actually make sure that I plan for a snack every day.
I've actually tried to cut certain snacks from my diet all together (e.g. chocolate and chips), but I found that this only increases my desire to eat them and increases the chance that I overeat. So by allowing myself a snack every evening, I am more likely to stay within my calorie goal.5 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps for this week:
6/26: 2012
6/27: 3164
6/28: 2987
6/29: 2403
6/30: 2513
7/1: 1580
7/2: 20093 -
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@JaysFan82
Congrats on 70 pounds lost! You should be proud that you are inspiring others to get healthy. Pre logging is a great idea.
@IP2021
Great job! Any extra movement is a bonus and it is getting you to your step goal. Very impressive meeting those goals.
@888Angie888
Wow! Over 21k!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
That’s great you are able to control snacking. Fruit smoothies are a great idea. Fills you up and helps you reach your fruit and veggie goal.
@Jpedno
Nice loss! Every loss adds up. Great stepping.
@Morethanjustanumber
Are you fully recovered from Covid?
@Eatthefruitnotthecake78
Hopefully, each day it will get a little easier. Going to bed to avoid snacking is a valid approach.
@rwood566
It is important to take those rest days.
@28Haveitall2020
Awesome loss!
@aneedlecraft
Great job on your steps.4 -
Exercise: none
I was hoping to get to the pool today but it looks like it is not going to happen. It is getting so close to my vacation. Today the suitcases are coming down so I can start packing. I need to finish my lists so nothing is forgotten. I am going to book our whale watching and a few other things today. I am also getting my father-in-law to get in touch with the fisherman and put an order in for my lobster. 🦞2 -
Of all the changes you have made since starting your journey, which one has helped the most?2
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Of all the changes you have made since starting your journey, which one has helped the most?
For me it’s definitely giving up Coca Cola. It helped both my weight loss and diabetes.2 -
Steps 7/2: 10,7583
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Of all the changes you have made since starting your journey, which one has helped the most?
Swimming has been a God send. I want to start back running soon but I needed to drop a bunch of weight first. Mainly for my right knee.2 -
Good morning All!
Weigh-In:
Username - RoniMo16
Weigh in day - Sunday
Previous weight - 223.6
Current weight 224.8
Steps: (GOAL 11,000 a day)
Sunday - 11,476
Monday - 10,044
Tuesday - 9,526
Wednesday - 9,236
Thursday - 10,495
Friday - 10,735
Saturday - 10,338
I’ve gained this week, which sucks, but I’m hoping it’s because I’ve increased my weights during my strength training sessions. Also, if I’m being completely honest, I could have done better with snacking this week.
I have a problem with sugar, so my focus for this week will be to minimize my sugar intake. That’s MUCH easier said than done (at least for me), but I’ll start with having multiple snack skip days, I guess 🤷🏽♀️. I’ll keep you posted on that. I’ll also increase my steps to actually meet my daily steps goal lol since I’ve been focusing on strength training lately, I’ve been slacking on the steps.4 -
Happy Birthday Roger ... I hope you have a fantastic day 2
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Here is my Sunday friendly reminder of the people's steps I need ... Please have them in by Tuesday evening 7/5...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
@red1185 6/26 - 7/2
@Morethanjustanumber 7/2
@aactuallyaash 6/26 - 7/2
@nite_0wl 6/26 - 7/2
@MadDuck62 6/27 - 7/2
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps: GOAL 10,000 a day
Sunday - 14,963
Monday - 12,816
Tuesday - 13,321
Wednesday - 10,471
Thursday - 16,523
Friday - 19,446
Saturday - 21,297lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Welcome back! Look to your NSVs until the scale starts cooperating. I can see one with your working out. You will get the eating sorted out. Just start with one small thing that you can change with your eating. Right now for me it is cutting back on potato chips. I was eating a snack size bag every night. My first change is no eating the during the week. Second step will be cutting them out on the weekends. That’s my small change.
Thank you Linda. I’m trying so hard to stay positive and look at other signs of progress other than the scales. I have been able to build my muscle back up in the past month which really shows in my shoulders and arms. I do really struggle at the moment with snacking. I am quick to grab stuff and shove them in my mouth without thinking or caring about the consequences. I will try for some small changes this week. Thanks for the encouragement ♥️
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Welcome back Mari ... It is so nice to have you back with us and the step challenge ..You were missed
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Of all the changes you have made since starting your journey, which one has helped the most?
Logging honestly ..measuring all my food and walking 2 -
Sooo I just got back to the house after my long run. 6 miles. I ran a lot and walked some too but it got done. Along the way I passed a lady walking her dog. She told me I was amazing and inspiring. She stopped me to chat - she was recovering from a broken ankle and two surgeries and today she walked longer than she had before during recovery. She said I inspired her to go farther! So kind of her to say that. A big thanks to Ronnie and her dog for making this slow runner feel like an athlete this morning!
This also puts into perspective why I am running - to raise money for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and to recognize my husband's return to health after some pretty scary moments in late 2021.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
7/2 9,747 steps4 -
Happy birthday Roger!2
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