WeightNoMore Team Chat - JULY 2022
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Seltzer_lover
Weigh-in Day: Mondays
7/18: 235.2
7/25: 232.93 -
minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »Important Question!
PATIENCE. Being patient and trusting that I'm doing the right thing for my body, especially when the scale is not being kind for a month or two.3 -
Weigh In Day: Monday
PW (Previous Weight): 168.2
CW (Current Weight): 167.6
Steps
Sunday: 13,210
Monday: 13,257
Tuesday: 10,935
Wednesday: 12,914
Thursday: 11,436
Friday: 8,186
Saturday: 7,976
TOTAL: 77,914
@minstrelofsarcasm the hardest thing about losing weight is consistency. I know I don't have to be perfect but as long as I keep going and not give up I'm getting ahead
Nice loss @worldtrav89 @shnkrnrynn and @shinskin last week. Keep up the great work
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@minstrelofsarcasm
The hardest part about weight loss for me has been maintaining. I lose weight then gain it back.
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Hi WNM...You have another new member joining your team ...Please welcome @kayedgibson
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I started my summer holidays on June 29th. I spent a week in Montreal and then made my way east 2000 kms to see my family. This is where I have been for the last 2 1/2 weeks. I did take my scale with me although I didn't unpack it. Finally Sunday I did and this is my first weight in since June.
July 24th
Weigh In Day: Sunday
Previous Weight: June 12th - 233.2
Current Weight: July 24th - 231.2
I will take it, especially seeing's the amount of ice cream I have eaten. I am still getting steps in however so that is a good thing. I look forward to returning to my old routine on August 5th when I return home.
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minstrelofsarcasm
July Week Five
Previous Weight: 174.4 lbs
Current Weight: 179.4 lbs
Loss to Date: 54.6 lbs
Oh boy. If this isn't a post-workout bloat, I don't know what is. From the soreness in my hamstrings and shoulders, I can almost guarantee this is a sign that my muscles are retaining water to better repair themselves.
And sure, my eating has not been great, and neither has my sleep schedule, and maybe my workout routine is all over the place... but that is no indication of holding onto a whopping 17,500 extra calories over the past week. I don't even know if that's possible without intentionally doing it. Maybe I could have eaten that many calories while recovering from a breakup? But that's not my situation right now, and my eating is far from THAT out of control.
I bought myself a couple updates for my kitchen, hoping that the joy of cooking with my new pan and matching slotted spoon will keep me from ordering so much delivery throughout the week. There's a lot of good quality food in my fridge, and I've started doing amateur cooking streams for a group of recent college graduates I've taken under my wing, so maybe they will also help hold me accountable.
I also told my personal trainer friend to really push me, since I've informally become one of her clients. Last night, she had me do six sets of deadlifts (one warmup of 95lbs x 8 reps, four of 115lbs x 8 reps, and one 125lbs to failure - I think it was 6 reps?), and oh boy are my legs not happy with me. I could have probably gone heavier than 125lbs had I not already done 40 full deadlifts prior - telling her this, she proceeded to add deadlifts into the plan for my next training session, just so we could determine where my true maximum is. Luckily, the rest of that program should be upper body focused.
But outside of personal training sessions, I'm struggling to remain motivated or have any sort of discipline. I do not currently have a gym membership. I purchase drop-in credits for the spin studio whenever they go on sale, but I do not want to go back to a straight-up cardio regimen, and really don't want to financially support the owner more than I already do. He's... not my favorite person. There is a gym in my building, but I keep staying up late and skipping my morning workout.
I've got options. I can get a membership to a local gym near me, which offers classes and access to a peloton database on top of all the standards found in gyms. I can switch to afternoon workouts and see if I'm better at committing to being in the gym AFTER the workday. I change out of my work clothes as soon as I get home anyway, maybe it's as simple as that. I can also go back to F45, but that's a 40 minute drive, which is tough early in the morning. Lots of things to consider. I'll report back when there's more to say.
Anywho. That was a lot. This week, the goal is to keep it simple, and watch as the water weight drops. I talk about getting back to basics a lot, but I think I've finally got enough structure in place that I can actually do it? Maybe? Potentially? We'll see.2 -
Welcome aboard, @kayedgibson !!! I'm Ashley, one of the captains here in Team Weight No More. We're glad you're here! Let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Can't wait to get started with you officially on the team next week!Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Hi WNM... You have a member re-joining your marvelous team ... Please welcome back @Zumba_Luvah
WELCOME BACK @Zumba_Luvah !!!! So happy to see you back with us!@minstrelofsarcasm these numbers are super low, you can ignore them if it brings the average too low for the week. I am feeling much better and should get more steps in this week.
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Whoa whoa whoa, we are not focused on the average, but the total steps accumulated. Our goal is not to maintain a specific average from week to week - we're just trying to keep moving, and every step counts. The step challenge is only a competition if you want it to be one, otherwise it's just something to help hold you accountable. Heck, some of your step counts are higher than mine were this past week. I think YOU'RE holding ME accountable. Glad you're feeling betterseltzer_lover wrote: »minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »Important Question!
PATIENCE. Being patient and trusting that I'm doing the right thing for my body, especially when the scale is not being kind for a month or two.
@seltzer_lover - That pesky scale loves playing mind games, doesn't it? We can do everything right, and the scale decides to take its anger out on us. It's just rude.cleaneater80 wrote: »@minstrelofsarcasm the hardest thing about losing weight is consistency. I know I don't have to be perfect but as long as I keep going and not give up I'm getting ahead
@cleaneater80 - Isn't that the truth! It's easy to start something, maybe even hold onto it for a couple days or a week, but the first setback (or every setback, honestly) is always rough. Hang in there! We're all here to support your journey.Zumba_Luvah wrote: »@minstrelofsarcasm
The hardest part about weight loss for me has been maintaining. I lose weight then gain it back.
@Zumba_Luvah - YES! I remember hitting 155lbs a couple years back and thinking I had everything figured out, but that cockiness came back to hit me and I just gained a bunch of it right back. Staying the same sounds like it would be so much easier than losing, especially if you've seen a bunch of plateaus while trying to lose, but then intentionally trying to maintain? It's an entirely different beast.
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Hi WNM..You have a new member joining your awesome team...Please welcome @no_more_weighting 4
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Pizzafruit
Weigh In Day: Tuesday
PW: 279
CW: 278
A loss is a loss, is a loss.3 -
Hi guys, just my steps and weigh in- steps first
Steps
Sun-12185
Mon-13355
Tues-5528
Wed-5415
Thurs- 3021
Fri- 9614
Sat- 4241
Shinskin
Wednesdays
PW 358.4
CW 359.0
Another week where I have no idea why I gained... even though it's only half a pound... I have a lot to lose so this shouldn't be happening. I have only had pop 1 day this week (at a party) and i have not eaten over what i should be eating. I did have a takeout meal yesterday (I usually do on tuesdays) so maybe it's water weight more than usual... if i have a big drop tomorrow, that would explain it!
Anyway I am still down compared to the start of the month, so that i'm grateful for!3 -
Hi WNM.. Another new member joining your wonderful team .. Please welcome @corinaogea 3
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~ Step Challenge Results ~
Team Statistics -
Steppers: 6
Total Steps: 330,165
Average Steps Per Stepper: 55,028
The Leaderboard -
@cleaneater80 - 77,914 total | 11,131 average
@ljdanny - 75,336 total | 10,762 average
@MotylekOkruchy - 74,594 total | 10,656 average - Most Steps in One Day!!!
@shinskin - 53,359 total | 7,623 average
@shnkrnrynn - 31,895 total | 4,556 average
@pacsnc - 17,067 total | 2,438 average - Most Consistent!!!
Not a bad week! Over half of us reaching five digits for our average step count, and the six of you managed to trek an impressive 330,000 steps! Even just seeing that number makes my legs tired.2 -
Nice loss @pizzafruit and @9Harvey - I would love to see Montreal one day.
@minstrelofsarcasm I'm trying to cook more at home. Planning ahead is my problem but I'm working on it. We have also been camping alot more this summer so trying to make healthy meals besides hot dogs has been my most recent challenge
anyone know some quick decent meals for camping? tacos are our go-to
@shinskin I'm glad you are looking at the long term picture for weight loss. there's so many factors that take place when you are just looking at it one week at a time
@minstrelofsarcasm - I'd like to ask for my weigh in to be Tuesday this coming week as it's a long weekend up in Canada and I won't have access to my scale1 -
Could I please be excused from weighing in this week? I am on vacation and I do not have a scale. I am trying to eat somewhat healthy. I was just at a buffet fir dinner and did pile my plate with salad, fish and mussels, I did have some lasagna but I thought I did pretty well. I also got in 2 walks this week.2
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Another new member joining your wonderful team ...Please welcome @melissacoleman430 1
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Hi I’m Melissa. My Dr told me today to lower my calories. I’m diabetic but have good labs except triglycerides bc of medicine. I don’t want to have to take statins so I’m counting calories to lose weight. I need to lose 75 lbs. Someone sent me a video about diabetes and it was pretty scary, recently diagnosed and want to not be dependent on meds so here I am.
CW 243
GW 190
Highest weight 258
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Weigh in 7.27.2022
Weigh in day: wednesday
Pw: 224.8
Cw: 2272 -
pacsnc6
Thursday weigh in
PW 156
CW 156
Yay I managed to stay stable in spite of all the fluids and not much walking due to the hot weather2 -
Weigh In Day: Thursdays
PW (Previous Weight): 184.8 (July 22th)
CW (Current Weight): 186.8 (July 28th)
LTD: 84.3lbs3 -
Gigglemachine
Weigh day: Saturday (usually!)
PW: 198
CW: 198
Sorry team, no loss this week. My excuse is that I'm weighing myself 2 days early as going to France tomorrow 😆
Have a great weekend everyone, au revoir
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Rachelrjh
Weigh in Friday
Pw: 152
Cw:152
“Put all excuses aside and remember this: YOU are capable.”
-Zig Ziglar
From the Motivation app
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Hi WNM..You have another new member joining your team ...Please welcome @SarahJoyManea 1
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MotylekOkruchy
Fridays
PW: 138.1
CW: 140.5
And here's what (in my opinion) contributed to this gain:
Last Thursday my left foot started to feel numb. Moving or massaging it did not help and it's been feeling numb/asleep for over a week. I turned to google and found out that it's a typical symptom of multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and other, equally optimistic conditions. I freaked out, got scared, started comforting myself with ... food. Of course!
Then we had this thing called Open House at work, on Wednesday. First time ever. Quite a big deal considering who was coming. Saying that it's been pretty stressful is a serious understatement. And to make literally everything worse, heat wave reached us on Monday - and yes, it is still very much with us. That open house was mainly outside because of covid. At 98F. More stress = more eating.
Family disturbances like a need to find a new piano teacher for my daughter (her current teacher decided to go back to Japan) and my teenage son in love thus coming back from dates way too late for his mother's liking (I can't fall asleep until he's back home!) - piece of cake! Right?!
There's been some other minor issues not even worth mentioning but they all add up...
I stopped checking the weight until this morning. I expected it to be worse.
I did not neglect my foot. I saw a doctor yesterday. He excluded multiple sclerosis and diabetes right away as well as neurological reasons. (I was so relieved to learn that, that I ate a bar of white chocolate upon returning home.)
I am to see a vascular surgeon but there's a long wait time.
They also tested my blood - lab results show vit B12 deficiency. I already started taking a supplement.
So here's where I am. Today, with worst-case scenarios out of my head, I've been doing pretty well regarding eating. I am right at my MFP calorie limit and hope not to eat anymore today. I really really hope taking B12 vit supplement helps and this is just vitamin deficiency, not anything more serious.4 -
Hi WNM....Another new member joining your team...Please welcome @Sunflowersong7 3
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The August Team Chat is open! Finish up today's weigh-ins here, and go to the new month to introduce yourself, tell everyone about your goals and commitments for August:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10870453/weightnomore-team-chat-august-2022/p1?new=10 -
The August Habit Tracker is also up and ready to be filled in -
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10870457/f2f-habit-tracker-august-2022#latest
Think about a few things you really want to commit to this coming month, follow the instructions in the post, then make the check marks grow!1 -
Browan19
PW- 205.4
CW- 203.8
Steps for the Week:
Saturday: 5,634
Sunday: 5,473
Monday: 11,016
Tuesday: 10,964
Wednesday: 11,078
Thursday: 10,412
Friday: 4,8191 -
Melaniedscott
Sat weigh day
PW: 218.9
CW: 220
Ooff. So, the last two weeks have been total insanity. The conference was great. I hiked so much.
The upgrade was fine...we're still adjusting. My big presentation went really well. Apparently, my director has been getting calls all week about how great it was. And it has been non-stop.
I went to the botanical gardens today to decompress. The weather was lovely. The crazy number of people, not so much. It is a botanical garden, not a playground. Many gorgeous flowers, a couple butterflies.
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This chat is now closed - go to August!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10870453/weightnomore-team-chat-august-2022#latest0
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