Shape Shifters Team Chat - AUGUST 2022
Replies
-
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Good Morning SS's.....You have a new member joining your awesome team ....Please welcome @rachelw124
WELCOME @Rachelw124 and I'm so glad you found our team! Take a few minutes and go back to page one of this chat thread and read our FAQ file which will answer many general questions on how things work. If you have questions and can't find an answer there, feel free to post and you'll have several who will attempt to assist you.
When you get a second, introduce yourself to the group and let us know a few of your goals for Sept and beyond. On behalf of myself (Captain) and our two Motivators @PatriceFitnessPal and @angmarie28 again, welcome!! Let us know what we can do to help you get on track and stay motivated.
If you're a walk/run fanatic, please join us each month for our Step Challenge and that will help to push you a few more steps and keep you active as you lose. Secondly, participate in our discussions, ask questions, offer suggestions, vent and rant when necessary about your struggles, share your triumphs to help motivate someone else and finally sign up for our weekly group challenges, which are always fun and varied each week to help you with different focus areas of your journey.
Take care and good luck in Sept.
Jessica
0 -
-
@Yukie_OP I wish I had energy, I am seriously exhausted, all the time, I crash so hard at the end of the day, I just have no other choice, lol2
-
Yukie_OP step update (goal 6k daily):
8/29 6,360
8/30 7,310
8/31 4,897
* The temperature is really increasing out here in SoCal... I refused to walk in 100+degree weather during my lunch break yesterday, and my little one needed extra help/attention with her homework assignment in the evening, so I didn't prioritize my steps.
Congrats @jessicakrall8 on your intentional walking goal. A cause for celebration indeed. Way to go on that 30 miles! 🤩
@Walela617 - Best of luck on your new challenge/program
@Rachelw124- Welcome to the team! looking forward to getting to know a bit about you.
1 -
@jessicakrall8 - There’s no shame in doing your best. I’ll bet your imagination is worse than the scale result will show. And, as @angmarie28 and @Walela617 point out, the scale can be an incomplete picture of health. Your body is definitely happier and healthier as a result of your walking. Building those long term habits will be so much more important than any short term gains. You’ll be able to solidify your habits even more once your kitchen is complete. Keep that positive momentum going! You’ve got this!! 💪1
-
@rachelw124 - Welcome to the Shape Shifter team!
The current members will be introducing ourselves when the moderators open the new Chat space for September. We start the week on Sunday.
I’m Patrice, a 57 year old woman living in Alexandria, Virginia — just a few miles south of Washington, DC. I signed up for MFP in December 2019 at my highest non-pregnancy weight of 168 pounds, but didn’t start logging my food and exercise regularly until March 2020.
The COVID-19 virus hit Alexandria in mid-March and life slowed down during the shutdown. Although I was still very busy at work, helping health and education leaders move their service delivery systems to Telehealth and virtual learning instead of in-person, my civic engagement and other volunteer activities decreased substantially.
So, I focused on my health as a way to increase my likelihood of surviving the coronavirus during the uncertain times before we had vaccines and clear treatment plans. I lost about 30 pounds by April 2021 (~138 pounds) but, as I got closer to my goal weight, it took a long time for the scale to move (e.g., about half a pound every couple of weeks). I joined the F2F challenge in June 2021 for extra support and reached my goal weight of 125 (mid-BMI normal range for my height, which is little over 5’3” tall).
I’m still working on maintaining my target weight between 120 and 130, and appreciate the support of the group while I figure out how to sustain my weight through the ups and downs of life. I’m trying to build a new business following employment changes caused by the pandemic, and dealing with other life transitions (e.g., empty nest and young adult sons who are not yet fully independent, traveling to care for aging relatives in Boston, etc.). Healthy eating, balanced nutrition, and regular exercise are lifelong habits I’m trying to incorporate more naturally into everyday life.
I try to give back to the group by serving as a team “motivator” so please let us know what kind of support works for you and how we can best motivate and encourage you. I’ll look forward to hearing about your goals and what brought you here.2 -
nancyinmo
I need to skip Saturday’s (9/3) weigh in as I’ll be traveling this weekend. Thank you!1 -
Yukie_OP Saturday weigh-in
PW: 132.2
CW: 131.4
*weighing in a day early to get it out of the way.
Happy Friday everyone.3 -
KHill875
Friday weigh in
PW: 145.1
CW: 145.6
I have gone back to old habits and emotionally eating. I feel like I do everything right and not lose any weight. But any over eating leads to weight gain.3 -
The team chat for September is open! Please continue the last August weigh-ins and news here, and go to the new thread for (re)introductions, goal setting, and all the new fun:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10872997/shape-shifters-team-chat-september-2022/p1?new=12 -
Good morning Shape Shifters!
pedal__power
PW: 199.4
CW: 197.4
I'm so glad the scale is back on track. It took a climb on me the past week, it was back at over 201 for several days and on those days I seriously wanted to through the towel in, it was so frustrating to see despite daily food logging and staying on target for calories and exercise. I hope the lower number continues. I'd like to set myself goals for September, need to do something thinking about this.
Sorry I don't have time to write back to many of your posts, but I have been reading them all!
Happy Friday!3 -
Daily Step goal: 10,000
Wed 8/31: 11,700
Thu 9/1: 10,297
2 -
frankwbrown
Friday Weigh-in
August week 5
PW: 224.7
CW: 225.3 ( gained 0.6 lbs; 0.27%)
1 -
@PatriceFitnessPal
Thank you so much for your sweet reply, I really appreciate it!
@jessicakrall8
Thank you for the support as well! Some tests showed that the bacteria didn't spread, so that is good news. Awesome job on hitting your 30 miles a month. I know how you feel regarding avoiding the scale. I haven't checked in several months either. I think I am back at or even over my highest weight and I feel awful about it. I just keep thinking "what if I had lost these months instead of gained, imagine where I would be then instead!". It's so disappointing. But I also try to remind myself that I have done it once, so I can do it again. I am giving myself another month to get back on track, and then I will step on the scale at the start of October no matter what. Hiding from it isn't doing any good either. Also I am sure nobody will be ashamed of you. This journey is about a lot more than just seeing the number on the scale going down. You are a wonderful team captain and we are super lucky to have you; that goes for good and bad months.2 -
Steps
Aug 31: 21.501
Sep 1: 22.630
Hello Shape Shifters. The past few days haven't been bad. The weather is a bit warmer than I'd like, but I don't feel like I am dying and the mornings are actually really nice for walks. Too bad I was lazy on Wednesday and didn't go in the morning... I did manage to go around 18:00, but it was really sunny and I didn't enjoy myself. I walked the lap with a sand path while wearing my sandals so that was a real slog. I know wearing my hiking shoes is better there, but I just feel much more comfortable on my sandals so I rather deal with dirt and twigs and rocks under my feet for that stretch. Thursday was lazy; I just stepped a lot around the house while Tinus was being sleepy outside. I even fit a nap in. My sleep has been much better now that I go to bed early enough. It took some effort because 20:00 is really early, but it takes me a while to fall asleep and I tend to wake up around 6:00 so it is the right time for me.
Happy Weekend everyone 1 -
Bearchested
Friday
PW: 195.6
CW: 196.6
LTD: 10.4
I'm working with a weightlifting coach, and have been consistent with logging all my food for the past week, without judging myself. I'm down to 22% body fat per my scale, so I have a bit of a recomposition going on. And I've been consistent with my lifting workouts this past week. So I've had a few non-scale victories.
Since I plan to be around this weight while I continue this recomp, can I please move to the maintenance group? Thanks!3 -
Cre804
PW 195.0
CW 193.5
I’m still dealing with Achilles tendinitis so I went to my doc on Tuesday. He gave me arch supports and a heel lift to help take the stress off my tendon. It does seem to help, but I'm not wild about wearing my sneakers in the house but I'm trying to break them in to get ready for our trip. The lift makes me tilt forward and affects my balance somewhat so I’ll have to be careful that I don’t fall. But I’m still resting and trying to stay off my feet as much as possible in hopes that it will improve before our trip.
On Wednesday I finally got my postponed massage and it was wonderful-probably the best I’ve ever had! I’m going to see if I can budget for their membership option after our trip. The masseuse said that I was extremely tight all over, not just the trouble spots I pointed out. I can definitely tell that I’ve been missing my yoga! It starts up again while I'm on vacation so I'm looking forward to getting back into it once I get home. So I'm sore today, both from the gym and from my
massage, but it’s a good kind of sore!3 -
bearchested wrote: »Bearchested
Friday
PW: 195.6
CW: 196.6
LTD: 10.4
I'm working with a weightlifting coach, and have been consistent with logging all my food for the past week, without judging myself. I'm down to 22% body fat per my scale, so I have a bit of a recomposition going on. And I've been consistent with my lifting workouts this past week. So I've had a few non-scale victories.
Since I plan to be around this weight while I continue this recomp, can I please move to the maintenance group? Thanks!
Hey there @bearchested if I'm correct, you're wanting to go to the Support team and take a little time off from the scale, correct? Maintenance is when you've reached your goal and you want to go to the Goal Zone team. Let me know, but I think that's what I read between the lines. We'll get you straight...
Jessica0 -
Mulecanter
Friday
PW: 221.5
CW: 220.52 -
jessicakrall8 wrote: »bearchested wrote: »Bearchested
Friday
PW: 195.6
CW: 196.6
LTD: 10.4
I'm working with a weightlifting coach, and have been consistent with logging all my food for the past week, without judging myself. I'm down to 22% body fat per my scale, so I have a bit of a recomposition going on. And I've been consistent with my lifting workouts this past week. So I've had a few non-scale victories.
Since I plan to be around this weight while I continue this recomp, can I please move to the maintenance group? Thanks!
Hey there @bearchested if I'm correct, you're wanting to go to the Support team and take a little time off from the scale, correct? Maintenance is when you've reached your goal and you want to go to the Goal Zone team. Let me know, but I think that's what I read between the lines. We'll get you straight...
Jessica
Yes, the support team please. I'd like to get to around 18% body fat, which would put me around 188lbs.
1 -
I'm way behind in posting steps but my Apple Health app never let's me down.
leni1us
Friday
PW: 157.8
CW: 158.1 (Going the wrong direction)
Steps
8/27 6,907
8/28 14,047
8/29 7,473
8/30 9,109
8/31 9,632
9/1 10,594
9/2 10,412
I'm really trying to up my step count and cut back on processed foods and alcohol. I have to get the scale moving in the right direction.
1 -
Izzyred9400
Sat
PW 134.8
CW 134.8
I'm happy with that as because of back pain I couldn't exercise or walk much.Thanks so much @PatriceFitnessPal & @jessicakrall8 & @Pupowl & @Yukie_OP for your concern & kind words.Ive rested this week & now I'm at Heathrow Airport London for our flight to Mykonos.Hope to relax after a stressful month with health issues.Made an appointment with my GP on my return to discuss meds or changes to lifestyle.
@jessicakrall8 here are my steps,I did post the missing one for 8/23 but maybe u missed it.
8/23 17,095
8/30 3,271
8/31 8,621
9/1 6,792
9/2 14,544
I will add tomorrow for the last day .Please could I be excused for 4 weekly weigh ins.We are away for nearly the whole of September.Lucky me 😀 I am hoping not to repeat my gain as in June.I will post my steps & some photos when I can.2 -
Forgot to say @jessicakrall8 fantastic achievement meeting your intentional walking goals 30 miles woo hoo.Im sure you'll soon get back on track with your eating goals.
Also could you put me down for 13,000 steps for September,I will try & drag myself off the sunbed !!1 -
Bassclef
Friday
PW 186
CW 1862 -
CasandraW
Saturday weigh in
PW 232.4
CW 235
Going the wrong direction. Food has been pretty good, I’ve been logging most days. This is huge for me, logging in a healthy way. I’ll try to keep it up.
It’s been a really stressful couple of weeks, maybe that has something to do with it. Next week will be better2 -
Nataliewr0403
Saturday
PW. 137.8
CW 136.5
Steps
8/28 9607
8/29. 9752
8/30 10,888
8/31. 8814
9/1. 11,691
9/2. 10,066
Well, a little extra work this week to get rid of my vacation shenanigans is paying off.
Hope you all have a great weekend.
1 -
Good morning y'all! Got up and walked this morning, made/ate lunch and getting ready to head out to run some errands. Hope all y'all have a terrific #Caturday!
@izzyred9400 Sorry I missed that date...I even went back to look and missed it! WHEW! Good think we're both on vacation! I got you down for Sept's step challenge at 13k. Have a wonderful time in Greece! Can't wait to see your pics so I can live vicariously through your adventures! Also, very glad you're getting answers and tackling your health issues...I'm sure you'll find the right balance for your BP issues. **HUGS**
@Nataliewr0403 Very nice loss and stepping this week! Great job!
Jessica0 -
-
Hi everyone!
Thanks Jess - I saw your reply to my post. I went back to the home page and found this (My questions were already answered!):
SEPTEMBER TIMETABLE
Starting Weights - Submit from Sun AUG 28 - Sat SEPT 3
Week 1 Weigh-in - Submit from Sun SEPT 4 - Sat SEPT 10
Week 1 Winners Posted - Sun SEPTEMBER 11
Week 2 Weigh-in - Submit from Sun SEPT 11 - Sat SEPT 17
Week 2 Winners Posted - Sun SEPTEMBER 18
Week 3 Weigh-in - Submit from Sun SEPT 18 - Sat SEPT 24
Week 3 Winners Posted - Sun SEPTEMBER 25
Week 4 Weigh-in - Submit from Sun SEPT 25 - Sat OCT 1
Week 4 and SEPTEMBER GRAND FINALE Winners Posted - Sun OCTOBER 1
I will post my Starting weight here (I may have already done so, but I'm not 100% sure). Note that I am not counting the Thursday, 9/01 weigh-in because it said 166.6 following a night of binging; however, the next day (Friday 9/02) it said 164.0; so I believe that should be my starting weight (otherwise, I feel like I would be "cheating"!):
My weigh-in days will be Thursday and I will post my updated weight (Week 1) on Thursday, September 8th.
Steps:
09/01: 11,138
09/02: 12,411
1 -
Hi Jess, Thanks for that! Weird, My weight on Thursday, September 1st said 166.6 (following a "last meal" binge night the previous evening), but then on Friday morning it said 164.0! I'm not sure whether we should call the 164 on September 2nd my August end weight or my September start weight - I guess it's the same thing?
My weigh-in days will be Thursdays to coincide with the "Path to Lifestyle Change" program's weigh-ins; so going by the following (from our Shape Shifters home page), my Starting Weight for September was last week and next week (Thursday, September 8th) I should report my Week 1 Weigh-in:
SEPTEMBER TIMETABLE
Starting Weights - Submit from Sun AUG 28 - Sat SEPT 3
Week 1 Weigh-in - Submit from Sun SEPT 4 - Sat SEPT 10
I know I'll get it eventually!
Have a great Labor Day weekend everyone!1
This discussion has been closed.