WeightNoMore Team Chat - AUGUST 2022
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I'm back and ready to shed some pounds this month! I weighed in at my highest weight ever on July 23rd, at 207.2. So I rejoined this group and am ready to get back to a lower weight. I weighed in this past Saturday at 205, so I'm down 2.2 so far.
My SW for this month is 205 and I'll be weighing in on Saturdays6 -
Hi all, thanks for having me!
About me:
My name is Christie. I live in a rural town in Australia, where I work as an accountant at a gold mine. It's interesting work most of the time, and I get to see some pretty cool stuff (like going underground to see equipment in action, or watching them smelt a gold bar)! Unfortunately, it does mean I spend about 9 hours a day stuck sitting at a desk, which doesn't do great things for my body. I try to get myself up for a quick walk around at least every hour but sometimes I'm too busy, or forget, or think "I'll do that in a minute" but next thing it's been another hour!
Outside of work, I'm married with a three year old son who is the absolute light of my life! Seriously, he is the best kid ever. He has the best sense of humour and, while he is sometimes a bit of a threenager, he's mostly kind and loving and gentle, and that makes me feel great as a mum!
I was part of the F2F challenge (in another team) a year or two ago, but I dropped out of all the challenges I was in at some point. I got myself too overwhelmed. I've been on and off MFP for like 10 years and I managed to lose 15lbs at one point. But then covid hit, and I started working from home, and I lost all my momentum. I love working from home, but it makes it harder for me to keep in routine - I sit for longer periods without getting up to go see someone/go to the printer/etc. and there's an abundance of food available at any time (at work, if I don't bring it, I can't eat it)! Things are starting to settle back into some level of normalcy now, I will still occasionally work from home if I need to but mostly I'm back on site.
I have PCOS and insulin resistance, and I fully admit I don't take the best care of my health to minimise the impact of these. I need to focus on my health before I develop diabetes and other complications associated with PCOS! My research on PCOS has indicated that workouts should be kept slow and low-stress so I'm focusing on increasing my daily step count and keeping track of my calorie intake, for now. I do enjoy yoga and walking, so those are some great options. I do not enjoy strength training, but it seems that is one of the better workout options for my condition so I am aiming to do more of that.
Initial Starting Weight: 138.3kg (304.9lbs)
August Starting Weight: 132.3kg (291.7lbs) <- from Friday 29th July
August Goal Weight: 129.9kg (286.4lbs)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 64kg (141lbs)5 -
Thanks for the encouragement, @minstrelofsarcasm . Overall, I'm aiming for progress and consistency, like you said. I'm ashamed to be past 200 though (that being the highest weight I've been at before this) and I cannot wait to be consistently below 200. My husband and I both weighed in today for our own personal accountability, and I was happy to see that I was still tracking downwards which made me happy, considering I haven't been ultra restrictive with what I've eaten. Just a little more home cooking and a few more steps thrown into my day.
However, I'd like to admit a negative feeling to you guys today. Neither I nor my husband told each other what we weighed on Friday when we decided we wanted to be more intentional about our eating habits and activity. He mentioned today the weight he had lost already, and I realized that we actually were at the same weight, 204lbs, on Friday! I was so ashamed of that and didn't dare mention that we had the same starting weight! And today, he was actually less than me by 2lbs!
I know its not a competition with him and that women and men lose weight differently, and I know he's not the type of person to think anything different of me if I do weigh more than him. But I've just never weighed more than him before, and it made me feel ashamed, even though I'm also losing. To realize we are so similar in weight was shocking to me! I really hope that he loses the weight he wants to lose for his own health and happiness, but I also hope he doesn't leave me in the dust and I just feel worse about myself, if that makes sense.
But, mini rant aside. I will choose not to dwell on those self conscious feelings. I'm going to allow myself to be thankful for the small victory I saw on the scale for myself and try to focus on my own journey. I'll do a 30 minute workout in our garage, eat moderately, and enjoy life! I even still plan to visit my local coffee shop and grab one of their sweet coffee drinks to enjoy around brunch time. Consistent baby steps every day I think is what's going to make the difference for me!
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minstrelofsarcasm
August Week One
Previous Weight: 179.4 lbs
Current Weight: 176.6 lbs
Loss to Date: 57.4 lbs
Quick Recap: Last week, my eating was all over the place, I had completed two difficult workouts back-to-back, I had a broken toe. My previous weight was absolutely water retention.
This week, there's still some obvious water retention. But I'm feeling good. I decided to cut through my own bulls- nonsense and join a nearby gym rather than continue in my cycle of: get too little sleep -> wake up early -> decide to skip the workout in lieu of more sleep -> go to work -> decide not to work out afterwards in lieu of time on the couch -> stay up too late. This led to exercising only 1-2 times per week, as compared to my typical 5-6 when I was on top of my routine.
I signed up on Saturday morning, after noticing how bloated and icky I felt (for the past several weeks, even). Sunday morning, I went in to sign the waiver and take a tour, leading to spending a good 45 minutes working out afterwards. Had I remembered to bring my headphones, I may have stuck around longer. I started on the stair climber, a machine I rarely got to use and have a love/hate relationship with, then moved over to a couple of the resistance machines.
When I made it to the leg press, I decided to test myself. I started at 120lbs, something I knew I could do, and worked my way up 5-10 lbs at a time. My goal was to see if I could press my weight. It wasn't easy, but I managed a good six reps. I continued laddering up, five pounds and four reps at a time, stopping myself after I hit 200 lbs, heavier than I am right now. I imagine, had I not worn myself out with nearly 50 reps at lower weights, I expect I'd be able to try for more. But that's for another day.
And then yesterday... my friend/personal trainer reminded me that I had agreed to test my deadlift capacity, even though it was upper body day. So, glutes and hamstrings already sore, I discovered I can deadlift 170 lbs. We could have tested even heavier limits, but it took a while to get there, and I was also promised that my shoulders would hate me in the morning.
All that to say, my body hurts today, and I can bet some of the weight I'm holding onto right now is water to help my muscles repair themselves. I'm happy with this drop, but I'm also very aware that two weeks ago, I was several pounds lighter. I'm ready to get back into the low 170s, and then back into the 160s, and if I could see the 150s by the end of the year, I'll be delighted. But that's still five months of time. 20 lbs is absolutely doable in five months. Just need to take it one decision at a time.5 -
TwistedSassette wrote: »I have PCOS and insulin resistance, and I fully admit I don't take the best care of my health to minimise the impact of these. I need to focus on my health before I develop diabetes and other complications associated with PCOS! My research on PCOS has indicated that workouts should be kept slow and low-stress so I'm focusing on increasing my daily step count and keeping track of my calorie intake, for now. I do enjoy yoga and walking, so those are some great options. I do not enjoy strength training, but it seems that is one of the better workout options for my condition so I am aiming to do more of that.
@TwistedSassette - Glad to have you here with us! I can absolutely relate to your story. In 2017, a doctor told me that I was bordering on pre-diabetic, which led me to immediately join a gym and focus on my health, because I was terrified. And then in late 2019, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, which is another condition that can be held back by eating well and exercising consistently. Health is a fantastic motivator, especially when faced with illness. And I can confirm from personal experience that being physically active in some way is fantastic for mitigating symptoms.
If you're not a fan of strength training in general, you can incorporate small strength things into walking, if you'd like. There's a ton of benefits from carrying around dumbbells or a heavy backpack while walking, even if you're not doing any particular movements with them. The same applies for incorporating weights into yoga. What kinds of exercises were you looking into doing?
@Sunflowersong7 -
I remember when I started out on here, I was almost 240lbs (and was so ashamed I didn't let myself officially add in my weight until I had been at it for a month and down to 234lbs). I was so mad at myself for letting things get so out of hand. And when I finally made it to Onederland, I was adamant that I would never be over 200 ever again. Until I was. And then I wasn't again. And then I was again. And then I wasn't. Believe me when I tell you how frustrating it was. So, you're not alone in that journey.
As for your husband being ever so slightly lighter than you... men are more likely to lose weight linearly, as their hormones do not shift as drastically, and then tend to hold onto less stress, and their muscles recover more quickly from working out, and and and and and - Men are lucky. And even knowing that, it's so much harder to feel like it's okay. It's a completely valid feeling, especially with how society has us brainwashed. I hope you feel loved every inch of this adventure, regardless of where it may take you. And know that you can always pop in here and chat with us - I can guarantee you're not the only person feeling the way you feel.
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minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »
@TwistedSassette - Glad to have you here with us! I can absolutely relate to your story. In 2017, a doctor told me that I was bordering on pre-diabetic, which led me to immediately join a gym and focus on my health, because I was terrified. And then in late 2019, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, which is another condition that can be held back by eating well and exercising consistently. Health is a fantastic motivator, especially when faced with illness. And I can confirm from personal experience that being physically active in some way is fantastic for mitigating symptoms.
If you're not a fan of strength training in general, you can incorporate small strength things into walking, if you'd like. There's a ton of benefits from carrying around dumbbells or a heavy backpack while walking, even if you're not doing any particular movements with them. The same applies for incorporating weights into yoga. What kinds of exercises were you looking into doing?
@minstrelofsarcasm Thank you for the warm welcome I agree, declining health/looming health issues can be a great motivator!
I have tried many types of exercise over the years, and I am part of a few challenges here on MFP that mix things up a bit. The thing with strength training is I don't mind actually doing the work, but I hate the muscle soreness over the next couple of days! That's the killer. I know, I know, it's a "good pain" but I don't like it lol. I do find that certain yoga flows are great for developing strength (especially when you weigh as much as I do, you have to be strong enough to hold your weight!). At home I have an adjustable kettlebell, dumbbells, and resistance bands, but I rarely use them if I'm being honest. My employer pays for gym usage so I also have that option - my sister also just joined so we're hoping to get there a couple of days a week if our schedules can align, though I admit the machines in the gym are a bit scary!
For now, I'm nursing a knee injury on one leg and a foot injury on the other so hobbling is about all I can manage this week. Hoping to see some improvement by the end of the week and then I can start doing more things again!
@Sunflowersong7 I know just how you feel! About a year ago, my hubby (who was the stay at home parent in our household) felt he was a bit too heavy, so he decided to start a yard maintenance business to be more active and lose weight (mowing lawns, etc). He's type 2 diabetic, has high blood pressure, and generally spent more time sitting than standing. So he started the business, it did take of pretty quickly and he's been busy. He drinks coke several times a day, he doesn't watch what he eats at all, and eats these massive portions. And he lost so much weight it's ridiculous! Without even trying! Like, he had to punch extra holes in his belt so he could still wear it (and now he's in the last of those holes and looking to punch some more - or buy a new belt, perhaps). And here I am 10 years on MFP, know exactly how to do the losing weight thing, could tell you the calorie count in just about anything, and I'm heavier than when I started here! I tell ya, men just have it so much easier when it comes to weight loss (no offence to the men here, sorry, but it's the truth). You don't realise how much these hormones affect our weight loss efforts!
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Weigh In Day: Monday (but on Tuesday this time)
PW (Previous Weight): 211
CW (Current Weight): 210
Steps July 25- July 31
July 25- 2362
July 26 - 4353
July 27 - 4052
July 28 - 8571
July 29 - 8757
July 30 - 14190
July 31 - 8034
Total Kms on foot last week - 32.86 km ( I KNOW!!!)
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I have been on vacation, I feel very bloated even though I have eaten pretty well. We have had a ton of alcohol which I don't normally do. I am going to have detox when I get home, lol. I have been eating salads, they are so good someone else makes them. My plan is to get up early to walk. We only have a few days left for vacation. 2 weeks is a long time but we have been having a great time visiting family but I also miss my family at home. I will have to make some sort of plan for when I get home.4
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Thank you all for your comments! Logically, I know that his journey is going to look so much different than mine, but selfishly, I would like for him to be struggling just a tiny bit more with it! Hahaha
Thank you all also for posting! I like to see how no matter where we all are starting from or what methods we are using, everyone is on the same team for the same goals! @TwistedSassette My job literally pays for my gym membership too, but its about a 30 minute drive one way and on top of that I always felt self conscious that I would see people I work with there... and everyone else I work with is soooo fit lol. I ended up just setting up a few dumbbells at home with my treadmill and it has made it feel much more doable! So giant kudos to you @minstrelofsarcasm for taking the plunge to the gym and absolutely killing it! Maybe one day when I feel a little more confident I'll use my work pass again!2 -
Weigh In Day: typically Monday but Tuesday this week
PW (Previous Weight): 167.6
CW (Current Weight): 169.44 -
Weigh in 8.3.2022
Weigh in day: wednesday
Pw: 227
Cw: 218.6
The time of day that you weigh is super important. Last week I had forgotten to weigh in in the morning and so I did it right before bed and this morning I did it at my normal time as soon as I woke up.3 -
Remember to Get Your Step Counts in Today!
I currently have steps for:
shnkrnrynn ~ ljdanny ~ Browan19 ~ pacsnc2 -
Welcome all new teammates!!3 -
MotylekOkruchy
steps:
Sunday: 8909
Monday: 7912
Tuesday: 10398
Wednesday: 13875
Thursday: 9841
Friday: 8493
Saturday: 9814
TOTAL: 69,242
@minstrelofsarcasm Thanks for the reminder - Is it Wednesday already???2 -
~ Step Challenge Results ~JULY WEEK FIVE
Team Statistics -
Steppers: 5
Total Steps: 256,742
Average Steps Per Stepper: 51,348
The Leaderboard -
@MotylekOkruchy - 69,242 total | 9,892 average
@Browan19 - 59,396 total | 8,485 average
@ljdanny - 55,383 total | 7,912 average
@shnkrnrynn - 50,319 total | 7,188 average - Most Steps in One Day!
@pacsnc - 22,402 total | 3,200 average - Most Consistent!MONTH OF JULYTeam Statistics -
Steppers: 8
Total Steps: 1,448,526!!!!
Average Steps Per Stepper: 181,066
The Leaderboard -
@MotylekOkruchy - 305,454 total - Most Consistent Week to Week!
@ljdanny - 281,718 total
@shnkrnrynn - 254,090 total
@Browan19 - 190,420 total
@shinskin - 131,425 total
@pacsnc - 125,819 total
@cleaneater80 - 82,865 total
@BodyTalking - 76,735 total
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Wow, there's a lot of steps there! Well done everyone!3
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MotylekOkruchy wrote: »@minstrelofsarcasm Thanks for the reminder - Is it Wednesday already???
I know, right!?! It has been Monday all week so far, how can it possibly be Wednesday?2 -
July 31st
Weigh In Day: Sunday
Previous Weight: July 24th - 231.2
Current Weight: July 31st - 229.0
I still haven't made the trek back to where I live. I extended my trip another week. But I leave tomorrow arriving back home on Sunday.
I will be happy to get back to a routine and the gym even though I have managed to lose weight since being away the last 5 weeks. 5 -
Pacsnc6
Thursday weigh in
Pw: 156
Cw: 1154.1
On the health front, had CT yesterday with good results. Tumor has shrunk to about smallest size yet, lymph nodes are stable, newer lesions are a little bigger but not bad, no new metastasis. Very happy!!!! And I feel a lot better5 -
Weigh In Day: Thursdays
PW (Previous Weight): 186.8 (July 28th)
CW (Current Weight): 185.4 (Aug 4th)
LTD: 85.7lbs4
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