Weight No More Team Chat - SEPTEMBER 2022
jugar
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We have five great teams. The group and team leaders are as follows:
Our Moderators:
Liselyn - @jugar
Megan - @Megan_smartiepants1970
Ashley - @minstrelofsarcasm
Jessica - @jessicakrall8
Our Team Captains:
Downsizers - @lindamtuck2018 and @Megan_smartiepants1970
Mission Slimpossibles - @broncobuddee and @trooworld
Weight No More - @minstrelofsarcasm and @melaniedscott
WaistAways - @jugar and @ashleycarole86
Shape Shifters - @jessicakrall8 and open
Our Team Motivators:
Downsizers - open! let your Captains know if you are interested
Mission Slimpossibles - @katmary71
Weight No More - @rachelrjh
WaistAways - @conleywoods
Shape Shifters - @angmarie28 & @PatriceFitnessPal
HOW IT ALL WORKS: The September challenge runs from September 4th - October 1st. F2F months always start on a Sunday and end on a Saturday, so adjust your calendars!
Every challenger weighs in weekly on their chosen day right here in the team chat thread. At the end of each week, the tallies are done to determine the team and individuals with the most weight lost. The best losers are announced with full fanfare every Sunday. The team competition is all in good spirits - may the most losing win!
We also celebrate those small, steady losses. If you lose, however small an amount, you are in the green! At the end of the month, we celebrate everyone who lost at least a bit every week. You are heading steadily towards your goal even if you aren't at the top of the weight loss leaderboard.
To make your weigh-in easy to find for your team Captains, please put it right at the top of a message, and use this format:
Weigh In Day:
PW (Previous Weight):
CW (Current Weight):
If you miss two weigh-ins in a row without asking for a break, you will be dropped from the team, so be sure to inform your team captain if you are traveling, sick, or just need some time off. If you take a break, you can be excused for a week or two, or are moved to the Support Team for longer. You can remain on the Support Team for as long as you need to. You still participate in the discussions, you can weigh in if you want to, but it will not count in the weekly tally.
Once you reach your goal weight, you join the Goal Zone! You continue to weigh in every week. If you have 2 weeks above your self-defined goal zone, you go back to the regular team to lose that amount before it builds up. You will have a chance to hone those maintenance skills and stick with your team!
In addition to your own team, there are weekly F2F Full Group CHALLENGES. You can do all or none - it's up to you. Participating adds a lot to your success, so we hope to see you there often! These can involve anything fitness, health, or nutrition - and they’ll get you moving, thinking, and learning about this journey. Check the Announcements section for full group challenges.
Let’s show our fellow challengers some F2F love! Introduce yourselves right away, and let the new month and year begin!!
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Happy New Month, Everybody! So happy to see all the new faces in the chat (and the old ones too, not that I'm calling anyone old, I swear)!
I am minstrelofsarcasm, also known as Minstrel, also known as Ashley, also known as "that sweaty girl in the corner"... I am one of the co-captains along with the ever-marvelous @melaniedscott. My role here is to provide some real talk, some good motivation, and a few too many jokes about stress eating for anyone's comfort levels.
The Basics:
I am 27 and currently living in Ohio. I work as a combustion engineer for an industrial manufacturing company (I set things on fire for money). I am fascinated by all facets of science, whether that be nuclear physics, nutrition, geology (I hear it rocks), chemistry, etc. Feel free to ask any of your questions when it comes to the science of things. I can't guarantee I'll know the answer, but I can definitely figure it out and provide an answer in a way that's (hopefully) understandable.
Why I am Here:
I love numbers, and when I discovered that I could get healthier (as my doctor told me I absolutely had to do) by keeping track of numbers, I signed up for MFP. My original weight was 8lbs 2oz, and while I don't think I'll ever make it quite that low ever again, my goal is to never be above my highest weight of 234 (September 2014).
Despite having joined this wonderful community, I didn't take my weight loss or my health seriously until after I graduated college in May 2017 and was told by a different doctor that my eating and (lack of) exercise habits put me on the road to diabetes. I'll admit, I was terrified. I grew up with a diabetic parent who took no actions towards improving their health to reduce their dependence on insulin and is now facing some very serious health complications. I didn't want that to happen to me - I wouldn't want to put anyone through having to worry about me in the same way I worried about them.
So I searched "gym" on Google Maps, and signed up for a free class with the first place that popped up in the results, a spin studio. Since July 1st, 2017, I have completed over 1,040 spin classes. There was some… drama at the spin studio, so I no longer have a membership, but will drop in from time to time.
In other news, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in December 2019 after an arduous journey from doctor to doctor, through several misdiagnoses (why is it that the first thing a doctor will suggest is anxiety if you're female and show emotion in the doctor's office?), 14 vials of blood drawn for blood tests, 3 weeks of being unable to consistently feel the left side of my body, 2 MRIs, 1 spinal tap, and a partridge in a pear tree. I could go into a long rant about everything, and I have, but there's no need to fill my introduction with things I've written time and time again (I'll post a link to my blog, for those of you interested in my madness).
In Summary:
Since joining MFP, I have lost over 70 lbs, regained about 15 while on a three-month business trip in France (wine and cheese is my weakness), lost 5 of them, gained 5 of them, maintained throughout 2020, yo-yo'ed for the first few months of 2021, and here I stand (sit) around 170 lbs, over 60 lbs lost. I don't have a goal weight anymore, since BMI was developed by a mathematician and not a doctor, and as long as I feel healthy, I can weigh whatever I want (somewhere in the 150's sounds pretty good right now, but I guess we'll see).
As for exercising, I have recently joined a new gym. Between spending time with my friend (who has a personal training certification, and who I guess is now my personal trainer) and dropping in on spin classes and all the amenities my new gym has to offer, I am hoping to get back on track. Previously, I have had memberships with CycleBar, OrangeTheory, and F45 - By no means am I an expert on fitness classes, but I know a thing or two.
If you want to know more about me, or my journey, feel free to ask questions, or you can find my blog here: LINK
Blog posts I’m especially proud of:- Creating a Sense of Accountability - This is my first blog post ever, and I’ve grown a lot since then, but so many of the same factors are still present in my life
- More Work to Do - Here’s a confession of some recent unhealthy thoughts I’ve had regarding my health journey, and some of my thoughts may sound similar to ones you’ve had towards yourself
- BMI is BS - I essentially wrote a history lesson on BMI and why you shouldn’t base your self worth on it. Most likely, your BMI is misrepresenting you.
I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you even more as we work our way through the month.
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The Sept Week 1 Group Challenge is posted and ready to begin on Sunday, Sept 4th. Please join us for Jump Into Fall as we try a choice of mini-challenges designed to motivate us as we transition into the Fall Season. Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10873067/september-week-1-group-challenge-jump-into-fall#latest
Hope to see you there!
Jessica
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Username: CassieGetsFit2013
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW (Previous Weight): 233
CW (Current Weight): 231
Gotta keep this up! Here's to a good new month!5 -
Team Results
By Percentage
By Pounds
Individual Results
By Percentage
By Pounds
Team Winners
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Team Results
By Percentage
By Pounds
Individual Results
By Percentage
By Pounds
Team Winners
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Steps
Sun-13,461
Mon-9,635
Tues-13,058
Wed-10,799
Thurs-14,217
Fri-7,377
Sat-6,8053 -
Went out dress shopping today for my sil wedding in aruba for Oct. What a disaster. I have a few weeks to get rid of some of this flab. I have to really step up my game. I'm going to pull out my food scale. Hopefully get back in my routine of exercising daily. I almost died at zumba today and then I realized I haven't worked out since last Sunday. I thought this can't keep happening. Then I added on the dress shopping and that was it for me. I saw some acupuncture earings on fb I was tempted to buy to give a little jump start but I'm not hopeful of them working, lol. I know there is no magic pill except the one my Dr gave me that I didn't eat at all and I'm not interested in that one.3
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August 28th and September 4th
Weigh In Day: Sunday
Previous Weight: August 21st - 228.0
Current Weight: August 28st and September 4th - 228.0
Holding strong at 228.0 lbs. I'm guessing its from my new routine and lifting weights more frequently. Can't say that I like it.4 -
Weigh In Day: Monday
PW (Previous Weight): 208
CW (Current Weight): 208
Steps August 29- September 4
August 29- 3166
August 30 - 10875
August 31 - 10609
September 1- 11408
September 2 - 3973
September 3 - 4218
September 4 - 7980
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Steps
Sun 7472
Mon 5002
Tue 3153
Wed 4026
Thu 4735
Fri 4610
Sat 31383 -
MotylekOkruchy
steps:
Sunday: 10056
Monday: 10297
Tuesday: 10245
Wednesday: 8655
Thursday: 10714
Friday: 21988
Saturday: 21566
TOTAL: 93521
Still one day below 10K but I made it up at the weekend - last camping trip this summer. A lot of walking AND a lot of eating.
This week won't be as good because I have an oral surgery on Wednesday and I am allowed activity level at 50% of normal effort for the 1st week and at 80% for the 2nd week. I am also wondering how my body is going to react to the shock of the procedure in terms of the number on the bathroom scale - will see on Friday.3 -
@SarahJoyManea
Hi All
Weigh In Day: Friday (I weighed on Saturday 3rd as I forgot!)
PW (Previous Weight): 192.2
CW (Current Weight): 188.1
Down 4.1lbs this week and sooooo happy about it - steps are also almost back on track too!
Steps
28th - 3,814
29th - 1,023 (Bank holiday - whoops)
30th - 18,829
31st - 20,148
1st - 20,779
2nd - 15,983
3rd - 8,200
Thanks all
💓🧡💛💚💙💜
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Hi there, everyone! :waves: It's been a few weeks since I've been around - was traveling for multiple weeks and then my scale broke. A new one is on the way, but I've made use of an older, backup scale for the last few days.
I started my weight-loss in July 2021, and am finally *FINALLY* about to cross the seventy-pound mark. I've been dealing with a lengthy plateau over the last 8 - 10 weeks, and I'm hoping I've finally broken through it.
user name: seltzer_lover
Weigh-in days: Mondays
SW: 300
PW: 235.6
CW: 232.4
It was good to be without a scale for a bit as it did get me to focus on everything other than just the number that was displayed every morning. I very much still struggle with daily weigh-ins and letting the number affect me.
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minstrelofsarcasm
September Week One
Previous Weight: 176 lbs
Current Weight: 175.8 lbs
Loss to Date: 58.2 lbs
My workout routine is starting to pick up in intensity again, and I finally restocked my fridge with healthier options... maybe we'll see a bigger loss next week? Also still considering switching my weigh day. To what? I don't know, but if I continue with my personal training sessions on Monday evenings, there's a guaranteed bloat on Tuesday mornings, and I'd rather avoid the psychological turmoil that comes with it if I can.3 -
I had a cake day and the scale is not happy. I have till sunday to bring it back to normal3
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~ Step Challenge Results ~AUGUST WEEK FIVE
Team Statistics -
Steppers: 5
Total Steps: 342,014
Average Steps Per Stepper: 68,403
The Leaderboard -
@MotylekOkruchy - 93,521 total | 13,360 average - iMost Steps in One Day!
@SarahJoyManea - 88,776 total | 12,682 average
@ljdanny - 75,352 total | 10,765 average
@shnkrnrynn - 52,229 total | 7,461 average
@pacsnc6 - 32,136 total | 4,591 average - Most Consistent!MONTH OF AUGUST
Team Statistics -
Steppers: 8
Total Steps: 1,651,173
Average Steps Per Stepper: 206,397
The Leaderboard -
@SarahJoyManea - 431,543 total
@MotylekOkruchy - 320,827 total
@Browan19 - 209,499 total
@ljdanny - 182,464 total
@shnkrnrynn - 176,671 total
@melissacoleman430 - 139,424 total
@pacsnc6 - 111,459 total - Most Consistent Week to Week!
@cleaneater80 - 79,286 total
Great job everyone! Thanks for contributing to our total steps as a team!3 -
shnkrnrynn wrote: »I had a cake day and the scale is not happy. I have till sunday to bring it back to normal
Having a piece of cake should not cause that big of a problem. Having the entire cake might be an issue ...3 -
Weigh in 9.7.2022
Weigh in day: Wednesday
Pw: 214.0
Cw: 217.23 -
melaniedscott wrote: »shnkrnrynn wrote: »I had a cake day and the scale is not happy. I have till sunday to bring it back to normal
Having a piece of cake should not cause that big of a problem. Having the entire cake might be an issue ...
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melaniedscott wrote: »shnkrnrynn wrote: »I had a cake day and the scale is not happy. I have till sunday to bring it back to normal
Having a piece of cake should not cause that big of a problem. Having the entire cake might be an issue ...
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Bumpbreakcar
Thursday weigh in
September Week One
Current Weight: 146.8
Feels like lm starting fresh, no prior weigh in recently soooooo it’s day one!3 -
current weight: 185.63
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TwistedSassette
Friday weigh in (AEST time zone)
PW (Sep 2nd): 291.0 lbs
CW (Sep 9th): 291.5 lbs3 -
Ginlee61
September week 1
Weigh in day: Friday
PW: 182.8
CW: 180.7
I'm finally almost at the 50 pound mark. Can't wait to see what next week brings!
Have a great week everyone!
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~ WEIGH DAYS ~
Late -
@sanugent9874
@HorsesRock9999
@cleaneater80
@melissacoleman430
@pizzafruit
@Ljdanny
@Pacsnc6
Today -
@rachelrjh
@MotylekOkruchy
@browan19
@cosmiccurves
Tomorrow -
@melaniedscott
@gigglemachine
@Zumba_Luvah
Friendly reminder that all weigh-ins need to be in before the results are tabulated early Sunday morning. Any weights reported afterwards are considered late. Not weighing in results in being marked NWI (non-weigh-in) on the spreadsheet - two in a row leads to be being dropped.
Your options:- Weigh in on time
- Weigh in late and not contribute to our team's statistics, but avoid an NWI
- Miss a weigh-in and accept an NWI
- Miss a weigh-in and request to be excused for the week
- Request to be moved to the support team (this is a temporary move!)
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Ljdanny
Thursday
Cw 1943 -
Weigh in Thursdays - totally lost track of th week.
PW
CW150.32 -
Rachelrjh
Weigh in Friday
Pw: 151
Cw: 153
I’ve been eating too much junk and overeating too. This week will be different and hopefully I’ll lose the pounds .4 -
Gigglemachine
Weigh day: Saturday
PW: 198
CW: 194.8
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MotylekOkruchy
Fridays
PW: 140
CW: 142
This gain is partly the bloat from the long weekend camping trip and partly the body reaction to the sedation, oral surgery and most of all, painkillers. My body retains water like crazy when I take even one pill of Ibuprofen and I was taking way more for two days. I guess I should be back to my more normal weight next week. Especially that I no longer need pain medication but still are on baby food diet - liquids only until Wednesday, then another week on soft food only. Sore jaw is quite an effective appetite suppressant!3
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