Downsizers Team Chat - OCTOBER 2022
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »@rwillems Happy Birthday.. My daughter's birthday in 10/5 she will be 17 (where does time go?)
Well happy birthday to your daughter, we Libras need to stick together. After all we need to bring balance to theworld. 😁🥳2 -
Happy Birthday!
Steps October 1: 20,6843 -
Happy birthday!2
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minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »
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Wooohoo! Biggest loser 3 of the past 4 months(by pounds). Let's keep this train going! Awesome month everyone!2 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
10/1 9,586
Had a good weekend. Went to the gym yesterday and took a nice walk with a friend today. Harvested a bunch of basil from the garden and made pesto and basil oil today. Also apple crisp with the neighbor's apples.
It's starting to get a chill in the air! I love fall!3 -
Happy birthday, @rwillems
good evening everyone. hope you all enjoyed your first weekend of october. is anyone planning on going to a halloween party?
check in for 10/2:
steps - 8555
calories - 2721. 1000 from snacking. ugh. half of a caramel apple, 220 cal, snack bag of cookies, 270, pistachios, yogurt, caramels, pear. ugh.
exercise - slow walk this afternoon to try to loosen my leg muscles. they are sore today from gym yesterday. they didn't loosen up much.3 -
hi all. my name is roger. i am currently in the goal zone, having "finished" my loss. here's a little about myself.
I have been in this group for about a year, i believe. i started this session of my weightloss journey in march 2019. i weighed 566 pounds and had been housebound for 1 1/2 years, being unable to stand for more than 2 minutes, walk 150 feet or fit into a vehicle. the V.A. came to my home to work with me every 2 or 3 weeks for 2 years. i lost 10-12 pounds per month from october 2019 until october 2021. i currently weigh 233 pounds today and have had one skin removal surgery on my thighs.
i used to be on 2 blood pressure meds, none now. i took 8 fish pills a day, now 4. i have to take a vitamin d pill daily since i wasn't in the sun for so long.
my goals for october are: stay between 225 and 235. exercise, either cardio or weights 5x a week.
work better on controlling my snacking. have fun at halloween and attend a party if invited. i haven't been to one since i was a kid. i believe i now have the confidence to finally attend one.
stating goals is rare for me. i tend to obsess on them if i state them. like megan, i am an open book. feel free to ask me anything.3 -
Congratulations Downsizers! Winners again in September. This team rocks!
I'm Lis, 59 from the UK but been living in Spain for 20 years. Yo yo dieted all my life, but this is the last time!
Started my journey in August 21 at 276lb. Just reached 199lb. My target is 189lb for now. Lowest weight I've ever been as an adult!
Retired, no children, travelling in my rv for at least 8 months of the year exploring the world.3 -
Fatfifties
Monday weigh day
Pw 199.8lb
Cw 199 lb
Happy with a little loss after last week's 3.7lb.
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Good Monday Morning everyone.
I'm new to the group this month and I thank you all for the warm welcome already.
Little bit about me, I'm 47 years old, married, have 3 kids (21,19 &17) and one dog.
Weight journey wise I am a yoyo dieter. Exercise is not my problem, food is. I love it. Not the good healthy food the junkier the better. I can honestly say I love Mcdonalds and could eat it every day for all 3 meals.
I used to yoyo between150-143 always wanting to reach 140. Why I am stuck on numbers on a scale is another thread.
9 years ago, I went back to school and changed my job. Freshman 15 hit and then my new career didn't help. Since then, I have been on and off myfitnesspal and going between 172-155.
For myself I really need to pre-plan and prep meals. If I don't have it readily available, I will pick the quickest option which is usually fast food or a bag of chips. I work 7am-7pm or longer so all of my meals are at work, and I have huge cravings to snack at night when I get home, or somedays I will be so busy I will not eat or even drink all day.
This week has been a mix. I started with an overly inflated initial weight, 168.8, due to a pizza and beer party the night before. I had one failed day with snacks and cals over 2,000 but I also had 2 days of too low-calories. I know the reasons and I know the corrections. Exercise was ok I managed to get 3 runs in but only 1 strength training but considering I worked over 60 hours this week I'm good with that.
Oct. 2 steps- 17,616
5'8"
PW-168.8
CW-160.2
This week goals:
1: Prep and Plan meals
2: Run x4
3: Strength x3
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
I would like to join the step tracker group for October if I may. I currently do about 7,000/day. One of my new October goals is to hit 8,000/day. Thanks. I am not sure how this works, exactly. Do I report on a daily basis or weekly? Is it liketge weigh INS where you have a specific day? Do you need my end of September numbers or do I just start with October?
Here are my October numbers
Oct 1: 7448
Oct 2: 3049
All my numbers will be coming from my Fitbit.2 -
@rwillems
Happy Birthday! I am glad you had a great day.
@JR50Fit
Congrats on the loss!
@tahm42
Fantastic loss!
@fatfifties
Look at you settling into onderland. Nice loss! It must be fun travelling like that for 8 months.
@rwood566
It is always inspiring to read your journey. I have to get thanksgiving out of the way before I think about hallowe’en. I forgot it was this weekend and I have the family coming over.
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Congrats to our top three losers for week 4 and the month.
@fatfifties @JaysFan82 @Megan_smartiepants1970
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Steps: 4,356
Exercise: ✔️
Sleep: ✔️
October badge: Coming soon
Did mini walks yesterday. Pushed myself to make each one longer than what I usually do. Off to the pool.2 -
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Challenge ... lose 21lb by Christmas
12 weeks till Christmas. 12 weeks to reach 21lb lost. Lets go ...
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
I would like to join the step tracker group for October if I may. I currently do about 7,000/day. One of my new October goals is to hit 8,000/day. Thanks. I am not sure how this works, exactly. Do I report on a daily basis or weekly? Is it liketge weigh INS where you have a specific day? Do you need my end of September numbers or do I just start with October?
Here are my October numbers
Oct 1: 7448
Oct 2: 3049
All my numbers will be coming from my Fitbit.
Awesome ...Happy to have you join us .... Do you want me to put your step goal at 7000 or 8000? You can report daily or weekly it is up to you ... I will always give a reminder on Sunday's of the people's steps I need ... Since I am adding you now lets go with October only
Since the new month always starts on a Sunday October 1st won't count 2 -
Steps 10/1: 13,849
I'm having foot surgery this week and will need to be off my feet for a while. Please take me out of the step challenge. Thanks.3 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps
9/25 2588
9/26 5097
9/27 4428
9/28 2424
9/29 3744
9/30 5216
10/1 3937
Was still recovering from COVID last week. So, back on track this week!
@lindamtuck2018 Look back on the 30th. I think you missed my weigh in!
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888Angie888 wrote: »Steps 10/1: 13,849
I'm having foot surgery this week and will need to be off my feet for a while. Please take me out of the step challenge. Thanks.
I will just excuse you ...I hope your foot surgery goes well1 -
chrissyinbloom wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps
9/25 2588
9/26 5097
9/27 4428
9/28 2424
9/29 3744
9/30 5216
10/1 3937
Was still recovering from COVID last week. So, back on track this week!
@lindamtuck2018 Look back on the 30th. I think you missed my weigh in!
Your weight is in the spreadsheet so it was entered.
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Happy birthday, @rwillems
good evening everyone. hope you all enjoyed your first weekend of october. is anyone planning on going to a halloween party?
check in for 10/2:
steps - 8555
calories - 2721. 1000 from snacking. ugh. half of a caramel apple, 220 cal, snack bag of cookies, 270, pistachios, yogurt, caramels, pear. ugh.
exercise - slow walk this afternoon to try to loosen my leg muscles. they are sore today from gym yesterday. they didn't loosen up much.
Thank you, Roger. Pleased to meet you and glad to see you are at your weight goal. Hope to be there one day also!Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
I would like to join the step tracker group for October if I may. I currently do about 7,000/day. One of my new October goals is to hit 8,000/day. Thanks. I am not sure how this works, exactly. Do I report on a daily basis or weekly? Is it liketge weigh INS where you have a specific day? Do you need my end of September numbers or do I just start with October?
Here are my October numbers
Oct 1: 7448
Oct 2: 3049
All my numbers will be coming from my Fitbit.
Awesome ...Happy to have you join us .... Do you want me to put your step goal at 7000 or 8000? You can report daily or weekly it is up to you ... I will always give a reminder on Sunday's of the people's steps I need ... Since I am adding you now lets go with October only Since the new month always starts on a Sunday October 1st won't count
Let’s set the goal at 8,000, in keeping with our monthly activity. Start on Oct 2nd, got it. I wasn’t sure if you had it set up like the weigh ins starting on the first Sunday of the month. If it is Ok with you, I’ll just report on a weekly basis to cut down on the paper work. 👍
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Sounds good ...Will add you to the step challengeHappy birthday, @rwillems
good evening everyone. hope you all enjoyed your first weekend of october. is anyone planning on going to a halloween party?
check in for 10/2:
steps - 8555
calories - 2721. 1000 from snacking. ugh. half of a caramel apple, 220 cal, snack bag of cookies, 270, pistachios, yogurt, caramels, pear. ugh.
exercise - slow walk this afternoon to try to loosen my leg muscles. they are sore today from gym yesterday. they didn't loosen up much.
Thank you, Roger. Pleased to meet you and glad to see you are at your weight goal. Hope to be there one day also!Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
I would like to join the step tracker group for October if I may. I currently do about 7,000/day. One of my new October goals is to hit 8,000/day. Thanks. I am not sure how this works, exactly. Do I report on a daily basis or weekly? Is it liketge weigh INS where you have a specific day? Do you need my end of September numbers or do I just start with October?
Here are my October numbers
Oct 1: 7448
Oct 2: 3049
All my numbers will be coming from my Fitbit.
Awesome ...Happy to have you join us .... Do you want me to put your step goal at 7000 or 8000? You can report daily or weekly it is up to you ... I will always give a reminder on Sunday's of the people's steps I need ... Since I am adding you now lets go with October only Since the new month always starts on a Sunday October 1st won't count
Let’s set the goal at 8,000, in keeping with our monthly activity. Start on Oct 2nd, got it. I wasn’t sure if you had it set up like the weigh ins starting on the first Sunday of the month. If it is Ok with you, I’ll just report on a weekly basis to cut down on the paper work. 👍
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps Check-in
9/25: 1374
9/26: 3179
9/27: 2619
9/28: 3036
9/29: 2742
9/30: 2525
10/1: 1795
Welcome to the new members!2 -
Good evening all.
Check in for 10/3:
Steps - 9387
Calories - 2520. Almost 1000 in snacks again. Ugh
Exercise - pickleball. 60 minutes with a lot of rest time between.
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@lindamtuck2018
I really do need to at least try to stick to a whole recorded day, one day a week. For instance, today breakfast and dinner were fine. Lunch was more calorie dense because I added a fresh fruit smoothie. To that fresh fruit smoothie, I added dried golden berries, goji berries, etc. It wound up being delicious and way more calories than I had planned. 😉2
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