WaistAways Team Chat - NOVEMBER 2022
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Weigh in Day: MONDAY
PW: 193.1
CW: 190.2
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DianaGetsFit512 wrote: »I actually considered it for a bit, but what is the dietician really going to teach me that I don’t already know? Eat smaller portions, eat lots of veggies and protein.. be active, drink water. I think we all know what we are supposed to do, but it’s just hard to actually do it. Anyone here work with a dietician in the past? Worth it?
Like you I know how to lose weight, and I've previously been successful.. until I wasn't. Yes I do have binge eating disorder but ultimately my weight loss plan wasn't sustainable. I thought I'd been flexible with it but in reality, if things didn't go to plan I was beating myself up which triggered a binge and so on. Now, I'm in a position where the binge eating recovery is going well and I feel ready to try for weight loss again, but I'm terrified of getting back in the same place. I wonder if my plan was fine and the attitude towards it was the problem, but I want professional validation anyway.
@ashleycarole86 Mostly I needed an afternoon/evening to mope around! I've not moved on it yet as we had a busy weekend, but I will be finding a dietician this week. I am 99% sure I can't be bothered going through the NHS and would prefer to go private for the convenience even though it will cost a lot more.
@conleywoods your GP home is so cute, they look really happy
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My kidney function test results came back normal; I am very relieved!
Over the weekend I got allotment beds 4-6 dug and sown with green manure, mulched the raised beds and we put some spring flower bulbs in too. Thankfully my time at the allotment was good exercise, as I've not done any elsewhere!
This week is looking pretty busy both at work and home, so I'm planning down time into my day as well as all the productive things. Lots of my plans are having to change/adapt, and instead of getting frustrated I'm trying to see them as opportunities to practise being flexible. That's going so-so lol.5 -
You are amazing. FIVE weeks in the green for November!! It's enough to make you want to break out the St. Patrick's Day hats in advance and go around dancing like crazy. Here's a follow-along we can all do to celebrate with you! It's for kids, so the whole family can join in:CarolAnnM2 wrote: »Weigh in Day: MONDAY
PW: 193.1
CW: 190.2
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWg3rIZpdNo&ab_channel=DanceConnection-DanceVideosforkids
This is 3 paragraphs of great news. I'm in awe that you can still dig in your allotment! We're all froze up here, although the past couple of days have tempted the raccoons out to prowl around the compost heap (aka the raccoon restaurant). That is great exercise. I'm so glad to hear your kidneys are OK. Your planning and flexibility balance is really coming along. WTG!My kidney function test results came back normal; I am very relieved!
Over the weekend I got allotment beds 4-6 dug and sown with green manure, mulched the raised beds and we put some spring flower bulbs in too. Thankfully my time at the allotment was good exercise, as I've not done any elsewhere!
This week is looking pretty busy both at work and home, so I'm planning down time into my day as well as all the productive things. Lots of my plans are having to change/adapt, and instead of getting frustrated I'm trying to see them as opportunities to practise being flexible. That's going so-so lol.
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Hi WA's ...You have a new member joining your marvelous team ....Please welcome @kto0194
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Thanks for having me! I have tried weight loss sites before and online groups but never felt like people posted enough to be enjoyable to stay with, but I am already happy to see how much people post and support here.
I am 29 with 2 kids. I trained horses for most my life and that helped keep my weight in check, I hate the gym. Over the last 4 or 5 years my weight has gone crazy. Between having 2 kids 13 months apart, not riding horses as much, and then 2 major injuries(broken bones) in the last 2 years, I have not been nearly active enough for what my body is used to. My highest weight is 202lbs.. I was/am having a really hard time losing it. I tend to loose a bit of weight then plateau for a long time no matter what I do.
I very recently started losing a lot of weight though because of digestive and gallbladder issues. It looks as though I may have my gallbladder removed in the near future. I have been pretty restrictive in my diet to keep the pain at bay, and so far it has actually been great for me.
I am on a low fat diet, drinking a lot more water, and eating a lot less processed food. I used to live of soda for my hydration and now haven't touched it in about a month. I feel a lot better, more energy, almost no acid reflux(which I had a really bad problem before), and just overall feel healthier.
I am currently at 174lbs, I am hoping to get to 160-155 lbs, but I have a lot of old muscles to rebuild, and want to build more lean muscle, so I understand that the numbers on the scale don't always equal the success I want so I am pretty open with my goal weight.
A big problem I am finding with this weight loss and feeling better is that my new found energy has me moving a lot more in a day, and that is aggravating my back pain at the end of the day(that is one of the areas I have broken bones in). I need to start an exercise program to really get to being my best self that will help build muscle in my weak areas to avoid that pain.
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Steps
Sun 6.595
Mon 15,191
30 min lift
Tues 8311
Wed 11,899
Thurs 8560
30 min weights
15 min elliptical
Fri 13,680
Sat 10, 1724 -
Hi all! How exciting that three of you are doing the Yosemite challenge. Fitbit has a couple walk simulations I have done. Not 44 miles though. And Kristi, those are the luckiest Guinea pigs alive! So cute. Are the garlands edible?
I’m doing ok but my weight is up again. Definitely at 213. I can sure see my weight gain in photos. Ugh.
Steps for last week @ashleycarole86
Sunday 7678 + 17 min Pilates
Monday 7286
Tuesday 5325
Wednesday 12510 + 15 Pilates
Thursday 6451
Friday 8113
Saturday 75485 -
I ate too much and moved too little this past week.
Today was *almost* perfect. I will try again tomorrow. I did not sleep well last night so I did not get in a much needed workout, but my macros were almost balanced. I created a 30 day challenge for myself. I made tracker sheets for my Happy Planner to mark off . I am pretty excited. I definitely like the physical pen/paper aspect.3 -
Thanks for having me! I have tried weight loss sites before and online groups but never felt like people posted enough to be enjoyable to stay with, but I am already happy to see how much people post and support here.I am 29 with 2 kids. I trained horses for most my life and that helped keep my weight in check, I hate the gym. Over the last 4 or 5 years my weight has gone crazy. Between having 2 kids 13 months apart, not riding horses as much, and then 2 major injuries(broken bones) in the last 2 years, I have not been nearly active enough for what my body is used to. My highest weight is 202lbs.. I was/am having a really hard time losing it. I tend to loose a bit of weight then plateau for a long time no matter what I do.
I very recently started losing a lot of weight though because of digestive and gallbladder issues. It looks as though I may have my gallbladder removed in the near future. I have been pretty restrictive in my diet to keep the pain at bay, and so far it has actually been great for me.
I am on a low fat diet, drinking a lot more water, and eating a lot less processed food. I used to live of soda for my hydration and now haven't touched it in about a month. I feel a lot better, more energy, almost no acid reflux(which I had a really bad problem before), and just overall feel healthier.
I am currently at 174lbs, I am hoping to get to 160-155 lbs, but I have a lot of old muscles to rebuild, and want to build more lean muscle, so I understand that the numbers on the scale don't always equal the success I want so I am pretty open with my goal weight.
A big problem I am finding with this weight loss and feeling better is that my new found energy has me moving a lot more in a day, and that is aggravating my back pain at the end of the day(that is one of the areas I have broken bones in). I need to start an exercise program to really get to being my best self that will help build muscle in my weak areas to avoid that pain.
Thanks for sharing your journey - I think you will find a lot of connections in this team. I'm a horse person, just getting through a gap between horses right now. My new gelding is arriving here in the spring, and I'll get to go see him in February (he's at my daughter's). There are people on the team with kids, people getting through injuries and health challenges, and there are lots of ideas and successes spiced up with those plateaus and frustrating moments. I'm glad to hear that you are eating so much better now, even if the cause is not a fun one. As we get ready for the December cycle to start, think about small goals and changes you can make. We have a team habit tracker and a "who are you by January 1st" challenge you are welcome to join as well. It will be great to have you along for the ride, as it were!4 -
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Positives for today:
Even though I had to go into the office on my normal work from home day, I managed my stress well, took my walk at lunch, and left on time.
My calories were under my goal.
Steps met my 10K minimum.
Room for improvement:
Not sure I had a glass of water, period.
Alcohol.
Some "eating just for the sake of it".
Was tired and chose TV over exercise.
Thanks for the steps everyone! Tallies will be ready soon.. @LoraineGB and @DianaGetsFit512 hoping you can get your data in to be counted!5 -
@DD265 So glad your blood work came back with good news! You are doing such a great job and you are making amazing progress with your health journey. I really appreciate my wellness coach and it does help to have someone guide you or confirm if you are on the right track.
@YinxFed Your job sounds so interesting! You always have something new going on. Also, your husband sounds like the sweetest 💕 Those compliments really mean so much!
@micki48 The garland is not edible but they have edible candy canes, wreaths and a yule log! They also have cranberry and rose hay sprinkles and treats!LOL, my kids think I'm definitely crazy.
@kto0194 Welcome to the group! I rode horses as a kid and showed western and English. Gallbladder stuff is rough and I was thrilled to get mine out 2 years ago!5 -
Oops sorry @ashleycarole86
Sun: 7968
Mon: 8856 plus 30min peloton
Tues: 8451
Wed: 9206 plus 30 min peloton
Thurs: 7808
Fri: 6743
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I finally had a normal day! Got up at 5 AM and I did a ballet workout. I hit all of my macros and everything tasted good. I was really having some strange appetite stuff. Nice feeling to be back to normal. @bobagurl2017 Oh no! Not the darn cold. I'm hoping yours is short!4
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@kto0194 Welcome to Waistaways! Looking forward to getting to know you. I totally understand the problem of new found energy, moving a lot more in a day, and that aggravating pain at the end of the day. I had a hip replacement in September which was very successful but now the other hip, which is waiting to be replaced in the next month or two has increased pain. But I am looking at it as good pain - because the end result will be so beneficial.4
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@conleywoods
YAY on starting the day with a workout.
The guinea pigs are so cute (and lucky to have you!)1 -
Happy Tuesday!
I get the thrill of going to get my winter tires put on and an oil change for my car today. What fun. There is no waiting room at the little garage I go to, but it is on a beautiful gravel road with excellent walking in all directions, so I should get in some good steps today. I'm aiming for a perfect day today - my weight this morning was NOT a number I wanted to see... I succumbed yesterday to a millet and date pudding that was way more calories than I needed. Vegan, no sugar, but still plenty of calories. At least it is all gone now!
I'm going to have a couple of car-free days coming up, looking forward to having the whole place to myself and no way to go anywhere except on foot
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@conleywoods I either want to be one of your guinea pigs or can you please come and decorate our apartment?!
@kto0194 Welcome, this is a GREAT group!
@micki48 Ugh, I know what you mean about the photos. Happened this Thanksgiving where I looked at the photos of me and thought, nope!
@jugar I made a conscious decision to not replace my car when it died a week before we left Vegas. I can walk to most places I need to go and I can honestly say, apart from maybe one or two days, I've not really missed it.
@ashleycarole86
Sun 8,004
Mon 7,314
Tue14,430
Wed 20,234
Thu 16,279
Fri 15,967
Sat 17,644
Yesterday was a perfect day. Today is looking that way if I keep focused and mindful
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@LoraineGB sadly I could not live without a car - the nearest town is a few miles away, and it is pretty small. But it sure is fun not to go anywhere anyhow. I do that a lot even when the car is here! And - congrats on the perfect day! Don't they feel fabulous?
I had a fantastic walk while my car was worked on today. Two hours of beautiful back roads, all gravel, a grand total of 5 vehicles went by the whole time. That felt good, and I arrived back at the garage just as he finished. Perfect timing and I'm up to 15,811 steps. An enthusiastic young labrador retriever joined me for part of the walk, and he wasn't having anything to do with "go home!", so finally his owner had to come and pick him up. I guess he saw me go by and figured it out His buddy, a well-behaved Rottweiler, stayed home like a good boy.
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Wednesday people - you're up!
And we're still waiting for a couple of earlier people - here we go!
@MoonlitMuse
@JEB03253
@AshenMoon
@KellyBgetsFit
@lauren_989
@alydanbeads
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Thank you all for posting. I appreciate your posts.
Not much to report. Met my steps. That’s about it. My foot is killing me tonight. Burning and numb toes. I think I may need to see a dr about it. Can’t figure out if it’s my toe(nail), a Morton’s neuroma or both. The burning numb part is pretty annoying. Sitting with my foot elevated. Helps a little.
My son got home safely to North Carolina.
Keep up the great work my friends. My mojo is hiding around here somewhere. Did make my salad for lunch tomorrow.
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@micki48 I hope your foot is sorted soon, that sounds really uncomfortable.
Welcome @kto0194 this is a great group! I'm another who used to have a horse, but since losing him over 5 years ago, I am reluctant to dip my toe back in the water due to the expense. Instead I spend a lot less to see a personal trainer once a week; great for training if you have injuries/niggles. I'm a huge fan of physiotherapists who provide training because then you know they really know what they're talking about.
That's made me think... I've not been on the physio table for weeks now. Must be doing something right! My trainer tried to make my arms drop off yesterday though as we worked on shoulder stability; 10x 20kg overhead squats in the warm up then 40x 20kg barbell shoulder press, 40x 5kg each dumbbell shoulder press, and 40x 3kg fly with a controlled descent and stopping part way down. Getting less controlled with each rep lol. I am amazed that I can brush my hair this morning, so it must be due to hit me tomorrow.
My dietician appointment is booked for Friday. My weight has been trending slightly upwards this last month, and I feel like I'm starting to lose my waist, whereas before now I've carried the weight well. I was looking in the mirror and feeling bad, which gave me the push I needed to get something booked. I hope we can find a way forward where I can both combat BED and lose weight through healthier choices at the same time. I'm a little nervous that it'll be one or the other.6 -
PW 150.8
CW 150.6
It looks like November was another maintenance month. I have pretty much stayed the same for 2 months. I HAVE to push myself this month. I really wanted to end the year slightly lower then I started, but I have given up on that. I would need to lose 5 pounds this month, which I know isn't impossible, but I personally have never done that and during the holidays would be extra challenging. I am going to set a 3 pound goal for December.7 -
Weigh In Day: Wednesday
PW (Previous Weight): 153.4
CW (Current Weight): 152.2
I'm super happy with the loss this week with Thanksgiving and then traveling most of the weekend. I stuck to my plan of eating what I wanted on Thanksgiving and listening to my body so I didn't over eat. Hope you all have a great week!6 -
PW: 212.8
CW: 214.6
I told myself I could eat what I wanted on thanksgiving and then get back to it. Obviously that didn't happen. I definitely ate better on Monday and Tuesday, but not perfect. I also haven't tracked anything in 6 days 😳
So my goal this week, is to start tracking every day again. I hate how it's cold and dark early and that decreases my motivation to work out or go for a walk to get in my steps. I might try to find a workout video (dance or pilates) to do on my days off from the gym. Does anyone have any that they like to use (free would be ideal)? I am about to start looking on youtube.7
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