Shape Shifters Team Chat - DECEMBER 2022
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Here’s my weekly weigh-in report:
Name: PatriceFitnessPal
Weigh-in day: Thursday
SW: 168
PW: 130.3
CW: 130.9
LTD: 37.1
I’ve been injured and find it hard to eat within my calorie target without any exercise. I finally started to exercise again today. My muscles are really tight so I’m trying to stretch after my workouts this week. Today, I eased back with only 30 minutes of exercise but lots of stretching. I used the foam roller and stretched for at least an hour but I have a long way to go in regaining my flexibility. Well, we have to start somewhere—
Best wishes, Shape Shifters!2 -
12/7-4,5371
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pedal__power
Fridays
PW: 196.6
CW: 196.4
Happy Friday everyone!
December has been off to a good start for me. Last weekend we had a nice visit with friends in town. While they were here, they came to my community wind ensemble concert, which was our first concert back since COVID. We're a group of amateur musicians who love getting together to play music and it was so wonderful to be back performing!
That left me in a really good mindset for this week as my food intake was good, I logged everyday and I got up early to exercise every weekday morning. I tried to mix things up with some bike and rowing workouts and I also did a couple HIIT workouts in with weights, which I hadn't done much of since September...feeling sore today from all of that. I could really use a good stretching session!
December feels a bit daunting to set and stick with goals with it being so busy getting ready for Christmas, with so many celebrations that involve food and with travelling. My goals up to Christmas will be to to log my food everyday aiming for calorie deficits, continue with a mix of weekday morning workouts and to build some strength back up by adding in one or two weight sessions.
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@PatriceFitnessPal I'm sorry to hear you've been injured. I hope you are on the way to recovery. I have a foam roller and LOVE it too! I could use a good stretching session as well.2
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@nancyinmo Way to go!!! That is some really awesome and well deserved progress!! And you sharing your progress is very inspiring to me!2
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@jessicakrall8 still thinking of you and your loss, hope you are doing okay2
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@JenHul Great idea to listen to your books on your treadmill. I love indulging in a good Netflix series while I exercise on my indoor bike or rower or a podcast while I'm out walking.3
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frankwbrown
December week 1
Weigh in day: Friday, December 9
PW: 231.4
CW: 230.8 ( lost 0.6 lbs; 0.26%)3 -
Daily step goal: 10,000
Tue 12/6: 4,403
Wed 12/7: 5,665
Thu 12/8: 14,132
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Cre804
Friday
PW 196.5
CW 197.0
I’m feeling the holiday stress eating begin. If I can just maintain thru the holidays I will consider that a success!
My knee has improved incrementally over the past few weeks. A couple of days ago, while at the gym, my knee gave a big painful *pop*. It seems better so I guess it didn’t cause harm.
I met with my PT today for an evaluation session. The Achilles tendon is much improved so we will focus more on the knee going forward. Part of the game plan will probably involve getting a steroid shot in my knee even though it seems to be improving.
I’m hoping to start walking again in a few days, even if only for five minutes, to see how I hold up. My other big test will be to see how I feel after a big shopping trip. I need to go soon, but I’m going to try to clean out my fridge tomorrow before I go. Oh, and I have what I think is cedar fever (allergies) since I’m all stuffy and sneezing. Tis the season here in Texas!2 -
@SavageMrsMoose
Friday weigh in
PW: 166.4
CW: 164.8*
Loss 1.6
*weighed in this evening instead of first thing so this could potentially be a high number. But it’s a loss so I’ll take it! It’s been a really rough week4 -
KHill875
Friday weigh in
PW: 143.0
CW: 142.8
12/6- 12,838
12/7- 13,380
12/8- 14,644
12/9- 13,593
Finally, I got back into the gym three days this week because no one stayed home from school sick.4 -
Pupowl
Saturday weigh in
PW: 225.7
CW: 222.0
I had a good week with food, but I was not expecting such a huge drop. Really happy!
Steps
7 Dec: 14.925
8 Dec: 15.578
9 Dec: 14.335
We are having some really cold days. At least another 8 days with the temp dropping below zero at night, and sometimes during the day as well. I am still hoping for snow. They are saying maybe Wednesday, but it probably won't be much. Happy Saturday everyone!
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Izzyred9400
Sat weigh in
PW,136.6
CW 137.8
My steps
12/4 3,087
12/5 9,205
12/6 7,010
12/7 14,615
12/8 17,717
12/9 14,234
Glad I've got my new Garmin watch back,been using Google Fit but my phone is too big to fit in my pocket so not been an accurate step count.
Bit disappointed that I continue to yoyo up &
down with no consistent loss.Doesnt help that I've been out alot eating & drinking with friends.Guess I will have to try harder in the New Year.
Well done @Pupowl you are consistent,great loss this week 🙂5 -
Went to Lytham Hall for a meal yesterday.A train ride & Christmas lunch.Lovely to laugh & catch up with my girlfriends.8 -
So 🤶 Christmassy ,lovely gardens.
And desert.
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@pupowl Way to go!!
@izzyred9400 that all looks so nice and tasty!
@KHill875 happy to hear there were no sick days at your house. It throws the schedule off so much when the little are sick.2 -
nancyinmo
Saturday
PW: 188.8
CW: 187.6
So-so week. Went out to dinner with friends a few times, which threw me off a little. But still feeling positive. Traveling to DC next week for early family Christmas, so I’ll do my best to stay strong lol.3 -
@izzyred9400
That looks lovely! What a nice way to celebrate Christmas!
@Pupowl Congratulations on your continued progress! Way to go! It's not easy, especially this time of year!
And hello to all the new members!
So update on me...
We came back from a wonderful Thanksgiving island escape with the kids and their significant others, but when we picked up the dogs at the kennel, Buddy's back legs weren't working right. Buddy is our almost 13 year old golden retriever with cancer. After a vet consultation and x-rays, we were sent to a neurologist is Ft. Collins- and 8 hour drive. After 3 days of tests, including a spinal tap, it turns out he has GOLPP a progressive neurological disease where he is slowly becoming paralyzed. Also- another cancerous tumor has to be removed.
On the upside, he is in no pain and has a good appetite, although hes lost 13 pounds since September. But this explains his weird illness back in October where he was up all night drooling and breathing heavily. His larynx is completely paralyzed so he probably had food stuck in his throat.
So... it isn't time to say goodbye, but that may be coming sooner rather than later. Still thinking of you @jessicakrall8 .... Again, I'm so sorry.
On the upside- our son arrives home tomorrow evening for 3 weeks! He's in Las Vegas tonight to watch the IU v. Arizona State Basketball game with friends. Yea Christmas break! And go Hoosiers!
Everyone have a great holiday!
Melissa
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@SavageMrsMoose Glad you found a cause and that it's improvable...love on Buddy from me please...what will they do for the larynx, medications of some sort?? Thank you for your kindness...
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November Step Challenge Results
Week 1 - @Pupowl with 115,707 steps!
Week 2 - @Pupowl with 106,829 steps!
Week 3 - @Pupowl with 105,510 steps!
Week 4 - @Pupowl with 103,668 steps!
Week 5 - @Pupowl with 102,481 steps!
Overall Top 3
1. @Pupowl with 534,195 steps!!!
2. @izzyred9400 with 412,471 steps!!
3. @Frankwbrown with 400,555 steps!
All together, we hit 3.4 million steps! Fantastic effort! Who will unseat our reigning champ, Pupowl, this month?!! Will it be you?! Steps it up during the holidays and let's see!
Thanks to all who participated!
Jessica
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CasandraW
Saturday weigh in
PW 226.4
CW 225.8
It’s a small loss but I’ll take it 😊5 -
jessicakrall8 wrote: »@jessicakrall8 I'm so sorry I'm missing steps and my Friday weigh in. We had a family emergency with my mom (she's 90). She fell and broke her hip and had to have surgery. She is recovering in the hospital now but will need to go to a Skilled nursing facility for rehab. I haven't really thought of much else.
I know it's late but here is my weigh in and steps.
@leni1us Sorry to hear about your mom. Hope her recovery goes quickly...glad you could be there to support her! No worries, I updated your NWI to LWI and caught up your steps. Got you down for December's challenge...are you keeping the same daily goal or want to update it?
Jessica
@jessicakrall8 Thanks for the good thoughts. With everything going on, I haven't jumped online for a few days. Mom is doing better but she is still in the hospital. It's hard because she has dementia and doesn't really know what's going on or why she's in the hospital. She just wants to go home.
Although my walking has been sporadic, I do want to stay in the Step challenge with the same step goal.
Sorry this is a day late.
leni1us
Friday
PW: 161.2
CW: 158.4
Steps:
12/5 6,274
12/6 17,844
12/7 2,983
12/8 8,702
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Hi Shape Shifters,
thank you again for having me in your group. I always need a buddy and someone who holds me accountable on my journey and am really glad to have found that in this group ☺️
I’m a 34yo woman from Vienna and finally got married to the love of my life this year (after 2 postponements due to Covid). I somehow managed to lose quite a bit of weight before the wedding and felt fabulous that day. Unfortunately I also managed to gain it all back since May 🙈
Right now I’m trying to lose the weight slowly - and hopefully finally keep it off for more than a few months. So, thanks in advance for holding me accountable and making this weight loss thing happen for all of us as a team ☺️❤️
Regarding the nickname, there actually is a story behind it. My best friend gave me the name and it’s derived from the Swedish word Bumbibjörn (as in „Adventures of the Gummi Bears“ 😉).
I’ve been trying to stay within my calorie limit all week and have actually not slipped once. My first weigh in is tomorrow and I really hope I‘ve lost at least a bit of weight.
Congratulations to you all, I‘ve seen a lot of great wins reading through your posts ☺️👍💪💪💪4 -
The December Week 2 Group Challenge is ready and will begin Sunday, Dec 11th. Join the team for Holiday Survival Planning. Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10879369/december-week-2-group-challenge-avoiding-holiday-weight-gain/p1?new=1
Hope to see you!
Jessica
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Missing 5 weigh-ins from this week (incl today):
@Susanna527
@krissmisskross
@Walela617
@mulecanter
@Nataliewr0403
Please report in ASAP and thanks! Steppers, please look at the December chart and post your steps in this chat thread to help me catch up the stats. Thanks!
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Mulecanter
Friday
PW: 223
CW: 224.51 -
I spent today doing Christmas decorations. Originally, I had planned to only decorate the house in west Texas and play scrooge at our main house. We were not going to spend very much time at our home in Keller, but plans change. Jason will be home from Tech on Wednesday, we will head back to Lubbock on Saturday and come back on Christmas day. I figured it would be a nice surprise for him - he already has heard my "bah-humbug" speech. I still didn't go all out as I have in years past, but I do have the tree up and stockings hung.
@SavageMrsMoose - Coming up on three years that we lost our Buddy - we had a Christmas ornament made of him holding a squirrel in his mouth which I saw today. Hang in there and you will know when the time is right.
@izzyred9400 Loved your pictures.
@pupowl Awesome job!
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Nataliewr0403
Saturday
PW 135.8
CW. 135.6
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Thanks for all the nice comments everyone! Looks like our team is doing pretty good this week. 3
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