WaistAways Team Chat - JANUARY 2023
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Good morning WaistAways!
PW: 177.6
CW: 176.4
Pretty good, especially considering last week's (I think water high) weigh in. I've rearranged my macrofactor goals to be in line with a 1500ish calorie a day intake, as I think that's my sweet spot.
No gym this week, but I'm hoping to feel fine enough to go tomorrow. Tonight, Whatsisface and I are going on a real date, dinner and we're trying forging/blacksmithing at a local place. I'm pretty excited to try something new, and for the three-day weekend after that.
I need to try to source freshly cut hardwood, preferably poplar or maple, so I can get Whatsisface what he needs to start growing mushrooms for valentine's day. He's been thinking about it. I think I'll try calling some tree removal services, see if they can give me little bits of specific woods, or if it's all generic wood, and dried out firewood, at that.
@YinxFed a choir is such a cool thing to be part of. I'm so happy you've found your "thing," and that it makes you so happy.
@conleywoods I'm glad to hear that your sister isn't freaked out. Nurses are pretty practical people. As far as my cycle changing my workout, the only change I really can tell is that I'm "stickier" during my cycle, I stick to the pole way better, lol. I've seen people start to equate cycle and weight loss, but I haven't seen any studies about it, and one of my favorite fitness substacks, Casey Johnson of She's a Beast, has said that there isn't anything to it, just marketers trying to claim something to sell things/go viral on tiktok. Who knows.
Have a great day and weekend, everyone! I owe asheleycarole workout numbers tomorrow!
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PW:189.4
CW: 189.6
@conleywoods - Thinking of you and your family and hope the appointment goes well on the 25th.
I do not specifically workout based on my cycle, however, that could be really interesting! I know that the week before my cycle begins, I have cramps and sweet cravings, but now I’m wondering what workouts would be great during that time.
I felt like this week I did decently well with nutrition - I pre-logged my meals in the morning, and I did not indulge when my husband showed up with sweets from a local bakery. I’ll give it another week and then adjust if I don’t see any change.
Tomorrow we’re going to a glassblowing class to make our own ornaments, and then dinner with our friends after at an Italian place. Sunday, my niece has a rock concert and I’m looking forward to it.
For workouts, I’ll wrap up work and do Sydney’s 45 minutes Glutes and Abs workout today. Saturday will be a rest day, and Sunday will be a spin class.4 -
Had a fun evening with the raclette grill and niece & boyfriend but definitely feeling a little off this morning from all the cheese/meats - maybe I've gotten used to cleaner eating already. Back to it today.3
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Glad it was fun @eggfreak and that it just makes you want to get back to your regular eating style
@conleywoods I don't change my workouts but I do have to take prescription NSAID during my period because I have dysmenorrhea. So, if for some reason the pills don't get taken at the right time and I get in the pain hole.. it may be game over for working out that day as it would get so bad I wouldn't be able to. But if I manage my pain well then I can usually continue my normal activities no matter the time of the month.4 -
Username ashleycarole86
Thursday weigh-in (one day late due to travel!)
PW 178.8
CW 176.6
Enjoy your Friday!!5 -
LoraineGB
Friday
PW 214.8
CW 211.87 -
CW 193.6
Was much higher a couple of days ago but the ice maker is fixed and we're back on track with water consumption.
We've had about a foot of snow fall so far but hubby's taken care of most of it while I took care of a sewing project for him. Thw snow will continue until tomorrow so I'll be sure to burn some calories on the next round.
@YinxFed isn't singing just amazing? All those voices around you. Wow.5 -
@wishfuljune glass blowing to make ornaments sounds like a blast!
Yesterday was my last day at my previous office and they threw me a wonderful going away party. But that also meant I ate pizza and cake 😝 Definitely went over my calorie goal, but I met my steps and went to the gym. I am also back on track today, so hopefully the 2 pounds of food/water will come off as quickly as it came on! I am definitely ready to start my new job on Monday and come up with some new routines!5 -
@lauren_989 congratulations on the last day of the old and the upcoming first day of the new! All pizza and cake is forgiven during a job-end do.
@PlaneMonkey isn't sewing while snow is being cleared by someone else kind of like fiddling while Rome burns? You got the good end of that one 😂 You'll pay tomorrow, I'm sure...
We have stayed off the snow today - it is quite wet underneath, but getting colder tonight so it won't turn to frozen footsteps when we go out tomorrow. We usually just pack the paths by snowshoe, so it will be my first time on the job. Can't wait! I love packing paths. I put on some kind of overenthusiastic music and stomp my little heart out.
@CupcakeCrusoe @LoraineGB and @ashleycarole86 - great job! In spite of challenges, you have all had a fabulous week. I have a feeling we'll make a good team showing this week.
I have only just started dipping one toe back into my strength workouts post-covid. I still have a very plugged up ear which messes with my balance, so I'm taking it slow. I started practicing again yesterday, and that was not as bad as I had feared. Today has been a kind of indolent day, though, so it's onto the exercise bike tonight!
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Weigh in day: Friday
PW:222
CW:219.4
So shocked by this! Especially because I felt like I wasn’t 100% and was on my cycle! Met with my dietician again and she made a good point… the goal is not perfection, but rather most of the time… although I’ve heard this many times, it made so much more sense today.5 -
Great job @DianaGetsFit512 ! It is always so nice to get that kind of shock
A couple more Friday people, and then the Saturday people - line up and send the numbers:
@EvMakesChanges
@micki48
@bobagurl2017
@Isitua
@zankash23
@jimprogress
Thanks!2 -
Hi 👋🏼 I’m still here. Crazy week. My daughter and son in law found a house, went to see it, made an offer and it was accepted. I had all kind of feels. Here we go again. And here we are at Friday.
@jugar I weighed and was up a bit today. I’d like to wait and see if tomorrow is any better. Haven’t read all the 51 posts I missed. Will try to catch up tomorrow.6 -
I don't post often, but try to keep up with what you all post.
It was a short but intense work week. I went for a walk a couple of days but not everyday. I'm working my way back to movement daily. My schedule is so erratic right now its challenging. Still weighing daily to keep me focused. I've found a protein shake recipe for breakfast that I'm really enjoying. Been sticking to IF 10 am - 6pm too. I'm hopeful for tomorrow's official weigh-in. Hope everyone has a lovely weekend! 6 -
PW: 162
CW: 160
Honestly I wasn’t expecting the scale to be kind to me as I have really given my all especially with my food intake. I’ve had ice cream, cake, biscuits and lollipops this week alone.
I was already on the path to giving up but this really motivates me and I’m going to get back on track. Xxx
Sun: 967
Mon: 7914
Tue: 4756
Wed: 6925
Thurs: 7898
Fri: 9452
Sat: 4007 -
I hurt my knee on the Peloton on Tuesday, seems odd given that cycling is low impact but I did a class that required really high resistance (which I never hit) and I clearly overdid it.. I didn't realize at the time I was but it's sore now.
I have been able to walk just fine and I did the elliptical in the hotel and a very light Peloton ride last night. The worst is when I'm doing stairs, getting up for a chair, or squatting down to sit in one - the bend to straight action is what hurts.
Anyway, I didn't hit my exercise goal yesterday but it had nothing to do with that.. sorta just timed out to get all my steps and chose movie night over going out for one last one. It happens! I'm thinking what I need to do when I get home later today is to bust out an ice pack.
1/12 exercise - 5961 steps + 30 minutes elliptical
1/13 exercise - 6401 steps + 21 minutes Peloton4 -
@ashleycarole86 have you tried voltaren? I find it helps with my joint pain. Ice packs are great too, just don't leave it on too long. Frostbite is real!1
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Here's your link for next week's Group Challenge. Hope you'll join us for a new all-inclusive BINGO game! Hope to see you there--starts Sunday, Jan 15th!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10881987/january-week-3-group-challenge-bingo#latest
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@PlaneMonkey
Good suggestion - I know Brad definitely has some Voltaren in the cupboard.. I'll likely try that tonight!1 -
Weigh in
PW 212.9
CW 211.5
So happy with that. I was 213 on Friday so Wew!
Still haven’t had a chance to catch up on posts. Hope everyone is well.7 -
PlaneMonkey wrote: »@ashleycarole86 have you tried voltaren? I find it helps with my joint pain. Ice packs are great too, just don't leave it on too long. Frostbite is real!
Voltaren is amazing.1
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