WaistAways Team Chat - JANUARY 2023
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Steps
Sun 8147
Mon 9,459
Tues 12,803
30 min Barre
Wed 14,103
30 min strength
Thurs 15,460
Fri 10,390
30 min Barre
Sat 14,7275 -
I had a great time in Denver but since we were at a conference center, food choices were limited. I ate a lot. I drank more then if I was home. I did get one workout and then walked another day.
It's time to get serious about my diet. I feel like most days, I do ok, but I know I could do better.7 -
Hi everyone,
Well today didn’t go as planned. I haven’t had much steps in and I didn’t make it to the gym. My little one is so poorly I had to take today off work. She kept us up most of the night and I felt guilty thinking of leaving her to go workout so I stayed home.
But on the bright side my first daughter who is on the spectrum had a great day. She participated in her play class which she has never ever done before. I just couldn’t believe it😀. I’m so proud of her so despite all, today is a big win for me…6 -
Hi there... @jugar Not sure if you remember me, (Vikki - Gidgitgoescrazy) but I would like to come back, and this is the group I'd like to come back to. I deleted by old account, so this is a new one. I know I can't start till Feb, and that's fine... PLEASE
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@ashleycarole86 - here are my stats for the week!
Sunday 1/8: 12,795 steps
Monday 1/9: 10,811 steps + 34 minutes functional strength training
Tuesday 1/10: 8,206 steps + 46 minutes yoga
Wednesday 1/11: 5,552 steps + 34 minutes functional strength training
Thursday 1/12: 7,018 steps + 33 minutes functional strength training
Friday 1/13: 6,708 steps
Saturday 1/14: 13,571 steps + 47 minutes functional strength training3 -
Vikki! @Gidgitgoescrzy Good to see you. How's your back? I still have a quote I stole from you written on my wall: 'I won't get stronger by crying over it'. It's a much nicer version of 'Suck it up, Buttercup!' that I tend to have rattling in my brain when I get down on myself for quitting on workouts because they're hard. Love the new profile pic!3
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Monday
PW 167.6
CW 165.8
The habit tracker has definitly helped with the loss this week, I'm the kind of person that thrives off checking something off and feeling accomplished.
@wishfuljune - fantastic steps this week
@zankash23 - it's the little things that we have to celebrate as moms, remember to take it easy on yourself you are in a heavy season from the sounds of it.
It's that time of year where the days are still short and easy to get down. I"m working on getting outside everyday and getting enough sleep to keep my mood up. End of Jan can be such a hard time7 -
Gidgitgoescrzy wrote: »Hi there... @jugar Not sure if you remember me, (Vikki - Gidgitgoescrazy) but I would like to come back, and this is the group I'd like to come back to. I deleted by old account, so this is a new one. I know I can't start till Feb, and that's fine... PLEASE
OMG! It is so great to see you back! You can start right away no problem. Just give your best guess of your weight for the past 2 weeks and dive right in. I was just thinking of you a few days ago - this team is always ready for cheeky smart and interesting people! I had missed you. So YES - you are back. Just tell me what day you want for weigh-ins, and we're off and running.
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@Gidgitgoescrzy Hi Vikki!! Welcome back. We’ve missed you. Glad to see you back and ready to work toward your goals. Always loved your posts. Still here ready to get real with you.
I met with my RD today. It was really good. We’ll meet again in a month. So many of the things I am doing right are because of you all right here and the things I learn from you. He said 1/2 - 2 pounds a week is the goal. We all know that the lower end is realistic and would certainly be a success if consistent. He said aim for 1700 calories (I said mine were set at 1650 through MFP). I know if I log honestly I will lose. He also mentioned calorie cycling if I know I have something special coming up. Ashley I think you have talked about that. Saving 100 calories for 3-5 days so you have extra calories for your special event. Without guilt. Now my realization is that I can’t treat every day as a special event. Lol. We will talk about exercise and other nutrition next time. Oh he also recommended a calcium supplement and a dexascan to check on bone mass, etc.
I will do better logging these next few weeks so we have good data.
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@micki48 I can always come up with a reason for it to be a special day 😂 But I like what you said about the calorie cycling. That definitely makes sense! I know some people who have a lower calorie limit mon-fri so they can have extra calories on the weekend. More of a weekly calorie limit vs daily.
@Gidgitgoescrzy welcome back!6 -
Well, today is special. I have not been this angry or frustrated in AGES!!! The performance and recording project I did in France in October will not result in a commercial recording. The composer was not happy with the result due to some (I thought minor) differences with one of the violinists. I am SO disappointed. We had such a fabulous time, but composers...... Don't get me started. Then I spent almost 3 hours on hold with our ridiculous system for people without a GP or family doctor (mine retired). I just wanted to know if someone would look in my ear to see why it is still seemingly full of liquid and plugged up even though my nose is clear and all my covid symptoms are gone. I still have no appointment, but will pay to go see my audiologist just so she can look to see if it looks like something a doc should do. The call was supposed to take care of that process... THEN ok. I'll stop there. My day was stupid.
But @Gidgitgoescrzy is back, @KellyBgetsfit is asking all the right questions, @micki48 has seen a dietician and is getting closer and closer to being back on track -- a lot of wonderful things are happening in here! Not to mention that our team lost more than any other last week. We did lose a couple of our new members, but that happens every January. I love the energy when so many people sign up, but it is not always the right thing for everyone. I hope they find their path.
I did some Pilates today, walked some, but have not really had a great day. Tomorrow will be better! I'm going to Montreal to see a couple of people and get my alto flute back from the person who has had it for a few weeks, then I'm turning 69 on Wednesday. I guess part of my feeling unsettled is entering my 70th year! I'm still a feisty wild person! Life is crazy
So glad to have this space to rant and carry on. 6 -
@jugar so many people are having problems with their ears after covid or colds this holiday season. My hubby has had blocked ears for over 2 weeks now. Decongestant pills weren't working so we got him flonase from the pharmacy and it's been helping. All the tubes and sinuses are connected so even though your nose is clear, you might be able to administer something through it that will help your ears.
We're in the same boat with doctors. Those phone calls aren't fun... I hope you find a solution soon!0 -
Thanks @PlaneMonkey ! I hate ear stuff since I only have one that functions. Bleh!!
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I haven’t ticked off all my habit tracker checks. Wasn’t making good habit decisions but my steps are good and I lost for the week. Read a bit more of Atomic Habits. Good stuff. Still missed reading 51 posts but caught up with the more recent ones.
This!!!!
We don't have to do ALL the things, ALL the time.
Progress happens based on what we choose most of the time.
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Okay YAY !!!!!!!!!!!
So, I actually have been keeping track of things, so my weights are as follows.
Jan 4th 173.8
Jan 11th 173
Weigh in day will be Wednesdays.
@PlaneMonkey Hi Courtney, you asked about my back, it is doing great, no more issues at all, it's fully fused, and all the pain is gone. I am still dealing with some tight ligaments in my left leg, but I started doing yoga again, and am making some pretty significant progress.
So for those that don't know me, Hi I'm Vikki - I'm 51 - live in Baltimore, MD have 3 kids, none of which live with me anymore. 2 are local, 1 is 2k miles away in the Air force. I am married, work in accounting / payroll for a Lumber company. Love my job, and it is currently the ONLY one I have... (I have a bad habit of helping out previous companies and giving away my me time...)
I was on the team up until maybe May or June of last year, then did a complete 180 and deleted and cancelled everything. I wasn't in a good space, I was so stressed, working 3 jobs, (2 were part time) only 6 months out of a lumbar and cervical fusion that I had done at the same time, and although I flew through the recovery for the most part, it killed my flexibility and made me scared to do much.
I recently did my 1-year post surgery appt, and I am 100% fused, and he said I am clear to do whatever I want and have no limitations.
I am finally back in a good place, and ready to actually do this. I am not at a bad weight right now, I am 173, but I'm short, 5'3, so it's still a lot, I want to get down to 145, but in the interim, my goal is 159 by March 19th, that's the day I leave for my cruise that is 3 years past due...
Anyway, my exercise for the week was/ will be.
Sunday = 15 min yoga, 10 min strength
Monday = 10min video, 15 min Yoga
Today = 10min video (done) and this evening will be another 10 min video, and 10 min strength
Weds = 20 min video, and 15 min Yoga
Thursday = 10 min video, 10 min Strength (Have an eye dr appt after work)
Friday = OFF
Saturday = 1 hour walk somewhere, 15 min Yoga
Food is almost on point, I don't like eating my exercise calories, but last night I did... Today, I will attempt not to.
This week is protein shake and hardboiled egg for Breakfast. Taco salad for lunches, and I have Hello Fresh for dinners, last night was Balsamic Fig chicken with Weed salad, and roasted potatoes.
Tonight, is Italian chicken over lemony spaghetti with zucchini.
Anyway, thanks for having me back, I am all in!
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Welcome back @Gidgitgoescrzy - it's great to 'see' you!
I have been feeling anxious since last night because we weren't even considering a move but we've found a house. We have a house, and we don't need another house, especially not at the moment with the way prices are constantly jumping for everything. But it's around the corner, the size up from this one, and the extra space would be lovely.
It could easily be a 10-15 year home - if not longer - and I think the difference would work out cheaper than our long term plans for this one. Plus there are things that it has, which we couldn't achieve here. It's also about 20% more expensive, and our mortgage might increase by 50% (between the extra we'd have to mortgage and the increased rates these days), so there would definitely be a strain on our finances.
This is either a terrible decision or a great opportunity, and I feel very stressed at any of the possible ways this could turn out!5 -
I'd say happy Monday....but then I realized it's Tuesday
(We had off for MLK so I have a short week)
PW: 146
CW: 145.6
It's so funny how much weight can fluctuate in one day. Two days after my 146, I was 143.6. A few hours later (after I drank water and worked out), I was 147! I really need to do measurements as well. Is anyone else tracking progress that way?
Also, WTG team! Everyone is crushing it! We weren't ahead but just a few pounds...that was pretty significant!
***Great News*** The IHS (Indian Health Service) has created a pilot program to create board certified health coaches within the system and determine the effects of utilizing them in Indian country. I've been selected as one of 54 and I am STOKED!! It's a 6 months program through the Legacy Holistic Health Institute out of Atlanta, and at the end, I'll be eligible to sit for the exam to become board certified. I am over the moon about this and can't wait to see how it can improve my practice as a dietitian and soon to be holistic practitioner!8 -
@cleaneater80 That’s true. Thank you so much.
Great progress this week👍1 -
@DD265 you have put so much into your home. The 'what if' game can be so hard. There's pros and cons for both moves. I don't know if the UK does it but here in Canada we can 'port' our mortgage to the new property and only pay an increased blended rate on the additional borrowed amount for the larger property. Not all lenders tell you about that option as they make more money when they just give you a higher rate and start fresh.
How has this anxiety affecting your BED progress? What's your process to make decisions like this? My tummy is churning with anxiety on your behalf! Ohh the unknowns! Taking a walk or run to clear your head might help your heart to decide.
Hugs
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@jugar hubby was on hold for an hour and 20 minutes with the health services but managed to score an appointment cancellation with our assigned medical clinic today and they've diagnosed him with otitis, an inner ear infection. He doesn't have any fever associated with it so they found that strange, but antibiotics are waiting for us at the pharmacy and they told him to expect results within 3 days.
Fingers crossed!
I hope you're able to get healed quickly as well.
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