WaistAways Team Chat - JANUARY 2023
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First day back to school. The kids were great. Pulled together some learning center based on winter/snowmen. Packed my lunch last night so it was a good one. Logged all my food and have done well with water. I came home and told myself I am a person who takes care of my health. So I read through a 4 stone meditation and got on my mat and did Pilates. I actually feel so much better after being on my feet all day. My steps are already over 8,000 and I haven’t figures out dinner yet.
Glad you are feeling better @jugar. Neat trick with the tracker.
Happy house hunting @wishfuljune. We are going to need to do that this year.
Ashley and Brad glad you countered the hangover with a nice walk.
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@wishfuljune The pre-tracking or pre-logging thing is not something I can do all the time, but it works well for getting back on after a period of too much positive thinking. You know - this is only one little bit, tomorrow I'll get back on track, I need to make cookies since I was SO great lately...
So instead of just logging breakfast and then kind of letting the rest of the day roll on any way it wants to, I log the whole day while I eat breakfast. Breakfast is never a problem - I have basically the same thing every day. So it is a good time to pre-log the other food for the day and then it is already recorded.
So I have to do it. Right? Often it works really well!7 -
Here's @ashleycarole86 after her leg day!
It is always amazing how rubbery legs can get, eh? Happy recovery!
Still missing some weigh-ins - let's catch up!
@annieo22
@Major_Psy_Girl
@MoonlitMuse
@kto0194
@cleaneater80
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Hi Everyone,
This is Jim from southern Utah here in the US (new username: jimprogress). I'm a 48 year old dad of four and teach at a university.
I'm excited to be a part of this group. I only have roughly 20 lbs to lose, but it's the same weight I've been wanting to lose since I became an adult. Except for a short stint where I gained extra with medication (and then lost it once I stopped), my weight hasn't fluctuated too much.
I've tried several diets over the years, but then quickly tire of them or get discouraged when my weight doesn't change right away. Complicating this is my hypoglycemia - which means I have to eat every few hours or I get a headache, irritable and/or faint.
At this point, I know a few things about myself when it comes to losing weight:
1. Most like I will lose weight slowly, meaning I have to create a sustainable lifestyle with this, not just some quick weight loss gimmick. At this point I would be content to lose one to three pounds a month.
2. I also know I can do well during the week when I'm at work and I can be on a schedule, but the weekends I tend to get lax. So I need to apply the same stringency over that time period rather than snacking all day long and giving in to every dessert that comes my way.
3. I do better when I have other people I am accountable to and can check in with.
4. Low carb tends to suit me better. I feel best when I cut the sugar/white flour and other high carb culprits.
5. Overall, consistency will be key.
Looking forward to joining you guys on this journey.
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Hey guys!
Just realized I missed my re-introduction!
My name is Diana (you probably guessed that already though lol) I’m 35 and from New Jersey, USA. Optometrist full time and mommy morning and nights to a 1 year old boy who has stolen my heart and all my free time 😂😂
I’ve struggled with my weight my entire life. Always been the “chubby one with the pretty face “ Lost about 60lbs 10 years ago and kept most of it off until I became a mommy last year. I’m 20lbs away from pre-baby weight and about 50lb from my goal weight. Previously I’ve lost weight just by exercising, calorie counting, portion control and even weight watchers, but this time around has
been much harder.
I found this group a few years ago, but life happened and had to stop tracking for personal reasons. Still surprised @micki48 remembered me!! 💕 I still remembered her and @jugar (although to be honest I always thought she was a man based solely on her username 😂)
I rejoined 2 months ago, but I have a great feeling about this coming month! I will be focusing on my activity with my peloton and increasing my strength training. Sticking within my calorie goal which I decided to lower a bit and getting my water in. I’m also trying to not eat anything past 8:30 pm
@ashleycarole86 I’d like to rejoin the step challenge with the same goal of 9000 😁
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Hi,
Right now my food choices could be better but I desperately need to get to the grocery store. I will go tomorrow when everyone else heads back to school/work. I have one extra day off 😁 Not snacking is so. darn. hard! It takes everything I've got to resist. I have a bowl of walnuts and almonds in the kitchen. I allow myself to snack on those while I prepare food. It takes too long to crack them so I maybe eat 2 or 3 nuts. I did intermittent fasting today and hit my calories but not macros.
It was sunny and beautiful so I got out for a hike. Then the kids collected the gingerbread houses. We put them outside for the deer every year after new years. This year we gave sugar and the gingerbread houses a proper send off. We lined the houses up at the top of the hill and sent them sliding off in a big race to the bottom. The kids took turns sledding and crashing into the houses. The deer will be happy to eat these sweet treats! Now the Christmas stuff is put away and all treats are gone!7 -
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Good morning and happy new year, WaistAways!
CW for January 1st is 179.8, ugh, lol.
Still, not 180, so, I'll take it. And now to make progress.
Last night was my first gym night of the new year, and I did this backward arch, except with my hands on the chair seat:
The instructor said it looked very pretty.
The room is covered in mirrors, I saw myself, it did look pretty good.
I've got crock pot bulgogi on for later, and I'll put it over either normal rice if I have enough calories, or cauliflower rice if I don't. Breakfast and lunch are packed (chicken sausage with egg whites, and two soy marinated eggs with tumeric sweet potatoes and chimicurri), looking forward to a good day diet-wise. Almost forgot my apple, gotta go do that.
Have a great day, everyone!
ETA goals for 2023! I'd like to be solidly 160 by the end of the year, if I can't hit goal, which I might- 150. There is a chasm between 160 and 150 for me, in my experience.
2023 will be the Year of the Split- I'm going to do a split at least one way (straddle, front left, or front right) by the end of the year. It will take almost daily practice to get there.
Workout goals: at least 4 classes a week, 240 minutes.9 -
@CupcakeCrusoe I bet you looked amazing! Love the splits goal too, how fun!
Well, I'm dressed and ready to hit the office. Yesterday was another good on track day. Today will be different - but some things are easier in the office (as in getting more steps naturally just by going there).
Hope everyone has a good day!8 -
CW 195.4
Strike one! Maybe I will be back on the regular team sooner than intended. Going to turn this wagon around right now!
We have one more day off before going back to work so we're driving into Montreal to take the mother in law out to dinner before we drop the step-daughter back at her mother's. I'm going to try to dig out the restaurant's menu online and make decisions ahead of time so I don't go overboard.
I use excuses like' MFP doesn't recognize the barcode' and I didn't make this recipe so I can't log it to get lazy with tracking. I remember I used to weigh everything, and it worked! My visual perception of a correct portion size is definitely not accurate.6 -
@CupcakeCrusoe Wow, congrats on the back arch on the chair! I think your goals sound great for the new year.
@ashleycarole86 Hope you have a good day back at the office. We're dreading the return to work as well. Home is definitely our happy place too. We can do this!6 -
Hi, today is the first day of school so I was able to walk my toddler to nursery after a lot of struggle (she was not having it) and make it to the gym.
This is my 2nd day this week at the gym so yay. I did about 35 mins of the cross trainer, 12kg kettle bell swings and deadlifts with 16kg kettle bell. I’m trying to incorporate more weights into my workout so I’m taking it slow. My whole upper body already hurts from that.
I’ve been careless with 2 fitness watches already so I got myself a pedometer instead to track my steps.
Have a great day everyone.
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Morning friends
CW - 167.6
Weigh in day - Monday
My name is Joann and I'm thrilled to be part of the group. I apologize this week is busy being home with my daughter over the winter break but a short bio. I'm a RN and work full time in Edmonton Alberta and also taking my masters online. I have a 8 year old daughter and a new 7 month old German Shepherd puppy which is keeping us on our toes. Our last GSD we had to put down a few months ago and after a short time decided we needed another in the family.
I"m hoping that by being in this group I can gain some better habits and strategies for dealing with stress.
Look forward to meeting you all more6 -
conleywoods wrote: »Hi,
It was sunny and beautiful so I got out for a hike. Then the kids collected the gingerbread houses. We put them outside for the deer every year after new years. This year we gave sugar and the gingerbread houses a proper send off. We lined the houses up at the top of the hill and sent them sliding off in a big race to the bottom. The kids took turns sledding and crashing into the houses. The deer will be happy to eat these sweet treats! Now the Christmas stuff is put away and all treats are gone!
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Hey all! Sorry I missed my re-introduction earlier, but I started the new year with an electronics ban so now I'm playing catch up.
Anyways - I'm Ashley and I'm originally from Ohio but now live in NW Montana just outside of Glacier National Park. I'm a full time registered dietitian and public health nutritionist along with a 500hr yoga teacher. I'm a mom to a 15 1/2 year old, 5 cats, an Alusky pup, and recently married as of Sept.
My weight is within a normal BMI (although still higher than it's ever been), but my BF% is higher than I'd like. I fit into the 'skinny fat' category so my goal has been to focus more on body recomposition than pure loss. I've been into lifting for a while so this year, my goals are focused more on the weight I can lift as well as that pesky percentage than the number on the scale. I've already beat my 1RM from last May, so I'm going to keep going and see what I can do without trying to become a powerlifter!
I like to consider myself a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to my activity. I practice asana, run, bike, and lift regularly, with a lot of outdoor activities (like kayaking and backpacking/hiking) in the warmer months. I've been diagnosed with EDS, so I have scaled back on things and listen to my body more in order to prevent further injury.
My biggest struggle is that my husband is a disabled combat vet so we're pretty sedentary at home most of the time. It didn't used to be like this but it's progressively become worse each year, so my workouts only get to happen at work during lunch and my wellness time. My lunch used to be an hour but got cut to 30 mins so we could leave earlier. I try to make the most of what I can do, but it's made me realize that I have to be pretty vigilant about keeping track of what I eat since most of my day is stuck at a desk.
Goal Weight: 135
PW: 143.2
CW: 144.4 *grumble*7 -
Wow! What a busy day in here. I have been away from the computer all day, and will do some catching up later! First, it is Pilates and then EATING. I am so hungry, but will hold off until I earn that green check mark! I am loving the new year energy - back later...4
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What a day!
We made an offer on a house this morning so fingers crossed!!
I had a busier day today due to catching up on emails after the holiday and meetings, but I took time to stand often and walk around the apartment in between sessions. It’s raining out today, so I did not get a chance (or really a desire in the dreary weather) to take my walk without my dog, but I did squeeze in a 20 minute Grow With Jo workout after work.
I did have a moment of negative thought; because I was not in the mood to do a strength workout, and I almost convinced myself that if I didn’t do that, I couldn’t do any workout at all, but I powered through and had fun with Jo’s workout!
We’re now back from our after work walk, soggy from the rain, but I can look forward to dinner because we have pasta for dinner tonight and I can enjoy a Yasso bar if I’m still hungry.
Have a good day/night everyone!8 -
Wait a minute.... It's Tuesday. My weigh in day is Friday. I weighed in this morning because I had a rescheduled hockey game last night and I always weigh in the morning after hockey... With the holidays messing with my internal calendar I lost track of the day of the week. I know it's the third.... But that is was Tuesday? Nope.... Lol4
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Thanks for the intro! What do you teach in university?jimprogress wrote: »Hi Everyone,
This is Jim from southern Utah here in the US (new username: jimprogress). I'm a 48 year old dad of four and teach at a university.I'm excited to be a part of this group. I only have roughly 20 lbs to lose, but it's the same weight I've been wanting to lose since I became an adult. Except for a short stint where I gained extra with medication (and then lost it once I stopped), my weight hasn't fluctuated too much.1. Most like I will lose weight slowly, meaning I have to create a sustainable lifestyle with this, not just some quick weight loss gimmick. At this point I would be content to lose one to three pounds a month.
I've tried several diets over the years, but then quickly tire of them or get discouraged when my weight doesn't change right away. Complicating this is my hypoglycemia - which means I have to eat every few hours or I get a headache, irritable and/or faint.
At this point, I know a few things about myself when it comes to losing weight:
2. I also know I can do well during the week when I'm at work and I can be on a schedule, but the weekends I tend to get lax. So I need to apply the same stringency over that time period rather than snacking all day long and giving in to every dessert that comes my way.
3. I do better when I have other people I am accountable to and can check in with.
4. Low carb tends to suit me better. I feel best when I cut the sugar/white flour and other high carb culprits.
5. Overall, consistency will be key.
Looking forward to joining you guys on this journey.
Your plan is terrific - and identifying some things you need to watch out for is very wise. Just ignoring them somehow does not make them go away! Diet and tracking boredom is real. You will rebel sometimes for sure - I found the "one free day per week" thing helped a lot. I was good at keeping off the flour and sugar and their friends if I knew Saturday (or whatever day you like) was more free. I did not go too crazy, but it helped to put off cravings by having that day coming up each week. Losing a pound or two per month is doable for sure - and the changes will be permanent. Be sure to stop by here often - even if it is to moan and complain. That's when you need the encouragement (and kicks in the butt!) the most.
Another Albertan! I'll be in Edmonton in February or early March - maybe we can say hi. My daughter lives in Wainwright. Yep, she's in the Army. I'm a huge fan of German Shepherds and hope you and your daughter are having a blast with the puppy!cleaneater80 wrote: »My name is Joann and I'm thrilled to be part of the group. I apologize this week is busy being home with my daughter over the winter break but a short bio. I'm a RN and work full time in Edmonton Alberta and also taking my masters online. I have a 8 year old daughter and a new 7 month old German Shepherd puppy which is keeping us on our toes. Our last GSD we had to put down a few months ago and after a short time decided we needed another in the family.
I"m hoping that by being in this group I can gain some better habits and strategies for dealing with stress.
Stress is something that is discussed a lot in here! It is a vent-when-needed zone, and then hopefully you can take a deep breath and get on with what you need to do without inhaling an entire day's worth of calories in one go. I'm retired from most of the craziest stress, but will sit back and offer advice anyhow
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happy to learn the reasoning and I love it, take another tack with your brain.
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