Shape Shifters Team Chat - JANUARY 2023
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Steps:
1/1 4,886
1/2 5,176
1/3 6,5201 -
Reposting to put it in pounds!
Userid zog_a_log
(Day of Week) Weigh-in Monday
PW: 135.8lbs
CW: 135.4bs
LTD: 0 lbs
[Tues and Wed were 134.6lbs, so looking good for next week's weigh-in]3 -
Happy Wednesday ShapeShifters!
You have a new member who has not yet found you - but hopefully we found her! @trappedskinnyb should hopefully be here soon. If not, please friend and message her to help her find her way. MFP can be quite a navigation challenge at the beginning, as you know. Thanks!3 -
@trappedskinnyb - Welcome to the Shape Shifter team! I’ll send you a friend request to help support you as you get used to the process.
I saw your introduction in the December Shape Shifter Chat group, which closed at the end of the week, since we always finish on a Saturday. We started ‘meeting’ here in the January Shape Shifter Chat on Sunday. So, this is where we’ll post our weekly weigh-in reports and support one another through the month of January.
You can click on the ribbon at the top right right corner to bookmark this page. If it turns blue, it will show up at the bottom of your phone screen (or right side menu of the computer screen?) as one of your bookmarks for easy access.
Feel free to post any questions here and we’ll do our best to answer them. Best wishes for achieving your F2F goals!2 -
I’m just highlighting this webinar opportunity I saw in the MFP announcements for any interested Shape Shifter team members:
“Want to learn logging tips and other tricks to help you reach your health and fitness goals? We’re hosting MyFitnessPal 101, a 1-hour webinar to help new members get the most out of their MyFitnessPal journey. Topics include logging tips, key app features, goal setting, and more.”
You can see the original post from “Betty” - and click to stream the webinar at the date/time that works for you (listed below) - here:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/categories/mfp-news-announcements
Webinar Dates and Times:
-January 5 at 11am EST
-January 10 at 2pm EST
-January 18 at 5pm EST4 -
Hello All!
I'm trying to get to NYC today on a short trip with my husband. So far, nothing has gone smoothly. Our 1:30 flight is 5 hours delayed already, and yesterday was 3 hours late. We stopped in Denver overnight and the hotel had a Peloton! YEA!!! I was able to get in my first ride of the year! My bike at the house in Colorado is having technical difficulties. The seat is sliding down. I contacted customer service and they sent me a part for the handlebars. So, on the upside, I have time to call them again!
@Kading55 I highly recommend training for a marathon! I really enjoy them! But if it seems daunting, go for a half-marathon first. I'm doing the Houston half next week with my daughter.
My goals this year are to get to a healthy BMI (only about 4 pounds to go, hoping to get there by the end of January) and then below 150. I've got two half-marathons planned and thinking of a full in October... I also want to read at least one book a month! I spend too much time reading bits and pieces of stories on the internet. Finally, I want to drink less alcohol, more dry days than not. It is a deal-killer for weight loss for me.
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Weigh-in Day: Monday (oops) I promise to do better next week!!!!! (I wrote all my info down this time)
SW: 226
CW: 225.4
LTD: 0.6
If anyone wants to add me on IG its also trappedskinnyb
I work full time at our local YMCA, which makes me feel horrible that I look and feel the way that I do. I have two boys that are 8 &10 that keep me on my toes and busy all the time. I have PCOS and I have issues with food due to issues that stem from my childhood. I feel like I just keep losing and gaining the same weight over and over again and I am tired of it. I want to set a better example for my kids and be around as long as possible for them.8 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Hi SS... You have a new member joining your team ....Please welcome @SavannahS2016
Welcome @SavannahS2016 to our team! Please take a moment and introduce yourself and tell us a little about your goals for January and beyond. I'm Jessica, your Team Captain. On behalf of the whole team and our two wonderful Motivators @PatriceFitnessPal and @angmarie28 we're really glad you're here!
I would recommend going back to page 1 and reading our FAQ file as it will answer many of your basic questions about how things work. If at that time, you have unanswered questions, just make a posting in this chat thread and you're sure to get several responses.
Again, welcome and good luck in January!
Jessica 0 -
Daily Check-in
Another successful day sticking within my allowance. I was visiting family who bought a takeaway, but I opted for the grilled chicken salad again, with a sugar free drink. Also, instead of mindlessly eating chocolate and crisps (chips in the US), I put some sliced apple, red grapes and little cheese cubes in a bowl to snack on.
One thing I really need to work on is my sleep - I’m getting nowhere near enough.
Daily steps challenge
⭐️1 Jan - 5,537
⭐️2 Jan - 3,528
⭐️3 Jan - 5,052
⭐️4 Jan - 4,103
I hope everyone is doing well. I’m enjoying reading all of your posts!6 -
Check-in ~ January 04
Steps: 22.330
Calorie deficit: yes
Workout: yes, 3/3 for the week
Vitamins: yes
Sleep: 8h 11m / 82 score
Good morning Shape Shifters. The good news is that I do not have anything unhealthy in the house anymore. The bad news is that it all ended up in my belly yesterday.
1600 of my 1900 total calories was just pure sugary garbage. I did a 40 minute workout in the evening to try to salvage the day a little bit even though I was planning a rest day. I do not 100% trust the calories my fitbit gives me because the number always seems a bit high to me. I got 1322 extra calories yesterday and with me eating 1900, I have 600 left over. I think that is a big enough surplus to assume I was still in a deficit. If it was less than 400, I probably wouldn't have given myself a checkmark in the habit tracker. Either way, it was a very crappy food day and I am not happy with myself.
I also wrote two postcards for postcrossing, going to Germany and Finland. I usually walk to the mailbox, but the weather was really bad, so I decided to bike instead. Bought some new peanuts for the garden birds, they go through them very quickly. Otherwise my day was pretty boring. Happy Thursday everyone
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@Pupowl - Your post made me think of two of my favorite quotes. I’m sure you’ve seen me use them before but they’re favorites so here I go again —
There’s no losing, just winning and learning
It sounds as though you reflected and learned a lot from your day. We all have those days that get away from us — Good recovery! Your humor and grace will see you through it!
Fall down seven times, get up eight.
One day won’t make a difference in the long run anyway. It’s the next decision that counts, and the next one, and the one after that 😉. You made a great decision by exercising to burn off some of the extra food energy.
The first quote is one my son and I use a lot to encourage one another. The second is an old samurai saying that my Dad liked. Thanks for the reminder to learn … and get up again @Pupowl.
Let’s all have a better day, Shape Shifters!5 -
Here’s my weekly weigh-in report:
Name: PatriceFitnessPal
Weigh-in day: Thursday
PW: 132.8
CW: 132.5
SW: 168
LTD: 34.5
I weigh myself most mornings and some days were slightly higher than this so I’m just glad I ended with a loss. My winter conditioning class started again following a break for the holidays so it feels good to be returning to my regular routine.
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Angmarie28
Wednesdays
Previous weight-170
Current weight-1692 -
12/29-8,353
12/30-11,706
12/31-5,111
1/1-11,379
1/2-12,651
1/3-9,414
1/4-6,127
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Hello everyone, I hope everyone has a good new years. I have worked pretty much every day for the past 2 weeks, and work late a lot too. But I have been doing good at planning my meals, or at least better. I'm still struggling with late night snacking which is crazy because I broke that habit a long time ago and was successful at keeping that have it away for years, and now it's back and I'm struggling to break it again.
I did work out yesterday, but had to take it easy because I did something to my shoulder/arm at work and it hurt to do much lifting with it so I mainly stuck to legs and core I did 20 minutes on the exercise bike.5 -
GwenS23
Saturday Weigh-in Day
PW: 295 lbs (previous weight)
CW: 295 lbs (current weight)
Hi, I have changed my weigh-in day to Saturday. I am excited to begin again and feel really good about it. Glad to be a part of this group!0 -
Yukie_OP - Happy New Year team!, coming into January a bit late from a month's break.
Brief Intro/Bio: Mom & Wife living in California. I work full time in an office setting plus currently studying (outside of work hrs) for professional designations. But to summarize: I'm sitting for extended periods of time & to combat this, i take a 15-min walk at lunch time + an evening walk ~ 2-3 miles *weather permitting.
January's Health Goals:- Check-in with the group (and update weight) at least 1X a week
- Logging meals & staying under my daily caloric targets
- Steps count 6,000 daily/average
- Mobility stretches (at least once/day, 5min)
* Would like to change my weigh-in date to Fridays
PW: 136 lbs (last reported 12/4/22)
CW: 140 lbs
Steps Update (daily goal 6,000):
1/01/23 - 6,953
1/02/23 - 4,484
1/03/23 - 11,865
1/04/23 - 8,436
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Hi all & welcome to New members to the team.@koakslim it's nice to have someone else on the team from the UK.I live in Manchester with my husband & 2 sons 27 & 29.I'm 62 & have been on MFP on & off for a few years & on this group for about 2 years I think ? I like to keep active & love my local gym especially the Dance Fit class.I like to use u tube to try new dance workouts usually in my kitchen.I am at the top end of my BMI & don't have alot of weight to lose but find it hard to lose & maintain.I have enjoyed this group & the support & friendships I've made.
I hope new members gain from the support on here,feel free to add me as a friend if you wish 🙂
My steps
1/1 16,218
1/2 8,510
1/3 14,041
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Daily Check-in
I’m really surprising myself by staying within my calories. It’s only day 9 or 10 of restarting MFP, and I thought I would struggle getting back into the swing of things. I must admit that I haven’t been out walking much, so I need to work on that.
I’m excited for my first official weigh-in tomorrow (Fri). If the numbers on the scales this week are anything to go by, then I’ll be very happy.
Daily Steps Challenge
⭐️1 Jan - 5,537
⭐️2 Jan - 3,528
⭐️3 Jan - 5,052
⭐️4 Jan - 4,103
⭐️5 Jan - 3,177
Hi @izzyred9400 nice to “meet” you! I’m from Scotland I find maintaining quite a challenge too. I end up getting too lax and it all piles back on. I have no idea how to send a friends request on here but feel free to send me a request if you like 4 -
GwenS23
Saturday Weigh-in Day
PW: 295 lbs (previous weight)
CW: 295 lbs (current weight)
Hi, I have changed my weigh-in day to Saturday. I am excited to begin again and feel really good about it. Glad to be a part of this group!
@GwenS23 I already have your weigh-in from Sunday of this week (Sun-Sat), so since you're switching to Saturday weigh days, you won't need to report in again until Sat, Jan 14th. I will have the MODS to move you. Thanks for letting me know!
Jessica0 -
Hi Y'all:
Sorry that I haven't been posting much this week, other than my standard notes...not sure why I'm having such trouble but the holidays were hard, I'm still missing Hazel who passed away a month ago and things are stressful at work and very busy, so when I get home, I just walk and then want to kinda clam up and just relax.
I'm really trying to be perky again, but it's just not that simple...
The last few days though I've walked several times around the building at work and take a few extra "move around" breaks. Really feeling strong with my walking. Also, not doing too bad on the calorie front either. Just wish I could get my emotions in check. One thing at a time, I guess.
If anyone has a suggestion for the next group challenge, which will start over the weekend, I'd appreciate your feedback...thanks in advance.
Hope your Friday is peaceful and leads you into a wonderful weekend.
Take care,
Jessica9 -
@SavannahS2016 Please post your starting weight when you signed up for our team. The MODS need it for the chart. Thanks!
@GwenS23 If you'd like to weigh in again on Saturday and have me update the chart, you can do that as well, since you're switching and it will have been nearly a week since the last weigh in...let me know!
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@jessicakrall8
Don't worry about us Jessica! You are still doing a lot for this group, just by managing the household. I am sure everyone here understands you need time to grief. So please give yourself that time. I know it can be really hard to (want to) connect with people when you feel very down and that is fine! If it helps you to relax and read at the end of the day, then do that. Different things work for different people. We will still be here when you feel better, and of course we are also here when you feel bad. 6 -
Check-in ~ January 05
Steps: 18.620
Calorie deficit: yes
Workout: yes, 4/3 for the week
Vitamins: yes
Sleep: 8h 52m / 85 score
Good morning Shape Shifters. Not a very interesting day here. My arm was bothering me a bit which is probably from too much computer use the past few weeks. So I spent some more time on my puzzle. Tinus was very 'helpful' too. I did my workout in the evening, had a shower and went to bed. Because Wednesday's workout was extra, I have done one 3 days in a row now. I can feel it and I am looking forward to doing nothing today. Happy Friday everyone
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Weigh-in
✨Username: kodakslim (April)
✨Weigh-in day Friday (6 Jan)
✨PW 161 lbs
✨CW 156.4 lbs
✨LTD 4.6 lbs
✨GW: 142 lbs (14.4 lbs to go)
Very happy with a 4.6 lbs loss over 10 (ish) days. I know it won’t be like this every week Even if I can lose a minimum of 1 lb per week from now on, that’ll do fine.
Have a great Friday everyone x6 -
Hello! Finally made it to NYC last night! I left the house at noon Tuesday! So far, have gotten in all my workouts, but who knows about calories…
Bought some Voodoo Donuts in the Denver airport for breakfast this morning. Left them on the plane and had to go back to get them! Had one this morning (no way it was only 280 calories!!!!) Glad I’m excused from my weigh in today. It would not be pretty. Heading home tomorrow.
Have a great weekend everyone!6 -
NitaOriol
Fridays are weigh days
CW 275.2
Worked out one day. But will today also.1 -
frankwbrown
January week 1
Weigh in day: Friday, January 6
PW: 234.4
CW: 233.6 ( lost 0.8 lbs; 0.34%)4 -
@CasandraW
Aw, cute puzzle! The background looks painful, a lot of the same colors. I finished mine today, so I will post a picture tomorrow. 1
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