Downsizers Team Chat - JANUARY 2023
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Sorry megan
Steps:
12/29 - 9701
12/30 - 6441
12/31 - 34692 -
Thanks for the add let's get it everyone1
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1. Tell us a little about yourself? Where are you from? What are some of your hobbies? Etc.
Thanks for adding me.
Happy new year everyone.
My name is Fatima I'm from nigeria. Im a medical student, I love watching movies and volunteering to help those in need.
I have lost and gained weight several times but this Time around I shall loss all the weight and keep it off totally.
I had an accident and broke my leg a little over a year ago which which made me add weight , I can't exercise as I should because I have Osteomyelitis from the accident.
3. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start?
Being obese and being slowed down by my weight
4. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them?
I have a sweet tooth, I love sugar so I tend to substitute sugar with stevia
5. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb
Yes, intermediate fasting and keto
5. What is your favourite way to workout?
Swimming
7. What are some of your goals this month? Year?
To get to a healthy weight, 150lb and Reduce my sugar craving.
8. What do you expect to gain from the team? Do you have any suggestions?
Motivation and support
9. Share some words of wisdom with your teammates.
You didn't gain all your weight in a day, you won't loss it in a day .
Be patient with yourself
I wouldn't like to be excused from step challenge untill I heal completely.
Username: docbeauty1
PW: 201.6
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Welcome to all the new ppl!
1. Tell us a little about yourself? Where are you from? What are some of your hobbies? Etc.
I live in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I enjoy plants, travel, history, cats, baking.
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start?
I want to make sure I am healthy so I can be active and continue to enjoy life as I get older. Also, I want to look better and feel more fit!
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them?
Road-trips, travel, anything outside of my normal schedule, the weekends, candy/baked goods. I struggle. Haven’t been able to really avoid these except by not buying candy.
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb
I count calories
5. What is your favourite way to workout?
I like group workouts at the gym - bodypump, yoga, spinning. Also planning lots of hikes for 2023!
6. What are some of your goals this month? Year?
Post here more often.
No alcohol until my trip to England in May.
Do several big hikes this year.
Try to do active things with friends (walk/hike) instead of lunch or drinks.
Track my food even on weekends
Meet daily protein goals
Also! I want to lose 18 lbs by my niece’s wedding in June!
7. What do you expect to gain from the team? Do you have any suggestions?
Motivation
8. Share some words of wisdom with your teammates.
One bad day is just that, one bad day. Move on and get right back on track.
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@lindamtuck2018
Friday weigh in
PW 174.8
CW 177
SW 173
I had the hardest time posting this because I've gained so much! Back to basics2 -
Steps:
12/26 - 409 😳🙄
12/27 - 2457
12/28 - 3540
12/29 - 5223
12/30 - 1963
12/31 - 2599
1/1/23 - 5155
Happy New Year's
Hope 2023 is our best year yet...time to make sure I get my daily steps in. I have been slacking a bit!!!2 -
1. Tell us a little about yourself? Where are you from? What are some of your hobbies? Etc.
My name is Tess and I am 35, married with 2 kids (5) and (3). We also have two cats, Chewbacca and Blitz. I am from Lethbridge, Alberta. Before moving here I was in Penticton, British Columbia. I love to crochet and make TikToks.
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start?
I honestly have been on this journey for years. It started shortly after I got married in 2014. I hated how I looked in my wedding photos. From there it was to get the baby weight off from having my kids. I think right now I just want to be healthy. My goal has always been to be in the 180lb-200lb range. I’ve been slightly under 200lbs twice.
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them?
My triggers are probably eating out with family. I can avoid that by making better food choices or eating ahead of time. Chocolate is a big trigger especially when I’m down or depressed. It’s probably best for me to keep chocolate out of the house, as it is hard to portion it sometimes.
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb
I count count calories, look at my protein intake and portion control. Moderation.
5. What is your favourite way to workout?
Running. I started in 2021 and haven’t stopped since.
6. What are some of your goals this month? Year?
Log food daily, run 3 times a week, drink 9-10 cups of water a day
7. What do you expect to gain from the team? Do you have any suggestions?
Encouragement and support
8. Share some words of wisdom with your teammates.
We are in this together. Don’t be afraid if you mess up. Post and share as you aren’t alone. We are here for each other.
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Hi all. Happy new year.
Check in:
Steps - 7160
Calories - 2380. Nice number. Now to keep it going.
Exercise - gym in morning. 9 machines and 25 minutes treadmill.
This year is starting out badly. We got a water leak from the apartment upstairs and the office wasn't open and didn't answer our calls to the emergency number. Can't use our bed anymore. Tomorrow I get to deal with the rental office and hope they don't kick us out saying uninhabitable. I also get to call my Insurance to work on my renter's policy to get a new bed. Super stress.1 -
A hearty welcome to all the new people.0
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@lindamtuck2018
Friday weigh in
PW 174.8
CW 177
SW 173
I had the hardest time posting this because I've gained so much! Back to basics
It's one little blip in your journey. It's done. Don't beat yourself up. Look forward not back! Ps I put on 10lb so don't feel bad!1 -
First week of January, got to be the easiest week of the year for the team motivator! We can do this!
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Started off the New Year by upping my running to 35 minutes and will be at 40 minutes by the end of the month. Currently running around 6km a day 3 days on, 1 day off. Had a couple days where I ate all my exercise calories back plus a few more. The holidays were fun but it's time to finish what I started. First 5km race is in 3 months.4
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@rwillems
Good to hear you are recovering. What goals did you come up with for the month/year?
@Jpedno
Awesome steps from your hiking day. How long of a hike do you usually go for? Great words of wisdom!
@Slimmersixties
Sounds like you hav3 a vision foe the next few months. You are inspiring especially to those of us in our late 50’s and early sixties.
@docbeauty1
Welcome! I like to swim also. Being patient with ourselves is very important to remember. Congrats on the loss!
@363days
Put it behind you and start fresh. New month/year means we have a clean slate.
@Tessita_07
Welcome! Great goals.
@rwood566
Sorry about the leak. Do you have a landlord tenants board to protect you from being evicted for a problem the landlord didn’t take care of? Good luck dealing with the insurance. I hope it’s a simple process.
@JaysFan82
Great job on the running.1 -
Steps: 4,248
Sleep:✔️
Log food: ✔️
Exercise:
I am heading to the pool soon. Tried to make scalloped potatoes to go with our ham last night and it was an epic fail. I got caught twice in the last few days not reading my labels correctly. I had some popcorn last night. It said 160 calories for one container. The popcorn was not labeled with the total grams in the bag. I checked again this morning and it should have read 160 calories per serving (35grams) Thankfully, I didn’t eat a lot. So this week I am going to be very careful when reading the label.
Have a great Monday!
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Congratulations to our top three for weight loss!
Week 5
@rwillems
@IP2021
@aactuallyaash
December
@JaysFan82
@IP2021
@Maesneuadd
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@lindamtuck2018
Hiking... I am on a journey to up my miles. In 2022 I just did short ones, 2 miles or so generally. A few days ago I did about a 5 mile hike. There are some really cool long hikes nearby that I want to accomplish that are 13-14 mile hikes starting at elevation and with big elevation gains - up and down some mountains. Eventually I would like to do the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Hike - maybe 2024.2 -
CONGRATS to @rwillems, @IP2021 and @aactuallyaash for being our top 3 weight loss losers for December Week 5 ... Also congrats to @Jaysfan82, @IP2021 and @Maesneuadd for being our top 3 weight loss losers for December ...Great job all
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Let’s get to know each other!
1. Tell us a little about yourself? Where are you from? What are some of your hobbies? Etc. My permanent residence is in Oklahoma and I am currently living in Colorado where I am a caregiver for a family member who is traveling for chemo. Our schedule is very erratic and it is difficult to commit to exercise and have consistency in eating habits. I am volunteering at a local animal shelter and really enjoying this. I brought my dog with me and she loves the snow! I'm also a grandmother to a 1 year old and a 5 year old in Oklahoma. I bought a small travel trailer this year and can't wait to put more miles on it. I love hiking and have an electric bike - such fun.
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start? I have been overweight for 20 years and I want to look like I feel (as an active person). I also want less wear and tear on my joints.
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them? I am binge eater - I'm trying to not let myself get too hungry, I think this is a trigger. Also, I'm trying not to feed my emotions.
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb calories
5. What is your favourite way to workout? hiking, yoga, just started Hiit work-pout
6. What are some of your goals this month? Year? To be gentle on myself and not make it "all or nothing". Lose 20 pounds
7. What do you expect to gain from the team? Do you have any suggestions? I find it so encouraging to read others posts about their journey.
8. Share some words of wisdom with your teammates. Be nice to yourself.
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Started off the New Year by upping my running to 35 minutes and will be at 40 minutes by the end of the month. Currently running around 6km a day 3 days on, 1 day off. Had a couple days where I ate all my exercise calories back plus a few more. The holidays were fun but it's time to finish what I started. First 5km race is in 3 months.Started off the New Year by upping my running to 35 minutes and will be at 40 minutes by the end of the month. Currently running around 6km a day 3 days on, 1 day off. Had a couple days where I ate all my exercise calories back plus a few more. The holidays were fun but it's time to finish what I started. First 5km race is in 3 months.
This is awesome. You’ve got this. How long have you been running for? I have been running since 2021. This year working towards running my first half marathon in May. I have had a few injuries end of last year, so easing back into things. My goal is to do 3 runs a week, with one day of strength training and some recovery in between.
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Been back at it since the beginning of September. I'm a "climate controlled runner". Love my treadmill at the gym lol. I used to run 15-17 years ago when I was in crazy shape. Really glad to be back doing it and can't believe I'm doing it. Did not expect to be here in Feb when I was 388 pounds.1
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@Tessita_07 where is your half marathon? Last September I did the Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon with my husband and sister in law. They just signed up for one in St. Louis in April. I had a rough time training last year so I am sitting this one out. But it is a great accomplishment! Crossing that finish line is awesome! Good luck in your training!2
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@Jpedno My half marathon is about 2 hours from where I live in Calgary, Alberta. This event is extra special, as my first ever race was at the same event, but a 5k. I want to return and do the half. Im also hoping to another half in September. See how the year holds out for me. That’s awesome that you did a half with your husband and sister in law. Training will be a challenge, but going to take it one day at a time. Nice to meet you!4
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Just a quick check in. I am new to this group. I am committed to this challenge and to this group but can't type much today as I had a severe pain attack this morning so have been resting all day. I have numerous health problems and as a result of one of the health conditions I can have debilitating pain episodes but wanted to let you know I have not dropped out already since this is only day 2! I just am not feeling up to reading all the posts tonight (but I have skimmed them) or posting much about myself right now. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day for me.
Weigh In Day: Saturdays1 -
Good evening all.
Check in:
Steps - 6772
Calories - 2100
Exercise - none. Cleaned up from the leak and waited for maintenance most of the day. Walked around the mall after dinner out.1 -
JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Monday (Jan 2, 2023)
PW: 233
CW: 234.3
SW: 240
Starting off the year with a reasonable goal and plenty of energy. COVID sapped a lot out of me back in November but I think I've been using that as an excuse as I had a great workout yesterday and have my motivation back. Happy New Year everyone.1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Let’s get to know each other!
1. Tell us a little about yourself? Where are you from? What are some of your hobbies? Etc. My permanent residence is in Oklahoma and I am currently living in Colorado where I am a caregiver for a family member who is traveling for chemo. Our schedule is very erratic and it is difficult to commit to exercise and have consistency in eating habits. I am volunteering at a local animal shelter and really enjoying this. I brought my dog with me and she loves the snow! I'm also a grandmother to a 1 year old and a 5 year old in Oklahoma. I bought a small travel trailer this year and can't wait to put more miles on it. I love hiking and have an electric bike - such fun.
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start? I have been overweight for 20 years and I want to look like I feel (as an active person). I also want less wear and tear on my joints.
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them? I am binge eater - I'm trying to not let myself get too hungry, I think this is a trigger. Also, I'm trying not to feed my emotions.
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb calories
5. What is your favourite way to workout? hiking, yoga, just started Hiit work-pout
6. What are some of your goals this month? Year? To be gentle on myself and not make it "all or nothing". Lose 20 pounds
7. What do you expect to gain from the team? Do you have any suggestions? I find it so encouraging to read others posts about their journey.
8. Share some words of wisdom with your teammates. Be nice to yourself.
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Not skipping my meals and snacks is so important to keeping my binge eating in check. I am fine missing breakfast as I never was a breakfast eater. Recognizing your triggers to binge eating is a big part of the battle.Just a quick check in. I am new to this group. I am committed to this challenge and to this group but can't type much today as I had a severe pain attack this morning so have been resting all day. I have numerous health problems and as a result of one of the health conditions I can have debilitating pain episodes but wanted to let you know I have not dropped out already since this is only day 2! I just am not feeling up to reading all the posts tonight (but I have skimmed them) or posting much about myself right now. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day for me.
Weigh In Day: Saturdays
Welcome to the team! I hope you feel better today.Good evening all.
Check in:
Steps - 6772
Calories - 2100
Exercise - none. Cleaned up from the leak and waited for maintenance most of the day. Walked around the mall after dinner out.
Great job on your steps and calories.JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Monday (Jan 2, 2023)
PW: 233
CW: 234.3
SW: 240
Starting off the year with a reasonable goal and plenty of energy. COVID sapped a lot out of me back in November but I think I've been using that as an excuse as I had a great workout yesterday and have my motivation back. Happy New Year everyone.
Love the words reasonable goal. Setting unattainable goals can be frustrating and lead us off track.1 -
Steps: 9,386
Sleep:✔️✔️
Log food: ✔️✔️
Exercise: ✔️
I had a nice pool workout yesterday. I really want to build my swim time back up. By the end of February, my goal is to have beat my swim time and swim burn records on my Apple Watch. I am going for my injections soon. I don’t like having 10 days between injections. I am back to my normal schedule now that the holidays are over.
Happy Tuesday!3 -
Overdue
@red1185
@Morethanjustanumber
@Maesneuadd
Tuesday
@aactuallyaash
@lartishs
@WSOX37
Wednesday
@IP2021
@missGYST
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Weekly weigh in
Morethanjustanumber
Weigh in day Monday 1/2
PW 230.0
CW 232.2
But at 1/1/22 255.8 lost for 2022 33.6 pounds!
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