Downsizers Team Chat - JANUARY 2023
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Good morning! I am running behind again this morning. I am off to the pool in a few minutes.
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@lindamtuck2018
PW 232
CW 231
Been lifting again. Still riding my bike. Got 170 miles to cover this month.4 -
Slimmersixties wrote: »Happy 2023 everyone and a warm welcome to our new members @rorojones95 , @WSOX37 , @comingback2life , @docbeauty1, @RunsOnCoffee_,@Tessita_07 and @LMK02020
I m Lis, 59 from the UK but been living in Spain for 20 years. I'm retired and travel in my rv for 8 or 9 months of the year. Its my happy weight loss place! I've lost 90lb in the last 18 months with the help of this group.
I've gained a bit back over Xmas.
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start?
In August 21 I'd reached 276lb and couldn't walk or swim due to a knee injury ... it was lose weight or give up!
4. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them?
Icecream and crisps .... I just don't buy them!
5. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb
I'm on a low carb diet and I also use intermittent fasting
5. What is your favourite way to workout?
Walking and swimming
7. What are some of your goals this month? Year?
My target is 175lb ... and I'm going to get there before my 60th birthday in April!
8. What do you expect to gain from the team?
This team provides so much support! I'm trying to pay it back as team motivator
8. Share some words of wisdom with your teammates.
You can do it! Whatever you need from the group, just ask!
Lis that sounds like a great way to spend your retirement. You've done amazing with your weight loss x2 -
So far so good this week.
Logged every bite every day ✔️
Walked at least 30mins everyday since Sunday ✔️
Brought lunch every day ✔️
Today I worked late and hubby got Chinese food & some for me. Instead I stopped at grocery store on the way home and got some stuff to make an amazing salad! Normally I would’ve just eaten the Chinese. I’ve tried losing again and again over the last few years but this week seemed different. I definitely feel more motivated and all in! Hopping I stick with it this time
My kids (11& will be 13 tomorrow! 😩🥰) are even waking with me each night & the pup is getting his exercise too!
Glad to be apart of this group! I’m working on
being more active here… but I’m more of a lurker 👀2 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Am I in the correct group? I weigh in if Fridays but maybe im in the wrong thread?1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Am I in the correct group? I weigh in if Fridays but maybe im in the wrong thread?
You are in the correct group ...You are on the spreadsheet so just weigh in tomorrow ....Maybe Linda our captain just missed you
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Slimmersixties Friday weigh in
Pw 192.4
Cw 191.8
10lb went on so fast and it's coming off so slow! Living at home instead of in the rv means too many temptations. Can't wait till 31st January, back to the rv and 2 months travelling Morocco! Goal Weight here I come!!4 -
Tips to stay motivated
Did you start January determined to lose weight, and now a week in you"re thinking you can't do it? Here's s little exercise that might help .... ask yourself these questions:
1. If I stop my diet, how will I feel in six months from now?
2. If I stop my diet, what will my health be like?
3. If I stop my diet, how will my family and friends be affected?
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@lindamtuck2018
Weigh in Friday
SW: 237.8lbs
CW: 234.4lbs
On the spread sheet is says 230lbs for some reason for starting weight. But it’s okay.2 -
Tessita_07 wrote: »@lindamtuck2018
Weigh in Friday
SW: 237.8lbs
CW: 234.4lbs
On the spread sheet is says 230lbs for some reason for starting weight. But it’s okay.
Probably just a typo from when you were added to the spreadsheet when you started. I will fix it when I enter your weight. Amazing loss! Great start to the year.1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Am I in the correct group? I weigh in if Fridays but maybe im in the wrong thread?
You are in the right group. I didn’t have enough coffee before I made my list. 😂 sorry about the omission.2 -
@lindamtuck2018
PW 232
CW 231
Been lifting again. Still riding my bike. Got 170 miles to cover this month.
Nice loss! I am trying to find some leg strength training exercises as the doctor wants me to strengthen my legs. I don’t really want to buy a gym membership just for this. Maybe bands?So far so good this week.
Logged every bite every day ✔️
Walked at least 30mins everyday since Sunday ✔️
Brought lunch every day ✔️
Today I worked late and hubby got Chinese food & some for me. Instead I stopped at grocery store on the way home and got some stuff to make an amazing salad! Normally I would’ve just eaten the Chinese. I’ve tried losing again and again over the last few years but this week seemed different. I definitely feel more motivated and all in! Hopping I stick with it this time
My kids (11& will be 13 tomorrow! 😩🥰) are even waking with me each night & the pup is getting his exercise too!
Glad to be apart of this group! I’m working on
being more active here… but I’m more of a lurker 👀
Lurk all you want. Everyone uses the group differently. What a great NSV! Keep the momentum going.Slimmersixties wrote: »Slimmersixties Friday weigh in
Pw 192.4
Cw 191.8
10lb went on so fast and it's coming off so slow! Living at home instead of in the rv means too many temptations. Can't wait till 31st January, back to the rv and 2 months travelling Morocco! Goal Weight here I come!!
Fantastic loss! I here you about it coming off slow. I am jealous of your travelling. I have always wanted to go to Morocco.
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Steps: 11,692
Sleep:✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️
Log food: ✔️✔️✔️✔️❌
Exercise: ✔️✔️✔️
I know I had a good swim and workout as my arm muscles are sore. I failed on logging yesterday. Going to log as soon as I post the weight reminders. On Sunday, I am going back to logging my week in advance. My granddaughter slept over last night so today’s exercise will be a combination of swimming, water exercises and play. She really makes me work in the pool.
PW 206.8
CW 205.6 😀
Happy Friday!
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Tips to stay motivated
Did you start January determined to lose weight, and now a week in you"re thinking you can't do it? Here's s little exercise that might help .... ask yourself these questions:
1. If I stop my diet, how will I feel in six months from now?
I think I will be very uncomfortable. Even though I am over 200 pounds I really feel a difference of even a 5 pound gain.
2. If I stop my diet, what will my health be like?
My cholesterol will continue to rise. I will be back on insulin and my mobility will continue to decrease.
3. If I stop my diet, how will my family and friends be affected?
My granddaughters and husband will be affected the most. I will be unable to participate in activities and my husband will have to take on more of the housework.
These are great questions. I answered them here for more accountability. Feel free to use my answers to get me back on track if I go off the rails again.
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@lindamtuck2018 I need to weigh in today rather than Saturday. I will explain below.
PW 151.6
CW 150.8
OK so weighing in a day early because I am unexpectedly at the airport.... My mom broke her hip. Just found out last night. Apparently she didn't show up at work for a few days. Her boss called for a welfare check and the fire dept found her on the floor disoriented. Don't know how long she had been there but they did some tests and she broke her hip. So, surgery today and that's why I am at the airport headed to North Carolina. Luckily my sister is there with mom but she needs help. Sigh.7 -
@lindamtuck2018 Thanks for correcting my starting weight. It feels good to be losing again. My challenge will be the weekend, but going to do my best. Got a movie with a friend tonight. I overdo it at movies with the popcorn often.2
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Worked Christmas Shutdown this year since it's Double Time and a half so I could go on a shopping spree today lol. I've literally got to replace my entire wardrobe.
Still can't believe I'm an XL shirt9 -
Rwood566
Weigh in:
PW: 257.4
CW: 260.2. +2.8
Ate out a lot lately since my apartment smelled horribly of mold and mildew.
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Sorry I haven't checked in lately. Been stressing over my ceiling and whether we would be evicted for "repairs". It is fixed now but am waiting a while before relaxing more because we may still get a rent increase.
Old steps:
1/3 10875,
1/4 13238
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Check in for 1/6:
Steps - 6872
Calories - 2450
Exercise - none again. Walked around ikea for 2 hours buying a new bed.
No rain today, first day this year with none. Walking tomorrow since no rain until Tuesday. I really feel sorry for megan since she is in the bullseye.1 -
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Check in for 1/6:
Steps - 6872
Calories - 2450
Exercise - none again. Walked around ikea for 2 hours buying a new bed.
No rain today, first day this year with none. Walking tomorrow since no rain until Tuesday. I really feel sorry for megan since she is in the bullseye.
Thanks for feeling sorry for me ... it was scary yesterday ... hard rain... very windy ...lightning and thunder... we are suppose to get 5 days straight of rain starting tomorrow evening and more lightning on Wednesday....1 -
Weigh in
PW 163
CW- 163.7
I joined a new pilates group this week. I haven't practiced pilates properly for 2 years so it was good to go back to it. Its really handy too because i can just go on my way home from work every Tuesday.
Just need to get rid of the xmas biscuits now!0 -
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Welcome back? Thursday or Friday weigh in? Also, what was your weight last week as we will use that as your starting weight for January?0 -
@lindamtuck2018 I need to weigh in today rather than Saturday. I will explain below.
PW 151.6
CW 150.8
OK so weighing in a day early because I am unexpectedly at the airport.... My mom broke her hip. Just found out last night. Apparently she didn't show up at work for a few days. Her boss called for a welfare check and the fire dept found her on the floor disoriented. Don't know how long she had been there but they did some tests and she broke her hip. So, surgery today and that's why I am at the airport headed to North Carolina. Luckily my sister is there with mom but she needs help. Sigh.
Sending prayers and a speedy recovery for your Mom.Worked Christmas Shutdown this year since it's Double Time and a half so I could go on a shopping spree today lol. I've literally got to replace my entire wardrobe.
Still can't believe I'm an XL shirt
Believe it, you did all the hard work to be able to get there.Sorry I haven't checked in lately. Been stressing over my ceiling and whether we would be evicted for "repairs". It is fixed now but am waiting a while before relaxing more because we may still get a rent increase.
Old steps:
1/3 10875,
1/4 13238
1/5 5660
Just curious how rent increases work in the States. We get a rent increase every year. There is a limit to how much, something like 2.5%. We didn’t get an increase last year because of Covid but it went up almost $50 on January 1st.
How did your week go? Nice loss!Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Check in for 1/6:
Steps - 6872
Calories - 2450
Exercise - none again. Walked around ikea for 2 hours buying a new bed.
No rain today, first day this year with none. Walking tomorrow since no rain until Tuesday. I really feel sorry for megan since she is in the bullseye.
Thanks for feeling sorry for me ... it was scary yesterday ... hard rain... very windy ...lightning and thunder... we are suppose to get 5 days straight of rain starting tomorrow evening and more lightning on Wednesday....
Saw all the crazy weather on the news and I thought about you. You are in Northern California right?Eatthefruitnotthecake78 wrote: »Weigh in
PW 163
CW- 163.7
I joined a new pilates group this week. I haven't practiced pilates properly for 2 years so it was good to go back to it. Its really handy too because i can just go on my way home from work every Tuesday.
Just need to get rid of the xmas biscuits now!
Good for you joining Pilates. I always wanted to try it.
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@lindamtuck2018
Weigh In
PW 198
CW 195.8
A day late, but we were celebrating having a teenager yesterday! Went out to eat and enjoyed every bit of what I wanted. Normally, I “fall off the wagon” but nope- todays headed right back on track!
We didn’t go on our long walk yesterday and my 11yr old was so bummed! He’s very interested in joining me on this journey! He’s started trying to do push ups. Couldn’t do one a week ago but now can do 10!
50days until our Disney trip! Hoping to be down about 10-15lbs by then!
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Steps: 14,104
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Log food: ✔️✔️✔️✔️❌✔️
Exercise: ✔️✔️✔️✔️
Ok, I need my granddaughter everyday in the pool with me. It’s non stop the entire time we are in the pool. I am leaving for grocery shopping in a few minutes then I have a massage. I am hoping he can help relieve the swelling in my leg. Since I got back from holidays it has been painful and swelling a lot. I have no blood clot but I do have another ultrasound in a few weeks to check for vascular issues which they already know I do but I guess they want to see if it got worse in the last 2 years. 🤷♀️ Anyways, I am so looking forward to my massage.
Have a super Saturday team!2
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