Shape Shifters Team Chat - FEBRUARY 2023
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(Day of Week) Weigh-in Monday
(SW): 135.8lbs
PW: 132.6lbs
CW: 134lbs oh dear, too much eating out and sweet treats
LTD: 1.8 lbs1 -
@jessicakrall8 my steps,I also made a mistake on my last steps I put 2/3 1,981 instead of 2/2 but it doesn't matter as the chart you filled in is correct.My excuse is that we write the date the other way round in the UK ! 🙃
2/3 5,737
2/4 7,096
2/5 11,688
@SavageMrsMoose I'm so glad you're feeling better & how lovely to ski.Ive been thinking I should get my chest looked at but it's so hard to get a doctor's appointment at the moment.
I hope I feel OK to go for a forest walk with 3 girlfriends tomorrow.2 -
Hi everyone! Pretty good week. Lots of exercise, but still struggling with feeling hungry all the time (even eating a lot!). Not a lot of time today- sick husband so I’m on solo mom duty. Hope everyone has a great week
Name- brttny7979
SW- 198
PW- 150
CW- 1502 -
alleykat69 wrote: »jessicakrall8 wrote: »@kodakslim
@Yukie_OP
@alleykat69
You are missing steps from January. Please check the chart and report in so I can close out the month and report our winners. Thanks!
Jessica
steps
29th 2085
30th 3530
31st 2113
1st 2901
2nd 3274
3rd 4290
4th 2172
@jessicakrall8
I believe this is the week I'm missing. since I also missed my weigh in that Sunday. If this is not the week I'm missing, please let me know.
Hi @alleykat69 No, you're missing the last week of Jan (22nd-28th). A few of the above were a little off so I corrected those. I post a missing weigh-in list usually mid-week and again on Saturday afternoon, so please watch for those. Thanks!
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@jessicakrall8
Please ignore my last message about skipping my February 11 weigh-in. I have to reschedule my trip. Thanks!
@nancyinmo I removed the EXC absence. Report in that day as normal. Thanks for letting me know.
Jessica1 -
@jessicakrall8 - I truly don’t know how you keep up with all the numbers posted. You’re amazing!
@Pupowl and @SavageMrsMoose - The last time I was ‘home’ in Boston, I visited my father-in-law who has dementia and now requires 24-hour care at a memory facility. I thought I’d do a puzzle with some of the residents but the paper was peeling off the cardboard on many of the puzzle pieces so we couldn’t see the images to put the picture together. I made a mental note to buy some simple but interesting ones to bring next time I visit. So, you’re exchange about the wooden puzzles was really timely for me. I found some reasonably priced ones made especially for people with dementia. The simple wooden puzzles are much cheaper than more intricate versions. I was able to order some while waiting in the doctor’s office today for my annual dermatology cancer screening.
I’m glad to felt well enough to get out and ski @SavageMrsMoose. I thought I’d make one ski trip this year but it’s looking less likely with today’s balmy weather — about 50 degrees after a very windy and chilly weekend here in northern Virginia.
I hope you can make your forest outing with friends @izzyred9400. Feel better! ❤️🩹
Thanks for checking in while on solo parenting duty, @brttny7979. Hope your husband is also on the mend. So many people are feeling under the weather. Glad to see @frankwbrown is feeling up to a new challenge— incredible!
@zog_a_log — No need to fret. You’re on a downward trajectory for sure. Keep up the good work!
Thinking of you all —Go Shape Shifters!
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Non scale victory
Instead of binge eating b/c of a terrible night last night and work was stressful, I did a yoga class from Beachbody interactive before dinner - made me feel tons better and now to journal
Last night my husband went to ER - having severe abdominal pains and with him only having 1/3 of his pancreas and Type 1 diabetes- we went to get it checked out
CT scan done, blood taken - nothing could be found - ER DR gave him pain meds
Supposed to follow up with his Dr of course she's on vacation- sub dr can't see him until Thursday- unbelievable- God forbid he would have something more seriously wrong - he wouldn't get in
I'm glad it's going to be bedtime soon - didn't get home until 12:15AM this morning
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@izzyred9400 I hope you feel better soon and get your walk in the woods! A lingering cough stinks.
@PatriceFitnessPal glad you found some puzzles! I bought my dad a wooden cat puzzle a few years ago, but it was too difficult for him. Being the resilient person he is, he bought a few with larger pieces and now the problem is he has too many! They are great for his mind (he's about to turn 83 and has had cancer for 32 years- he's tough) but both my parents have some hoarding issues so I'm trying to encourage him to give them away when he's completed them.
@LaurieWrobo That's super scary about your husband. I'm glad he seems to be okay, but it's unsettling not having an answer. Thursday is a long time from now. ER's are so exhausting and stressful even when you aren't the patient. I hope you get some rest and things stay calm until he can see a doctor again. Will be thinking of you. Hugs2 -
JessicaKrall8
Monday weigh-in, the gremlins stole
PW: 303.2
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You’ll get rid of that pound without a problem @jessicakrall8 – slow, steady and purposeful outwits the gremlins every time!
@LaurieWrobo - That’s an important NSV to celebrate! I’m glad the yoga helped you feel better and prevented you from binge eating during this stressful time.
I hope everyone has a good day. I appreciate all the encouragement and support of our team. Thank you, Shape Shifters!2 -
@jessicakrall8 Honestly, that sucks! We've all been there, when we've been on track and the scale lies! I see your daily workouts on my newsfeed, you are doing the work. Hugs!
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JenHul
Monday weigh in day
PW:176.8
CW:176.8
The scale is not moving at all, I think it's stuck at this weight lol
Steps
Jan 30= 11,467
Jan 31= 8667
Feb 1 = 6581
Feb 2 = 12,366
Feb 3 = 13,739
Feb 4 = 6708
Feb 5 = 2290
Wow I just kinda dropped off the map on the weekend for steps. I fall off on weekends with logging food too, I need to stay consistent. These lazy weekends are prob why the scale is not moving
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Hi Shape Shifters ☺️
Hope you‘re all having a good week so far!
Our scale broke yesterday. Got a new one. Starting weight on the new scale is a few lbs higher than my weight on Sunday. Can’t be a real weight gain, as I was super good with eating and working out. Different scales simply show different results. I try not to stress too much about it. But it was still a bummer to see a higher number than expected when I stepped on it…
Maybe I should try to focus a bit more on non scale parameters like sleep, water intake, workouts. I think I read something about it in a challenge here. I remember thinking it was too much to track and I would set myself up for failure, given my current state of mind (I have been diagnosed with a burnout recently) and didn’t want to put more pressure on myself. But maybe that’s the way to go… pick a few non scale related parameters I think I can tackle easily. Might be a healthier way of monitoring my weight loss than relying on the scale alone.
I see a few of you fellow Shape Shifters doing it. I think I should give it a try.4 -
Step check in:
02/02 13,242
02/03 10,918
02/04 13,111
02/05 14,103
02/06 14,930
I was out of town last weekend for my kid's hockey tournament. My calorie and salt intake was pretty high from eating out a lot and my exercise was lower than usual but I fit in a walk while waiting for each hockey game to start instead of just waiting around in the arena. Sorry I haven't had a chance to catch up on all your messages, hope everyone is doing well this week!3 -
Daily step goal: 10,000
Sun 2/5: 12,448
Mon 2/6: 12,3383 -
Daily check in ~ February 6
Steps: 20.806
Workout (4 a week): yes ~ (1/4)
Hello Shape Shifters. Not much to report here. I had a pretty lazy day with games and my puzzle. I did a 45 minute workout in the evening and had a good sleep with fun dreams for a change. Happy Tuesday everyone
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Step check in for Bumbinella - Jacqueline
Feb 5: 7,150
Feb 6: 10,625
Feb 7: 1,6313 -
Thank you @PatriceFitnessPal @SavageMrsMoose I did make my forest walk today ! It was only an hour away by car,we took lunch & wrapped up as it was a cold day.I had a bit of a headache when I woke up so took a couple of paracetamol. Thankfully I felt fine & even managed a few steep hills & steps.
We had lunch in the grounds of a 17th Century Chapel.It was a beautiful sunny day with laughs & chatter.The fresh air made me feel so much better.
I will try & add a photo.I still don't know how to put one under the spoiler 🤔
I'm sorry your husband has been unwell @LaurieWrobo it must have been very stressful for you both.Glad you used exercise to relieve your stress,well done.
I used to try puzzles with my Mum who had dementia.She struggled if they were too difficult so I used to buy children's ones @PatriceFitnessPal .
Sorry that the demon scales are against some of you.@jessicakrall8 @Bumbinella @JenHul.It is good not to let them beat you.I know by experience that the scales can make you miserable if you let them.Just stay positive & look for NSV s when you can.
Here's to another good day for everyone tomorrow.
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PatriceFitnessPal wrote: »@jessicakrall8 - I truly don’t know how you keep up with all the numbers posted. You’re amazing!
@PatriceFitnessPal Well, I lean on my wonderful Motivator, of course! Thank you for your kind words...I truly just eat them up and appreciate you so much! You help take the pressure off. I'm hoping to convince @pupowl to co-captain with me. I think she'd be a wonderful addition to the leadership! She's inspiring too!
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SavageMrsMoose wrote: »@jessicakrall8 Honestly, that sucks! We've all been there, when we've been on track and the scale lies! I see your daily workouts on my newsfeed, you are doing the work. Hugs!
@SavageMrsMoose Not really disappointed as it was my birthday week and I had a few days of celebrating. My comment was that I had issues when I tried to post my weight on Monday...it didn't show up afterward...so had to post again on Tuesday. MFP has gremlins sometimes. I'm back to working harder this week. This week's challenge on my quest for more fruits/veggies is helping a lot.
Jessica2 -
JenHul
Monday weigh in day
PW:176.8
CW:176.8
The scale is not moving at all, I think it's stuck at this weight lol
Steps
Jan 30= 11,467
Jan 31= 8667
Feb 1 = 6581
Feb 2 = 12,366
Feb 3 = 13,739
Feb 4 = 6708
Feb 5 = 2290
Wow I just kinda dropped off the map on the weekend for steps. I fall off on weekends with logging food too, I need to stay consistent. These lazy weekends are prob why the scale is not moving
@JenHul Did you have any steps for Jan 29th?
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@pupowl I'm not sure what our time difference is. I'm in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA. Can you figure out a time when we might be able to meet using either messenger video on Facebook, Microsoft TEAMS, ZOOM or something similar. I get off work and am home by 6pm M-F and can be up to 11pm or anytime over the weekend. What would work best for you just so we can chat for a bit?
Let me know.
Jessica1 -
@izzyred9400 - Beautiful photo! — I want to row on that still water and take in the scene! I’m taking a trip to Austin, TX for an informal rowing training with friends at the end of the month. So, I’ll be able to scratch the rowing itch and try rowing on a lake for the first time. I think it will be calmer than the Potomac River, where we usually practice. 🤞
Yes, I’m trying to strike the right balance of interest and difficulty level on the puzzles. I don’t want my father-in-law to feel frustrated. We’ll see how it goes and adjust as needed. Thanks for the tip!
Last week, I was so hopeful about planning my meals ahead of time to improve the balance of macronutrients, etc. We’ll, that lasted a solid TWO days — tops! So, I need to keep at it. I like the idea - and it seemed to help - but it’s always harder in practice. 😅
Boston Red Sox baseball fans are notorious haters of their rival New York Yankees, but I love to quote the famous NY player, manager, and coach — Yogi Berra. He said:
"In theory there is no difference between theory and practice - in practice there is" (Yogi Berra) 😂🤣😂6 -
Steps:
2/4 5,823
2/5 5,374
2/6 3,335
Steps are not there - between worrying about my husband and not having it in me to get extra steps
Today - spent 2 hrs at Dr office with my husband- internal med Dr stated it's stomach inflammation- he's seen it before took him off 2 meds and put him on a different one to help it get calmed down so that's the answer - at least it's not something more extreme and hopefully he will start feeling better5 -
TexanMom8152
Weigh Day Tuesday
PW 288.2
CW 287.8
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Wednesday Weigh In
PW: 161.8
CW: 161.44 -
@LaurieWrobo hope your husband is feeling better soon! All the best for a speedy recovery!3
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@izzyred9400 Beautiful picture! I can't do the spoiler either- even though @Pupowl has tried to explain.
@jessicakrall8 Why am I not surprised that you have a healthy, realistic attitude towards the scale. You are an inspiration!
@PatriceFitnessPal Enjoy Austin! My brother lives there! My daughter, who is also a rower, did for a while too, but I don't think she rowed while she lived there. Let me know if you want any food recommendations, but its hard to find bad BBQ or Mexican in the city.
Went cross country skiing with my husband yesterday. He still doesn't feel comfortable with downhill yet because of his hip replacements, but it was so nice to do an activity outside with him. We are planning on going again today after his PT.
@jessicakrall8 I'm heading to Houston tomorrow to check on my parents. The weather should be perfect for running so I can ease back into it. I'm planning on weighing tomorrow before I leave. If my weight is too off Friday because of scale difference, I'll just use tomorrow's weight. I've been very disciplined this week and should have a loss.
I'm going to be watching the Super Bowl by myself Sunday. Thinking I might walk on the treadmill for at least part of it. Anyone want to join me virtually?
Steps
2/6 17,433
2/7 9,797
Happy Hump Day Everyone!
Melissa2 -
Angmarie28
Wednesdays
Previous weight-171
Current weight-1713 -
1/30-11,457
1/31-10,115
2/1-6,249
2/2-9,109
2/3-8,302
2/4-9,914
2/5-13,816
2/6-9,993
2/7-10,329
I thought I posted steps since the 29th but couldnt find it so here they are2
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