Downsizers Team Chat - FEBRUARY 2023
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Hope everyone is having a great week! I'm struggling to choose healthier options for my meals/snacks even though I am still staying within my CICO limit. Hoping to hit the gym tomorrow for a nice swim!3
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I haven't been focused on my journey... getting closer to my drs appointments and I don't think I'll make it to the 180's but..... tomorrow is Lent and my husband and I are going to give up going out to eat! This will be hard but I think it will be worth it in the long run.
I have been doing my vibrating plate 3 times a day...I will be mixing some other strengthing exercises as well...I have a lot of atrophy with my right side and I'm very weak.
See you tomorrow...2 -
We have another new member joining our amazing team ...Please welcome @HASWLRS
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1. Tell us a little about yourself? Where are you from? What are some of your hobbies?
My name is Michelle, I am a 52 year old mom of two teens (17,19). I live in a small town in California’s north state. I’ve been a mom for so long, I’ve almost forgotten who I am. I enjoy walking by the river, camping and long drives in the country.
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start?
I just don’t like how I feel, how I look and I don’t feel like a role model to my family. I want to age with grace, feel strong, pretty and exude confidence
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them?
Anything pastry. The way I avoid them is to not bring them in the house. I am also an emotional eater, when I get angry, I eat because it’s something I can control
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb
Diets don’t fit my personality. I track my calories and nutrients like calcium, fiber and macros.
5. What is your favourite way to workout?
Bag impact kickboxing and weightlifting
6. What are some of your goals this month? Year?
I would like to get below 200 pounds this month and reach my goal of 125 in the next 12 months
7. What do you expect to gain from the team? Do you have any suggestions?
I am expecting to be able to offer support and receive accountability and motivation
8. Share some words of wisdom with your teammates.1 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
2/15: 2,259
2/16: 2,856
2/17: 3,232
2:18: 3,508
2/19: 3,090
2/20: 4,982
2/21: 2,580
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@lindamtuck2018
Hi Linda. I realize I didn’t weigh in last Friday. I will weigh in this week. My niece passed away, among other things… So we’re trying to figure some family stuff out. I’m just a bit scattered at the moment. Lee4 -
@itladyee
Welcome! Chicago is somewhere I have always wanted to visit. Maybe just hoping to run into someone from the cast of Chicago fire. lol You have solid March goals.1 -
FindingSamMon wrote: »Steps:
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Great step day.Tail0rMade22 wrote: »Hope everyone is having a great week! I'm struggling to choose healthier options for my meals/snacks even though I am still staying within my CICO limit. Hoping to hit the gym tomorrow for a nice swim!
Snacking is something I am trying to turn around. I cut out potato chips during the week and added fruits and veggies instead. Send me some motivation to go swimming.1. Tell us a little about yourself? Where are you from? What are some of your hobbies?
My name is Michelle, I am a 52 year old mom of two teens (17,19). I live in a small town in California’s north state. I’ve been a mom for so long, I’ve almost forgotten who I am. I enjoy walking by the river, camping and long drives in the country.
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start?
I just don’t like how I feel, how I look and I don’t feel like a role model to my family. I want to age with grace, feel strong, pretty and exude confidence
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them?
Anything pastry. The way I avoid them is to not bring them in the house. I am also an emotional eater, when I get angry, I eat because it’s something I can control
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb
Diets don’t fit my personality. I track my calories and nutrients like calcium, fiber and macros.
5. What is your favourite way to workout?
Bag impact kickboxing and weightlifting
6. What are some of your goals this month? Year?
I would like to get below 200 pounds this month and reach my goal of 125 in the next 12 months
7. What do you expect to gain from the team? Do you have any suggestions?
I am expecting to be able to offer support and receive accountability and motivation
8. Share some words of wisdom with your teammates.
Welcome!@lindamtuck2018
Hi Linda. I realize I didn’t weigh in last Friday. I will weigh in this week. My niece passed away, among other things… So we’re trying to figure some family stuff out. I’m just a bit scattered at the moment. Lee
Lee, I am so sorry for your loss.
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I have my second mindfulness class(seminar??) this morning. One of our practice during the week was to eat a meal mindfully. We had to pay attention to things like smells, texture, taste, etc. It was an interesting exercise. Being aware of my food slowed me down and I noticed more when I was full as opposed to just eating everything on my plate.3 -
Overdue
@rachjolly
@Morethanjustanumber
@aactuallyaash
Wednesday
@MSWarrior7088
Thursday
@tahm42
@888Angie888
@JaysFan82
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We have another new member joining our awesome team ...Please welcome @eggharborme 1
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@lindamtuck2018
Hi Linda. I realize I didn’t weigh in last Friday. I will weigh in this week. My niece passed away, among other things… So we’re trying to figure some family stuff out. I’m just a bit scattered at the moment. Lee
I am so sorry for your loss Lee....HUGE hugssssssssssss0 -
FEBRUARY WEEK 3 RESULTS:
TOP 5 STEPPERS ARE:
1st @rwillems 60,140 steps
2nd @Jpedno 59,928 steps
3rd @Slimmersixties 56,110 steps
4th @888Angie888 55,777 steps
5th @FindingSamMon 55,411 steps
CONGRATS TO OUR TOP 5
As A Group We Walked 359,895 steps
WELL DONE EVERYONE
RECOGNIZING EVERYONE WHO PLEDGED THEIR STEPS:
@lindamtuck2018 4/7
@888Angie888 2/7
@aactuallyaash 4/7
@Jpedno 5/7
@Slimmersixties 5/7
@rwillems 7/7
@FindingSamMon 5/7
@Bluetail6 0/7
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Tuesday was a super low-energy day for me. I think I've been running myself ragged the past couple of weeks and finally stopped. I believe exercising has been helping to boost my mood and energy, but being a single mom with 2 kids and an elderly parent to care for sometimes catches up.
Today, I'm well-rested and ready to meet my goals! I'm hoping that the fact I've been keeping active in general will help combat some of the calorie increases this week.2 -
@lindamtuck2018
Hi Linda. I realize I didn’t weigh in last Friday. I will weigh in this week. My niece passed away, among other things… So we’re trying to figure some family stuff out. I’m just a bit scattered at the moment. Lee
Sorry for your loss Lee xxxx0 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps so far this week:
Sun 2/19 12,059
Mon 2/20 8,508
Tue 2/21 13,755
Wed 2/22 12,881
My goal weight is in sight, so mega motivated to move!!!3 -
MSWarrior
SW 265
PW 196.2
CW 194.6
Glad to see this ... unfortunately 193.8 was my lowest a couple of weeks ago.. getting closer then 180's 🤞🙏
Today I'm doing my fasting during Lent...Ash Wednesday.... hopefully I'll get focused and get back on track... here's to 40 days without eating out!!
Prayers would be appreciated....lol
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Tail0rMade22 wrote: »Hope everyone is having a great week! I'm struggling to choose healthier options for my meals/snacks even though I am still staying within my CICO limit. Hoping to hit the gym tomorrow for a nice swim!
Snacking is something I am trying to turn around. I cut out potato chips during the week and added fruits and veggies instead. Send me some motivation to go swimming.
I definitely need to get a handle on the snacking. When I try to eat vegetables I always make it unhealthy because I'm wanting to dip it in ranch or something lol. The struggle is real!
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That "Join" button was hard to find....
Hi, I'm Lisa, 56, married for 31 years with two grown sons. I live in Tillsonburg, Ontario. When I was searching out a team, I noticed there were a few others from this same province on Downsizers so that is how I made my choice. I have just attempted to take control of my life recently, so I hope I haven't overreached by saying I will be part of a team! Highest weight ever, no exercise, using food as a distraction. Actively avoiding happiness and killing myself slowly when both health and happiness are within my own grasp....nothing physical is stopping me. I have a wonderful husband, but if I don't turn this around soon it will begin to impact our relationship. Obviously there is a void in my life, but filling it with food is not the answer. Instead I want to use myfitnesspal and team Downsizers to start filling that void.
Wow! What a downer post! Anyways...I just wanted to let you know that I am here, and I hope I stick this out and don't become an instant disappointment to the team.4 -
SW 388.6
PW 235.2
CW 233.8
Down below my goal weight of 235 which I figured would happen due to my exercise2 -
That "Join" button was hard to find....
Hi, I'm Lisa, 56, married for 31 years with two grown sons. I live in Tillsonburg, Ontario. When I was searching out a team, I noticed there were a few others from this same province on Downsizers so that is how I made my choice. I have just attempted to take control of my life recently, so I hope I haven't overreached by saying I will be part of a team! Highest weight ever, no exercise, using food as a distraction. Actively avoiding happiness and killing myself slowly when both health and happiness are within my own grasp....nothing physical is stopping me. I have a wonderful husband, but if I don't turn this around soon it will begin to impact our relationship. Obviously there is a void in my life, but filling it with food is not the answer. Instead I want to use myfitnesspal and team Downsizers to start filling that void.
Wow! What a downer post! Anyways...I just wanted to let you know that I am here, and I hope I stick this out and don't become an instant disappointment to the team.
Hello neighbour. I am not far away in London Ontario. I am glad you found your way to our team. We are here for the good, the bad and the ugly. I think using food to deal with voids, emotions, stress is something you share with a few of us. Finding what is causing us to turn to food is a big part of the journey. For me I deal with stress by eating.
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FindingSamMon wrote: »Steps:
2/20 - 2,137
Water✔️✔️✔️
Calories❌❌❌
Exercise✔️✔️❌
Tuesday was a super low-energy day for me. I think I've been running myself ragged the past couple of weeks and finally stopped. I believe exercising has been helping to boost my mood and energy, but being a single mom with 2 kids and an elderly parent to care for sometimes catches up.
Today, I'm well-rested and ready to meet my goals! I'm hoping that the fact I've been keeping active in general will help combat some of the calorie increases this week.
Glad you caught up on your rest. Carving out some me time when caring for others is importance.MSWarrior7088 wrote: »MSWarrior
SW 265
PW 196.2
CW 194.6
Glad to see this ... unfortunately 193.8 was my lowest a couple of weeks ago.. getting closer then 180's 🤞🙏
Today I'm doing my fasting during Lent...Ash Wednesday.... hopefully I'll get focused and get back on track... here's to 40 days without eating out!!
Prayers would be appreciated....lol
Nice loss! Good luck on your not eating out.Tail0rMade22 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Tail0rMade22 wrote: »Hope everyone is having a great week! I'm struggling to choose healthier options for my meals/snacks even though I am still staying within my CICO limit. Hoping to hit the gym tomorrow for a nice swim!
Snacking is something I am trying to turn around. I cut out potato chips during the week and added fruits and veggies instead. Send me some motivation to go swimming.
I definitely need to get a handle on the snacking. When I try to eat vegetables I always make it unhealthy because I'm wanting to dip it in ranch or something lol. The struggle is real!
There is nothing wrong with some ranch or hummus with your veggies just measure the serving.
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Heading down to the exercise room to ride the bike and see if I can figure out some weight exercises using the machines that don’t hurt my back.3 -
We have another new member joining our team ...Please welcome @GirlOnTheRebound 2
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Thanks @Megan_smartiepants1970 for the welcome.
I am a 55 year old female from Ottawa Ontario who fell in love and moved to Florida. I am 5'8" and used to be 271 lbs. I dabbled with Weight Watchers and I am currently around 218. Trouble is the WW point system and app does not show nutritional data. I have crept up in cholesterol and sodium so I have returned here to stave off more medicines. I battle trying to reach my daily calories whilst eating proper foods. I am here to learn healthy eating and balance that with my exercise. Can't wait to learn as I become lean ❤️1 -
1. Tell us a little about yourself? Where are you from? What are some of your hobbies?
Retired, she/her/ from Colorado where it is way colder more often than we're used to this winter! Walking is my favorite outdoor activity and this season's weather has made it tough.
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start?
Last year was a tough health year with all sorts of respiratory stuff. Losing the 10 I've gained over the Covid years (after previously losing 25) can only benefit a full return to health. Ready to feel some energy and not physically sloppy!
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them?
See yummie snack foods and eat yummie snack foods. My motto is "if you don't buy it you won't eat it". (Now if I can work on my husband not buying.)
4. Do you have a favorite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb
After years of trying them all Mediterranean works best for me.
5. What is your favorite way to work out?
Walking parks and paths that have lovely nature all around and Tai Chi. Just signed up for Pickleball 101 to see if I can add that to the list of enjoyable exercise.
6. What are some of your goals this month? Year?
Get a start on losing 10 pounds, get to 150, and stay there!
7. What do you expect to gain from the team? Do you have any suggestions?
Camaraderie, support, and humor!
8. Share some words of wisdom with your teammates.
Wisdom? In my head? 😂 Let me get back to you on that.
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