WaistAways Team Chat - MARCH 2023
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Broke student mentality just got the best of me. I'm at ikea and when you spend over $150 in home furnishings, your meal in the restaurant is free, up to $75.... So 'broke student' me of COURSE had to get the most value I could and order way more food than I needed to be satisfied.
I haven't been a broke student for nearly 20 years but I still fall into that trap of trying to get the most free food possible whenever it's possible.
I'll be cursing yesterday me for the rest of the week.
It was delicious though. Every. Single. Bite.
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@Natroushka welcome! Come on in and introduce yourself, let us know a bit about you, how you got here, and what we can do to help! We're a friendly bunch, and I hope you feel at home here with us.2
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Welcome @Natroushka - look forward to getting to know you!1
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@PlaneMonkey I am the same way with free food! I have been trying to stay away from our break room, so I don't see it and it doesn't tempt me.
I have had 3 perfect days now...hope it offsets some of what I ate 🤷🏼♀️4 -
Tomorrow I am off to Cancun for a short break. It’s been a horrific week so far so I’m hoping for some R & R and some good food and company.
@jugar please excuse me for this week and next week from weighing in. I’m going to enjoy my break without thinking about anything other than what’s in front of me, whatever that may be.2 -
Tomorrow I am off to Cancun for a short break. It’s been a horrific week so far so I’m hoping for some R & R and some good food and company.
@jugar please excuse me for this week and next week from weighing in. I’m going to enjoy my break without thinking about anything other than what’s in front of me, whatever that may be.
You just go and have a lovely time. Rest, enjoy, and come back with a big smile
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I hope everyone has had a peaceful and satisfying Tuesday - or that you have made it through in spite of everything. I had a good quiet one, a sane eating and exercise day, but also some rest. Tomorrow I'll aim for a bit more action. I'm aiming to catch up with your 3 perfect day streak @lauren_989 - fantastic!
Wednesday weigh-ins - line up and be ready to go:
@AshenMoon
@KellyBgetsFit
@lauren_989
@alydanbeads
@Gidgitgoescrzy
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PW 174.8
CW 174.6
I'm good with that, the past 3 days have been good. Can't wait for April, I will be in the 160's by the end of it !
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Weigh in Day: Wednesday
PW: 145.0
CW: 144.8
Well, the scale didn't move much, but I don't mind being at this weight (but if I lose 5 more lbs I wouldn't be sad about that either! LOL). So I had 2 NSV's this week. 1) I had bought 3 pairs of jean shorts last summer to wear on vacation and when I tried them on a few days ago, they were huge! 2) As a part of the wellness program for the company that I work for, they did a 4 week steps challenge to try to encourage people to get at least 10,000 steps/day. I ended the challenge with 436,392 steps in 28 days which averaged out to 15,585 steps/day, I got 4th place, and I won a $50 Amazon gift card!
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Welcome to Wednesday!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ffuubv-t8I&ab_channel=brittlestar 3 -
PW: 216.2
CW: 215.6
I'm super happy with this. Another week with the scale fluctating. I was up 3 pounds earlier in the week. I am on day 4 of a perfect streak. Taking it one day at a time.4 -
@jugar that's a great video about Wednesdays!1
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Sorry, gang, but I'll be a bit out of things for the next days. My dad was ambulanced to the hospital today - I drove back down to be with my stepmom and see what happens. So far no diagnosis of what might have led to a rather odd combination of symptoms - will keep you posted!
Meanwhile, Thursday folks line up!
@bowens1973
@ashleycarole86
@39flavours
@DD265
and a couple of late ones:
@adrimango
@AshenMoon
@KellyBgetsFit
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Thoughts are with you @jugar. Those trips are never ideal. Lots of hugs.
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Today is better than yesterday. Yesterday was the most stress I have felt in EVER that I can remember. So many details and paperwork and notaries and overnighting documents. BUT, it made it to NC and the closing is in two days. My realtor down there is mad at me though because he tried to charge me $600 on the closing docs for cleaning I never was told about or approved. He agreed to take it off, but has been out of contact with me since. I think it will be fine anyway. Today my son moved out, had movers put all his stuff in a storage unit, and is staying with a friend. His interview is Friday. Praying that he gets an offer and can stabilize his life as well.
We are still working on paperwork for the house we are buying. It is truly overwhelming the amount of stuff going on. Sleep has been pretty awful, but it was better last night. Eating wise, I have been ok. I am a stress eater at times, but this is too stressed to swallow. Have you had that happen? I am eating, but it's not fun. I was down to 204.4 this morning. Hoping to break that mark back into Onederland by the end of April.
Need to sit and do nothing for a bit before I head to bed. Take care of yourselves friends. Talk to you soon.3 -
PW: 94.4
CW: 94.3
I hope your Dad is OK @jugar
I've not got time to catch up on posts from when I was away; I hope everyone is well and making healthy choices!
I'm not disappointed in a 100g loss after a week's holiday - I was expecting the scale to be up! We got back mid-afternoon on Monday after an exhausting day, I 'trained' on Tuesday (it was more of a tune-up from some niggles developed on planes and uncomfortable mattresses!) but didn't really start to feel like myself until yesterday.
I'm easing myself back into my dietician plan. Today is our 5 year wedding anniversary, so we're going out for tea to a hopefully-nice steakhouse, then tomorrow we will be eating out as well due to the timings of various commitments. Normal service resumes on Saturday
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Hello everyone. I'm new to this challenge so I have no idea what to do. I was told to come here and introduce myself. I have no idea what to say. So, I'm in the Cleveland, Ohio area. I'm on hormone therapy for cancer one of my pills causes weight gain. I'm currently 190.4 and my goal is 125. I take care of a bazillion critters, most with health issues. I have a 26 year old Jeep, Jeepers, I'm trying to keep alive. I'm the original owner. She's in rough shape and I talk about her a lot. I also volunteer at a bunch of mobile food pantries and a free, monthly, community dinner. So, that's me. Thanks for taking me in!6
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@jugar sending lots of good thoughts your way, and your family's way.
@natroushka that all sounds incredible, mobile food pantries, community dinner, lots of critters, amazing. Welcome!
@DD265 happy anniversary!
@micki48 hoping everything ends up for the best, and that the stress ends soon!4 -
Username ashleycarole86
Thursday weigh-in
PW 196
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Behind on posts but hope to have some time to catch up in the next day or two. In the meantime I saw your dad isn't well @jugar ... hope the hospital figures out what is wrong. Sending hugs.2
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Welcome @Natroushka! That's a perfect intro to give us an idea of you. If you're curious about any of us you can go back to the first couple of pages of this month and read our intros there, and we will do it again when May's chat thread opens up soon.
Exactly how many critters are we talking? And congrats on keeping Jeepers on the road that long! I have a 15 year old station wagon that was my grandmothers that I hope to keep running for another decade but it has chronic motor mount issues. Swapping those out every couple of years due to vibration is getting tedious.
If you have any questions don't be shy! This group is full of positive support, and is a safe space to vent your frustrations. Chances are someone here has experienced something similar and can commiserate.4 -
Username: 39flavours
Weigh in Day: Thursday
PW: 150.2
CW: 149.4
Very surprised at this loss after being on holiday for a week! I managed to get in lots of activity most days, mainly cycling and walking, but also kayaking and a few workout videos. Food was good for breakfast and lunch as I was doing my own cooking, but evenings were usually eating out and there were a few burgers and pizzas involved, plus too much wine and beer!
Now to tackle a mountain of laundry and get my butt to the gym...
3.2lbs lost this month, if my maths is correct, yay!4 -
No change this week, I'm finally back on logging my food so I'm optimistic that I'll finally start losing 😅4
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Username: Bowens1973
CW: 208.62 -
Welcome @Natroushka to the group and thank you for all the work you do in helping others, food security is such a big issue for many.
@39flavours nice loss, sounds like a great vacation
@jugar thoughts are with you during this challenging time
Spring break has been going well for me and my daughter. I"m off work the week and we had some fun visiting friends, checking out the science centre and doing some shopping. I haven't changed up my morning routine of getting my workout done and I know that is helping keep my energy and mood up.
I also have 1 more week of my policy course I'm taking and I am excited to be done with it, it has taken a toll on me and I've resorted to emotional eating a few times because this is something outside my comfort zone doing and my default.
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Hey @Natroushka ! Welcome to the team! It's great to have a fellow Ohioan with us Technically I live in Montana now (for 2.5years), but I was raised in NEO (Wooster) so it'll always be home.
You definitely have a lot going on but we're all here for support!4 -
Hi @Natroushka ! For someone with no idea what to say, you write a bang-up introduction! I think you'll find a lot of fellows in many ways - there are critters (be sure to ask about the spoiled guinea pigs), health issues, supporters of communities, stressed people, retired people, you name it. You're the first with a 26 year old Jeep named Jeepers, though, and I can just picture it among all your other critters.Natroushka wrote: »Hello everyone. I'm new to this challenge so I have no idea what to do. I was told to come here and introduce myself. I have no idea what to say. So, I'm in the Cleveland, Ohio area. I'm on hormone therapy for cancer one of my pills causes weight gain. I'm currently 190.4 and my goal is 125. I take care of a bazillion critters, most with health issues. I have a 26 year old Jeep, Jeepers, I'm trying to keep alive. I'm the original owner. She's in rough shape and I talk about her a lot. I also volunteer at a bunch of mobile food pantries and a free, monthly, community dinner. So, that's me. Thanks for taking me in!
As to what to do? The most important thing is to come here to this chat thread often. Bookmark it or make it easy to get to in whatever way works for you, and then get here. Post about your day, how your plan for weight loss is going, what you try, what fails, what works. Others will chime in and the support and community will develop. I often talk about it as having the team's voices in your head - it helps remind you not to grab that ill-advised snack or keep eating when you know you've had enough.
Every week on your chosen weigh-in day (Mondays), just post your weight here. It goes into the team spreadsheet and we celebrate the losses, or brainstorm about the gains and stuck places. Once the April team chat opens (probably tomorrow, to get ready for Sunday which is our day 1), we all (re)introduce ourselves, so you get to tell us stuff again, and get to know the others in here. If you have questions, poste them here too. Rants, celebrations, daily grind - we'll love it all. Thanks for joining!4 -
I'm feeling in a much better mood after a long day at the hospital with my dad. He is doing much better, and apparently the extreme disorientation, confusion, and refusal to move was not a stroke or any other serious thing. He was extremely low in sodium and also his blood pressure was low and he was a bit dehydrated from a short bout of gastro. He is feeling weak today, but much more with it - or at least as with it as a 95 year old with dementia gets! He'll stay another day in hospital to get his chemistry back on track, and then go to a rehab centre for a week or two to work on his movement and get his muscles a bit stronger. My step-mom is emotionally all over the place, so I'll stay with her a few more days. Wish I lived closer! But I love where I live, so not really... In any case, things are OK and I'm really glad I came down here to help out.
@cleaneater80 wow - you are having a super-productive spring break! Great job on keeping up the morning workouts. You are so right that they help with mood and general sanity.
Keep the chin and thumbs up @micki48 ! You are getting through the tunnel of crazy stuff and will be coming out the other side. You are also absolutely right that what you need is to sit down, relax, breathe, and find that quiet place. The stress is working "muscles" that need a rest! Hugs to you.3 -
@jugar glad your dad is doing better!
@micki48 I'm glad you are almost done with the stress and paperwork. My fingers are crossed for your son tomorrow!
@Natroushka welcome to the team!2
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