Downsizers Team Chat - APRIL 2023

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  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,838 Member
    Karlyblue wrote: »
    Sorry, that I've been absent a lot, I'll try to do better.

    Question

    Will Easter chocolate be an issue this weekend? No

    What is your plan to handle the Easter treats?
    I live alone, no children, or family, so there won't be any issues.

    Would love to see you pop by more often. I always opem mfp while I drink my second cup of coffee.
    tahm42 wrote: »
    Will Easter candy be an issue? Nope. I have had it around the house for a month now. Dairy is a throat punch so commercial chocolate is not appetizing. I plan on sugaring up the grand.

    I have a ton of chocolate for my granddaughters. I sent money to Scotland for the two over there. My daughter has been told she must buy them chocolate as it’s a grandmother’s right. 😂
    Jpedno wrote: »
    Question

    Will Easter chocolate be an issue this weekend? What is your plan to handle the Easter treats?


    We don't have kids and my hubby has been doing no sugar since Jan 1 so it shouldn't be a problem. But I would love candy. Jellybeans. Also, I typically love spring baking - carrot cake, coconut cake, cinnamon rolls, etc. I really would love to bake but since hubby is off sugar and I'm doing vegan diet, I won't bake this easter. Makes me a little sad as I love baking and holiday traditions but I'll live.

    I am so glad I am a terrible baker. I would be a 100 pounds heavier. My poor husband only gets baking if my daughter or friend sends him treats. Are you avoiding sugar also?
  • GirlOnTheRebound
    GirlOnTheRebound Posts: 258 Member
    Steps: 5,266
    Sleep: ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️
    Log food:✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️
    Exercise: ✔️✔️

    PW 197.6
    CW 192.2

    Holy whoosh! I am shocked. This week I tried to be aware of moving more. I reached my increased step goal everyday but one and that was the day of the silent retreat. My granddaughter is over today and we are going to the pool. I am going stir crazy as I haven’t left the apartment since Saturday.

    As for the Easter treat question I asked:
    I had my husband hid all the Easter treats I bought for the grandkids as last year I ate everything I bought and had to buy more. I found it when cleaning a few days ago but stayed away. We are going for fish and chips tonight. I plan on only eating half a piece and half the fries. I will be mindful of what I eat on Sunday.

    WOWZERS! This is indeed a WHOOOOOSSHHHH! So excited for you!
  • Mama530
    Mama530 Posts: 605 Member

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    I am doing a mindfulness based group to help with pain. They are still doing things on zoom since Covid. Week 6 was the silent retreat. They teach you different meditations throughout the course. There is a walking meditation, movement, body scan and a few others. By the end we can pick the ones we like. Each week we have to pick an activity to do mindfully. We have to practice mindful eating at least once a week. During the silent retreat the doctor lead us through all the different meditations so not all were sitting. All the participants have been referred by their pain specialist.

    [/quote]

    That sounds really cool! Though, I’m sorry it’s due to pain you’re experiencing

  • Mama530
    Mama530 Posts: 605 Member
    [quote="lindamtuck2018;c-47400631
    PW 197.6
    CW 192.2

    [/quote]

    Wowzers!!! Incredible!! Great job!

  • Slimmersixties
    Slimmersixties Posts: 825 Member
    NachDeezy wrote: »
    SW 630
    PW 630
    CW 609.2

    My goal was to get under 600 this month, but I forgot how wild the first couple weeks of losses can be. It is neat to see this big jump, but it also makes me realize how bad I was mistreating myself that just by eating correctly I can lose so much. Onward!

    Wow what a super loss! Must be so motivating to see the scales drop like that! Well done xx
  • Slimmersixties
    Slimmersixties Posts: 825 Member
    Steps: 5,266
    Sleep: ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️
    Log food:✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️
    Exercise: ✔️✔️

    PW 197.6
    CW 192.2

    Holy whoosh! I am shocked. This week I tried to be aware of moving more. I reached my increased step goal everyday but one and that was the day of the silent retreat. My granddaughter is over today and we are going to the pool. I am going stir crazy as I haven’t left the apartment since Saturday.

    As for the Easter treat question I asked:
    I had my husband hid all the Easter treats I bought for the grandkids as last year I ate everything I bought and had to buy more. I found it when cleaning a few days ago but stayed away. We are going for fish and chips tonight. I plan on only eating half a piece and half the fries. I will be mindful of what I eat on Sunday.

    Well done!!! Your hard work is paying off!! 180 s here you come!!!
  • Slimmersixties
    Slimmersixties Posts: 825 Member
    Friday weigh in
    Goal zone 182-188lb

    Current weight 184.4lb

    Happy with a 3lb gain .... I'm eating loads more and even had a few carbs so I know this is just water weight and more food in my system. Not planning to go up any more!
  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 5,363 Member
    Friday Weigh-In
    PW: 220.0
    CW: 219.2



    Thursday Recap - 4/6/2023

    - MCD on Plan: not on plan but not over calories
    - Water (Goal 64 oz) : 64oz
    - Weight Training: None - Holding for long weekend (F, Sat & Sun)

    - THOUGHTS: ok day. Husband wanted Pizza as Wednesday was National Deep Dish Pizza day (he was working). So I had fruit earlier and held my calories for pizza.

    Step Challenge - Goal 7000

    4/2 - 7,738
    4/3 - 8,338
    4/4 - 7,772
    4/5 - 7,959
    4/6 - 9,879
    4/7 -

    Weigh in Day: Friday
    Starting - 220.0 3/31/2023
    4/7 - 219.2
    4/14
    4/21
    4/28
  • Bluetail6
    Bluetail6 Posts: 2,985 Member
    @lindamtuck2018

    SW 9/1/20: 194
    PW: 167
    CW: 165.6
  • Bluetail6
    Bluetail6 Posts: 2,985 Member
    Hello Downsizers: My name is Lee. I live in Alaska with my amazing husband an our newly rescued cat. I was born here, and, although I travel extensively, I couldn't imagine calling anywhere else home. The last 11 months have been quite challenging. My oldest brother's wife passed away late last Spring. My niece passed away tragically last Fall. Last month, her father, my 2nd oldest brother had to have emergency open-heart surgery. The surgery went well, but he will have to a lot of rehabilitation due to other health issues. We are thankful he has great doctors in his state, and he has a loving caring wife. Not to Mention, my husband had an ankle replacement last August...

    In February, I decided to completely change careers, and am currently studying for an exam I will take later this year. Yikes, we have a very busy and very wonderful life. More later. Be well, be successful, be strong in your desires for a healthier existence. Lee 😎😊
  • Jpedno
    Jpedno Posts: 301 Member
    Karlyblue wrote: »
    Sorry, that I've been absent a lot, I'll try to do better.

    Question

    Will Easter chocolate be an issue this weekend? No

    What is your plan to handle the Easter treats?
    I live alone, no children, or family, so there won't be any issues.

    Would love to see you pop by more often. I always opem mfp while I drink my second cup of coffee.
    tahm42 wrote: »
    Will Easter candy be an issue? Nope. I have had it around the house for a month now. Dairy is a throat punch so commercial chocolate is not appetizing. I plan on sugaring up the grand.

    I have a ton of chocolate for my granddaughters. I sent money to Scotland for the two over there. My daughter has been told she must buy them chocolate as it’s a grandmother’s right. 😂
    Jpedno wrote: »
    Question

    Will Easter chocolate be an issue this weekend? What is your plan to handle the Easter treats?


    We don't have kids and my hubby has been doing no sugar since Jan 1 so it shouldn't be a problem. But I would love candy. Jellybeans. Also, I typically love spring baking - carrot cake, coconut cake, cinnamon rolls, etc. I really would love to bake but since hubby is off sugar and I'm doing vegan diet, I won't bake this easter. Makes me a little sad as I love baking and holiday traditions but I'll live.

    I am so glad I am a terrible baker. I would be a 100 pounds heavier. My poor husband only gets baking if my daughter or friend sends him treats. Are you avoiding sugar also?

    No, I'm not avoiding sugar entirely but the vegan diet makes a lot of things not possible. But also with hubby not eating sugar I am not around it as much.
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,838 Member
    Steps: 5,266
    Sleep: ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️
    Log food:✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️
    Exercise: ✔️✔️

    PW 197.6
    CW 192.2

    Holy whoosh! I am shocked. This week I tried to be aware of moving more. I reached my increased step goal everyday but one and that was the day of the silent retreat. My granddaughter is over today and we are going to the pool. I am going stir crazy as I haven’t left the apartment since Saturday.

    As for the Easter treat question I asked:
    I had my husband hid all the Easter treats I bought for the grandkids as last year I ate everything I bought and had to buy more. I found it when cleaning a few days ago but stayed away. We are going for fish and chips tonight. I plan on only eating half a piece and half the fries. I will be mindful of what I eat on Sunday.

    WOWZERS! This is indeed a WHOOOOOSSHHHH! So excited for you!

    Thank you very much
    Mama530 wrote: »
    [quote="lindamtuck2018;c-47400631
    PW 197.6
    CW 192.2

    Wowzers!!! Incredible!! Great job!

    [/quote]

    Thank you!
    Steps: 5,266
    Sleep: ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️
    Log food:✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️
    Exercise: ✔️✔️

    PW 197.6
    CW 192.2

    Holy whoosh! I am shocked. This week I tried to be aware of moving more. I reached my increased step goal everyday but one and that was the day of the silent retreat. My granddaughter is over today and we are going to the pool. I am going stir crazy as I haven’t left the apartment since Saturday.

    As for the Easter treat question I asked:
    I had my husband hid all the Easter treats I bought for the grandkids as last year I ate everything I bought and had to buy more. I found it when cleaning a few days ago but stayed away. We are going for fish and chips tonight. I plan on only eating half a piece and half the fries. I will be mindful of what I eat on Sunday.

    Well done!!! Your hard work is paying off!! 180 s here you come!!!

    Thank you. I am hoping to be in the mid 180’s by the time I go to Vegas.
    Friday weigh in
    Goal zone 182-188lb

    Current weight 184.4lb

    Happy with a 3lb gain .... I'm eating loads more and even had a few carbs so I know this is just water weight and more food in my system. Not planning to go up any more!

    Well done! You are in your maintenance range.
    itladyee wrote: »
    Friday Weigh-In
    PW: 220.0
    CW: 219.2

    Thursday Recap - 4/6/2023

    - MCD on Plan: not on plan but not over calories
    - Water (Goal 64 oz) : 64oz
    - Weight Training: None - Holding for long weekend (F, Sat & Sun)

    - THOUGHTS: ok day. Husband wanted Pizza as Wednesday was National Deep Dish Pizza day (he was working). So I had fruit earlier and held my calories for pizza.

    Step Challenge - Goal 7000

    4/2 - 7,738
    4/3 - 8,338
    4/4 - 7,772
    4/5 - 7,959
    4/6 - 9,879
    4/7 -

    Weigh in Day: Friday
    Starting - 220.0 3/31/2023
    4/7 - 219.2
    4/14
    4/21
    4/28

    Nice loss! I think pizza gets a bad reputation. Having it in moderation on occasion is perfectly acceptable.
    Bluetail6 wrote: »
    @lindamtuck2018

    SW 9/1/20: 194
    PW: 167
    CW: 165.6

    Well done!
    @lindamtuck2018

    Popping in to post my weight

    PW: 238
    CW:237.2

    Awesome job!
    aneedlecraft
    Friday Weigh-in
    PW: 318
    CW: 317

    You have been doing great. Congrats.
    laura9400 wrote: »
    PW:188.2
    CW:188.2

    Holding steady. How was your week?
    NouveauRee wrote: »
    @lindamtuck2018
    HW 270
    PW 167.5
    CW 167.5
    GW 140

    Of course I was hoping for a drop even a wee one to contribute to the team but I’m not surprised. It usually takes me at least 3 weeks of being consistent and on plan to start seeing any sort of movement on the scale. Trusting the process and continuing to make good choices at least 80% of the time and pushing through. Have a great weekend Team Downsizers!

    Wow! You have lost a tremendous amount of weight. Congratulations!
    HASWLRS wrote: »
    Friday, April 7th

    Logged and Under: Yes
    Exercise: Yes, went for a walk with my husband and then did some raking up of leaves that had been under the snow and in flower beds.
    Water: 10 cups
    Steps: 16,746

    I am sore this morning, but I knew I would be the second I picked up that rake!
    HASWLRS wrote: »
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    Su - 13,977
    M - 4,637
    Tu - 8,377
    W - 8,716
    Th - 8,030
    F - 16,746
    Sa -

    Fantastic Friday stepping.

  • JaysFan82
    JaysFan82 Posts: 853 Member
    Excellent loss!
  • Huckleterrie
    Huckleterrie Posts: 145 Member
    Mama530 wrote: »
    Weigh In Day: Saturday
    PW : 201.3
    CW : 199.3

    Yes!
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,838 Member
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