Downsizers Team Chat - APRIL 2023
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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.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. 😂lindamtuck2018 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?3 -
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.
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »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!4 -
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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.
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That sounds really cool! Though, I’m sorry it’s due to pain you’re experiencing
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PW 197.6
CW 192.2
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Wowzers!!! Incredible!! Great job!
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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 xx3 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »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!!!3 -
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!4 -
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
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Weigh in Day: FridayStarting - 220.0 3/31/2023
4/7 - 219.2
4/14
4/21
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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 😎😊4 -
Happy Easter to those who celebrate the holiday, and Happy holiday to those who celebrate other holidays at this time. 😃
This past week has not been a very good one in regards to my eating and I haven't really been concentrating nor being as mindful as I should be in what I put in my mouth.
Dealing with health issues, diabetes that's semi out of control, and bad legs/feet, as well as dealing with very bad allergies, has left me drained of energy and motivation. April 11th, I'll be having a allergy test done that will check for all known allergens. Hopefully, it will show what is causing my severe allergies, sneezing and coughing Non-Stop. Hopefully, it will show what's wrong and then give me the right meds.
These allergens are playing havoc on my asthma and it's hard to breathe at times. I think that's one of the reasons why I can't sleep and I have insomnia I have a bi-level CPAP machine and I can't even sleep with that because my allergies are so bad.
No matter what I'll Keep fighting to get better, so I can concentrate on my eating habits and weight loss more. Hopefully, my water retention and poor eating won't cause to much weight gain and next week will be a much better one then this week.
Take care and have a wonderful weekend and Happy Easter 🐇🐰 & Happy Holidays.
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Friday Weigh-in
PW: 318
CW: 3176 -
PW:188.2
CW:188.26 -
lindamtuck2018 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.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. 😂lindamtuck2018 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.3 -
@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!6 -
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!
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GirlOnTheRebound wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »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[quote="lindamtuck2018;c-47400631
PW 197.6
CW 192.2
Wowzers!!! Incredible!! Great job!
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Thank you!Slimmersixties wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »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.Slimmersixties wrote: »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.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
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Weigh in Day: FridayStarting - 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.
Well done!FindingSamMon wrote: »
Awesome job!aneedlecraft wrote: »aneedlecraft
Friday Weigh-in
PW: 318
CW: 317
You have been doing great. Congrats.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!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!
Fantastic Friday stepping.
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Steps: 8,468
Sleep: ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️
Log food:✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️
Exercise: ✔️✔️✔️
I spent just over 30 minutes in the pool with my granddaughter. I feel it today. I don’t know what it is but when she comes to the pool I get a good workout. I guess I use different muscles???
Have a super Saturday!
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Hey team. When reacting to post please try not to use insightful on any weigh in posts. We use this to let each other know that the weight has been recorded in the spreadsheet. Thanks!5
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Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW : 201.3
CW : 199.35 -
Excellent loss!3
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Sorry for lateness, here I am:
PW: 195
CW: 194
Just the lb off I gained last week. Treading water a bit and need a kick up the bum.5 -
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indefenceofsprouts wrote: »Sorry for lateness, here I am:
PW: 195
CW: 194
Just the lb off I gained last week. Treading water a bit and need a kick up the bum.
Consider this your kick in the bum. Nice loss!5 -
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