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WaistAways Team Chat - MAY 2023
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Jasper sounds like such a good boy @jugar
I hope everyone had a good weekend. I don't really know where it went, and mine was 3.5 days long as we had a bank holiday yesterday.
On Friday I had a call with the doctor, explained that I have all the tools but no bandwidth to utilise them consistently. She prescribed me Sertraline which is an SSRI. I'm hoping that it will create some space for me. The therapist Kyle and I see also suggested something called 'Schema therapy' which sounds interesting. I think it's more thorough/deeper - rather than just changing patterns, like CBT, it digs into why the patterns are there. I've bought a book to learn more, and will then decide whether to look for a therapist who does it.
I have been feeling a bit better, fewer cravings. I've not bought/eaten a chocolate bar since Tuesday, and if I have thought about it, I've not been bothered enough to act. That doesn't mean there hasn't been sugar in my diet, but it's been good to not be beholden to the cravings. My back is still an issue (had physio instead of training today, and oh boy some of it is very tender!) but I've managed to get my 5k steps in each day which is good enough for me. Also made progress at the allotment - not as much as I would've liked due to my back slowing me down, but I got the frames/supports up for the squashes and cucumbers, so it still looks impressive.6 -
Weigh in Day: MONDAY
PW: 184.2
CW: 184.0
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I'm late again 🤦
CW 229.8 lbs
Going down so slowly 😥
I must up my game 🤞
Have a lovely day Waistaways 💐😊6 -
Thanks for stepping up @cleaneater80
Today is my Monday since we took yesterday off and we both had a terribly short sleep so we are dragging butt. Will be a long day!!3 -
Woohoo!!!! First person to hit FIVE weeks in the green this monthCarolAnnM2 wrote: »Weigh in Day: MONDAY
PW: 184.2
CW: 184.0
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You are doing so well 
Slow is good - it is sustainable - it gets you there! Don't you dare put yourself down about that! You are on track, in the green, all the good things! Keep up the good workstrong_fit_ells wrote: »I'm late again 🤦
CW 229.8 lbs
Going down so slowly 😥
I must up my game 🤞
Have a lovely day Waistaways 💐😊
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@jugar @strong_fit_ells Slow and steady 🐢 wins the race!! 💚💚💚💚💚1
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@CarolAnnM2 Congratulations on 5 Green weeks!!! That is awesome!!!
@strong_fit_ells Nice loss!
@DD265 Great job staying away from the chocolate bar. Focus on the win!
@Ashleycarole86 I hope you enjoyed your extra day off
Yesterday, I walked and dida Barre workout. My shoulders are killing me. I had to take motrin in the middle of the night because I couldn't sleep. I will be doing a lower body workout today. The kids have dentist appointments this afternoon.3 -
PW - 168.6
CW 168.8
@DD265 good to hear you are addressing when you need help and that it's working. Great job so far
I"m knee deep in this Statistics class and the assignments are heavy ( or maybe it's bc I haven't been to school in over 20 years) I'm really enjoying it but the last 2 weeks have been stressing me out. My habits haven't been great in coping but know what changes I need to make and give myself a break at times too.4 -
PW: 143.8
CW: 143.4
Not much, but I'll take it! I definitely thought that I would've gained this week....I'm on a several week streak and I'm just waiting for the inevitable rebound. It'll probably happen soon as I intend on picking back up on my lifting...and because I'm probably not going to be as vigilant about what I eat while I'm in Billings (because....options that I don't otherwise have....)
Also - I may have to take a pass next week. Next week is going to be....interesting. I have to travel to Billings on Monday (about a 6 hr drive) for a Nutrition and Diabetes conference from Tues-Thurs. I'm presenting there first thing Weds morning (and I'm desperately trying to finish said presentation lol). That day is also my son's 16th bday. Then I'm going to drive home Thursday afternoon, get ready, then leave Friday morning to go to Choteau (a little over an hour away) for the Front Range Yoga Fest from Fri-Sun. I'm teaching Sat & Sun, but on Saturday, I have a 50th wedding celebration to attend in St. Mary/Babb area.....the logistics of it all is making my head spin
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CW: 214.6
@jugar here is my starting weight today for June-I will be weighing in on Tuesdays.
I have been trying to keep up with everyone's posts. I will definitely post more soon!3 -
You hit all 5 weeks in the green for May! Well done.MoonlitMuse wrote: »PW: 143.8
CW: 143.4
Not much, but I'll take it! I definitely thought that I would've gained this week....I'm on a several week streak and I'm just waiting for the inevitable rebound. It'll probably happen soon as I intend on picking back up on my lifting...and because I'm probably not going to be as vigilant about what I eat while I'm in Billings (because....options that I don't otherwise have....)
Also - I may have to take a pass next week. Next week is going to be....interesting. I have to travel to Billings on Monday (about a 6 hr drive) for a Nutrition and Diabetes conference from Tues-Thurs. I'm presenting there first thing Weds morning (and I'm desperately trying to finish said presentation lol). That day is also my son's 16th bday. Then I'm going to drive home Thursday afternoon, get ready, then leave Friday morning to go to Choteau (a little over an hour away) for the Front Range Yoga Fest from Fri-Sun. I'm teaching Sat & Sun, but on Saturday, I have a 50th wedding celebration to attend in St. Mary/Babb area.....the logistics of it all is making my head spin
As to next week - I have you down as a Monday weigh-in - is that right? Let me know if it is. No matter what, you can certainly weigh in on Monday next week before you leave if you want to. The rest of your week sounds like a wild ride! So many things to pack into a week
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Loving the five weeks in the green folks!
Considering your girl has been closer to trending five weeks in the red, I'm feeling inspired.
Ok, so last week was a moderate green.. I'll take it. You know what else I'll take? 10K steps AND a 30 minute Peloton ride tonight. WOOT WOOT!
Oh, and calories tracked and under.
The highs are high my friends!!3 -
Hope it’s not too late for my steps.
Congratulations to our 5 weeks in the green people.
@jugar So glad to hear your horse is home.
I took today off as my last PTO day of the school year to get some unpacking done. And don’t you know it? I jinked myself and got sick. Not sure what. Feel crappy. I have EVERY symptom of Covid including loss of taste. BUT, I have tested the last two days and it’s negative. I don’t know. This would be the third time I have had it in a year if I do. Which I
don’t. 🤷🏻♀️ This lack of taste stinks!! Why eat? Right?! My husband got me some ice cream and a brownie. Tasted nothing. Why eat the calories if I cannot taste its goodness. So I wrapped it up and put it in the freezer. That saved me some calories. Fitbit doesn’t lie. I checked my resting heart rate and two days before I started feeling bad, the RHR skyrocketed. It’s still up so whatever it is is not done with me yet. I find the Fitbit data so interesting. Not just the steps.
I need to check in more. I need to log my food. I need to drink more water. I need to exercise. I know what I need to do. I just need to decide to do it.
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Monday - Tuesday steps and such:
9323 + 30 minutes Pilates
13450 + 20 strength + 30 bike
Many of those steps today were taking a walk with my horse. I just led him along one of the trails we'll be riding very soon - he really enjoyed being together and exploring a whole new kind of environment. He had a few reminders about when it was walking time and when it was OK to chomp on the vegetation, but other than that, it was a good vigorous walk. When we got back, I put him in the big outside ring and let him gallop all over - I think he was feeling really good from the walk (and the munches!). He can sure move out! Riding in a couple of days. I think he'll do fine. I hope I do too!
Wednesday is upon us! Line up W-peeps:
@alydanbeads
@Gidgitgoescrzy
@DianaGetsFit512
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Hello!
Congrats to the 5 weeks in the green people! That is so amazing 👏 😍 🙌
My week is going well and I'm getting back into food logging mode. So far so good. Also getting on the scale more. Weight and calories are pretty solid so I think I have my maintenance range dialed in.
@jugar Of course you guys can be my "guinea pigs"
This is one of my new pigs. His name is Barrett because he looks like a little black bear.
This is my long haired piggie Duncan. He is still under the age of one and he is still pretty skittish. Oh well, he gets snuggles anyways 😁🥰
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My husband and I have inherented the large garden as my mother in law is now using raised garden beds in her yard. It's coming along and is a big area. We have a lot of the standard veggies but we are also trying purple carrots, purple tomatoes, okra and giant pumpkins. My husband set up drip irrigation for the entire garden and orchard. We're experimenting with hay in-between the rows for weed control. We have regular strawberries but we are also working on transplanting the local wild strawberries into our garden. They make the cutest mini strawberries about the size of a blue berry. They look good so
far.
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I've had more dinners or lunches out recently which are wonderful to connect with friends and leave the house (I work remotely). I am trying to take the approach of making a better choice than I would have back in the winter - not striving for perfection or even the best choice, just better. Yesterday I left the entire scoop of rice that came with my Asian stir fry.
I took a work break and went for a 15 min walk then took another in the evening despite the threat of rain. Again - better choices for my health - not perfection.
Still seeing & feeling bloat - some from salt (restaurants!) And some from hormones. Come on Aunt Flo! At 46, the wait for her arrival is annoying!
I shall keep on making better choices and ride it out.
1.5 weeks until the beach, 6 until a work event at a resort with a pool near the beach followed by a trip to see family. These sort of countdowns motivate me!4 -
Weigh in Day: Wednesday
PW: 147.4
CW: 145.6
Sorry I was MIA last week. I'm back on track and feeling better!!4 -
PW 150.4
CW 151
Ugh. Summer is hard. Yesterday I felt really blah all day. I didn't do much. Today, I walked the dog (2 out 5 walks) and I want to do a lower body workout. I really need a new mattress- I have been waking up with a lot of neck and back pain...and today it hasn't gone away yet! I ate a lot of carbs yesterday and this morning 😭 I made a great plan but I am not sticking to it. I adjusted my meal plan for the rest of today to try to balance the carbs.5 -
I've had more dinners or lunches out recently which are wonderful to connect with friends and leave the house (I work remotely). I am trying to take the approach of making a better choice than I would have back in the winter - not striving for perfection or even the best choice, just better. Yesterday I left the entire scoop of rice that came with my Asian stir fry.
I took a work break and went for a 15 min walk then took another in the evening despite the threat of rain. Again - better choices for my health - not perfection.
Still seeing & feeling bloat - some from salt (restaurants!) And some from hormones. Come on Aunt Flo! At 46, the wait for her arrival is annoying!
I shall keep on making better choices and ride it out.
1.5 weeks until the beach, 6 until a work event at a resort with a pool near the beach followed by a trip to see family. These sort of countdowns motivate me!
I think that your good choices are bound to see you through for the win - I believe in you!3
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