Shape Shifters Team Chat - MAY 2023
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If it wasn’t for my lunchtime walk, I wouldn’t really have any steps. As soon as work ended, I bounced around and my husband and I tag teamed the kids activities and dinner. NSV #1- I made a healthy dinner on a super busy day.
NSV #2– I left my computer at lunch again and used that time for a walk. Sunshine was so refreshing
NSV#3– I’m not beating myself up for not meeting my step goal today. Accepting that there is no perfection in this and take each day at a time.
High 5! Sounds like a great day! Giving ourselves grace is important. Self-compassion
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Happy Thursday everyone!
Steps
5/2 22,538
5/3 14,610
I'm currently in second place on my Stepping Strong step challenge team, but I'm traveling today so I'm sure that will drop. In tourist season, there is a direct flight from Montrose, Colorado to Houston, Texas, but not now. I'm using up some airline credits that are about to expire and flying throuh Dallas. I'll leave the house at 9:15 and won't be at my house in Houston until 8:30 or so.... If everything goes smoothly. So, other than a quick workout before I leave and walking around the airport, I'm pretty limited. I'm planning on doing a 10 mile run tomorrow morning. Hope its not raining .
@Armygirlarmyof1 Wow. You've been through a great deal. Thank you for your service. It takes a particularly brave person to do this, but to have suffered a sexual assault is so disturbing. We need to do better to protect those that protect us.
@Pupowl Love today's quote! I sympathize with your sleep struggle. We have a friend in Alaska and I never sleep when I'm there in the summer. It's just too bright. We have birds that wake up too early for my taste here in Colorado, but not as early as where you are. My husband loves them- feeds them every day- but they can be pretty noisy.5 -
I am really dreading summer already. Sleeping is a bit of a challenge. I wake up around 4:30 because that is when the birds start singing. So that is when I put in earplugs. Then I usually make it until 5:45 and that is when Tinus wakes me up and I can't sleep anymore after. So if I want to get my 8+ hours of sleep, I have to go to bed at like 19:00, read some and turn the light off at 19:45. It makes me feel like a toddler.
I don't know how long I can keep this up. Usually in the summer I end up with daily naps because the day is too long and I am just exhausted and it's too hot to do anything. But I think a long sleep is better than 2 short ones, so I guess we will see how it goes.
I'm right there with you on the exhaustion! I'm averaging about 5-6 hrs right now. I'm having trouble sleeping past 3-330am right now (2 toddlers have trained me well in waking up around then, but they go back to sleep and I don't. Or I wake up even if they don't.).
I've been going to bed at 8ish, but I've started going to the gym after boys go to bed, so I'm not getting to bed until 930. I'm really hoping I'll be able to sleep more through the night because I'm not sure how long this will be able to last.3 -
Good Morning!
So far this week I have walked to work everyday, trying something new. If it's too windy I can't because I'll be a hot mess at work and I'll scare the customers with my rats nest of hair lol
Here are my steps so far this week
May 1=10,902
May 2= 11,730
May 3= 11,030
Water intake has been pretty good so far this week. I have not reached my protein goal. Boy it is hard, I'll keep trying. Have a great "May the fouth be with you"7 -
Step update
5/2 - 8,559
5/3 - 11,730
Goal: 10,000.
I fell a bit short on Tuesday, but I'm okay with it. I'm trying to accept progress, even when it's not perfection.5 -
@pupbowl what kind of birds do you have outside? My husband has a cpap which is noisy but I have a lot of lung issues so I run two super loud air purifiers all night to drown out the cpap and any other noise. Seems to work for not hearing birds but I also use benedryl to help me sleep, it's a bad habit. Hope you get some rest!2
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May the 4th be with you Shape Shifters!
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looneycatblue
Weigh In Day: Sun, Apr 28, 2023
PW: 178.8
CW: 175.0
LTD: 0.8 lbs
I just joined today, hope I posted this right!
@Pupowl & @frankwbrown , thank you for your help! I'm excited to be part of a group again!6 -
SavageMrsMoose wrote: »@dcresider I have had a very bad habit of recording my weight post workout, that I think I've finally broken. Even though I still weigh before and after, I record my "first in the morning before coffee or anything" weight, as my official weight on MFP. Here's why....
My weight is always at least pound less, usually about 2 pounds, sometimes more, after a workout, particularly a run. I LIKE that number better, obviously! However, I've found myself restricting fluids during workouts to improve my number and its not healthy. Also, it makes the weight fluctuations even greater than they are already, which can be frustrating enough without adding the sweat loss factor.
I still often weigh myself post workout to see how much fluid I've lost and also, because I like number, but I don't record it, except as a note in one of my running programs.
Thank you. I remember always gaining weight when I used to train for a race, however those days have to come a halt.3 -
@looneycatblue
Is your current weight from today? And what day would you like to weigh in for the group? Also if you know your highest weight, that would be nice as well.0 -
@Itadakimasu7
Oh, there are so many garden birds here. The blackbirds start the earliest, but there are also tons of sparrows and starlings. I love feeding the birds, I just wish they would sleep a little longer! I am always an early riser, but if it starts with a 5, that is too early even for me. Especially because I have nothing to do all day. I will get used to the birds eventually, but that always takes a few weeks. So until then earplugs it is.2 -
Happy Thursday all. I seem to have gone over my calories/ macros on Tuesday and Wednesday due to a little splurge after a nice weight loss. I just hope I don't self sabotage.
Yesterday, I ended up missing breakfast, and lunch consisted of delicious Lebanese food. While I tried to keep track of my garlic hummus and tabouleh, and ground beef kebbeh (fried croquettes), I'm sure I went over with the white bread and the beef. I couldn't figure out the calorie intake so I guestimated and tracked.
Feeling guilty, I did some lower body strength with heavy dumbells and a 20 minute hill workout on the treadmill. I was pooped.
Later, we met friends at bar and grill, ate a grilled chicken sandwich with top bun removed, a few fries, and 2 beers (so much for not drinking) before we headed out to see the Yeah Yeah Yeahs (amazing concert). I did not drink at the venue.
Today, I'm back on track with lots of protein and veggies scheduled. No cravings yet. Need to start drinking my water.3 -
It’s so wonderful to see all the interaction and support among our ShapeShifter team members. Here’s my weekly weigh-in report:
Name - PatriceFitnessPal
Weigh-in Day: Thursday
PW - 134.2
CW - 134.0
SW - 168
LtD - 34 pounds
I’m traveling this week and staying at my brother’s house in Boston but the scale seemed to register a similar weight to my home scale so I’ll use this as my weekly weigh-in. I wonder if I would have used it if the number went up 😂🤨
This week, my husband and I are spending time with our older son through Sunday, but I am going to South Carolina the next day (Monday, May 8th) to help our younger son drive back to Virginia. I’ll look forward to responding to all the great insights and discussion in more detail after returning on home with my son. So, I expect to increase my participation by Tuesday or Wednesday, but I’ll do my best to respond to specific questions that come up in the meantime. Keep up the good work, team! You deserve the best so — Go get those goals!
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@SavageMrsMoose , yes we do need to do better. But, I'm a survivor. What can be done idk. Most often, when a sexual assault in the military, as with sexual assault in the civilian side, it's power and control and the use of force in way or another, either physically, mentally or emotionally. And often by those higher ups such is my case.
And ty all. I manage every day, some days way better than others. I've got a good support system in place and a kickass bf.
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Hope everyone's had a good day.Its great reading everyone's new posts & lively discussions. My day went OK,got my steps in & only went over a bit on my calorie goal with a good deficit.
My steps
5/1 16,845
5/2 8,462
5/3 15,061
5/4 15,8045 -
Good morning Shape Shifters. Here is the card for today. Happy Friday everyone
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Yesterday was a pretty annoying day. The painters finally got to my house to paint all the doors and the window frames on the outside. I was dreading this a little bit because I saw them damage my neighbours tree two days before. Also it is very stressful for Tinus because he is afraid of work people and I had to have doors and windows open. They did my front door first and then put a plastic cover because the door had to stay open to dry. Then I had 3 guys working in the backyard and on the backdoor. So that basically meant I couldn't leave my house the entire day. They were here from 8:00 until 16:00. And even when they were done, I still couldn't go anywhere because the front door had to dry a few more hours. I didn't make my step goal because I was stuck inside with Tinus and I didn't feel like doing 5k more steps before bedtime. They also managed to step on at least 4 of my new plants. I actually went out to ask them to please pay a bit more attention, though how you can miss seeing a plant that is surrounded by tree bark is beyond me. I hope the plants will be alright. This morning we had a lot of thunder, not very loud, but it woke me up despite the earplugs. So that wasn't great either. The painters are back today to finish the other sides of the doors and they still have to do 4 windows upstairs. At least that won't really disrupt anything and there aren't any plants they can destroy so it will be fine.
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I haven't been out for walks much, so here are some garden birds instead. My mom is coming over in 12 days so there will be walks coming soon!
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Happy Friday and Cinqo do Mayo everyone. I started this morning strong with my PT and a 30 minute HITT workout which I burned 200 calories. I was sweating buckets. I asked him if I would be burning more fat by not eating before a workout and he said no, that it was a myth. Either eat something after a hard workout, or something light before.
More activity is planned for the day. DH and I will be going out for a long walk, then possibly going for a wine tasting later. I need to plan for more protein since I'm out of chicken, although I have salmon left in the fridge.
Weekend plans: Saturday I have a short run planned, and maybe a chest and back strength training scheduled. Sunday: a break from exercise and a day trip to Longwood Gardens, although now they are calling for rain and I already bought non-refundable tix. Drats!
Have a great weekend all.5 -
pedal__power
Fridays
PW 200.2
CW 198.6
steps (goal is 14.5K):
5/2 15,056
5/3 17,395
5/4 14,238
Happy Friday! We had rain all week and today the sun is finally out, which feels so uplifting!
The past month or so, I've been feeling in a rut, not being careful with nutrition and sleep and I was stuck hovering around 200lbs+. This past week I've been able to better my nutrition by cutting out snacks in the evening, getting to bed a bit earlier to try to get more sleep and I worked out for 30mins on 4 mornings before work. Seems it was a success for me. I feel more energetic with nicer weather, so hoping to continue. I'd really like to get back to 195 before the end of May.
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@Pupowl sorry to hear about your sleeping troubles. We're big into black out curtains but I can't stand sleeping with earplugs.
@Armygirlarmyof1 Wow, you've been through a lot. I admire your positive attitude and resilience!
@sbus12 I hear you on needing to get away from the computer for walks. I also work a desk job. Sometimes, with certain types of meetings, I am able to take them as a walking meeting on my phone. I actually find that I then concentrate and engage better in the conversation as I can easily get distracted sitting at my computer. It doesn't always work out that I can do it, but it's great when I can.4 -
This group rocks. I haven’t been able to get on here every day, will try better next week, but it’s great reading everyone’s posts. This week went by so fast for me. Hope everyone has a great weekend.
And happy Cinco de Mayo everyone.
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Daily step goal: 10,000
Tue 5/2: 11,216
Wed 5/3: 16,627
Thu 5/4: 12,4407 -
frankwbrown
May week 1
Weigh in day: Friday, May 5
PW: 238.9
CW: 240.1 ( gained 1.2 lbs; 0.5%)
Off to a bad start! (but 240.1 is a 7-day average, and I was 0.7 lbs below that this morning)4 -
@SavageMrsMoose
Friday Weigh In
PW: 148.0
CW: 144.2
Starting weight 172.6
Total loss: 28.4
I couldn’t finish my 10 mile run. It was just so hot and humid and I was tired after a day of travel. I don’t have to leave the house for another 2 hours so I’m going to try and finish on the treadmill. 3.5 miles left. Ughh!!! Wish me luck!7 -
Bearchested
Friday
PW: 190
CW: 189.6
LTD: 17.4
I was both happy and disappointed this morning. The way this week was tracking I thought I'd have a gain. After traveling the last couple weeks plus missing workouts due to early meetings, I've gotten back on track this week and my appetite has been in full force. I've been doing well hitting my protein, fiber, and water goals, but also have been snacking on too much sugar.
But I thought my weigh in last week was 189.6 - turns out Thursday and Saturday were 189.6 and 189.4, but Friday was 190. I'll take it. This is the first time I'm under 190 in about 5 years, and I have more muscle mass than back then.6 -
SavageMrsMoose wrote: »@SavageMrsMoose
Friday Weigh In
PW: 148.0
CW: 144.2
Starting weight 172.6
Total loss: 28.4
I couldn’t finish my 10 mile run. It was just so hot and humid and I was tired after a day of travel. I don’t have to leave the house for another 2 hours so I’m going to try and finish on the treadmill. 3.5 miles left. Ughh!!! Wish me luck!
You must be back in Houston. My garage was 80 degrees and humid during my workout this morning. I have a large drum fan, but I was a sweaty mess this morning.3 -
ganival
Friday
PW 174.6
CW 172.2
There's that expected water loss since cutting sugar and tracking portions. Going for Korean BBQ tonight, bring on the salt and protein!7 -
Steps
5/3 7,252
5/4 4,4115
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