Downsizers Team Chat - MAY 2023
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Fat2Fit has five great teams. The group and team leaders are as follows:
Our Moderators:
Liselyn - @jugar
Megan - @Megan_smartiepants1970
Ashley - @minstrelofsarcasm
Jessica - @jessicakrall8
Our Team Captains:
Downsizers - @lindamtuck2018 and @Megan_smartiepants1970
Mission Slimpossible - @broncobuddee and @trooworld
Weight No More - @minstrelofsarcasm and @melaniedscott
WaistAways - @jugar and @ashleycarole86
Shape Shifters - @jessicakrall8 and @Pupowl
Our Team Motivators:
Downsizers - @Slimmersixties & @JaysFan82
Mission Slimpossibles - @katmary71
Weight No More - @rachelrjh
WaistAways - @conleywoods
Shape Shifters - @PatriceFitnessPal
HOW IT ALL WORKS: The May challenge runs for 5 weeks, from April 30 - June 3. F2F months always start on a Sunday and end on a Saturday, so adjust your calendars!
Everyone weighs in weekly on their chosen day right here in the team chat thread. At the end of each week, the tallies are done to determine the team and individuals with the most weight lost. The best losers are announced with full fanfare every Sunday. The team competition is all in good spirits - may the most losing win!
We also celebrate those small, steady losses. If you lose, however small an amount, you are in the green! At the end of the month, we celebrate everyone who lost at least a bit every week. You are heading steadily towards your goal even if you aren't at the top of the weight loss leaderboard. Let's have a Green March!
To make your weigh-in easy to find for your team Captains, please put it right at the top of a message, and use this format:
Weigh In Day:
PW (Previous Weight):
CW (Current Weight):
If you miss two weigh-ins in a row without asking for a break, you will be dropped from the team, so be sure to inform your team captain if you are traveling, sick, or just need some time off. If you take a break, you can be excused for a week or two, or are moved to the Support Team for as long as you need to. You still participate in the discussions, you can weigh in if you want to, but it will not count in the weekly tally. Don't worry! You can come back if you get dropped and then return.
Once you reach your goal weight, you join the Goal Zone. You continue to weigh in every week. If you have 2 weeks above your self-defined goal zone, you go back to the regular team to lose that amount before it builds up. You will have a chance to hone those maintenance skills and stick with your team!
In addition to your own team, there are weekly F2F Full Group CHALLENGES. You can do all or none - it's up to you. Participating adds a lot to your success, so we hope to see you there often! These can involve anything fitness, health, or nutrition - and they’ll get you moving, thinking, and learning about this journey. Check the Announcements section for full group challenges.
Let’s show our fellow challengers some F2F love! Introduce yourselves right away, and let the new month begin!!
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Hi team Downsizers! I'm a newbie at this and excited to get started on this journey with you. I'm Tammy from Wisconsin, age 58.
Had a good (exhausting!) workout with my trainer today and achieved a couple of personal records, which are always exciting for me. Going on my first 5K of the year tomorrow with my daughter, and hoping the forecast of rain and cold doesn't come true.
I'm looking forward to meeting all of you, learning from one another, cheering each other on when the days are good, and supporting one another when they're not. Let's do this!8 -
Hello Team Downsizers ....First I would like to welcome our new members @AndreaDee23 , @Stacimfit, @madtownmitch, @Fazola, and @sherbearp38_ to our amazing team ....I hope you enjoy it as much as I have ...I have been with this group for 2 years (it will be 3 years in June) and absolutely love it ... I have been on and off of MFP since 2009 (I had a bad habit of giving up on myself and deleting my accounts..I promised myself that I would not give up on myself ever again(been on this screen name since 2018) Second let me introduce myself ... I am Megan and I am the co-captain of this marvelous team along with our amazing captain Linda..I am also one of the moderator's so if a problem arises please let me know so that I and the other moderator's can solve the problem ... Most of you newcomers have already met me since I am in charge of recruiting ...Now a little about me ... I was born in Alberta Canada..I was adopted as a baby...I have lived in California most of my life ... I would love to move to Colorado.. I am an animal lover... I have 2 dogs a German Shepherd named Dakota who is 5 years old this past October( and a Siberian Husky named Aspen who is also 5 years old this past December) ... I also have 2 grandma kitties Kylie 17 1/2 and Mocha 17 and a parrot named Petey (not sure who talks more him or myself LOL) I am a mom of 2 ..Alyssa who is 17 and will be graduating from High School this year in June ..I have home schooled her from day 1 .. She has been on honor roll every year who wants to be a veterinarian once she graduates high school ... I have a son named Austin who is 23 and was in the Navy now he is wanting to be a cop.. I am a very proud mama
Now lets talk about the step challenge that I am in-charge of for our team ...If you want to be added please give me your name and a step pledge that you plan to hit daily and post your steps either daily or weekly (whatever is easiest for you) in here .... If you want to be removed , change your step goal , excused etc. please let me know ... I do have a converter chart where I can convert most exercise into steps ...On Sunday mornings I will put up a reminder of the people's steps I need ...
My Goals for May is to stay on keto ...drink 140 ounces of water daily .... ...meal prep with my daughter once a week and and stay on IF... I have a lot of health issues... I am on new meds that make me not want to eat much ..I am a type 2 diabetic ... kidney stones ... 3 hernia surgeries ... a screw in my right foot due to stress fractures ... Left foot has arthritis in the ankle and I have quite a few bone spurs in the foot .. ... I also have tendonitis in my knees and I was born with hip dysplasia..As many of you know I am out of commission for who knows how long due to playing ball with the pups in the backyard and falling in one of the craters my dogs dug up...I broke my ankle in 2 places and tore tendons and ligaments ...I had surgery on 10/19 where I have a plate and 4 screws and I had an infection where one of the screws is ..... I had my 2nd foot surgery on 12/15 3rd foot surgery happened on 1/31 where he put a rod in my foot (which is giving me problems) yup I am mess LOL 4th surgery happened on 3/31/23 where I have 2 new rods in my leg and more screws in my foot ...Yup I am a mess LOL
I am an open book so if you want to know more about me then just ask Let's have an awesome month and let's show the month of May who is boss 
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Hello Team, welcome to our new members @AndreaDee23 , @Stacimfit, @madtownmitch, @Fazola, and @sherbearp38_
I'm Lis, one of the motivators on this wonderful group. I've not contributed much last month as having lost 94lb and reached my goal, i went off on holiday to Greece for my 60th birthday.
Well having come off my low carb diet i somehow managed to gain 8.5lb ! To be honest that's pretty normal when i eat carbs. So here i am, back in the main team and aiming to lose my gain and a bit more!
Hoping you all have a great month!6 -
Hi Megan,
I would like to be included in the step count please. I'm unsure what goal to give, but I've downloaded the Samsung health app and it advises me on 6000 a day, so I will start with that please.
Due to living it up a bit before getting started, I am now a few pounds heavier than the weight I put down when requesting to join. My first weigh in will be on the Monday, the day after starting. Do I leave as is and it will be logged as a gain for the group, or can I revise my starting weight tomorrow.
Sorry you have had such a bad injury to your ankle. I sounds like it will take a long time to recover.
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Housekeeping
Weigh In
I will post a weigh in reminder every day. Please use the following format for reporting your weight as it makes it much easier to find. Let me know if you need to change your weigh in day or have to miss a week.
Username
PW (Previous Weight):
CW (Current Weight):
Daily Check In
You can do this in any format you want. Things you may want to report could include calories, exercise, water intake, goals or anything you want to share. Share your successes with the team, any struggles or questions you may have.
Step Challenge
Megan takes care of the step challenge. She will make a post with everything you need to know.
Weekly Group Challenge
Each week there is a group challenge that runs from Sunday to Saturday. Jessica, one of the moderators, will post a link each week. Take time to check them out.
Introductions
Take time to introduce yourself. It’s fun to get to know each other. If you have been on this journey for awhile tell us about your successes.
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Let’s get to know each other!
1. Tell us a little about yourself? Where are you from? Family? Pets? What are some of your hobbies? Etc.
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start?
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them?
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb
5. What is your favourite way to workout? Any new workouts you would like to try this month?
6. What are some of your goals this month? Year?
7. What do you expect to gain from the team? Do you have any suggestions?
8. Share some words of wisdom with your teammates.
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Let’s get to know each other!
1. Tell us a little about yourself? Where are you from? Family? Pets? What are some of your hobbies? Etc.
Hi! My name is Linda and I am one of the captains along with Megan aka @Megan_smartiepants1970 . We have two great motivators @Slimmersixties and @JaysFan82 . We are here to help.
I am 58, married to a great guy and have three children. I also have four beautiful granddaughters. I live in London, Ontario but I am originally from Newfoundland. I have two very fat cats, Nick and Lady. I love to play cards, do puzzles and diamond art. I love to read and love James Patterson.
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start?
To get healthy. I have been on my journey for a few years so my why constantly evolves. In the beginning it was to get my type 2 diabetes under control. I have been insulin free for almost 2 years and my A1C is now in the non diabetic range. Now my goal is to lose more weight to help will my back/leg issues.
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them?
Stress and lack of sleep. I try to limit stress as much as possible and find better outlets than eating to deal with it. I try to keep a consistent bedtime routine to help with sleep.
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb
I just count calories. I do intermittent fasting but I don’t like to eat in the mornings so it is natural foe me.
5. What is your favourite way to workout? Any new workouts you would like to try this month?
I have sucked at exercising for quite a few months. I pretty well only exercise in the pool because of my back/leg.
6. What are some of your goals this month? Year?
My goal this month is to incorporate some exercise in my week. At least 2 days. Baby steps. I would like to get to 185 pounds before my trip at the end of May.
7. What do you expect to gain from the team? Do you have any suggestions?
To help encourage each other
8. Share some words of wisdom with your teammates.
Dont give up! Stop by the group when you can. Post your weight whether it’s a loss or a gain. As long as you are trying you are succeeding.
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Hi Megan,
I would like to be included in the step count please. I'm unsure what goal to give, but I've downloaded the Samsung health app and it advises me on 6000 a day, so I will start with that please.
Due to living it up a bit before getting started, I am now a few pounds heavier than the weight I put down when requesting to join. My first weigh in will be on the Monday, the day after starting. Do I leave as is and it will be logged as a gain for the group, or can I revise my starting weight tomorrow.
Sorry you have had such a bad injury to your ankle. I sounds like it will take a long time to recover.
Shell
Hi Shell. You can give me your updated weight and I will modify it in the spreadsheet.2 -
Thank you, my starting weight this morning is 165 lbs.
Shell.2 -
1. Tell us a little about yourself? Where are you from? Family? Pets? What are some of your hobbies? Etc.
I am Shell, I will be 55 on Tuesday. I live in North Wales with my partner of 38 years, budgie Bella, Parrot Doc and our little dog Sandy, who is almost 16 and needs quite a lot of support at the moment.
I'm an avid reader, I like to cook, I host and attend on-line quizzes and this year I'm learning Italian.
I am completely blind due to a genetic disorder called RP and lost my sight gradually in my teens and early twenties.
My partner has a small amount of sight and is a piano tuner.
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start?
I've been a yoyo dieter for over 30 years but I seem to be going to more and more extremes over shorter amounts of time. Now I'm older my health is starting to suffer and I want to stay as active for as long as possible now I'm approaching my dotage.
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them?
Everything seems to be a trigger, even just getting up in the morning I start thinking about eating, or trying not to eat almost immediately. I think I need to find distractions.
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb
I follow a vegan diet.
5. What is your favourite way to workout? Any new workouts you would like to try this month?
I walk on the treadmill and have just bought a smart hoop and a weighted hoola hoop that I'm learning to use.
6. What are some of your goals this month? Year?
This month, to get to the end without having any huge losses or gains. Hopefully end down a pound or two.
For the year, get to a weight where I feel comfortable and even out my eating patterns.
7. What do you expect to gain from the team? Do you have any suggestions?
I'd like to gain mutual friendship and support and hoping that not wanting to let the team down will keep me on track.
8. Share some words of wisdom with your teammates.
“If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse.” ?Jim Rohn3 -
Hi Megan,
I would like to be included in the step count please. I'm unsure what goal to give, but I've downloaded the Samsung health app and it advises me on 6000 a day, so I will start with that please.
Due to living it up a bit before getting started, I am now a few pounds heavier than the weight I put down when requesting to join. My first weigh in will be on the Monday, the day after starting. Do I leave as is and it will be logged as a gain for the group, or can I revise my starting weight tomorrow.
Sorry you have had such a bad injury to your ankle. I sounds like it will take a long time to recover.
Shell
Glad you want to be added to our step challenge ..I just set up the May step challenge ... All you have to do is post your steps daily or weekly (up to you ) and I do the rest ...Thanks yes it is a long recovery.. I broke my ankle 10/8/22 and have had 4 surgeries on it ... then I have a lot of PT in my future3 -
Hello Everyone!
My name is Greg and I'm from Windsor Ontario Canada. I live with my gf and my Boston Terrier Pixel. I turn 41 May.5th.
I'm in Maintenance. I hit my goal early February.
I began my journey Feb.22 ,2022 weighing 388.6 pounds. I currently weigh 221.4 pounds.
For exercise I run 5km 5 days a week with 20-30 minutes of Strength Training after. I also play baseball 1-2 times a week.
Feel free to ask me any questions or add me as a friend.
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Wow Greg! You have done fantastically well. That's an amazing amount of weight to lose and you must feel great being so active and sporty. I look forward to your posts that will fill me with the confidence to get to my goal. I'm sure you will have lots of tips ofr us along the way and thank you for being here.
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The May Week 1 Group Challenge is open and ready for participation starting Sunday, April 30th. Look forward to seeing you as we begin the Self-Love Bingo Challenge. Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10889636/may-week-1-group-challenge-self-love-bingo/p1?new=1
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What's up yall?
Hello old friends, and welcome new friends! I am Nacho. I joined up with these epic folks about a month ago when I was tipping the scales at 630 lbs. I have been able to drop around 44 lbs with everyone's support. This month will be a bit trickier with my birthday and Cinco de Mayo in the way, but I feel like I have all the tools needed to come out a "loser". Hoping to lose around 15 lbs this month.. the big losses have slowed, but I think if I stay focused I can still drop into a new decade before June comes. Appreciate yall and look forward to another solid month with you!6 -
Hello team I am Tammy. I've been on here a while. I will lose then gain and lose again. I am up and down like Winnie the Pooh. I am working on my mind set around food. I am learning to not eat my emotions and stress. I am eating plenty of protein. However I am trying an intuitive approach. Yes I will plan on MFP but I will only eat if I am hungry and stop before I am full. I also had a victory this week, I had a .5lb loss this week on prednisone! I usually gain 10- 20lbs when taking a round so to have any loss is fantastic! So I am celebrating the small stuff.6
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@lindamtuck2018 I will be out of town next week So I will not be able to weigh on May 4th.3
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
I know you said you have a converter chart where you can convert most exercise into steps.
I mostly go for walks but I don't have anything that tracks my steps.
When I wear my Garmin Forerunner it will tell me the number of minutes I walked, my average speed in miles, my calories burned, and how many miles I walked.
Would any of that information work with your converter chart?1
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