Shape Shifters Team Chat - AUGUST 2023
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bearchested wrote: »Looking for more songs for my playlist. My YouTube list plays the same old one repetively. I’m pretty open to all music so throw some songs out there.
I've been cultivating a training playlist for a few years. Disclaimer, it does include explicit songs.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Z2t2j0CTny0GpMKOm4DV3?si=Cxe1EovyS36cHRHLLKXLoA
@bearchested Thanks for sharing! I'm going to give it a listen today.
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Season is Changing Soon
Some of us may also be adjusting with back-to-school
6 Ways to Adjust Your Wellness Routine to Seasonal Change
1. Put Yourself On A Healthy Sleep Cycle
2. Eat Seasonal Foods
3. Consider Modifying Your Workouts For Your Mental Health
4. Stay Hydrated
5. Make Sure You Get Enough Vitamin D
6. Exercise Regularly
Read more...
https://bodybuilding.com/content/6-ways-to-adjust-your-wellness-routine-to-seasonal-change.html5 -
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8/11 11,541
8/12 13,215
8/13 12,462
8/14 15,8204 -
@izzyred9400 and @Cyncia85 ouch!! I hope you are both recovering quickly!2
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How crazy is it that I'm thinking I really would love to be a Yoga instructor and fitness teacher? I used to teach and I love it, I love motivating people and hyping them and getting goals set. My main skill set is in art / design and technology. I have the degrees, the certifications, the resume - but gosh it's boring. I have been sick and unemployed for a good bit, was thinking about uh' starting over in fitness. Is that insane? I spent so long building a career - can I start over at 50? My husband does pretty good, but I can't get him to either eat better or work out so I'm not sure how effective I am at my fitness inspiration on others... anyway, thought I would float it here and see what kind of feed back I get.
I would have a long way to go, I always think of fitness teachers as shredded and I never will be... but I look forward to fitness, and when I think about laying out designs, building my web site back up, talking to clients and putting together proposals - oh man, it's so dull.
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@Itadakimasu7
I think it is a great idea to go for a career switch! And you have been a teacher before, so I am sure you already have a useful skillset. I think it is never too late to start over. Also, I would rather be taught by someone 'normal' than a crazy shredded person. That's very intimidating and imo not even a realistic look for a lot of people. It's also not my experience that is how teachers look from the gyms I have been to, so I wouldn't worry about that. Someone else in our group made a similar career switch not too long ago as well, maybe you can have a chat with her! I believe it was @nancyinmo 4 -
Wednesday Weigh In
PW: 160.0
CW: 160.43 -
Steps
8/15 10,1953 -
PW: 141.1
CW: 139.6
Week loss: 1.5 lbs
Month Loss: 2.3 lbs
Total Loss (since May): 13.4 lbs
I'm so excited to be under 140lbs. I'm officially back at my pre pregnancy weight, reaching this goal one month before my twins turn 2.
Another goal I had for the month was to start adding to my workouts. I usually just run on the treadmill. I've added in the stair master and row machine. Sometimes it's instead of the running, sometimes as well as. I feel like this is helping get a little better workout and burn more calories.9 -
Itadakimasu7 wrote: »How crazy is it that I'm thinking I really would love to be a Yoga instructor and fitness teacher? I used to teach and I love it, I love motivating people and hyping them and getting goals set. My main skill set is in art / design and technology. I have the degrees, the certifications, the resume - but gosh it's boring. I have been sick and unemployed for a good bit, was thinking about uh' starting over in fitness. Is that insane? I spent so long building a career - can I start over at 50? My husband does pretty good, but I can't get him to either eat better or work out so I'm not sure how effective I am at my fitness inspiration on others... anyway, thought I would float it here and see what kind of feed back I get. I would have a long way to go, I always think of fitness teachers as shredded and I never will be... but I look forward to fitness, and when I think about laying out designs, building my web site back up, talking to clients and putting together proposals - oh man, it's so dull.
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@Itadakimasu7 if you have a passion go for it. I wouldn’t judge your motivational abilities based on whether your husband listens to you. I think it often helps when you were seek someone out as a third-party. My sister-in-law was 55 when she decided to become a full-blown yoga instructor. She made that decision during the pandemic, and went with it for the full 500-hour yoga teacher training. Her only background in fitness was she has done yoga herself. She absolutely loves it and teaches several times a week specially in restorative yoga. You can totally do it!
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Good Morning,
Step counts:
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@Zaxa2021 -- Aww! You have twins! (I'm generally baby crazy and can't wait to have grandchildren...) Wow and back down under 140 - outstanding! Congrats all around, you're doing great!5
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TexanMom8152
Weigh Day Tuesday
PW 201.5
CW 200.6
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@Sbus12 -- Thanks so much for the encouragement, I really want to teach in retirement centers, people with disabilities, pain, trouble with exercise or not knowing where to start - that sort of thing. I thought maybe I was too old to start something new, but maybe it's what I'm supposed to be doing. 4
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PW: 141.1
CW: 139.6
Week loss: 1.5 lbs
Month Loss: 2.3 lbs
Total Loss (since May): 13.4 lbs
I'm so excited to be under 140lbs. I'm officially back at my pre pregnancy weight, reaching this goal one month before my twins turn 2.
Another goal I had for the month was to start adding to my workouts. I usually just run on the treadmill. I've added in the stair master and row machine. Sometimes it's instead of the running, sometimes as well as. I feel like this is helping get a little better workout and burn more calories.
congrats @Zaxa2021! I feel super motivated hearing success stories. I'm sure chasing after a pair of 2 year olds is a workout in itself! You may have already mentioned this in previous threads, but curious what your strategy was on the food/nutrition side?3 -
PW: 141.1
CW: 139.6
Week loss: 1.5 lbs
Month Loss: 2.3 lbs
Total Loss (since May): 13.4 lbs
I'm so excited to be under 140lbs. I'm officially back at my pre pregnancy weight, reaching this goal one month before my twins turn 2.
Another goal I had for the month was to start adding to my workouts. I usually just run on the treadmill. I've added in the stair master and row machine. Sometimes it's instead of the running, sometimes as well as. I feel like this is helping get a little better workout and burn more calories.
congrats @Zaxa2021! I feel super motivated hearing success stories. I'm sure chasing after a pair of 2 year olds is a workout in itself! You may have already mentioned this in previous threads, but curious what your strategy was on the food/nutrition side?
Thanks! Honestly, I'm probably not doing the best on nutrition. I kind of do an unintentional 16 hour fast (basically I don't like eating breakfast and try to limit late night eating). I usually have some sort of salad for lunch and something somewhat reasonable for dinner. I try to keep the portions reasonable.
My main issue is snacking and drinks. Instead of intentional, smart snacks I tend to graze, especially on the food I'm giving the kids, just because it's easily available. When I log it, I find it can really add up! So I've been working on that. I also feel like I should have more protein in my diet. That usually gives me more energy, but I'm not very good at meeting my macro goals.
Thanks for helping me reflect and identify areas I can improve!4 -
PW: 141.1
CW: 139.6
Week loss: 1.5 lbs
Month Loss: 2.3 lbs
Total Loss (since May): 13.4 lbs
I'm so excited to be under 140lbs. I'm officially back at my pre pregnancy weight, reaching this goal one month before my twins turn 2.
Another goal I had for the month was to start adding to my workouts. I usually just run on the treadmill. I've added in the stair master and row machine. Sometimes it's instead of the running, sometimes as well as. I feel like this is helping get a little better workout and burn more calories.
congrats @Zaxa2021! I feel super motivated hearing success stories. I'm sure chasing after a pair of 2 year olds is a workout in itself! You may have already mentioned this in previous threads, but curious what your strategy was on the food/nutrition side?
Thanks! Honestly, I'm probably not doing the best on nutrition. I kind of do an unintentional 16 hour fast (basically I don't like eating breakfast and try to limit late night eating). I usually have some sort of salad for lunch and something somewhat reasonable for dinner. I try to keep the portions reasonable.
My main issue is snacking and drinks. Instead of intentional, smart snacks I tend to graze, especially on the food I'm giving the kids, just because it's easily available. When I log it, I find it can really add up! So I've been working on that. I also feel like I should have more protein in my diet. That usually gives me more energy, but I'm not very good at meeting my macro goals.
Thanks for helping me reflect and identify areas I can improve!
Thanks for sharing! I've also found that limiting after dinner eating works for me in terms of weight loss so thanks for the reminder on that one!3 -
jessicakrall8 wrote: »
Thanks @jessicakrall8 I think it is a sprain. Hoping...considering having a medical professional look at it.2 -
@izzyred9400 - oof, yes please halt your workouts while you heal1
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Itadakimasu7 wrote: »How crazy is it that I'm thinking I really would love to be a Yoga instructor and fitness teacher? I used to teach and I love it, I love motivating people and hyping them and getting goals set. My main skill set is in art / design and technology. I have the degrees, the certifications, the resume - but gosh it's boring. I have been sick and unemployed for a good bit, was thinking about uh' starting over in fitness. Is that insane? I spent so long building a career - can I start over at 50? My husband does pretty good, but I can't get him to either eat better or work out so I'm not sure how effective I am at my fitness inspiration on others... anyway, thought I would float it here and see what kind of feed back I get. I would have a long way to go, I always think of fitness teachers as shredded and I never will be... but I look forward to fitness, and when I think about laying out designs, building my web site back up, talking to clients and putting together proposals - oh man, it's so dull.
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Itadakimasu7 wrote: »@Sbus12 -- Thanks so much for the encouragement, I really want to teach in retirement centers, people with disabilities, pain, trouble with exercise or not knowing where to start - that sort of thing. I thought maybe I was too old to start something new, but maybe it's what I'm supposed to be doing.
I think this is a great idea. Makes me think of Health Psychology. And also years ago, I came across information on local programs for elderly people with Parkinson's and how the activity can help slow down the Parkinson's progression.3 -
Wednesday 5256 in stepd1
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Hey y'all...not the best day today...going to go for a walk and then lie down. Talk to y'all tomorrow night.
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@Itadakimasu7
Here’s my two cents: DO IT!!!!
I just became a certified Jazzercise instructor two months ago at 62! I’ve been doing it for 13 years, but decided to “go pro” because my husband and I are retiring to Miami, and there’s not a lot of Jazzercise to be found there. I’ll probably pick up a Zumba certification as well. I love to dance. But I have two crappy arthritic knees and am not what I would call an “athlete.” I’m teaching about 4 days a week here in Missouri, and what has surprised me the most is how many people have told me how much they have been inspired by my story. When I try to downplay it by saying, “well, my knees don’t pump high enough and my lunges aren’t deep enough,” they say things like, “but that’s what I love. You’re normal and showing us that we can do it too.” I love picking music and putting sets together and I’m so floored that I am inspiring others. I’ve lost 72 lbs between diet and Jazz, but I notice an amazing change in my body definition since I started training to become an instructor. I’m so happy I did it! I totally stepped out of my comfort zone and accomplished something I didn’t think was possible. You won’t regret it. You’ll feel great physically and mentally. Do it, do it, do it!!!8 -
@nancyinmo I would totally take your class! You have a great energy. So inspiring. I'm going to give it a go. 5
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Ooh man! I’m working from home today and the kitchen is just too close!! I keep running in for snacks argh!! I finally sat down and put everything in MFP though which is an achievement for me bc when I snack a lot I tend to avoid it and call it a wash. That’s my NSV- being accountable for very bite6
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Steps
8/14 1,598
8/15 4,141
8/16 2,872
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Username: kcpond
Weigh-in day: Thursday
PW: 234.1
CW: 234.85
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