Shape Shifters Team Chat - AUGUST 2023
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4828 in steps today, Thursday. I'm not feeling all that great. Pain, BP and parathyroid issues all today. So mostly relaxing since I've been home from the VA. What I wanted to do and what got done are 2 different things. I'm not even going to say anything about the negativity I got from someone I thought was a friend. Tomorrow is always a new day.6
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Step Update
Monday 8/14: 14,374
Tuesday 8/15: 10,089
Wednesday 8/16: 7,054
I've really been struggling. It's been a big push to get the steps that I am getting. I've been feeling very fatigued again. My doctor is upping my depression meds again (for other reasons as well), and I'm going to try upping my protein to see if that helps. I hate feeling this way. Until/unless I start feeling better, I'm not sure how much time I'm going to spend at the gym, which is disappointing, but I don't have much left in me at the end of the day.
This is more of a vent than anything. Sorry for the negativity!
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@Itadakimasu7 wonderful news! I’m so proud of you and I hope you’re even more proud of yourself!! Please keep us posted regarding your progress!!2
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@Walela617 @alleykat69 Due to lack of reporting for 2-2.5 weeks (all month so far), you've been removed from the Step Challenge. Please make sure to report in every 2-3 days if you decide to sign up again to participate in the challenge. Thanks!
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Step Update
Monday 8/14: 14,374
Tuesday 8/15: 10,089
Wednesday 8/16: 7,054
I've really been struggling. It's been a big push to get the steps that I am getting. I've been feeling very fatigued again. My doctor is upping my depression meds again (for other reasons as well), and I'm going to try upping my protein to see if that helps. I hate feeling this way. Until/unless I start feeling better, I'm not sure how much time I'm going to spend at the gym, which is disappointing, but I don't have much left in me at the end of the day.
This is more of a vent than anything. Sorry for the negativity!
@Zaxa2021 We've all been there...with struggling...Try not to push yourself too hard, especially since you're dealing with depression...perhaps take a small step back and reduce your daily step goal a little...I find when I'm dealing with multiple issues at once (fatigue, depression, med changes, etc), it's easier to set smaller goals...or even focus on just 1-2 things at a time...
No need to apologize...you have to vent or your head will explode! Remember if it's too hard going to the gym at the end of the day...just walk at home...walk in place while watching tv...walk to a YouTube video for walking or dancing...all of it counts and keeps you moving...hope you find a happy medium with the meds change...I know it can be hard to regulate.
We're here whenever you need to vent...let me know if there's anything we can do to help you stay motivated! You got this!
Jessica5 -
Step Update
Monday 8/14: 14,374
Tuesday 8/15: 10,089
Wednesday 8/16: 7,054
I've really been struggling. It's been a big push to get the steps that I am getting. I've been feeling very fatigued again. My doctor is upping my depression meds again (for other reasons as well), and I'm going to try upping my protein to see if that helps. I hate feeling this way. Until/unless I start feeling better, I'm not sure how much time I'm going to spend at the gym, which is disappointing, but I don't have much left in me at the end of the day.
This is more of a vent than anything. Sorry for the negativity!
What Jessica said. I see a psychiatrist and often go to a mental health social worker. I've had days like that and when you say it's rough, I believe you with every fiber of my soul. My day has been rough but it's been with other medical issues. In fact, I had seen my psychiatrist today. There are foods that can help boost our moods, maybe look them up, and see what strikes your fancy. I'm sending you some virtual hugs gf. Hand in there...ik it sounds cliche. But this too shall pass.4 -
This week has been a little rough. My schedule is totally messed up because I have a new employee in my area and I’m working her schedule until she’s trained. I’m so glad to have her, but I was just getting used to a new routine! How do you all handle schedule changes and meals? I’m having a harder time getting meals prepped before 8pm and that’s too late for me.
Also - picture for your enjoyment from my run tonight
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Good morning Shape Shifters. I got two weight loss journals delivered yesterday. They are both nice, but I like one of them a lot more. I will put some pictures under the spoiler. I really enjoy tracking stuff on paper, but I do not like rewriting a layout every single day so I figured a journal would be neat. They weren't very expensive and they are both for 90 days. I am excited to start using the one I like best on Monday. Today I will also restart with tracking all my food.
Not much else going on here. I got a new puzzle haul which is super nice and I took a lot of pictures of Tinus. More spoilers for those! Happy Friday everyone
The journal:Puzzles and Tinus:
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Steps:
8/16 7,636
8/17 6,3314 -
dancingonstarz
Friday
PW: 157.6
CW: 155.4(-2.2)
LTD: 11.2
Scale's finally on the move again 🙂7 -
Daily step goal: 10,000
Tue 8/15: 12,096
Wed 8/16: 11,067
Thu 8/17: 10,1774 -
frankwbrown
August week 3
Weigh in day: Friday, August 18
PW: 241.9
CW: 242.7 ( gained 0.8 lbs; 0.33%)3 -
ganival
friday
pw 177.4
cw 176.4
loved all the exercise, workouts, nutrition related tips, links, and posts from this week - thanks motivators for all that you do!
@Pupowl what do you do with puzzles once you're done? i belong to a puzzle swap group in my area and we have fun trading or sometimes selling for half price. i have 14 in my to do pile and a 1500pc on the go. it's a hard one so taking a bit of time.7 -
@ganival
I keep 99% of them! I live in a pretty small town and we don't have a swap group or something like it. I am also pretty picky with puzzles, so I try to only buy images that I really love and see myself doing again. If I do finish a puzzle I didn't really enjoy, I will ask if my mom wants to put it together and after that I will find it a new home.
The puzzle I am working on at the moment is also hard and slow going, ugh! The picture is really pretty though. 2 -
8/15 10,248
8/16 9,320
8/17 17,704
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Step update
I got x-rays done yesterday (because I fell on Saturday). A couple of my friends mentioned they knew someone that had broken bone(s) in their foot and were able to walk on it. That caused some anxiety for me. Result - no fracture; confirmed it is a sprain. I'm going to do my best to be active and listen to my body. If I need to rest and ice my foot, then that's what I do.
I'm not going to push myself too hard to meet my step goal for the next few weeks as my foot heals. I'd still like to participate in the step challenge - it will help me on the habit to be aware of my activity.
Mon 8/14 = 4,953
Tues 8/15 = 6,572
Wed 8/16 = 5,067
Thurs 8/17 = 5,7126 -
https://youtu.be/1AnG04qnLqI <---I love this energy! I think a goal for me is to have this energy most days (not just Fridays)
I'm having friends over for a bonfire tonight - I'm not sure if I will have alcohol.
Tomorrow, I am celebrating a big milestone birthday for a friend of mine - so again some food/drink temptations.
Sunday I should have pilates (on my purply sprained foot). And then I think I'm going to spend the day by the pool. I haven't been to the pool all summer. Summer is almost over! And my classes start next week. Working full time + school full time = soooo much sitting! If you've got a tip or trick to combat the sedentary lifestyle, please share.
What are you doing this weekend?
Have a Splendid Weekend Everyone!
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Cre804
Friday
PW 189.5
CW 189.5
That’a at least three weeks in a row! It’s been a weird week so I haven’t been paying attention to my nutrition. My daughter came home for several days due to some extreme anxiety so my focus naturally has been on her needs. She’s barely been eating at all so I’ve been focused on providing any food that might prompt her to eat. Also, I had some major dental work this week, so my food choices were geared towards whatever soft food was available. So maintaining this week is a win for me.
PT is still progressing, albeit slowly. I had a pretty good day yesterday but my Achilles tendon has flared up again. It’s like wack-a-mole! One thing improves, something else pops up.
Hopefully I’ll be back to my walking schedule. But between my bad ankle and the insane heat (110 anyone?) I have to take it slow for now.5 -
Mulecanter
Friday
PW: 228.5
CW: 2285 -
Bearchested
Friday
PW: 182.6
CW: 183.0
LTD: 24
My diet wasn't on track this week as I overindulged due to my my wife's birthday this weekend (restaurant meals and cupcakes), and was dealing with some emotional eating. I also have been getting strong headaches, likely due to Covid recovery. I finally got most of my taste / smell back yesterday. Yesterday was also the first day I didn't feel completely exhausted from my workout, so I'm finally through the COVID after effects.5 -
Friday, 5433 steps
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Sending virtual hugs and love to @pupowl and tunes for them pictures.2
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My steps
8/15 13,218
8/16:10376
8/17 15,053
I'm still experiencing some pain & discomfort in my hip / glutes.Ive not been to the gym all week just resting & stretching a little.Thank you for all your concern @Pupowl @Cyncia85 @Sbus & anyone else I've missed.I am going away for the weekend so up early.Im going with a friend & we usually walk alot.Yet me with my hip & her with a chesty cough we are a right pair.It is 25 degrees in London looking forward to catching a show & enjoying some girl time.6 -
Good morning Shape Shifters. My first day back to tracking food went well. I actually stuck to the food plan instead of going to the store for random unhealthy stuff. Probably ate half the calories that I have been eating for several months, but I wasn't really struggling. I mostly eat because I am bored, or because it is there. I try to eat between 10:15 and 16:45 because it helps with not overeating. If I eat when I get up at 6:30, I will for sure have run out of planned food way before the day is over. Also jigsaw puzzles are great when it isn't time for the next meal yet. I just sit down and in the blink of an eye a whole hour has passed. Very useful!
I set up my mosquito net last night and I slept well. It wasn't really annoying me as I feared and it's just nice to be able to have windows open and lights on to read or do sudoko before bed without worrying about all the bugs flying inside. Happy Saturday everyone 6 -
Jlswensen
Weigh Day: Saturday
PW: 212.1
CW: 209.5
Woohoo! Finally broke the plateau! My weight has been between 209 & 210 each day this week, so I do t think it’s a one off loss. So excited as this is the first time I’ve been below 210 since early 2016. Really thankful for this inspiring group of people that are all working to be their best.
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CasandraW
Saturday weigh in
PW 210
CW 210
Can I be excused from weigh ins until September 23rd please.5 -
nancyinmo
Saturday weigh-in
PW: 153.8
CW: 150.4
Aaaaaah, that feels good to see the scale move!11 -
Jlswensen
Weigh Day: Saturday
PW: 212.1
CW: 209.5
Woohoo! Finally broke the plateau! My weight has been between 209 & 210 each day this week, so I do t think it’s a one off loss. So excited as this is the first time I’ve been below 210 since early 2016. Really thankful for this inspiring group of people that are all working to be their best.
WOOHOOO!!!! CONGRATS!! So happy to celebrate with you!!! Won't be long til ONDERLAND!!!
Jessica
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nancyinmo
Saturday weigh-in
PW: 153.8
CW: 150.4
Aaaaaah, that feels good to see the scale move!
Nice loss @nancyinmo !!! Great job!
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The August Week 4 Group Challenge is open and ready to start on Sunday, Aug 20th. Hope you'll join me for the "Write Your Own Ticket" Challenge! Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10897506/august-week-4-group-challenge-write-your-own-ticket#latest
Hope to see you in the chat thread!
Jessica
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