Shape Shifters Team Chat - AUGUST 2023
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@izzyred9400 you inspired me with your weights spreadsheet you shared and hearing how you’re going for it and on week 2! That’s so awesome! Yesterday was raining all day here so I wasnt able to go out and get my steps. (I did go out around bedtime to get a decent amount in once it was dry out) My teenagers have a large set of free weights so I decided either go to the gym or use those. I chose the latter and did 4 arm exercises (12reps each) and then squats and lunges. My son and husband were my informal coaches and peanut gallery. Holy cow am I feeling it today!!! Honestly my legs were jello last night with stairs.
@jessicakrall8
Steps
8/4 12,379
8/5 7,105
NSV—1st real and complete workout with free weights in over a year!!
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@nancyinmo so sorry about the storm. Hope it’s not too much damage. This weather everywhere!!!
@Pupowl love the picture of Tinus with the hydrangeas in the background!
I’m catching up on reading posts while drinking morning coffee. I’m really enjoying hearing what everyone is up to around the world.
I’m in Houston today, but flying to Denver this evening with my daughter to help her move. My mom’s knee surgery went well as did my daughter’s first wedding dress fitting. I’m getting my frequent flyer miles in these days!
I’m doing pretty good with my maintenance so far. Up a pound this morning, but still under my goal
weight. Also been doing well with my running and biking mileage, but mostly indoors. It’s just so hot outside.
Have a great rest of the weekend everyone!
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@bearchested Congrats on finishing the Ragbrai!!! (May not have spelled that correctly though) Very impressive!!! I was following my cousin on Strava and she said it was definitely hotter than usual. But not as hot as Houston lol!!! Hope your Covid recovery goes quickly !!!2
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Daily step goal: 10,000
Fri 8/4: 11,629
Sat 8/5: 12,0564 -
looneycatblue
Wk 2 - Sun, Aug 6th
PW: 172.2
CW: 171.6
Gain/Loss: -0.6
HW: 182.2
SW: 178.8 (started with beg May 2023)
Month 1, May 2023 - End wt = 176.0: loss 2.8
Month 2, Jun 2023 - End wt = 175.0: loss 1.0
Month 3, Jul 2023 - End Wt = 172.2: loss 2.8
Month 4, Aug 2023 - Gain/Loss MTD = -0.6
Total since May 1, 2023 = Loss 7.23 -
4470 in steps today. Felt pretty decent. Was mainly done inside4
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@jessicakrall8
You know - I was super frustrated with the fact for the last month my weight has stayed the same until I measured myself. My goal is to average 4lbs loss per month. Whilst I’ve not been super strict with my diet I have been regularly logging my food and exercising using my training plan. I land under my calorie goal most of the time.
In the last month, I’ve lost 3 inches from my waist, 3 inches from my hips, 1 inch from my bust and 1/2 inch from my thigh despite a plateau on the weight loss. In thinking about changes, my doc had to change up my asthma medication and the one I’m on now has the potential to cause weight gain - but breathing is important and the one I was on originally wasn’t working.
I’d like to do the group challenges, but I find the community rooms a little challenging to work with. I don’t login using a computer, but my iPhone.
My focus for August is to stick to my training plan and fuel appropriately which means meal planning. Likely steel cut oats for breakfast, Turkey sandwiches for lunch, and a varied veg forward dinner. Limit alcohol to two nights a week (wine night and craft beer club).3 -
@jessicakrall8
You know - I was super frustrated with the fact for the last month my weight has stayed the same until I measured myself. My goal is to average 4lbs loss per month. Whilst I’ve not been super strict with my diet I have been regularly logging my food and exercising using my training plan. I land under my calorie goal most of the time.
In the last month, I’ve lost 3 inches from my waist, 3 inches from my hips, 1 inch from my bust and 1/2 inch from my thigh despite a plateau on the weight loss. In thinking about changes, my doc had to change up my asthma medication and the one I’m on now has the potential to cause weight gain - but breathing is important and the one I was on originally wasn’t working.
I’d like to do the group challenges, but I find the community rooms a little challenging to work with. I don’t login using a computer, but my iPhone.
My focus for August is to stick to my training plan and fuel appropriately which means meal planning. Likely steel cut oats for breakfast, Turkey sandwiches for lunch, and a varied veg forward dinner. Limit alcohol to two nights a week (wine night and craft beer club).
@Jlswensen Wow, that's great on inches lost!!! Sounds like your body is just trying to figure out what's going on...and it might be the medication as well...but you're right...ya gotta breathe! Things will even out...
I understand about MFP and reading all on your phone...that does make it hard...you're doing really well...stick with it...let us know if there's anything we can do to help you along the way. We're here if you need to vent, need suggestions, have questions or just wanna chat...
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Steps
8/4: 8,885
8/5: 13,6894 -
All!
Our team was 2nd place for the first week of August.
CELEBRATE!!!
High Fives all around!
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Cyncia1028 Spreadsheet Stuff
Sunday August 6th Weigh-in
PW = 212.6
CW = 211.8 lb
Steps
Fri Aug 4th = 4,445
Sat Aug 5th = 5,2785 -
I had my first Pilates session today. When I was done with the session, I did a walk/jog on the treadmill. My feet and ankles are feeling so much better. Hoping I can keep up with the walk/jogs.
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jessicakrall8 wrote: »@Cyncia85 Make sure you pop in on this week's group challenge...special thanks to you for your input and for planting the seed of the idea for part of it. Hope you'll have time to take part...
Jessica
@jessicakrall8
I'll do my best to participate daily (starting with Monday). Gotta get back into my food diary. Thank you!2 -
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I posted today on the other thread about buying beans, cooking up a big Instapot full and making all kinds of meals out of basically a $1 worth of beans. I will stand by my ode to beans!
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@Walela617 I need your steps from Jul 30 to current please.
@JenHul I need your steps from Jul 31 to current please.
@alleykat69 I need your steps for Jul 30 and Aug 2 to current please.
All walkers, please catch up posting your steps. ALSO, PLEASE post every 2-3 days and let's keep our stats up-to-date. Keeping your stats up takes time for your two captains. I'M ASKING ALL OF YOU TO MAKE A CONCERTED EFFORT TO COOPERATE WITH THIS REQUEST PLEASE. Thank you!
Jessica4 -
JessicaKrall8
Monday Weigh-in
PW: 303.0
CW: 303.0
Yesterday it was down a little bit...this morning...back up...my scale hates me. I'm not fond of it either. LOL
Jessica5 -
Gm rockstars. Ik with the humidity extremely high right now my weight would be really off.
Cw 236.2
And I've been more tired than usual because it has been so humid.3 -
Steps:
8/5 10,008
8/6 7,3704 -
LaurieWrobo wrote: »Steps:
8/5 10,008
8/6 7,370
Heya @LaurieWrobo ...just wanted to congratulate you...your steps have really picked up. I see you working hard!!! WTG, my friend! Bet you feel like a million bucks after your walks...I know, I do! Enjoy your day!
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JenHul
Monday weigh in day
PW; 164.2
CW: 163.2
Steps
July 31= 12,707
Aug 1 = 11,355
Aug 2 = 11,662
Aug 3 = 10,706
Aug 4 = 5026
Aug 5 = 1560 (forgot fitbit on charger most of the day, oops)
Aug 6 = 10,796
Question? Has any one tried Apple Cider Vinegar to balance blood sugars? If you have, do you use liquid form? or the gummies?
I read a post in a different forum that said Apple Cider Vinegar 1/2 table spoon mixed with water, just before lunch helps to level out blood sugars and help with the 3pm wall most of us hit when working 8 plus hours a day. Thanx for any info, enjoy your Day Shape Shifters!4 -
@JenHul I use the liquid apple cider vinegar. I simply do a shot of it.
Or I cut up a cucumber and add a splash of apple cider vinegar with some dill and salt. Eat that before lunch or dunner.
I haven't done a cost comparison but I bet the price of the gummies costs more. Also, they are adding a bunch of ingredients to the gummies.3 -
@Sbus12@Cyncia85 I went to the pool today after work and I have a graduation party tomorrow. I’m really focused on getting my steps in daily as it’s my goal. I also was very careful how I ate today at the pool and I’m trying to plan ahead for what I’ll eat at the graduation party. I’m trying to truly look at this as a lifestyle change and think what are healthy ways to eat while in social activities. Food is such a temporary reward, I much more appreciate the reward of my clothes fitting better, and my muscles toning up. I just need to continue to remind myself that.
Positive affirmations are very fulfilling. I’ve beat up myself mentally before, but talking positively and accepting that I can have a set back one day but it doesn’t define me the next day has better results.
Carrie Underwood—I am a champion is a fun-positive song filled with affirmations.
I have "The Champion" on my workout playlist. Love that song.
When you say, "beat up myself mentally," I think of my critical/negative self talk. I've been working on self-compassion. I'm glad you got to the pool. It was a super rainy weekend by me. My gym has a pool - I have yet to visit it this summer.
I've got a few weeks to enjoy the outdoor pool before closes for the season. Hope you stuck to your lifestyle values at the graduation party. Eating healthy at social gatherings can be a challenge. 2 -
Itadakimasu7 wrote: »I posted today on the other thread about buying beans, cooking up a big Instapot full and making all kinds of meals out of basically a $1 worth of beans. I will stand by my ode to beans!
@Itadakimasu7 I agree - beans are great! I'm learning how to cook dry beans. I'm used to canned beans. I've got a bag of black beans in the cabinet I need to conquer.
Homemade refried pinto beans - with some garlic and onion - so yummy!!!!2 -
@Cyncia85 I want to do the "poor man's dinner", as my Mom used to call it...brown (pinto) beans, fried potatoes and skillet cornbread cakes...I'd give my right arm for that again, cooked just right...it's been over 20 years since I've had it. Can still close my eyes, smell and taste it. And I didn't know it had anything to do with being poor...it was just good, country cooking that my Mother made. I learned to make her meatloaf and to fry chicken using her method, but I've switched to baking the chicken using the same spices and like it better. Don't have to stand over the stove either...70 minutes, with one flip and it's done. If you guys haven't discovered Kentucky Kernal seasoned flour, it is THE best and there's a low sodium version too...they sell it at Kroger, Walmart and on Amazon...
So still have to learn to do the beans...
@JenHul Congrats on your loss and thank you for posting your steps...you're all caught up now...
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@SavageMrsMoose great job staying under your goal! Glad you’re beating the hear with some indoor exercises. The heat can be so energy zapping!
@looneycatblue nice weight loss! Keep up the hard work! Ever bit helps! You’ve been really consistent.
@Jlswensen Wow! Losing inches is awesome and so rewarding especially when it comes to how clothes fit and feel. Doing measurements is a great way to look at the bigger picture.
I hope your new asthma med works. Trial and error can be so frustrating. Great plans for August!
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5630 steps3
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@Cyncia85 congrats on your 1st Pilate class!
You’ll have to share how Pilates works out for you. I’m thinking of all it’s great benefits like flexibility, core strength, total body strength. Nice weight loss too this week!
@jessicakrall8 you’d laugh at how many times I yell at my scale. I’ve even kicked it back into its hiding spot and call it names 🤣 definitely love-hate. Let’s be honest—hate wins! 🤣
@JenHul Whoo hoo! Nice weight loss and great job staying consistent with your steps!’
Congrats ShapeShifters for taking 2nd place in weight loss!
Congrats @ganival for coming in 1st for our group!! Lead us on!
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@jessicakrall8
PW: 178.5
CW: 176.1
Went back to my daily food journaling and increased my steps. I became engaged again her in this community which I believe really helps me. I need accountability in this journey.
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