WaistAways Team Chat - SEPTEMBER 2023

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  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,234 Member
    PW: 183.6
    CW: 180.4 ??? :o:)

    So, I started the 75 hard. Had a couple days of I'm over this when I hurt my ankle. But, realized I could still do it with a sore ankle as long as I modified my workouts. So, after a couple down days, I decided to pick it back up on Friday. I'm on day 5 and it's getting easier.

    I know we are through August, but I wasn't able to get online until today. So here are my step counts and exercise even though they don't count towards September.

    Sunday, 8/27: 5,362 steps - walking through airports after completing Hood to Coast
    Monday, 8/28: 6,438 steps, league bowling
    Tuesday, 8/29: 6,206 steps, 1 hour CrossFit
    Wednesday, 8/30: 6,258 steps, league bowling
    Thursday, 8/31: 4,671 steps
    Friday, 9/1: 5,068 steps, 48 minutes spin, 1 hour CrossFit
    Saturday, 9/2: 8,508 steps, 50 minutes spin, 2.2 mile walk

    My name is Jolene. I am 38 years old and I live in SW Colorado with my husband and two dogs - a 50 lb rescue named Mia and a 100+ lb chocolate lab named Loki. Most days I call them Chaos and More Chaos. It is starting to feel a bit like fall. It was in the mid 40s when I went to CrossFit this morning! A couple months ago I hit my all-time high weight around 190lbs (I am only 5'3"). I could feel it in my joints, the lack of energy, hard breathing at the top of stairs, and I really didn't like what I saw in pictures or the mirror. So, I committed to myself by getting on MFP and joining this group. It really has been a life changer!

    My goals are: weight - 135ish, steps - average of 6,000/day, workouts - 4+/week. For the last 5 days and the next 70, my goal is to commit to myself enough to stick with the 75 hard. I am doing the 75 hard with a coworker. Luckily, we have the same work conflicts at the same time, so we have already agreed that we can pause for a few days while out of town on a work trip. Normally, with the 75 hard if you miss a day, you have to start over. We are disregarding this rule for the work event.

    @IDebraK - I am a little over 5’3” all of the “calculators” say I should be 115-120lbs. This is not realistic for me. My goal is somewhere between 130-140. Like you, I need a weight range. When I drop much below that 130, I look ill. People tend to ask me if I am eating. I know that is not what is good for me. So, kudos to you realizing the “calculators” aren’t always right and picking the correct goal for you.
    @wishfuljune - I have never experienced fall in New England, but I imagine it is similar to fall in the southern part of the Rocky Mountains. The Aspen trees are gorgeous! So lucky that you get to experience that beauty in New England as well! Also, yes, yes, yes to all the amazing autumn things you mentioned. It is my favorite season by far.

    Lastly, for the new people - welcome! You joined an awesome group! It definitely will help you with your goals.
    Among all the other wonderful things in your post, there is this. All the calculators are full of BS! I am only 5'1" and when I get below 114, things get seriously weird. I feel horrible. The calculators say I should not weigh even that much. I have been between 115-120 for almost 11 years, and it is a good place. What it really means is that we have more muscle mass than those danged calculators think we should, and that we can feel amazing at a non-scrawny weight. If it is true for us shorties, it is true for everyone. Don't let the "supposed to weigh" number make you feel wrong if you hit a weight that works for you. Be strong, not skinny. Fit your own skin, not someone else's.

    OK - rant done. Well, not really. I second the YAY to autumn - it is so gorgeous. But we have to get through this heat wave! What the heck? I just drove down from Québec to Massachusetts, and I about roasted in my old car with no air conditioning. I like old school windows open, but today was not feeling too good. And I didn't get much exercise. AND I had a terrible lunch that had no vegetables, but it was all they had and I could not stop again. This all = me grumpy. Luckily, arriving in time to spend a couple of hours with my 96 year-old dad cheered me up. He was so happy to see me and he remembered that I was the daughter that lives in Canada. And that my horse had stepped on my foot and broken my toe just before the last time I visited. He was remembering all kinds of little odd things today, so it was good to be there for that. I'll get back to the exercise and good eating tomorrow.

    So glad you survived the tubing adventure @Gidgitgoescrzy ! Holy moly. That sounds both amazing and seriously scary. Hugs to you!
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,234 Member
    Quick reminder for weigh-ins! Through Wednesday:
    @healthygirlintransit
    @adrimango
    @Gidgitgoescrzy (if you can still move enough to step onto the scale!)
  • wishfuljune
    wishfuljune Posts: 2,609 Member
    @wishfuljune - I have never experienced fall in New England, but I imagine it is similar to fall in the southern part of the Rocky Mountains. The Aspen trees are gorgeous! So lucky that you get to experience that beauty in New England as well! Also, yes, yes, yes to all the amazing autumn things you mentioned. It is my favorite season by far.

    I can only imagine what the Rocky Mountains must look like; I am sure it is beautiful. 😊

    Happy Wednesday morning all! Today’s plan is to complete a strength workout and do some more cleaning around the house - I’m thinking continuing with the bathroom. I finally ordered us a bathroom storage cabinet that should be arriving soon so that we can move more of our bathroom things into the actual bathroom and not in boxes in a spare bedroom. 😂

    I also have my dog going to daycare today, and when he goes, I usually don’t take him for a walk because he runs around there. It does make it more difficult for me to reach my step goal, so I’m thinking about going for a walk today, preferably this morning or after work when it’s a little bit cooler out. Summer is not over yet with this heatwave!



  • Gidgitgoescrzy
    Gidgitgoescrzy Posts: 297 Member
    PW 174
    CW 176

    Like I said roller coaster !
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,234 Member
    Heat wave! I had a good sweaty walk but am glad to be back inside post-shower. Where's that autumn weather from last week? Bring it back!

    Great to hear your near-birthday commitments @EvMakesChanges ! It is indeed mysterious how we know so well what to do, and then still walk on by as if it isn't there. But you are right that hanging out here, working those NO muscles, and eating the veggies will help make those mysteries dissipate - at least some of the time! Can't wait to see you Friday!
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,234 Member
  • DD265
    DD265 Posts: 651 Member
    PW: 98.2
    CW: 97.7
  • eggfreak
    eggfreak Posts: 687 Member
    PW 177.1
    CW 177.4

    A hot humid stinker of a day, just as well heading back in to the office after vacation days. Prepping a cucumber salad just now and planning for a good eating day and saying 'no' to the usual things I'd give in to.
    @jugar you might need to find an airconditioned mall to walk in ;) Glad you're having a good visit with your dad.
    @Gidgitgoescrzy I've never been tubing but have always imagined it super relaxing but your experience (!) - very very scary - glad you're both safe.
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,319 Member
    @Gidgitgoescrzy Your story took me back to the last time Brad and I went rafting in a tube and we both finished the experience saying "never again". We, like you, left sore, banged up, and there were honest moments we were fearful. I so feel for you and your friend and I'm so sorry it turned out that way. Glad you made it out without any serious injuries... scary for sure!

    @wishfuljune When I know I won't have time to give my dog her proper walk after work I do the same (put her into her dog daycare for the day)! Totally get that strategy.

    We are currently in the car driving west to Kamloops so it gives me a bit of time to catch up on here. Saturday Brad rides his bike from Vancouver to Whistler, with 2300 m of elevation! The one I did with him in July was just over 1000 m so I can appreciate what a feat it will be.

    Speaking of the Rocky Mountains.. I'm in them now and it's just the most beautiful thing. Anyone who hasn't experienced it really should put it on their list!!
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,319 Member
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  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,319 Member
    Sep Week 1 activity to date:
    Sep 3: 7350 steps
    Sep 4: 6087 steps
    Sep 5: 10998 steps
    Sep 6: 9103 steps
  • conleywoods
    conleywoods Posts: 995 Member
    edited September 2023
    CW 242.8

    Hi, I'm Kristi and I live near Spokane Washington in the US. I'm 41, married with 3 kids. We have 2 dogs and 4 guinea pigs who I adore! I will try to get in tomorrow with a longer update!
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,234 Member
    Seriously. How did it get to be Friday coming up? Here we go - the biggest update for the week. Everyone - if you're on this list, get your weigh-in done! :smiley:
    @healthygirlintransit
    @adrimango
    @EvMakesChanges
    @micki48
    @wishfuljune
    @Kali225
    @DianaGetsFit512
    @Antonia2050
    @Pearl4686
    @leni1us
    and me!

    I'll be heading back home gradually tomorrow, so may not check in until late. Just in case, here are the final reminders for the week - Saturday people!
    @IDebraK
    @CupcakeCrusoe
    @zankash23
    @veronica1359
    @wdalzell5401

    Thanks!
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,319 Member
    Lovely @micki48 ... I didn't even take your name off from before so you're all set! Glad to have your steps
  • DianaGetsFit512
    DianaGetsFit512 Posts: 139 Member
    Weigh in day: Friday
    CW: 221.6
  • micki48
    micki48 Posts: 2,322 Member
    Weigh in

    PW 213.3
    CW 213

    Happy to see a tiny loss. But I’ll be more happy when this food in transit exits. My body is resisting my new teaching schedule. Ugh!
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,234 Member
    Happy Saturday!
    I finally got home late last evening and did not go online at all. Had a lovely birthday party with my sister @EvMakesChanges :smiley: There was very healthy salad. Then there was the most decadent maple ice cream pie. It was seriously amazing. The mega heatwave seems to be over also, so I'm heading for the barn to see how Jasper is doing. Catch you later!

    Go Brad Go!!
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