WaistAways Team Chat - SEPTEMBER 2023
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Happy Monday - for another hour or so at least.
PW (Previous Weight): 235.1
CW (Current Weight): 238.6
Whomp whomp! Fell off hard last week. Didn't even consistently track my steps/activities either. Good news, I'm feeling better and more motivated and I'm excited for this week.6 -
PW: 212
CW: 213.6
Bad news, I am up from 2 weeks ago. Good news, I am only 1.6 pounds up from when I went on the cruise to 1 week after it. I have ate within calories 5/7 days this past week which is amazing to me after 8 days of binging! Now to keep going...5 -
@jugar I have yo go up to Lloydminster for a couple of days and won't have access to a scale. Weighing in early for the week.
Username: Bowens1973
PW: 227.2
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Things are going well over here, scale is up, but food and exercise has been on point, so I'm thinking it is just something temporary. Let's just hope it leaves before weight in tomorrow morning.
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PW: 176.6
CW: 178.2
Up slightly, but not surprising considering the weekend I just came off of. Also, I am still sick. I plan on giving my body another day or two to start recovering, but will go to the doctor if it doesn't. I really miss working out, I just haven't had the energy for it for a couple weeks.1 -
Tuesday checking in here!
Slept in this morning because I just could not get myself out of bed. Just one of those mornings! I had another one of my pumpkin pie protein bowls and headed off to my dietician appointment. She looked at my macros and we agreed I am a little too carb heavy (closer to 50%) in my macros, so to focus more on snacking on healthy fats. I shared how I had a chickpea curry for dinner and less than 2 hours later, I’d be so hungry again that I’d snack and snack. She said she’d rather I go over slightly in my calories with my macros closer to a 40/30/30 split, so I am searching all the best healthy fat snacks to try for the next couple of weeks before my next appointment.
I have an upper body workout scheduled for after work today, and then I’ll take my dog on a walk while the weather is still beautiful out. We have one more serving of a chicken and sweet potato curry, and then tomorrow’s dinner will be tofu tacos with a peanut sauce for that heathy fat.3 -
Had a work event tonight (second night in a row!) and abstained from having any alcohol
Yay - no empty calories
Did allow myself to get too hungry, but hey.. I'm just happy for the win!
Also have had some good Peloton workouts the last few days.. humbling in that I've lost fitness, but feels good to be a bit more consistent.4 -
ashleycarole86 wrote: »Had a work event tonight (second night in a row!) and abstained from having any alcohol
Yay - no empty calories
Did allow myself to get too hungry, but hey.. I'm just happy for the win!
Also have had some good Peloton workouts the last few days.. humbling in that I've lost fitness, but feels good to be a bit more consistent.
Good for you! I have been going more and more alcohol free - good on so many levels. It is one change that makes a big difference, and gives you more calories to eat instead
Keep going on that Peloton!
I had a good day - riding and rehearsing. Fun!
Quick weigh-in update - due through Wednesday:
@project_shan
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Quick check in. Today was very good for food. We even went to McDonald's after the kids cross country meet and I was very good with portion control. I was able to get plenty of exercise at the cross country meet. I get there pretty close to the start time and of course no parking. Parked in the neighborhood near by but had to run all the way to the school. Made it around the corner just in time to see my son take off. Ran to the next spot to cheer him on. There is just so much running if you want to cheer your kids on multiple times. Hubby and I plan out running to different spots. My daughter came in 23rd in her large group. My son was fighting a little cold so he was just happy he was able to run.6
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I moved my scale downstairs- might need to move it back again-they can be so fussy, will just get the benefit of a flight of stairs to weigh in. My goal of pre-logging, or logging at all, has not happened - yet! I know it's just one small thing, but last night I bought a whole bunch of the whole rye/pumpernickel/sunflower bread (that healthy german bread that lasts forever) from Aldi. When successful in 2020, a half a slice with my egg on top (added tomato/spinach,etc)was a filling and easily measured breakfast. Will see if it can help again. Delaying breakfast too - I've always had a tendency to eat the minute I get up, whether that's 5 am or 7:30 am. I find I can bring it to work and eat at my desk at 9am and that's fine. And soup season has arrived in Massachusetts - lovely cool nights now.
@ashleycarole86 good for you on the abstaining, it can be so easy to say oh just one, but for me, it's derailing, one to two, then I'm eating chips and rummaging around for more junk to eat, and affects the following day as well. I've taken to having crystal light lemonade in a huge wine glass - it helps so far...find I go and refill it as I would with that wine.
@conleywoods sounds like crosscountry works for you
they should award parent runners a ribbon too! 2 -
PW 173
CW 173.4
Yesterday was a good day, today will be a good day also !
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@wishfuljune - that breakfast looks so delicious, keep us posted what changes you are making to your diet moving away from carbs.
@ashleycarole86 great job on the Peloton and limiting the alcohol
@conleywoods great job getting in activity when you can. I go swimming when my daughter has lessons and we both get a good workout in.
I also got a good Peloton workout in this morning, packed my lunch and setting myself us for success on this hump day.
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Wednesday check-in. My steps have not been great and I still haven't made it back to a spin or CrossFit class, but I am hopeful that I will break that trend tomorrow. I finally feel like I can breathe again. I've done well tracking my food this week and I am getting better each day about drinking more water.
@wishfuljune - that breakfast really does look amazing! I'm not much of a breakfast fan for many reasons, but if I had that as a daily option I would be a much different person. Does it take long to make? Can you make it in bulk?
@ashleycarole86 - I want to harness your restraint next week while the owners of our company are in town. I always drink with them. Until this year? Great job on saying no to the alcohol and doing more on the Peloton!
@conleywoods - it is so great that you and your husband go to your kids' meets! It sounds like a lot of fun and a fantastic way to get exercise.0 -
@MaddawgMadsen - It doesn’t take long at all! I throw the banana, pumpkin, milk, Greek yogurt, and protein powder in my Ninja blender and let that go for 45 seconds. Sometimes I give it another go if it looks like not all the protein powder blended for 10-15 more seconds. Then I basically take a Tbsp and add the hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, chop up some apple chips and apple and top it off. I’d say it’s at most 10 minutes to put together but that’s because I make it look pretty. I’d probably save time if I just dumped everything on after the blender! 😂
@cleaneater80 - Thanks! My dietitian recommended nuts and seeds, or avocados as quick ways to get more fat and reduce my carbs. I’m so used to avocado toast, so I’ll need to look up some inspiration for bread-less avocado toast.0 -
wishfuljune wrote: »I’m so used to avocado toast, so I’ll need to look up some inspiration for bread-less avocado toast.
@wishfuljune - I saw a recipe for blueberry avocado pancakes that sounded interesting (https://runningtothekitchen.com/blueberry-avocado-pancakes/). To make it low carb, I would take out the sugar or significantly reduce it if you need a little more sweet, and substitute almond flour. Also, check out this breakfast in an avocado - https://americanexpeditioners.com/paleo-baked-egg-in-avocado.php. I am going to have to try out this one!
Good luck finding alternatives, and have fun trying them!
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PW 175.4
CW 174.24 -
Username ashleycarole86
PW 214.2
CW 217.2
This is my post-vacation gain, I was about 4 higher when we first got home so I'm slowly whittling it down!!3 -
PW: 98.1
CW: 97.44 -
Played soccer again last night .. still just practicing until our first game. I am so sore today!! It definitely works me in ways i haven't been worked in years.
Also fully tracked my food for the first day in forever.. pathway back to the 100s here I come!!4 -
Happy Thursday!
I didn't get to post last night - I went to help a friend move. It was supposed to be 1 carload of boxes, home by 5 latest... Got home at 10:30
It was a mess - mouse nests, more stuff than anyone needs, and she was trying to sort things out as we went - you get the picture! I love her dearly, but what a mess. Anyhow, at least she didn't move everything, and the new house is beautiful. The moonset and super clear sky full of stars was worth being out late for. Wow.
Back to the apple crop today! And hopefully a Jasper ride this afternoon in the sunshine.
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Hello all!
Yesterday was a day that tested my restraint with emotional eating. The pup and I got into a minor accident on our way to his daycare. We’re fine and the owner and their dog are also fine which is good. I had to wait for the police to show up and then file a claim, so what should have been an easy morning, turned into me running very behind, late for a meeting, and on an empty stomach.
I stopped to get a bagel and coffee, which at least tied me over for 3 hours until lunch time, but I could feel the stress in my jaw and shoulders throughout the day. I decided to drink more water, ask myself if I’m feeling hungry or just emotional, and do breath work to help me. I also did yoga after work as a way to move my body before I made us dinner.
I am pleased that I didn’t go over in my calories or mindlessly snack after my eventful morning. I’m also just so glad that we’re okay; I was so worried about my dog I called the daycare and asked them to keep a closer eye on him, just in case. He’s clearly resilient and not shaken up at all which is good.
Today I have a hip hop spin class after work that I am looking forward to, and then making more of our lunch (chicken and cauliflower rice casserole) to round out the week/weekend.4 -
@wishfuljune What a morning! I am so glad you and the pup are OK. I am also glad you posted this description of your day and how you dealt with the stress and stayed on track. Well done! This is a great example of the good tools and how to put them to use. Hugs!4
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Yesterday was good, It was our anniversary, we were supposed to go out for dinner, but it just didn't happen, we both had things to do after work.
I did get in some exercise, did some yoga and some strength training.
Tonight, I have an appt directly after work, then it is cardio day so I will attempt a 30-minute video today, I am trying to slowly increase my time, because I know the second I hurt myself, I stop. Although, I have started taking turmeric regularly and that has seemed to help a lot with the stupid little aches and pains I get. I am still nursing some occasional tendonitis is my Achilles, but I have found that if I put on my compression sleeve after I exercise, and wear my super supportive tennies during, I don't have an issue.
It's supposed to rain here all weekend, We have a crab feast on Saturday, I don't even eat the ugly little critters, and I'm about 90% sober now so I am confused why my husband would pay that much for a ticket for me to sit there, eat salad, and have 1 drink...
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@wishfuljune - I am so glad you and your pup are okay! Great job checking in on yourself throughout the day!
@gidgitgoescrzy - Happy anniversary! Also, I have found that turmeric helps with some of my joint pains as well. I'm glad to know it works for you, too!
A little backstory/history on me. My husband and I are trying to have kids. We are getting close to 40 and realize that if it's going to happen, it should be now. However, we've been married for eight years and have never prevented children, yet don't have any. Therefore, we decided to figure out why. Apparently, I am very fertile still. Yesterday, we found out my husband is not. The chances of us naturally conceiving a child are very slim. He shared this news in the 20 minutes we had at home before rushing out to bowling. I then proceeded to ruin all the hard work I put in all day at the bowling alley and drank my feelings about all of it with beer.
Today, I did not make my CrossFit class. I got up for it, started getting ready, and then felt really lightheaded and not well. This is how I've felt almost every day since I was sick a few weeks ago. It's annoying because I really miss working out. But, I also feel that I wouldn't have been so miserable this morning if I made better choices last night.
I've written this for a few reasons. First, life happens and we can choose how we react to it. Wishfuljune did a great job making good choices despite a bad situation. I did not. Secondly, today and the rest of this week will be better. Especially because I'm part of this group and I know I will get the support and advice I need to make better choices in the future. Lastly, to take advantage of being a part of this group and share where I am at. My husband isn't ready to talk about what's going on with anyone we know, but I know this is a safe space where I can share my feelings and I appreciate that.6 -
@MaddawgMadsen - I am thinking of you and your husband! Thank you for sharing and knowing this is a safe space.2
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@MaddawgMadsen I am sorry to hear your news. You had your day to self indulge and now you can get back to it. I hope you feel better soon.
@wishfuljune I am glad you and your pup are ok!
Just a boring few days here for me. Made good food choices, just need to get back to exercising and increasing my steps.2 -
@MaddawgMadsen That's some tough news - for both of you. I'm glad that sharing here helps you get some of the feelings and thoughts expressed. It is hard to share, but harder not to. Give yourself and your hubby big hugs - I hope you'll be feeling better soon.
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PW: 193.8
CW: 190.0
Happy Friday!
I am so surprised and so pleased. This week I really committed to myself to stay within my calorie goal and be more mindful of my macros. I made recipes from Abbey’s Kitchen (she is on YouTube and a registered dietician) and I think that helped a lot because her meals were so balanced. I never felt super hungry in-between meals which is always a plus. My Fat macros are higher, but I’m using things like avocados, peanut butter, nuts, and hemp seeds, and that seems to be helping a lot with my satiety.
I also have done two strength workouts from Caroline Girvan’s Fuel series, some yoga, and a spin class last night so staying active has also been good too.
I’ll keep making recipes from her site for this upcoming week to see how it goes. I’m also going to a wedding next Saturday, so even more reason to stay close to my calorie goals so that I can enjoy myself on the weekend. 😊4 -
Weigh in day: Friday
CW: 220.42
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