Downsizers Team Chat - SEPTEMBER 2023
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@lindamtuck2018
PW 186.7
CW 185.6
Phew... that was a hard one! To quote the frog, sometimes it's not easy being green!
Root canal over (still on antibiotics though) and a mountain of work to do. Gotta keep going but will go get some steps first.
On another note, I was inspired by @aneedlecraft's plan to give herself the gift of a "one way trip to the 200s for Christmas." This made me think about giving myself a gift related to our mini-challenge, too. So, this morning, I found a Christmas gift bag in my wrapping supplies and put a pair of pants from my closet into it that I hope to be able to wear by December 24. I think I will look around for a few more things I already own to add to it - a sweater that is currently a bit too snug, a pair of earrings, etc. Growing up, my mom always made sure my sister and I had a new Christmas dress - I think this is a good gift to myself for several reasons (including the fact that it is fun to get a present!
) Thanks again, @Slimmersixties, for doing this and the motivation it provides. I'm looking forward to opening my gift on Christmas eve!
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Steps: 5,562
Swim: 3/3
Mini Walk: 2/2
PW 172.2
CW 173.6
Ok, I have gained two weeks in a row. There are several culprits with the biggest being my sleep. This has been going on for a few weeks. Poor sleep leads to nighttime eating for me. I have been over calories for quite a bit as a result. I am also going through a medication change which is not helping the sleep.
I feel this big time. I just ordered a highly rated mattress topper to try and address some of my sleep issues. I wake up multiple times a night with pain. Fingers crossed it works.
Have you been able to look into possible resolutions for your sleep issues? Curious what you find.0 -
KarlysFreedom wrote: »Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW: 309.8
CW: 306
🎉🎉🎉🎉awesome work!!0 -
Great job my friend! You'll fit into those clothes soon enough, I'm sure. Let's get it!!@lindamtuck2018
PW 186.7
CW 185.6
Phew... that was a hard one! To quote the frog, sometimes it's not easy being green!
Root canal over (still on antibiotics though) and a mountain of work to do. Gotta keep going but will go get some steps first.
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Please share some NSV’s(non scale victories)
As I said before I joined the Conquerer Challenge app. I just completed "walking" the length of the English Channel yesterday. On top of that I completed it in 41% of the time goal I gave myself. When you complete the challenge, they send you a medal.. so I'm looking forward to that. I purchased a medal holder to slap on my office wall so I can start displaying them as I get more.
The goal will be to start collecting medals in real life by hitting the races like my brother @JaysFan82. I know I got a lot of work to do to get there, but to be at this point right now when I used to barely be able to get to the next room just months ago... crazy.
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inshapeCK
PW: 142.3 pounds (down 1.1 pounds)
CW: 142.6 pounds (up 0.3 pounds)
After 4 weeks in a row of losing, I now have a gain which is not surprising. In the big scheme of things, I know it is not a huge deal to have a little gain but I was very disappointed when I saw the number on the scale this morning for a number of reasons. On Friday, I was 142.4 pounds so I only needed to lose 0.1 pounds to achieve a maintain today which I totally thought I would achieve and I thought I would even post a loss again this week. I was quite shocked that my weight was up as yesterday I was really proud of my eating decisions (e.g., salad, fruit, no over eating, no testing food when making a meal late last night to take to a family member today who has cancer, drinking water). I also walked for an hour on Friday. I have a feeling the little gain is related to a health problem as last night when I was getting ready for bed, I was shocked at how big my belly had gotten all of a sudden (not from pigging out this time, lol!) and so I knew I was bloated due to one of my health problems. Anyway, it is what at is. Some things are in my control and other things are out of my control. This time I am pretty sure the gain was nothing to do with me and everything to do with my body and one of my health problems. I need to get back down to 142.2 pounds which is what I was in May. I only need to lose 0.4 pounds to get back to where I was in May. I still need to lose 12.6 pounds to arrive at my goal weight of 130.0 pounds. I'm down 27.4 pounds from my highest weight of 170 pounds in 2016. Even though I was bummed with my weigh in this morning, I still press on to achieve my goal.5 -
inshapeCK
PW: 142.3 pounds (down 1.1 pounds)
CW: 142.6 pounds (up 0.3 pounds)
After 4 weeks in a row of losing, I now have a gain which is not surprising. In the big scheme of things, I know it is not a huge deal to have a little gain but I was very disappointed when I saw the number on the scale this morning for a number of reasons. On Friday, I was 142.4 pounds so I only needed to lose 0.1 pounds to achieve a maintain today which I totally thought I would achieve and I thought I would even post a loss again this week. I was quite shocked that my weight was up as yesterday I was really proud of my eating decisions (e.g., salad, fruit, no over eating, no testing food when making a meal late last night to take to a family member today who has cancer, drinking water). I also walked for an hour on Friday. I have a feeling the little gain is related to a health problem as last night when I was getting ready for bed, I was shocked at how big my belly had gotten all of a sudden (not from pigging out this time, lol!) and so I knew I was bloated due to one of my health problems. Anyway, it is what at is. Some things are in my control and other things are out of my control. This time I am pretty sure the gain was nothing to do with me and everything to do with my body and one of my health problems. I need to get back down to 142.2 pounds which is what I was in May. I only need to lose 0.4 pounds to get back to where I was in May. I still need to lose 12.6 pounds to arrive at my goal weight of 130.0 pounds. I'm down 27.4 pounds from my highest weight of 170 pounds in 2016. Even though I was bummed with my weigh in this morning, I still press on to achieve my goal.
Hey my amazing friend. Those good choices you made will show up on the scale for you next time. You're doing so awesome and I know you will hit that May weight again soon. Keep killin it🫶🏽2 -
The new group challenge for Sep Week 2 is posted and ready to begin on Sunday, 9/10/23. Hope you'll join us for Back to Basics! Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10899123/sep-week-2-group-challenge-back-to-basics/p1?new=1
Hope to see you in the chat thread! Have a great week!
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@lindamtuck2018
PW 172.2
CW 170.8
@slimmersixties
Please add me to the mini challenge! Christmas gift/goal 160.
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NouveauRee wrote: »@lindamtuck2018
PW 172.2
CW 170.8
@slimmersixties
Please add me to the mini challenge! Christmas gift/goal 160.
Woohoo!! 👏🏽👏🏽0 -
@lindamtuck2018
PW 186.7
CW 185.6
Phew... that was a hard one! To quote the frog, sometimes it's not easy being green!
Root canal over (still on antibiotics though) and a mountain of work to do. Gotta keep going but will go get some steps first.
On another note, I was inspired by @aneedlecraft's plan to give herself the gift of a "one way trip to the 200s for Christmas." This made me think about giving myself a gift related to our mini-challenge, too. So, this morning, I found a Christmas gift bag in my wrapping supplies and put a pair of pants from my closet into it that I hope to be able to wear by December 24. I think I will look around for a few more things I already own to add to it - a sweater that is currently a bit too snug, a pair of earrings, etc. Growing up, my mom always made sure my sister and I had a new Christmas dress - I think this is a good gift to myself for several reasons (including the fact that it is fun to get a present!) Thanks again, @Slimmersixties, for doing this and the motivation it provides. I'm looking forward to opening my gift on Christmas eve!
Thank you for emphasizing the idea of a Christmas gift for ourselves. I love this idea. Thank you again for the mini-challenge @Slimmersixties We can do this together!1 -
Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW : 214.0
CW : 214.9
STEPS:
09/09:
09/08: 7,932
09/07: 6,771
09/06: 7,775
09/05: 8,953
09/04: 3,728
09/03: 11,8213 -
aneedlecraft wrote: »aneedlecraft
Friday check-in
PW: 321
CW: 319
This hot humid weather has helped me remember to drink more water. I've also been moving a bit more.
@Slimmersixties
I would like to join your mini-challenge. I want to gift myself a one way trip to the 200s for Christmas.
So, please put me down for 299. Hopefully, I will be further in, but this is realistic for now.
I've added you to the challenge and love the idea of a Christmas gift to yourself!0 -
@lindamtuck2018
PW 186.7
CW 185.6
Phew... that was a hard one! To quote the frog, sometimes it's not easy being green!
Root canal over (still on antibiotics though) and a mountain of work to do. Gotta keep going but will go get some steps first.
On another note, I was inspired by @aneedlecraft's plan to give herself the gift of a "one way trip to the 200s for Christmas." This made me think about giving myself a gift related to our mini-challenge, too. So, this morning, I found a Christmas gift bag in my wrapping supplies and put a pair of pants from my closet into it that I hope to be able to wear by December 24. I think I will look around for a few more things I already own to add to it - a sweater that is currently a bit too snug, a pair of earrings, etc. Growing up, my mom always made sure my sister and I had a new Christmas dress - I think this is a good gift to myself for several reasons (including the fact that it is fun to get a present!) Thanks again, @Slimmersixties, for doing this and the motivation it provides. I'm looking forward to opening my gift on Christmas eve!
Love this idea! I'm going to gift myself something too just not sure what yet!0 -
NouveauRee wrote: »@lindamtuck2018
PW 172.2
CW 170.8
@slimmersixties
Please add me to the mini challenge! Christmas gift/goal 160.
I've added you to the challenge x0 -
Learningmoments wrote: »MFP User Name - Learningmoments
Friday weigh-in
PW: 186.0
CW: 187.6
I don't understand how on Friday was 186.0, Saturday 187.6, Monday 185.0, and now Friday 187.6. That is quite a yoyo. Thanks for any help.
Commitment for Week - 60,000 steps
Tracking Type - Miles or Steps: Steps
Saturday -10299
Sunday -10328
Monday -10532
Tuesday -11601
Wednesday -10581
Thursday -12,798
Friday -10,000+
Total Steps: 76,345
Commitment for Week for floors - 100 floors
Saturday - Floors: 18
Sunday - Floors: 16
Monday - Floors: 22
Tuesday - Floors: 15
Wednesday - Floors: 15
Thursday - Floors: 19
Friday - Floors: 16
Total floors: 121
This article might help
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/g19905270/what-makes-you-gain-weight-fast/
Also, if you weigh daily and suffer big ups and downs, you might want to take your average weight for the week .... which should be tending down! I use my average weight as it stops me trying to starve myself and reduce my water the day before weigh in !!1 -
@Slimmersixties Thank you for the article and the idea for averaging. That would give a more realistic value and a lot less stress. I can definitely tell my hard workout days. The next day, my weight usually goes up. I usually try to have a lower-intensity workout the day before. I appreciate your help.0
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Weigh-In Day: Friday 9/8/23
PW: 189.8
CW: 189.2
Lost 0.6 lbs. I’m sorry for weighing in late! I stepped on the scale on Friday morning only to have our batteries die and had to go to the store to get some more and it’s certainly been a busy weekend lol. I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!3 -
Learningmoments wrote: »@Slimmersixties Thank you for the article and the idea for averaging. That would give a more realistic value and a lot less stress. I can definitely tell my hard workout days. The next day, my weight usually goes up. I usually try to have a lower-intensity workout the day before. I appreciate your help.
Do you use an app like happy scale for recording your weights?0 -
KarlysFreedom wrote: »Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW: 309.8
CW: 306
Fantastic loss!2 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps!
9/3 7852
9/4 9369
9/5 8741
9/6 10124
9/7 9117
9/8 10805
9/9 7010
And how is your foot coming along?
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@lindamtuck2018
PW 186.7
CW 185.6
Phew... that was a hard one! To quote the frog, sometimes it's not easy being green!
Root canal over (still on antibiotics though) and a mountain of work to do. Gotta keep going but will go get some steps first.
On another note, I was inspired by @aneedlecraft's plan to give herself the gift of a "one way trip to the 200s for Christmas." This made me think about giving myself a gift related to our mini-challenge, too. So, this morning, I found a Christmas gift bag in my wrapping supplies and put a pair of pants from my closet into it that I hope to be able to wear by December 24. I think I will look around for a few more things I already own to add to it - a sweater that is currently a bit too snug, a pair of earrings, etc. Growing up, my mom always made sure my sister and I had a new Christmas dress - I think this is a good gift to myself for several reasons (including the fact that it is fun to get a present!) Thanks again, @Slimmersixties, for doing this and the motivation it provides. I'm looking forward to opening my gift on Christmas eve!
I love this idea. Now to come up with my present.Congrats on the loss!lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Steps: 5,562
Swim: 3/3
Mini Walk: 2/2
PW 172.2
CW 173.6
Ok, I have gained two weeks in a row. There are several culprits with the biggest being my sleep. This has been going on for a few weeks. Poor sleep leads to nighttime eating for me. I have been over calories for quite a bit as a result. I am also going through a medication change which is not helping the sleep.
I feel this big time. I just ordered a highly rated mattress topper to try and address some of my sleep issues. I wake up multiple times a night with pain. Fingers crossed it works.
Have you been able to look into possible resolutions for your sleep issues? Curious what you find.
There are many things that affect my sleep. Stress, pain, overeating at night, not keeping a routine, timing of my medication and a few others I can’t think of right now. I have had sleep issues for years. Sometimes it was too much and others not enough. For the last 6 or 7 years it has been not sleeping enough on and off. The pain is something that really isn’t going to change anytime soon until I get surgery. The overeating is an ongoing battle. I have been struggling with the urge to binge eat again so that also leads to stress. It’s something I continue to work on and have mental health resources to help me in this area. I take a sleeping pill at night. This helps but I have beer playing with the timing to see if I can optimize it. A sleep routine is very key for me. Do some reading on sleep hygiene. Listen to some 432hz music for sleep and relaxation. I know the pain specialist told me not to use a memory foam on the bed. That may not be an issue for you though. Maybe check with a health care professional. Also, exercising regularly helps with sleep. That one is a work in progress for me.NouveauRee wrote: »@lindamtuck2018
PW 172.2
CW 170.8
@slimmersixties
Please add me to the mini challenge! Christmas gift/goal 160.
Very nice loss.Tail0rMade22 wrote: »Weigh-In Day: Friday 9/8/23
PW: 189.8
CW: 189.2
Lost 0.6 lbs. I’m sorry for weighing in late! I stepped on the scale on Friday morning only to have our batteries die and had to go to the store to get some more and it’s certainly been a busy weekend lol. I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!
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Steps: 4,748
Swim: 3/3
Mini Walk: 2/2
Another week of reaching my exercise goal but gaining weight. I am going to the pool soon.
@Slimmersixties
Please use 173.6 as my Christmas challenge weight. I am going to lose 11 pounds which will bring me to 100 pounds lost. I will need to adjust my calories for the week so I can lose .75 pounds a week. I can and will do this.
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Sunday
@cormierannie
@rwillems
@laquita606
Monday
@adianeschu
@Hotspur11
@Heretochange88
Tuesday
@aactuallyaash
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My weekend was busy and I forgot my weigh in
177.4
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Steps: 4,748
Swim: 3/3
Mini Walk: 2/2
Another week of reaching my exercise goal but gaining weight. I am going to the pool soon.
@Slimmersixties
Please use 173.6 as my Christmas challenge weight. I am going to lose 11 pounds which will bring me to 100 pounds lost. I will need to adjust my calories for the week so I can lose .75 pounds a week. I can and will do this.
We will both have lost 100lb by Christmas! Ill be at goal. Will that be goal for you too?2 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps
Sunday 9/3 6231
Monday 9/4 7551
Tues 9/5 7838
Wed 9/6 8570
Thurs 9/7 9185
Fri 9/8 8116
Sat 9/9 7611
Good to be walking again, although it's still very hot here!3 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps!
9/3 7852
9/4 9369
9/5 8741
9/6 10124
9/7 9117
9/8 10805
9/9 7010
And how is your foot coming along?
Still very painful ... the rod that goes from my ankle to my knee is extremely painful ..thanks for asking3 -
Learningmoments wrote: »MFP User Name - Learningmoments
Friday weigh-in
PW: 186.0
CW: 187.6
I don't understand how on Friday was 186.0, Saturday 187.6, Monday 185.0, and now Friday 187.6. That is quite a yoyo. Thanks for any help.
Commitment for Week - 60,000 steps
Tracking Type - Miles or Steps: Steps
Saturday -10299
Sunday -10328
Monday -10532
Tuesday -11601
Wednesday -10581
Thursday -12,798
Friday -10,000+
Total Steps: 76,345
Commitment for Week for floors - 100 floors
Saturday - Floors: 18
Sunday - Floors: 16
Monday - Floors: 22
Tuesday - Floors: 15
Wednesday - Floors: 15
Thursday - Floors: 19
Friday - Floors: 16
Total floors: 121
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