Downsizers Team Chat - NOVEMBER 2023
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question
Which you find harder diet wise, weekdays or weekends? Why?
I do not feel either one is harder .. since I am keto and I stay on plan
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MFP User Name -Learning Moments
Commitment for Week -5k/day 50K/week
Tracking Type - Miles or Steps: steps
Sunday -10523
Monday -12788
Tuesday -3437
Wednesday -10043
Thursday -6415
Friday -2483
Saturday -3521
Total:49210
So close.
Commitment for Week -100 floors/wk
Tracking Type - floors
Sunday -6
Monday -17
Tuesday -6
Wednesday -30
Thursday -7
Friday -3
Saturday -12
Total: 811 -
Penny @MyChoiceisaGoodLife
Friday weigh-in: 11/04/23 - A day late, my apologies!
PW: 159.0
CW: 160.01 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970 How are you feeling?
My Steps:
10/29/23 18,701
10/30/23 18,188
10/31/23 17,498
11/01/23 3,931
11/02/23 23,105
11/03/23 20,879
11/04/23 20,609
Total 122,911
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Nov 5:
👣 📝 🥗 Had a time yesterday - girls day at the casino. Didn't win (never do). I picked up subway on the way home - under my calorie goal, but the sodium in the sub always gets to me.0 -
Question
Which you find harder diet wise, weekdays or weekends? Why?
Weekends are harder - only because that's when we get invited to events.1 -
Question
Which you find harder diet wise, weekdays or weekends? Why?
Neither since I live alone and don't go out much. Pretty much the same day in and day out routine.
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This week has been a struggle to lose any weight.
My legs have started swelling again with fluid and whatever weight I would have lost from my eating habits is thwarted by the fluid I'm retaining.
Which causes me to be in a continual plateau area, neither losing or gaining weight. Which I guess the not gaining is a good thing; but, I'm so tired of constantly retaining water.
I take water pills and drink plenty of water during the day, and do certain exercises with my feet/legs that is supposed to help stop the fluid buildup. None of it seems to be working. Hopefully, I can get this situation taking care of soon and return to losing weight like I did in September.1 -
Step Challenge - Goal 8,500
10/29 ~ 15,848
10/30 ~ 12,093
10/31 ~ 8,891
11/1 ~ 13,375
11/2 ~ 14,388
11/3 ~ 12,689
11/4 ~ 10,1571 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question
Which you find harder diet wise, weekdays or weekends? Why?
Most days kinda roll into one for me. I work in retail (when I am actually working) but the days where i have more planning and routine (Tuesdays I have therapy so I usually stay out to study at a coffee shop and enjoy being out and Sunday I have church so my day is planned right up to like 7pm) I feel as though it's easier. The days where I am alone and more likely to think- that's where I find difficulty.0 -
Mid-week check in
Hi all, I just feel like I should check in a bit here, get some of my feelings out, etc. I am on my 4th week of the program (already!) and I am grateful to be down nearly 30lb since I started but I am really struggling with my weight loss slowing down. I know the number on the scales is not the be-all and end-all, but being the size that I am, and having so much to lose, my poor body is suffering every day I am this weight.
There have been some NSVs- it's less painful to get out of bed, I can shower easier, I can do other "hygiene things" better (IYKYK lol) and I feel as though I have more energy.
However, I am going through massive cravings sometimes. Certain foods that I can't have right now because of the program I'm on (I have committed to following it at least until February since it is a hospital-based program) and at some points in the day I am really going crazy! I have found a few recovery meetings for people who are food addicts and that's been super helpful. I am going to reach out to some local people too who are in these groups to try and find local support. Also, my left knee is giving me a major problem at times. I have to keep an eye on that. The last thing I need is to be completely immobile as it heals.
I know slow and steady is good. I know that I didn't put all the weight on overnight and I shouldn't expect to lose it the same way (even though sometimes I feel like I just woke up fat one day!) but I am also wanting to see results. I hate how I look. I hate the person I am. I know my worth is not determined by the number on a scale or a clothing tag but I am missing out on so much joy. I avoid photographs, parties, or activities that would bring attention to me. And I am missing out.
I have this couple at church right now who have been such an amazing support. They are only here until January- they live in Utah and they are in my hometown doing a mission with the church for a year. I love them so much, I feel as though they are the parents I never had growing up. But I avoid photos with them- memories that I want to cherish- because I am so big.
I just needed to share my feelings around this. I am determined to get healthy and to be smaller. I can say that this is all about health all I want, but I know that's not the case... I don't want to wear 4x clothes. I don't want the first thing people notice about me is my size. I am already tall- so I am already noticeable!
I'm so grateful for this group. I love the discussions and the honesty. I am glad I have somewhere to be accountable because the program I'm in doesn't discuss weight at all.
Thanks for letting me be here- and thanks for letting me have a place to share
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Good Morning team!. I hope all of you US citizens made it through another “fall back” as we make our semi annual clock adjustment. (Yes, I realize that some states within the US have also scrapped concept of daylight savings time, realizing we no longer live in an 18th century largely agrarian society!). Anyway that’s my morning rant, now here are my numbers @lindamtuck2018:
Member name: rwillems
Weigh-in day: Sunday
PW: 281.6 lbs
CW: 280.4 lbs. down 1.2 lbs.
Please don’t take offense at my DST rant, I was just playing around.1 -
PW: 215
CW: 213.8
Weekends are very tough for me to eat well or diet as we are either hosting or visiting.1 -
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NouveauRee wrote: »@lindamtuck2018
Too many Halloween treats this week. Didn’t buy any for home but it was all over work and I caved several times. Hopefully next week it will be gone for a bit before all the Thanksgiving treats make their appearance.
PW 174.4
CW 174.8
Thankfully, in Canada, thanksgiving has already passed. We get a bit of a break between thanksgiving and Christmas treats.
Awesome loss!JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Friday (Nov 3, 2023)
PW: 236.4
CW: 241.1
Apologies for being late - it's been a crazy week between work, birthday, Halloween and our youngest sons soccer team winning district championship - on to the state quarter finals! Weigh in day was a bit of a blip with the prior and post days being less so note to self - don't eat from the basket of free nacho chips the night before weigh-in!
Nacho chips can definitely throw our weight loss off. Have a good week. Was it your birthday? Happy birthday if it was.
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Nov 5:
👣 📝 🥗 Had a time yesterday - girls day at the casino. Didn't win (never do). I picked up subway on the way home - under my calorie goal, but the sodium in the sub always gets to me.
Sounds like my trips to the casino. I am always a loser. I always stay overnight as we usually see a show when we go so lots of high sodium meals in restaurants. The main thing is the fun you have.KarlysFreedom wrote: »This week has been a struggle to lose any weight.
My legs have started swelling again with fluid and whatever weight I would have lost from my eating habits is thwarted by the fluid I'm retaining.
Which causes me to be in a continual plateau area, neither losing or gaining weight. Which I guess the not gaining is a good thing; but, I'm so tired of constantly retaining water.
I take water pills and drink plenty of water during the day, and do certain exercises with my feet/legs that is supposed to help stop the fluid buildup. None of it seems to be working. Hopefully, I can get this situation taking care of soon and return to losing weight like I did in September.
Do compression stocking help. While I don’t get the swelling in my legs as bad as you do I know it’s painful so I really feel for you. Stick with the healthy eating and you will see a decrease in the weight eventually.Heretochange88 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question
Which you find harder diet wise, weekdays or weekends? Why?
Most days kinda roll into one for me. I work in retail (when I am actually working) but the days where i have more planning and routine (Tuesdays I have therapy so I usually stay out to study at a coffee shop and enjoy being out and Sunday I have church so my day is planned right up to like 7pm) I feel as though it's easier. The days where I am alone and more likely to think- that's where I find difficulty.
Hang in there. When you are frustrated with the pace of your loss, look at those NSV’s. You are doing fantastic. You were number one in weight loss for the month of October on our team, You placed in the top three for last week. It has taken me almost 4 years to lose what I have lost. I see people lose weight week after week and it can be frustrating for me. I think, “why can’t I be like that”. Bottom line is we all lose weight differently. We all have different struggles. I know we want the weight gone by yesterday but you are working hard and you will lose. I don’t know which group you are trying for food addicts but I have known a few people that have gone to over eaters anonymous and really found it helpful. Talking to others who have had the same struggle helps. I know seeking help for binge eating disorder is what changed my life when it came to weight loss. Sorry I rambled. .Good Morning team!. I hope all of you US citizens made it through another “fall back” as we make our semi annual clock adjustment. (Yes, I realize that some states within the US have also scrapped concept of daylight savings time, realizing we no longer live in an 18th century largely agrarian society!). Anyway that’s my morning rant, now here are my numbers @lindamtuck2018:
Member name: rwillems
Weigh-in day: Sunday
PW: 281.6 lbs
CW: 280.4 lbs. down 1.2 lbs.
Please don’t take offense at my DST rant, I was just playing around.
No offence take but you did forget us up in Canada. Lol 😂 I think some provinces don’t do it. Congrats on the loss,PW: 215
CW: 213.8
Weekends are very tough for me to eat well or diet as we are either hosting or visiting.
Fantastic loss!
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Steps: 4,549
Exercise: ❌
Rings: ✔️
Physio: ❌
Woke up feeling more energetic. Very thankful for this. Didn’t make it to the pool yesterday but I did a few small mini walks. I was already to the pool today. Was a shorter swim but I got there. Off to see my granddaughter and then tackle the laundry.
Weekends are definitely harder especially Saturday. I blame part of it on my husband. I said to him yesterday, it feels like I eat for the sake of eating on Saturdays. It is something I am working on but it is not easy.
Have a wonderful Saturday.1 -
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@Megan_smartiepants1970 How are you feeling?
My Steps:
10/29/23 18,701
10/30/23 18,188
10/31/23 17,498
11/01/23 3,931
11/02/23 23,105
11/03/23 20,879
11/04/23 20,609
Total 122,911
I am feeling much better ..thanks for asking ... now if my ankle/foot/leg would stop hurting then I would be a happy camper1 -
Here is my friendly Sunday reminder of the people's steps I need for November Week 1... Please have your steps by no later than Tuesday Evening 11/7/23...so that I can post the results on Wednesday morning...Thanks for your cooperation
@Hotspur11 10/29 - 11/4
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