Downsizers Team Chat - DECEMBER 2023
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Hi Everyone ... I got out of the hospital this morning ... I have cellulitis which is an infection in my leg .. I am taking an antibiotic called Clindamycin it is the only med I can take since I am allergic to all cillins .... I had a cracked rod in my leg so I had to have another surgery.. I am in alot of pain but I am happy to be home in my own bed ..I hope everyone is doing good ... Will do the steps when I am not so out of it ...Good Night
Oh that sounds horrible. I hope the meds are helping and the pain is reduced. Feel better soon!0 -
adianeschu wrote: »
Someone was asking about if I was still having health problems. I am, I go to a nerologist on Dec 27, Maybe she can figure out why I'm still having headaches and pressure on my cranial. Thanks for asking.
Wishing you well. I hope the nerologist can find a source for your headaches and pressure. Life is so much easier when you're not in pain!
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So I just finished analyzing the goals that I put together for 2023 and trying to understand why I didn't succeed. I felt my goals were solid and are pretty much the same for 2024. But what did happen was life got in the way. Lots of things went wrong in 2023...
In another group, the book Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Emotional Eating was recommended. I am going to start it just as soon as I finish Younger Next Year, which I love! I'm hoping it can provide some insight to keep me focused when life throws the curve balls as we know...they will come and I need to learn how to manage!
Step Goal 8,500
12/17 ~ 2,675 - My day of rest after exercising (with weights) 8 days straight!!!
12/18 ~ 8,417 - Should have looked before I went to bed!!
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12/20
12/21
12/22
21/23
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Hi Everyone ... I got out of the hospital this morning ... I have cellulitis which is an infection in my leg .. I am taking an antibiotic called Clindamycin it is the only med I can take since I am allergic to all cillins .... I had a cracked rod in my leg so I had to have another surgery.. I am in alot of pain but I am happy to be home in my own bed ..I hope everyone is doing good ... Will do the steps when I am not so out of it ...Good Night
Oh that sounds horrible. I hope the meds are helping and the pain is reduced. Feel better soon!
Thank you
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question:
What are some tools you use to help you along with your journey? ie. kitchen scales, gyms, etc.
This app is first place for sure.. air fryer, my grill, and myfitnesspal friends coming in tied for second.1 -
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW : 214.7
CW : 215.1
STEPS:
12/16: 1715
12/15: 4482
12/14: 15923
12/13: 16639
12/12: 17075
12/11: 16019
12/10: 130652 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question:
What are some tools you use to help you along with your journey? ie. kitchen scales, gyms, etc.
For sure a scale. I weigh-in everyday, right when I get up. A tape measure, I will use this about once a week for my waist and neck. A food scale is also important to me. MFP has been great for accountability, tracking and encouragement. Walking, my Apple Watch and setting daily reminders for meds and meals and water.1 -
So I just finished analyzing the goals that I put together for 2023 and trying to understand why I didn't succeed. I felt my goals were solid and are pretty much the same for 2024. But what did happen was life got in the way. Lots of things went wrong in 2023...
In another group, the book Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Emotional Eating was recommended. I am going to start it just as soon as I finish Younger Next Year, which I love! I'm hoping it can provide some insight to keep me focused when life throws the curve balls as we know...they will come and I need to learn how to manage!
Step Goal 8,500
12/17 ~ 2,675 - My day of rest after exercising (with weights) 8 days straight!!!
12/18 ~ 8,417 - Should have looked before I went to bed!!
12/19
12/20
12/21
12/22
21/23
Eight days straight of weight training sounds like it is not good for you. Take it down to like 3 days a week, hour at the most. I know, I tried to run/walk while on my walks, but it was too jarring on my knees and made me feel like I didn’t want to move or walk for days.
We will always have excuses to put off doing what needs doing, the key is to get discipline and preparation. I have things happen all throughout my day that throw my schedule off. I have to have the flexibility to adjust on the fly and deal with it. If I do fail, then that is ok. Thee is always the next minute, or hour, or day. You get what I’m saying?0 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question:
What are some tools you use to help you along with your journey? ie. kitchen scales, gyms, etc.
My bathroom scale, kitchen scale, Pinterest and a therapist. The most important tool is mfp and this group0 -
So I just finished analyzing the goals that I put together for 2023 and trying to understand why I didn't succeed. I felt my goals were solid and are pretty much the same for 2024. But what did happen was life got in the way. Lots of things went wrong in 2023...
In another group, the book Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Emotional Eating was recommended. I am going to start it just as soon as I finish Younger Next Year, which I love! I'm hoping it can provide some insight to keep me focused when life throws the curve balls as we know...they will come and I need to learn how to manage!
Step Goal 8,500
12/17 ~ 2,675 - My day of rest after exercising (with weights) 8 days straight!!!
12/18 ~ 8,417 - Should have looked before I went to bed!!
12/19
12/20
12/21
12/22
21/23
Let me know how you find the book. I try to look at my watch before bed but have forgot the odd time. It’s frustrating when you are a few steps short.prodigal6766 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question:
What are some tools you use to help you along with your journey? ie. kitchen scales, gyms, etc.
For sure a scale. I weigh-in everyday, right when I get up. A tape measure, I will use this about once a week for my waist and neck. A food scale is also important to me. MFP has been great for accountability, tracking and encouragement. Walking, my Apple Watch and setting daily reminders for meds and meals and water.
I keep forgetting my Apple Watch. It is a great tool.
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Steps: 5,720
Rings:✔️
Daily walk:✔️
Goals met yesterday. Pain specialist told me yesterday my legs are too skinny and I need to build muscle. Wasn’t sure if I should be insult or not. Anyways, that is something I will have to tackle in the new year.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
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@adianeschu Hi! That was me!adianeschu wrote: »12/10-7589Someone was asking about if I was still having health problems. I am, I go to a nerologist on Dec 27, Maybe she can figure out why I'm still having headaches and pressure on my cranial. Thanks for asking. I am admiring how many steps you are managing even when you are not feeling as well as you could be. I am glad your appointment is soon and hopefully an effective treatment plan follows!
@lindamtuck2018 Way to take it on, Linda! Like you, I had a couple of days this week where I struggled very much to stay in control (And TOO much chocolate yesterday for me, too!!!). And like you are doing today, I dug in deep on the exercise front to get my focus back. Good job on kicking those old thoughts to the curb!!lindamtuck2018 wrote: »What I am not ok with is all the chocolate I ate. Days like yesterday make me realize how disordered my eating still is. I was feeling depressed by the end of last week because of not being able to eat. Now that my stomach is happy, I am struggling with the urge to binge. I will have to be vigilant about this. I even fought with myself to log yesterday. I figured why not just take a week off from logging. Nope, the only two days I promised myself I did not have to log my food is Christmas Eve and day. Anyways, let’s say I met my calorie goal yesterday and then some. I am off for my injections shortly. I will get my walking done when I get home. My rings will be closed and I will meet my step goal.
I think this time of year has so much stress and lots of tempting food. We are only half way through the week and I ate out twice. I will admit I did have chocolate yesterday again but this time I measured and had one serving. Still it’s not something I want to get into regularly. I got to get the chocolate out of my apartment.0 -
DECEMBER WEEK 2 RESULTS
TOP 5 STEPPERS ARE:
@1st @iLive2Walk 122,671 steps
@2nd @Hotspur11 91,070 steps
@3rd @Mama530 84,918 steps
@4th @myhands4God 81,792 steps
5th @laquita606 75,292 steps
GREAT JOB EVERYONE
As A Group We Walked 877,625 steps
WELL DONE EVERYONE
RECOGNIZING EVERYONE WHO PLEDGED THEIR STEPS
@lindamtuck2018 5/7
@aactuallyaash 0/7
@itladyee 4/7
@Mama530 5/7
@adianeschu 6/7
@Hotspur11 7/7
@RoblinB 6/7
@laquita606 5/7
@Slimmersixties 5/7
@Learningmoments 3/7
@iLive2Walk 7/7
@FindingSamMon 6/7
@prodigal6766 5/7
@myhands4God 6/70 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Steps: 3,859
Rings:❌
Daily walk:❌
I am ok with not reaching my goals yesterday. Needed a day of being a lazy pants. What I am not ok with is all the chocolate I ate. Days like yesterday make me realize how disordered my eating still is. I was feeling depressed by the end of last week because of not being able to eat. Now that my stomach is happy, I am struggling with the urge to binge. I will have to be vigilant about this. I even fought with myself to log yesterday. I figured why not just take a week off from logging. Nope, the only two days I promised myself I did not have to log my food is Christmas Eve and day. Anyways, let’s say I met my calorie goal yesterday and then some. I am off for my injections shortly. I will get my walking done when I get home. My rings will be closed and I will meet my step goal.
Have a great Tuesday!
This is a constant struggle for me. I used to sneak food as a child and as an adult, I have gone through serious periods of binge eating. When I stop tracking or weighing myself, I know that I'm about to slide back into some bad habits. So I really have to force myself to track and weigh no matter what. If I've gained, I need to know. And if I've lost...I need to know.0 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970 You must have missed my post for steps. Sorry, I only posted steps once. We are very glad you are feeling better. Thank you for all your hard work.
Learningmoments Posts: 668 Member
December 16 edited December 16
Steps
Goal: 5,000 I lowered my goal a couple of weeks ago. I was struggling to get 5K.
12/10 - 2126
12/11 - 6154
12/12 - 5162
12/13 -5786
12/14 -3701
12/15 -2664
12/16 -1256
Total: 26849
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Cold weather makes it hard to get steps.
Goal for steps: 5k
12/17: 2795
12/18:2636
12/19:3349
12/20:5685
12/21:
12/22:
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aneedlecraft
Thursday check-in
PW: 317
CW: 3152 -
ChickieBoom22 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Steps: 3,859
Rings:❌
Daily walk:❌
I am ok with not reaching my goals yesterday. Needed a day of being a lazy pants. What I am not ok with is all the chocolate I ate. Days like yesterday make me realize how disordered my eating still is. I was feeling depressed by the end of last week because of not being able to eat. Now that my stomach is happy, I am struggling with the urge to binge. I will have to be vigilant about this. I even fought with myself to log yesterday. I figured why not just take a week off from logging. Nope, the only two days I promised myself I did not have to log my food is Christmas Eve and day. Anyways, let’s say I met my calorie goal yesterday and then some. I am off for my injections shortly. I will get my walking done when I get home. My rings will be closed and I will meet my step goal.
Have a great Tuesday!
This is a constant struggle for me. I used to sneak food as a child and as an adult, I have gone through serious periods of binge eating. When I stop tracking or weighing myself, I know that I'm about to slide back into some bad habits. So I really have to force myself to track and weigh no matter what. If I've gained, I need to know. And if I've lost...I need to know.
The biggest thing that has helped me with the binge eating is therapy. I learned my triggers. I have to be very aware of those urges to binge. I have to look at what’s happening in my life that maybe triggering those urges. For me, stress and poor sleep get me every time. Yesterday was a very stressful day and my sleep has been terrible lately. Those urges to binge were so strong yesterday. I felt wore out just from fighting them. I have to give myself credit though because I haven’t had a big binge in awhile. I would eat 1000’s of calories in one sitting. Like you I would sneak food and then go by myself to eat them. I know with binge eating disorder, I will fight the urges to binge for the rest of my life. I have to remember the tools that I have learned though at times it is easier said than done. Weighing daily helps me also. I did take a break from the scales a few months ago for a couple of weeks when I was having a lot of bloating due to a stomach problem. The big swings in my weight messed with my head.
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aneedlecraft wrote: »aneedlecraft
Thursday check-in
PW: 317
CW: 315
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@lindamtuck2018 Even so, I think your actions yesterday are a good example of the adjustments of maintenance. I know for myself, chocolate is never going to leave my life completely. Although I can push these things out of my days when in it is "diet on", how do I balance such things for the rest of my life? These are the questions that worry me for maintenance. Thanks for sharing your last two days with us.lindamtuck2018 wrote: »I will admit I did have chocolate yesterday again but this time I measured and had one serving. Still it’s not something I want to get into regularly. I got to get the chocolate out of my apartment.0 -
Steps: 6,869
Rings:✔️
Daily walk:✔️
I got more walking done than I expected. I would do a walk and when I finished I set a timer for 30 minutes then do a walk again. I did this until I couldn’t take the pain anymore. Problem with this is the pain back/leg is really bad today. I will take it easy and I will be back at it tomorrow.
Yesterday, was a stressful day. As most of you know I am taking ozempic for my diabetes. It has helped me lose weight and get to goal. For me, the ozempic dulls the food noise in my head. Now for the stress, I can’t get my prescription refilled as no one has ozempic available. I phone 20+ drugstore yesterday afternoon. I have enough left for one injection. I am absolutely terrified that I will gain my weight back. Also, I don’t want to experience the strong food noise again. Not having that constant noise has been good for my mental health. I know for the most part, I have made some good changes to my diet. I eat more fruit and my snacks are healthier choices. I am praying I can continue these new habits without the ozempic as they don’t expect the shortage to be over until the spring.
Sorry for the rant.
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Learningmoments wrote: »I keep running across information of how important core strength is to functional movements. I know this but it is easier to ignore it than do. So I am getting my mindset changed and going for it. There! Now I have put it out there. Now I just need to follow through.
@Learningmoments I, too, am working on adding tiny bits of core work to my daily life (something I have never enjoyed so it's baby steps!) It is getting easier in some ways. Just wanted to cheer for you as you get started (even if you are still just contemplating...i.e., working on that mindset) Your post made me smile because (as you probably are well aware) I use this forum in the same way - "If I put it out there...."
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aneedlecraft wrote: »aneedlecraft
Thursday check-in
PW: 317
CW: 315
Great job!!1 -
@lindamtuck2018
Aactuallyaash
Tuesday
Pw: 232.2
Cw:230.6
Was holding off on this weigh in bc of some less than ideal food choices due to stress, but I'm not disappointed. Now, to hop back into the effort and take the stressors as they come! Happy holidays Downsizers!3 -
Learningmoments wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970 You must have missed my post for steps. Sorry, I only posted steps once. We are very glad you are feeling better. Thank you for all your hard work.
Learningmoments Posts: 668 Member
December 16 edited December 16
Steps
Goal: 5,000 I lowered my goal a couple of weeks ago. I was struggling to get 5K.
12/10 - 2126
12/11 - 6154
12/12 - 5162
12/13 -5786
12/14 -3701
12/15 -2664
12/16 -1256
Total: 26849
Sorry I didn't realize you changed your step goal ... I changed the results0 -
SW - 630
PW - 444
CW - 440.4
Sticking with the "4" theme. Down 3.6 lbs and knocking on the door of a 190 total loss. What a wild ride this year. Got started with yall in April and now at the years end I am almost 200 lbs lighter. I love yall and appreciate the huge part you've played in saving my life. Lots more work to do in the coming year, but I am ready and know yall got my back.
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aactuallyaash wrote: »@lindamtuck2018
Aactuallyaash
Tuesday
Pw: 232.2
Cw:230.6
Was holding off on this weigh in bc of some less than ideal food choices due to stress, but I'm not disappointed. Now, to hop back into the effort and take the stressors as they come! Happy holidays Downsizers!
Awesome!!1
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