Downsizers Team Chat - DECEMBER 2023
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question:
Tell us about your diet. Are you following a special diet such as keto or weight watchers? Do you weigh and measure your food? Why or why not? Do you read the labels on food before you buy it? Are there any foods you avoid because you can’t stop at one?
Remember, there is no judgement here. Everyone has to follow a nutritional plan that works for them.
I love the keto diet ...but since being injured and being sick I am having a hard time so I am just counting calories .. I am hoping to return in January to the keto diet ...I do weigh all my food and I do read labels0 -
Hi Downsizers!
What a crazy week this has been. I went holiday caroling with some members of my chorus...so much fun! Had an office holiday party and went to two friends holiday parties on Sunday. One was a cookie exchange and the other was a birthday/holiday party.
I have been practicing gentle dieting (is this a thing?) where I'm really kind to myself about my food choices and just promise to try again tomorrow if I do something that wasn't quite in my plan. Mostly I've been able to stick to my plan with some careful preparation.
Question:
Tell us about your diet. Are you following a special diet such as keto or weight watchers? Do you weigh and measure your food? Why or why not? Do you read the labels on food before you buy it? Are there any foods you avoid because you can’t stop at one?
Remember, there is no judgement here. Everyone has to follow a nutritional plan that works for them.
In 2013, I was introduced to a 12 step program for compulsive overeaters that was an offshoot from OA. I stuck to it religiously for 2 years and lost over 110 pounds. The program is incredibly restrictive and you essentially give up all carbs with the exception of fruits and vegetables. No bread, no rice, no potatoes, no alcohol, no sugar. I tried three times to commit to this program over the course of 10 years and I just couldn't do it. Mostly because I couldn't envision a future where I never ate cake, bread, pasta or drank alcohol again. It was always a diet for me and not a lifestyle.
I started working with a nutritionist at the end of last year and she helped me incorporate the things from that program that I liked and leave the things that I didn't like out. I track my food. Plan my week around events that are important to me but mostly I don't beat up on myself if things aren't perfect. Most days I eat like this:
Breakfast: 8oz full fat plain Greek yogurt, 8oz fruit (strawberries, blueberries, bananas - whatever I want) and 1oz granola
Lunch: 16oz raw veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, broccoli, peppers, spinach) 2tbsp salad dressing where sugar is not one of the first five ingredients and 4oz protein (chicken, shrimp, tuna, lean beef etc)
Dinner: 8oz cooked veggies, 8oz raw veggies and 4oz protein
I drink coffee and creamer in the morning and tea and water throughout the day.
But if I go to a cookie party...I eat cookies.
The weight loss has been slow but steady for me.
Weigh-in day: Monday
PW: 235.2
CW: 234.7
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question:
Tell us about your diet. Are you following a special diet such as keto or weight watchers? Do you weigh and measure your food? Why or why not? Do you read the labels on food before you buy it? Are there any foods you avoid because you can’t stop at one?
Remember, there is no judgement here. Everyone has to follow a nutritional plan that works for them.
I don’t think I am in ketosis, but I am heavily restricting my carbs. I gave MFP my goals and it came up with a certain amount of calories that I need to stick to, so I do, and I do measure everything so that I can be accurate. And I do read the labels. I have to.
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Pretty sure I did my weigh in yesterday0
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Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW : 216.7
CW : 214.7
STEPS:
12/3: 17,992
12/4: 13,697
12/5: 15,108
12/6: 13,581
12/7: 13,679
12/8: 5,465
12/9: 7,5853 -
iLive2Walk wrote: »Question:
Tell us about your diet. Are you following a special diet such as keto or weight watchers? Do you weigh and measure your food? Why or why not? Do you read the labels on food before you buy it? Are there any foods you avoid because you can’t stop at one?
Remember, there is no judgement here. Everyone has to follow a nutritional plan that works for them.
I'm not following any special diets, jut calorie counting. I try to weigh and measure everything I eat. I recently changed the way I track. I figured out how many calories I would need to maintain my weight at my goal weight and turned off the excercise credit on MFP. I used to allow myself 1/2 of the the calories gained by exercise, but my weight loss slowed down considerably as I am gettting closer to goal. If I just removed the exercise, the 1,200 calories that MFP gave me was WAY to low for me to sustain, so had to figure out something else. This seems to be working for me for now. I also try to intermittent fast (8 hour eating window). If pizza is on the table I can't stop at one piece - only have it on occasion. I also have cut out the alcohol which tends to make me forget my goals.
I never could do 1200 calories. Way too restrictive for me. I chuckled at your alcohol comment. It certainly does that. I hate having to log alcohol when I have it. When I was in the Dominican last year, I wouldn’t want to see my calories. I can only imagine how many calories in a pina colada. I am making Newfie Christmas slush this year. Maybe I should calculate the calories before I buy the ingredients. It might make me reconsider. It has a couple of kinds of juice, frozen lemonade, sugar and vodka.FindingSamMon wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Question
Tell us about your fitness routine. (Type, how often, etc.). Is there any type of exercise that you haven’t tried but would like to do?
I did a 6-week full body strength program that I liked. I have been incorporating it into the gym day split I've gone back to. My gym days are push, pull, legs, full body with a 30 min 1.5 mile(ish) walk after lifting and non-gym days are a 1 hour 3(ish) mile walk.
I want to try reformer Pilates because it looks interesting, fun and challenging. I haven't tried it because the classes are pretty expensive. I've done home Pilates videos in the past, but I find them so boring. It seems like something I'd enjoy in a class setting.
I used to love going to group fitness classes. Sounds like you have a great fitness plan.
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ChickieBoom22 wrote: »Hi Downsizers!
What a crazy week this has been. I went holiday caroling with some members of my chorus...so much fun! Had an office holiday party and went to two friends holiday parties on Sunday. One was a cookie exchange and the other was a birthday/holiday party.
I have been practicing gentle dieting (is this a thing?) where I'm really kind to myself about my food choices and just promise to try again tomorrow if I do something that wasn't quite in my plan. Mostly I've been able to stick to my plan with some careful preparation.
Question
Tell us about your diet. Are you following a special diet such as keto or weight watchers? Do you weigh and measure your food? Why or why not? Do you read the labels on food before you buy it? Are there any foods you avoid because you can’t stop at one?
Remember, there is no judgement here. Everyone has to follow a nutritional plan that works for them.
In 2013, I was introduced to a 12 step program for compulsive overeaters that was an offshoot from OA. I stuck to it religiously for 2 years and lost over 110 pounds. The program is incredibly restrictive and you essentially give up all carbs with the exception of fruits and vegetables. No bread, no rice, no potatoes, no alcohol, no sugar. I tried three times to commit to this program over the course of 10 years and I just couldn't do it. Mostly because I couldn't envision a future where I never ate cake, bread, pasta or drank alcohol again. It was always a diet for me and not a lifestyle.
I started working with a nutritionist at the end of last year and she helped me incorporate the things from that program that I liked and leave the things that I didn't like out. I track my food. Plan my week around events that are important to me but mostly I don't beat up on myself if things aren't perfect. Most days I eat like this:
Breakfast: 8oz full fat plain Greek yogurt, 8oz fruit (strawberries, blueberries, bananas - whatever I want) and 1oz granola
Lunch: 16oz raw veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, broccoli, peppers, spinach) 2tbsp salad dressing where sugar is not one of the first five ingredients and 4oz protein (chicken, shrimp, tuna, lean beef etc)
Dinner: 8oz cooked veggies, 8oz raw veggies and 4oz protein
I drink coffee and creamer in the morning and tea and water throughout the day.
But if I go to a cookie party...I eat cookies.
The weight loss has been slow but steady for me.
Weigh-in day: Monday
PW: 235.2
CW: 234.7
Hope everyone has a great week!
I think your gentle diet sounds good. I think all we can do is get up each morning and try to improve on what we did the day before. Also, not beating ourselves up is so important. Nice loss! Remember slow and steady wins the race. It took me almost 4 years to reach my goal weight but that’s ok.Pretty sure I did my weigh in yesterday
I have your weight. I mark all the weight comments with an insightful when I note them.Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW : 216.7
CW : 214.7
STEPS:
12/3: 17,992
12/4: 13,697
12/5: 15,108
12/6: 13,581
12/7: 13,679
12/8: 5,465
12/9: 7,585
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps
Goal: 6,000
12/10 - 9,811
12/11 - 12,515
12/12 - 7,393
12/13 -
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Steps: 4,785
Rings:✔️
Daily walk:✔️
Met all my goals yesterday. Today’s goals: steps, close the rings and have a nap. I have to get my Christmas list sorted out so that’s another goal.
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Wednesday Question:
What do you expect to gain from this team? Is there anything we can change? Do you have any suggestions? We are always open to new ideas.
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@Megan_smartiepants1970 @prodigal6766
I have thought about trying keto or low carb in the past. I know lots of people have had great success doing them. I watched Megan lose over 100 pounds doing Keto. One reason I haven’t is I don’t know if I would have the discipline to stick to it so kudos to you both.1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970 @prodigal6766
I have thought about trying keto or low carb in the past. I know lots of people have had great success doing them. I watched Megan lose over 100 pounds doing Keto. One reason I haven’t is I don’t know if I would have the discipline to stick to it so kudos to you both.
Thanks ... I find it one of the easier diets to follow ... I just can't stand long enough to meal prep ... I will be starting physical therapy in January according to my Dr ... crossing fingers that I finally get to start PT .. I want my life back without being sick or injured
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myhands4God wrote: »I have been very confused on where to share things and what to share. I also didn't loose anything as of yet. I had a rough week last week and I didn't make the best choices. This week I am back on track and I have batched cooked my meals for the week. I am focused on making change.
CW-194.8
12/01/23--steps 8,983 exercise 33 min
12/02/23 11,071 34 min
12/03/23 9,283 51 min
12/04/23 13,685 41 min
12/05/23 12,979 40 min
12/06/23 9,324
12/07/23 10,099
12/08/23 7,178
12/09/23 8,339 30 min
12/10/23 9,476 30 min
I have added you to the step challenge...I need a pledge of how many steps you will be doing daily ...Thanks
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DECEMBER WEEK 1 RESULTS
TOP 5 STEPPERS ARE:
1st @iLive2Walk 139,251 steps
2nd @Prodigal16766 100,722 steps
3rd @Hotspur11 90,822 steps
4th @Mama530 87,107 steps
5th @myhands4God 70,887 steps
GREAT JOB EVERYONE
As A Group We Walked 896,193 steps
Fantastic Job Everybody
RECOGNIZING EVERYONE WHO PLEDGED THEIR STEPS:
@lindamtuck2018 5/7
@aactuallyaash 0/7
@itladyee 1/7
@Mama530 5/7
@adianeschu 7/7
@Hotspur11 7/7
@RoblinB 7/7
@laquita606 3/7
@Slimmersixties 0/7
@Learningmoments 2/7
@iLive2Walk 7/7
@FindingSamMon 6/7
@Prodigal16766 6/7
@myhands4God 7/71 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970 @prodigal6766
I have thought about trying keto or low carb in the past. I know lots of people have had great success doing them. I watched Megan lose over 100 pounds doing Keto. One reason I haven’t is I don’t know if I would have the discipline to stick to it so kudos to you both.
Thanks ... I find it one of the easier diets to follow ... I just can't stand long enough to meal prep ... I will be starting physical therapy in January according to my Dr ... crossing fingers that I finally get to start PT .. I want my life back without being sick or injured
I hear you. Between my back, the neuropathy, med changes and the nausea it’s been down right depressing.3 -
Steps: 5,566
Rings:✔️
Daily walk:✔️
Really don’t understand how I got many steps. I spent a lot of time sitting in my chair yesterday. Today’s goals: steps, rings, walk, Christmas cards and get that pesky gift list done. I am starting to stress about Christmas which will not help my sleep issues and could lead to binge eating.
Hope your day goes well.
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Steps
Goal: 6,000
12/10 - 9,811
12/11 - 12,515
12/12 - 7,393
12/13 - 3,826
12/14 -
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Step Challenge - Goal 8,500
12/10 ~ 7,922
12/11 ~ 8,647
12/12 ~ 6,772
12/13 ~ 8,077
12/14 ~
12/15
12/16
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SW - 630
PW - 448
CW - 444
Hey yall! Love some good round numbers.. especially since my lucky number is 4, my weight was 444, and I lost an even 4 lbs. Doesn't get any better than that. Pretty good week over here- Got the courage to post some before/current pictures (still feel like I'm going to puke and want to delete them), got my steps back up to where they should be now that my foot is back to solid, got my medal yesterday for last weeks 5k.. I can't complain. Still a few weeks of holidays left though - pray for me lol
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SW - 630
PW - 448
CW - 444
Hey yall! Love some good round numbers.. especially since my lucky number is 4, my weight was 444, and I lost an even 4 lbs. Doesn't get any better than that. Pretty good week over here- Got the courage to post some before/current pictures (still feel like I'm going to puke and want to delete them), got my steps back up to where they should be now that my foot is back to solid, got my medal yesterday for last weeks 5k.. I can't complain. Still a few weeks of holidays left though - pray for me lol
Much love yall
Amazing Nacho ... So very proud of you and your accomplishments ... You are awesome 1 -
@NachDeezy You are doing great! You got this!
I am embracing the idea of really focusing on strength training. Especially the core. 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. 1 -
SlimmerSixties Friday weigh in
Pw 179.6
Cw 177.5
No idea how that happened as i ate more and exercised less this week than i have for 3 months! But then i always think my weight loss/ gain is a week behind my behaviour!!
Only 1.5lb to my goal and i know i will get there before the end of the year!2 -
SW - 630
PW - 448
CW - 444
Hey yall! Love some good round numbers.. especially since my lucky number is 4, my weight was 444, and I lost an even 4 lbs. Doesn't get any better than that. Pretty good week over here- Got the courage to post some before/current pictures (still feel like I'm going to puke and want to delete them), got my steps back up to where they should be now that my foot is back to solid, got my medal yesterday for last weeks 5k.. I can't complain. Still a few weeks of holidays left though - pray for me lol
Much love yall
Wow look at you go!!!
I keep those before photos as a reminder I'll never be that person again and stuck to the fridge they are the biggest motivation ever!
Well done, i can't wait till Thursdays to see how much you lost!0 -
JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Friday (Dec 15, 2023)
PW: 241.2
CW: 242.6
Another long week at work and I'm looking forward to time off with family.1 -
Slimmersixties wrote: »SlimmerSixties Friday weigh in
Pw 179.6
Cw 177.5
No idea how that happened as i ate more and exercised less this week than i have for 3 months! But then i always think my weight loss/ gain is a week behind my behaviour!!
Only 1.5lb to my goal and i know i will get there before the end of the year!
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SW - 630
PW - 448
CW - 444
Hey yall! Love some good round numbers.. especially since my lucky number is 4, my weight was 444, and I lost an even 4 lbs. Doesn't get any better than that. Pretty good week over here- Got the courage to post some before/current pictures (still feel like I'm going to puke and want to delete them), got my steps back up to where they should be now that my foot is back to solid, got my medal yesterday for last weeks 5k.. I can't complain. Still a few weeks of holidays left though - pray for me lol
Much love yall
Amazing loss for the week! Looks like you will be hitting a new decade before 2024. I remember the first time I posted before/after photos I felt the same way. Would you be able to post them here in the group? We are all so proud of you. You are a great cheerleader to the rest of the group and we appreciate that.Slimmersixties wrote: »SlimmerSixties Friday weigh in
Pw 179.6
Cw 177.5
No idea how that happened as i ate more and exercised less this week than i have for 3 months! But then i always think my weight loss/ gain is a week behind my behaviour!!
Only 1.5lb to my goal and i know i will get there before the end of the year!
Very nice loss! You will definitely get to goal by the end of the year. It’s weird how our bodies do that.JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Friday (Dec 15, 2023)
PW: 241.2
CW: 242.6
Another long week at work and I'm looking forward to time off with family.
Are you getting much time off during Christmas? You certainly deserve it.
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Steps: 5,477
Rings:✔️
Daily walk:✔️
PW 156.8
CW 155
Again, I do not recommend losing weight like this. I am not eating enough. I am surprised I am not down more. The nausea is making me angry as I really love eating.
Have a great Friday! The weekend is here.
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