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  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,229 Member
    MaddawgMadsen wrote: »
    We got more snow last night. In town it is about 6 inches (~15cm) total this week. In the county where I work (about 10 miles north of town), we got somewhere between 8-10 (~20-25cm) inches and it is still snowing. I will be getting plenty of shoveling exercise in today!
    I am seriously jealous. We got about 10 cm (4") of icy yucky snow, but today it is colder so at least it isn't turning to slush! I'm holding out for some real, nice, fluffy snow. We're short on that stuff.

    OK - time to get up off the chair! I hope your insides are feeling better @EvMakesChanges - heartburn blows. I get it from pasta, bread, all that flour stuff. I was so bummed the other day - I made a gorgeous loaf of bread for the tall guy. Had the heel, sliced really thin, and paid for it all afternoon. It didn't last too long, but yuck. Isn't getting older fun? I'm glad your lasagna was delicious, though. Maybe keep some Gaviscon in the house for special occasions!
  • lindamartin27
    lindamartin27 Posts: 48 Member
    WEIGH IN DAY

    PW: 218.3
    CW: 217.3
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,229 Member
    eggfreak wrote: »
    I'm still finding exercise motivation low. Went for a walk in the cold dark after work but maybe that was more to avoid putting away the Christmas tree and ornaments. Managing the food intake and will rely on that for now - have got to order those sneakers recommended by Kali. Thought you all would enjoy the following ;)
    That list of months is hilarious!

    Managing your food intake is the most important part of the equation - don't worry right away about the exercise. When I started getting serious about finally losing a bunch of weight, I could not bring myself to exercise intentionally until the diet part had made inroads on improving how I felt. The body re-composition and other perks of adding exercise only came along later. And once you have those sneakers, you'll want to!
  • Kali225
    Kali225 Posts: 720 Member
    where does the day go? midnight just sneaks up on my every time.

    pretty good day here but I worked way too late. again, no real need for it, it can all wait for tomorrow. I decided to drive to NY tomorrow night instead of today since I didn't have much time to pack and I can probably log off work a bit early tomorrow to beat traffic and save some daylight. excited to snowboard! not sure what to expect from weigh in since I also have my lovely TOM this week. ugh.

    @eggfreak love the calendar :D
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,326 Member
    lauren_989 wrote: »
    I had a BUSY day at work today and thought I overate because I didn't track until now. Well, I did overeat, but not as bad as I thought! I am still under maintenance which is a win in my book!

    I love this! I often find what I thought I ate isn't as bad as I imagined, once I just put it in. Great insight. Sounds like you have a great strategy for the weekend buffet too. Good planning makes all the difference!
  • zumbaforever
    zumbaforever Posts: 7,056 Member
    @eggfreak I received an email saying you sent a friend request. For some reason it doesn't show up on my Kindle. Will have to check my computer at work. So sorry.

    @MaddawgMadsen nice game! I used to bowl. Average was 173-177 usually. Not much handicap of course. Quit because I hated coming home late and having to shower and do laundry. Cigarette smoke was a cloud in the bowling alley. Great game!

    Did an upper body, and then stretch workout. Felt great. Still no clams for my fish Martin. Left work half hour early. Got to the store 1645. They were again closed. And of course no one in the front half could help me. Or tell me the hours with any certainty for the meat/seafood counter. Very frustrating.

  • StayFITTer
    StayFITTer Posts: 973 Member
    Rooting for you @wishfuljune and your awesome active weekend and gateway to a sense of normalcy/routine.
  • StayFITTer
    StayFITTer Posts: 973 Member
    jugar wrote: »
    eggfreak wrote: »
    I'm still finding exercise motivation low. Went for a walk in the cold dark after work but maybe that was more to avoid putting away the Christmas tree and ornaments. Managing the food intake and will rely on that for now - have got to order those sneakers recommended by Kali. Thought you all would enjoy the following ;)
    That list of months is hilarious!

    Managing your food intake is the most important part of the equation - don't worry right away about the exercise. When I started getting serious about finally losing a bunch of weight, I could not bring myself to exercise intentionally until the diet part had made inroads on improving how I felt. The body re-composition and other perks of adding exercise only came along later. And once you have those sneakers, you'll want to!

    @jugar What a sage perspective! Yes, I agree. Food intake is a foundational habit to master. As the saying goes, “20% exercise 80% diet.”
  • StayFITTer
    StayFITTer Posts: 973 Member
    edited January 12
    @Kali225 please forgive my learning curve. I see the shoes and link you mentioned. I’m learning the importance of staying on top of the thread.

    @EvMakesChanges Did you know we were in the same group? Why am I just now finding this out partner? 🤗

    @ashleycarole86 Thanks for the clarity on what to self report. For the most part I’m good with steps only—I might add my PiYo class cause I feel like my watch doesn’t pick up the movement like it could/should.

    @jugar Appreciate your Duck Mode/cravings post you made—I might need expand the analogy and to apply this thinking to unpleasant work related task! 🤦🏾‍♀️
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,229 Member
    Hi ho! It's Friday!

    Somehow, I did not celebrate the Friday weigh-in people with a reminder last night! Usually it is the last thing I do before heading to bed, but I just shut the computer and didn't look back. SO, better late than never! Fabulous Friday people:

    @EvMakesChanges
    @wishfuljune - got yours - you're the first this week!
    @Kali225
    @Pearl4686
    @micki48

    Thanks!
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,229 Member
    @StayFITTer thanks for all your encouragement and wisdom! I love your post with "how I'm doing" and "room for improvement". That is a seriously useful format. And don't forget to throw out any intentions that you try and that just don't seem to be working. Sometimes we have a great idea, only to find out that in practice, it isn't right for this moment, or for you. It's all a big experiment, right?

    I also found the Ultimate Accountability Challenge to be amazing years ago. It helped me gradually establish my non-negotiables. Keeping both feet in a decision and not saying "maybe" is a superpower. There might be days when it is impossible, but sticking with the commitments is a skill that gets stronger and stronger with practice. I can't say it gets infallible - nothing does! - but it does get better.

    @Gidgitgoescrzy YES - careful shoe fitting and the horrible individuality of feet are so important. Sometimes even the professional advice just doesn't work. I have horrible neuromas, on one foot made much worse by this past summer's experience of having a large scared horse stomp on it. I keep getting told that I need a whack ton of support, special orthotics (which I have), a rigid sole, and to never go barefoot. It's all a complete failure for me. I feel so much better in minimalist footwear, supplemented by lots of good foot exercises and flexibility. Staying rigid makes the pain go through the roof. Again, keep experimenting! As to a weekend of football - I'm clueless about that. Have a great time!

    Riding day - let's go see what Mr. Jasper is feeling like this morning. It's going to be nice out for a couple of hours :smiley:
  • MaddawgMadsen
    MaddawgMadsen Posts: 332 Member
    Gidgitgoescrzy wrote: »

    I would like to make a suggestion on the shoes, you should go get fitted, it really depends on your foot, and how you step.

    This. 100% this. Buy the shoes that are fitted to you. I did this when I was running a lot 12 years ago. I was fitted to Brooks Ghost because I am the opposite of @Gidgitgoescrzy with no arch (flat feet). I have now owned eight pairs of Ghosts. In fact, I am wearing a pair right now and realizing that even though they're my newest pair, they will need to be replaced soon because of the wear I've put on them. Getting the shoes that are fitted to your feet will help tremendously! As humans, we are on our feet a lot and because of that many of the issues and pain we feel actually start with the feet. Treat them right, and they will treat you right.

    @kali225 - have fun snowboarding this weekend! And, don't work too hard. It will be there for you tomorrow. ... or rather, Monday.

    @zumbaforever - That is a great average! My current average is 152 in one league and 158 in the other. 222 is my second/third highest score. I've gotten 223 twice, now 222. And, many 219s and under. Never a 600 series though. If there were still a cloud of cigarette smoke in the alleys, I would not bowl. I have a teammate who smokes between games and I have to be careful to not stand near her when she comes back in because there's still enough smoke on her to trigger my asthma if I'm not careful.

    @ashleycarole86 - Thursday, January 11th - 3,831 - winter is killing my step counts. It was right around 0 Fahrenheit this morning. Highs only in the teens lately. A good amount of snow and lots of wind to really add to the chill. Not ideal for walking or getting steps in.
  • Kali225
    Kali225 Posts: 720 Member
    Friday Weigh-In
    PW: 256.8
    CW: 255.6

    very pleased with this. and I am getting a lot done at work this morning which I love, including leading a call - my team recently started giving me a bit more responsibility, hope that's a good sign for my upcoming performance review & raise/bonus discussion haha.

    @StayFITTer agree with Jolene and Vicki here about getting a shoe specific to you - Brooks are quite a popular brand but I suggested these to Sylvia specifically because it sounds like she is having the same type of pain that I have been. Hokas have blown up in popularity the last 2 years, I hear they are really comfortable - unfortunately they do not really make a "support" shoe line so that brand has never been an option for me (even prior to tendonitis symptoms, I pronate quite intensely). so lots of variety out there! let us know what you end up going with! and happy to hear this team is helping you stay on track. we've been extra active recently and I am loving the waterfall of posts! [but it is easy to fall behind when we are so chatty haha]

    @Gidgitgoescrzy I don't have much stake in the AFC side of playoffs at this point but I am happy for Flacco, too! some crazy storylines developing this season haha

    @wishfuljune I hope you are getting good sleep at least with all these long workdays!
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,326 Member
    @lindamartin27
    So so sorry to hear that this weather had an impact on your chicken coops and that you lost a chicken. Heartbreaking for sure....

    We are hunkered down working from home but we do have to go out tonight for curling. Once we get home I don't think we have any reason to leave the house for the rest of the weekend so we'll stay close by to stay warm. I would like to do some Peloton workouts as the opportunities slipped away for me during the week due to appointments, long commutes, and other things.

    I also have a week 1 step report to generate before all the week 2 numbers start rolling in so I'll be working on that as well!

    Have a good weekend all (and go Bills!)
  • cleaneater80
    cleaneater80 Posts: 476 Member
    @lindamartin27 hope the storm passes quickly and the Chickens can be safe. Thoughts are with you on the loss of one.

    @ashleycarole86 I'm in the same boat and hibernating. My poor dog has been in the house the past 2 days and she's going crazy. Need to find more activities for a 1 year old German Shepherd because she loves winter, just not this cold snap we are in.

    I haven't been very active on here and will have limited time to say hi but I'm cheering you on from the sidelines.

    PW- 164.6
    CW - 165.6

    Have a great weekend friends
  • lindamartin27
    lindamartin27 Posts: 48 Member
    @ashleycarole86 @cleaneater80

    Thank you for your kind words and thoughts. Meant more than you know. Finish off the day strong. Was able to get rest of my flock in another coop that we finished by lunch today. Got them setup for the extreme cold weather we have coming. Ended up with almost 16,000 steps already from the incident. Everyone stay safe and warm. ❤️
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,229 Member
    @lindamartin27 Wow - that is a big job, and it sounds like you have gotten your flock safe and warm now. Storms can really wreak havoc. You certainly deserve a nice quiet night, safe and warm for you too. :heart:

    Speaking of storms, when I was out riding today, I took one of our trails that goes around a rural airstrip for small planes. One plane is tied out there year round, and today when I rode past, the plane was upside down. It blew so hard here a few nights ago, that it pulled up the moorings and flipped the thing. I hope the guy has good insurance... At least today, there was a good spell of sunshine, still under freezing so that gravel roads didn't get super icy again, and Jasper and I had a nice outing. A rooster scared him a bit - crowing so loudly from his yard that he startled Jasper every time! We survived, and Jasper now has another scary thing that he lived through.

    Keep warm - ride the Pelotons, dance the videos, step the steps and enjoy the good food! Have a great weekend, everyone!
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,229 Member
    Last line-up of the week! Remaining Friday and all Saturday people, here you go :smiley:

    @EvMakesChanges
    @Pearl4686
    @micki48
    @CupcakeCrusoe
    @zankash23
    @veronica1359

    Thanks!
  • StayFITTer
    StayFITTer Posts: 973 Member
    edited January 13
    @lindamartin27 Sorry for your loss, but way to finish the day strong. Be encouraged and stay warm.


    @micki48 Good luck with your weigh-in and catching up with post. Can’t wait to get replying down to a science! 🤦🏾‍♀️

    @jugar You have a great weekend
    as well. Thanks for sharing your riding adventures. Mr. Jasper sounds really sweet.

    @Kali225 @MaddawgMadsen @Gidgitgoescrzy

    Absolutely Re: Getting fitted and the best shoe for you. Honesty, I typically wear New Balance and we have a store in Michigan called Meier and they have BOGO for $1 shoes ever so often. I’ll use that to discover a shoe. .If I find a shoe I like, I typically buy it again, and put it on the shelf.

    With that said, I haven’t had a proper fitting in a while and I was blessed with a pair of Brooks over 10 years ago as a result. I learned that I supinate.

    I love learning what works for other people but thanks for the reminder to get fitted because that’s what I did
    Before I got the brooks—went to two different stores for opinions so we knew
    what to look for.


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