WaistAways Team Chat - JANUARY 2024
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Good morning WaistAways!
CW: 181.4!3 -
Love all the dialogue around shoes! There is a running/fitness store by us that I have thought about going to for shoes specifically for my circuit classes. My gym sneakers have basically lost most of their tread at this point. I may go this weekend and treat myself to getting shoes fitted!
@jugar - wow, an airplane flipped over!! That must have been quite the sight.
Yesterday was a day full of unplanned meals. I didn’t prep my breakfast because I was exhausted the night before, so I grabbed something on the road. At work, I thought our cafeteria still had a salad bar, but they don’t anymore because not enough people go into the office so they don’t stock it. I asked for a grilled chicken sandwich, and they only had crispy chicken, so I had that. Then when I got home, my husband had been so busy with home improvement projects, we both forgot to defrost the chicken! So we got Thai takeout and I had chicken and veggie stir fry over rice. I also had a beer, but I was so tired I only drank half of it with my dinner. I also didn’t get home until 7:30; it was another 11-hour work day filled with planned and unplanned meetings.
At least after all those unplanned meals, MFP shows I’m within range at least for my overall calories, so that made me feel better.
Today I have spin class (yay!!) and then the farmers market. We’re going to play board games with friends this afternoon and order pizza for an early dinner. I’ve got eggs for breakfast, and then a chicken and kale soup for lunch to get back on track before pizza tonight.
I hope everyone has a great weekend!5 -
@wishfuljune
Your work days are intense! That's a lot of hours at the office.. hope you enjoy your board game day today, how fun!
Yesterday night we curled and I opted out of eating at the restaurant after which we usually do. Came home and had my planned dinner. But, drank a bit more than I should have and then had some chips. Still a good day but I do better when I drink less. We have had many days of no alcohol at all so far this month which is fabulous.5 -
Friday weigh in on Saturday
PW 217.7
CW 217
Both of these weights are averages as I’m still swinging around a bit on the scale. I’ll post more later. Must take down Christmas because Alexa won’t do it! 😉5 -
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Good evening, Friends,
I try to read all posts, but sometimes, if I miss a day, I find the number of unread (by me) posts quite intimidating!
My biggest takeaways are -
- new puppy
- new shoes
- very cold weather
- snow
- weekend buffet
- Jasper continues to thrive
- poor chicken!
- wow! there are 14 of us on the Step Team!
I will return tomorrow for my weigh-in.
Stay well, Friends!
TTFN
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@ashleycarole86 great numbers stepping this week! Out of curiosity for the other step challenge, how many steps do you add on for my 60 minute body pump class?1
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hello from the mountains! I had an AWESOME day on the slopes, despite some truly terrible weather - it was raining half the morning, then sleet, then briefly turned to snow flurries and I was completely soaked when I went in for lunch. Luckily I found a spot for myself on a leather couch in front of a wood burning stove... toasty! took a while to feel dry and warm enough to head out again but so glad I did. Got 15 runs in, in total, my quads are completely shot (I forgot snowboarding is basically being in a half squat the entire day LOL) and my calves may straight up walk away from me tomorrow. but I feel great, ready to take on some slopes in Maine in 2 weeks, and confirmed that my gear can make it one more season - but I did order a new helmet and I'm going to use a coupon at REI to get new goggles.
@lindamartin27 so sorry about your chicken! glad you had a spot to move everybody else and keep them safe going forward.
@wishfuljune days where unplanned meals sneak in used to really stress me out but it sounds like you have or are building the right approach to the choices you do get so that kind of day doesn't totally throw you for a calorie loop. well done!
@jugar when you take Jasper on a trail, what trails are they? Were they created/cleared for riding? Or public access trails that allow horses? Something on your own property?
I am sliding into yoga and ordering pizza for dinner. I also picked up a 4 pack of cider to get a lil buzz on. the perfect winter Saturday.
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PW: 145.7
CW: 145.5
Sun- 15135
Mon: 14141
Tue- 16483
Wed - 10269
Thur - 16755
Fri - 13338
Sat - 74296 -
All kinds of great news today!
@kali225 even if your calves and quads are mad at you, it sounds like the rest of you had a fabulous time, even with the crappy weather! Well done
getting out no matter what, and getting over the threshold of uncertainty - win win!
I love the step team energy, and the distance from Barcelona across the border into France - what a gorgeous walk! We surely ended up in the fabulous town of Cerbère (named for Cerberus the 3-headed guardian of the underworld
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If we keep on walking north we'll get to the medieval wonders of Perpignan and Carcassonne. Fabulous places. I was lucky enough to play some concerts in that area way back in 1981 (or some time around then). It's nice to go back, even in our imaginations.
@micki48 I think you need to update Alexa. Not taking down the decorations! Shocking!
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lauren_989 wrote: »@ashleycarole86 great numbers stepping this week! Out of curiosity for the other step challenge, how many steps do you add on for my 60 minute body pump class?
Strength training conversion is 110 steps per minute3 -
PW=78,5Kg
CW=79,1Kg
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LAST CALL!
Two more weigh-ins to go for this week - I hope to see them by 10 hours from now
@EvMakesChanges
@Pearl4686
Thanks!0 -
CW: 184.6
Happy weekend, y’all!
I hope you’re all having some good quiet moments mixed with some walks and decent weather.
I’m going to bed now ‘cause I’m all worn out. More on the flip!4 -
@ashleycarole86
1/7 - 1/13
Sun: 6,644 steps
Mon: 3,183 steps
Tue: 35min pilates + 2,744 steps
Wed: 3,575 steps
Thu: 4,421 steps
Fri: 2,586 steps
Sat: 45min spin class + 5,807 steps1 -
Happy Sunday! I hope yours is starting as peacefully as mine. Here are today's lucky weigh-in people:
@YinxFed
@Zumbaforever
Looking forward to another great week of news, joys, struggles, and ideas.2 -
Steps for week Jan 7 - Jan 13
Jan 7 - 8,502
Jan 8 - 9,483
Jan 9 - 13,438
Jan 10 - 11,592
Jan 11 - 12,299
Jan 12 - 15,505
Jan 13 - 10,5143 -
Hi Waistaways! I hope you are having nice weekend 😊
@ashleycarole86 my steps 🥰
Sunday 7 Jan - 0
Monday 8th Jan - 8765
Tuesday 9th Jan - 9660
Wednesday 10th Jan - 12721
Thursday 11th Jan - 0
Friday 12th Jan - 14464
Saturday 13th Jan - 10962
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I am absolutely gutted.
I have such a massive weight gain that I could cry. I really can't believe that it is so massive 🤦😢
I did have 2 drinking sessions. Twice we went out with my friend for her leaving party and I also bought new bathroom scales. It showed 7lbs gain 😢 I am now weighing at 241lbs 😱🫣😢
I just can't believe. I have never been this weight.
@jugar can I please go to team support for the rest of the month? I don't want to record this weight as I will let the team down in our team standing 😢 I just can't believe this 😢😢😢
I am so embarrassed but I took the photo of the scales and this surely will be my starting point 😕5 -
The January Week 3 Group Challenge is open and starting today, running through Saturday, Jan 20th. Please join us for the Meet You at the Cooler Challenge. Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10907437/january-week-3-group-challenge-meet-you-at-the-cooler#latest
Hope to see you in the chat thread! Week 2 challenge remains open through today to allow participants to post their final tallies and me to post the top walkers.
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Jan 7-13 exercise:
Jan 7 - 16860 steps (included 161 minutes of snowshoeing)
Jan 8 - 10783 steps
Jan 9 - 9014 steps
Jan 10 - 13629 steps
Jan 11 - 11632 steps
Jan 12 - 8075 steps
Jan 13 - 3762 steps
Snowshoed on Sunday and curled on Friday. Missed a couple Peloton workouts earlier in the week and then could just not convince myself to get on there. Something to build on for the week ahead.1 -
Greetings Team,
I am seeing some very impressive steps and activities being recorded. Well done Team!
@strong_fit_ells please don't worry about your gained weight - it happens regularly. I will admit to sometimes being reluctant to record my own gains, but I realise that I need the accountability - good or bad.
And for the past month I have also seen a regular, albeit small, increase on the scales.
Stay strong - we've got you!
Yx
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And here's my weigh-in -
PW - 186
CW - 186.1
My step and exercise stats are -
Sunday 7th Jan - 4884
Monday 8th - 5517
Tuesday 9th - 3918 / Heather Robertson 12 Week 4.0 D1 - Arms
Wednesday 10th - 4166 / HR12W4.0 D2 - Glutes & Hamstrings
Thursday 11th - 2451 / 69m Yoga
Friday 12th - 1861 / 42m HR12W4.0 D3 - Back & Chest
Saturday 13th - 2267 / 44m HR12W4.0 D4 - Abs & Mobility
Next weekend I am going to work really hard to log everything.4 -
@EvMakesChanges Excuse the interruption in your chat thread, but could I please get your step count for the Wk 2 Grp Challenge for Thu and Fri of this past week? Thanks! Jessica...please post in the Grp Challenge Thread...waiting to announce the winners.
@StayFITTer I pulled yours from your step challenge for Saturday...thanks! GREAT WEEK FOR YOU! WTG!
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@Kali225
Watching your Packers girl and I think I can hear you cheering all the way in Canada.
WOW!
Bummed my Bills got bumped because the game time is now in the middle of my work day. Going to try to get home without anyone spoiling the score for me.. we'll see!
NEWS FLASH - Brad and I got on the Peloton today. It had been 10 days - wow.. how do 10 days go by? Didn't feel that long. It was a great session - 45 minutes on the bike, a 10 minute upper body strength session, and a 5 minute stretch. I'm smiling.4 -
Hey @YinxFed .. thanks for the step counts.
Your 9th and 10th strength was missing a time - I estimated 30 minutes each for now but if you have an updated length for me before the report, let me know. Thanks!1 -
Sunday: 10,689 + 61 min @ 4.1 mph walk
Monday: 10,123
Tuesday: 7,881
Wednesday: 10,264 + 60 min body pump class
Thursday: 8,277
Friday: 10,019
Saturday: 7,199 + 60 min body pump class
A lot more steps this week due to the group step challenge! Will be a lot less next week because of after work meetings.2 -
ashleycarole86 wrote: »Hey @YinxFed .. thanks for the step counts.
Your 9th and 10th strength was missing a time - I estimated 30 minutes each for now but if you have an updated length for me before the report, let me know. Thanks!
Hi Ashley,
The missing times are 37 and 43 minutes respectively.
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OK. Take a deep breath - and let's look at this. First of all, partytime - that can cause a big increase really fast, but it usually goes away fast too. Second of all, new scale! That might not be a gain at all. The difference between scales can be horrible - if you still have your old one, check it on there too, and I can adjust the previous measurements so that the difference between the 2 scales disappears on the spreadsheet. If the new scale is +5 of the old one, for example, I'll just increase the first 2 January weigh-ins by 5 pounds.strong_fit_ells wrote: »I am absolutely gutted.
I have such a massive weight gain that I could cry. I really can't believe that it is so massive 🤦😢
I did have 2 drinking sessions. Twice we went out with my friend for her leaving party and I also bought new bathroom scales. It showed 7lbs gain 😢 I am now weighing at 241lbs 😱🫣😢
I just can't believe. I have never been this weight.
@jugar can I please go to team support for the rest of the month? I don't want to record this weight as I will let the team down in our team standing 😢 I just can't believe this 😢😢😢
I am so embarrassed but I took the photo of the scales and this surely will be my starting point 😕
But mostly, hang in there. The effect of your gain on the team is no worse than some of the big ones that happened in December and happen at different times when people have been on vacation, going through stress, partying, or whatever. You'll get going again. And it is important to keep with your January goals. You have a good set of daily goals, and if you add even one more day per week of succeeding at them, you'll see a difference. 100% every day is probably never going to happen for anyone, so don't worry about it. Just get a little bit better.
So let me know if you still have your old scale and can compare them. If not, we can take a guess and assume that the new scale is reading higher than the old one.
Second - weigh in late this week. Give yourself a few really good days and weigh in on another day. Then you can get back onto Mondays next week. Or switch to a new day and see how that goes.
Third - give yourself a big hug. You are so much more than just that number! Come on in and tell us all the things any time. We love it. Keep working on the habit tracking, and in a couple of days you'll be feeling yourself again.
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