Downsizers Team Chat - JANUARY 2024
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FindingSamMon wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970 with all you've been through, the fear is understandable. Take your time and give yourself some grace. We're all rooting for your healing!
Thank you so much
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Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW : 214.6
CW : 214.8
STEPS:
12/24: 19,534
12/25: 14,948
12/26: 15,159
12/27: 16,779
12/28: 14,501
12/29: 2,174
12/30: 6,8492 -
Recap: Happy New Year ! Treated myself to Sushi for lunch at one of my favorite restaurants in Vegas. Lots of walking.
- THOUGHTS: Nothing changes if nothing changes!
Step Challenge - Goal 8500
12/31 - 18,504
1/1 14,231
1/2
1/3
1/4
1/5
1/6
1/7
Weigh in Day: FridayStarting - 223.6 (12/29/2023)
1/5
1/12
1/19
1/26
Total
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@rainyrae congratulations! I am expecting a grandson in February. It is a great motivator. I have three other grandchildren and I want to be active with them.
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
I think the fact our January challenge starts on New Years Eve gives us time to look at what has worked the last year and that we can continue doing in 2024. We can also reflect on what didn’t work and what we can change to make 2024 a success. Please share with the team.
What did work last year-I actually started to reach out. I have been apart of MFP for many years. I have not had great success. Mainly because I know what I should do but I don't do it. I have learned what foods are triggers for me and that I just need to avoid. My change for 2024 is avoid the things that are triggers. I have been more active lately and I plan to continue with that. I am loving having these groups. It helps so much.
My plan is to reach step goal of 9,000 steps. I also plan on working out 4-5 times a week. I would like to say more but I am setting the goal realistic and anything else is a bonus. I will weight in on Saturdays. December I weighed in at 197, That was higher than what I started in December. I was sick the last two weeks of December and I snacked a lot and didn't eat a lot of meals. So I was not surprised.0 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970 I am sorry-I have been sick and then trying to play catch up on chores
12/27-6,526
12/28-8,747
12/29-7,525
12/30-9,913
12/31-10,9841 -
myhands4God wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970 I am sorry-I have been sick and then trying to play catch up on chores
12/27-6,526
12/28-8,747
12/29-7,525
12/30-9,913
12/31-10,984
No Problem ...Sorry you have been sick ...Thanks for posting your steps 0 -
My husband decided that he was going to do a dry January challenge and I very rarely have a drink so that isn’t much of a challenge to me. So I decided that I would do no candy or desserts in January which will be very difficult for me. End of day two now and I am really craving chocolate. I am trying to tell myself if I can just get through one week it will be a little easier and then who knows, maybe after the month ends, it won’t be difficult at all and I’ll just continue. I think I may just need to go to bed early to keep from eating it. Hopefully tomorrow is a little better.1
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I seem to have a road block about working out ... I am terrified to get more injured ...I hate to admit that I did not workout yesterday...I had a migraine yesterday and my foot said nope not today...
That is a valid fear. Maybe you could start off with a shorter goal. Put on a seated exercise video and set a timer for 5 minutes. Do this for a few days and bump it up by a minute or two. Also, it is important to listen to your body. I had a terrible headache also and I was lying down all afternoon and evening. Have you started physio yet?1 -
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW : 214.6
CW : 214.8
STEPS:
12/24: 19,534
12/25: 14,948
12/26: 15,159
12/27: 16,779
12/28: 14,501
12/29: 2,174
12/30: 6,849
I am impressed. You lost weight during the 2 weeks of holidays.Recap: Happy New Year ! Treated myself to Sushi for lunch at one of my favorite restaurants in Vegas. Lots of walking.
- THOUGHTS: Nothing changes if nothing changes!
Step Challenge - Goal 8500
12/31 - 18,504
1/1 14,231
1/2
1/3
1/4
1/5
1/6
1/7
Weigh in Day: FridayStarting - 223.6 (12/29/2023)
1/5
1/12
1/19
1/26
Total
Have fun and win big. I missed out on exploring the strip because of all the walking. We stayed at the flamingo but if I ever go back I will stay at the Paris. I loved the look of everything in that casino.myhands4God wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970 I am sorry-I have been sick and then trying to play catch up on chores
12/27-6,526
12/28-8,747
12/29-7,525
12/30-9,913
12/31-10,984My husband decided that he was going to do a dry January challenge and I very rarely have a drink so that isn’t much of a challenge to me. So I decided that I would do no candy or desserts in January which will be very difficult for me. End of day two now and I am really craving chocolate. I am trying to tell myself if I can just get through one week it will be a little easier and then who knows, maybe after the month ends, it won’t be difficult at all and I’ll just continue. I think I may just need to go to bed early to keep from eating it. Hopefully tomorrow is a little better.
I think a few of us are finding the cravings worse since the holidays. When you get a chocolate craving try to do something that will distract you. Are you able to remove all chocolate in your place for the next month? Maybe you can get your husband to hide it. If I think something is going to be too much of a temptation, my husband hides it.
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Steps: 10,340
Rings: ✔️
Walk:❌
Swim: 1/2
Thankfully I swam yesterday morning and was able to convert it to steps. I didn’t sleep well last night because of my old friend called pain. I am playing it by ear if I will swim or do mini walks. Yesterday at the pool I ran into a lady I haven’t seen since May. She couldn’t believe how much weight I have lost. It sure feels good to get compliments about your
Have a great day all!
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@lindamtuck2018
Aactuallyaash
Tuesday
Pw: 231.2
CW: 232.6
Trying to not let the stress get those numbers up. Been eating pretty well, but did get some discount M&Ms as well as some sour patch kids that were on sale . I've also been on a milkshake kick, but I've been making them at home, so for liquid I use a meal replacement shake, that helps, right 😅 thanks for being here ya'll!1 -
Do I need to re-up for January? If so, here I am. Do I need to do anything else?0
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I seem to have a road block about working out ... I am terrified to get more injured ...I hate to admit that I did not workout yesterday...I had a migraine yesterday and my foot said nope not today...
That is a valid fear. Maybe you could start off with a shorter goal. Put on a seated exercise video and set a timer for 5 minutes. Do this for a few days and bump it up by a minute or two. Also, it is important to listen to your body. I had a terrible headache also and I was lying down all afternoon and evening. Have you started physio yet?
Thanks Linda ...I have not ... they want me out of the cast before I start PT..0 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Steps: 10,340
Rings: ✔️
Walk:❌
Swim: 1/2
Thankfully I swam yesterday morning and was able to convert it to steps. I didn’t sleep well last night because of my old friend called pain. I am playing it by ear if I will swim or do mini walks. Yesterday at the pool I ran into a lady I haven’t seen since May. She couldn’t believe how much weight I have lost. It sure feels good to get compliments about your
Have a great day all!
That is exactly what I did. I told him not only to take the chocolate to the basement but to hide it as well 😂
I’m planning to start swimming next week. It’s an activity that I truly enjoy and my community just built a new gym with a pool. Starting to feel a little better so I’m hoping to follow through with that plan. How do you convert it to steps?0 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
I’m planning to start my step goal next week. This week is a bust with being under the weather. My goal will be 6000/day. I can post what few steps I am getting this week but I’m mainly resting.0 -
aactuallyaash wrote: »@lindamtuck2018
Aactuallyaash
Tuesday
Pw: 231.2
CW: 232.6
Trying to not let the stress get those numbers up. Been eating pretty well, but did get some discount M&Ms as well as some sour patch kids that were on sale . I've also been on a milkshake kick, but I've been making them at home, so for liquid I use a meal replacement shake, that helps, right 😅 thanks for being here ya'll!
It’s definitely better than getting it at an ice cream shop with higher protein count I would imagine and it’s great that you’ve been eating well. Maybe you could make the milkshake, then portion it out into just 1/2 cup servings to enjoy when stress gets the best of you. I’m a stress eater too at times and a short 5-10 minute walk helps me sometimes.
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DECEMBER WEEK RESULTS:
TOP 5 STEPPERS ARE:
1st @iLive2Walk 124,179 steps
2nd @Mama530 89,944 steps
3rd @laquita606 80,101 steps
4th @prodigal6766 79,048 steps
5th @itladyee 72,843 steps
GREAT JOB EVERYONE
As A Group We Walked 731,920 steps
Terrific Job Everyone
RECOGNIZING EVERYONE WHO PLEDGED THEIR STEPS:
@lindamtuck2018 4/7
@aactuallyaash 0/7
@itladyee 3/7
@Mama530 5/7
@adianeschu 3/7
@RoblinB 7/7
@laquita606 5/7
@Slimmersixties 6/7
@live2walk 5/7
@FindingSamMon 4/7
@prodigal6766 6/7
@myhands4God 2/7
GRAND FINALE
TOP 5 STEPPERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER ARE:
1st @iLive2Walk 499,639 steps
2nd @Mama530 378,042 steps
3rd @laquita606 307,839 steps
4th @prodigal6766 286,236 steps
5th @myhands4God 272,760 steps
As A Group We Walked 3,191,002 steps for the month of December
AWESOME JOB EVERYBODY
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Motto: 🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
Recap: I didn't want to budge this morning but I got it in! Weights: Shoulders, Back and Chest - 2 exercises each body part. 30 minutes on the treadmill. The scale remained the same after 4 days of splurging... It was all the walking!! I increased weights on my roll machine today and contemplated on my laterals (next time)! Also back on the fast train today (IF) only 5 minutes left. I can do it
- THOUGHTS: You have to be willing to change what you think is good enough!
@summersixties ~ It was a conscious break...and that makes all the difference. You'll be back in no time! I think that's a good reason to have a range weight goal to provide a bit of flexibility.
@Chickieboom22 ~ {{hugs}}
@Megan_smartiepants1970 ~ Getting hurts is obviously a real fear. Maybe just start with some stretches that don't require you to be on your foot/feet. That's still exercise. Start slow and at your comfort level. You will get there.
@prodigal6766 ~ you don't need to do anything for January. Once you're in you're in...unless you stop participating🙂
Step Challenge - Goal 8500
12/31 - 18,504
1/1 14,231
1/2 6,138 - travel day and lost 2 hours with the time change. I really want to get back to averaging 10k a day. 🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
I’m planning to start my step goal next week. This week is a bust with being under the weather. My goal will be 6000/day. I can post what few steps I am getting this week but I’m mainly resting.
Please post what you have ..I need 12/31 to 1/3 ...Thanks0 -
@lindamtuck2018
Just in the rv parked up by the sea! Only an hour away from home.
I'm not travelling away in the rv as much this year as planning a 5 week trip to the USA in September and need to save some money !
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I am happy to say that I used my home gym for 30 minutes today ...My arms are soooo sore ouchie off to make lemon butter halibut with cauliflower with bacon and cheese ..daughter will be having noodles with hers 3
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prodigal6766 wrote: »aactuallyaash wrote: »
Looks like you’ve been coupled up all week. What is your daily goal? It’s a new year, so get crackin’.
Unfortunately, my emotions don't run on the Gregorian calendar and getting around hasn't been a priority at this time. My mind has been centered around not going to my food coping during the stressful, trying, utterly decimating times. Been going in rather than out so I'm doing more talking (therapy, reading, writing) than stepping. Megan's reached out about changing my goal so I can feel my wins about 6 months ago, lol and i am now facing that truth head on! @Megan_smartiepants1970 ,can we update my step goal to 2222, thanks! Best to you, @prodigal6766!4 -
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aactuallyaash wrote: »prodigal6766 wrote: »aactuallyaash wrote: »
Looks like you’ve been coupled up all week. What is your daily goal? It’s a new year, so get crackin’.
Unfortunately, my emotions don't run on the Gregorian calendar and getting around hasn't been a priority at this time. My mind has been centered around not going to my food coping during the stressful, trying, utterly decimating times. Been going in rather than out so I'm doing more talking (therapy, reading, writing) than stepping. Megan's reached out about changing my goal so I can feel my wins about 6 months ago, lol and i am now facing that truth head on! @Megan_smartiepants1970 ,can we update my step goal to 2222, thanks! Best to you, @prodigal6766!
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aactuallyaash wrote: »@lindamtuck2018
Aactuallyaash
Tuesday
Pw: 231.2
CW: 232.6
Trying to not let the stress get those numbers up. Been eating pretty well, but did get some discount M&Ms as well as some sour patch kids that were on sale . I've also been on a milkshake kick, but I've been making them at home, so for liquid I use a meal replacement shake, that helps, right 😅 thanks for being here ya'll!
Sounds like from your post on the next page you are starting to make steps to help you on your weight loss journey. As I have mentioned many time, I would not be here if I had not done therapy and made efforts to apply what I learned to my life. Is it easy, no. On another note, one of my friends makes a milkshake every morning using slimfast and some milk in it. She adds fruit to it. She says it’s good but anything with a milky texture turns my stomach. I drank sour milk in grade 2 and haven’t been able to drink anything milky since. If anyone put some peanut m&ms in front of me I wouldn’t be able to stop. I love my granddaughters but I draw the line at them having peanut m&ms or red licorice at my place. 😂prodigal6766 wrote: »Do I need to re-up for January? If so, here I am. Do I need to do anything else?
No, you are automatically added to the next month’s challenge.lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Steps: 10,340
Rings: ✔️
Walk:❌
Swim: 1/2
Thankfully I swam yesterday morning and was able to convert it to steps. I didn’t sleep well last night because of my old friend called pain. I am playing it by ear if I will swim or do mini walks. Yesterday at the pool I ran into a lady I haven’t seen since May. She couldn’t believe how much weight I have lost. It sure feels good to get compliments about your
Have a great day all!
That is exactly what I did. I told him not only to take the chocolate to the basement but to hide it as well 😂
I’m planning to start swimming next week. It’s an activity that I truly enjoy and my community just built a new gym with a pool. Starting to feel a little better so I’m hoping to follow through with that plan. How do you convert it to steps?
When you report your steps also give Megan the length of time you swam and if it was leisurely, moderately or vigorous effort. Swimming is an excellent form of exercise as you are working so many muscles.2 -
Slimmersixties wrote: »@lindamtuck2018
Just in the rv parked up by the sea! Only an hour away from home.
I'm not travelling away in the rv as much this year as planning a 5 week trip to the USA in September and need to save some money !
Sounds like heaven being next to the sea. Even after almost 25 years of living in Ontario, I miss the smell of the ocean. I don’t have to drive very far to get to some of the Great Lakes but not the same as the ocean.Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I am happy to say that I used my home gym for 30 minutes today ...My arms are soooo sore ouchie off to make lemon butter halibut with cauliflower with bacon and cheese ..daughter will be having noodles with hers
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Steps: 11,706
Rings: ✔️
Walk:✔️
Swim: 2/2
Yay, I got another swim completed. I am really hurting today. It is a combination of sore shoulder and arm muscles plus intense pain from my back/leg. I may have to readjust my goals and take a complete rest day every third day. It’s a hard thing to figure out as a few days of exercise has increased my pain but exercise is good to help manage pain. 🤷♀️ I have also been mulling about losing another 10 pounds and I decided to go for it. It’s Thursday, which is when I my meal planning for the coming week.
Have a great Thursday!
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Motto: 🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
Recap: I didn't want to budge this morning but I got it in! Weights: Shoulders, Back and Chest - 2 exercises each body part. 30 minutes on the treadmill. The scale remained the same after 4 days of splurging... It was all the walking!! I increased weights on my roll machine today and contemplated on my laterals (next time)! Also back on the fast train today (IF) only 5 minutes left. I can do it
- THOUGHTS: You have to be willing to change what you think is good enough!
@summersixties ~ It was a conscious break...and that makes all the difference. You'll be back in no time! I think that's a good reason to have a range weight goal to provide a bit of flexibility.
@Chickieboom22 ~ {{hugs}}
@Megan_smartiepants1970 ~ Getting hurts is obviously a real fear. Maybe just start with some stretches that don't require you to be on your foot/feet. That's still exercise. Start slow and at your comfort level. You will get there.
@prodigal6766 ~ you don't need to do anything for January. Once you're in you're in...unless you stop participating🙂
Step Challenge - Goal 8500
12/31 - 18,504
1/1 14,231
1/2 6,138 - travel day and lost 2 hours with the time change. I really want to get back to averaging 10k a day. 🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
1/3
1/4
1/5
1/6
1/7
Look at you getting it done. Of course you can do it!0 -
I need help!
Everyday I fight with myself to eat lunch. Part of it is I don’t plan this meal when doing my weekly planning. Can you help me with some ideas for simple but healthy lunches? I am picky when it comes to fruit and hate milk or anything with a milky texture. Thank you in advance.
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