Downsizers Team Chat - JANUARY 2024
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@lindamtuck2018
I think I’m planning on 3 days a week for swimming (M,W,F) and then walk with weights (T,TH). That’s the plan for now anyway.
It’s it great when people notice the hard work you’ve been putting in? I’m happy for you that cashier said something. I’m sure it brightened your day.0 -
I was bumming today that I could not go to the gym due to weather and that I wouldn’t get many steps in. But, with all the snow shoveling and babysitting my grandson, due to school being canceled I definitely got my workout and I’m currently at 6891 and the days not over. Blessing in disguise 😁0
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@lindamtuck2018
That’s a great NSV. I found at first when I started wearing clothes that fit I was so uncomfortable as I wore them so big for so many years to cover my belly fat. I am starting to get used to clothes that fit. I know for myself, I am ok if it takes two months or two years to lose the 10 pounds. Also, if I find my body wants to stay around 160, I am ok with that. So your smart to take time to see how things go the next few months.
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After losing 100lb i was left with a horrible roll of skin just below my rib cage. It was stopping me wearing more fitting clothes!! Then i discovered body shape wear! No stopping me now!!
Yes i don't want to commit to 176 as a permanent weight as you can see how much i struggle to 1. reach that weight and 2. stay at 185lb which was my initial maintenance weight. I'm going to see how it goes. I do think I'm a bit addicted to dieting! I actually love seeing the scales go down!!
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@lindamtuck2018
Aactuallyaash
Tuesday
Pw 232.6
Cw 236.2
I'm gonna get there. Stress/ life has me binging and not moving. 1400 calories of sour patch kids candy, I've had numbers homemade milkshakes, I lost count, like a gallon of Arizona iced tea, alot of frozen snacks rather than meals that take my concentration and effort. But recognizing this multi day sugar high, I'm not freaking out about it. I'm actually looking towards the me that's out of this current storm, not dwelling and talking down to her scattered and uneven state
how happy, balanced, safe and at ease she will be sooner than later cheers to more growth! 2 -
Just want to say thanks to everyone that posts up in here. I get a lot of encouragement and wisdom from all of yous. 3 -
laquita606 wrote: »pw:236.8
cw:237
steps:
12/31-0
2365
9710
10710
15216
13910
1/6- 1756
You have some great steps.Last weigh in 87.5
CW 86.8
Nice loss! How was you vacation? Vacation losses are the best.Motto: 🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
Recap: Additional 5 minutes to treadmill and 12 kettle swings today! Not sure if I'm going to make my noon fasting cutoff. I'm hungry already .... leaning towards a protein shake this morning.
- THOUGHTS: You've got to dance like there's nobody watching! This gives me a visual that makes me smile!!
Step Challenge - Goal 8500
1/7 5,747
1/8 10,757
1/9
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1/11
1/12
1/13
@ilive2walk ~ I agree that's it tough to hit the 3 macros AND calorie goal. I need to get more protein without increasing carbs. That's awesome that you are 25 miles ahead!
I joined the 2024 miles in 2024. I doubt if I make it but I follow the theory that you need to have a BUAG (BIg Ugly Audacious Goal)...so that's mine!
@lindamtuck2018 ~If you get me real mad though I swear like a drunken sailor
That's me as well. 🤣 ..or startle me! It's not pretty!
Love that term BUAG. I never heard it used. I have to figure out one for me.
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I was bumming today that I could not go to the gym due to weather and that I wouldn’t get many steps in. But, with all the snow shoveling and babysitting my grandson, due to school being canceled I definitely got my workout and I’m currently at 6891 and the days not over. Blessing in disguise 😁Slimmersixties wrote: »@lindamtuck2018
That’s a great NSV. I found at first when I started wearing clothes that fit I was so uncomfortable as I wore them so big for so many years to cover my belly fat. I am starting to get used to clothes that fit. I know for myself, I am ok if it takes two months or two years to lose the 10 pounds. Also, if I find my body wants to stay around 160, I am ok with that. So your smart to take time to see how things go the next few months.
After losing 100lb i was left with a horrible roll of skin just below my rib cage. It was stopping me wearing more fitting clothes!! Then i discovered body shape wear! No stopping me now!!
Yes i don't want to commit to 176 as a permanent weight as you can see how much i struggle to 1. reach that weight and 2. stay at 185lb which was my initial maintenance weight. I'm going to see how it goes. I do think I'm a bit addicted to dieting! I actually love seeing the scales go down!!
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I am trying to hang off buying more expensive items until I settle on a weight. I will look into shape wear. I will admit the lose skin bother me. My stomach, arms and breasts are the worse. I would like to get skin removal surgery but my doctor is against it and so is my daughter. I was just discussing being addicted to dieting with my friend last night. I have been dieting on and off since I was 26. I will be on my latest dieting run for 4 years the beginning of February. I think I will soon go back to my dietician to get guidance on maintenance. He is a great person and he has helped me navigate eating for diabetes, high cholesterol and some help with the dieting.aactuallyaash wrote: »@lindamtuck2018
Aactuallyaash
Tuesday
Pw 232.6
Cw 236.2
I'm gonna get there. Stress/ life has me binging and not moving. 1400 calories of sour patch kids candy, I've had numbers homemade milkshakes, I lost count, like a gallon of Arizona iced tea, alot of frozen snacks rather than meals that take my concentration and effort. But recognizing this multi day sugar high, I'm not freaking out about it. I'm actually looking towards the me that's out of this current storm, not dwelling and talking down to her scattered and uneven state how happy, balanced, safe and at ease she will be sooner than later cheers to more growth!
You have such good insight.prodigal6766 wrote: » Just want to say thanks to everyone that posts up in here. I get a lot of encouragement and wisdom from all of yous.
We thank you for being here and the suggestions you have given people are great.1 -
Steps: 10,538
Rings: ✔️
Walk: 3/3
Swim: 1/2
Yesterday was a great day. I finally got an appointment with the back surgeon. It took 1 year and 9 months to get the appointment. You got to love healthcare in Canada. Anyways, I am so relieved. I go next Wednesday.
I ended up going to the pool yesterday as my injection appointment isnt until tomorrow. I am doing my walks today. Timer is set so I get up and move every 30 minutes.
Have a good day! .
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@itladyee oooh I like the idea of 2024 miles in 2024. I am going to try it0
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Motto: 🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
Recap: Additional 10 minutes to treadmill for a total of 40 (whooo hoooo) and I forgot my kettle swings today😞 I gave in a couple hours early on the fast so only clocked in at 14 vs 16. Pushing for 16.5 today (15 minutes left).
- THOUGHTS: You ARE what you believe!
Step Challenge - Goal 8500
1/7 5,747
1/8 10,757
1/9 8,070
1/10
1/11
1/12
1/13
@myhands4god ~ there is a website that @ilive2walk shared. It's runtheedge.com For $25 (you can spend more if you like) it will sync your steps from apple or fitbit (and others) and convert to miles. It will show you a daily calendar and let you know if you are on track or not. It's kinda cool. I need things like this to "distract" me!
Weigh in Day: FridayStarting - 223.6 (12/29/2023)
1/5 221.6
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1/26
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@itladyee Are you on RTE? If so, if you want to follow me - I'm also iLive2Walk on there! 😉0
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iLive2Walk wrote: »@itladyee Are you on RTE? If so, if you want to follow me - I'm also iLive2Walk on there! 😉
I just followed you. Hopefully you will be able to follow me in return.0 -
iLive2Walk wrote: »@itladyee Are you on RTE? If so, if you want to follow me - I'm also iLive2Walk on there! 😉
I just followed you. Hopefully you will be able to follow me in return.
Just approved yours - and sent my request! 😁0 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Steps: 10,538
Rings: ✔️
Walk: 3/3
Swim: 1/2
Yesterday was a great day. I finally got an appointment with the back surgeon. It took 1 year and 9 months to get the appointment. You got to love healthcare in Canada. Anyways, I am so relieved. I go next Wednesday.
I ended up going to the pool yesterday as my injection appointment isnt until tomorrow. I am doing my walks today. Timer is set so I get up and move every 30 minutes.
Have a good day! .
Wow, that is so long to wait for an appointment! I cannot imagine! Hopefully you’ll get some answers and relief soon. Does the pool help with the pain at all, with taking pressure off?0 -
I’m feeling so frustrated and for the first time in a while, chomping at the bit and wanting to eat what I know I shouldn’t. I sit here with my grapes when what I really want is the chocolate I had my husband take downstairs and hide. My frustration stems from my mother in law returning back to our home following some rehab after being in a car accident with my niece in which she fractured her arm. She has been living with us for 4 years and has dementia. I feel guilty saying it but it was a nice break while she was there. Now with her arm in a cast and her dementia, I have to help her with personal hygiene until the visiting nurse visits are initiated. Even as a nurse myself, it’s just a line I didn’t want to cross and my husband had previously agreed. I’m really worried that this situation may send me to what has always comforted me…carbs, candy, then more carbs and more candy and so on.
So far so good though, I went for the grapes for the sweet craving rather than marching dawn to the basement and tearing open every cupboard and the freezer searching for my treasure. Lol. One small victory!3 -
@rainyrae Oh, man, do I know that feeling! That restless, semi-anxious, looking-in-the pantry-looking-in-the fridge. My daughter has been known to spontaneously hide the chocolate chips when she notices that they are disappearing at record speed! (And I admit that I have not always resisted that urge to hunt them down as you have!) Gold star to you for the grapes! I know that what I am really trying to do in that moment is escape from that frustration, and I use food as a momentary pleasure distraction. Any substitutes? Book? Movie? Phone call? Maybe MFP is it? I know that it really helps me to put things out here as you have - shining a spotlight on the moment removes some of its power. Trying to build a solid set of skills for these moments is REALLY hard! Way to flex those self-management muscles!!!0
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I was bumming today that I could not go to the gym due to weather and that I wouldn’t get many steps in. But, with all the snow shoveling and babysitting my grandson, due to school being canceled I definitely got my workout and I’m currently at 6891 and the days not over. Blessing in disguise 😁
Lol wow! Alternative workouts for the win!0 -
@rainyrae
Way to find an alternative to the chocolate. I admire you for doing that for your mother in law. One of the things I had to do when I was getting therapy for my binge eating was to make a list of 20 things to do besides turning to food. The idea is to keep it posted on the fridge. I also use the strategy of having my husband hide food. To answer your question, yes the pool helps. Sometimes it hurts when I stand though, so on those days I do different pool exercises. The hot tub provides some relief also. Not sure if it’s the heat or the fact I stretch while in there. Probably a combination of both.
@itladyee
Great job on those extra minutes!
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Steps: 5,901
Rings: ✔️
Walk: 4/3
Swim: 1/2
My plan this morning is to swim after my appointment. I am pretty fatigued so I am sure I will have to push myself to go and not have a nap. Off to get ready for my doctors appointment.
Can you believe it’s Thursday already? Have a good day!
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Steps
Goal: 6,000
1/7 - 6,040
1/8 - 6,405
1/9 - 1,457
1/10 - 9,1241 -
I’m feeling so frustrated and for the first time in a while, chomping at the bit and wanting to eat what I know I shouldn’t. I sit here with my grapes when what I really want is the chocolate I had my husband take downstairs and hide. My frustration stems from my mother in law returning back to our home following some rehab after being in a car accident with my niece in which she fractured her arm. She has been living with us for 4 years and has dementia. I feel guilty saying it but it was a nice break while she was there. Now with her arm in a cast and her dementia, I have to help her with personal hygiene until the visiting nurse visits are initiated. Even as a nurse myself, it’s just a line I didn’t want to cross and my husband had previously agreed. I’m really worried that this situation may send me to what has always comforted me…carbs, candy, then more carbs and more candy and so on.
So far so good though, I went for the grapes for the sweet craving rather than marching dawn to the basement and tearing open every cupboard and the freezer searching for my treasure. Lol. One small victory!
I know it may be hard, but look at serving your mother-in-law as an act of love and not duty. Period. Just keep in mind that she is near the end of her life and she need you even if she doesn’t know it. This is a challenge that God has said before you, and he knows full. Well, you can handle it look to him for strength and he will give it to you. Good luck, and God bless.0 -
SW - 630
PW - 437.4
CW - 433.2
4.2 down and it feels awesome. In a week or two I'm hoping to hit the 200 lb total loss- Lets get it!
Appreciate yall
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@rainyrae Oh, man, do I know that feeling! That restless, semi-anxious, looking-in-the pantry-looking-in-the fridge. My daughter has been known to spontaneously hide the chocolate chips when she notices that they are disappearing at record speed! (And I admit that I have not always resisted that urge to hunt them down as you have!) Gold star to you for the grapes! I know that what I am really trying to do in that moment is escape from that frustration, and I use food as a momentary pleasure distraction. Any substitutes? Book? Movie? Phone call? Maybe MFP is it? I know that it really helps me to put things out here as you have - shining a spotlight on the moment removes some of its power. Trying to build a solid set of skills for these moments is REALLY hard! Way to flex those self-management muscles!!!
Thank you! It did help just by posting. I triumphed over the urge and went to bed. Woke with a clear mind a newly renewed determination. Thanks for “listening “
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@rainyrae
Way to find an alternative to the chocolate. I admire you for doing that for your mother in law. One of the things I had to do when I was getting therapy for my binge eating was to make a list of 20 things to do besides turning to food. The idea is to keep it posted on the fridge. I also use the strategy of having my husband hide food. To answer your question, yes the pool helps. Sometimes it hurts when I stand though, so on those days I do different pool exercises. The hot tub provides some relief also. Not sure if it’s the heat or the fact I stretch while in there. Probably a combination of both.
@itladyee
Great job on those extra minutes!
I like that idea of making a list and I’m making mine today. Thanks for that! I know what you mean about the hot tub. We have one and I’m in it frequently! Have a good day!
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prodigal6766 wrote: »I’m feeling so frustrated and for the first time in a while, chomping at the bit and wanting to eat what I know I shouldn’t. I sit here with my grapes when what I really want is the chocolate I had my husband take downstairs and hide. My frustration stems from my mother in law returning back to our home following some rehab after being in a car accident with my niece in which she fractured her arm. She has been living with us for 4 years and has dementia. I feel guilty saying it but it was a nice break while she was there. Now with her arm in a cast and her dementia, I have to help her with personal hygiene until the visiting nurse visits are initiated. Even as a nurse myself, it’s just a line I didn’t want to cross and my husband had previously agreed. I’m really worried that this situation may send me to what has always comforted me…carbs, candy, then more carbs and more candy and so on.
So far so good though, I went for the grapes for the sweet craving rather than marching dawn to the basement and tearing open every cupboard and the freezer searching for my treasure. Lol. One small victory!
I know it may be hard, but look at serving your mother-in-law as an act of love and not duty. Period. Just keep in mind that she is near the end of her life and she need you even if she doesn’t know it. This is a challenge that God has said before you, and he knows full. Well, you can handle it look to him for strength and he will give it to you. Good luck, and God bless.
Very well said! Thanks for the reminder! I have been the one saying she does not need to be placed. I wouldn’t do it with my parents, and I won’t do it with her unless it truly becomes more than I can physically handle. I agree with you 100% and was just having a moment but thanks for “listening “ and for the kind words.2 -
Made it to the gym and got in a 45 minute swim in the pool. It’s really a great stress reliever for me never mind all the health benefits! 😁. Now, to clean the house and get the laundry done before the next snow storm hits tonight and tomorrow. Have a great day everyone!0
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JANUARY WEEK 1 RESULTS
TOP 5 STEPPERS ARE:
1st @Ilive2walk- 149,558 steps
2nd @prodigal6766 85,236 steps
3rd @itladyee 76,960 steps
4th @myhands4God 70,532 steps
5th @RoblinB 57,358 steps
Great Job Everyone
As A Group We Walked 695,627 steps
Amazing job Everybody
Recognizing Everyone who pledged their steps
@lindamtuck2018 6/7
@aactuallyaash 5/7
@itladyee 5/7
@Mama530 0/7
@adianeschu 2/7
@RoblinB 7/7
@laquita606 4/7
@Slimmersixties 5/7
@ILive2Walk 6/7
@FindingSamMon 5/7
@prodigal6766 6/7
@myhands4God 5/7
@rainyrae 0/7
I apologize for not getting the step results in sooner... this week has been a blur
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