WaistAways Team Chat - MARCH 2024
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hi my name is jen i was told i was in this challenge but it says march. i wanted to joint the april challenge. can someone help me with this.
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@tlcjen12 and @trudy_eh welcome
@micki48 thoughts are with you. Great job and finding a way to release that stress
@Gidgitgoescrzy gosh can't say I've seen a bridge hit by a ship - that's nuts
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hi my name is jen i was told i was in this challenge but it says march. i wanted to joint the april challenge. can someone help me with this.
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Hi Jen, Welcome to the team. We are still in March, April will begin on Sunday, they added you early so you can see how it works, get a chance to interact with the team, so you are ready to dive right in when the new month starts.
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PW: 208
CW: 210.8
🙈 eek! Rough week over here. Turning it around asap. Probably still not with exercise as I am getting short of breath just going upstairs 🤧
@Gidgitgoescrzy i heard about the bridge! I hope everyone was rescued!
I was exhausted after work yesterday and went to bed early last night but could not sleep. Finally I just got up and went downstairs and read for a while. I think I got 3 hours of sleep in the recliner. I am exhausted now, so hope I can fall asleep tonight. Any good tips for post nasal drip? I feel like I am drowning when I lay down, even propped on pillows.5 -
Greetings Friends!
@lauren_989 I do hope you feel better soon. And I hope you get a good night's sleep tonight. Sounds like a nasty chest infection - has your doc prescribed anything for you? Get well soon.
@Gidgitgoescrzy the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge was on the news today. It was horrendous watching the container ship hit the bridge. I do hope they manage to retrieve everyone who went into the water.
@micki48 I know that things look pretty bleak at the moment, but Spring is on its way, and everything takes on a new shiny lustre in Spring. And you'll be able to look at yourself in a less harsh light and take the small steps you need to, to give yourself a little grace. You're amazing, Michelle!
Tomorrow I'm hosting my first webinar, so I have spent the last few days preparing it. I have promised myself a walk round the block when it's over though! Followed by a late lunch.
Goodnight all
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@tlcjen12 Welcome! I know it seems weird to join in the team chat before the new month officially begins, but it is good to get to know you and for you to see who is already in the team. We usually get a new member or 2 every month, so don't hesitate to ask all the questions you may have. Tell us a bit about you, too! I hope this team is helpful to you, and that you have a great time with us.
@lauren_989 So sorry you're still feeling yucky. The best thing I have ever tried for post-nasal drip and any other sinus issues (especially allergies) is the neti pot. You can get one at any pharmacy - the company is NeilMed. Be sure to get the blue pot and some packets of the salt mix that you use with it, not the pre-made single use containers. All the instructions for how to use it are in the package, or on their website at neilmed.com Hopefully it will give you some relief. Whenever I get blocked up ears I use it, but just generally I try to use it every day. I am convinced it helps rinse out the bad germs and makes it harder to catch things That might be wishful thinking, but I know it helps keep things clear and hydrates the nasal passages in a good way. In any case, I hope you feel better soon! 2 -
Here comes Wednesday! Let's get up to date:
@CarolAnnM2
@strong_fit_ells
@MaddawgMadsen
@Gidgitgoescrzy
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Two nights in a row where insomnia has hit by 3 a.m. Ack!!!
@Gidgitgoescrzy what a terrible thing that happened in your city.. I wasn't aware until I saw it on a TV that happened to be on last night. Looked absolutely terrifying.1 -
PW 149.8
CW 148.6
Not bad for a week, where I've been quite the slug. I think this means I made it green all month, I've NEVER done that !
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Gidgitgoescrzy wrote: »PW 149.8
CW 148.6
Not bad for a week, where I've been quite the slug. I think this means I made it green all month, I've NEVER done that !
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Hi WA's ...You have a new member joining your amazing team ..Please welcome @RachelSibiya1
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@Gidgitgoescrzy and @StayFITTer ! Our first completely Green March people so far You took that green stuff to the top! Well done.
@RachelSibiya1 Welcome! Please introduce yourself, let us know what you're hoping for and how it's going, where you live (if you are comfortable with that) and all the things we can help you out with. Ask questions, dive right in, and you'll be ready to roll when the April challenge officially starts on Sunday.
I'm off to another pretty busy day - did tons of housework this morning (tall guy's asthma acting up, so lots of vacuuming has been the order of the day), have a good long rehearsal this afternoon, and right now is workout time. Back later!2 -
Hey! I have been unintentionally M.I.A. this week! So sorry I kept my radiant presence from you for so long!
We finally got all moved out of the old house this past weekend. I moved almost everything from the shed by myself on Friday. I also took my mom out to run errands. Then, Saturday, the OH and I got the last of the items I couldn't move by myself from the shed. After that, we both crashed at the new house. I took a four hour nap AND still went to bed for a full night of sleep at 8pm or so.
Sunday, we spent the first part of the day unpacking the new house. Then we drove in the snow to the store for extra organizing things. Later in the day we saw the new Ghostbusters at the theater. We came home so that I could meal prep (grilled chicken, brown rice, sweet potatoes, and kale) my lunches for the week.
Monday and Tuesday went by in a blur, but I finally had a chance to talk with my work partner about all the things I need in my job to feel content. We had a good conversation about all of it and today I feel some changes starting to happen. I cannot believe it is Wednesday already!
I forgot to weigh-in today, so I will try to remember tomorrow. I'm not expecting green, but hoping the red isn't too crimson
@Gidgitgoescrzy - I saw the barge into the bridge accident yesterday. How scary! I am sad some people were lost and I hope you and your city can start healing soon.
I read through the 72 missed posts pretty quickly, but here are the highlights I picked up on: @lauren_989 - you are a rockstar! Doing that race in a faster time while you were dealing with allergies is incredible! @jugar - a FOOT of snow?!? I couldn't do it. You are brave. We got an inch or two that melted quickly and it almost put me in tears
... Welcome to our new members! ... @micki48 - I'm sorry things have been hard lately, but your strong. I know you can get through anything!
I know there's more, but I need to log off. I will update step counts tomorrow with my weigh-in.
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I thought I felt a glow as my screen was coming back to life - it was you @MaddawgMadsen ! I have indeed missed your radiance ✨ The final stages of moving sound so exhausting and so wonderful at the same time. What a feat - you deserve all the naps! And time off from our gabfest 2
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OK folks! Due through Thursday:
@CarolAnnM2
@strong_fit_ells
@MaddawgMadsen
@ashleycarole86
@bowens1973
@eggfreak
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Username ashleycarole86
Thursday weigh-in
PW 243.6
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PW: 172.2
CW: 173.0
Now that the moving is done, I thought I would have a better week. Not yet. I was still falling into bad coping habits this last week. This puts it into perspective for me though. My OH and I have a family reunion in three weeks and then a wedding in eight weeks. I have time to turn this around, especially before the wedding and I am going to.
Friday, March 22 - 13,374 steps, 1 hour of spin class
Saturday, March 23 - 4,095 steps, 1 hour of CrossFit
Sunday, March 24 - 5.469 steps
Monday, March 25 - 2,426 steps (I very badly bruised my toe the night before, I thought it was broken by how bad it hurt)
Tuesday, March 26 - 4,059 steps (the toe was still hurting quite a bit)
Wednesday, March 27 - 5,785 steps, bowling league, three games - I probably had over 6,000, but I took my watch off a couple times yesterday and for a while each time.2 -
@MaddawgMadsen - hope the changes at work stick good to hear they are listening. I know it's been a rough patch with you for a while. Great job on the move
@Gidgitgoescrzy amazing progress this month
Anyone planning for Easter? I picked up some easter treats for my daughters easter hunt and planning a brunch with my family for Sunday. The weather is not wanting to stay consistent as yesterday it was sunny and warm and today it's cloudy and snowing. Guess that's what Alberta spring brings us.
I'm looking forward to April. I have some goals planned as I'll have some more free time now that I'm completing this course in a few weeks. Plan for this weekend includes some good walks outside with the dog, family time and getting some good sleep.1 -
Hi everyone,
I'm here for the April Challenge.
My name is Rachel, and I am from South Africa. I currently weigh 97.6 kg/ 215.17lb and I am hoping to get down to 55kg/ 121lbs by the end of the year through healthy and consistent habits. I'm grateful for the support and challenge a group like this will provide.
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on time this week
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I got inspired by our weekly step challenge and I created an opportunity to support people with their daily step goal in the month of April.
It’s on the Stridekick app and it’s a tool I use to help hold me accountable to average 7,000-10,000+ steps a day (but you CAN go lower than that if that’s your goal!). Most wearable device fitness tracker can join/use the app.
The point of the challenge is for you to set your daily goal and strive to meet it each day. You get a chance to see how you rank amongst your peers, but the true win/ goal is to stay active and consistently meet your goals.
It’s free. But only 9 slots available. If this sounds interesting sign up today and be ready to go on Monday, April 1st!
https://link.stridekick.com/join?groupCode=9G7YXY
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Welcome! It is exciting to have a member from South Africa - we have one other Southern Hemisphere resident from Brazil, the rest are scattered around in Europe and North America, so we will always have the challenge of you being in opposite seasons, and you will always get to the new day before everyone else on the teamRachelSibiya1 wrote: »Hi everyone,
I'm here for the April Challenge.
My name is Rachel, and I am from South Africa. I currently weigh 97.6 kg/ 215.17lb and I am hoping to get down to 55kg/ 121lbs by the end of the year through healthy and consistent habits. I'm grateful for the support and challenge a group like this will provide.
Excited to start!
Feel free to weigh in kg - I just enter a formula that "translates" into pounds, since that is the way the group was set up originally. You have a strong goal for this year - and we will do our best to cheer you on, and to help out when things get hard.
Be sure to drop in often! It makes a big difference to keep the team in your daily life as you're navigating this effort. It is hard! But together, we do better.3 -
@StayFITTer Great idea about the stridekick app! I am sure that will help give some extra motivation and fun. I should have been on there today - I took a long walk in the woods here, and ended up off of our land and completely lost for a while! I really added on a lot of steps, I'm sure I did finally go back to the highest point on our land and went back down to the house by a more certain route instead of trying out a "different" way. 2
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We have one more new member! @girlhitchhiker has hitched a ride with us Looking forward to getting to know you! 3
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Bring on Friday!
@CarolAnnM2
@strong_fit_ells
@bowens1973
@EvMakesChanges
@wishfuljune
@Kali225
@micki48
@jugar
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@Gidgitgoescrzy I enjoyed reading some of your posts. And admire your passion. I am still doing the FitOn. Been constantly doing them since December. Keep going2
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PW: 196.2
CW: 196.6
Good week of workouts, not a great week for snacking after dinner.2 -
@StayFITTer
I've joined.. thanks for setting it up!!
@MaddawgMadsen
Glad the move is behind you.. moving is such a big job. We moved almost yearly as a kid and the thought just exhausts me.2 -
Username: Bowens1973
CW: 242.0
Challenging week - between a business trip and being laid up with a knee injury (slipped on ice on a downtown city sidewalk that wasn't well maintained - No Ashley, it had nothing to do with a poor choice of foot wear! 😞) I struggled this week.2 -
Been doing my best to get and keep my eating in control-now to keep the motivation going! Grateful for this group!
Happy Easter weekend to all!3
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