Shape Shifters Team Chat - MARCH 2024
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frankwbrown
March week 1
Weigh in day: Friday, March 8
PW: 246.1
CW: 247.3 ( gained 1.2 lbs; 0.49%)
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Daily step goal: 10,000
Tue 3/5: 6,700
Wed 3/6: 15,810
Thu 3/7: 11,2584 -
pedal__power
PW 208.2
CW 209.4
I had a good week of exercise, getting in two weight workouts, two hockey sessions and a lot of walking. I also feel that I did fairly well eating and got back to three full days of nutrition tracking...better than none!
I'm still getting my new Garmin set up but so far am loving the detailed exercise tracking. For the first time in a long time I was able to see what my max heart rate and effort was looking like during hockey, which was very cool. It doesn't seem as generous with steps as the Fitbit was. For example, it doesn't record steps on the indoor bike. I also love that it is way more detailed for my indoor rowing workouts! And the battery is lasting way longer. So far so good! I am set up with an account but haven't looked into how to find and connect with people.2 -
@frankwbrown Thank you! I thought it was funny that it looked like a levitating bird. Did you see the 75 hard/medium/soft challenge that is currently going for all groups? Maybe hopping onto that will also help you refocus a bit. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10910763/75-hard-medium-easy-challenge-march-3-may-17/p14
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FWSWCindy
March Week 1 Step Goal: 10,000 a day average for the week
Sunday – 6,640
Monday – 10,141
Tuesday – 11,611
Wednesday – 10,326
Thursday – 11,278
Friday –
Saturday –
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Weigh-in day: Friday
Highest starting weight - 151 (12/25/2023)
CW:147.4
PW: 146
Goal weight by May1 - 135
Looks Like I gained a bit from last week. Not stressing it. Today is 2nd day streak of waking early (& staying up), to walk on the treadmill (while reading/studying), so I'm feeling good.-
* all checked off so far
- Lemon Water
- Treadmill walk (at least 35 min)
- Log meals
Happy Friday!7 -
My steps
3/3 8,407
3/4 17,786
3/5 11,593
3/6 14,495
3/7 19,4243 -
@jessicakrall8 - Hello Jessica! Happy to be back -thanks for the welcoming. I had mentioned before when I had dropped off the group over a year ago that I was doing a lot of work-related studying on top of long work hours+ some life transitions happening (moved my family)... Today, I'm in a much better place (a little less overwhelmed) and feel like i can start to focus on myself again.
-- I was in Minneapolis last July (my work flew me out for a conference), and you actually came to mind as you've mentioned, in the past, that your home-place is known as MinneSNOWta -- luckily it was absolutely gorgeous when i visited - perfect weather.3 -
@frankbrown -- That's how they make pancakes in Japan too! They call them souffle pancakes I think. But they're light and fluffy and kinda jiggle and are really cool.
I went for a bike ride today and it was really nice. Not many people out. A few kids trying to learn to ride bikes on the trail and a dog or two is all. The elk bulls were near the road showing off -- I really believe they know. They know everyone is going to stop and go, "oooh awwww" and take their photo. They seem to situate themselves for photos in the park. ;-P The ego on them bachelors must be immense. Good day today!6 -
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Itadakimasu7 wrote: »@frankbrown -- That's how they make pancakes in Japan too! They call them souffle pancakes I think. But they're light and fluffy and kinda jiggle and are really cool.
I went for a bike ride today and it was really nice. Not many people out. A few kids trying to learn to ride bikes on the trail and a dog or two is all. The elk bulls were near the road showing off -- I really believe they know. They know everyone is going to stop and go, "oooh awwww" and take their photo. They seem to situate themselves for photos in the park. ;-P The ego on them bachelors must be immense. Good day today!
My brother and sister-in-law have been to Japan several times, each time spending several weeks teaching "conversational English". They have a lot of stories of those trips. I don't know if they encountered these souffle pancakes at the time, but I'd like to surprise them with some for brunch one day. So now, I'm already looking at recipes for Japanese souffle pancakes, which I'll try out next Friday (if and only if I manage to lose some weight this week).
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Friday ~ March 08
Good morning Shape Shifters. Another chilly morning here which was great for my walk. I decided to do the same walk as Thursday when I got wet feet and figure out the alternative route. The other trail was a little longer and much more fun so I plan to keep taking that route in the future as well. I stumbled upon a small group of roedeer which was cool. Lots of bird song, but most of them didn't feel like showing themselves this time.
I looked online to see where I could donate my clothes and I found a place in town. They run a small 'store' for low income people or people who have a lot of debt so they can shop for free. I thought that was nicer than just dumping it at the thrift store so I dropped off the clothes and an unused pair of sandals in the afternoon. I was a bit slow to get started, but I managed to get all the cleaning done I had planned for the day. Vacuumed everywhere, mopped, did the dishes and cleaned the kitchen. Busy busy.walk, good sleep & food, more cleaning & donated clothesHappy Saturday everyone
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The daily card:Accepting yourself is crucial to finding peace with all aspects of your personality. Remember that every human being in this world is different, and no two faces, bodies or minds are the same. Make a list of all of the diverse aspects that you appreciate about the people in your life, then do the same for yourself. Some examples might relate to passions, beliefs, talents or personalities. These variables are what make human beings, including yourself, interesting and unique.3
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Bearchested
Friday
PW:193.8
CW: 194.2
Please excuse me from weighing in next week, I'll be on vacation.2 -
Good morning team:
I feel like I need to be honest with y'all...This week was intense and difficult for me, on top of a few weeks in that same vein...stress hits me hard and makes me feel exhausted at the end of the day...a couple of nights, I came home and went straight to bed. I've made strides in eating fruits and veggies, but my food choices overall have not been good. I'm struggling in so many areas, it's hard to count them all. I'm trying to keep my head out of the "shame zone", but I am having those thoughts...sorry I wasn't more available this week.
I'm spending today reflecting on where I was, compared to where I am...and trying to get my head on straight. I feel like I'm being a bad example for the team...I am trying, but this fight is constant and sometimes I'm so tired of fighting, but the alternative is getting back up to 400 pounds where I was years ago and feeling like life wasn't worth living. My only consistency has been my walking...so that's a positive. It helps me feel centered.
If any of you feels like I'm letting you down...I am sorry. Trust me when I say, I'm letting myself down the most. I care about this team and don't want to be a negative...
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
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Hi @jessicakrall8 you are not letting anyone down at all.Youre just having a bad time at the moment.We all have times when the stress builds up & things that we usually had control over have taken a back seat.You do so much for the team & support all of us.Just be kind to yourself & don't beat yourself up.It is a struggle to maintain healthy habits & I know you don't want to go back to that place again.Just take some time for YOU,don't worry about what you've done.Tomorrow is another day,make a list of small steps you can do now & just do one step at a time.
Take care my friend 🧡4 -
Izzyred9400
Sat weigh in
PW 140.2
CW 138.65 -
alleykat69
weigh in: Saturday
PW: 200.7
CW: 201.7
I'm not happy about this. I don't understand what happened. I'm up on my water intake and staying within my calories. what's up? I've increased my exercise. But yet I gained.5 -
Cre804
Friday
PW 197.5
CW 200.5
I have no idea how that happened. All I can think is that I’m retaining water from strenuous workouts this week.4
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