WaistAways Team Chat - APRIL 2024
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@lauren_989 Today is one of those days when you can't get too worried about overeating. Tomorrow, though -- that's a different kettle of fish! I'm so glad you're feeling better, and that will surely get your mojo back in gear. Looking forward to it!
@trudy_eh
@tlcjen12
@RachelSibiya1
@girlhitchhiker
@eavdic188
Wonderful new people! Don't forget that one of the fun things for us long-timers is having new people arrive and shower everyone with energy and enthusiasm! Getting into a new groove is contagious
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Big kudos to @StayFITTer and @Gidgitgoescrzy for a whole month in the green! Inspiring!!
Happy Easter to all.. hope everyone enjoyed the weekend!4 -
Ready for Monday? Let's go! Weigh-ins due:
@CarolAnnM2
@strong_fit_ells
@StayFITTer
@cleaneater80
@eavdic188
@adrimango
And here are people in the "first Sunday trap"
@trudy_eh
@tlcjen12
@RachelSibiya1
When you first signed up, you chose Sunday as your weigh-in day. Now you discover that the very first weigh-in day of the month is Sunday. And that it counts as your Week 1 weigh-in! Yikes!
So what do you do?
There are 2 choices:- Do nothing! I just repeat your starting weight as your Week 1. Then it all works out by the end of the month, and you never have this problem again.
- You revise your starting weight if you know how much you weighed last Sunday (March 24th). A guess is ok! Then you confirm your Sunday the 31st of March weight and that is your Week 1. And you never have this problem again!
I know it is confusing, so don't worry if you just keep your starting weight as your Week 1. Just let me know if you'd like to revise either one. Thanks!
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CW: 155.6
PW: 158.8
@jugar - I think I gave you a different starting # yesterday but this one is correct, I checked.
@ashleycarole86 thank you for the warm & understanding welcome back. It's been a wild couple of months and now I'm ready for a fresh start. Happy Spring!
I feel like this week is a false loss - all water due to Aunt Flo overstaying her welcome - and won't stick. I'm working into the Galveston Protocol - intermittent fasting, high protein low carb anti-inflammatory diet, some supplements. I turned 47 last week and want to be active for a long, long time to come. Genetically I'm at high risk for heart & circulation issues, arthritis, and dementia which research is now showing are tied to inflammation. I have scoliosis so this approach should help with my back pain (and so will being active and being at a weight that better suits my frame). Sharing as a reminder to myself of why I'm doing this.
I have 3 crammed days of work then off for a 2 day hiking trip with my 13 yr old.6 -
Happy Monday Team,
It was a blah weekend, but I did exercise both days. My goal this week is to do 30 minutes on the treadmill everyday.
@adrimango I'm also doing the Galveston diet, have been doing it since August of last year, I believe that is what has helped me be successful. We have alot of the same issues, although I am 5 years ahead of you, so I hope it helps you as it did me.
Hi, I'm Vikki. Ive been here for forever, I am 52, married, live in Baltimore, MD - I am fairly close to my goal weight, my highest weight on this journey was 192, although I've had multiple starting weights, lol.
I think I have finally figured out what works for me as far as food, I'm still working on exercise, I just don't like it, but I know I need it. I also know I walk a fine line on it, if I do too much it will stop my weight loss, it took me years to learn this.
Have a great day everyone !
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@adrimango "false" loss or not, it is always good to have a bit of a whoosh sometimes. You are smart to work on reducing inflammation - I wish for you that you can be doing wild things when you reach my age! It is a lot of fun
I'm going to keep trying to do this morning exercise daily. Anyone is welcome to join in when you're needing to set up your day with some useful thinking. Today's fun (or at least stuff!):
What's my mood right now? calm, but slightly worried. about what I have no idea!
Today, I need to address - my new workout. I always find the first week or two hard to get used to a new workout routine. I must remember that it is good! I am waking up new pathways.
I do not want to - waste time.
I absolutely will - get to responding to a request to review some docs and make recommendations.
I refuse to - eat anything made of flour today.
My one piece of advice for myself is - get outside today no matter what!
My one tip for others is - use pauses. They are a great way to think before acting, to walk away from doing something unproductive or useless, or to just take a break in a super busy day. Little pauses. Check in with yourself.
Enjoy the rest of your day!3 -
What's my mood right now? Slightly on edge as I get back into work after three days off.
Today, I need to address - balancing a lot of priorities at home so my week starts off on a successful foot.
I do not want to - stress unnecessarily.
I absolutely will - track my food today.
I refuse to - skip moving my body today.
My one piece of advice for myself is - enjoy the sunshine while it's available to you.
My one tip for others is - focus on facts.3 -
Good afternoon Team!
CW 245lbs
I am so ashamed this morning. I have put on a looot of weight.
Mostly due to alcohol. March wasn't kind to me. I left the job that I liked thinking I will have better life and I did, but I missed the job. I missed feeling needed and helpful. I played with our puppy, spent time with my boys... but ... lets face it, that part time job paid my bills, too. That's why I started stressing. I am in a bit of debt. Losing the £400 a month worried me a little. I was planning to save up from my full time job each week, £100 a put in separate bank account, transfer it at the end of month as if I still got that job's money but its not easy. Having three teenage boys and extra puppy food, insurance etc it all adds up. All the stress meant that I was opening bottle of wine most evenings
I need to nip it in the bud!
I went to that high school to pick up my youngest son just before the Easter break. One of the cleaning lady noticed my car parked outside and came up to talk to me. She said how difficult it is being short staffed, nobody wants to work etc, she really isn't coping on her own ... and guess what. I told her I'll come back and help!
They are working tomorrow and Wednesday doing deep cleaning in high school so I agreed to come and help. I spoke that day to one of managers and I offered to help Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. That gives me still Mondays and Fridays off. I will make it work somehow.
Sorry for mumbling.
Today I took proper weigh in. It is shocking!
I went to get my habbit tracker sorted for the April, too. I enjoyed it in February when I did it then. It kept me on straight and narrow
In three months time I might be able to be 2stones lighter, who knows?
Have a lovely Monday all!
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One more from me
Last month I posted that I bought a blootooth bathroom scale which will show different measurements as well. I am not sure how acurate it is, but it just might keep me motivated from now on.
result for today is shocking! 57% Body Fat??
@jugar 2 questions, please
1 Can I please change my weigh in date to Sunday from next week? It is easier for me to weigh in on that day. Sundays are mostly my days out with family so if I have a treat I'll still have a week to redeem myself.
2 Can I please put the bathroom scales photo as my weigh in result. It will really keep me motivated, I hope nobody minds. I would do it as a spoiler and cover it up but I am not sure how to do it? Can someone help, pretty please?
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@ashleycarole86
Can I rejoin step challenge, please?
If I set it as 10,000 to start.
Today will be 0 steps as my fitbit is charging at the moment
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@micki48 - I agree with with @YinxFed, @jugar, and @lauren_989. I would LOVE it if you stayed here this month because it's always great to hear from you, even when it is brief. But, I definitely understand the need to take some time off. So, do what's best for you, but don't keep yourself from us for too long.
@adrimango - Welcome back! Your life has certainly been hectic, but I am so glad to see that you are conquering all of it and putting yourself first. It's so nice to have you back!
@gidgitgoescrzy & @adrimango - I've been taking turmeric to help with inflammation. It has really helped! I'm not sure if it is a supplement recommended in the Galveston diet, but I figured I would at least suggest it.
@strong_fit_ells - I am sorry March was so hectic. I understand the drinking as a coping mechanism. I drank almost every day in February and most of March. I haven't cut it out completely yet, but the last two weeks I have been increasing the number of days I don't drink, and I think that sometimes that's all we can expect from ourselves. I love that you are willing to share your weigh-in picture. That is some radical honesty that should only help you in the long run. Thanks for being so honest and raw.5 -
Hey WaistAways! I am Jolene and I live in Colorado with my husband and two dogs. I am a working professional in charge of a small wood flooring company. I have been part of this group since last summer and am down about 20lbs from my all time high of 193ish. However, I have been in a four pound plateau since October (that was six months ago?!?) weighing in anywhere from 170.4 - 174.
My goal is similar to that of @lauren_989 - consistency. For me, I need more consistency in my workouts. When I am on it, I do three spin classes and four CrossFit classes each week. One of each on Fridays so that I can have Sunday off. Lately, I have been lucky to get in one workout/week.
My April goals are:
1. At least four workouts per week
2. Drop weight into the next decade (160s)
3. Curb my drinking to no more than one day/week (except for a weekend trip we have to Portland)
4. Hit my step goal of 6,000 steps every day4 -
@strong_fit_ells
You bet, I've got you down for 10,000 steps!
First day of April challenge was actually Mar 31 so if you have any steps for yesterday, I'll take those
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@ashleycarole86 - Thursday, March 28 - 6,071 steps
Friday, March 29 - 7,187 steps, 1 hour of CrossFit
Saturday, March 30 - 5,010 steps
Sunday, March 31 - 4,954 steps4 -
Hello
I wanted to post my weigh in since Mondays are my weigh in days
PW 205
CW 204
I’m trying intermittent fasting again
Also goal for this week is to move my body every day even if it is for just a few mins
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Today was not a restart/perfect day 🙈 This will most likely happen after my weigh in tomorrow.
@strong_fit_ells it is always nice to have some extra money! What scale do you have? Yours looks like it gives some good information!
I am finally, feeling better today. I didn't get as short of breath at body pump as I did Saturday. I'm hoping to continue my couch 2 5k program tomorrow. My next race is in 4.5 weeks!5 -
4/1/24
Weigh In Day: MONDAY
PW (Previous Weight): 172.4
CW (Current Weight): 171.2
Stepped on scale 3x on Monday, Saturday it was 172.0 so I’m curious. I’m in the green nonetheless. Hoping we can keep the party going!
Sunday 3/24 8,309 (30 core)
Monday 3/25 11,659 (30 min kickboxing)
Tuesday 3/26 9,832 (20 min HITT, 20 min strength)
Wednesday 3/27 11,098 (10 min Core, 20 min HIIT 60 min PiYo, 60 min Kickboxing )
Thursday 3/28 12,607 (20 min strength)
Friday 3/29 10,474 (20 min Dance, 30 min Core)
Saturday 3/30 8,098( 20 Strength)5 -
strong_fit_ells wrote: »One more from me
Last month I posted that I bought a bluetooth bathroom scale which will show different measurements as well. I am not sure how accurate it is, but it just might keep me motivated from now on.
result for today is shocking! 57% Body Fat??
@jugar 2 questions, please
1 Can I please change my weigh in date to Sunday from next week? It is easier for me to weigh in on that day. Sundays are mostly my days out with family so if I have a treat I'll still have a week to redeem myself.
2 Can I please put the bathroom scales photo as my weigh in result. It will really keep me motivated, I hope nobody minds. I would do it as a spoiler and cover it up but I am not sure how to do it? Can someone help, pretty please?
It is so good to see you! I'm sorry March was so hard, but it sounds good that you have the high school job to help keep things going.
Answers!
Yes, you can certainly weigh in on Sundays. And a photo of the scale is great! That is some fancy scale - I don't know how it figures all those things out, but watching how things change could be very helpful. As you change what you eat and drink (or don't eat and don't drink!) you can see how all those numbers change too. Don't be too discouraged by things like that 57% though -- it is hard to know how accurate it is, as you say. Stopping alcohol will certainly make a difference though. I have stopped altogether since the last week of December, and it sure feels good. You won't regret it!
How to do a spoiler: Highlight the thing(s) you want to hide under the spoiler, then go to the ¶ symbol at the top of your comment window - choose spoiler and you'll be in business!
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Happy April!
Crazy.
I’m in NC for the next 7.5 days so, no weigh in but I will check in periodically. It’s like summer in New England here…78-84 degrees F. It’ll supposedly be cooler by Wednesday, so that’ll be lovely.
Mom and I talked about letting go of some of the larger pieces of furniture in the next few months, just in case she’ll need to think about moving into a different area of the facility with less room (e.g. memory care or assisted living). She was all for giving up the really deep seated recliner (made for her deceased OH’s much taller frame) and putting her smaller chair in its place…until this evening, when she obstinately shot down the idea. Sigh. I’ll do my more formal intro soon. G’night❣️
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You're off to a great start, Emma! Keep going like that and you'll be stepping into Onederland before too longHello
I wanted to post my weigh in since Mondays are my weigh in days
PW 205
CW 204
I’m trying intermittent fasting again
Also goal for this week is to move my body every day even if it is for just a few mins
So far so good Let us know how the IF is going. It is tricky to find just the right balance of fasting, so don't worry if it isn't great right away.
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