WaistAways Team Chat - MAY 2024

jugar
jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
edited June 2 in Social Groups
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Here is your Team chat room for May 2024. This is where you weigh in, post your goals and progress, discuss any issues or topics of interest, share ideas, support your teammates, receive help when you need it, and dream big. Try to post often, and help each other succeed! Bookmark this thread to make it easy to land here any time.

Fat2Fit has five great teams. The group and team leaders are as follows - contact them any time!

Our Moderators:
Liselyn - @jugar
Megan - @Megan_smartiepants1970
Ashley - @minstrelofsarcasm
Jessica - @jessicakrall8

Our Team Captains:
Downsizers - @Megan_smartiepants1970 and open
Mission Slimpossible - @Katmary71 and @trooworld
Weight No More - @minstrelofsarcasm and @melaniedscott
WaistAways - @jugar and @ashleycarole86 and soon to be @lauren_989
Shape Shifters - @jessicakrall8 and @Pupowl

Our Team Motivators:
Downsizers - @Slimmersixties & @NachDeezy
Mission Slimpossibles - @19shmoo69
Weight No More - @rachelrjh and @BodyTalking
WaistAways - @MaddawgMadsen
Shape Shifters - @LaurieWrobo and @Cyncia85

HOW IT ALL WORKS: The May challenge runs for five weeks, from April 28 - June 1.

Everyone weighs in weekly on their chosen day right here in the team chat. At the end of each week, the tallies are done to determine the team and individuals with the most weight lost. The best losers are announced with full fanfare every Sunday. The team competition is all in good spirits - may the most losing win, and may everyone else get to work on next week!

We also celebrate those small, steady losses. If you lose, however small an amount, you are in the green! At the end of the month, we celebrate everyone who lost at least a bit every single week. You are heading steadily towards your goal even if you aren't at the top of the weight loss leaderboard. In March we are aiming for every team to hit 50% green every week - let's do this!

To make your weigh-in easy to find for your team Captains, please put it right at the top of a message, and use this format:
Weigh In Day:
PW (Previous Weight):
CW (Current Weight):

If you miss two weigh-ins in a row without asking for a break, you will be dropped from the team, so be sure to inform your team captain if you are traveling, sick, or just need some time off. If you want a break, you can be excused for a week or two, or can be moved to the Support Team for as long as you need. You still participate in the discussions, you can weigh in if you want to, but it will not count in the weekly tally. Don't worry! You can always come back even if you get dropped.

Once you reach your goal weight, you join the Goal Zone. You continue to weigh in every week. If you have 2 weeks above your self-defined goal zone, you go back to the regular team to lose that amount before it builds up. You will have a chance to hone those maintenance skills and stick with your team.

In addition to your own team, there are weekly F2F Full Group CHALLENGES. You can do all or none - it's up to you. Participating adds a lot to your success, so we hope to see you there often! These can involve anything fitness, health, or nutrition - and they’ll get you moving, thinking, and learning about this journey. Check the Announcements section for full group challenges.

Let’s show our fellow challengers some F2F love :heart: Introduce or re-introduce yourselves right away, and let's get May underway!
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  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    Welcome to May 2024!

    I am Liselyn, co-captain along with @ashleycarole86. After this month, @lauren_989 will be taking my place and I will be moving on to other pursuits. I am sure I'll drop by from time to time, though - I have been with this team for a long time, and it is very dear to me.

    I know there are people on this team who have a lot to lose, others who have lost a lot and are closing in on their goals, and some who might be working on losses that are stubbornly resisting. There is much wisdom here, and the most important lesson we learn from each other time and time again is that it is not a straight shot, there will be trials and errors, and sticking with it when it feels like you have fallen off yet again is the best thing you can do for yourself. Plateaus can be good, but going back the way you came is not!

    Some helpful information/tools:
    Posting your daily updates
    We know from experience that posting daily (or as often as you can!) makes a huge difference to your success. Use any format you like to let everyone know how you are doing on your daily goals and habits. You can report on food, exercise, water, sleep, or whatever you are tracking and trying to stick with. While you're there, talk about how you are, ask questions, and if you can answer someone else, please do! Congratulate others, commiserate, enjoy someone's rant, or go ahead and rant yourself. It all helps make the kind of community where we are in each others' heads when the hand is reaching for that off-plan snack, or the couch is feeling way too inviting...

    Weighing in
    Please try to weigh in on time (but don't sweat it if you have to use a different day sometimes)! Put your weigh in at the TOP of a message, so it is clear and easy to find. If you cannot post your weight for whatever reason, you can request a week off, or if you need a longer break, you can be moved to the "Support Team" where you still participate but your weigh-ins will not be part of the weekly tally. This is where members who are ill, on vacation, or just needing a break can hang out for as long as needed.

    The F2F Habit Tracker
    If you want a simple place to track your most important habits, give this a try. You can see how your teammates are doing too :wink: The link and how-to info are under "Announcements" on the main F2F page, or click here:
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10914398/habit-tracker-may-2024#latest

    So everyone, tell us a bit about you, your goals, what steps you are going to work on. It's fun to know your name and where you live (if you're willing to share that), what brought you here, how your weight loss journey has been, and where you are headed now. We're going to work hard together and enjoy ourselves :smiley:
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,269 Member
    Hi WA's ...2 new members joining your amazing team ...Please welcome @ddsb1111 and @ineego :)
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,478 Member
    The May Week 1 Group Challenge is open and ready to begin on Sunday, Apr 28th. Please join us for Challenge Bingo and challenge yourself in many different ways this week (nutrition, fitness, self-care, water intake, etc.) Hope to see you in the chat thread!

    Here's your link:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10914437/may-week-1-group-challenge-challenge-bingo#latest

    Jessica
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    ddsb1111 wrote: »
    Thanks ☺️ excited to be here. I’m 42F, married, own 3 businesses, have 3 kids, 3 pets, and 2 volunteer positions (BBBS and St Jude’s). I’ve been recovering from a minor surgery (nothing serious) but I can’t tell you how eager I’ve been to get out of bed and do something! This is just what I need to kickstart May. I’ll do my best to be active here and support you all and can’t wait to see everyone’s improved health and wellness in 5 weeks! I’ll take before and after pics for fun, cause why not. Good luck everyone.

    SW- 128.4

    Welcome @ddsb1111 and @ineego ! It's always great to have some new members to spread around some of that enthusiasm and commitment as your plans take shape and get going. If anything is unclear or you have some ideas of things you'd like to try, go ahead and post about it. Enjoy the team!
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    We have another new member! Welcome @Ruth_2024 - we hope to see you soon!
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    Happy Sunday! Tallies are on the way for April - stay tuned!
  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,373 Member
    Happy May!

    My name is Lauren, I am 37 years old and from North Carolina. I have been trying to lose weight my whole life, doing a lot of the yo yo thing, however over the last year, I seem to be gaining and losing the same 10 pounds.

    This month I am going back to basics and focusing on tracking everything I eat. I have been doing very well with exercise, going to a body pump class and a couch to 5k plan (my race is on Saturday!).

    Welcome new folks and I hope we all have a great month!
  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,373 Member
    Sunday: 3,189
    Monday: 4,788
    Tuesday: 8,390 + 2.6 mile jog @ 4.5mph
    Wednesday: 3,488
    Thursday: 3,144
    Friday: 3,547
    Saturday: 6,578 + 60 min body pump class
  • minstrelofsarcasm
    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 2,586 Member
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    Team Results
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    By Pounds
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    Individual Results
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    Team Winners
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    Percentage of Members in the Green!
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  • conleywoods
    conleywoods Posts: 986 Member
    @jugar and @EvMakesChanges Thinking of you and sending hugs. Glad you were both able to make the trip and be with your dad.
  • minstrelofsarcasm
    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 2,586 Member
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    Team Results
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    By Pounds
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    By Pounds
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    Percentage of Members in the Green!
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  • YinxFed
    YinxFed Posts: 1,094 Member
    Here are my step and exercise stats for the last 7 days -

    Sunday 21st April - 3121
    Monday 22nd - 2228 /43mins Heather Robertson 12 Week 4.0 Day 40 - Abs & Booty
    Tuesday 23rd - 1419
    Wednesday 24th - 3189
    Thursday 25th - 1629
    Friday 26th - 4653 / 44mins HR12W4.0 Day 41 - Chest and Back Strength
    Saturday 27th - 4964 / 41mins Zumba

    TTFN
  • Kali225
    Kali225 Posts: 702 Member
    Hi team - can't believe it's May already!

    I'm Kay, 29, living in Boston and working in finance. Struggle with binge eating and emotional eating, for the last decade or so - joined this team originally in Aug 2020 and took a few (ill-fated) breaks since then. I reached an all-time high weight in 2023 and I really want to be down some noticeable chunk by my 30th birthday (late October - a month when I am also in a wedding party). The last 2 months straight I have been stuck in the same 6lb range, and I am so done with that. Hoping to break through this month. Big on home workouts and meal prep - don't count calories anymore, primarily focus on protein.

    @jugar and @EvMakesChanges so sorry for your loss - glad the last visit was a good one. you are both in my thoughts <3
  • tlcjen12
    tlcjen12 Posts: 18 Member
    @jugar can I change my weight in date to Fridays?
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    @tlcjen12 is returning to your team :)

    You were never gone from our team! Glad you're still here - you do not need to sign up again once you're here - you're stuck with us until you want to leave!
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    Ruth_2024 wrote: »
    Hi team! How's everyone doing?

    I'm Ruth, 65F retired IT manager. I've lost about 30 lbs since last fall but I still need to lose a lot more. I've started to drift back into bad habits, especially too much snacking. I remembered using MFP to log my food a long time ago, so I made a new account and here I am.

    My current goals are to limit snacking, pay attention to protein and sugar, and to stop slacking on my activity rings.

    I'm stuggling a bit with exercise atm. I started using a rowing machine last fall and was doing really well with it. Unfortunately (or stupidly) I ignored some mild pain in my left hamstring while I was rowing, and it's turned into tendonitis. I'm taking a break from the rower and doing some exercises to strengthen it, but not much else. I think I need to start doing some kind of full body strength training or maybe yoga.

    SW 231.4
    GW 130, but realistically I'd be thrilled with anything under 150
    Great to meet you, Ruth! Hopefully we can look over your shoulder and help with the snacking! As to the exercise and injuries, tough lesson! I love the rowing machine too, and wish I had one. My exercise nemesis moment was with kettlebells and ended up with an umbilical hernia that needed surgery. Ugh. Pilates can be a great strength training, and works well on flexibility too - or find a trainer with a good background in kinesiology. They can do wonders. In any case have a great time working on all this fun stuff with us on your side!
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    Who's up? Time to get started on this week's weigh-ins. Due through Monday:
    @tlcjen12
    @strong_fit_ells
    @StayFITTer
    @cleaneater80
    @adrimango

    Thanks!
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    tlcjen12 wrote: »
    @jugar can I change my weight in date to Fridays?

    absolutely. Done.
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,305 Member
    Quick stop to send my greatest condolences to @jugar and @EvMakesChanges for the passing of your father. I'm sure there was great comfort for him in having you both near

    Back later for more!

    How did everyone do this weekend?
  • katzservant
    katzservant Posts: 36 Member
    edited April 29
    Send my condolences to @jugar and @EvMakesChanges for your father's passing. I think it's a blessing for both parent and children to be together at that time.

    May you find comfort in knowing you were there and in having each other to lean on. 💐

  • tlcjen12
    tlcjen12 Posts: 18 Member
    @jugar and @EvMakesChanges sorry for your loss. Blessing to you and your family
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