WaistAways Team Chat - MAY 2024
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A sole teammate weighing in on a given day.. you know what that means! @Gidgitgoescrzy is our Empress of Wednesday!
Love that you test things, I'm the exact opposite.. procrastinating and then just winging it and hoping it works. Your method sounds much less stressful and well thought out!4 -
CW: 157.6
PW: 155.6
I'm Adrianne, 47 year old mom & wife in North Carolina. I work for myself from home. Here to build healthy habits for the long haul. I have a lot of health risks due to heredity/family history. Eating well, moving my body, and managing inflammation are really important to reducing my risk factors. The scale is a good measure of those things for me.
With all the travel I've had I know I should be glad the scale isn't higher. I apologize for being so absent everyone. It's been a wild 5 or so weeks! I am definitely feeling the pace of things catching up to me. I'm needing rest and downtime. Headed to a concert tomorrow and staying overnight. After that no travel until an annual beach trip mid June.6 -
PW 143.6
Drumroll please.....
CW 147.2
EEEEEEKKKK
Just a bump, it's all okay, if I can get to 143 I can get there again. I am battling allergies, I thought I was over the hump, but then it hit with a vengeance, it's funny my allergies hit me worse when it's rainy, than when it's sunny, so it must not be pollen I am allergic to. Anyway, when I feel yucky, I eat, and this week it has been Fruit Loops with marshmallows... yeah, yeah I know... I don't even know what possessed me to buy them, good new the box is almost gone...
Off to work on a better week...
Have a wonderful day !
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@adrimango so glad to see you! It sounds like it has been quite a few weeks, and you navigated it all pretty well for sure. Enjoy the rest and relaxation as much as you can - and don't worry if it feels a bit like depression for a bit of time. After a big rush up to a concert or something is over, I often feel relieved that now I can rest, but a day or two of feeling seriously listless, not caring about anything, and feeling down sometimes happens on those first days. More than our bodies are tired!
@Gidgitgoescrzy boot those fruit loops and marshmallows to the curb! You know how much better a sliced apple with a bit of almond butter tastes
and it takes a heck of a lot more effort to get it ready and inside of you! Allergies are the pits, though - I'm so glad I don't get them like I did when I was young.
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It's been another busy week and I've not had a lot of time to come on here.
I have one year to lose at least 50 lbs or more (of the 100 lbs I have set to lose as my ultimate goal weight) final goal weight is 180 lbs or somewhere close to this weight.
My goal is in one year, I'll be taking a very long trip and I won't be coming back to where I live now. I Lived like this a few years ago and really enjoyed it. I traveled around inside and outside of the U.S and worked as I traveled.
I miss traveling around. I don't really like staying put in one place, since I don't have family, I'm getting tried of living this way. I set a goal of losing at least half of my ultimate goal weight by one year (hopefully, much more than that) But, until then, will see how it goes on a daily basis.
Working on getting myself physically and mentally ready for this big change in my life.
Karly,😸
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I had a good day so far. I ate within calories, went to the gym. But I am having a hungry day. Makes me nervous for later...I may need to go to bed early. Although typically if I have a hungry day or two, and eat a little extra, the next 2 days I am not as hungry and eat a little less. Not sure if that happens to anyone else? I'm not having any specific cravings...just hungry.
@YinxFed great job on day 1! Remember, you can always repeat a day or week if needed (this is my 3rd week of doing week 5 of the C25K) and running slow can help you run further.
@Gidgitgoescrzy I have never heard of that cereal, but it sounds interesting. I love marshmallows but I may be weird in the fact that I don't really like or eat any cereal. Never have, even growing up.
@adrimango get some rest after the crazy time! Not sure if you are having all the rain like we are in Greensboro, but it's definitely giving me time to sit back.
@katzservant that's interesting to travel like that. Where has been your favorite place you have seen?3 -
@katzservant Karly - that sounds like a plan! Losing a large amount of weight is certainly a big challenge, but I have seen some pretty amazing successes in these teams on F2F. Don't hesitate to stop by here often, and also to lurk around on some of the other team chat threads when you're in need of inspiration! I'd also love to hear about some of your previous travels and where you are planning on going next year.
@lauren_989 hungry days happen. Sometimes it is good to just eat a bit more, as long as it does not get out of control. I also find that adjusting the elements can help - a bit more fat and less carb, or a bit more carb (not simple ones!) and more filling vegetables, more protein and less fat - see what works! If the eat eat eat vibes still are singing away, have some pickles. Not sweet ones!
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@YinxFed
YES! Love the post-workout pic girl, looks like a great start to the None2Run program! Way to go4 -
Alright my lovely step team of five for the month of May - week 1 results are in!
Top steppers
#1 @StayFITTer 134,550
#2 @zankash23 73,711
#3 @ashleycarole86 61,118
Consistent steppers
Goal met 7 of 7 days - @StayFITTer and @micki48
Goal met 6 of 7 days - @zankash23
Non-step exercise minutes
#1 @StayFITTer 350 minutes
#2 @YinxFed 273 minutes
Great start team! Keep to stepping for week 2!6 -
Time for the Thursday crew to line up and report! Here we go:
@MaddawgMadsen
@ashleycarole86
@bowens1973
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Username ashleycarole86
Thursday weigh-in
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Good morning to our fabulous team
This thread is really fun to read, it’s almost like I can hear your voices and see your personalities shine from the page. What a time to be alive. Glad we have a platform where we can vent, challenge, make goals for our lives and future, and inspire others. Heck, I admire seeing numbers posted when your weight is up! To have a place you can be completely honest and free is a blessing. When I see this it makes me feel safe and relaxed to do the same. Y’all are just cool.
So, I had a ..weird.. thing happen, not the biggest thing in the world but not helping either 😆. I’ve now had my TOM twice in one month, only 1 week between them, can’t say I know exactly why but it is what it is. I’m sure this has happened to other's and it’s no big deal, I’m thinking it’s perimenopause and my hormones are out of sorts. Anyway. I’ll keep my chin up and we’ll see how it affects my weigh in on Saturday. I’ll do my best.
@adrimango Enjoy your concert! Normalcy will return soon, make great memories and do what you can. I’m 42, and don’t for see anything calming down for a looooonnngggg time, it’s always something with work, family, life, but if we stay present in our minds and bodies, and remember we are only here for a short while, it’s worth the chaos sometimes lol.
@lauren_989 Agree with jugar, it’s good you recognize how you’re feeling. If it’s real hunger, not emotions or boredom, then you probably do need to eat. Or, possibly, adjust your macros to what satiates you more. For some that’s protein, others it’s bulking up their veggies, whatever it may be, a little correction and you’ll have managed 2 things- hunger and how to deal with hunger in the future.
@katzservant What an interesting lifestyle! I want to hear more. So fun! Rooting for you on that one year goal and getting back on the road.
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Thank you all for the support and understanding! You all are so right that more than my body is tired and I'm having a natural let down after the wind up to presenting at 2 conferences.
Has anyone made a game of adopting new habits with rewards? I'm thinking of "paying" myself with Monopoly money to earn a massage. I love and benefit from massages but rarely spend the money on myself for them. I'm thinking a tangible reward for doing each thing-- adding monopoly money to a jar would encourage me and I'd see it adding up toward a bigger reward. Ideally I could "earn" the massage in 7-10 days then pick another reward. If it will take weeks to earn the massage I'll lose momentum, I think.2 -
PW: 175.8
CW: 175.0
I was somewhere in the 178 range over the weekend, but have been slowly dropping since I started this new diet on Monday. It's starting to seem like this was the diet change I needed.
@YinxFed - LOVE the picture! It put a big smile on my face. Thanks for sharing! And, great job on crushing the first day!
@adrimango - It's great to see you posting again. It definitely sounds like a break was in order. I'm glad you took it. I've never done new habits with rewards, but I like the idea. I've rewarded myself once I've hit a goal, but not small rewards every day/time I reinforced a new habit.
@katzservant - I'm excited to hear about your travels. What has been your favorite destination and why?
@lauren_989 - I absolutely understand the hunger days. I know that I am going to have them, and so I allow myself to lean into them a little. Nothing extreme, but I might have two string cheeses instead of just one. Or, a small spoonful of peanut butter. Maybe some turkey pepperoni. Or, I'll cut up some veggies with a small amount of hummus (if I'm home). If it is sugar I'm craving, I occasionally have a small bag of gluten free licorice that I'll have a few pieces out of. If I don't have the licorice, I'll do a small amount of peanut butter with dark chocolate chips. The hunger usually only lasts a day or two, so I allow myself the chance to eat a few more calories, but I have set things that I'll allow myself. Hopefully, that will help you decide how to handle your hunger days.
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This is a great question. I am of two minds about rewards - sometimes they can be discouraging, but they can also help get you through those times when you just want to give up. Saving for something when you hit a certain goal can be good, as long as it does not take too long! You are right about losing momentum. So make it serious enough ($10 per workout or day perfectly on your meal plan for a week or two) and it might work.Has anyone made a game of adopting new habits with rewards? I'm thinking of "paying" myself with Monopoly money to earn a massage. I love and benefit from massages but rarely spend the money on myself for them. I'm thinking a tangible reward for doing each thing-- adding monopoly money to a jar would encourage me and I'd see it adding up toward a bigger reward. Ideally I could "earn" the massage in 7-10 days then pick another reward. If it will take weeks to earn the massage I'll lose momentum, I think.
One of the very silly ones I love is to help establish new "tiny" habits by linking them to something you already do with 100% certainty, and then celebrating the tiny new habit right away in a physical way. You certainly have to go pee a few times a day
so right afterwards, do 2 squats or 1 push-up or whatever, then throw your arms up like you just landed a winning goal, or played La Campanella by Franz Liszt, and take a bow to the screaming crowd. Hear the whistles and bravos! Swell with pride! Fist pump if you must! Or you brush your teeth a couple times a day - do it standing on one foot, or while doing a few squats, march in place - again, whatever works for you. Pick a celebration for that one too.
I enjoy these silly moments and they help keep the doing of those things happening - and often leading to the bigger workout or whatever is important to do that day. So they are not "real" rewards in that they are not tangible, but they give a lot of good feeling, at which I do not
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Username: Bowens1973
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Time for the biggest numbers party of the week! Here comes the Friday crowd:
@tlcjen12
@EvMakesChanges
@Kali225
@Vio_let23
@wishfuljune
@micki48
@Ruth_2024
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PW:197.4
CW:198.8
I am due for TOM, which I think is playing a big contribution here. I’ve been relatively aligned with my calorie goal this week and have completed all the new Sydney Cummings’ workouts for Summertime Fine 2024 so far.
I will keep moving forward and not get deterred by that number.4 -
CW 228.2
Bleh, I weighed a pound and a half less yesterday. My hungry days track pretty well with my "didn't get enough sleep" days, and that was yesterday. Last night, too, so I'm going to be struggling today. On the positive side, in a burst of optimism I ordered a pair of jeans in a size smaller than I've been wearing. Tried them on yesterday. I did get them on, but I won't be wearing them yet because... well, I like breathing It's progress though. They're size 20, and I was wearing 28s last year. 6 -
PW : 185
CW : 185
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@jugar
Username: katzservant
PW: 289
CW: 289
My Weigh-In Day is tomorrow, but won't be able to post.
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For my reward system, I'm going to try (with Monopoly money in a jar so I can see it):
$15 for perfectly following my diet
$10 for following the diet with Coke Zero or Gatorade Zero (trying to drop artifical sweetners but it will take time)
$10 for a workout that makes me sweat
$5 for 10,000 steps in a day
$3 basic strength exercises at home
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@ashleycarole86 Thanks for the step update!
Thanks for all you do!
@MaddawgMadsen Wonderful WIN! (Weigh-In) I miss seeing you on Stridekick!
@jugar Thanks for keeping us on track. Hope you and @EvMakesChanges are taking care of yourselves
From a glance it looks like everyone is thriving and plugging along. Here’s to the weekend! Let’s finish our week strong together!
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Looking good, everyone! Some lovely green, some holding the line, and some small ups but combined with beautiful things like fitting into a new size of jeans (or almost!) and getting the workouts done - this is shaping up to be a good week for Team WA!
Let's get it wrapped up - remaining weigh-ins for today and Saturday:
@EvMakesChanges
@Kali225
@micki48
@CupcakeCrusoe
@zankash23
@veronica1359
@conleywoods
@ddsb1111
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The rest of this week flew by, work decided to be extra busy. So greatful it's the weekend!
@adrimango I am curious how the money jar will work for you!
Did anyone get to see the nothern lights last night? My brother sent me some amazing pictures from outside Boston, and I even got to see them here in NC!
Massachusetts 
NC 
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SW 128.6
W1 125.2 (mostly water)
W2 125.4 (TOM- again 😒)
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Friday weigh in. ( I was going to check again this morning but forgot and ate my breakfast. Oh well. I’m betting it was the same or lower too. )
PW 220.6
CW 220.9
@YinxFed Love that beautiful face. Congratulations on the run. Impressed
@Gidgitgoescrzy I love your testing and planning and gardening and general organization. Must be exciting with your trip around the corner.
I love the Monopoly money idea!! Sometimes that visual can work wonders.
Thank you for your support with my job woes. It is a placed I loved. But those in charge have made it a toxic environment. I am in the process of applying to other schools.
I will focus on the good this week. I took a few walks with my class. I made it through the week! 🤪 I just about stayed the same weight wise. Going on a walk with a friend for her birthday at an Arboretum this afternoon.
Have a great day. I will make myself check in more. It lifts me up. Thank you all.4 -
Friday Weigh In (1 day late, again!)
PW: 255.4
CW: 256.7
getting very frustrated with myself but not surprised at the gain this week - I binged basically sunday-wednesday so I guess it could have been way worse.
Cons this week:
-bingeing
-tried something new for dinner recipe that ultimately didn't turn out great
-some work stress
-only did 2 sessions of exercise thus far
Pros this week:
-the work stress did include some interesting analysis and I got good feedback on it, include from some high-up people at my company. I really hope promotion is on the table this year.
-had a nice catch up phone call with a long distance friend while on a walk thursday - total time moving was probably an hour or more and my foot wasn't in pain by the end!!
-I logged off work at a normal time on Friday which has been a big sticking point for me recently
-continued my spring cleaning. only 2 tasks left for today!
I am desperate for some new cooking inspiration, I've been really off in the kitchen lately. will brainstorm that while I walk to a dental cleaning in a bit.4 -
The May Week 3 Group Challenge is open in order to give you a preview, but won't start until Sunday, May 12th. Please join us for the Meal Planning Challenge...take the pressure off your week, plan your menus in advance and then just stick to your plan. To get new tips and ideas for your nutrition success, join us! Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10915289/may-week-3-group-challenge-weekly-meal-plan-challenge#latest
We'd love to see you in the chat thread!
Jessica
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