Downsizers Team Chat - MAY 2024
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps so far this week
Sun 28th 3,589 rainy rest day!
Mon 29th 6,097 rain rain rain
Tues 30th 15,031
Wed 1st 11,587
Thur 2nd 14,619
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Thursday
👣 22,880 steps
📝 Logged Everything
🥗 Stayed under my calorie range (barely)
🫀 Cardio - 35 Min
💦 7 glasses of water
🧂 Missed my Sodium Goal
📖 🎮 Read a couple chapter of Sorceror's Stone, and a little bit of the Burning Page, played on my phone for a bit.
🌷🪻Happy May! 🌷🪻
Busy day yesterday. Got our morning walk done, then worked in the garden most of the day. Spread the rest of the soil and turned it in. Got the carrots, potatoes, and parsnips planted. Cleaned up the screened porch which was filled with garden stuff. Exhausted, so of course binged a little - but with all the exercise today came just under my calorie limit.
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Do you have a favorite memory?
My favorite memory was doing anything with dad ... We went to car shows, Airplane shows etc. He had a 1956 ford pick-up that we worked on together...He sold it to an 18 year old who wrapped it around a telephone pole ..soooo sad ... unfortunately my dad died in 1994 when his 2nd wife pulled a gun on him and gave him a heart-attack he was 51 when he died ...boy do I miss him a lot
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
OVERDUE WEIGH-INS
@hasabu2020
@ChickieBoom22
FRIDAY WEIGH-INS
@jimboden3
@Slimmersixties
@lindamtuck2018
SATURDAY WEIGH-INS
@itladyee
@inshapeCK
@RoblinB
@NouveaRee
@Iliketoyak
@Megan_smartiepants1970
I have changed to a Saturday weigh in as well, and provided my starting weight last Saturday1 -
MommieJeannie wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
OVERDUE WEIGH-INS
@hasabu2020
@ChickieBoom22
FRIDAY WEIGH-INS
@jimboden3
@Slimmersixties
@lindamtuck2018
SATURDAY WEIGH-INS
@itladyee
@inshapeCK
@RoblinB
@NouveaRee
@Iliketoyak
@Megan_smartiepants1970
I have changed to a Saturday weigh in as well, and provided my starting weight last Saturday
oops I have you down as a Sunday weigh-in ...I will get that changed ..I apologize0 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »MommieJeannie wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
OVERDUE WEIGH-INS
@hasabu2020
@ChickieBoom22
FRIDAY WEIGH-INS
@jimboden3
@Slimmersixties
@lindamtuck2018
SATURDAY WEIGH-INS
@itladyee
@inshapeCK
@RoblinB
@NouveaRee
@Iliketoyak
@MommieJeannie
@Megan_smartiepants1970
I have changed to a Saturday weigh in as well, and provided my starting weight last Saturday
I will get it changed for you ... I apologize1 -
Motto:
🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
Eat well 🥗to Live Well 🚢✈️🧳
H2O - Make it Flow 💦💦💦
Daily Goals for May1. Calories @1650 and protein 150g.
2. Limit Wine to the weekend, if at all.
3. Water - Minimum of 80 ounces
4. Exercise 6 days a week (core/strength train/cardio)
5. Consistently hit 10k steps - Goal 20+ days.
6. Daily reads or audible.
7. Post work out snack
Recap: No whoosh...but I'm not going to worry about it. I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing
- THOUGHTS:
Unfortunately this is true and probably one of my biggest downfalls...especially this weekend....
Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo... it will be interesting! We used to have a race track near us, and I enjoyed going to watch the horses race. I will watch on TV but it won't be the same. One day, I might just go to the Derby as it looks like so much fun....but I've never been able to pull off a good "hat" look...oh well🙂
My husband likes to do the Cinco de Mayo celebration as he loves Mexican food. I think we will roll the two events into a single day (Saturday), also known as damage control. I have a recipe for carnitas in the instant pot that I will make. I will probably make guacamole and salsa. The salsa and guac aren't so bad....it's the chips that get me.... I should look up some veggies chips that I could make...from zucchini maybe??? hmmm...
What does your weekend look like?
My favorite memory, I have so many but I'll choose one to share.... it's along story but I love it.One day early in December, my son and I visited a Christmas tree farm to cut down a tree for the first time. Core was 4 and was excited about the spirit of Christmas.
It was about an hour away from where we lived at the time. When we arrived, we were greeted by Elves in varying red and green outfits, we were given hot chocolate to drink as we began to stroll the farm. After viewing a few rows, Corey pointed to a six foot Douglas fir as his choice.
We cut down the tree, took tons of pictures, bagged it, tied it to our car, and began the trek home to begin the decorating process.
We got home, brought the tree inside, prepared some cider and started decorating the tree. I recalled our family’s long-time tradition of obtaining a tree about three weeks before Christmas, usually the kind requiring assembly; decorating it and then populating with presents until the holiday. The magic occurred in the early morning hours of December 25th, when Santa brought the wish-list gifts and strategically placed them unwrapped under the tree for the surprise of Christmas morning.
We strung the red and white lights and hung ornaments on the tree, each with a story reiterated every year. Corey attentively listened as I handed him the ornaments to place on the tree. We continued adorning and storytelling until all the decorations were neatly and satisfactorily arranged on the tree.
We skipped our nightly bedtime story, and Corey eagerly went to bed earlier than his normal bedtime. I remained awake until midnight and retired as well.
The next morning, Corey stood, crying hysterically, at the foot of my bed. While not appearing to be in physical pain, it was obvious something terrible had occurred. Sobbing uncontrollably, I could barely understand him. Finally, I heard the words. “Santa didn’t come.”
I almost started crying as well, but my tears were from laughter, not sadness. “Oh honey,” I said as I reached out to console my little boy. “Today isn’t Christmas. We have three more weeks to wait for Santa!” Relieved, he was able to display a meek smile through the, now slowing, flow of tears. Later that day, we purchased a calendar so that Corey could mark the days as they expired until Christmas.
@aactuallyaash ~ Not at all, I've had no problem working out in a fasted state. I think my body has plenty to work with as well.
My workout is so early as well, my body just does it. Granted, I'm not a power lifter by any means. My heaviest weights are on my leg days when I extend 45lb and curl 70lb. I do try to increase my weights over time ....
Step Challenge - Goal 8500
ST = Moderate
4/28 8,085
4/29 9,293 ST = 15
4/30 12,717 ST = 20
5/1 10,097 ST = 15
5/2 10,820 ST = 10
5/3
5/4
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »MommieJeannie wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
OVERDUE WEIGH-INS
@hasabu2020
@ChickieBoom22
FRIDAY WEIGH-INS
@jimboden3
@Slimmersixties
@lindamtuck2018
SATURDAY WEIGH-INS
@itladyee
@inshapeCK
@RoblinB
@NouveaRee
@Iliketoyak
@MommieJeannie
@Megan_smartiepants1970
I have changed to a Saturday weigh in as well, and provided my starting weight last Saturday
I will get it changed for you ... I apologize ...it is all fixed for you ...You are now a Saturday weigh-in0 -
Steps
5/1: 6982
5/2: 63911 -
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I need the following people to weigh in please
OVERDUE
@ChickieBoom22
@Jimboden3
@hasabu2020
SATURDAY WEIGH -IN
@itladyee
@inshapeCK
@RoblinB
@liketoyak
@MommieJeannie
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Would the following people post your steps please ....
@lindamtuck2018 5/2 -5/4
@aactuallyaash 4/28 -5/4
@itladyee 5/3 - & 5/4
@Hotspur11 4/28 - 5/4
@RoblinB 4/28 - 5/4
@Slimmersixties 5/3 & 5/4
@iLive2Walk 5/3 & 5/4
@myhands4God 4/29 -5/4
@Stacimfit 4/28- 5/4
@Myndieet 4/28- 5/4
@lovethyneighbor 5/3 & 5/4
@Jamie574 4/28 - 5/4
@MommieJeannie 4/28 - 5/4
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Weigh-in day: Saturday
PW 149.7
CW 149.9
Work is still WAY too busy. So glad this wasn’t substantially more!1 -
Well done.Slimmersixties wrote: »Slimmer sixties
Friday weigh in
Pw 185lb
Cw 183.5lb
Nearly back to my pre birthday binge weight!!! But I'm keeping going this time and making the 170s my normal weight!iLive2Walk wrote: »Thursday
👣 22,880 steps
📝 Logged Everything
🥗 Stayed under my calorie range (barely)
🫀 Cardio - 35 Min
💦 7 glasses of water
🧂 Missed my Sodium Goal
📖 🎮 Read a couple chapter of Sorceror's Stone, and a little bit of the Burning Page, played on my phone for a bit.
🌷🪻Happy May! 🌷🪻
Busy day yesterday. Got our morning walk done, then worked in the garden most of the day. Spread the rest of the soil and turned it in. Got the carrots, potatoes, and parsnips planted. Cleaned up the screened porch which was filled with garden stuff. Exhausted, so of course binged a little - but with all the exercise today came just under my calorie limit.
Gardening is a great way to burn calories. I have a silly question. How did you plant the potatoes? Did you cut the eyes off older potatoes and use them? This will be my first time growing potatoes so I am in the process of figuring out how to do it. I am getting the pots that you have a flap to open to get the potatoes out.0 -
April 28th: 7,855
April 29th: 11,535
April 30th: 3,880
May 1st: 3,867
May 2nd: 5,073
A bit short on steps. There was a lot going on so I am happy with the 5k.
PW 151.8
CW 150.2
Hopefully, I can keep it going and get back in the 140’s by next week.
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How did you meet your best friend?
I met my best friend at work ... we have worked together over 20 years as ER nurses... She is amazing and we do things outside of work too
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Friday
👣 23,175 steps
📝 Logged Everything
🥗 Stayed under my calorie range
🫀 Strength 15 Min
💦 8 glasses of water
🧂 Under my Sodium limit
🎮 Played on my phone for a bit.
🌷🪻Happy May! 🌷🪻
Another busy garden day - all done except for the corn and squash which can't be planted for another couple weeks.
Took a beautiful walk by the Connecticut River this morning and got this shot of the Sun reflecting in the water.
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Liketoyak
Saturday weigh in
PW-285.5
CW-282.33 -
Saturday Weigh-In
PW: 216
CW: 218
Motto:
🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
Eat well 🥗to Live Well 🚢✈️🧳
H2O - Make it Flow 💦💦💦
Daily Goals for May1. Calories @1650 and protein 150g.Recap: A bit frustrated at that number on the scale but moving on. I had a good week hitting the majority of my goals (1) Slighly over 2 days. (5) 3 10k+ step days!
2. Limit Wine to the weekend, if at all.
3. Water - Minimum of 80 ounces
4. Exercise 6 days a week (core/strength train/cardio)
5. Consistently hit 10k steps - Goal 20+ days.
6. Daily reads or audible.
7. Post work out snack
I did change a couple of things that might have affected the scale negatively:- The program that I am following for calories and protein strongly encourages a pre-workout and post-workout "meal" for fuel. I normally work out in a fasted state and don't eat until around 11am or noon. Wondering if I was missing an opportunity for my body to recover quicker, I implemented a post-workout fueling. It's a power/protein drink, roughly 200 calories, 23 protein, 18 carbs consumed at about 7:30am breaking my fast about 4 hours earlier.
- The other thing I did was implement some "meat" sticks for protein... processed food with a significant amount of sodium, had those 4 times this week (they are actually quite tasty).
The positive things this week:- Water, no day was under 80 and most were over 90! Almost to 100. So I'm guessing the sodium is causing me to retain the extra water that I consumed!!??
- AND... 3 days this week I went on an additional 30 minute walk.
I also think that 216 was a fluke last Saturday as I changed the battery the next day and it jumped up to 218.
Next week I will limit the protein sticks to no more than 2, continue with the water and play the post workout fueling by ear....
- THOUGHTS:
Step Challenge - Goal 8500
ST = Moderate
4/28 8,085
4/29 9,293 ST = 15
4/30 12,717 ST = 20
5/1 10,097 ST = 15
5/2 10,820 ST = 10
5/3 9,763
5/4
Weigh in Day: Saturday/b]
Starting - 223.6 (12/29/2023)
Ending January - 215.8 (7.8)
Ending February - 216.4 (+0.6/7.2)
Ending March - 218.4 (+2.0/5.2)
Ending April = 216.0 (3.2/7.6)
April
5/4 218
5/11
5/18
5/25
Total Loss for month .0 Total loss 7.62 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
How did you meet your best friend?
I met my best friend at work ... we have worked together over 20 years as ER nurses... She is amazing and we do things outside of work too
I met my bestie while forcing our boys to meet and play together. Her family had just moved two houses away and we set up the 8year olds to play. 12 years later we are going strong but the boys have moved on to different parts of their lives. Hers is in Uni; mine working ft. Going over for a visit tonight and looking forward to it.0 -
JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Friday (May 3, 2024)
PW: 239.9
CW: 239.9
Sorry I'm late (such a busy life) - I can't wait until I retire ... although I'm not looking forward to getting older so I guess I can wait after all!1 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Step Challenge - Goal 6000
4/28 sun 5303
4/29 mon 6527
4/30 tue 4785
5/1 wed 4645
5/2 thur 4604
5/3 fri 625
5/4 sat 4413
From cold, windy and wet weather to all of a sudden very hot weather.. Just when I was going in the right direction my body said, uh uh 🤨 not doing it!1 -
The May Week 2 Group Challenge is open and ready to begin on Sunday, May 5th, so please join us for the No Gym Workout Challenge! Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10914922/may-week-2-group-challenge-no-gym-workout-plan/p1?new=1
Hope to see you in the chat thread!
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inshapeCK
PW: 141.1 pounds (re-lost 0.4 pounds)
CW: 141.7 pounds (re-gained 0.6 pounds)2 -
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps! But not nearly as many as there should be!!!
Apr 28 7817
Apr 29 4278
Apr 30 2491
May 1 2537
May 2 3338
May 3 4238
May 4 4517
It’s been that sort of week.Ready to start over tomorrow.3 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
How did you meet your best friend?
I met my best friend in college - our boyfriends (now husbands) were in the same fraternity. We actually didn't become best friends back then. As life goes on most of my college and high school friends have become less and less important in m life - and the tried and true are always there. She moved away a couple years ago but we do see each other every few months - we take turns visiting. Avelo airlines has a direct flight from Connecticut to Florida and many times a round trip flight is less than $100!
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Saturday
👣 24,930 steps
📝 Logged Everything
🥗 Stayed under my calorie range
💪 Strength 15 Min
🫀 Cardio - A LOT!
💦 8 glasses of water
🧂 Over my Sodium limit
🎮 Played on my phone for a bit.
🌷🪻Happy May! 🌷🪻
Relay race for another challenge I am in and the garden (finished) kept me so busy yesterday. When dinnertime came I said I'm too exhausted to cook - we got subway, which has so much sodium, then I had pretzels, and cookies - ate all my exercise calories. Had two calories left for the day!
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