WaistAways Team Chat - JUNE 2024
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I have not done well at all this weekend ! I mean terrible, horrible, bad, bad, bad weekend, but I am dusting it off and today is a new day ! I could blame it on not feeling well, or being back from vacation, but in all honesty, I got lazy, and I got stuck in a " it's one weekend, I deserve it" mindset.
I did do my squats both days, so there is a positive. I did not get up and exercise this morning, so I will do it this evening. I think I shall do my squats and a 20 minute video.
I of course sat on the couch and saved a bunch of videos of exercises I would like to do., and again I've overwhelmed myself.. So I am sticking with simple, for this week and next, just squats, and videos.
Bridgerton has a new season out, I could start that on the treadmill, but I think I will wait until the whole season is released.
Hubby went to the dr on Friday, and was put on antibiotics, so the dr gave me some also since whatever he has, he got from me, I am taking them, but in protest. Although I do finally feel some relief, the congestion is starting to loosen.
Okay so my introduction _
Hi Team, I'm Vikki, 52, married, Baltimore, MD working full time. I have been with the team on and off since 2019. My highest starting weight was 192, I recently hit my 1st goal of 145, I wanted to get there before my big trip to Ireland, which this was my 3rd try to get over there, well I just got back last week, and it was the best trip ever,so now I am focusing on losing approx. 10 more lbs., and working on strength, flexibility, and toning.
I will be honest, I am kind of scared I could fall off the wagon because I don't have a trip to be fit for, does that make sense?
My plan for this week is to do the squats every day, and at least a 20-minute video 3 days.
Next week, will be the same, except 4 days of video.
I tend to go overboard, and stress myself out, and overwhelm myself when it comes to exercise, so it is important for me to keep it simple. It would probably help to start logging again also, so I will do that.
Have a great day !
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@Gidgitgoescrzy
Sounds like a perfect reason to book another trip... tee hee. I totally know what you mean, it was very cool to see how motivating preparing for the trip was for you. Even without another one on the horizon yet, you'll feel so good when you do book the next one and you're already starting from such a fit place.
@StayFITTer
You bet, I was part of UAC for years, but I haven't tracked my food in ages and while I used to be way more engaged in the community in general, I struggle to even make it here these days so I pared way back. I do better when I'm most engaged with the community though.. gotta keep this top of mind. Love your goals for this week.
Ok folks, I'm serious. Intention today is to track EVERY morsel that goes into my mouth and to close my diary. Wish me luck!1 -
@ashleycarole86
Routing for you my friend! See you in Stridekick and flirting with some new challenges!
Virtual Themed Virtual Foot Race — Starts Saturday, June 8th
https://link.stridekick.com/join?groupCode=E87355
I didn’t reach my goal of doing the workout before 6:30am this Monday…but I came up on this new thought
“There’s always time to do a 10 minute workout”
And I read, never miss a Monday when it comes to working out.3 -
Gidgitgoescrzy wrote: »I will be honest, I am kind of scared I could fall off the wagon because I don't have a trip to be fit for, does that make sense?
It does. But you have YOU to be fit for. Every day feels great when you are on track, on the wagon, in the groove, and on the plan. You're right to keep the plan simple! Eat food, not junk, not too much. Move. Wear the tiara.1 -
Hello! My name is Sara. I found this group while wandering the forums. I'm 30 years old from the KCMO area, and I've got two kitties, a snake, and a cool boyfriend. I like a lot of random things because I can't pick a hobby or career path to save my life.
I plan to weigh-in on Friday mornings, and my weight was 220 last Friday. It's the highest weight I've ever been at
My non-scale victory is that this number is not as world ending as teenage me would have thought. Though I do feel the difference in how my body feels while moving around and existing, and that's got to change!! I'm also finally becoming friends with my kitchen. I pre-cooked scrambled eggs for myself last night and it was so nice to pop that in the microwave with a leftover biscuit this morning before work. Evening me took care of morning me!! 4 -
Steps
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Wow! I am loving this energy today!
I will say that I went for a walk on my lunch break since I signed up for that Stridekick challenge. Thanks @StayFITTer! Is the 25 mile virtual race an individual one, or a group challenge to get that many miles? I also love what you said that weight loss happens in the kitchen. So true! I can easily eat 200 or 300 calories, how many I usually burn off while eating.
@Gidgitgoescrzy I consider doing those squats a non zero day! So that's awesome! Now trying to find a new routine when you don't have a trip to plan for is key.
@ElfBodGoals meal prep is awesome! Our futire selves deserve any presents our currents selves can give to help make this process and changes easier!2 -
@lauren_989 Thanks so much! I missed that. Hurray! I think that’s the first time I’ve ever made the scoreboard! Yippee!4
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@lauren_989 Tropical Race is individual where your goal is to reach 25 miles first—but it still tracks your miles even after you cross the finish line until the race officially ends.
The challenge I plan to create for July 15th WILL be a Team/Group Challenge
I’m thinking 350,000 steps in one week—if we pack out the challenge with 10 people it’s only 35,000 steps a week, 5,000 steps a day.
Let me know if my math ain’t mathing 😂1 -
Quick hello from me before bed.
@lauren_989 I'm sorry that I didn't respond to your query about meal prepping yesterday 😔
I don't meal prep, buy I do plan our meals. Having said that, I only plan our dinners - not breakfasts nor lunches. I'm considering including these meals too - it just saves so much time.
Oh, but I did remember to do my Squats this evening.
Good night, Friends.4 -
6/3/24
Previous Weight:175.2 lbs
Current Weight: 174.8 lbs
Got 5000 steps for the Stridekick challenge I'm participating in and did a power yoga video from Adriene on YouTube (achy hips needed it!).
Monday-Friday lunch this week (yum)
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Yum is right! That lunch looks good @Lyss983
Phew! I had a lot of outdoor work today, and it was HOT. Not compared to you intrepid souls down in the Southern US, but hot for here! I was out in the garden with the tiller, digging, hauling water (the pump and barrel set up for the garden isn't hooked up yet...), and making good progress. All the rest should be planted and transplanted tomorrow. We also had our 12 cords of wood delivered, so the poor tall guy was out there stacking wood all day. He usually likes that job, but he is just getting over pneumonia and somehow thinks that he should be up for his usual all day doing hard things work ethic. So he was kinda miserable. But there's no stopping him
AND I did the squats! Tomorrow up to 15 so let's go!3 -
Back to report in.
Over 10k steps.
All food logged and diary closed. Over a bit but still below maintenance.
Water goal met.
It was a stressful day and both Brad and I have had the urge to make bad choices but we've resisted. Today was a success. Thanks for all the motivation from this team.
Have meals planned for tomorrow to stay on track then too..hooray!6 -
@Lyss983 that lunch looks delicious!
@jugar sounds like good exercise in your garden! My zucchini's are starting to bloom, so I should hopefully have some soon! I have tomatoes and peppers starting as well, but they take longer. Anyone else growing veggies this summer?
@ashleycarole86 great job tracking all of your food today! And resisting temptations for both you and Brad 🎉 Check in tomorrow and let us know how you did after pre-tracking today!
Speaking of tomorrow, weigh in's due through then:
@AnnaBananza15 - are you able to find us?
@adrimango
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checking in! I stayed at work later than intended (what else is new) but really happy that I got home, had a snack with some protein, made a grocery list, got my groceries done, and finally got back to some strength workouts while my dinner baked. Felt really good. Icing my feet now and hopping in the shower before bed.
also getting into my book, which had a bit of a slow start.
question on meal prep... yes, generally, I spend quite a few hours on Sundays meal prepping. However recently I am struggling with finding the meals I make on Sunday appetizing by Wed/Thurs. So this week I got a few random ingredients, more than 1 protein, and a plan to make a few different meals fresh and freeze some parts/leftovers. I have also been considering a meal kit subscription. My sisters love Marley Spoon, Blue Apron, etc and with how grocery store prices have gotten, it may be cheaper overall for me, too. TBD.3 -
Good morning, and happy NOT Monday !
Yesterday was good, ate what I was supposed to eat, did my squats and a 20 min video.
Then I finished off the candy from the weekend, BUT I logged it...
Today is starting off positive, I brought my shoes so a co-worker and I could go for a walk. I normally don't like walking with people, but this will be my 1st walk at this new job (well I've been here for 2 years) and I don't know the area, it's an industrial park that is kind of secluded, so it will probably be fine. Are any of you aware of a candy called Goetzes Caramels ? Well, they are at the end of our street, I hope they keep those smells contained, or walking might be a bad idea... lol
Have a great day !3 -
Meal prep - Yes, I am a consistent meal prepper for lunches at work, rest of the meals I wing... Except breakfast, I have a protein shake, because I am still kind of on the intermittent fasting, I need to tighten up my end time, it's been slipping. So that is another goal.
This week is taco salads, so I make the meat, measure and sort it into microwaveable containers, then I clean the lettuce, I store that all in a container with damp paper towels ( keeps it crispy) then I make baggies of measured out cheese and chips, and a little container for salsa.
Sometimes I do get bored with what I make, there are only 2 lunches I can make it through the whole week, and thats taco salad, and tuna salad (the tuna I eat with triscuit crackers). So sometimes I will skip what I made and create a charcuterie type lunch of random things I have, and that usually breaks up the week enough.
I'm glad you brought this up, because this is making me realize, I am slacking when it comes to food and I really do need to get back to what worked so well.
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PW: 214
CW: 209.8
So I lost the weight I gained last week which is a plus! Now to keep going.
@Kali225 let me know if you do decide to do the meal prep kits!
@Gidgitgoescrzy I have not heard of that candy but am not about to try something new lol. That would be tough having that smell down the street from work. I would have to give that a wide berth on my walk.
@adrimango enjoy the time at the beach, relax, and decompress. You need to focus on you!3 -
See not only is our squat challenge helping us physically, it's also helping us mentally...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/just-1-minute-of-squats-can-boost-concentration-and-improve-decision-making/ar-AA1kOoAf?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=531e7bc8479f4648b3baca7a16c384f6&ei=1123 -
Today I looked at the vending machine and was like, "Nothing in here is going to taste as good as the mochi donut I'll get tomorrow." Walked away and didn't risk it eating my money for nothing.
Tonight I get to see my boyfriend, we'll cook and play DDR. Gonna see what Aldi has for a little treat after dinner. We're both prone to inhaling sweets so the smaller package, the better
They do have good chocolates that feel fancy. 3 -
Just wanted to re-introduce myself for June 2024
Bridget here a 40 something married mom of 2 school aged boys living in the States. (A Michigander in the house!)
I joined the Waist Aways Team in Jan 2024. I really enjoy the accountability and support and have found likeminded people to journey with.
Though I may be a little quiet trying to plug away at my goals, I try to lift my head up for air to check-in, share and/or encourage.
I do these challenges (with limited slots) to help hold myself accountable and invite anyone to give it a go as long as you are willing to give it a good, honest go!
25 Active Minutes Challenge
https://link.stridekick.com/join?groupCode=JPGNQ5
Water Challenge: It’s only for 14 days then I’ll reset again, you can retroactive log past days
https://link.stridekick.com/join?groupCode=GNVQN8
Virtual Themed Virtual Foot Race — Starts Saturday, June 8th
https://link.stridekick.com/join?groupCode=E87355
I’m shooting to reach 15,000 steps a day at least 20x in June and aiming for 4 weeks of GREEN!
And a Big WARM Welcome to those who are newer to our community.
Rooting for us ALL!2 -
Current weight is 158.0. I hope I have posted this to the right spot. No clue what I am doing wrong.2
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Current weight is 158.0. I hope I have posted this to the right spot. No clue what I am doing wrong.
@ineego You certainly have posted to the right spot. And you are asking the right question! Figuring out what is not working is so important - and rather than just letting it get you down, start experimenting on (with?) yourself. It could be lots of things, but is likely all about food. I know that if I eat grains, I gain. For some people it's all about adding fibre. Or eating within a certain number of hours every day (intermittent fasting), or cutting back on sugar, alcohol, white flour - general simple carbs. Pick a thing to try, and if it does not help, try again. You're in the right place for that experimentation too! Keep the team posted on what you're trying, and maybe someone will join you. Maybe it is just logging food and cutting back a bit on the calories, so dive right in and see what you discover.2 -
@Gidgitgoescrzy that's great news about the squats! Maybe I should plan to do them at my 3pm slump in the afternoon at work!
@ElfBodGoals great job staying away from the vending machine! And I love DDR! Some great exercise that's fun!
I had a decent day here. Got my steps in and went to the gym. I am tired and will head to bed shortly. Another mini goal I am trying to work on is getting enough sleep. I got back into the bad habit of being on my phone in bed at night, but I don't want to restart too many habits at once. So for now, it's just getting into bed earlier, even if I still go on my phone.
Weigh in due for tomorrow is our solo @Gidgitgoescrzy!4 -
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Quick post tonight - stayed on track with what I had pre-tracked, did my meetings using my stand-up desk, and got some (but not as many as I'd like) steps. Workout was a rest day today, but my new headbands came in that I wear during my workouts!
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@Lyss983 love the headbands! unfrosted strawberry is my favorite poptart flavor
Pretty good day here for me - pleasantly sore from my workout yesterday, and more sore now from a sweaty dance cardio session. eating was good for breakfast and lunch but poor for dinner. Will improve tomorrow. onto hump day!4 -
About to venture out for Week 2 Run 3 of None2Run. Wish me luck!
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Whew! I'm back - and I survived.
Hope everyone has a great day 😀5
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