Downsizers Team Chat - September 2024
Megan_smartiepants1970
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Fat2Fit has five great teams. The group and team leaders are as follows - contact them any time!
Our Moderators:
Ashley - @minstrelofsarcasm
Jessica - @jessicakrall8
Lauren- @lauren_989
Megan - @Megan_smartiepants1970
Our Team Captains:
Downsizers - @Megan_smartiepants1970 and [open]
Mission Slimpossible - @Katmary71 and @trooworld
Weight No More - @minstrelofsarcasm and @melaniedscott
WaistAways - @ashleycarole86 and @lauren_989
Shape Shifters - @jessicakrall8 and @Pupowl
Our Team Motivators:
Mission Slimpossibles - @19shmoo69
Weight No More - @rachelrjh and @BodyTalking
WaistAways - @MaddawgMadsen
Shape Shifters - @LaurieWrobo and @Cyncia85
HOW IT ALL WORKS: The September challenge runs for four weeks, from September 1st - September 29th.
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 leader board. 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
Introduce or re-introduce yourselves right away, and let's get September on the road! 2
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Hello Team Downsizers ....First I would like to welcome back @lindamtuck2018 @rainyrae ..I would also like to welcome @AugustaWeschler2024 @msgym @lacatgirl to our amazing team....I hope you enjoy it as much as I have ...I have been with this group for for awhile now and absolutely love it ... I have been on and off of MFP since 2009 (I had a bad habit of giving up on myself and deleting my accounts..I promised myself that I would not give up on myself ever again(been on this screen name since 2018) Second let me introduce myself ... I am Megan and I am the captain of this marvelous team.. I am also one of the moderator's so if a problem arises please let me know so that I and the other moderator's can solve the problem ... Most of you newcomers have already met me since I am in charge of recruiting ...Now a little about me ... I was born in Alberta Canada..I was adopted as a baby...I have lived in California most of my life ... I would love to move to Colorado.. I am an animal lover... I have 2 dogs a German Shepherd named Dakota who turned 6 years old on 10/10 (and a Siberian Husky named Aspen who turned 6 years old 12/22) ... I lost my 2 grandma kitties Kylie 17 1/2 and Mocha 17 recently within 4 days apart and a parrot named Petey (not sure who talks more him or myself LOL) I am a mom of 2 ..Alyssa who turned 18 on 10/5 and graduated high school on June 9th my little girl is not little no more ..I have home schooled her from day 1 .. She has been on honor roll every year who wants to be a veterinarian once she receives her diploma ... I have a son named Austin who is 24 (had a birthday on 10/24 who is married with 2 kids and was in the Navy now he has graduated from the academy and is a cop.. I am a very proud mama
Now lets talk about the step challenge that I am in-charge of for our team ...If you want to be added please give me your name and a step pledge that you plan to hit daily and post your steps either daily or weekly (whatever is easiest for you) in here .... If you want to be removed , change your step goal , excused etc. please let me know ... I do have a converter chart where I can convert most exercise into steps ...On Sunday mornings I will put up a reminder of the people's steps I need ...
My goals for September.. Since I am injured I am not on Keto at this time I am just eating regular food.... meal prepping with my daughter's help ....drinking 140 ounces of water daily and getting at least 5 hours of sleep.... I had a lot of health issues...but I am happy to say that I am off all meds ..I am no longer type 2 diabetic ... I had kidney stones ... 3 hernia surgeries ... a screw in my right foot due to stress fractures ... Left foot has arthritis in the ankle and I have quite a few bone spurs in the foot .. ... I also have tendonitis in my knees and I was born with hip dysplasia..As many of you know I am out of commission for who knows how long due to playing ball with the pups in the backyard and falling in one of the craters my dogs dug up...I broke my ankle in 2 places and tore tendons and ligaments ...I had surgery on 10/19 where I have a plate and 4 screws and I had an infection where one of the screws is ..... I had my 2nd foot surgery on 12/15 3rd foot surgery happened on 1/31 where he put a rod in my foot (which is giving me problems)
4th surgery happened on 3/31/23 where I have 2 new rods in my leg and more screws in my foot
5th foot/leg surgery happening on 7/7/23 ...6th foot surgery happened on 8/25 where I have a plate and more screws.. 7th surgery happened on September 16th when I lost my balance and fell in my home .. and had to have the rod that I bent replaced 8th foot surgery happened on Dec 16th...9th foot surgery happened on February 7th...I just had my 10th foot surgery on 3/28/2024 where he put 2 plates and 8 screws in my ankle..... Crossing fingers, toes and eyes that I am done with surgeries....I somehow have a fracture on the top of my foot and near my ankle...I am in a soft cast with 2 rods on each side...I want this darn foot to heal already so that I can start PT and get
back to walking (boy do I miss it )
As many of you know I just had my 11th surgery this past Wednesday the 26th ... Where I have 2 plates on each side with 4 screws and two rods on both side of my leg. Dr said I might need a 12th surgery crossing fingers that I do not need a 12th one
If there is anymore you want to know about me just ask6 -
The September Week 1 Challenge is open and ready to begin on Sunday, Sep 1st. Please join us for the Pick 3 Challenge! Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10922858/september-week-1-group-challenge-pick-3-challenge#latest
Bring a friend and see you there!
Jessica1 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Step Challenge - Goal 6000
8/25 sun 7838
8/26 mon 6413
8/27 tue 866
8/28 wed 1205
8/29 thur 2652
8/30 fri 2355
8/31 sat 1197
Again not a good week for walking 😞 🤞🙏 for next week.. Have a great Sunday everyone 😘2 -
Good morning! My name is Linda, I just turned 60, married with three grown children. I have 4 beautiful granddaughters ranging in age 2 to 18. We also have two fat cats named Nick and Lady. I live in London, Ontario. I am originally from Newfoundland but moved to Ontario 25 years ago. I have been with this group since February 2019. I have lost over a 100 pounds. Yes, it took me 5 years. I want to lose another 10 tp 20 pounds. I am still 10 pounds heavier than my lowest weight earlier this year. Stress was not my friend. Stress and poor sleep leads to weight gain in my case. I was on the support team for July. I find I do better when checking into a team.
Right now, I am recovering from back surgery. I have some simple stretching exercises from the physiotherapist which I do twice a day. I am working on increasing my steps as walking is the only exercise I can do at the moment. I am pretty slow. My goal is 3,000 steps a day. I will start more intense physio at the 8 week mark. I have my follow up with the surgeon on the 18th and I am hoping I get clearance to go back in the pool.
My goals for the month are simple
1. Walk 3k steps daily. (Increase goal each week)
2. Physio exercises twice a day
3. Log food daily
4. Walk 4 times a week
Welcome to the new members. @AugustaWeschler2024 @msgym
Welcome back @rainyrae
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I still need a few of you to please post your steps for August week 4...Please have them in no later than Tuesday the 3rd Thank you
@aactuallyaash 8/31
@FindingSamMon 8/30 & 8/31
@lovethyneighbor 8/25 - 8/31
@Bluetail6 8/25 - 8/31
@ashleyhudson2100 8/25 - 8/31
@Carrieneary71 8/30 & 8/31
I am hoping that they will not delete the August spreadsheet until I get week 4 done2 -
What was your favorite cartoon as a kid?
Mine was Tweety bird and Sylvester1 -
If any of the new people would like to be added to our step challenge ... Please let me know and give me a step number that you plan to hit daily or weekly ... I will always put up a reminder of the people I need to post their steps ...Thank you1
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SUNDAY WEIGH-INS (1st)
@AugustaWeschler2024
MONDAY WEIGH-IN (2nd)
@lacatgirl
TUESDAY WEIGH -INS (3rd)
@aactuallyaash
WEDNESDAY WEIGH-INS (4th)
@myndieet
@lovethyneighbor
@ashleyhudson2100
THURSDAY WEIGH-INS (5th)
@Bluetail6
FRIDAY WEIGH -INS (6th)
@jimboden3
@FindingSamMon
@carrieneary71
@lindamtuck2018
SATURDAY WEIGH-INS (7th)
@liketoyak
@RoblinB
@inshapeCK
@Stef2370
@ibackes17
@rainyrae1 -
cormierannie
Weigh in day Sunday
PW: 132 pounds
CW: 132 pounds
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Team Results
By Percentage
By Pounds
Individual Results
By Percentage
By Pounds
Team Winners
Percentage of Members in the Green!
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Team Results
By Percentage
By Pounds
Individual Results
By Percentage
By Pounds
Team Winners
Percentage of Members in the Green!
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*August winners team % Downsizers 1.18%
*Team lbs lost Downsizers 33.5
*As a whole we lost 84.3 pounds or 0.49%
*For weeks in the green @myndieet & @Bluetail6
*Team results by percentage 1st place Downsizers 1.18%
*Team by pounds 1st place Downsizers 33.5 lbs lost
*Honorable mentions 1st @myndieet 2nd @Bluetail6 and 3rd @ashleyhudson2100
*Team Winners 1st @myndieet 3.29% 2nd @Bluetail6 2.83% and 3rd ashleyhudson2100 2.38%
*Percentage of members in the green ..Week 1 64.29%, Week 2 42.86, Week 3 50.00% Week 4 42.86%
Finale 50.00%
VERY PROUD OF MY TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3 -
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Great month Downsizers!!!
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Weigh In Day: 9/1/24
PW (Previous Weight): 203
CW (Current Weight): 203
Steps goal: 3000 steps daily
Hello,
My name is Thea and I am excited to be a part of this group for accountability and encouragement. I love all things health and fitness. This summer was super busy and caught me off guard. Between traveling, work, and vacations, I gained 15 pounds 😩. Now that my kids are back in school and I’m back on my normal routine, I’m looking forward to shedding these extra pounds and being healthier overall. ❤️
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
8/25: 4706
8/26: 9631
8/27: 6113
8/28: 7603
8/29: 5869
8/30: 6838
8/31: 42052 -
Good Morning team! Hope you enjoy the last day of your long weekend. I am doing nothing after two busy days with my youngest 2 granddaughters. I had over 7k steps both days. It’s been along time since I have been around very active 2 and 4 year old. We took them to a trampoline park. I can’t wait to be able to go on the trampoline with them. I think my daughter had a great workout bouncing with them.
Steps
September 1: 7,4154 -
AUGUST WEEK 3 RESULTS
TOP 5 STEPPERS ARE:
1st @ashleyhudson2100- 115,330 steps
2nd @lovethyneighbor- 64,237 steps
3rd @carrieneary71- 59,054 steps
4th @Bluetail6- 57,642 steps
5th @FindingSamMon - 53,552 steps
AS A GROUP WE WALKED 416,781 steps
RECOGNIZING EVERYONE WHO PLEDGED THEIR STEPS
@aactuallyaash 0/7
@FindingSamMon 6/7
@myndieet 2/7
@lovethyneighbor 7/7
@carrieneary71 3/7
@Bluetail6 7/7
@Ashleyhusdon2100 7/7
@RoblinB 3/70 -
What skill would you like to master?
Mine would be baking0 -
Hi All,
My name is Loren and I am new to the group. I am 62 years old - I have three grown and married kids and I just had my first grand daughter. I have a business but I am semi retired and work two days a week. Luckily I have a good manager.
I have been on MFP before with varied success but it has been quite awhile. In the past I lose steam after two weeks so my goal is to stick it out and take the time to journal every day and touch base here. I also plan to figure out an exercise schedule for myself!
I fell last september and had shoulder surgery in January. It really has been hitting home that I am not young any more and it is more than time to start really taking care of my body. I am determined to get to my goal weight and I am hoping that as I lose I will have more energy and stamina!3 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Maybe too late but...
Steps:
8/25: 14506
8/26: 15721
8/27: 17018
8/27: 18249
8/28: 24202
8/29: 24202
8/30: 20215
8/31: 154962 -
Step Goal: 6,000
8/25 - 6,149
8/26 - 11,102
8/27 - 4,373
8/28 - 7,445
8/29 - 6,278
8/30 - 7,309
8/31 - 6,3403 -
SUNDAY (OVERDUE)
@AugustaWeschler2024
MONDAY(OVERDUE)
@Lacatgirl
TUESDAY (3rd)
@aactuallyaash
WEDNESDAY (4th)
@myndieet
@lovethyneighbor
@ashleyhudson2100
THURSDAY (5th)
@Bluetail6
FRIDAY (6th)
@Jimboden3
@FindingSamMon
@Carrieneary71
@Lindamtuck2018
SATURDAY (7th)
@liketoyak
@RoblinB
@inshapeCK
@ibackes17
@rainyrae
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Step Goal: 6,000
9/1 - 9,836
9/2 - 1,773
As you can see by my steps, I did no labour on Labour Day. I lounged around and read.2 -
What was your favorite board game as a kid?
Mine was Clue2 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Carrieneary71 8/30 & 8/31
Step goal 10,000
8/30: 14,766
8/31: 16,033
Thanks!2 -
Steps goal 3000
8/1 5573
8/2 49232 -
Good afternoon! Just got back from breakfast with my oldest daughter and then we went to Canadian Tire. I walked all round the store with no cart. That is big progress.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Please increase my step goal to 3,500. I probably will raise it again week 2. My walking is progressing faster than I expected.
Steps
September 1: 7,415
September 2: 5,162
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Question for Fitbit users
I am considering going back to a Fitbit. What kind do you have and why do you like it?1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question for Fitbit users
I am considering going back to a Fitbit. What kind do you have and why do you like it?
I have a fitbit versa....It stays charged longer than any other versa I had ....granted I can't use it to its fullest since I am still in a cast ...
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