WaistAways Team Chat - October 2024

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  • Kali225
    Kali225 Posts: 700 Member
    quick check in before bed. I had a somewhat exciting day - I took a walk this morning that was about 75 active minutes total. I have my step goal set to 7k steps these days, even though I havent met it consistently in years now due to this ongoing foot issue I've been having. I had some discomfort in the foot today but I walked through it and it was fine after I stopped walking!! I am going to try the same route again tomorrow morning before I grocery shop. I've gotten my hopes up about this injury many times so I don't want to jinx it again. but maybe PT is working, and maaaaybe I could finally rejoin the step team by the end of this year.
  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,358 Member
    Update on goals:

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    Our whole group struggled this week, it just wasn't us. What are your mini goals this week to help turn this around?

    Shout out to @Jen_967 and @fourathomej for being our top losers this week!

    Also, @Jen_967 has lost 21 pounds since her highest weight! :)
  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,358 Member
    @Jen_967 that is great your son surprised you and cleaned the house!

    @ashleycarole86 did you and @bowens1973 get on the peleton this weekend? You still have today :)

    @wishfuljune I hope your back feels better soon! I hate when that happens. The heating pad becomes my best friend.

    @StayFITTer wow! 90 minutes a day of exercise? That is great! But make sure you take some time for recovery and rest as well.

    @Kali225 that is great your foot is doing better and you can hopefully continue walking more! Keep us posted!

    I have been trying to focus on rest and sleep this week. The past 3 nights I did not use my phone at all in bed :o I am hoping to continue this trend as I always make better choices when I'm not tired.

    I did have 3 dinners this week and I chose to eat dessert with each of them :s I had a perfect day yesterday, and am hoping to continue that today. I have my plan for exercise and what I would like to do today.

    I am trying to find a good crochet/knit pattern for a small stocking that I can make for everyone at work and put some candy in (for Christmas). The first one I made was too small. I'm not sure I like the pattern too much either. So I am going to try a second one today. If anyone knows of any, feel free to share!
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    Ok, so we only had three steppers report for week 3.

    Some highlights:
    @lauren_989 26% increase in week 3 over week 2
    @zankash23 16% increase in week 3 over week 2

    Best day:
    Oct 17 for @lauren_989 with 21,806 steps
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    My last few step days for week 4:
    Oct 25 - 6836 steps
    Oct 26 - 6968 steps

    Haven't hit the Peloton yet @lauren_989 .. there's still time today, you're right!! Happy Sunday all
  • minstrelofsarcasm
    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 2,576 Member
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  • bowens1973
    bowens1973 Posts: 195 Member
    Username: Bowens1973
    CW: 247.4
    Sincere apologies for the late post.
  • Kali225
    Kali225 Posts: 700 Member
    @lauren_989 awesome work on no phone use in bed! I had an unusually difficult time falling asleep last night and I think late screens is part of the problem... and thanks for the encouragement on the foot! I took another 75 min walk today and the foot is feeling 90%! I will freaking take it.

    Got my meal plan, groceries, meal prep, and errands done for the day. Packers won! Watching the afternoon games now while I do PT and some nice deep stretches. It's going to be a super busy week with my birthday on Wednesday and a big celebratory weekend away starting Friday around noon, but all very exciting things!
  • Heathere244
    Heathere244 Posts: 26 Member
    Heathere244
    Sunday weigh in

    PW 179.1
    CW 179.6
  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,358 Member
  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,358 Member
    @Gidgitgoescrzy those leaves are gorgeous!! 🍁
  • Kali225
    Kali225 Posts: 700 Member
    @Gidgitgoescrzy lovely fall pic!

    I had a perfect day today. Got up early to do most of my workout - it was a long one so I had to do the last superset after work, but got it done. Breakfast was cereal which isn't the most protein-forward choice but I couldn't think of anything else to do this week. Lunch was good, left work mostly on time, had a good dinner and no snacking (although I did plan a dessert into my week so I get a little sweet fix). Might watch some of the game tonight but I am pretty tired so definitely gonna get a quick shower in and hop into bed.
  • Lyss983
    Lyss983 Posts: 56 Member
    Previous Weight - 159.4 lbs
    Current Weight - 158.4 lbs

    This week will be interesting! I'm on vacation (staycation) and have most of my meals planned (good), but it's my birthday this week, with family visiting, and there is a possibility of three meals out. Planning to do my best, but also give myself grace. Hope everyone has a fantastic week!
  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,358 Member
    Here are last week's steps 🙈

    Sunday: 9,094
    Monday: 5,822 + 60 minute body pump class
    Tuesday: 4,881
    Wednesday: 3,572
    Thursday: 4,994
    Friday: 7,495
    Saturday: 6,695 + 45 minute weights

    @ashleycarole86
  • cleaneater80
    cleaneater80 Posts: 471 Member
    Hi team

    I haven't been on here the last week but still around and getting through a heavy week of work and class.

    PW 166
    CW 167.2

    Not great and I realize it's partly from some late night snacking. Will bet back to tracking for Nov as that seems to keep me focused on that bad habit.
  • fourathomej
    fourathomej Posts: 4,413 Member
    We had our first Minor snowfall yesterday not something that you like waking up to...🤣 temperature definitely dropped🥶

    @cleaneater80 I seem to be having troubles with late night snacking as well I never did before and now I find I'm sitting down to the TV and all I'm thinking about is something to eat... last night I took my journal with me and I did some writing while I was watching my show and I didn't snack at all so maybe I just got to keep my hands busy😂
  • MaddawgMadsen
    MaddawgMadsen Posts: 327 Member
    @gidgitgoescrzy - beautiful fall picture! I need to fill out my ballot still, but I plan to do that on my lunch today. Then, I will drop it off at the end of work.

    I finally started making it back to CrossFit after a long few months off to focus on pickleball. I did spin class last Wednesday and Friday, CrossFit Thursday and Friday, pickleball Saturday morning, and then bowled in a tournament the rest of Saturday and all day Sunday. It was an action packed weekend! I intended to go to spin class yesterday morning, but I was just too tired, and sore! I plan to go to CrossFit tonight and spin in the morning.

    @ashleycarole86 - I want to join the step challenge again. I average about 6k (despite my desk job) per day, so I want to start there as my goal. If it gets too easy, I will increase it.

    @lauren_989 - What I do for stress relief is exercise/sports, board games or games on my phone if I don't have anyone else willing to play, play with my dogs (especially the puppy because he has so much energy right now!), go for walks, read a book, call my mom, or sometimes just take a nap. It's amazing how much a little extra sleep can help.
  • MaddawgMadsen
    MaddawgMadsen Posts: 327 Member
    We had our first Minor snowfall yesterday not something that you like waking up to...🤣 temperature definitely dropped🥶

    @cleaneater80 I seem to be having troubles with late night snacking as well I never did before and now I find I'm sitting down to the TV and all I'm thinking about is something to eat... last night I took my journal with me and I did some writing while I was watching my show and I didn't snack at all so maybe I just got to keep my hands busy😂

    First snow!?! We have a storm coming through right now. It has lots of rain, but no snow yet.

    Keeping the hands busy is extremely helpful with not snacking in front of the TV. I crochet sometimes. When my wrist hurts too much to crochet, I eat. I'm glad you have something you can do with your hands to keep from eating. It definitely helps.
  • Gidgitgoescrzy
    Gidgitgoescrzy Posts: 294 Member
    Stress relief... I like meditation, or loud music.. I will put my headphones on and ignore the world. Sometimes, I will start replanting/propagating my plants.

    Or unfortunately I eat a bag of candy. Haven't done that in a while though.



  • MaddawgMadsen
    MaddawgMadsen Posts: 327 Member
    @Gidgitgoescrzy - I forgot about loud music! I also listen to loud music to relax. Or I listen to podcasts - specifically, Morbid.
  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,358 Member
    @MaddawgMadsen what board games do you like? I love them too! Honestly, I like just about any game.

    @fourathomej snow already?! Where are you from again? It was 74F and sunny here today!

    I had a busy day, went to work for 1/2 day, finally got a jog in (even though it was a terrible time), went to the dentist, carved a pumpkin, and now going out to dinner with hubby.

    Also, I was able to turn my week around!!

    PW: 199.8
    CW: 199.0
  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,358 Member
  • Jen_967
    Jen_967 Posts: 1,935 Member
    Jen_967
    PW: 234.0
    CW: 235.2. 🙁
  • Gidgitgoescrzy
    Gidgitgoescrzy Posts: 294 Member
    Yesterday was a good day, I ate well, I exercised, and it felt good. I did a video and pilates.
    The scale is not being nice, but I have one more day, so maybe it's just taking a minute.

    I am going to start a Darebee program on the 1st. So I am excited about that. I also signed up for the Downdog November challenge, they have 4 apps ( Workout, yoga, pilates and Barre) and the challenge is to do one of them, once a day, so it's nice you get to switch it up.

    I would love to find a program specifically for knee strength, so if you ever see one of them, let me know.

    November is going to be my month ! :smiley:
  • MaddawgMadsen
    MaddawgMadsen Posts: 327 Member
    @lauren_989 - I love pretty much all games. One of my favorites that I can never get anyone to play with me is Settlers of Catan. Since I never get to play that, I usually settle for Fastrack (it's a homemade game similar to Sorry, but with cards instead of dice), Farkle, Kings Crown, or whatever new game my sister recently found.

    @Gidgitgoescrzy - I love the optimism! November will definitely be your month! I also am hoping that I can make November my month. And, the scale is also not being nice to me, but I did start going back to CrossFit, so I hope it is just muscle gain.

    Tomorrow is Halloween! For those in Canada, do you have trick-or-treaters like we do here in the states? I honestly love seeing the kids in their costumes and handing out candy. But, my husband is one of the grumpiest people I know and hates what I love. So, we will keep our porch light off and hope that since we now live on a busy highway, nobody will stop by our house.
  • fourathomej
    fourathomej Posts: 4,413 Member
    PW: 157.2
    CW: 157 ---GRRR :#

    Did so good this week...wish it would show up...
  • fourathomej
    fourathomej Posts: 4,413 Member
    @lauren_989 We have snow most mornings but gone in a few hours - sitting at -4C this chilly morning.
    I'm in Edmonton Alberta - not as bad for us with snow. South of us gets it worse - Calgary :D

    @MaddawgMadsen I received Catan for Christmas a few years ago...it's still in the wrapping :(
    This house has become addicted to Mexican Train game - it's played with domino's - super fun!

    We don't get many kids anymore - we live in a neighborhood that is older. But we used to go all out when the kids were younger and we lived in row houses. We used to get upwards of 200 kids - it was awesome!!

    @Gidgitgoescrzy The downdog challenge sounds fun - might have to see what that's about!
    Gidgitgoescrzy
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