Shape Shifters Team Chat - April 2025
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I’m sorry for the confusion with my posts @frankwbrown. The week 1 report of 150.3 is correct.
I used my mother’s scale on Thursday and the scale read 151.1 but I forgot to post the weigh-in and returned home from Boston last night. I used my usual scale this morning and registered the 151.8 weight.
I thought it might be better to report the weight based on the same scale. I apologize for the error and late response. 🙏🏼
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@PatriceFitnessPal No need to apologize. Attending to the needs of our loved ones is more important than adhering to a strict schedule of measuring our progress.
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Congratulations to our team winners @alleykat69 @Krysless2 and @leanneosullivan4432!
Way to go!
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Steps goal 12000
11/April 20093
12/April 11044
13/April 15693
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JessicaKrall8
Weigh-in
PW: 296
CW: 295.6
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morenin
Sunday weigh-in
SW: 255
PW: 214.5
CW: 220
⬆️ 5.5
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sigh And today is a good example of what I mean. I am always my heaviest on weigh-in day, to the point of wondering if I should pick a different day! The only thing that helps that is fasting a day or two before, and that doesn't seem normal? Does anyone else have to fast before weigh-in to have a chance?
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@morenin — I think it’s better to change your weigh in day if you feel the ‘rhythm is off.’ I don’t recommend fasting because it’s not realistic in the longterm, which is what matters most.
Psychologically, it’s difficult when we know the scale registered a lower number earlier in the week and it’s higher on the day we report to the team, but the trajectory over time is much more important than a single weigh in day. From your post above, it looks as though you’ve lost 35 pounds — that’s a fantastic downward trajectory!! 🎉🎉🎉
Do you think it might help if you only weigh yourself once a week so you don’t compare days so close together?
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Quote from @frankwbrown: No need to apologize. Attending to the needs of our loved ones is more important than adhering to a strict schedule of measuring our progress——————
Thanks for understanding, Frank! 😊
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Sunday’s Steps
Daily Goal: 7,000
4/13: 5,3944 -
Daily step goal 10000
4-12: 13275
Saturday: 30+ minutes spring cleaning
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@PatriceFitnessPal You're are very likely right. For some reason the rhytym of my week means I am at my heaviest on Sunday. And I do need to be less obsessed with stepping on the scale I suppose. When I was using Noom, I got in the habit of checking every day. I'm not sure what their logic was.
@frankwbrown Would it be possible to change my weigh-in day next week to Thursday? And could I sign up for the Step Challenge also?
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No problem, but as I am a newbie captain, let me confirm that with @jessicakrall8.
We're two weeks into the step challenge, but the usual requirement is:
- What's your daily step goal?
- Where's your favorite place(s) to walk?
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@morenin There's a reason that my weigh-in day is on Friday. I have found that my heaviest day is on Monday and then it trends down (hopefully) during the week. And it's not like I go crazy on the weekends, it's likely a combination of not getting up to exercise before work and other things that aren't part of my normal weekday routine.
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@frankwbrown I can wait until next month! Just thought I'd toss my hat in there. Here are my answers, so you have them for next month if needed?
My daily step goal is 5,000. I hope to ease into 10k a day, but I am out of shape and need to start slow. And my favorite place to walk is around the backstreets of my neighborhood at a quiet time of day.
@DaffyGirl88 In a way, I'm glad to know it's not just me! I've been feeling like a real failure lately.
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Steps goal 12000
14 April 10114
Slow day and I have no idea why, but got a short workout in and some yoga.
I took up weight lifting three years ago as a perimenopausal woman and I'm so bored of it lately. I have decided to change it up and do bodyweight workouts, by beloved vinyasa yoga and my walking/hillwalking. I exercise consistently but I always put myself under pressure to do more, harder and heavier. Just so tired of that the last few weeks.
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@leanneosullivan4432 - It’s a good idea to mix up your workouts if you’re feeling bored.
My husband and I meet with a trainer twice a week and he uses a lot of body weight workouts. My doctor referred me for a bone density scan recently, and I have an appointment for my annual physical later this month, so I’m curious to see if the weight bearing exercises have helped slow my osteopenia. Good work getting ahead of it so you’re more likely to prevent any bone loss!
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Monday’s Steps
Daily Goal: 7,000
3/14: 7,3414 -
Steps
4/12 5,174
4/13 7,257
4/14 7,285
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@PatriceFitnessPal I used to work with a PT and really miss it. Another one of those things that went away with COVID and never started bak up again. I should look into it when I have some free time. HA! Free time! 😂 I had a Dexa scan recently and only mild improvement. I was hoping for more. 😕
Whenever you talk about rowing in Boston I think back to when we lived there. My husband was on the USS Constitution rowing team and they rowed in Boston Harbor. In the winter!! I remember one year there was a competition called the Snow Row, it was at a beach South of the city, maybe Nantasket? Either way good for you! Rowing is not my thing. LOL
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Daily step goal: 10,000
🔹Sun 4/13: 17,125
🔹Mon 4/14: 10,6774 -
My steps
- 4/12 14,958
- 4/13 5,249
- 4/14 8,755
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@PatriceFitnessPal a trainer sounds like a great idea! I was thinking about joining the gym. But i think the problem for me is that...I need movement to be about more than physical fitness, I need it to feed me spiritually and connect me to the world in a more substantial way, the way my walking and yoga do. But maybe working out alongside other people in the gym might do that. I hope you have a good result from your tests!
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Steps goal 12000
15th April 21,818
Got my walk in. My husband is recovering from a serious infection in his brain and I care for him. Normally if I go out I need to hire a care assistant, but today was the first day I didn't have to get someone to sit with him. Was so happy! Got my hill walking back and peace of mind knowing husband was ok ❤️
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Im finding this group so motivating! Today I think I finally hit on a 'formula' to manage my calories and came in about 200cals under (don't worry, my programme is set to 2020 calories!). I'm going to try to replicate that tomorrow and follow a similar meal plan. Ate loads of veg, protein and also had some comforting tea and toast tonight after putting my son to bed. Feeling hopeful!
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@DaffyGirl88 — The USS Constitution seems like a fun assignment, but I definitely would NOT want to row in Boston during the winter season! My father was a professional hockey player and coach at a time when ice hockey was only played in cold places, so I can survive winter weather, but I MUCH prefer summertime visits to Boston. The Snow Row sounds fun ONCE and crazy any more than once — 🥶
@leanneosullivan4432 - Wow! 😮 You’re managing a lot. I’m glad to hear that your husband is recovering ❤️🩹 from his infection! I can understand the need to combine your movement/exercise with a sense of purpose. I think that’s why the Swedish running groups started ‘plogging’ — picking up trash while jogging. Maybe a hiking meet up would work for you but it looks as though you get plenty of movement based on your step counts! 🤩2 -
Sunshinezombiegirl1
Monday check inPW: 177.2
CW: 176.6
Steps:
4/7: 7272
4/8: 8945
4/9: 7341
4/10: 7413
4/11: 7012
4/12: 7006
4/13: 7118
4/14: 4837
I'm sick and steps are just not going to happen until I feel better.
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Tuesday’s Steps
Daily Goal: 7,000
3/15: 10,2455 -
Good morning!
I think I'm a few days behind in posting my steps so here goes:
Sunday: 10,980
Monday: 11,059
Tuesday:11,514
Have a great day everyone!
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