Downsizers Team Chat - August 2025
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@Misty_Putnam94 AWESOME job!
Congratulations all!!
Fun! If you want to have a little extra support, come join the habit tracker and help each other!
From @lauren_989:
Habit TrackerIf you want a simple place to track your most important habits, give this a try
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” Every morning is a fresh beginning. Every day is the world made new.” The beginning is the most important part of the work.”
Let’s start the week strong! What is one thing that you will rely on to stay motivated during the week?
30 motivation tips to keep you going
If you want to pick one and share with the team! Let’s support each other.
- Find your "why": To fuel your motivation, understand the deeper reasons behind your goals and aspirations.
- Create a positive environment: Surround yourself with positivity, whether it's through inspirational posters, uplifting music, or encouraging friends.
- Practice gratitude: Reflect daily on what you're grateful for to foster a positive mindset and motivation.
- Set deadlines: Assign specific deadlines to your goals and tasks to create a sense of urgency.
- Embrace challenges: See challenges as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles, which can boost your motivation to overcome them.
- Reward yourself: Treat yourself to small rewards when you accomplish tasks or milestones to stay motivated.
- Stay flexible: Be adaptable and open to change as your goals and circumstances evolve.
- Track progress: Keep a journal or use apps to monitor your progress and see how far you've come.
- Stay inspired by role models: Study the lives and journeys of people who inspire you to maintain motivation.
- Practice visualization: Picture yourself succeeding in your goals in vivid detail to increase motivation.
- Eliminate negative influences: Minimize contact with people or situations that drain your energy or enthusiasm.
- Set personal challenges: Challenge yourself with new experiences or hobbies to stay engaged and motivated in different areas of life.
- Find accountability partners: Share your goals with someone who can hold you accountable and offer support.
- Stay curious: Cultivate a sense of curiosity and wonder about the world to stay motivated in your pursuits.
- Keep a "done" list: Instead of a to-do list, maintain a list of completed tasks to see your achievements and stay motivated.
- Set clear goals: Define specific, achievable goals to give yourself a sense of direction and purpose.
- Create a vision board: Visualize your goals by creating a vision board with images and quotes that inspire you.
- Break tasks into smaller steps: Divide large tasks into smaller, manageable steps to make progress more achievable.
- Prioritize tasks: Focus on the most important tasks first to prevent feeling overwhelmed.
- Establish a routine: Create a daily or weekly routine to build consistency and discipline.
- Stay organized: Use calendars, to-do lists, or digital apps to organize your tasks and deadlines.
- Eliminate distractions: Identify and minimize distractions to maintain focus on your goals.
- Celebrate achievements: Acknowledge and celebrate your successes, no matter how small, to boost your motivation.
- Stay inspired: Surround yourself with motivational quotes, books, or podcasts to keep your inspiration levels high.
- Find a support system: Share your goals with friends or family who can provide encouragement and accountability.
- Practice self-compassion: Be kind to yourself when facing setbacks or challenges, and avoid self-criticism.
- Stay healthy: Prioritize physical and mental health through exercise, a balanced diet, and regular sleep.
- Visualize success: Imagine yourself achieving your goals to reinforce your commitment and motivation.
- Learn continuously: Pursue new knowledge and skills to stay engaged and interested in your pursuits.
- Mix up your routine: Occasionally change your environment or try new approaches to prevent monotony and keep things fresh.
All the best to all and the start of a great month!
- Sally
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cormierannie
Weigh in day Sunday
PW: 132 pounds
CW: 132 pounds
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@cormierannie Awesome job! You are such an inspiration to have lost 58 pounds lost to date! Would you mind sharing your success story?
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Step Challenge - Goal 12,000
7/20: 14,919
7/21: 13,681
7/22: 12,379
7/23: 12,664
7/24: 12,625
7/25: 13,574
7/26: 25,3077/27: 7,202
7/28: 12,355
7/29: 14,804
7/30: 12,676
7/31: 8,392
8/1: 15,016
8/2: 8,8142 -
Today is my official back-at-it day: back to logging, back to working out, back to drinking water, back to taking steps toward my goal weight and health and happiness.
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@tallymh I love that quote! It's so true!
@HorsesRock9999 I would say establish a routine really helps me the most. I look at my calendar on Sundays for my schedule for the week to make a plan. It works pretty well!
We got back from a long weekend at the beach and I ate olive garden for dinner last night. This included not tracking and many, many indulgences. But it did also include several walks on the beach. Somehow, I managed to lose 3 pounds this weekend! Hopefully it stays down for tomorrow's weigh-in!
We read atomic habits for book club this month. I have read this book several times. I love the thought of making small changes and stacking habits. When I wake up, I make my bed. After I go to the bathroom, I do 5 squats. I have found this to be really helpful for exercise and movement, but don't know how to incorporate this for food. Just my random thought of the past few days.
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🎉Congratulations Downsizers! And everyone who made the list!
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Good morning! I went running at the gym last night, and my legs are so sore today. I am hobbling like I need a cane. Wishing everyone a happy and successful day!
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July Week 5 Step Results:
Top Steppers:
1st: @Mari33a 110,980 steps
2nd: @ashleyh2100 79,259 steps
3rd: @myndieet 71,005 steps
Consistent Steppers:
@myndieet 7/7 days
@Mari33a 6/7 days
@ashleyh2100 4/7 days
@66keto 3/7 days
For the last week in July, you took 316,848 steps with a total of 1,374,428 steps for July!!
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Ain’t that the truth!!
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Hey Downsizers 😁
Just curious…. How many calories do you eat day? And are you concerned about hitting your macros percentages.
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@gillis1118 I *aim* to eat between 1400-1600 calories with 90-100 grams of protein. I don't necessarily track any other macros (the app tracks it, I just don't pay attention). If I get hungry on days I exercise (not frequently), I will add an extra 100-150 calories. I am trying to make exercise a good, healthy habit, not so I can eat extra.
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@gillis1118 I aim to eat 1200, but since I am just figuring things out, my goal is to not go over 1600 for the August challenge. Being short means I can't eat very much. I don't track my macros since right now my focus is on tracking and figuring out how to reduce the calories I eat, and exercising at least 20 minutes a day.
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@lauren _989 Weigh in day: wednesday PW 219.8 lbs (99,7kg) CW 222.7 lbs (101 kg)
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@gillis1118 To lose I aim for a weekly average of 1600 per day with exercise but mostly I average around 1800. I can't function properly below 1400.
All the motivational quotes and tips are great!
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Weigh-In Wednesday
@Megan _smartiepants1970
@lauren _989
PW: 179.8
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@gillis1118 Hi Lady! Happy Wednesday! I shoot for around 1400-1500 and macros 40/40/20.
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Awesome JOB on weigh-Ins, thus far this week!!
Upcoming -
THURSDAY @HorsesRock9999 - My turn :) My first weigh-in
FRIDAY - Let’s Go Team!
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16 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Lose Weight💃 😃 💃 😃
1. Determine why you want to lose weight
2. Have realistic expectations
Check out link above for more info 👆 !! :)
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I have a Pinterest board where I collect fitness and weight loss related quotes, and I like positive ones like this one, with a focus on taking care of ourselves and our health.
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@tallymh Love it!! Awesome!
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@Misty_Putnam94 Hi! I hope your week is going great! How are you doing?
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If you are not familiar with Darebee! Awesome website to check out and help out with your workout goals! Great stuff!
They have a great workout of the day “quick”, but several different opinions! I am going to do the daily “quick” workout to “kickstart” myself! If anyone wants to join in!
Website:
Example of daily quick workout:
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That looks like a great workout, @HorsesRock9999 Today I did a 30 minute workout from YouTube. It was slow enough that I didn't get lost about what I was supposed to do, and lets you work at your own level. https://youtu.be/D41qsrTkBgM?si=p27USH2PjPDr-cut
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@ShockinglyFit Awesome! I am impressed of all the free workout videos/programs out there now!! Does anyone else on the team utilize YouTube or other forms to help you exercise?
I use the Peloton bike for cardio and also ride horses 🐎!
On the internet/Youtube - here are a few I like:
- https://www.youtube.com/@sydneycummingshoudyshell
- Darebee
I have a Mirror Lululemon at home. I purchased during Covid. Since moving I haven’t signed up for my subscription yet and need to do so! They have Barre, Pilates, Yoga, Cardio, etc programs.
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@Horsesrock9999
Thursday Weigh-In Day 8.7
SW: 149
PW:149
CW: 148.2
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