TEAM 1: TEAM AWESOME!
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Shoulder's out! Can't do my video workouts in morning.
Still did my cycling though. Zumba's out until things get back in order. Sorry team. Will try to get back those active minutes somehow. Maybe more cycling sessions?
Leanne, take care and make sure you rest as much as needed.0 -
gawworthington wrote: »Sunday is kind of a anniversary. I was sick with a cyst in my sinus and had to have surgery. I was in a ceremony where I wore a Purple formal and the pictures showed me how bad I had gained weight over the 18 months I was sick with the sinus thing and the doctor kept throwing antibiotics at me.
I had the surgery and April 21st I started to lose weight. Sunday is the same ceremony and I will be doing the same position. I plan on taking a picture in the same dress and but will wear a different dress for the actual ceremony. I have not put the dress on since that day. size 24 down to size 14, 98 lbs down, 10 inches off my waist in 11 months. I will post the pictures after Sunday.
Looking forward to see your pics! Congratulations! You did an amazing job.0 -
OK, I'm turning to the team for Friday/weekend motivation. It has been such a rough, stressful week and I can see myself wanting to celebrate making it through with food. I've done so well this week with food and exercise and am not going to keep losing if I overdo it all weekend. Any motivational tips?? My brain is telling me it's OK to splurge tonight if I'm "good" the rest of the weekend but we all know that's a slippery slope... Help!0
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gawworthington wrote: »Sunday is kind of a anniversary. I was sick with a cyst in my sinus and had to have surgery. I was in a ceremony where I wore a Purple formal and the pictures showed me how bad I had gained weight over the 18 months I was sick with the sinus thing and the doctor kept throwing antibiotics at me.
I had the surgery and April 21st I started to lose weight. Sunday is the same ceremony and I will be doing the same position. I plan on taking a picture in the same dress and but will wear a different dress for the actual ceremony. I have not put the dress on since that day. size 24 down to size 14, 98 lbs down, 10 inches off my waist in 11 months. I will post the pictures after Sunday.
I am so glad you shared that with us Gayle! What an amazing achievement! Such an inspiration for all of us!0 -
Ok. Shoulder is much better but neck still a problem. Didn't stop me from getting on my stationary bike this morning though. Am going to watch the roadblock dance videos tonight and I'm hoping there are not a lot of arm moves and it's mostly legs (my impression of Irish dancing, a la Riverdance, etc) so I should be able to try it. Can't pass up an opportunity to earn 35 points for our team!!!0
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OK, I'm turning to the team for Friday/weekend motivation. It has been such a rough, stressful week and I can see myself wanting to celebrate making it through with food. I've done so well this week with food and exercise and am not going to keep losing if I overdo it all weekend. Any motivational tips?? My brain is telling me it's OK to splurge tonight if I'm "good" the rest of the weekend but we all know that's a slippery slope... Help!
What works for me is a combination of weighing daily, remembering that Friday, Saturday and Sunday are just days like all others, and the quote "the difference between your body this week and your body next week is what you do for the next SEVEN DAYS to achieve your goals". No problem to have something tasty, as long as it fits into your goals
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Ok. Shoulder is much better but neck still a problem. Didn't stop me from getting on my stationary bike this morning though. Am going to watch the roadblock dance videos tonight and I'm hoping there are not a lot of arm moves and it's mostly legs (my impression of Irish dancing, a la Riverdance, etc) so I should be able to try it. Can't pass up an opportunity to earn 35 points for our team!!!
Leanne, good luck! I'll have to wait until Sunday again. Working 6 days a week, 10 hours a day is not conducive to dancing before bedtime
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OK, I'm turning to the team for Friday/weekend motivation. It has been such a rough, stressful week and I can see myself wanting to celebrate making it through with food. I've done so well this week with food and exercise and am not going to keep losing if I overdo it all weekend. Any motivational tips?? My brain is telling me it's OK to splurge tonight if I'm "good" the rest of the weekend but we all know that's a slippery slope... Help!
I totally understand. Weekends are always tough for me. Lately I allow myself some treats on the weekend but I try to offset it with extra exercise. Can you treat yourself with any non food celebration? A massage, a manicure, a movie, time alone with a good book, a soak in the tub????0 -
I agree too with "treats" that aren't food related. I would enjoy any of the ones Leanne listed
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OK, I'm turning to the team for Friday/weekend motivation. It has been such a rough, stressful week and I can see myself wanting to celebrate making it through with food. I've done so well this week with food and exercise and am not going to keep losing if I overdo it all weekend. Any motivational tips?? My brain is telling me it's OK to splurge tonight if I'm "good" the rest of the weekend but we all know that's a slippery slope... Help!
My thing at least temporarily is that I keep telling myself that I just have to make it to May 10th. Lol. I also always have some kind of a snack after dinner, most of the time it is sweet. I have been trying to be very diligent with the tracking and if I can fit it in calorie wise, even if I know it is an unhealthy food, I will do it if it's really calling to me. I liked Leanne's thoughts on non food treats. I was in fact soaking in the tub when I first read that. Hope the tips being given by the others are enough to help you keep from going overboard. I know for me the thought of the teams success is helping drive me!0 -
Just attempted the Irish dance videos. Not easy! But it was something new and added to my activity time. Also I could do it with my shoulder and neck issues because it's all legs!0
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Hey! Opened a letter in the mail today and it was from the organization that runs a weight loss support group I attend. Turns out I am one of the Provincial Division Winners for 2015! First Place, Division lll. They want me to write my "Success Story" and send in a before picture. At the end of April I need to attend the annual Provincial Recognition Days in a city about 3 hours away, for 2 days. I will share my story and be recognized on stage. This is quite the surprise because I thought a person had to reach their goal weight to win. They do say I have to be within 5 lbs of the recognition weight to attend. So that is definitely more motivation to buckle down.
Now to start looking for a before picture. Didn't exactly jump in front of the camera when I was at my heaviest.0 -
Hey! Opened a letter in the mail today and it was from the organization that runs a weight loss support group I attend. Turns out I am one of the Provincial Division Winners for 2015! First Place, Division lll. They want me to write my "Success Story" and send in a before picture. At the end of April I need to attend the annual Provincial Recognition Days in a city about 3 hours away, for 2 days. I will share my story and be recognized on stage. This is quite the surprise because I thought a person had to reach their goal weight to win. They do say I have to be within 5 lbs of the recognition weight to attend. So that is definitely more motivation to buckle down.
Now to start looking for a before picture. Didn't exactly jump in front of the camera when I was at my heaviest.
That is so awesome Leanne! So happy for you. With your dedication, I am sure you will be able to get to the weight you need/want by the end of April. It is so amazing having such motivational moments by our fellow teammates. I totally understand about not having many pics from your heaviest moments. Congratulations!!0 -
Just attempted the Irish dance videos. Not easy! But it was something new and added to my activity time. Also I could do it with my shoulder and neck issues because it's all legs!
Curiosity question, do you know about how long all the dance videos are? I still need to figure out how/when to fit them in tomorrow or Sunday.0 -
I played each once and it took a total of around 20 minutes. To get better at the dance I would have to run through them a few times, which I might try at another time.0
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Hey! Opened a letter in the mail today and it was from the organization that runs a weight loss support group I attend. Turns out I am one of the Provincial Division Winners for 2015! First Place, Division lll. They want me to write my "Success Story" and send in a before picture. At the end of April I need to attend the annual Provincial Recognition Days in a city about 3 hours away, for 2 days. I will share my story and be recognized on stage. This is quite the surprise because I thought a person had to reach their goal weight to win. They do say I have to be within 5 lbs of the recognition weight to attend. So that is definitely more motivation to buckle down.
Now to start looking for a before picture. Didn't exactly jump in front of the camera when I was at my heaviest.
Wow, congratulations! Well earned, and well deserved. Kudos to you my friend 0 -
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Gawworthingtonance is fun - and really quick, agree with Leannv68 on time, I replayed the final 5 or six times, or more...was sweaty at 45 minutes and wished I had her sash to mop my brow with - LOL, a hop skip n kicking fool for a few minutes, definitely fun certainly not graceful
Congratulations Leanne on your accomplishments and recognition for it, very nice - good work!
Gawworthington - wow that is dropping some inches, no wonder your skirt slipped off! Enjoy yourself Sunday, in your new dress with your renewed self and positive attitude.
Beryl just try to keep your eye on the prize, look forward to reaching your goal, and pick a non-food treat (I like the massage and/or manicuremanicure suggestions). I have a pair of pink shorts that I love, that fit me before I ruptured my Achilles, I am bound and determined to fit in to them again by May 10th and wear them in Hawaii! I too must fight the weekend splurge and keep myself on track by looking at those shorts.
I forget who asked about Mason jars - there are recipies and pictures on Pinterest. I kind of freelance with what I like and keeping calories and fiber in mind when building them. Really like the ease, put the dry ingredients in, toss in fruit, nuts, etc while the liquid is heating up ; pour the liquid in, shake, and let it "cook" in the jar while I finish getting ready for work.
Fabulous job team 1 rrocking us to the top!! Yeah team!! Good luck everyone and have a blessed weekend! ~jazzypdx0 -
Happy St. Patrick's Day, team 1! I hope everyone enjoyed. I just took a look at the grid and we are nearly to Ireland!
Are there any other Fitbit members here? It would be fun to have a Team 1 step challenge. Anyone can feel free to friend me, I think this link will do it: www.fitbit.com/user/2RWFDR
I agree it would be a fun Team 1 challenge for any of us with a Fitbit! I'm not sure how to friend request you using that link but you can friend request me using my email: cjborkowski62@gmail.com
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Great idea about the Fitbit. I hold work week challenges all the time. What I should be doing are more weekend challenges! Ooh those weekends! Friend me on Fitbit : leannev68@yahoo.com
I'd love to have an exclusive team 1 Fitbit challenge!0 -
Connie and Cheryl I have you already on Fitbit right? Anyone else? Sometimes the different usernames makes it difficult to know who everyone is!0
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Thanks for everyone's advice about staying motivated through the weekend! I took a long walk home from work yesterday and bought some low-cal dinner options and was successful last night! Woke up this morning feeling really motivated. I realized that I'm finding the shift back into weight loss much harder than I expected. I've lost nearly 100 lbs so it's not like I don't know how to do this, but I've been in maintenance for the last several months and getting back on track to lose means being much more rigid than I've gotten used to. But that is why I joined this challenge--for that extra push that I very clearly need!
Off to the gym. Happy Saturday, everyone!0 -
@berylw49, well done!! You certainly must know what to do. Congrats on your loss! Sometimes we just need extra support, so it's great that you've joined here 0
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Finally figured out how to access the spreadsheet with my phone. Broke down and got the google "Drive" app on my phone and computer. After that, I could access the spreadsheet. All was free but I hate downloading extra apps that clutter up my devices. It worked though. Not sure why I didn't have to do that with my previous phone. I went from an iPhone 5 to an iPhone 6.0
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@beryl. Use getting to 100 lbs loss as the extra push. I know it has been working for me. mini goals
I am very happy to report. I hit mine today. 101 lbs lost in 10 months. Happy dance on my end. Oh I usually weigh on Sunday. Sneak peak today. 30 lbs to go.0 -
Gayle that is wonderful! Congratulations!!
I'm hoping to hit 100 by my birthday in early June. It's totally possible if I keep at it. I've been 5-10 lbs from it for the past 9 months but feeling really motivated now.0 -
Just getting a minute to check in, I'm so happy for all of you losers! berylw49, gawworthingt, and Leanne. so exciting. I'm afraid I'm having a bad weekend, trying to keep logging, but I'm feeling stretched a bit. Making a huge dinner tonight and have dessert and bread in the oven. I was not able to get to the gym this am, hoping to make up for it tomorrow. Hope you're all enjoying the weekend.0
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Happy day for me ! Last time I could afford membership to the gym near my house was because my boyfriend had a "month for 10$" card that a friend could use, so I did. The normal price is ridiculously high but today I went to check and there was a promotion for the month 10$ again, so I took it. The temperature here in Quebec is still pretty low: -4 today, so I find it easier to go to the gym for running right now AND I can do much more strength than with my set of dumbbells I have at home! I super happy about that!
Have nice weekend team !
Leanne it's great you've found a way to acces the spreadsheet from your phone !0 -
A small walk today and thats about it. Its cold and Im cramping. I am 56 and still have periods. My daughter says it means I have a young uterus 0
