DOWNSIZERS January 2020 Chat
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Call it frustrating, interesting, odd..whatever you want to call it is just fine. I cleaned my fridge out, got rid of so much junk in the house, switched up my dark chocolate almonds for some veggies and pnt butter (snackies), walked more (I'm avoiding the gym like the plague because there's a million people there right now and people drain me), and stayed at or under my calorie goals...and gained a pound! I realize that the body needs time to adjust and figure out what's going on when you make changes but I wanted to throw the scale right out the window.
I am sure things will change but the start out the gate is a little rough.
Past weight: 213.8
Current weight: 214.6
Week 16 -
1/6 stepcount 11,7570
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »I’m interested but I’m a bit of a weak link...I’m sick at the moment but desires that...I don’t hit it as hard as others... I can join to help but if you need people who really rack up steps I’m probably not the best candidate... I can be backup if you need numbers! 😊
Everyone is welcome! Nobody is a weak link.
That's great, because I'm fairly sedentary (disabled), and my step count will be pathetically low lol. But I'll contribute!2 -
Call it frustrating, interesting, odd..whatever you want to call it is just fine. I cleaned my fridge out, got rid of so much junk in the house, switched up my dark chocolate almonds for some veggies and pnt butter (snackies), walked more (I'm avoiding the gym like the plague because there's a million people there right now and people drain me), and stayed at or under my calorie goals...and gained a pound! I realize that the body needs time to adjust and figure out what's going on when you make changes but I wanted to throw the scale right out the window.
I am sure things will change but the start out the gate is a little rough.
Past weight: 213.8
Current weight: 214.6
Week 1
That all means you’re in for a big SWOOSH! Just keep doing the right things, and hang onto your hat. It’s coming!!!
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Call it frustrating, interesting, odd..whatever you want to call it is just fine. I cleaned my fridge out, got rid of so much junk in the house, switched up my dark chocolate almonds for some veggies and pnt butter (snackies), walked more (I'm avoiding the gym like the plague because there's a million people there right now and people drain me), and stayed at or under my calorie goals...and gained a pound! I realize that the body needs time to adjust and figure out what's going on when you make changes but I wanted to throw the scale right out the window.
I am sure things will change but the start out the gate is a little rough.
Past weight: 213.8
Current weight: 214.6
Week 1
I’m so sorry, you can know that logically that this is just a normal weight fluctuations, and not actual weight gain given all you’ve been doing, but we are human and our feelings are not logical. I know this must be so frustrating for you! It sometimes feels like it takes a ton of effort for so littl loss and nothing for a gain.
You are doing all the right things, and if you keep doing those things you will lose. Let yourself feel what you feel, and then keep going!!4 -
Monday Check in
I’m a little late - was at my sons hockey game late last night.
Calories: under (and it showed on the scale this morning so I really want to keep this going)
Exercise: worked out in the morning and long walk at lunch
Water; about 80oz so not bad
Opportunities for Monday:
1. Workout in the morning✅
2. Walk at lunch - it’s getting colder this ✅week so I want to take advantage while I can
3. Follow the habit tracker❌
Opportunities for Tuesday
1. Workout this afternoon or evening
2. No sweets after supper
3. Follow the habit tracker
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User name: Cornanda (as in Corn on da cob)
starting weight: 186.2
Current weight: 185.4 (usual weigh in day is Friday, I will post again on Friday)
Loss: 0.8 pounds
Introducing myself- I've struggled with my weight all my life. Lately, it's been more of a struggle, probably due to my advanced age
(50s). A few weeks ago, I was diagnosed with hypertension and I suspect my blood work will soon show I have prediabetes. It's time to get this show on the road and take care of myself! I'm not ready to be on meds every day and going to doctor visits- I've got some living to do!
Your energy and attitude is right where it needs to be to get ahead of this! So happy you joined this challenge! We are here to support you and cheer you on!cardio_enthusiast wrote: »Monday:
✳️Workout: 42 minutes of running and 15 mins. strength
✳️Diary: stayed within my limit
✳️Water: drank 2 litres
Tuesday opportunities:
✳️Stay within goal calories
✳️Eat a green salad
✳️Drink 2 litres of water
✳️Workout
✳️Avoid the sweets
I hope that you’ve all had a fantastic day!! I’m really enjoying reading your updates and posts.
Cheers:)
I love the green salad opportunity. So simple but important!2 -
Hi everyone!!
I hope everyone is having a good week!
My steps today are 11,000...
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Tuesday check in
Calories: under
Exercise: no gym but did walk and met step goal
Water: beyond my goal
Wednesday’s goals
1. Rest to kick this bug in the butt
2. Log everything
3. Be mindful of water goal
Still not feeling the greatest but this morning I was back to my lowest weight since starting my journey. Hopefully it stays their or below for my Friday weigh in.2 -
Tuesday Chevk In
Calories: under
Exercise: longest bike workout so far and on a difficult program. I was disappointed in myself yesterday for not getting in any exercise at all, so I made up for it today. I’m happy about this!
Water: 60+ oz, it’s getting easier for me to drink a lot again, but I still forget to track it as I go. Gotta work on that and move my way up toward 80 oz soon.
Tomorrow:
Stay in the green on calories
Exercise hard one last time before the baby comes on Thursday night/Friday.
Do something fun and/or relaxing. Not sure what yet.
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Still not feeling the greatest but this morning I was back to my lowest weight since starting my journey. Hopefully it stays their or below for my Friday weigh in.
Sure hope you get to feeling better soon. Rest and recuperate!1 -
Tuesday Check In
Calories: probably over. Was at the doctors with my hubby most of the day so ate out and didn’t stay on track 100%
Exercise: over 10Kmsfeps; 30 minute interval treadmill run
Water: good
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Monday check In
Calories way over thanks to entire bag of gluten free pretzels.
Coffee way under par
Exercise idk
Steps 80662 -
Step count for 1/7 = 9513
Way too tired to take any more steps!1 -
Tuesday:
✅Stay within goal calories
✅Eat a green salad
✅Drink 2 litres of water
❌Workout Getting over a chest cold
✅Avoid the sweets
Wednesday’s opportunities
Stay within calories
Eat green salad
Drink 2 litres of water
Cardio and strength train
Avoid the sweets
Keep it going, everyone!! 😊2 -
Username: gharvey2753
Start weight 183ibs
Current weight 179 ibs
Week 1 for Sunday 5th Jan5 -
Ordered a New Fitbit Versa 2 coming next week so will add the Fitbit users. Will also help keep my diary more accurate for burned calories. Have completed diary yesterday will be updating daily so please feel free to check out. 1500 calorie goal seemed hard at the start but getting used to it. Just need to brave the elements to get some cardio fitness done.2
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gharvey2753 wrote: »Username: gharvey2753
Start weight 183ibs
Current weight 179 ibs
Week 1 for Sunday 5th Jan
Wow, look at you GO! Great job!3 -
Steps for 1/7= 10,7881
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Hi all! Weights due today:
Overdue weights:
@robynleegetsfit
@rocknrobin65
@shushuria
@mpurposeone
Due today:
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Wednesday check in
Calories under
Exercise none but did reach step goal
Water yes
Thursday goals
1. Stay under calorie goal
2. Get to gym
3. Walk 60 minutes total
Pretty well did nothing all day but rested. Last night I came very close to going over calorie goal as I got the munchies after I closed my diary. Tonight I am going to eat a snack to prevent a repeat.
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Hi guys!!!!
Just stopping by to say hello. Y’all are off to a roaring start!
Glad to see this expansion team kicking pounds to the curb.3 -
Wednesday Check In
Calories: under
Exercise: did an elliptical workout during lunch. Plus got in a good outside walk after work.
Water: I have one more glass to go, but I’ll get there. In fact, getting for that water now!
Tomorrow:
Stay in the green on calories.
I wonder if I can do my bike exercise in the morning? I’m usually a little stiff early in the morning, but I might try it. Don’t think it’ll happen after work tomorrow so that may be my only shot.
Keep working on water intake.2 -
Hi everyone!
Feeling better- getting over my cold 😊
Calories: under
Steps: 2/7- 685
I thought my steps would have been more ...Oh well...
That’s even after a 20 minute run and 20 minute power walk...
I’m surprised because I move around a lot during the day so it’s surprising how little calories I burn from my movement...earned no additional calories today....yikes...1 -
Hi everyone!
Feeling better- getting over my cold 😊
Calories: under
Steps: 2/7- 685
I thought my steps would have been more ...Oh well...
That’s even after a 20 minute run and 20 minute power walk...
I’m surprised because I move around a lot during the day so it’s surprising how little calories I burn from my movement...earned no additional calories today....yikes...
Jenn, I'm thinking maybe your tracker isn't working or you left out a digit in your steps report. What do you think? Usually, I get about 2000 steps per mile just walking, and if you were running for 20 minutes you probably did more than a mile. You probably got in a mile during your 20 minute power walk. So you should have at least 4000 steps if not more.
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Yeah... that’s what I thought too... I use and I watch and I selected the the phone/ I watch setting to calculate my calories and it always seems lower. That was the number it gave me or sent to my phone-it’s low...I even took my son for a haircut after work, then made dinner, and ended my night with that workout. For me to break 10,000 steps using my watch.... maybe it’s me very short legs!!! 😊 lol...
I have questioned this before because the info doesn’t seem right to me either...
I need to do more research on my I watch and how accurate it is.... it’s a bummer..1 -
6645 steps today1
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Yeah... that’s what I thought too... I use and I watch and I selected the the phone/ I watch setting to calculate my calories and it always seems lower. That was the number it gave me or sent to my phone-it’s low...I even took my son for a haircut after work, then made dinner, and ended my night with that workout. For me to break 10,000 steps using my watch.... maybe it’s me very short legs!!! 😊 lol...
I have questioned this before because the info doesn’t seem right to me either...
I need to do more research on my I watch and how accurate it is.... it’s a bummer..
Hi there, yes I would check that out. I have no problems with my Apple Watch tracking my steps, and those number seem very off. I would suggest checking your settings and make sure it’s assigned to the correct wrist.1 -
Wednesday Checn in
Calories - under 😊
Exercise - strength training
Goals for Thursday
Stay under on calories, this will be a challenge as I have plans to eat out with a friend
Swim
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