DOWNSIZERS - February 2020 Chat
jugar
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Welcome Fat2Fit Challengers
Here is your Team chat room! This is where you weigh in every week, post your goals and progress, discuss any issues or topics of interest, share ideas, support your teammates, receive help when you need it, and dream big. Cheer each other on to success!
We are beginning the February 2020 Challenge - We have six great teams this month. The group and team leaders are as follows:
Our Moderators:
Liselyn - @jugar
Beka - @beka3695
Lisa - @cafelelia
Teresa - @TeresaW1020
Our Team Captains:
*Mission Slimpossible - @broncobuddee and @TeresaW1020
*Trimstones - @mulecanter and @jessicakrall8
*Weight No More - @sleepymom5 and @cafelelia
*Waist Aways - @jugar and @micki48
*Shrinking Assets - @Boehle and @beka3695
*Downsizers - @lindamtuck2018 and (open)
Our Team Motivators:
*Mission Slimpossible - @AustinRuadhain
*Trimstones - @Angmarie28
*Weight No More - @nstephenson01
*Waist Aways - @Terytha and @evangsimmons170
*Shrinking Assets - @TheMrWobbly (Fitness Captain)
*Downsizers - @UTMom81 and @Kres567
Liselyn - @jugar
Beka - @beka3695
Lisa - @cafelelia
Teresa - @TeresaW1020
Our Team Captains:
*Mission Slimpossible - @broncobuddee and @TeresaW1020
*Trimstones - @mulecanter and @jessicakrall8
*Weight No More - @sleepymom5 and @cafelelia
*Waist Aways - @jugar and @micki48
*Shrinking Assets - @Boehle and @beka3695
*Downsizers - @lindamtuck2018 and (open)
Our Team Motivators:
*Mission Slimpossible - @AustinRuadhain
*Trimstones - @Angmarie28
*Weight No More - @nstephenson01
*Waist Aways - @Terytha and @evangsimmons170
*Shrinking Assets - @TheMrWobbly (Fitness Captain)
*Downsizers - @UTMom81 and @Kres567
HOW IT ALL WORKS:
Every challenger weighs in on their chosen day, and at the end of each week, the tallies are done to determine the team and individuals with the most weight lost. The best losers are announced with full fanfare every Sunday. The team competition is all in good spirits - may the most losing win!
If you need a week off, a break, a change of weigh-in day - just ask your Captain here on your team chat page. If you miss two weigh-ins in a row without asking for a break, you will be dropped from the team, so be sure to ask if you are travelling, sick, or just needing some time off.
In addition to your own team, there are F2F Full Group CHALLENGES. You can do all or none - it's up to you. Participating adds a lot to your success, so we hope to see you there often! These can involve anything fitness, health, or nutrition - and they’ll get you moving, thinking, and learning about this journey. Check the “Announcements” section for full group challenges.
This month, we have the Leaping Groundhog Challenge! Every day, there will be a question (TWO on groundhog day!!). The more people who post their thoughts and ideas on the question, the more we’ll all learn, and new ways of losing weight and getting fit might come to your attention. The more you read and post, the better it will be - so get ready to answer all 29 questions!
There will also be shorter challenges to get you moving, watching what is on your plate, or getting out of a rut.
Let’s show our fellow challengers some F2F love!! Introduce yourselves right away, and let the new month begin.
THANKS!
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Hi Everyone, welcome to a brand new month!! What’s your goals this month? Mine is to incorporate more stength training into my work outs, and to lose 4lbs. Good luck on yours!’3
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My goals are to:
Workout at least 5 days a week
Strength training 3 days a week
Stick with intermittent fasting
Drink my water
Here’s to a fantastic new month!3 -
My goal is mindset change. I want to see the gym as a sanctuary and place of stress release rather than a "omg I have to go to the gym". I also want to be going to the gym at minimum 3x a week.5
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Hi Friends!
I started my journey last month and love being part of the team and sharing our struggles and our triumphs!!! I am currently 142. and my short term goal weight is 136. Once I achieve that I will shoot for 128-132. I started lifting weights again and really enjoying it. I want to continue learning more about my body by making mindful decisions and listening g to my body. Have a great weekend... woohoo!!!!😊🌸😊🌸2 -
Hi all! Welcome to the February team chat!
I am Linda, the Downsizers team captain along with our awesome motivators @Kres567 and @UTMom81.
When weighing in can you please use the following format:
Username:
Weighin week:
Weighin day:
Previous weight:
Current weight:
We will also have a daily checkin you can participate in. It is a good way to stay accountable.
Suggestion for daily checkin:
Calories over/under?
Water:
Exercise:
Goals for tomorrow:
There will be various challenges within the group. I really recommend you participate in them. I found being involved in the challenges helps me reach my goals. They are also another way to connect with your teammates or other teams in group challenges. Keep your ears open for upcoming challenges!
Please take the time to introduce yourself to the group. It is fun to get to know each other a little.1 -
I am Linda and I live in Ontario, Canada. I am 55, married, mother of three and have three beautiful granddaughters. I am retired, so I have lots of time to spend with my grandkids. I also have a senior beagle named Molly.
I started my journey in February 2019 and started this challenge at the same time. I lost 56 pounds so far. I never would have made it this far without this group. I love the support and the accountability.
My plan to lose the weight is CICO and I mainly walk for exercise. I also want to add some strength training.
Goals for February:
1. Walk 9000 steps Monday to Saturday
2. Log all food accurately
3. Lose 4 pounds
4. Walk minimum 30 minutes a day
5. Swim or aqua fit once a week
Here’s to success in all our February goals!0 -
Hi everyone, I’m really looking forward to some challenges with you all and having to be accountable each Monday when I weigh in . I have a desk job and travel 2 hours to work each way most days so my goal is try walk in my lunch break and up the weekend walks. I don’t drink a lot of water so I would like to focus on that this month as well.
I have the food under control finally and have had no wine for 7 weeks. I used to drink a bottle a night to relax after such a long day and I used to tell myself I deserved it for working so hard ...
Anyway here is to a fabulous 2020 and trying to be my best self 😊3 -
Username: mari_moulin
Weigh-in week: starting weight
Weigh-in day: Saturday
Previous weight: ******
Current weight: 191
Daily Check-in: Friday 01/31
Calories over/under? Under
Water: 1.5L out of 2
Exercise: none
Goals for tomorrow: complete above check in list! Must have a good start to February.
Hello everyone! My name is Mari and I’m very excited to join team Downsizers. I’ve been on my journey since January 2016 starting at 338.8 lbs. I am currently at 190 but my lowest recorded weight was 164. I reached this goal last March right before my birthday and then all hell broke loose. I had a few surgeries last year for skin removal and I had quite few complications. I had to stop working out for awhile and my mental health suffered quite a bit. I’ve been dealing with depression for a few months now and I’m really trying to dig myself outta this hole. I have my first appointment with a psychiatrist in a couple of weeks. I am ready to get the help I need. I went to see my endocrinologist yesterday. My blood work is all normal and she told me to be stop beating myself up about my weight gain. We had a good talk and she’s the one that set my appointment with the psychiatrist. I’m looking forward to getting better now.
My current weekly goals are......
Stay under my allowed calories for the day.
Drink at least 2 liters of water everyday
Complete 10,000 steps each day minimum.
Go to the gym 4 times a week (30min cardio + 1 hour strength)
Run 5K on Saturday's
Walk at least 1 hour on Sunday's
Zumba every Monday night (unless class is cancelled)
I’m looking forward to starting up again with my old MFP group and all the great people here. Thanks for having me back ❤️
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Hi Everyone, welcome to a brand new month!! What’s your goals this month? Mine is to incorporate more stength training into my work outs, and to lose 4lbs. Good luck on yours!’cardio_enthusiast wrote: »My goals are to:
Workout at least 5 days a week
Strength training 3 days a week
Stick with intermittent fasting
Drink my water
Here’s to a fantastic new month!My goal is mindset change. I want to see the gym as a sanctuary and place of stress release rather than a "omg I have to go to the gym". I also want to be going to the gym at minimum 3x a week.lindamtuck2018 wrote: »I am Linda and I live in Ontario, Canada. I am 55, married, mother of three and have three beautiful granddaughters. I am retired, so I have lots of time to spend with my grandkids. I also have a senior beagle named Molly.
I started my journey in February 2019 and started this challenge at the same time. I lost 56 pounds so far. I never would have made it this far without this group. I love the support and the accountability.
My plan to lose the weight is CICO and I mainly walk for exercise. I also want to add some strength training.
Goals for February:
1. Walk 9000 steps Monday to Saturday
2. Log all food accurately
3. Lose 4 pounds
4. Walk minimum 30 minutes a day
5. Swim or aqua fit once a week
Here’s to success in all our February goals!
Hi everyone! So happy to meet you all. I just wanted to say I love reading all of your goals and expectations for the month of February! GOOD LUCK with each and every one of them! You’ve got this. 👍🏻💪🏻❤️2 -
jojomojo1973 wrote: »Hi everyone, I’m really looking forward to some challenges with you all and having to be accountable each Monday when I weigh in . I have a desk job and travel 2 hours to work each way most days so my goal is try walk in my lunch break and up the weekend walks. I don’t drink a lot of water so I would like to focus on that this month as well.
I have the food under control finally and have had no wine for 7 weeks. I used to drink a bottle a night to relax after such a long day and I used to tell myself I deserved it for working so hard ...
Anyway here is to a fabulous 2020 and trying to be my best self 😊
Hi there, I have a long commute as well about 1.5 to 2 hours each way depending on traffic, I totally understand how tough that is! Good luck! Your goals are great! Feel free to add me if you need any extra support2 -
Hi, I live in Florida, 45 years old, and trying to find motivation to eat better and exercise. I used to be on point with all of this for years and years but combine grad school with having a sports related concussion with post-symptoms for 4 years, and recent separation from my husband has packed on pounds and made exercise seem like the most difficult thing ever. No more excuses, it’s time to get the weight down and love/live an active life again.
Starting Weight: 182.7 lbs
Goal Weight: 155 lbs
Weigh-in day: Sunday
February Goals:
1. Indoor Exercise 3 x a week
2. Track all food & beverages daily with cal counts 1450-1650 per day
3. Get outside 1 day each week to enjoy the beautiful Florida “Winter” Weather
4. Meal Plan & Prep
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Love all these February goals!
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jojomojo1973 wrote: »Hi everyone, I’m really looking forward to some challenges with you all and having to be accountable each Monday when I weigh in . I have a desk job and travel 2 hours to work each way most days so my goal is try walk in my lunch break and up the weekend walks. I don’t drink a lot of water so I would like to focus on that this month as well.
I have the food under control finally and have had no wine for 7 weeks. I used to drink a bottle a night to relax after such a long day and I used to tell myself I deserved it for working so hard ...
Anyway here is to a fabulous 2020 and trying to be my best self 😊
Walking on my lunch hours have been so great for me. It’s such a great break in the middle of the day1 -
Our February Moderators' Challenge is UP! The first day's question (for tomorrow) has been posted, so go ahead and put in some answers. There will be a new question every day - so I hope lots of people will join in and make the discussions packed with info and insights.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10783307/leaping-groundhogs-the-02-2020-questions-challenge#latest1 -
Saturday check in
Calories: under
Exercise: 30 minute walk and reached step goal
Water: not enough
Goals for Sunday:
1. Walk 30 minutes
2. hit the water bottle
3. Log all food2 -
If you're still doing steps mine for 2/1 is 22,746.3
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Daily Check-in: Saturday 02/01
Calories: Under
Water: 2L
Steps: 20,982
Exercise: 5k run / 45 min strength / 1 hour walk
Happy Sunday everyone. I had a great day yesterday with workouts but could have done much better with food choices. I’m getting there.
I just answered the questions for the mod challenge and gonna be joining the habit tracker later on today.
My February goals are......
Stay under my calorie goals for the day.
Drink at least 2 liters of water everyday
Complete 10,000 steps each day minimum.
Go to the gym 4 times a week (30min cardio + 1 hour strength)
Run 5K on Saturday's
Walk at least 1 hour on Sunday's
Zumba every Monday night (unless class is cancelled)
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Feb Week 1 Weigh in
Username: gharvey2753
Sunday weigh in day
Previous: 168.4 ibs
Current: 168.0 ibs
Just a small loss this week whilst I thought the weight loss would have been closer to a pound I am happy enough with that considering end Jan was down 11ibs in 2 weeks. Found cravings hard the last few days and even though been closer to my calories goal still 200/300 calories in more than I have been doing. Got some healthy meals / low calorie meals planned for this week so 2ibs this week would be nice but will be happy with 1-2. Have a good week everyone!4 -
Steps Due
@Kres567 Sunday to Saturday
@jennt817 Friday, Saturday
@kguin0323 Friday January 24 to Saturday February 1
@hannahhooter Sunday to Saturday
@UTMom81 Thursday to Saturday
@19shmoo69 Friday0 -
Hi Happy Sunday!! Do something you love today!! 🌸😊🌸😊💕
My steps:
Fri: 13,444
Sat: 4,5222 -
February Step Challenge
Who’s in for the February step challenge. We keep track of your steps for you. Just report your step count daily starting with today’s. This is a team challenge. At the end of every week we announce how many steps we took as a group and the top three steppers.
So put on your sneakers and lace them up and start stepping! Let’s see if we can crush January’s total steps.3 -
Username: girlfacedolly
Weigh in week: 1
Weigh in day: sun
Previous Weight: 170
Today's Weight: 167.2
Hello! Hope everyone is having a great weekend! I am a runner and when I get back from a run, it’s hard for me to not just eat al the calories back! Haha. But this week I have been trying to fuel my runs better and drink more water. Yesterday I ran in a 10k and beat my last 10k time 9 weeks ago by 6 minutes!
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girlfacedolly wrote: »Username: girlfacedolly
Weigh in week: 1
Weigh in day: sun
Previous Weight: 170
Today's Weight: 167.2
Hello! Hope everyone is having a great weekend! I am a runner and when I get back from a run, it’s hard for me to not just eat al the calories back! Haha. But this week I have been trying to fuel my runs better and drink more water. Yesterday I ran in a 10k and beat my last 10k time 9 weeks ago by 6 minutes!
Wow that’s amazing time. I’m currently trying to better my 5k time. I’m getting better each week. Yesterday I did it in 37 minutes. Trying to get myself under 35 minutes. Congratulations on cutting your time!!!2 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »February Step Challenge
Who’s in for the February step challenge. We keep track of your steps for you. Just report your step count daily starting with today’s. This is a team challenge. At the end of every week we announce how many steps we took as a group and the top three steppers.
So put on your sneakers and lace them up and start stepping! Let’s see if we can crush January’s total steps.
Please count me in for the step challenge!
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19shmoo69
Week one
Sunday
P. W. 244
C. W. 242
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »February Step Challenge
Who’s in for the February step challenge. We keep track of your steps for you. Just report your step count daily starting with today’s. This is a team challenge. At the end of every week we announce how many steps we took as a group and the top three steppers.
So put on your sneakers and lace them up and start stepping! Let’s see if we can crush January’s total steps.
Me! Me! Me! (And coffee)1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Steps Due
@Kres567 Sunday to Saturday
@jennt817 Friday, Saturday
@kguin0323 Friday January 24 to Saturday February 1
@hannahhooter Sunday to Saturday
@UTMom81 Thursday to Saturday
@19shmoo69 Friday
1/31
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Username: Hannahhooter
Sunday weigh in day
Previous: 263.4 ibs
Current: 259.2
Woosh!
Steps:
1/26-8,688
1/27-7,162
1/28-9,165
1/29-7,509
1/30-7,750
1/31-9,140
2/1-11,9433 -
Wahoooo!! Keep it GREEN Totals are in!! Congratulations to our newest team the Downsizers for being the overall winners for the month of January!! We are so very proud of you all!!!
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