DOWNSIZERS - February 2020 Chat
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lindmtuck2018
PW 206.8
CW 206.44 -
UTMom81
Thursday Weigh In
Previous: 166.4
Current: 166.2
Whew! Barely green, but considering where I was on Monday, I’ll take it. Planning for better self-control this weekend.4 -
Steps
2/5–10,614
2/6–6,838
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Right now we only have 5 people in the step challenge. Anyone else like to join in so we can beat our January step totals?
I’ll join! I’ll send my steps shortly. I forgot to wear my Fitbit the last couple of days so I’ll be low.3 -
Username: kres567
Weigh in week: 1
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 214.4
Current weight: 213.4
I’m pretty happy about another loss.
I’m going away with my son to a hockey tournament. I’m a little worried about the snacking that I will feel like doing.
But I’m going to the grocery and plan on getting some snacks on the healthier side. It will be hard to track so will watch my portions.
Me and another mom have plans to work out both mornings so I know I’ll get my steps in.
So I’ve got a few strategies in place. I know I won’t be perfect but better than I would have been a year ago.
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »lindmtuck2018
PW 206.8
CW 206.4
Amazing loss Linda!1 -
Last weekend was something I've thought long and hard about this week as I tried to undo the damage. There is no reason for me to have eaten the way I did...NONE!
Here we are at another weekend, and I found this today, so thought I'd share.
I have often thought I was self-sabotaging, so I'm going to be brutally honest with myself this weekend in an attempt at better self-control. I have so many great reasons to go back to the mid-140s where I felt my best ever. I will focus on those reasons this weekend, plan better, and follow the plan.
How about y'all? Anyone else feel this way sometimes? What can we do to reverse this trend when we find ourselves in it? How will you approach this weekend? Let's share our thoughts and strategies for the benefit of everyone on the team.2 -
Last weekend was something I've thought long and hard about this week as I tried to undo the damage. There is no reason for me to have eaten the way I did...NONE!
Here we are at another weekend, and I found this today, so thought I'd share.
I have often thought I was self-sabotaging, so I'm going to be brutally honest with myself this weekend in an attempt at better self-control. I have so many great reasons to go back to the mid-140s where I felt my best ever. I will focus on those reasons this weekend, plan better, and follow the plan.
How about y'all? Anyone else feel this way sometimes? What can we do to reverse this trend when we find ourselves in it? How will you approach this weekend? Let's share our thoughts and strategies for the benefit of everyone on the team.
This chart is an eye opener! I am really bad with 1,3 and 4. I went back over my food diary for last weekend and I had eaten over 2000 calories in unplanned snacks. Also lately I have to keep reminding myself to be patient with my weight loss. It is a marathon not a sprint.
This weekend I am going to plan everything out ahead of time. I am going to have a set time when I am going to eat my meals and snacks. By spacing everything out I am less likely to overeat or even binge. I do plan some sanity snacks every weekend but lately I have been eating a lot more than those snacks. So by planning these into my day, mindless snacking is less likely to occur.1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »cardio_enthusiast wrote: »Tuesday:
Workout: ran for some minutes
Calories: stayed within goal
Water: 2 litres
Steps: 18,493
Wednesday’s opportunities:
Workout—cardio and strength training
Calories: stay within goal
Water: 2 litres
Steps: >10,000
Would you like to join the step challenge? Great stepping by the way!
Yes, I’d like to join the step challenge. I’ll post my steps for February
Saturday 1-February 4500 steps
Sunday 2-February 5769 steps
Monday 3-February 14,814 steps
Tuesday 4-February 18,552 steps
Wednesday 5-February 13,615 steps
Thursday 6-February 18,688 steps4 -
Oh my sakes, people! I just had a major "ah-ha" moment. Over the last couple months I have been super hungry, even when I'm not hungry. At first I thought I was stress eating but I don't really do that. So I decided to do a little scientific experiment on myself. Every time I started feeling that really annoying phantom hunger, I wrote down everything about how I was feeling and my current environment. Turns out (and I don't know how I feel about the outcome yet) I eat out of annoyance.
If I am really annoyed or irritated by a person or situation, I look for a distraction and my body will start sending hunger ques regardless of hunger. I can avoid the annoyance by "foraging". I caught myself doing it like 10 min ago. When it doesn't work (cause it never does) I eat until I'm uncomfortable which will then give me an excuse to go hide in my room cause I don't feel good.
Now I need to figure out what to do about it because the annoyance that is really huge in my house right now isn't going away for quite some time.7 -
Username: kres567
Weigh in week: 1
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 214.4
Current weight: 213.4
I’m pretty happy about another loss.
I’m going away with my son to a hockey tournament. I’m a little worried about the snacking that I will feel like doing.
But I’m going to the grocery and plan on getting some snacks on the healthier side. It will be hard to track so will watch my portions.
Me and another mom have plans to work out both mornings so I know I’ll get my steps in.
So I’ve got a few strategies in place. I know I won’t be perfect but better than I would have been a year ago.Username: kres567
Weigh in week: 1
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 214.4
Current weight: 213.4
I’m pretty happy about another loss.
I’m going away with my son to a hockey tournament. I’m a little worried about the snacking that I will feel like doing.
But I’m going to the grocery and plan on getting some snacks on the healthier side. It will be hard to track so will watch my portions.
Me and another mom have plans to work out both mornings so I know I’ll get my steps in.
So I’ve got a few strategies in place. I know I won’t be perfect but better than I would have been a year ago.
Hi!! Something that I do that helps elimate the need for the before bed snack is I really look forward to my cup of sleeptime tea and honey...I always feel satisfied and it has replaced that need for a snack... you can try something like this maybe.💕🌸💕💕💕
For me it’s mostly about comfort and the tea satisfies! 😊
Also, pack your own snacks- yogurt, nuts, fresh fruits- mix it up using those oatmeal fruit squeezed pouches!!
Remember you are strong!!! 💕🌸💕🌸2 -
Congrats Linda and Tami!! What a great loss!!
🌸💕🌸💕🌸💕🌸
You got this!2 -
mari_moulin wrote: »Daily Check-in: Thursday 02/06
Calories: Under
Water: 3L
Steps: 16,156
Exercise: Gym session (30 min cardio + 70 min strength)
TGIF am I right! I’m up extra early this morning and have hit the gym hard. Those dumbbells didn’t know what hit em! Trained like an absolute beast! I wish I could train this way all the time but some days are harder than others. I’ve got some appointments today which is why I had to get my workout down extra early. I wasn’t gonna make excuses not to do it. My weight is moving down at a snails pace but I’m just happy it’s going down the right direction. Tomorrow morning is my official weigh in day so fingers crossed I come in with a loss.
My February goals are......
Stay on or under my calorie goals everyday.
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 on Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri)
Run 5K on Saturday's
Walk at least 1 hour on Sunday's
Zumba every Monday night (unless class is cancelled)
Wednesday’s are rest day.
Great work, Mari! You’re really killing it at the gym! Good job getting up early to get it done!2 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
This chart is an eye opener! I am really bad with 1,3 and 4. I went back over my food diary for last weekend and I had eaten over 2000 calories in unplanned snacks. Also lately I have to keep reminding myself to be patient with my weight loss. It is a marathon not a sprint.
This weekend I am going to plan everything out ahead of time. I am going to have a set time when I am going to eat my meals and snacks. By spacing everything out I am less likely to overeat or even binge. I do plan some sanity snacks every weekend but lately I have been eating a lot more than those snacks. So by planning these into my day, mindless snacking is less likely to occur.
Linda, the one that seems to always get me is #3. Maybe not so much that I throw in the towel for the day, but especially with chocolate, if I start, I have a hard time stopping!2 -
Friday check in
Calories: under
Exercise: 40 minute walk
Water: success
Saturday goals
1. 30 minute walk
2. 9000 steps
3. Stick to planned eating
Going swimming with my granddaughter tomorrow. I won’t be swimming laps but I will be in constant motion the entire time we are there.
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2/6- 5531
2/7- 16775
Steps2 -
Friday 7-February
11,870 steps2 -
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Weekly Weigh-In:
Username: mari_moulin
Weigh in week: 1
Weigh in day: Saturday
Previous weight: 191
Current weight: 189.6
Daily Check-in: Friday 02/07
Calories: Under
Water: 3.250L
Steps: 29,526
Exercise: Gym session (30 min cardio + 50 min strength) PLUS 90 minutes Zumba special event.
Happy Saturday team! I’m so happy to finally have a loss after over a month of busting my butt workout out. I had to make some changes with my eating habits which was causing a stall in my weight loss. I’ve began to uses some tips I read to help with my snacking and also stopped eating into my workout calories. It’s made a difference in only 3 days! The main snacking tip that has truly made a difference for me is to treat my snack like a meal. I prepare it, I sit at a table, and I eat. It has a start time and a finish time and once it’s done NO MORE SNACKING! It has truly made a huge difference for me.
My February goals are......
Stay on or under my calorie goals everyday.
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 on Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri)
Run 5K on Saturday's
Walk at least 1 hour on Sunday's
Zumba every Monday night (unless class is cancelled)
Wednesday’s are rest day.
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So, I was actually invited on a company trip. My food selections were not the best. Trying to go keto while being gluten free is not always easy. You would think salads would be a go-to food. But most places put croutons on salads. From past experiences ordering without is not easy either. I am back home to a corrective fresh start.
Be blessed
We all have those days. As long as you get right back on it. Maybe you can use this as a learning experience so you can better plan any future business trips. Happy for you that you are getting back on track. Many use these occasions as an excuse to just give up. You’ve got this!Jennt817
Pw- 142
Cw: 140.6
Finally!!! Bye bye 142, hello140.6 yay!!!
I’ve been stuck at 142 for weeks!😊😊😊😊
YAY!! Congratulations! 🍾Username: kres567
Weigh in week: 1
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 214.4
Current weight: 213.4
I’m pretty happy about another loss.
I’m going away with my son to a hockey tournament. I’m a little worried about the snacking that I will feel like doing.
But I’m going to the grocery and plan on getting some snacks on the healthier side. It will be hard to track so will watch my portions.
Me and another mom have plans to work out both mornings so I know I’ll get my steps in.
So I’ve got a few strategies in place. I know I won’t be perfect but better than I would have been a year ago.
That’s great that you found other moms who also want to keep fit with you! It makes working out just a little more fun. well done plan in out for your weekend!Last weekend was something I've thought long and hard about this week as I tried to undo the damage. There is no reason for me to have eaten the way I did...NONE!
Here we are at another weekend, and I found this today, so thought I'd share.
I have often thought I was self-sabotaging, so I'm going to be brutally honest with myself this weekend in an attempt at better self-control. I have so many great reasons to go back to the mid-140s where I felt my best ever. I will focus on those reasons this weekend, plan better, and follow the plan.
How about y'all? Anyone else feel this way sometimes? What can we do to reverse this trend when we find ourselves in it? How will you approach this weekend? Let's share our thoughts and strategies for the benefit of everyone on the team.
Thank you for sharing this! I struggle most with #1 and #3. I’m currently working on fixing my bad eating habits.2 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Friday check in
Calories: under
Exercise: 40 minute walk
Water: success
Saturday goals
1. 30 minute walk
2. 9000 steps
3. Stick to planned eating
Going swimming with my granddaughter tomorrow. I won’t be swimming laps but I will be in constant motion the entire time we are there.
Have fun with your granddaughter ❤️1 -
Made it through Friday very well, even though we were out of school due to flooding, so yesterday was like a Saturday for me. I did eat out with my daughter at lunch but chose grilled chicken nuggets and fruit cup and that worked well. Snacking was limited and healthy. And, I’m down another .8 today. Steps weren’t much yesterday, though, so I’m going to hit the exercise bike this morning before I start my day.
Have a happy, healthy Saturday, everyone!
Steps 2/7 = 6,587
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Weigh in
Formerly Fit48
Beginning 225
Last 222
Current 222.5
This week was a harsh reminder where the weight came from. Sorry to let you down. Will be more aware of emotional eating after this week.4 -
FormerlyFit48 wrote: »Weigh in
Formerly Fit48
Beginning 225
Last 222
Current 222.5
This week was a harsh reminder where the weight came from. Sorry to let you down. Will be more aware of emotional eating after this week.
You didn’t let anyone down. Emotional eating is a tough one.
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Overdue weigh ins
@joybedford
@jojomojo1973
@mylifeasoliveoil
@carolynsivik
@Hilogirl2018
@LonniJay
@californiajuls
Saturday’s weigh ins
@_laura_s2 -
mari_moulin wrote: »Weekly Weigh-In:
Username: mari_moulin
Weigh in week: 1
Weigh in day: Saturday
Previous weight: 191
Current weight: 189.6
Daily Check-in: Friday 02/07
Calories: Under
Water: 3.250L
Steps: 29,526
Exercise: Gym session (30 min cardio + 50 min strength) PLUS 90 minutes Zumba special event.
Happy Saturday team! I’m so happy to finally have a loss after over a month of busting my butt workout out. I had to make some changes with my eating habits which was causing a stall in my weight loss. I’ve began to uses some tips I read to help with my snacking and also stopped eating into my workout calories. It’s made a difference in only 3 days! The main snacking tip that has truly made a difference for me is to treat my snack like a meal. I prepare it, I sit at a table, and I eat. It has a start time and a finish time and once it’s done NO MORE SNACKING! It has truly made a huge difference for me.
My February goals are......
Stay on or under my calorie goals everyday.
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 on Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri)
Run 5K on Saturday's
Walk at least 1 hour on Sunday's
Zumba every Monday night (unless class is cancelled)
Wednesday’s are rest day.
Welcome to a new decade! That is some awesome stepping!1 -
Weekly weigh in:
Sorry for the late reply! My grandpa passed away this week and it was just an overall crazy week!
Username: mylifeasoliveoil
Starting/Previous weight: 221 lbs
Current Weight: 218 lbs4
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