DOWNSIZERS Team Chat - March 2020
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Username: mylifeasoliveoil
Weighin week: 3
Weighin day: Friday
Previous weight: 214.2
Current weight: 213.82 -
charlottemilton
Last week 254.5
Current 252
Didn't finish painting the sewing room but got started. Never would have guessed there was a run on primer paint. We found some after 3 stores. Built in shelves complicate painting a lot. So do old windows. Almost finished priming.
Changing to lightly active hasn't stopped my weight loss and gives me more calories so I am leaving my setting there for now at least. I have found muscles that I didn't know I had.
I have been busy and not online much this week so I have missed a lot of posts. We are doing this ladies.
Charlotte2 -
Oops. With everyone home this week I messed up. My check in is tomorrow.1
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Hi everyone!
Similar to a lot of you I am having to get used to a new normal. Thursday abs Friday were particularly hard for me. I had not been sleeping well this week and I’ve had a daily video conference at work that starts at 6:30am. I spent the week organizing to send our entire workforce to work from home, which meant long days and a lot of stress. I’m so glad we are able to do the right thing, but logistically there is a lot that goes into it.
Anyways by midday Friday I have gotten through my entire office, and then it was just me in the office to wrap up before heading home myself. I felt so sad, and emotional. On top of that I can’t see my best friend, my person, right now because of quarantine, and not knowing when I will see him again is making me even sadder. Needless to say my diet choices were the last thing on my mind.
But today is a new day, I started the day with a good cup of tea, and then a workout. I am going to clean the house and get things more organized, and enjoy some extra time with my kids. I love to bake so I’ll probably do that this weekend.
I am also trying to focus on gratitude. I am grateful that no one in my family is sick, that my company is able to send everyone home and continue to operate. This means that my employees continue to get their paychecks and health benefits. I’m grateful, I have toilet paper and food in my cubbards.2 -
Hi everyone!
Similar to a lot of you I am having to get used to a new normal. Thursday abs Friday were particularly hard for me. I had not been sleeping well this week and I’ve had a daily video conference at work that starts at 6:30am. I spent the week organizing to send our entire workforce to work from home, which meant long days and a lot of stress. I’m so glad we are able to do the right thing, but logistically there is a lot that goes into it.
Anyways by midday Friday I have gotten through my entire office, and then it was just me in the office to wrap up before heading home myself. I felt so sad, and emotional. On top of that I can’t see my best friend, my person, right now because of quarantine, and not knowing when I will see him again is making me even sadder. Needless to say my diet choices were the last thing on my mind.
But today is a new day, I started the day with a good cup of tea, and then a workout. I am going to clean the house and get things more organized, and enjoy some extra time with my kids. I love to bake so I’ll probably do that this weekend.
I am also trying to focus on gratitude. I am grateful that no one in my family is sick, that my company is able to send everyone home and continue to operate. This means that my employees continue to get their paychecks and health benefits. I’m grateful, I have toilet paper and food in my cubbards.
You sound like me - a nice cup of tea and a workout is a great start to the day.
This is definitely going to be a roller coaster ride of emotions. Good for you for focusing on some of the positives in life!2 -
The themes are up for week 4 of the March challenge. The link is below and we start tomorrow!
Most of us are at home a lot more these days. Understandably, we are all feeling increased levels of stress and anxiety. A lot of our usual coping mechanisms have been shut down, like gyms, places of worship, cafes and favorite shops. This week is about self care, our mental health and staying motivated thorough this difficult time.
Motivation Monday
Now more than ever, practicing kindness and gratitude can help us and others through this time. Post a photo or describe what you are thankful for or an act of kindness in your life (whether you gave or received that kindness).
Transformation Tuesday
A lot of the places that we go to for self care are closed. It could be your place of worship, support group, salon, spa, gym, local pool, or neighbourhood cafe. All kinds of diy ideas and videos have popped up on how to do things for ourselves at home. Show or tell us about one way that you have transformed your self care while staying at home.
Workout Wednesday
Whether we feel like it or not, we need to keep moving during this difficult time. Post a selfie from or tell us about one aspect your home workout routine.
Thirsty Thursday
Seems like I am making way more soup lately. Post your recipe or a photo of for your favorite soup. I know that soup is a food, but it is liquid too!
Food for Thought Friday
Post a your favorite motivational quote. It can be a photo or text, but please share anything that is helping you right now.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10787221/march-spring-it-forward-photo-challenge#latest0 -
charlottemilton wrote: »charlottemilton
Last week 254.5
Current 252
Didn't finish painting the sewing room but got started. Never would have guessed there was a run on primer paint. We found some after 3 stores. Built in shelves complicate painting a lot. So do old windows. Almost finished priming.
Changing to lightly active hasn't stopped my weight loss and gives me more calories so I am leaving my setting there for now at least. I have found muscles that I didn't know I had.
I have been busy and not online much this week so I have missed a lot of posts. We are doing this ladies.
Charlotte
I have logged this as your week 4 weigh in! Congrats on the loss!1 -
Jennt817
Pw: 138.7
Corona weight! 141.2
Ok- now I need to get into a new routine and possibly cut back calories as I can’t weight train now- that and cut back on the treats! 😊💕😊1 -
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@lindamtuck2018 Thank you! I'll skip weighing in the morning because it is likely to be up.
My husband kidnapped me for a picnic at the State Park about an hour away for us time away from other people. Park was beautiful and almost empty. We saw a total of 3 people use the restrooms between cleanings and sanitizing by the Rangers and that was both the men and women's. There was even toilet paper although we had brought our own.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/sjk1t1fr3NVSA2op62 -
Weigh in gharvey2753
Previous 169.2
Current 167ibs
Not been that focused this month with everything else going on in the world, I've signed up for April, back on it.2 -
19shmoo69
Week3
Sunday
P. W. 252
C. W. 2532 -
gharvey2753 wrote: »Weigh in gharvey2753
Previous 169.2
Current 167ibs
Not been that focused this month with everything else going on in the world, I've signed up for April, back on it.
Congrats on the loss! You don’t have to sign up each month as you are automatically carried over to the next month.1 -
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PLACE TEAM PERCENTAGE
1st Waist Aways 0.45%
2nd Mission Slimpossibles 0.26%
3rd Shrinking Assets 0.22%
PLACE TEAM LBS LOSS
1st Waist Aways 19.8 Lbs
2nd Mission Slimpossibles 9.9 Lbs
3rd Shrinking Assets 8.4 Lbs
PLACE INDIVIDUAL PERCENTAGE
1st @nbbaby 2.68 %
2nd @simbersea 2.34%
3rd @DreaRN15 2.23%
PLACE INDIVIDUAL LBS LOSS
1st @DreaRN15 6.2 Lbs
2nd @nbbaby 5.9 Lbs
3rd @evangsimmons170 4.8 Lbs
HONORABLE MENTIONS
@CassieGetsFit2013
@Steph1498
@deniners2
@dillyg08
@cre804
@Beka3695
@lindamtuck2018
@Freeglerock
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Keep up the good work!!!
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Saturday delayed Check in
Calories: over
Exercise: none
Water: too much tea and coffee
Steps: 3/21 7,306
Just realized I hadn’t checked in for Saturday. I didn’t do much yesterday. Today Molly was up to a short walk. I am missing my granddaughters but we using FaceTime to stay connected.
Sunday’s goals
1. 9 cups water minimum
2. Get at least 7 hours sleep
3. Stay within calorie goal and log everything
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Good day Downsizers!
You have two new members heading your way for April, and they'll stop here soon to introduce themselves. Show a great welcome to:
@fossett2000 and @chassp8pooh
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I'm here and so glad to be here. I'm Chastity. 36 and adopted mom of four,PCOS warrior and trying to get my health back in line after being off of the work out wagon for almost three years. I got hit by a pickup truck while training for a half marathon in July 2017 and had to have emergency knee surgery. I was left on the side of the road for dead After that the fear of being out and running again kept me sidelined. I would look around and be expecting the white pickup truck at every turn. Before I got hit I lost 120 lbs by logging into MFP every day, running,weights and doing these challenges to keep myself accountable. I've kept 70-75 lbs of it off and want to get to my ideal in the most healthy and safe way. I've also dealt with multiple miscarriages and most recently a five month long hysterical pregnancy. If you have any questions for me please ask! Hope to get to know all of you!1
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Good day Downsizers!
You have two new members heading your way for April, and they'll stop here soon to introduce themselves. Show a great welcome to:
@fossett2000 and @chassp8pooh
Have a great week!
Welcome to the team!1 -
chassp8pooh wrote: »I'm here and so glad to be here. I'm Chastity. 36 and adopted mom of four,PCOS warrior and trying to get my health back in line after being off of the work out wagon for almost three years. I got hit by a pickup truck while training for a half marathon in July 2017 and had to have emergency knee surgery. I was left on the side of the road for dead After that the fear of being out and running again kept me sidelined. I would look around and be expecting the white pickup truck at every turn. Before I got hit I lost 120 lbs by logging into MFP every day, running,weights and doing these challenges to keep myself accountable. I've kept 70-75 lbs of it off and want to get to my ideal in the most healthy and safe way. I've also dealt with multiple miscarriages and most recently a five month long hysterical pregnancy. If you have any questions for me please ask! Hope to get to know all of you!
Glad to have you on the team. That is a lot to go through. You will find this is a very supportive group.2 -
Jennt817
Pw: 138.7
Corona weight! 141.2
Ok- now I need to get into a new routine and possibly cut back calories as I can’t weight train now- that and cut back on the treats! 😊💕😊
I think many of us are in the same boat as you this week. The first week of self isolation was a challenge.2 -
Zuzu_smartypants
Weigh in day Sunday
Previous weight 139.5
Current weight 1401 -
Sunday check in
Calories: under
Exercise: 30 minute walk
Water: success
Steps 3/23 6,520
I didn’t do to much yesterday. I found I was really agitated. My mom now is in self isolation as she may have had contact with a positive person. Today I am going to try a YouTube video again plus walking. I have been searching for one without too many lunges, squats or other things involving the knee. I had a knee replacement a few years back and it limits what I can do. I was doing one last year that was good but I can’t find it again. I will search again today. I hope everyone is hanging in there with all going on right now. We will get through this!
Monday’s goals
1. 45 minute walk
2. 9000 steps
3. Stay within calorie goal1 -
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Sunday check in
Calories: Under
Exercise: not a thing after my six mile run Saturday ( ie: rest day to get ready for a long week of delivering freight in the Corona-World
Monday Goals:.
1: 2 hour mini spin bike workout in the back of the tractor trailer going down the road as hubby drives with @igetfitdone on YouTube.
2: Dog Walk with my best walking/running partner.
3: Stay within calorie goals.
Week Goals before weigh in Sunday. Drop another 2 pounds.
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Steps:0
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I tried inserting a screenshot-but I am technologically challenged. I am also not sure when I last posted steps?
Steps:
3/15 21,027
3/16 12,979
3/17 14,868
3/18 26,425
3/19 13,626
3/20 18,960
3/21 14,751
3/22 9,189
Happy Monday!1 -
kguin0323
PW= 176.8
CW= 1771
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