DOWNSIZERS Team Chat - MAY 2020
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19shmoo69
Week two
Sunday
P. W. 250
C. W. 252
5/9 steps 15926
5/10 steps 57912 -
May 10. 7927 steps.2
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metonymicalinsanity wrote: »Sounds like lots of us have a good plan and are on track! Keep it up guys! If you are struggling, or have struggled in the past, I’m really interested in hearing your details too. I know I’ve had major plateaus or weight gains myself, so I’m curious to know your tips for what to do when that happens.
For today I’m happy to report that I’ve already done my planks! I also did my 3 mile walk yesterday (1/5 for the week!). This morning at breakfast I have already had almost 1/2 of today’s calories, which I know will be a problem for me when it comes to dinner time and I start getting hungry 😬
Thanks for all of your support team!
Great job with your planks and your walk. Have you tried brushing your teeth right after dinner to keep from snacking afterwards?
I know when I’m struggling to get back on track or to get through a plateau, I change things up in my routine. I heard once that you need or shock your body back into weight loss because it gets used to what you do every day. So I usually change up my workouts or change up my eating. I recently started running daily which changed from my gym workouts. Also I started doing IF which changes from my normal CICO diet. Once I get the loss back on track I slowly go back to the routine I prefer.lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Saturday check in
Calories: over
Exercise: 23 minute walk
Water: not enough
Steps 5/9 9,240
I ended up turning yesterday into my rest day. My leg was really bothering me so I was unable to complete a long walk. I think the floors at Walmart aggravate my leg. I will get a longer walk in today.
I am really tired of going over my calories on the weekends. It is not worth it. I am already retaining water today and we are having Chinese takeout for Mother’s Day tonight.
On a positive note, I dropped off things for my granddaughters yesterday (from a distance) and they had some lovely gifts for me. I loved seeing them even if it is from 6 feet away.
Today’s goals
1. Walk 5km
2. Strength training video
3. Stay hydrated
4. Stay within calories
I’m glad you decided on taking the rest day. It’s important to listen to your body especially when experiencing pain. You still got in a good amount of steps. I also struggle with weekends. This weekend in particular was bad due to Mother’s Day. It’s ok, we must forgive ourselves and just get back on track. I know you must be so happy to have been able to see your granddaughters.Happy Mother’s Day!! To all the moms on this board, I hope you get pampered today!!
Thanks! A little too pampered I think. Lots of yummy treats and now I’m almost 2 lbs up in 1 day!michelleywardell wrote: »Hello all! I'm new here. My name is Michelle. I work for the United States Post Office. I have 1 furbaby and a husband. We live in beautiful green Oregon. My job is very physical but its not the fun physical activity I want to get back to. I'm here to improve not just my body but my mind. Thank you for being here.
I'm a little overwhelmed as I look through the challenges. Where do I start?
My goals this month are:
1. Lose at least 8 lbs(more would be better, of course)
2. Meditate more
3. Take more time for myself.(I don't get much if that since I'm a postal carrier and I work 6 days a week.)
4. Start running again.
welcome to the team Michelle. I hope you find it supportive and useful for your journey ❤️ you have some great goals to achieve this month! I can’t wait to watch you get them all!0 -
19shmoo69
Week two
Sunday
P. W. 250
C. W. 252
5/9 steps 15926
5/10 steps 5791Murphyi150 wrote: »May 10. 7927 steps.
I’ve got both your steps in! Keep up the great work! 🚶🏻 🚶🏻♀️0 -
Check-In: Sunday, May 10th
•Log all food: Fail ❌
•Calories: Fail ❌
•Exercise: 5K run ✔️
•Water: 2L ✔️
•Steps: 12,067 ✔️
Well team. I am up quite a bit this morning. I knew it was coming. Even tho it wasn’t Mother’s Day for us here in France we still kinda celebrated. The kids always like to make it special because they know I miss being with my family. I was able to video chat with my grandma and sister. My sis went to my moms grave so we can say happy Mother’s Day to our mom together. It’s always bitter sweet for me. Anyways lots of very bad treats were had yesterday and now I have to do damage control. It’s Monday which means it’s OMAD day. Good thing too because after yesterday’s food shenanigans my tummy is so sore. I hope I can get myself back on track by Wednesday 🤞🏻
I just got my 5K done. Will start homeschooling in a few minutes. And also have to do some cleaning today as our realtor is coming tomorrow to take pictures of our house. It’s finally going on the market.
May goals:
•Log all food. The good the bad and the ugly!
•Stay on or under my allowed calorie goal.
•Do at least 30 minute workout each day.
•Drink at least 2L water each day.
•Reach at least 10,000 steps each day.1 -
MAY WEEK 1 STEP RESULTS
AS A GROUP WE WALKED 554,100 STEPS
TOP 3 STEPPERS
@mari_moulin - 100,290 steps
@19shmoo69 - 97,510 steps
@lindamtuck2018 - 80,490 steps
Also well done to ...
@destiny_sierra - 69,220 (need Friday)
@Murphyi150 - 57,452
@UTMom81 - 54,605 (need Fri and Sat)
@piqueaboo - 52,702
@missGYST - 41,831 (need Fri and Sat)
@888Angie888 - need your steps for the whole week
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New week!!
Sundays is my rest day so I always go a bit overboard, something to work on for the future - it's not really a solution.
Well done team, we did so good this past week!
My steps for yesterday, 10.05.2020: 8 4622 -
Well done Team Downsizers!!!! We won all around for week 1!!
TeresaW1020 wrote: »
WINNERS WEEK 1
PLACE TEAM PERCENTAGE
1st Downsizers 0.52%
2nd Weight No More 0.43%
3rd Shrinking Assets 0.34%
PLACE TEAM LBS LOSS
1st Downsizers 32.9 Lbs
2nd Weight No More 22.2 Lbs
3rd Shrinking Assets 18.5 Lbs
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Username: murphyi150
Weigh in week: 2
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous weight: 159.6
Current weight: 157.62 -
Sunday check in
Calories: under
Exercise: 64 minute walk, 15 minute strength video
Water: ✅
Steps: 5/10 11,916
I had a lovely Mother’s Day yesterday. I video chatted with my daughter and granddaughter in Scotland. My daughter brought my other granddaughters that live here in Ontario on the chat and it was so special to see all of them at the same time.
I did my 5km yesterday and I went at a fast pace for me. My knee or leg didn’t hurt so that is a good thing. I really enjoyed the strength video and I do feel it a little today.
Today’s goals
1. Walk minimum 5km
2. Cardio workout
3. Tai chi
4. 8 cups water minimum
5. Log all food
6. Stay within calorie goal1 -
Murphyi150 wrote: »Username: murphyi150
Weigh in week: 2
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous weight: 159.6
Current weight: 157.6
Nice job on the loss!1 -
Monday, May 11 --- check in
Today's To Do List --
do chair yoga + 5 min walk, drink all water, be mindful of food choices; log everything
No going outside today ... it's too cold
Mop floors bathroom kitchen
Hope Y'all have a great day!!
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@lindamtuck2018 glad you were able to get together with everyone to celebrate Mother's Day
@Murphyi150 Nice Loss!!
@Piqueaboo I hear you! I had a ME weekend, ordered from Olive Garden + a glass of wine. Wonderful! We all deserve a break now and then! Hang in there!
@mari_moulin this Mother's Day was a tough one for me as well since Mom passed in March. I managed to keep things just barely in check. This week will be better ... Hang in There!!2 -
Steps-
5/3: 14,439
5/4: 21,483
5/5: 17,458
5/6: 16,315
5/7: 11,481
5/8: 14,140
5/9: 15,591
5/10: 10,9663 -
Happy Monday!
Goals for today:
Log it all-the good, the bad, the ugly
Meditate
Minimum 15,000 steps
20 minute interval workout3 -
888Angie888 wrote: »Steps-
5/3: 14,439
5/4: 21,483
5/5: 17,458
5/6: 16,315
5/7: 11,481
5/8: 14,140
5/9: 15,591
5/10: 10,966
With your steps this week you came in top for most steps. If you could get your steps for the week in by Sunday we could make sure you are placed accurately in the weeks results post ❤️ well done and congratulations 🎊🎈🍾🎉1 -
Steps
5/3- 11,369
5/4- 4,739
5/5- 10,139
5/6- 16,310
5/7- 11,076
5/8- 12,358
5/9- 10,6682 -
Week 2
Username: kyfrancik
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous weight: 194.0
Current Weight: 191.2
Goal for this week: Accumulate at least 10,000 steps. This should be a challenge because there is supposed to be near constant rain from Wednesday through Saturday.3 -
Hello, Happy Monday Team!!
This last week has been a good one for me overall. I am feeling energized and motivated. I am going back to a tried and true strategy that has worked the best for me in the past when it comes to losing weight.
I have started to track my calories monthly again. What I do is look at each month and identify the days where i know I may be over on calories. These are day like birthdays, holidays and other special occasions. Then I pick a calorie goal for those days that is reasonable for the event. A big holiday if might be crazy high, think thanksgiving or Christmas, others might be like 400-500 over goal to account for a nice dessert or some extra wine, think Birthday celebrations. Then I figure out what that means I need my calorie goal the rest of the month to be to account for those days so that I can still lose 2 to 3 pounds for fhe month. Using this strategy is when I’ve seen the most success over the course of my journey, so I’m dusting it off and using it again. For May that means:
2050 calories per day normally
3 special occasions- Mother’s Day, daughter’s birthday, and Memorial Dah BBQ.
I know that I am lucky to be very active so my TDEE is currently 2500 calories a day.
I’d love to hear about any other strategies you guys use to stay on track.0 -
Week 2
Username: kyfrancik
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous weight: 194.0
Current Weight: 191.2
Goal for this week: Accumulate at least 10,000 steps. This should be a challenge because there is supposed to be near constant rain from Wednesday through Saturday.
Awesome loss! Good luck with your step goal.1 -
Hello, Happy Monday Team!!
This last week has been a good one for me overall. I am feeling energized and motivated. I am going back to a tried and true strategy that has worked the best for me in the past when it comes to losing weight.
I have started to track my calories monthly again. What I do is look at each month and identify the days where i know I may be over on calories. These are day like birthdays, holidays and other special occasions. Then I pick a calorie goal for those days that is reasonable for the event. A big holiday if might be crazy high, think thanksgiving or Christmas, others might be like 400-500 over goal to account for a nice dessert or some extra wine, think Birthday celebrations. Then I figure out what that means I need my calorie goal the rest of the month to be to account for those days so that I can still lose 2 to 3 pounds for fhe month. Using this strategy is when I’ve seen the most success over the course of my journey, so I’m dusting it off and using it again. For May that means:
2050 calories per day normally
3 special occasions- Mother’s Day, daughter’s birthday, and Memorial Dah BBQ.
I know that I am lucky to be very active so my TDEE is currently 2500 calories a day.
I’d love to hear about any other strategies you guys use to stay on track.
I sort of do something like this but I work on a weekly average. This way I can fit a small treat in on the weekends. Unfortunately, lately I have let those treats snowball and my average weekly calories are higher than I like. This week I have filled my food diary out for the entire week. Now I will not let a small treat turn into several treats,2 -
Week 2
Username: kyfrancik
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous weight: 194.0
Current Weight: 191.2
Goal for this week: Accumulate at least 10,000 steps. This should be a challenge because there is supposed to be near constant rain from Wednesday through Saturday.
Check out the Leslie Sansone walking videos on YouTube. She has a couple specifically geared to counting steps. That way you can still get in your steps even if you're stuck inside.2 -
Saturday May 9 and Sunday May 10 Check in
Friday Steps: 11,391
Saturday Steps: 10,115
Sunday Steps:10,833
Calories: Under both days
Water: not enough
Exercise: OK3 -
I went a bit over yesterday on calories, but got back on track today. I’ve also been continuing the planking. I’m up to 28 total minutes of planks for the month! My goal is 60.
I’ve also completed 2 days of 3 mile walks this so far since Saturday. My goal is 5 for the week. Today I could t because it rained on and off. Back at it tomorrow!
(By the way thanks for your support everyone. It’s really helpful! It was cool to see our team on the leaderboard for this week to know I contributed!)4 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Hello, Happy Monday Team!!
This last week has been a good one for me overall. I am feeling energized and motivated. I am going back to a tried and true strategy that has worked the best for me in the past when it comes to losing weight.
I have started to track my calories monthly again. What I do is look at each month and identify the days where i know I may be over on calories. These are day like birthdays, holidays and other special occasions. Then I pick a calorie goal for those days that is reasonable for the event. A big holiday if might be crazy high, think thanksgiving or Christmas, others might be like 400-500 over goal to account for a nice dessert or some extra wine, think Birthday celebrations. Then I figure out what that means I need my calorie goal the rest of the month to be to account for those days so that I can still lose 2 to 3 pounds for fhe month. Using this strategy is when I’ve seen the most success over the course of my journey, so I’m dusting it off and using it again. For May that means:
2050 calories per day normally
3 special occasions- Mother’s Day, daughter’s birthday, and Memorial Dah BBQ.
I know that I am lucky to be very active so my TDEE is currently 2500 calories a day.
I’d love to hear about any other strategies you guys use to stay on track.
I sort of do something like this but I work on a weekly average. This way I can fit a small treat in on the weekends. Unfortunately, lately I have let those treats snowball and my average weekly calories are higher than I like. This week I have filled my food diary out for the entire week. Now I will not let a small treat turn into several treats,
I can definitely understand that struggle, I have a huge sweet tooth, so I have fk leave room for a small dessert every night.0 -
5/11 steps 48402
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May 11th. 6465 steps.2
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May 11th 34689 steps. Long day at work3
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Week 2
Username: kyfrancik
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous weight: 194.0
Current Weight: 191.2
Goal for this week: Accumulate at least 10,000 steps. This should be a challenge because there is supposed to be near constant rain from Wednesday through Saturday.
Check out the Leslie Sansone walking videos on YouTube. She has a couple specifically geared to counting steps. That way you can still get in your steps even if you're stuck inside.
I love Leslie Sansone. I used to do that all the time when I couldn't get outside. Now I'm out daily, rain sleet or shine 2
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