WEIGHT NO MORE Team Chat - June 2020
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@1theresamcvean wonderful cake!
I can't believe we are posting for introductions for July. I thought that was a mistake. I just looked down at my calendar. Hard to believe!4 -
@Mrsbell8well Love your haircut!
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@sleepymom5 You know I'll have the tea out when you arrive in Toronto! We can bike over to Lisa's through all the neighbourhoods between her house and mine. One thing about Toronto is that each one has it's own personality and they are all pretty welcoming. Except maybe the ones with the big houses with security gates. But I don't know, they could be nice.
I come from a small town in Ontario and, for a while growing up, we lived in Niagara Falls, which is a surprisingly small city when no tourists are there in the winter. So my relatives all think of inner cities and crime when they think of Toronto. But living and raising kids here is lovely. Toronto is like a series of small towns strung together into one big city.
My son and daughter have so many small-town-big-city stories growing up, like the TTC fare collectors letting them call home from the ticket booth, or people coming out of their houses, who I didn't even know, to say things like, 'Good luck getting your braces off today,' to my daughter. When my son was about 10, and could finally go to the little grocery market at the corner to pick up milk on his own, and the staff up in that room with the windows that looks down on the aisles said in the cutest way, "Hi, Phil!" over the PA system and he's looking all around. Or, in the big blackout in 2003, the same store wouldn't let anyone in but would sell you essentials at the door. Phil, however, got to go in to see what it was like in the dark. Or when we moved into our house in The Annex (which is what they call this neigbourhood) and the older couple who lived next door came to introduce themselves and invite Phil to the theatre because they just loved talking to him about art and film. He was in grade six. I have to tell you, that day that I was a little hurt because I hadn't really gotten to know them yet. We're close friends now, but...small town, big city.
And now that I know all of you ~ small town, big city, small world.4 -
KUMEcyclingteam
Friday weigh in week 4
PW: 222.6
CW: 223.0
LTD: 27.0
Must be water weight from crossing the river! lol7 -
Team WNM! A new member is coming your way, and is apparently into cycling
@kristieJC will go to the July thread for an intro and may stop here as well. Enjoy! 4 -
Hi team! I haven't been able to access the community in days, I missed you all!
Quick update from me - I am on track, going back into the office for work next week and realised that my work clothes are too big. Went and got some nice jeans on sale today, actually bought a size 14 (US size 10) which are snug but do up, and a half size bigger which fit nicely. Work is smart casual so jeans are okay. My activewear is not 🤣
Been super busy with kids and basketball, this is making me put some rest days into my schedule because I literally can't fit in the gym and still get enough sleep. So I am making the sessions I do really count. I'd like to cycle into work again, but it's been raining a lot here and I have to take my laptop to and from. Possibly in Spring, but I'll see.
I will catch up with posts when I can (if it lets me back in) and I can't believe it's time for the July thread!
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Bburrer30
Friday
Week 4
PW: 169.4
CW: 169.8
Every time I try and log in and check things or post it says cant load . So I know I am a day late on posting my weight. It was a crazy day yesterday. The other day we put my grandma on hospice. She has been trying to keep her spirits up she really wants to see the kids but they are at their dads till the 3rd of July. That seems so far away. Our well is going out we found out at 330 am yesterday that we had no water. I have learned that it is what it is just roll with it .
For father's day we bought a bike !♡ so we have been getting it ready to ride . I cant wait for our 1st trip .5 -
This is the first I've bern able to access the community in a couple days...
It is 3:45 am and I'm not sleeping...we're in the middle of a huge T storm. The rain has literally been coming down in sheets and the lightning & thunder are CRAZY! I used to sleep really well during storms but then (several years ago) our house was struck by lightning and caught fire. So now I get twitchy. And the barometric pressure changes make my head hurt...Hubs is feeling it, too. I had plans for today...wasn't expecting this rain...maybe should have checked the weather !
@Mrsbell8well I think switching to plant based would probably help but my husband firmly believes the world will end if he doesn't get meat. A vegetarian meal once in a while is okay but...sigh. I made a really yummy veg korma a few weeks ago and he gave me this sad face and said, "...but it's so much veggie..." I refuse to cook two separate meals. I don't think I could go vegan...I like cheese too much. You're lucky Molly is so supportive in that! I sometimes daydream about lentils...he hates them. Thank god he likes chickpeas/garbanzos!
@GingerPwr I'm presenting (virtually) at an international conference in ~3 weeks on how to use a particular piece of the Learning Management System I have used for 15 years and that means I have to build something for it to demonstrate...yesterday or Thurs I decided I would go with Eat the Rainbow...Your post really made me laugh...what a great image, too. Made me hungry for veggies at 3 dark o'clock in the am!
I'm stupid tired so, signing off. Hope to be able to post later (IF the community works) when I'm less zombie. Have a great weekend, gentlepeople!5 -
@1theresamcvean
It was really nice working with the trainer again. It doesn't make much sense that I need that outside influence/motivation.
I know what to do, just have trouble keeping it up on my own.
Hopefully the construction in your neighborhood will be finished soon. Nice that you had someone play some music to try and drown out the construction noise.2 -
@ljdanny
I'm with you on the gyms. Although I'm not really a class person, I do so much better with others around me.
I hope your Zumba class starts soon.2 -
@1theresamcvean I’m coming for tea with Pam!
Our picnic was so delicious, lovely and fun!!!! Pictures soon. Need to get up and bake daughters birthday cake. We’re meeting at an outdoor brewery. I’m making it a 9x13 and placing it in an ice chest. Going to be hot today. Yellow cake with a light spread of yesterday’s leftover chocolate frosting topped with vanilla pudding mixed fresh berries whip cream and more berries. All vegan!
Have a great weekend everyone!!!3 -
@podperson1
It's funny how hard something is when you haven't done it for a while. Glad you stuck with it.
Hope your counseling session goes well.
I find it harder to open up in person with someone I don't know but easier when I'm typing something online. It's strange, I know but that's how it works for me.3 -
@nstephenson01
Hope you can figure out what's causing your issue and that you feel better.
Happy belated birthday!1 -
@Mrsbell8well
Thanks, me too. I do so much better working out with him. He doesn't let me slack!😉
I thought about taking a break from weighing myself but not sure if that will help me. I still weighed every day while watching the number go up. You'd think I would have done something about it after the first pound.
Chocolate, yum!! I wouldn't be able to have it sit there. It would be gone in no time!5 -
@cafelelia
Yes, water is a good goal to start with for the challenge from my trainer. Once I do well with that then he will give me something else to work on and we'll build back up from there.3 -
@sleepymom5
Thanks. You're right, beating myself up isn't going to help anything. I just need to start where I am now.1 -
Sounds like a lot if you were having trouble getting on the site. I did too. Every time I tried yesterday it would say "community unavailable at this time"
I did ok with my water challenge yesterday. I had 8 oz or more before 2 of my 3 meals so I'll count that as being successful for the first day.
Still working on the food and exercise part. Since I'll be working with my trainer regularly again I will get in 30 minutes 3 days a week. It will be up to me to get the exercise in the other days. Time to get back into a routine at the gym.
Not sure if there will be much walking with my neighbor next week. I saw the weather forecast and the temperatures show 88 degrees with a few days in the 90's.3 -
Maintenance weight 134.8
06/26 steps 162004 -
Zumba_luvah
Week 4
Pw- 168.6
Cw- 167.2
Another 1.4 pounds gone!! Geez, ill be in the 150s soon at this rate! It has been 10 years since I was in the 150s.8 -
Timibotkin
PW 287
CW 282.4
I guess it’s working!!!! I am having major cravings for sweets though! I got us subs from subway yesterday and I also bought 3 cookies... I looked up the point value for 1 cookie and it was way more than the sub, needless to say Wayne got all of the cookies! They were his favorites anyway!
@tryingagain5 it’s sounds like you are getting back in your element! I think having a trainer would be great! Someone pushing for you to accountable always helps!
@lennoncpa I’m glad you have found ways to make it easier when it’s time to let a doggie move on to it’s forever home! What you do is awesome! I would love to be able to do it, but I get to attached to quickly! I currently have four dogs that were found and one that was given to me because the owner was moving and was going to surrender her to the spca. We are going to try to get some goats today, I get too attached to them as well and cry for days when he takes them back to the stock sale!8 -
Hi, y’all. I’m new to the group. Joined yesterday. I’ve been skimming through the comments and everyone here is so nice and supportive! I live in Texas. I’m a nearly-50 working mom still carrying some baby weight (and my youngest is 10) and some more pounds that I cannot blame on pregnancy. I started cycling about 5 weeks ago because foot surgery is limiting what I can do (no more aerobics for now). I’ve really started enjoying it. I started out going 3-5 miles each ride. Now I go 10-12. Last night my total miles to date reached 200 (actually 208.21). I’ve reached that point where I actually want/need to do the exercise. I haven’t been there in several years. I’m glad it finally happened.
You should all be seeing friend requests from me. Glad to be here!9 -
I think I eat more in this hot weather so not expecting much this weigh in but now cooler aim to increase my workouts using weights.4
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@timibotkin
Great loss! Keep it up!
Yes, getting back into the gym regularly will help. Alex definitely pushes me hard and keeps me accountable.2 -
I went out to the garden this morning and did a little hoein’ and weedin’ I was pleasantly surprised with my findings! I have zucchini! About 5 of them, they should be ready to eat in a couple of days!
I tried making overnight oats last night, I am not an oatmeal fan, but oatmeal is a zero point food so I thought maybe if it was cold I could possibly eat it...well I mixed in some chocolate peanut butter powder and some almond milk and shoved it in the fridge... just tried eating it... I still don’t like it! Lol! I threw in some blueberries and bananas and I can tolerate it! The taste is actually really good but the I can not stand the texture and swallowing it makes me gag!
Well as I was siting here typing my little Buddy dog jumped on my lap, I wasn’t paying attention and he started eating it... apparently it makes him gag too! Kinda glad cuz’ I really did need a reason to throw the rest of it away! I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend!5 -
Some garden pics! Sorry for post overload this morning! I think I’ve posted more this morning than I have all month!
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@KristieJC welcome to the team! It really is a great group of kind and inspirational people!
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@nstephenson01
Happy Belated birthday! Hope it was a great one!0 -
Saturday check in
Food - on target
Water - 1.8l
Exercise - 25 min run, 9,159 steps
I was just like a deflated balloon yesterday with school ending. Also, as we emerge from lockdown into Phase 2, it made me look back at how long it lasted, the challenges, the worries etc. It was nice to have a day with less to do and little to stress about. It felt like a luxury. My younger son and I are off to my mother’s house today, which is a small town about 90 minutes away. I will stay for a few days, but he will stay on for a couple of weeks since most summer camps and our trip has been cancelled. He is looking forward to a change of scene and more spoiling from his grandmother.
I was having trouble signing on for the past few days too. There may be some MFP maintenance work going on. The app is not working, but I am able to connect to the community via the internet.
@timibotkin - Outstanding loss and WW is really working for you! Don’t worry, the cravings will pass. Your garden is amazing! Zucchini are one of my favorite veggies. Those zucchini flowers look tempting too. I like to prepare them in a light panko batter and fry them. They are delicious (although a little heavier on the calories)!
@tryingagain5 - Great job with the water and scheduling your exercise sessions! The incremental changes that you are making will add up.
@annliz23 - Lovely quote, thank you!
@KristieJC - Welcome to the team and we are so happy that you have joined!
@Zumba_Luvah - Amazing loss and you are on a roll!
@brown6267 - Fantastic steps and congratulations on 2 months of being in maintenance (or the goal zone as we like to say)!
@mrsbell8well - Lovely haircut! That is so nice that you arranged that picnic with Molly! I cannot wait to see the photos that and of the birthday cake!
@melaniescott - I am so sorry that you sleep was disrupted by that storm. Hope that you can get some rest today.
@bburrer30 - Don’t worry about posting your weight late, life happens. I am sorry about your grandmother and hope that she is doing ok at the hospice. Hope that you got your water sorted out as well. That bike is gorgeous! I love the colours.
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx - We missed you too and glad to see that you could get back into the community. So great that your clothes are loose and you had to size down. What an amazing NSV! It is also great that the kids are into full swing with basketball. Some hockey practices have started up here again, but I am still in the honeymoon phase where I am enjoying it and it doesn’t feel too busy yet.
@KUMEcyclingteam - That is such a small gain, clearly it is the water from the river! Your LTD is impressive!
@1theresamcvean - I feel the same way about our city as you do. No place is perfect, but I love where we love and I don’t think that there are many other places I would want to live. It is so funny, I have a very similar story about my older son insisting on buying our milk at our corner store up the street. We are regulars as they sell nice organize milk and I called the owners in advance to let them know that my 10 year old was coming on his own. My younger son turns 10 turns September and is planning his first independent outing around that time.
@hope002 - Nice loss and impressive LTD in 11 months!
@sleepymom5 - Hurray for onederland, congratulations! Hope that you are having a fantastic time at the Shore!
@lenka1 - Fantastic loss! I am just so impressed with your dedication, way to go!
@lennoncpa - I have been loving your photos of your foster dog! Don’t worry about the weight loss pause and I am sure things will get going again soon for you.
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A Few Reminders
Moving
This thread closes end of day today, so please move to the July thread tomorrow! Here is the link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10801605/weight-no-more-team-chat-july-2020#latest
Weekly Step Challenge
For those of you participating, please post your steps on the July thread for Sunday, June 21st to Saturday, June 27th. I will announce the winners on Monday both for Week 4 and for the month of June.
Week 4 Weigh In Reminders
We still need weights for @dansip, @ademann1 and @kirsten11872. @JillyBT, you are excused this week, but if you have a weigh in, please post it. Please post your weigh ins today if you can.0 -
Friday check in
Food - Not bad
Water - 64 0z
Exercise - 45 min walk, Pt, strength and stretching.
Just a quick check in. I will have to catch up with everyone later. All is going well.
@nstephenson01 Happy Belated birthday!!4
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