WAISTAWAYS Team Chat - July 2020
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Steps update
15th July
Steps - 3364
Exercise - 35 mins Total body Workout- with weights
16th July
Steps - 2302
Exercise - 0
Happy Friday, All3 -
@conleywoods congrats!! You look amazing and so happy. So inspiring!
@jugar may I use my weight for today? I will be camping for the next few days and won't be around a scale or internet service until sometime next week.
If so my numbers are as follows:
PW 243.2
CW 242.1
LTD 26.9
If not I'll post my weigh in some time next week.
Thanks for the ongoing motivation!
no problem! Have a great time camping.2 -
Now THAT is some week!! It is so good when your self definition has changed to "I am a active person and I exercise every day". Even when you have meetings all day, you get it done! Good luck with all your course work - it sounds like you are able to put all kinds of amazing stuff together on the fly. Fly Rhonda Fly!!evangsimmons170 wrote: »@evangsimmons170
PW 345.2
CW 344.6
LTD 30.2
So this is the week where the rubber meets the proverbial road. I'm back on contract now at work and sat in meetings (not virtual) all day, every day, Tuesday through Thursday. (I'm in Texas, where it is mandated by state law to wear a mask in public, so we were all masked and socially distant.) By yesterday my spine was hurting so bad! Up until yesterday, I had not realized how much my body had adjusted to 6 out of 7 days of intentional exercise every week. It's no longer accustomed to a sedentary lifestyle, thank God! I could not wait to workout last night when I got home!
Meanwhile, I'm in my 3rd week of my two eight week doctoral courses, and I've got LOTS of work to complete before 10:59 (CST) Sunday night!
Add to that....another school district emailed me last Sunday afternoon for a virtual interview the following day for their Dean of Instruction position. Thankfully, I'm in the habit of checking my junk mail daily because that's where the email invite went. I had to write an essay for the interview on Monday. Create a meeting agenda based on a data set they sent me for Tuesday's interview. On Tuesday before the interview, I had to watch a video and take notes, and then plan an instructional coaching conversation. During the actual second interview on Tuesday, I had to walk them through my agenda, explain my thinking, and engage them in a mock instructional coaching session based on the video. Yeah, that was a lot just to get a job! Thankfully, HR has hired me but it's not official until I'm placed at a campus. So I'm waiting to hear from one of the principals.
So that's been my insane week, but I'm still standing! Gotta run.....
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All right folks! Tomorrow is the final day of week 3, and all the catching up will be due. So far we are looking great this week - way better than last week, for sure. That wouldn't be hard, but heck - let's be proud anyhow!
Saturday weigh-ins:
@Gidgitgoescrazy
@Terytha
@Micki48
@matthewsfive
@Stefbomb2020
@Cerizez
@lovethyneighbor
Still needed:
@alexsandramorff
@CM_73
@Steph1498
Thanks!3 -
I don't care how many calories that box of ice cream says. I just took 1/4 of a box of vanilla ice cream, and it fit into a 1 cup container. All they're selling is air these days.
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@micki48 I LOVE your pictures 😍 So cute are you two and fun to look back at the beginning. Here's to making the most of stay at home celebrations.
@KellyBgetsfit That is terrible that you spent all summer planning for something that isn't even going to happen. Glad your school is being safe but that has to be irritating.
@Gidgitgoescrazy Thank you for the lovely compliment. I'm a big fan of biosance and farmhouse fresh products. Farmhouse fresh has a body scrub that smells like carmel coffee and as a coffee lover, I can't say no to that! Glad you are figuring out the neck issues. Glad you aren't allergic to your pets.
@jugar 2 years to get rid of a pain in the butt??? WHY! That is so long and I hope the therapist can help you out some how. Sorry you have to wait on the grant info too. Sometimes we want what we want...now! Waiting is so hard.😔
@evangsimmons170 Wowzers! You are amazing and I am tired just reading your post. Phew Congrats on all your hard work and nicely done with the short deadlines. Sitting is so hard. Glad you got some exercise in!
@Smcfalls2015 and @jguldi11 have nice vacations!
@Terytha Hope the trip to the gym went okay. A high calorie day once in awhile usually doesn't hurt! Hope you enjoyed it and got your fill of kitty snuggle too.
@CanadianGiraffe Phew, busy day for you. That had to be a lot of calories burned!
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Pw: 139.5
CW: 134.5
LTD: 1.5
Going in the right direction.7 -
@jugar - thanks so much for organising all this: I imagine that the work you and the other team leaders do behind the scenes must be quite something: several hours per week, at least. It is very much appreciated.
Thanks everyone for your posts: it's wonderful to see the group dynamic of encouragement and support.4 -
@evangsimmons170 - your week is quite something. Talk about a work ethic!!!!! With bells on!
Congrats on the job offer: am delighted for you.3 -
I went to Ikea this week.
I was due to move overseas, but 'Rona had other ideas. As a result, I had given away my furniture and all my clothes etc are in storage, so I've been living out of a suitcase and some random packing boxes.
Now that stores are open again, off to Ikea to get some essentials for the next few months. It's so nice to have things up off the floor again, and a little bit of civilization. And trees: 2 large indoor palm trees to keep me company for the next few months.
Ikea actually wasn't as bad as usual: a bit of a slow walk rather than a queue to get in. Restaurant not open, market stall not at all packed. No queues at the checkouts.6 -
Lovethyneighbor
WI: Saturday
PW: 217.6
CW: 216.2
I thought for sure I was going to be over. I have ate good except for yesterday. Waaaay over calories.6 -
Matthewsfive
SATURDAY
PW 163
CW 161.2
TLD 108.26 -
PW: 178.6
CW: 176.2
Although I didn't start with MFP until basically April last year, in January prior the doctor weighed me at 276 lbs. Meaning I have lost about a hundred pounds!
I'll properly celebrate when I get to 172, but this is like a soft version of that.
Also I'm losing weight so rapidly I've become pretty sure that I only didn't lose weight last month because of an error I made with my medication. Now I'm catching up.7 -
evangsimmons170 wrote: »@evangsimmons170
PW 345.2
CW 344.6
LTD 30.2
@matthewsfive I'm so glad your test results came back negative! I know you and your family are relieved!
@eggfreak Super congrats on that huge loss this week! Great work!
So this is the week where the rubber meets the proverbial road. I'm back on contract now at work and sat in meetings (not virtual) all day, every day, Tuesday through Thursday. (I'm in Texas, where it is mandated by state law to wear a mask in public, so we were all masked and socially distant.) By yesterday my spine was hurting so bad! Up until yesterday, I had not realized how much my body had adjusted to 6 out of 7 days of intentional exercise every week. It's no longer accustomed to a sedentary lifestyle, thank God! I could not wait to workout last night when I got home!
Meanwhile, I'm in my 3rd week of my two eight week doctoral courses, and I've got LOTS of work to complete before 10:59 (CST) Sunday night!
Add to that....another school district emailed me last Sunday afternoon for a virtual interview the following day for their Dean of Instruction position. Thankfully, I'm in the habit of checking my junk mail daily because that's where the email invite went. I had to write an essay for the interview on Monday. Create a meeting agenda based on a data set they sent me for Tuesday's interview. On Tuesday before the interview, I had to watch a video and take notes, and then plan an instructional coaching conversation. During the actual second interview on Tuesday, I had to walk them through my agenda, explain my thinking, and engage them in a mock instructional coaching session based on the video. Yeah, that was a lot just to get a job! Thankfully, HR has hired me but it's not official until I'm placed at a campus. So I'm waiting to hear from one of the principals.
So that's been my insane week, but I'm still standing! Gotta run.....
WOw what a week indeed!!! Congratulations on your new position. Glad to see your hard work payoff. Stay safe. Texas is kind of wild right now with Covid19 cases and such.
Good luck as you orient to the new position and keep walking. 👏🏼🎉👟❤️1 -
Saturday weigh in
Week 3
PW 192.4
CW 192.4
LTD 31.1
At least not a gain. 😐7 -
Yesterday was good for exercise - a back workout at the gym - but I ended up a bit over on my food. Got to the end of the day and was so hungry I knew if I didn't eat something I would never get to sleep...4
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Im back to my keto and a little exercise.... my body was weak since 2 months as my Vit D was very low...so ive taken 2 shots of vit D...i feel way much better now .....Increased a 0.4 pound i guess......will be showing a downward trend from next week.....FINGERS CROSSED
CW 166.45 -
New achievement unlocked: size 12 jeans!
I thought they'd be tight if I could get them on at all but they're a teensy bit loose even.
I'm so happy! Size 12 is the smallest I've ever worn so if I can get to size 10 I'll be making progress over any I've ever made.7 -
Congrats @Terytha on your smaller Jean's. I bet that made your week!
@micki48 I thought I commented on the pics of you and your hubby, but maybe that was just in my head. You 2 look so adorable! I love the matching masks! Congrats on your recent anniversary.
So I just finished reading/scanning this article on the many benefits of walking: https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/7-reasons-need-walk-2/
Speaking of which, I was working out last night doing my walk at home video and backed into my coffee table. My knee buckled and I must have twisted my knee cuz now I'm struggling to walk or stand. But trust and believe I will not be down long. In the meantime I'll look up exercises I can do while seated. I refuse to give up the progress I've made so far!!!!5 -
matthewsfive wrote: »Matthewsfive
SATURDAY
PW 163
CW 161.2
TLD 108.2PW: 178.6
CW: 176.2
Although I didn't start with MFP until basically April last year, in January prior the doctor weighed me at 276 lbs. Meaning I have lost about a hundred pounds!
I'll properly celebrate when I get to 172, but this is like a soft version of that.
Also I'm losing weight so rapidly I've become pretty sure that I only didn't lose weight last month because of an error I made with my medication. Now I'm catching up.
You two!!! That is crazy wild impressive! And yes, Amber @Terytha , we count total loss from your highest ever no matter when that happened, pre-MFP or not. So you have lost 99.8 pounds, which to me is 100. Those little .2 things... I'll bet your doctor's scale did not have .2s so as far as I am concerned you have lost 100 pounds. And your smallest size is already a bit loose. And @matthewsfive - back in the saddle!
I fully expect to see both of you hit goal. And join the Goal Zone part of the team. What a party!
And everyone? It can be done - here is the perfect example. And I have it on authority, that they have eaten cake on occasion. And still, over 100 pounds gone. Let that blow you away!
As a team, we have had a great week. I would not be surprised to see us as #1 tomorrow. If not, that just means that lots of F2F people are having a great week, so we'll all be happy. Keep up the good, hard work!
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