Downsizers Team Chat - August 2020
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28Haveitall2020 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Tuesday’s check in
Calories: over
Exercise: 35 minute walk
Water:✅
Steps: 5,856
Loving all this activity in the team chat. It is great to read how everyone deals with eating out a little different. I hope I replied to all of your check ins and if I missed anyone I apologize.
I am behind on everything again this morning. I had another rough night of sleep due to the shoulder pain so I ended up staying in bed later than usual. I haven’t been out for a walk yet but I promise I will get one done today. I am stuck at the apartment waiting for a package so my walk will be indoors.
Have a great day everyone and I hope you crush all your goals.
Daily goals
1. Walk 30 minutes minimum
2. 10,000 steps
3. Stay within calorie goal
4. No late night snacking
5. 72 ounces of water
6. Bed by 11pm
Sorry to hear about your shoulder. Are you taking anything ? A good heat rub balm massaged film do alot of help.xxx
I am taking Advil and Tylenol. I also have some cbd oil. Hopefully tomorrow my rheumatologist will book me for another cortisone shot. I will buy some heat rub and try it. Thanks for the suggestion.1 -
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Thanks, @mari_moulin - fortunately, the storm passed as quickly as it came on. Kind of surreal to be outside fixing yesterday's damage when today is a perfect summer day, but thank God no flooding this time. The perk of living within walking distance of the ocean can flip quickly when the hurricanes come up the coast!
Username: missgyst
Weigh-in day: Wednesday
PW: 211
CW: 207.4
LTD: 24.4
Finally getting the needle to move down again! I'm going to set a goal of being under 200 by the end of the month, even if it's just by an ounce. It might be a little aggressive to say 8.5lbs in just under 4 weeks, but goals (and making them public goals) help keep me focused.
Awesome loss this week. You do well with goals so I am confident you can pull this off. You are off to onderland and I can’t wait to celebrate with you.2 -
I usually try to look at the menu in advance, but a lot of times once I get to the restaurant I scrap my plan haha! On Monday, I went out with the plan of having grilled shrimp skewers over salad but when I got to the restaurant, they had an ahi tuna taco special. I went for the special and switched from the frozen cocktail that I had planned to a light beer. I usually choose my order based on calories and try to replace a starchy side dish with a salad, especially if I want to have a cocktail or a beer. At least once a month, I give myself a cheat meal of Latin food because how can you not, lol?!mari_moulin wrote: »
When you have to go out for a meal, how do you decide on what to order? How do you choose the healthier foods? Do you look up their menu online and plan ahead? Or maybe you give yourself a cheat meal?
(Yes I know that’s a lot of questions but all related lol)
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Happy Wednesday, everyone! Thanks, @mari_moulin! Fortunately, the storm passed as quickly as it came on. Kind of surreal to be outside fixing yesterday's damage when today is a perfect summer day, but thank God no flooding this time. The perk of living within walking distance of the ocean can flip quickly when the hurricanes come up the coast!
Username: missgyst
Weigh-in day: Wednesday
PW: 211
CW: 207.4
LTD: 24.4
Finally getting the needle to move down again! I'm going to set a goal of being under 200 by the end of the month, even if it's just by an ounce. It might be a little aggressive to say 8.5lbs in just under 4 weeks, but goals (and making them public goals) help keep me focused.
Fantastic loss...... Congrats .... I can't not wait for myself to be under 200 lbs....You got this
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I am celebrating an NSV.... I walked 5 miles today with Leslie Sansone (dvd) in my walking boot with only a few minute break ... I feel so accomplished today 4
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I am celebrating an NSV.... I walked 5 miles today with Leslie Sansone (dvd) in my walking boot with only a few minute break ... I feel so accomplished today
GREAT JOB TODAY!!!1 -
Daily goals: 8/5
1. under calories? YES
2. 30 min of exercise? NO
3. 1 liter of water? YES
4. 30 min of relaxing time? YES3 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I am celebrating an NSV.... I walked 5 miles today with Leslie Sansone (dvd) in my walking boot with only a few minute break ... I feel so accomplished today
That is a great victory!1 -
melichalupa wrote: »Daily goals: 8/5
1. under calories? YES
2. 30 min of exercise? NO
3. 1 liter of water? YES
4. 30 min of relaxing time? YES
Great job on your goals. I am sure you will get the exercise done tomorrow. What do you do for your relaxation?1 -
August 5 steps
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melichalupa wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I am celebrating an NSV.... I walked 5 miles today with Leslie Sansone (dvd) in my walking boot with only a few minute break ... I feel so accomplished today
GREAT JOB TODAY!!!
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I am celebrating an NSV.... I walked 5 miles today with Leslie Sansone (dvd) in my walking boot with only a few minute break ... I feel so accomplished today
That is a great victory!
Thank you Linda .....then I took a shower and crashed on the couch... I just woke up 0 -
August 5: 7,253 steps but did 2 thirty-minute workout classes in addition to those (Tai Chi and a Belly, Butt, and Thighs class)
Under calories for the day. (I did raise my calories today though because I had it set very low and I was kinda feeling weak) I ate more carbs today then I would have liked so I treated it as a "reasonable refeed".
Tomorrow I meet with a personal trainer at the gym and they'll help me calculate my macros a little better.4 -
8/5 Steps: 9810 2
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Steps for Wednesday, August 5: 8,0082
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Cesse - age 72 - Check-In
308.6 lbs - starting weight on 3/28
295.4 lbs - weighin on 04/30 -- (-13.2 Total Loss to date)
291.2 lbs - weighin on 05/30 -- loss = 4.2 lbs for month of May (17.4 lb Total Loss To Date)
293.2 lbs - weighin on 06/27 -- gain = 2.0 lbs for month of June (15.4 lb Total Loss To Date)
289.8 lbs - weighin on 07/25 -- loss = 3.4 lbs for month of July (18.8 lb Total Loss To Date)
291.2 lbs - weighin on 08/01 -- gain = 1.4 lbs -- (17.4 lb total loss to date)
August Mini Goal -- 285 lbs - (need to lose 6.2 lbs or 1.5/week)
First Major Goal = Onederland
Goal Weight = 165 lbs
AUGUST GOALS ---
(1) Log everything; Drink 10+ water; minimize sodium where possible
(2) Exercise 30 min minimum (3000 steps) 5 days each week / LOG
(3) Clean 30 min per day: house or yard or declutter / LOG
(4) Do stretches and Yoga 5 days each week / LOG
(5) Stay within MFP daily goal; not exercise adjusted goal / LOG
(6) Once each week, get out of the house and do something FUN
STEP CHALLENGE ---
08/01 - 3000
08/02 - 3000
08/03 - 3000
08/04 - 3000
08/05 - 3000
TASKS FOR TODAY ---
Do 20 min stretches and 30 min of walking
Feed & Water animals -- done
Water outside plants -- done
Bedroom -- reorganize, declutter, strip bed & redo --did start but STILL need to do
Do Yoga3 -
Wednesday August, 5th Update:
Steps: 6,430
Exercise ✅
Water: 80 ozs 💧
Calories: over by 50 (but under if you count the additional calories from exercise)2 -
August 5: 7,253 steps but did 2 thirty-minute workout classes in addition to those (Tai Chi and a Belly, Butt, and Thighs class)
Under calories for the day. (I did raise my calories today though because I had it set very low and I was kinda feeling weak) I ate more carbs today then I would have liked so I treated it as a "reasonable refeed".
Tomorrow I meet with a personal trainer at the gym and they'll help me calculate my macros a little better.
Nice going on the fitness classes. I was doing some tai chi first when COVID hit for stress relief. I need to get back to doing that. You did right by listening to your body and increasing your calories. We don’t want you to pass out. Good luck with your trainer today.Cesse - age 72 - Check-In
308.6 lbs - starting weight on 3/28
295.4 lbs - weighin on 04/30 -- (-13.2 Total Loss to date)
291.2 lbs - weighin on 05/30 -- loss = 4.2 lbs for month of May (17.4 lb Total Loss To Date)
293.2 lbs - weighin on 06/27 -- gain = 2.0 lbs for month of June (15.4 lb Total Loss To Date)
289.8 lbs - weighin on 07/25 -- loss = 3.4 lbs for month of July (18.8 lb Total Loss To Date)
291.2 lbs - weighin on 08/01 -- gain = 1.4 lbs -- (17.4 lb total loss to date)
August Mini Goal -- 285 lbs - (need to lose 6.2 lbs or 1.5/week)
First Major Goal = Onederland
Goal Weight = 165 lbs
AUGUST GOALS ---
(1) Log everything; Drink 10+ water; minimize sodium where possible
(2) Exercise 30 min minimum (3000 steps) 5 days each week / LOG
(3) Clean 30 min per day: house or yard or declutter / LOG
(4) Do stretches and Yoga 5 days each week / LOG
(5) Stay within MFP daily goal; not exercise adjusted goal / LOG
(6) Once each week, get out of the house and do something FUN
STEP CHALLENGE ---
08/01 - 3000
08/02 - 3000
08/03 - 3000
08/04 - 3000
08/05 - 3000
TASKS FOR TODAY ---
Do 20 min stretches and 30 min of walking
Feed & Water animals -- done
Water outside plants -- done
Bedroom -- reorganize, declutter, strip bed & redo --did start but STILL need to do
Do Yoga
You are up at at them early this morning. You are well on point to getting your tasks done today. Well done!jenmurphy3 wrote: »Wednesday August, 5th Update:
Steps: 6,430
Exercise ✅
Water: 80 ozs 💧
Calories: over by 50 (but under if you count the additional calories from exercise)
Great Wednesday check in! I think I would consider you under for the day!3 -
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Wednesday’s check in
Calories: over
Exercise: 39 minute walk
Water:✅
Steps: 9,112
So I kept my promise and got out for my walk. It would have been tempting to forget about it but I made that commitment. I am just finishing my cup off coffee and I am heading out for today’s walk. I did sleep a little better last night and I feel so much better today.
Happy Thursday!
Daily goals
1. Walk 30 minutes minimum
2. 10,000 steps
3. Stay within calorie goal
4. No late night snacking
5. 72 ounces of water
6. Bed by 11pm1 -
Marigorringo wrote: »Steps yesterday 9.684 steps
Gotcha!Sooooo.... last night my body was so beat and tired that I crashed soon after posting but I just wanted to share. Since I am a healthcare employee, our local gym was running a deal for signing up so I went ahead and did that. I also went to an exercise class by myself (which is a HUGE deal for me since I was majorly out of my comfort zone.) I am planning to do another one tonight!
By the way, any tips for logging those exercise classes?
Fun fact, my 5-year-old is a fitness junkie (I know it sounds funny, but she has grown up watching daddy work out everyday and she loves watching work out videos on youtube.) So she has been challenging us every day to plank challenges. The first time I only did 25 seconds and lost to everyone. Yesterday I did 58 seconds and beat both Ali and Daddy! Making progress and building up my abdominal wall again which is great since my surgery!
Anywho, I was cleared by my cardiologist and my primary care is recommending that I start with phentermine so that may happen for at least 3 months just to give me the kick start that I need. My blood work all came back normal with the exception of my Vitamin D which she gave me a prescription for and I am taking a daily multivitamin now as well.
Hope everyone has a great day today and kicks some butt!
Well done getting to the Gym and doing those classes! I love fitness classes especially Zumba 💃🏻 I have a fitness watch that I use for those workouts. I always start it on my watch and stop it when I’m done. It uses heart rate to calculate how much was burned during that time and I enter it manually in my diary. I love that your family joins in for that workouts. I’m sure it makes it much easier to when you have to get it done at home. Nothing like being surrounded by mike minded people.
I just can't seem to get off the ground with reorganizing, cleaning, etc my bedroom. I think it's because I don't like it. Granddaughter set it up a year ago when she moved in using her old bedroom set which is made of dark wood. I do NOT like dark wood. I know that seems like such a small reason ... but it is what it is. Just need to suck it up and get the work done. Before I can think about replacing any of it, I need to remodel the bathroom and get a couple of other home maintenance things done. Soooooooooooooo ... *slapping myself Jethro-style* ... I'm going to do this like my decluttering ... I'll work on it in 15 minute chunks using a kitchen timer. I set the timer for 15 minutes, do as much as I can, and stop when the timer goes off. Then do the same each hour or so. Maybe I can at least get a good start today. I think I'll start at 9am. Fingers Crossed!! 🤞
Good luck with your decluttering. I know it’s not a easy thing to do. The trick is to just start. Once you start it just comes along nicely. At least that’s how it is for me. Good luck with that ❤️@mari_moulin I do have the seasoning: Everything but the Bagel. I get it from WalMart with my grocery delivery. It does have sodium in it. By using it, I do reduce salt usage. I've used it on my Fish and on salads and do enjoy it on them. I LOVE salt! In my family, we salted everything. Salt when cooking, salt when eating. I am seriously trying to reduce my usage. Love summer vegetables ... and traditionally would heavily salt before eating. I steam my fresh veggies and do S&P at the table. Now, I'm only using pepper ... or a couple dashes of Everything But the Bagel. So, I think it is helping. Tomatoes and corn on the cob, however, have to have actual salt. I have stopped cooking with salt except for a few items ... so I think that's a win.
Maybe look I to making your own lose sodium seasonings. I’m sure there are some flavorful ones out there.Hey team! Happy Wednesday hope everyone is doing well! I’m still over my daily calories each day but I’m logging what i eat and definitely eating f less junk food than i used to so I’m hoping for a small loss on Friday 🤞🏻melichalupa wrote: »Daily goals: 8/4
1. under calories? YES
2. 30 min of exercise? NO
3. 1 liter of water? NO
4. 30 min of relaxing time? YES
Well now I know what I need to work on......
Yes you do! Today will be a better day!
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Daily post August 4
Tracked: Yes
Under Calorie:Yes
Exercise: Yes
Steps: 9768
Water: 128oz
Same as the day before, went for a walk in the morning, this time with both kids-pushing my daughter in the stroller. Then after their bedtime I went by myself. The evenings have been cool and beautiful and the walks are so peaceful. It's great for destressing from the day.
Great day! Pushing a stroller for those extra calories burned! 💪🏻Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Happy Wednesday Everyone ..... I hope everyone is doing good ..... I woke up with a bad headache ( I must of slept wrong) ...I can not seem to get motivated this morning ughhh....Glad to see some of us sticking to their goals (WELL DONE )
For the Question of the day ..... Since I am keto I look at the menu before going to the restaurant .... I choose steak or chicken or fish......then I choose a vegetable like broccoli and a dinner salad no dressing (because I bring my own)
I have not gone out to eat since Covid 19 started ... I am high risk (Asthma and diabetes) so I prefer to meal prep at home and eat at home (knowing what is in my food really does help )
I need cofffffffffeeeeeeeeeeee
I hope you are feeling better today 😔
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Tuesday’s check in
Calories: over
Exercise: 35 minute walk
Water:✅
Steps: 5,856
Loving all this activity in the team chat. It is great to read how everyone deals with eating out a little different. I hope I replied to all of your check ins and if I missed anyone I apologize.
I am behind on everything again this morning. I had another rough night of sleep due to the shoulder pain so I ended up staying in bed later than usual. I haven’t been out for a walk yet but I promise I will get one done today. I am stuck at the apartment waiting for a package so my walk will be indoors.
Have a great day everyone and I hope you crush all your goals.
Daily goals
1. Walk 30 minutes minimum
2. 10,000 steps
3. Stay within calorie goal
4. No late night snacking
5. 72 ounces of water
6. Bed by 11pm
Ugh Gf I do hope you get your pain relief real soon. Nothing like having constant pain that keeps us up at night.Username: missgyst
Weigh-in day: Wednesday
PW: 211
CW: 207.4
LTD: 24.4
Finally getting the needle to move down again! I'm going to set a goal of being under 200 by the end of the month, even if it's just by an ounce. It might be a little aggressive to say 8.5lbs in just under 4 weeks, but goals (and making them public goals) help keep me focused.
Amazing loss! 👍🏻 well done Kat ! I think that is a great goal that will call for all your efforts. I know you can do it!Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I am celebrating an NSV.... I walked 5 miles today with Leslie Sansone (dvd) in my walking boot with only a few minute break ... I feel so accomplished today
Great NSV! Congratulations on your 5 miles 💪🏻melichalupa wrote: »Daily goals: 8/5
1. under calories? YES
2. 30 min of exercise? NO
3. 1 liter of water? YES
4. 30 min of relaxing time? YES
Wonderful! Getting better each day.August 5 steps
8090
Gotcha!
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August 5: 7,253 steps but did 2 thirty-minute workout classes in addition to those (Tai Chi and a Belly, Butt, and Thighs class)
Under calories for the day. (I did raise my calories today though because I had it set very low and I was kinda feeling weak) I ate more carbs today then I would have liked so I treated it as a "reasonable refeed".
Tomorrow I meet with a personal trainer at the gym and they'll help me calculate my macros a little better.
Got your steps in! Goos luck at your appointment with your trainer. I’m sure he/she is going to find the best plan for you.Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »8/5 Steps: 9810
Gotcha!Steps for Wednesday, August 5: 8,008
Gotcha!jenmurphy3 wrote: »Wednesday August, 5th Update:
Steps: 6,430
Exercise ✅
Water: 80 ozs 💧
Calories: over by 50 (but under if you count the additional calories from exercise)
Gotcha!lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Wednesday’s check in
Calories: over
Exercise: 39 minute walk
Water:✅
Steps: 9,112
So I kept my promise and got out for my walk. It would have been tempting to forget about it but I made that commitment. I am just finishing my cup off coffee and I am heading out for today’s walk. I did sleep a little better last night and I feel so much better today.
Happy Thursday!
Daily goals
1. Walk 30 minutes minimum
2. 10,000 steps
3. Stay within calorie goal
4. No late night snacking
5. 72 ounces of water
6. Bed by 11pm
Yea! Well done keeping your promise to yourself! I’m glad you are feeling better. Tourbe for this Linda. Back to where you were now. Get those steps in! ❤️
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Check-In: Wednesday, August 5
•30 Active Minutes: Yes ✅
•Gym: 0/4 days ❎
•Water: 1 L ✅
•Steps: 21,245 ✅
•Starch-free dinner: No ❎
•Intermittent Fasting: Yes ✅
Daily update:
Wishing everyone a wonderful Thursday ❤️
August goals:
•Achieve at least 30 active minutes daily.
•Make it to the gym at least 4 times a week.
•Drink at least 2L water daily.
•Reach at least 10,000 steps daily.
•No Carbs for dinner.
•Do IF for at least 6 days a week.1 -
Goooooood Morning ..........Happy Thankful Thursday ..... What is something you are thankful for? I am thankful for improving my health .. I hope everyone has a Terrific day 1
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Daily post August 5
Tracked: Yes
Under Calorie:Yes
Exercise: Yes
Steps: 9455
Water: 128oz
Just one longer walk this time after the kids were in bed, ended up just under an hour. Told my son last night we could walk in the morning today but it's been raining/thundering all morning. Hoping the sun comes out later so we can get outside.2 -
@19shmoo69 - hope you are still with us Darren. Check in when you can.0
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Goooooood Morning ..........Happy Thankful Thursday ..... What is something you are thankful for? I am thankful for improving my health .. I hope everyone has a Terrific day
You seem happier today. I hope this means you are feeling better ❤️Daily post August 5
Tracked: Yes
Under Calorie:Yes
Exercise: Yes
Steps: 9455
Water: 128oz
Just one longer walk this time after the kids were in bed, ended up just under an hour. Told my son last night we could walk in the morning today but it's been raining/thundering all morning. Hoping the sun comes out later so we can get outside.
Well done with your goals. I’ve got your steps in. Fingers crossed for good weather today 🤞🏻0 -
I am feeling a lot better today ... no headaches .. no aches ...slept good ... I am on it 1
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