Downsizers Team Chat - August 2020
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Under 250
@peachplace
Under 225
@tazaria87
Under 175
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LET'S GIVE BIG ROUND OF APPLAUSE TO THIS GROUP OF LOSERS!!!!4 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Daily Post August 14
Tracked: Yes
Under Calorie: Yes
Exercise: Yes
Steps: 9122
Water: 128oz
Grocery shopping during the day, used the treadmill at night. I messed up a little food wise. I was asked by a relative to make her wedding cake/cupcakes so I was practicing making flowers last night and oh my goodness I couldn't stop taking tastes of the buttercream I made. Sigh. I kept telling myself to stop but it was like I was on autopilot or something. I did log it and still stayed under calorie for the day, of course I was hungry at night from not eating enough nutritious stuff, and my stomach hurt cuz it's not used to eating sugar anymore. Gotta lock it down cuz I've got a wedding cake, a groom's cake, and 12 dozen cupcakes to make in the next week for this wedding!Tazaria87
Saturday
PW 225.8
CW 224.2
LTD 98.8
First of all, congrats on your loss! It is good that you logged everything. I think I would eat the entire bowl. You are really strong so I think you can do this. Just curious but have you cut out sugar totally or just junky foods?
I wish I had your baking skills but unfortunately nothing turns out that I bake. It must skip a generation as my Mom and daughter are really good bakers. 😂 The most exciting part of our family birthday gatherings is to see what kind of delicious cake my daughter will make. Tuesday is my granddaughters birthday so I can’t wait.
I don't eat anything with regular sugar, corn syrup, or stuff like that. I use coconut sugar and raw honey though. So no, not technically completely sugar free, but regular sugary stuff makes my stomach hurt now after not eating it for awhile.
My cake baking actually began because of my kids' birthdays. I decorate cookies too and had started with that first. When my son was turning 2 I decided to see if I could make something instead of paying for a cake. Now I just make their cakes every year! I don't do it professionally or anything, just for my kids, and now I've had a couple friends/relatives ask for stuff.1 -
Saturday’s check in
Calories: over
Exercise: 14 minute walk
Water:✅
Steps: 7,396
Last night I was hit by the late night snacking bug but was able to control it somewhat. I am going to keep working on this as my goal for the week. I have a busy day again today. I will check in later to read your updates. I hope you are all having a wonderful Sunday.
Daily goals
1. No late night snacking4 -
Daily Post August 15
Tracked: Yes
Under Calorie: Yes
Exercise: Yes
Steps: 9758
Water: 128oz
Went to take the kids for our day walk and it was blistering hot outside. They wanted to go so we did but cut it pretty short. I went out again at night and with the sun going down it was much better outside.2 -
The Green Challenge Percentage of people who lost weight this week. No matter how small the loss the weights are recorded in green. Remember slow and steady wins the race! 
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The Week 3 Challenge is up!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10807224/week-3-challenge-reflect-today-to-build-tomorrow/p1?new=12 -
Hi everyone, I'm really sorry for being so not active but I'm not in my best.
I will read now everything.
Btw my steps:
10 August 16.704 steps
11 august 15.629 ateps
12 August 12.580 steps
13 August 9.752 steps
14 Auggust 14.825 steps
15 August 15.768 Steps
Weight from yesterday Saturday 133,3 kg = 293,8762 lbs3 -
Hello everyone hope you are all well.
PW......221
CW......220
STEPS......42,747
LOSS....-1lb
Been a hard time at work this week moving lots of stock around and the weather didn't help.
Now taking snacks to work and having my meal when I get home. Lots of salads, fruit smoothies and less chocolate. Hoping for a 2lb loss this week and upping my steps.
Good luck to you all 😁😁2 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
What is your favorite healthy snack ?
Hummus with crudites2 -
8/16/2020
Tracked: No
Under: No
Exercise: No
Step & Water Challenge:
Water: 84 oz
Steps: 1,674
Not feeling well today 😟5 -
August 16: 5,085 steps
Alright, last night of freedom (lol jk) since I work the next 7 days in a row. For me, that is usually a good thing since it keeps me moving. I did get some meal prep ideas together to prep my meals for my return to the hospital so I will have to get that done Wednesday night. I have been feeling really fatigued and had a pounding headache all day today so I really didn't do much. Hoping I feel better tomorrow since it is my youngest daughter's first day of VPK and I also have a meeting with my trainer tomorrow.
Have a good night ya'll.2 -
August 16 Steps: 67002
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What triggers are in your environment that sabotage your eating and exercise? What do you do to overcome these triggers?
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Hi all,
Here for Monday check in. I'm surprised to see any form of a loss on the scale this week given I had went up to 252 during the week and then 251.4 yesterday. I had dominos pizza, cookies and fudgy rolo brownies over the weekend.. there is still some brownies left but I know I can factor in for the rest of the day if I do decide to have more. I think for my sanity I can't be totally restrictive, sucks the enjoyment out of things you enjoy doing i.e baking (now in moderation!) but I know within myself that I'm still being mindful of what I'm eating rather than being blinded and free for alling it.
CW: 250.4
Hoping to break into the 240's next week and stay in that bracket within the next week and so on and so forth!!4 -
mari_moulin wrote: »
What triggers are in your environment that sabotage your eating and exercise? What do you do to overcome these triggers?
My girlfriend!! We live in a place where you can go walking to a city, but that will take you 1 hour and a half, and if you wanna go to the gym you need to walk a minimum of 2 hours to be there, so by the time you are in, you are already tired. And I don't have a driver license. So usually if I go to the gym is when my girlfriend brings me and we go together or if I am already in the city
And she is waaaaaay to lazy. She will find all the excuses in the world not to go.
We are on vacations now and we hardly ever go for a walk, we haven't been in the gym, not even dancing with the TV.
I guess that as soon as she starts working again she would bring me to the gym and leave me there.
And with the food is the same. I will be doing my best with the food while she will be eating chips and chocolates non stop in front of me.
How do I overcome those triggers?
Sometimes If she is in another room that is not the living room I do zumba or bellydance with the TV. And for the food triggers I eat raw veggies in the meantime. But the crunchy ones like carrots because they give the same crunchy feeling as the chips.2 -
Pw 289
Cw 290
Rough week.3 -
Daily Post August 15
Tracked: Yes
Under Calorie: Yes
Exercise: Yes
Steps: 9758
Water: 128oz
Went to take the kids for our day walk and it was blistering hot outside. They wanted to go so we did but cut it pretty short. I went out again at night and with the sun going down it was much better outside.
You are doing so good with your walking. I find this summer has been hotter than usual. We have been under more heat warnings than I can count. We have had lots of thunderstorms as result. I think we have had 5 tornado warnings and 4 have touched down in the area. This is more than usual too.Marigorringo wrote: »Hi everyone, I'm really sorry for being so not active but I'm not in my best.
I will read now everything.
Btw my steps:
10 August 16.704 steps
11 august 15.629 ateps
12 August 12.580 steps
13 August 9.752 steps
14 Auggust 14.825 steps
15 August 15.768 Steps
Weight from yesterday Saturday 133,3 kg = 293,8762 lbs
I hope things look up soon. Your steps are awesome.Hello everyone hope you are all well.
PW......221
CW......220
STEPS......42,747
LOSS....-1lb
Been a hard time at work this week moving lots of stock around and the weather didn't help.
Now taking snacks to work and having my meal when I get home. Lots of salads, fruit smoothies and less chocolate. Hoping for a 2lb loss this week and upping my steps.
Good luck to you all 😁😁
Well done on the loss! Sounds like you have a solid plan for the week.pandygirl1 wrote: »8/16/2020
Tracked: No
Under: No
Exercise: No
Step & Water Challenge:
Water: 84 oz
Steps: 1,674
Not feeling well today 😟
Sorry you are not feeling well. Hang in there and hopefully things will be better today.0 -
Sorry guys Mia and have noticed I have missed 500 plus posts- went away for a long weekend . My weight last Friday was 72.3kgs- not great loss but still a loss. Still achieving alcohol free days and not eating after 6:30pm on week days easyish...0
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August 16: 5,085 steps
Alright, last night of freedom (lol jk) since I work the next 7 days in a row. For me, that is usually a good thing since it keeps me moving. I did get some meal prep ideas together to prep my meals for my return to the hospital so I will have to get that done Wednesday night. I have been feeling really fatigued and had a pounding headache all day today so I really didn't do much. Hoping I feel better tomorrow since it is my youngest daughter's first day of VPK and I also have a meeting with my trainer tomorrow.
Have a good night ya'll.
I hope your feeling better today. I am glad you rested up.Hi all,
Here for Monday check in. I'm surprised to see any form of a loss on the scale this week given I had went up to 252 during the week and then 251.4 yesterday. I had dominos pizza, cookies and fudgy rolo brownies over the weekend.. there is still some brownies left but I know I can factor in for the rest of the day if I do decide to have more. I think for my sanity I can't be totally restrictive, sucks the enjoyment out of things you enjoy doing i.e baking (now in moderation!) but I know within myself that I'm still being mindful of what I'm eating rather than being blinded and free for alling it.
CW: 250.4
Hoping to break into the 240's next week and stay in that bracket within the next week and so on and so forth!!
Nice job on the loss! I was also surprised on Friday with my loss as I was 4 pounds heavier the day before. I am the same way with not being too restrictive. I have to allow certain foods within reason in my diet. I would go crazy otherwise. I actually call them my sanity treats.Pw 289
Cw 290
Rough week.
I am sorry you had a rough week. Is there anything we can do to help you meet your goals this week?1 -
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Sunday’s check in
Calories: over
Exercise: none
Water:✅
Steps: 6,206
I had trouble again with the eating last night again. I am beginning to wonder if the sleeping pill I am taking is contributing to this. It may be causing me to be less aware of what I am doing. I am going to try and not take it for a few nights. It may make a difference.
I have physio for my shoulder this morning. I am hoping he tapes it again today as I think it helped last time. If the weather cooperates I will walk home so I get a walk in today. I have been slacking on my walking lately and my Fitbit report is going to suck for last week. Going to aim to get better numbers in all areas of the report for this week.
Happy Monday!
Daily goals
1. No late night snacking3 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Sunday’s check in
Calories: over
Exercise: none
Water:✅
Steps: 6,206
I had trouble again with the eating last night again. I am beginning to wonder if the sleeping pill I am taking is contributing to this. It may be causing me to be less aware of what I am doing. I am going to try and not take it for a few nights. It may make a difference.
I have physio for my shoulder this morning. I am hoping he tapes it again today as I think it helped last time. If the weather cooperates I will walk home so I get a walk in today. I have been slacking on my walking lately and my Fitbit report is going to suck for last week. Going to aim to get better numbers in all areas of the report for this week.
Happy Monday!
Daily goals
1. No late night snacking
Thanks for your comment about my check this week
it may sound really simple but have you tried when you have cravings at night to drink a big glass of water before hand? I find if I do this (not just at night time) then it makes me feel fuller, sometimes it doesn't work and I cave in anyway but sometimes it's the mind/body misjudging hunger and instead it needs hydration. Not sure how much water you manage to get in each day but thought it may be a suggestion 1 -
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)
294.8 lbs - weighin on 08/08 -- gain = 5.4 lbs -- (12.0 lb total loss to date)
291.4 lbs - weighin on 08/15 -- loss = 3.4 lbs -- (15.4 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 - 08/05 -- 3000 each day
08/06 - 08/15 -- previously reported
08/17 - 3000
TASKS FOR TODAY ---
Do 20 min stretches and 30 min of walking
Feed & Water animals -- done
Water outside plants -- done
Gather trash and take to bins
Clean Litter boxes and take to bins
Clean bathroom floor, mop, clean stool
Dishes - wash, dry, put away
Groceries - receive, sterilize where needed, put away
Declutter 15 min in bedroom
Last week totally focused on getting my gain whittled down and did have a good loss. Will try to do so again this week. Have restarted my daily plan so I can track everything and list my tasks for the day.
Typically, I post in two groups and 2-3 individual threads. After I had such a large gain, I decided to post only my daily check-in with Downsizers, to stop all activities in all other threads, and focus only on my daily housekeeping chores, my outside yardwork, my mini exercise breaks, and getting my eating back on track. Spent about half an hour each day researching binge eating, cravings, motivation, snacking, late night eating, etc. The cravings and late night snacking were out of control that whole week before my gain. Mentally, I feel like I'm back on track and ready to roll!! Here's hoping we all have a successful week!! 🌞3 -
Monday weigh in:
PW......173
CW......170
LOSS....3-ish lbs
So the plateau is steadily coming down, after a 4mile walk on Saturday and today we are going to try these new resistance bands I got. I’m going the strength training route to get a hold of things. Anyone have some strength training workouts or tips???4 -
Just checking in to see how everyone is doing.
Still not feeling myself today, my left hip and my neck are both hurting really bad. 😒 Probably won't do exercises or much of anything else, until the pain subsides.
Hope everyone has a great day. 🌝
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Morning/Afternoon to this awesome group of people
Congrats on all who loss weight ....and to the ones who didn't don't give up I hope everyone had a great weekend ... I didn't do much due to it being 109 degrees here in California ......quite a few fires going on all over here too .....I saw Colorado is on fire too (that is where I want to move too )
Sorry you are still not feeling well Pandygirl...I hope you feel better soon
Linda I hope you can find something to help with the late night snacking ...hugs 1 -
Daily Post August 16
Tracked: Yes
Under Calorie: Yes
Exercise: Rest day
Steps: 3172
Water: 70oz
Went and got a pedicure with my mom and sister in law for the upcoming wedding, hung out at my parents house and had a complete rest day. It was nice. I've done way better on the frosting front lol. Have managed to make more flowers for the cake without eating them.4 -
Is your sleeping pill prescription? I had to stop taking Ambien because I would eat tons of food and not be cognizant of it at all! It wasn't until I'd wake up and see food out that I'd realize what I had done. I was also ordering things off of Amazon without knowing I had done it until it showed up... it was a pretty weird time!lindamtuck2018 wrote: »I had trouble again with the eating last night again. I am beginning to wonder if the sleeping pill I am taking is contributing to this. It may be causing me to be less aware of what I am doing. I am going to try and not take it for a few nights. It may make a difference.
I have physio for my shoulder this morning. I am hoping he tapes it again today as I think it helped last time. If the weather cooperates I will walk home so I get a walk in today. I have been slacking on my walking lately and my Fitbit report is going to suck for last week. Going to aim to get better numbers in all areas of the report for this week.
That's a great loss! Congratulations! Do you have the round bands or the ones you hook on the door? I use both so if you'd be ok with youtube videos, I can send you some recommendations.melichalupa wrote: »Monday weigh in:
PW......173
CW......170
LOSS....3-ish lbs
So the plateau is steadily coming down, after a 4mile walk on Saturday and today we are going to try these new resistance bands I got. I’m going the strength training route to get a hold of things. Anyone have some strength training workouts or tips???
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Steps for August 16... I'm going to take what I have on my fitbit and add an estimate from after it died and I took it off. I was at 5,503 at just before 3pm when I last looked. My sisters and I threw an 80th birthday party for my mom at one of their houses. They have an upstairs and downstairs deck, so I'd say I got another 3k just running things up and down. I'm going with 8,000.2
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Hey team quick check in. I’m exhausted lol. This is putting it lightly actually. I have never been so sore, so tired, so completely done in my life. The move is finished but now comes the chore of unpacking and sorting everything out in the new place. My nephew just left yesterday and this morning we got a call from my In-laws that they are coming tomorrow for a visit. They will be staying for at least a week. Oh boy. I spent my day trying to clean a little. I need a break.
I’m really sorry I haven’t been able to participate as much as I was. I’ve missed my team and my down time catching up with you amazing people. I can not wait for things to settle down here.4
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