Downsizers - September 2020 Team Chat
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Well, I must be the tortoise, slow and steady wins the race:
Weight: 232.0 (down 0.8)
I have to get better with water 💦
I have been pretty good with tracking. There are a few times that I forget to track dinner, but by the end of the day, I’m exhausted!
I do workout EVERYDAY. While I don’t get my 10,000 at least five days a week, I’m doing some type of physical activity daily.
Steps:
Sept 14: 5,382
Sept 15: 5,850
Sept 16: 13,290
Sept 17: 9,473
Sept 18: 6,354
Sept 19: 6,082
Sept 20: 6,000
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Hey all. I feel like I'm trying to crawl my way back into my healthy lifestyle and it's not going so well. It started with my son's bday party last Monday. One day of off plan eating caused me to spiral out of control. One day turned to 2 then 3 and then a week. I've been trying to get back on my plan since Wednesday but end up giving up hlpart way through the day. I think it's mostly sugar cravings doing me in. Cake, chocolate, my son got a big bag of gummy bears at his party which are my favorite. Once I eat sugar, my body craves it which is why I usually just stay away. Today is a new day and so far I haven't eaten anything, just drinking water. I need to set some goals and stick to them. I think coming back here and checking in with everyone will help too. First, my steps
9-14 6690
9-15 3573
9-16 2969
9-17 4203
9-18 7174
9-19 3509
9-20 5363
Todays Goals
Log everything
128oz of water
No left over cake, no gummy bears
I'm just gonna try focusing on getting the sugar out and work from there.
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Okay I have changed back to the MFP method ...I had the wrong activity level ... I was going by what I do exercise wise not what I do otherwise ...So I was eating way to much ...calories are set at 1650 + the calories I burn from working out ....I am also going back to weighing myself so I have that data ...I am hoping that I have it honed in
I hope this works for you. Are you going to eat all your exercise calories back? I have read so many varying opinions on this.Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Okay I have changed back to the MFP method ...I had the wrong activity level ... I was going by what I do exercise wise not what I do otherwise ...So I was eating way to much ...calories are set at 1650 + the calories I burn from working out ....I am also going back to weighing myself so I have that data ...I am hoping that I have it honed in
I was messing with my goals the other day and moved it to lightly active since I am actually getting at least a 30 minute walk and over 7K steps per day. When I did, it bumped my calories to almost 1500. I quickly changed it back. I decided in August that I would eat my calories back if I felt like it. I am still averaging 1200 calories per day but I allow myself the flexibility to go over if I have them available. It seems to be working.
You get your exercise calories from an adjustment from your Apple Watch right? I get a Fitbit calorie adjustment everyday. I need to get back to working on my average calories. I just lowered them yesterday so I will see how it goes this week.Hi all,
Here for Monday weigh in. I'll be honest I don't actually know what my weight is this morning because the scales have gave me multiple readings ranging from 248.6, 248.8, 249 and 249.8. When I first stepped on it said 248.8, I was like omg then ran to get my phone from upstairs, came back down stepped back on said 249.8, tried a few more times and got 248.6 and then 249.. so I honestly have no clue!
Would it be an idea to use the 249.8 and see where my scales take me next week? It'd feel less of a hit if I were to go from the higher figure to whatever rather than the lower if that makes sense? Either way I'm taking all these measurements with a grain of salt as a few days ago I was still at 251.4.
CW: Who knows!
Sounds like your scales needs a new battery. I would go with the highest figure and see what happens next week. You have still lost since last week so well done! Try the battery and see what happens.0 -
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jenmurphy3 wrote: »Well, I must be the tortoise, slow and steady wins the race:
Weight: 232.0 (down 0.8)
I have to get better with water 💦
I have been pretty good with tracking. There are a few times that I forget to track dinner, but by the end of the day, I’m exhausted!
I do workout EVERYDAY. While I don’t get my 10,000 at least five days a week, I’m doing some type of physical activity daily.
Steps:
Sept 14: 5,382
Sept 15: 5,850
Sept 16: 13,290
Sept 17: 9,473
Sept 18: 6,354
Sept 19: 6,082
Sept 20: 6,000
Congrats on the loss! That’s great you workout everyday. I personally don’t get hung up on the 10,000 steps a day anymore. I was killing myself trying to meet that goal. I lowered my step goal on the Fitbit app and if I get more in a day it’s a bonus.Hey all. I feel like I'm trying to crawl my way back into my healthy lifestyle and it's not going so well. It started with my son's bday party last Monday. One day of off plan eating caused me to spiral out of control. One day turned to 2 then 3 and then a week. I've been trying to get back on my plan since Wednesday but end up giving up hlpart way through the day. I think it's mostly sugar cravings doing me in. Cake, chocolate, my son got a big bag of gummy bears at his party which are my favorite. Once I eat sugar, my body craves it which is why I usually just stay away. Today is a new day and so far I haven't eaten anything, just drinking water. I need to set some goals and stick to them. I think coming back here and checking in with everyone will help too. First, my steps
9-14 6690
9-15 3573
9-16 2969
9-17 4203
9-18 7174
9-19 3509
9-20 5363
Todays Goals
Log everything
128oz of water
No left over cake, no gummy bears
I'm just gonna try focusing on getting the sugar out and work from there.
I am glad to see you have made your way back to the page. It is hard to get back on track when things start to spiral but you have made the right steps. Focus on one thing at a time. You can do this.0 -
Sunday’s check in
Calories: over
Exercise: none 0/5
Water: ✅
Steps: 4,107 0/5
DBF: 0
If you don’t succeed try again. That’s my motto for the day. I am trying a new recipe today chicken breast. It is made in the crockpot but I am a bit nervous as I find chicken can be hit or miss when made like this. Keeping my crossed! 🤞
Have a great Monday!
Goals for week
1. Walk at least 30 minutes 5x/week
2. Stay within calorie goal
3. 7,000 steps 5x/week1 -
Hi hi.
I decided that I'm going to do the No sugar challenge again. Wish me luck.
Steps
16 17.566 steps
17 11.057 steps
18 5.024 steps
19 10.469 steps
20 13.056 steps1 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
Okay I have changed back to the MFP method ...I had the wrong activity level ... I was going by what I do exercise wise not what I do otherwise ...So I was eating way to much ...calories are set at 1650 + the calories I burn from working out ....I am also going back to weighing myself so I have that data ...I am hoping that I have it honed in
I hope this works for you. Are you going to eat all your exercise calories back? I have read so many varying opinions on this.
I will be putting what my fitbit says that I burned .....I weighed myself this morning and it said 237.2 so we will see what it says on Friday 1 -
Hey all. I feel like I'm trying to crawl my way back into my healthy lifestyle and it's not going so well. It started with my son's bday party last Monday. One day of off plan eating caused me to spiral out of control. One day turned to 2 then 3 and then a week. I've been trying to get back on my plan since Wednesday but end up giving up hlpart way through the day. I think it's mostly sugar cravings doing me in. Cake, chocolate, my son got a big bag of gummy bears at his party which are my favorite. Once I eat sugar, my body craves it which is why I usually just stay away. Today is a new day and so far I haven't eaten anything, just drinking water. I need to set some goals and stick to them. I think coming back here and checking in with everyone will help too.
I know the feeling. My daughter made cupcakes yesterday and I had to help her frost them. It was messy and a lot ended up on my hands piping bag burst). The sample of frosting I had made me really want the cupcake but I knew that was a slippery slope. Next week is her bday, so there will be another cake and more temptation. It’s so hard to pass up but if I don’t, the sugar addiction kicks in.
Don’t beat yourself up. Stay strong and get back on track. There will be lots of birthdays and celebrations and it’s ok to enjoy those things.
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Could the following people update me on their steps please:
@AmyG1982 I need 9/17-9/20
@888Angie888 I need 9/19
I need this so I can tally up the steps for week 3 ...Thanks Ladies 1 -
9/19- 8,369
9/20- 7,6972 -
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I encourage everyone to try something new this week ...whether it is a new food or a new workout 1
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A day late but was on holiday.
PW....219.4
CW....219.4
MAINTAINED
STEPS.....36861
Very happy that I stayed the same as I been away and ate loads. Fish and chips, cake, chocolate and 4 bottles of wine!! Not as much walking as I wanted but hubby got breathless on any incline or distance(due to his bypass)
A great week away though.1 -
Scorpiogirl70
Weigh in Day is Monday
This week
PW: 212.6 pounds
CW: 217 pounds
GAIN: 5.6 pounds-- YIKES!
I knew it would be a gain with my counts this past week. Time to get serious about this if I want to make or be at least close to my goal by November. This quitting smoking is killing this goal. I figure the quitting smoking goal is more important then the weight at the moment. I can work on the weight harder after the smoking is done.
Steps 8753
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Marigorringo wrote: »Hi hi.
I decided that I'm going to do the No sugar challenge again. Wish me luck.
Steps
16 17.566 steps
17 11.057 steps
18 5.024 steps
19 10.469 steps
20 13.056 steps
What do you have to give up? Added sugar, sugary snacks ... ?Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
Okay I have changed back to the MFP method ...I had the wrong activity level ... I was going by what I do exercise wise not what I do otherwise ...So I was eating way to much ...calories are set at 1650 + the calories I burn from working out ....I am also going back to weighing myself so I have that data ...I am hoping that I have it honed in
I hope this works for you. Are you going to eat all your exercise calories back? I have read so many varying opinions on this.
I will be putting what my fitbit says that I burned .....I weighed myself this morning and it said 237.2 so we will see what it says on Friday
I just sync my Fitbit with mfp. That way everything is done for me and no calculating.A day late but was on holiday.
PW....219.4
CW....219.4
MAINTAINED
STEPS.....36861
Very happy that I stayed the same as I been away and ate loads. Fish and chips, cake, chocolate and 4 bottles of wine!! Not as much walking as I wanted but hubby got breathless on any incline or distance(due to his bypass)
A great week away though.
Glad you enjoyed your holiday. Now I want fish and chips. 😂 Maintaining while on vacation is pretty darn good.ScorpioGirl70 wrote: »Scorpiogirl70
Weigh in Day is Monday
This week
PW: 212.6 pounds
CW: 217 pounds
GAIN: 5.6 pounds-- YIKES!
I knew it would be a gain with my counts this past week. Time to get serious about this if I want to make or be at least close to my goal by November. This quitting smoking is killing this goal. I figure the quitting smoking goal is more important then the weight at the moment. I can work on the weight harder after the smoking is done.
Steps 8753
It is a 4.4lb gain not 5.6 so that is a little better. Quitting smoking has to be tough. Do the best you can with the weight loss but I think the no smoking is so important. Just the fact you are aware of that quitting tends to make you eat more should help. I am impressed with your determination to quit.0 -
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Monday’s check in
Calories: under
Exercise: 35 minute 1/5
Water: ✅
Steps: 7,876 1/5
DBF: 1
Well my supper was delicious last night. I love trying new recipes but I am so nervous that they won’t return out. My husband is a typical meat and potatoes guy so getting him to try something different is hard.
I had my granddaughter again this morning as my daughter has school today. I walked Norah to school so I got my walk in early this morning.
Goals for week
1. Walk at least 30 minutes 5x/week
2. Stay within calorie goal
3. 7,000 steps 5x/week2 -
Daily Post August 21
Yesterday went well. Day 1 of getting rid of the sugar cravings and back to my healthy lifestyle. The kids had cake after my son got home from school and now it is all gone, whew. There was a piece left but I managed to throw it away with their plates and declare the cake gone. I took my son to school, came home and ate lunch and then went for a walk around the neighborhood for an hour. I felt hungry all day from cravings but managed to stick to my meals and healthy snacks.
Steps 11085
Goals for today
Log everything
No gummy bears/sugar
Go for a walk2
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