Downsizers - October 2020 Team Chat
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@iHUSTLE4MUSCLE
You recipe sounds good but I despise milk. Just curious does the super greens change the taste and where do you get them from? I ordered some from epicure once and ended up giving them to my daughter. Another stellar day from you!
@Tazaria87
Well done bumping up your steps! You are very inspiring and have great insight. I love those quotes!
@missGYST
Nice loss! I think your plan for the week is great.
@azkunk
Great way to relieve stress. Your hike sounds challenging. Make sure to get those calories above 1000. You need substance to do a hike like that. I can’t walk up the 6 flights to my apartment without dying so kudos to you for doing all those stairs.
@eaturpasta
Well done on meeting your goals! What is a bingo challenge with Fitbit?
@shortyjmorgan1
It has been flaky for awhile. Very frustrating!
@iHUSTLE4MUSCLE @Megan_smartiepants1970 @azkunk @ScorpioGirl70
I think I would be intimidated by the instant pot also. If I did get one I would have to get one with an air fryer. I use my slow cooker a lot especially on days I have to use the car. That way everything is cooked when we get home. I am going to research recipes for the instant pot and see if it would be beneficial to buy one.
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My favorite fall casserole2 -
@shortyjmorgan1 that sounds great. I am actively looking for family dinner recipes like this. Thanks for sharing!1
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Good Morning ...Happy Thursday Everyone .... I hope everyone is doing good and killing their goals ... I am about to go walking with my daughter and Aspen the husky.... I had an off day yesterday no walk and I felt weird ...but I am back to my bubbly self today
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Wednesday’s check in
Calories: under
Exercise: none
Water: ✅
Steps: 2,534
Sleep: Yes
DBF: 0
Today I am meal planning for the week. I need to find a new recipe on Pinterest. I also have a physio appointment this morning.
Have a great day!
Goals this week
1. No binge eating/late night snacking
2. Sleep at least 7.5 hours
3. Stay within maintenance calories2 -
Speaking of new recipe ... I am will be making Chicken Parmesan (keto version) with easy no cook keto marinara .... I am sooo looking forward to this recipe 2
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@iHUSTLE4MUSCLE
You recipe sounds good but I despise milk. Just curious does the super greens change the taste and where do you get them from? I ordered some from epicure once and ended up giving them to my daughter. Another stellar day from you!
The protein shake tastes like a chocolate shake, but if you don't like milk, you could omit the milk for coffee or a little water with a banana?
I use Green Vibrance, (it's a bit pricey IMO);
But Amazing Grass is also good (and a little less pricey);
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@iHUSTLE4MUSCLE @Megan_smartiepants1970 @azkunk @ScorpioGirl70
I think I would be intimidated by the instant pot also. If I did get one I would have to get one with an air fryer. I use my slow cooker a lot especially on days I have to use the car. That way everything is cooked when we get home. I am going to research recipes for the instant pot and see if it would be beneficial to buy one.
Yes, @ScorpioGirl70 said it. I feel really intimidated by all of those bells & whistles, buttons on that Instapot. I think I need to do the same and look up some recipes to see if I'd actually use it.
Thanks for the shares! Have a great Thursday
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Tracked Yes
Under calories Yes
Steps 17,865
Exercise 39 min 10 rounds boxing workout
Yesterday was a good day all around. Weighed in less, tracked all day and didn’t overeat. Still need to incorporate more fruits and veg. Had some but could definitely benefit from more. I was able to get in a short dog walk and longer 45 min walk with my neighbor. Weather has switched back to being summer like and humid for a couple of days here.3 -
iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »Question: My crockpot lid broke and I cannot find a replacement part for it online. I'm giving up and just going to get a new one, OR should I get a pressure cooker? Anyone have experience with a pressure cooker, and if so, which do you recommend?
TIA!
I also have an instapot and like it. I believe mine is 6 quarts and works for my family of 4. I was scared of it at first but once you get the hang of it not scary at all. I bought the air fryer lid for my instapot since I didn’t want another large piece of equipment to store. It works good but not sure if the other options is better.1 -
Weigh Day Thursday
PW: 253.4
CW: 251.0
Now to make progress into the 40's!2 -
Steps:
10/19 8,288
10/20 7,767
10/21 16,9001 -
@lindamtuck2018 Linda, sorry, I realized I didn't answer you about the taste change with adding green powder to your shake. Yes, it can taste a little gnarly IMO, but if you don't add some other tasty ingredients to cover it up. Banana and berries and cocoa powder helps a lot. The spinach has no taste to me at all in my shake though, just turns green.
But they also offer a chocolate, berry & Lime flavors, which I have not tried yet:
https://shop.amazinggrass.com/products/green-superfood-the-original
Hope that helps!
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iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »@lindamtuck2018 Linda, sorry, I realized I didn't answer you about the taste change with adding green powder to your shake. Yes, it can taste a little gnarly IMO, but if you don't add some other tasty ingredients to cover it up. Banana and berries and cocoa powder helps a lot. The spinach has no taste to me at all in my shake though, just turns green.
But they also offer a chocolate, berry & Lime flavors, which I have not tried yet:
https://shop.amazinggrass.com/products/green-superfood-the-original
Hope that helps!
I put avocado in my smoothies (no taste) 1 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
I put avocado in my smoothies (no taste)
Avocado is my favorite add in, but I can't afford the calories at this point (in the form of fat). When I get back down to my baseline weight I can start adding that back in though, hopefully that's by the end of next month <fingers crossed>!
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shortyjmorgan1 wrote: »My favorite fall casserole
This looks amazing! I have my menu and grocery list done for the week so I will be trying it the week after next.Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Good Morning ...Happy Thursday Everyone .... I hope everyone is doing good and killing their goals ... I am about to go walking with my daughter and Aspen the husky.... I had an off day yesterday no walk and I felt weird ...but I am back to my bubbly self todayMegan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Speaking of new recipe ... I am will be making Chicken Parmesan (keto version) with easy no cook keto marinara .... I am sooo looking forward to this recipe
I hope your walk was pleasant. I think chicken Parmesan is something I will make soon. This week my new recipe is orange chicken.iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@iHUSTLE4MUSCLE
You recipe sounds good but I despise milk. Just curious does the super greens change the taste and where do you get them from? I ordered some from epicure once and ended up giving them to my daughter. Another stellar day from you!
The protein shake tastes like a chocolate shake, but if you don't like milk, you could omit the milk for coffee or a little water with a banana?
I use Green Vibrance, (it's a bit pricey IMO);
But Amazing Grass is also good (and a little less pricey);
A protein shake with coffee sounds right up my alley. Thanks for the links, I am going to check them out.Tracked Yes
Under calories Yes
Steps 17,865
Exercise 39 min 10 rounds boxing workout
Yesterday was a good day all around. Weighed in less, tracked all day and didn’t overeat. Still need to incorporate more fruits and veg. Had some but could definitely benefit from more. I was able to get in a short dog walk and longer 45 min walk with my neighbor. Weather has switched back to being summer like and humid for a couple of days here.
This week I am buying lots of veggies that I can cut up and then just go to the fridge and grab them. I am hoping this will get me eating more veggies.1 -
888Angie888 wrote: »Weigh Day Thursday
PW: 253.4
CW: 251.0
Now to make progress into the 40's!
Awesome loss! It is always nice to get too a new decade.0 -
@lindamtuck2018 My walk was great but I can not seem to get 5 miles ....today was 4.62 miles....I am looking forward to dinner tonight 1
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Tonight's dinner recipe share: "The BEST Teriyaki Beef Meatballs"
I served these with cauliflower rice and steamed broccoli. Very quick and easy. I wrapped two large cookie sheets with tin foil and covered with parchment paper for quick clean up.
https://cafedelites.com/wprm_print/47585
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10/19 8,220
10/20 6,703
10/21 11,3992 -
Steps = 11,240
10/22
I had ice cream today - a lot. The rest of the day was good. I walked 3 miles which hopefully made things a bit better.2 -
Daily Post October 21
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 128oz
Steps 8465
Exercise 60min walk
I'm getting this post in pretty late. Today was visitation for my uncle, tomorrow is the funeral. I'm writing this while on our way back home. I think I'll do my post for today too since I have to leave early in the morning and don't know when I'll be home, everything is out of town. I'll just post steps in the morning.
I did great with food, didn't eat anything back at my aunt's house even though there were lots of tasty treats out. Wanted to walk earlier but it rained all day so I did a walking video instead. Found a 45min one and ended up really liking it, will save it for future use as it gets colder outside.
I saw some family today I haven't seen in months due to Covid and got some very nice compliments about my weight loss from multiple people. It honestly probably helped with me not eating any sugary treats or bread or chips.
October 22
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 128oz
Steps Will update in the morning
Exercise 45min walking video2 -
10/22/2020 Checkin
ScorpioGirl70
Weigh In Day: Friday
Steps: 2446
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@Tazaria87 very sorry for your loss.
You've worked so hard for those compliments, you deserve the kudos.2 -
Check-in 10/22
Steps: 6846
Calories: good but not enough protein
Exercise: 20 minute walk
Water: only 66oz
Today was a rough day at work. Sat around the “command center” for 10 hours. I tried to get up and get some steps in but things were busy and I didn’t get to move much. The surveyors leave tomorrow and we hope they will finish by 1:00. I will then call it a day and get to do that hike with the 330 stairs up the mountain. Now that the weather is starting to get nice, I hope to do this 3 times a week. The biggest challenge will be getting done work on time to get there by sunset.
Weigh-in day is tomorrow. I have been down the past few days but feel like I might be retaining fluid today after eating soup today. I think it was high in sodium.2 -
@Tazaria87 - I’m sorry about your Uncle 💗0
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@lindamtuck2018
CW 195
PW 190.5
Amazing how you eat so much less to loose a couple of pound but have a bad week and eat a little more and it piles on. Need to get back on track and hopefully get this off next week2 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »@lindamtuck2018 My walk was great but I can not seem to get 5 miles ....today was 4.62 miles....I am looking forward to dinner tonight
It is frustrating when you can’t meet a milestone. When I was able to do long walks last spring I wanted to break 7km. Got close but didn’t get it. Always next spring for me but you will do it. Can you walk all year round? I don’t like to walk when it gets slippery.iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »Tonight's dinner recipe share: "The BEST Teriyaki Beef Meatballs"
I served these with cauliflower rice and steamed broccoli. Very quick and easy. I wrapped two large cookie sheets with tin foil and covered with parchment paper for quick clean up.
https://cafedelites.com/wprm_print/47585
These look really good. I think my husband would enjoy them too. On Christmas Eve the family always has a buffet style meal. These would be great.Steps = 11,240
10/22
I had ice cream today - a lot. The rest of the day was good. I walked 3 miles which hopefully made things a bit better.
It’s ok and it is great you stayed on track for the rest of the day.Daily Post October 21
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 128oz
Steps 8465
Exercise 60min walk
I'm getting this post in pretty late. Today was visitation for my uncle, tomorrow is the funeral. I'm writing this while on our way back home. I think I'll do my post for today too since I have to leave early in the morning and don't know when I'll be home, everything is out of town. I'll just post steps in the morning.
I did great with food, didn't eat anything back at my aunt's house even though there were lots of tasty treats out. Wanted to walk earlier but it rained all day so I did a walking video instead. Found a 45min one and ended up really liking it, will save it for future use as it gets colder outside.
I saw some family today I haven't seen in months due to Covid and got some very nice compliments about my weight loss from multiple people. It honestly probably helped with me not eating any sugary treats or bread or chips.
October 22
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 128oz
Steps Will update in the morning
Exercise 45min walking video
I am so sorry for your loss. You should be proud of those compliments as you have worked so hard on your weight loss.Check-in 10/22
Steps: 6846
Calories: good but not enough protein
Exercise: 20 minute walk
Water: only 66oz
Today was a rough day at work. Sat around the “command center” for 10 hours. I tried to get up and get some steps in but things were busy and I didn’t get to move much. The surveyors leave tomorrow and we hope they will finish by 1:00. I will then call it a day and get to do that hike with the 330 stairs up the mountain. Now that the weather is starting to get nice, I hope to do this 3 times a week. The biggest challenge will be getting done work on time to get there by sunset.
Weigh-in day is tomorrow. I have been down the past few days but feel like I might be retaining fluid today after eating soup today. I think it was high in sodium.
Water weight is not fun! Just remember if you are up today it’s the sodium and not anything you did wrong.darleenturner wrote: »@lindamtuck2018
CW 195
PW 190.5
Amazing how you eat so much less to loose a couple of pound but have a bad week and eat a little more and it piles on. Need to get back on track and hopefully get this off next week
It really sucks. I know I had to fight tooth and nail to lose every pound. I struggled bad this month and gained over 7 pounds. It is so frustrating. I have confidence that you will get back on track and lose this plus lots more. Also, remember some of this gain is probably from water retention depending on what you ate.2 -
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Megan_Smartiepants1970
Weigh in-Fridays
PW: 231.1
CW: 227.3 (loss 3.8 lbs)
LTD: 41.7 ( I am over the moon)
@Tazaria87 I am soooo sorry for your loss .....hugs
@lindamtuck2018 ..I am walking further today so we will see what that will be ... as long as it doesn't rain then I will walk all year round ... we haven't had much rain for a few years ... it is suppose to rain this Sunday but that is my day off .... when it rains I will be walking to Leslie Sansone walking dvd's ...I do have one of her 5 mile walks 1
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