Weight No More - October 2020 Team Chat
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Weigh Day
Username: 1theresamcvean
Weigh-in week: Week 4
Weigh-in day: Friday (one day late)
Previous weight: 146.3
Today's weight: 147.4
Loss to date: 30.0
This week I was quite ill with my ulcerative colitis coming out of remission, which has been a very rare occurrence in the past fifteen years. I will not get into specifics except for in the bracketed section below, which I am giving a trigger warning for.
Only today did I realize what I had done wrong. I started taking some serious probiotics two weeks ago. A terrible no-no. Just mild ones in yogurt or kimchi-type foods are all that will be tolerated.
This was a difficult, painful, and confusing lesson to learn.
The reasons I mention this are a) I wasn't really here much this week and b) I have significant inflammation so as a result, my weight is up.
(Trigger Warning: Possibly because I'm feeling so unwell, I will point out that ulcerative colitis is quite different from colitis or irritable bowel syndrome. It's a lifelong disease and when it's at its worst is dangerous. I have been very lucky to have good medical care with this, though thirty years ago it did require getting a second and third opinion. I became so sick at the time, I couldn't even walk up the stairs to our third-story bedroom without resting and had convulsions in the night (ahem) in the bathroom. Luckily, I was able to get an off-label treatment that works.)7 -
Kos33
PW - 167
CW- 165
Loss 2lbs - back on track as had time with half term break to take time for me and eat and exercise well. Back to work next week but will keep it up now had time to rest, spend time with family and reset. My mind and body feel so much better and ready for the next half term- keep going everyone- we can do this.5 -
@lennoncpa
You're definitely not alone on the bad habits creeping back in. Mine didn't "creep" back. They came back with a vengeance. You'd think I know better and, of course, I do. Definitely need a swift kick in the backside!😉
I know my trainer would love to "beat" me more but with my knee issue we are pretty limited in what we can do right now. I actually told him that I missed doing jumping jacks!🤣 and I meant it. I'm sure that when I'm able to there will be lots of jumping jacks in my sessions.
I know you'll get back on track and so will those of us who are having issues right now!3 -
kandi3570
PW 202.6
Cw 203.4
Gain 0.8 lbs
Friday’s steps 1716 - didn’t work I was essentially a couch potato with my foot propped and of course I had some Halloween candy. 🤷♀️
I’m not surprised at my weight. I still have water retention in my leg. I didn’t do well this week with food or getting my steps in. I’m going to take it easy this weekend, but Monday I’m going at this hard. I wish it were nicer outside and I could walk outside as I loath the treadmill. Oh well it is what it is Monday we begin, again.
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@1theresamcvean
Sorry you haven't been feeling well. Hugs!1 -
@1theresamcvean I hope you’re feeling better soon. That sounds horrible!1
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I'm still behind in posts but saw we have a few new folks. Welcome to all of you! I'd tag you but I would spend too much time trying to find the posts that have your usernames.😊
Just know this is a great supportive group!2 -
Zumba_luvah
Week 4
Pw- 151.4
Cw- 148.8
I was not expecting that at all! But I'm officially back on track and officially in the 140s!!!7 -
Good morning. Let's stay on track this weekend. Today is Halloween but since we haven't had any trick or treaters in a few years and our city has asked that we cancel it this year to stop the Covid I didn't get any candy that I would have to eat.
Welcome to all the newcomers, this is a very active group with lots of good advice so try to check in often.4 -
kirsten11872
Week:4
Weigh-in day:Saturday
Previous weight:155.5
Current weight:156.7
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@1theresamcvean I’m not sure if it’s too late to go back into the weigh-loss challenge. I was going to go into maintenance, but I had an off week. I was down all week & this morning up a pound. I want to lose about 5-7 pounds, so I’m hoping by going back into the weigh-loss challenge it’ll keep me motivated.
Let me know. Thanks!😊3 -
Good morning & Happy Halloween!😊🎃
I’ve been so good with losing weight, the past few of weeks have gotten away from me. I’m still at a comfortable weight, but I’d like to be down about 5 pounds or so.
Hope you’re all doing well! Have a great weekend & don't forget to change those clocks back an hour!😊👍5 -
4newrunner22
Weigh in Day: Sat
Previous Weight: 232
Current Weight: 2336 -
@tryingagain5 thanks for the encouragement. I was doing so good this year and that’s what makes me so mad at myself. It’s definitely a mindset that keeps me eating correctly and I seem to have lost that mindset! I don’t want to keep going back and forth with my weight. I want to get to a point where I make peace with food. I sometimes wonder if there’s something bothering me and that it comes out in the form of me overeating or eating junk! I’ve been tempted to pull through a McDonald’s drive through and thank goodness I haven’t given in to that urge! Mostly it’s just the quantity of food I’m eating that’s wrong. Not the choice of food.4
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The November Team Chat page is OPEN!
Go ahead there for introductions, plans, strategies - all things November.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10814374/weight-no-more-november-2020-team-chat#latest
Keep posting HERE for all final October weigh-ins, etc. Thanks!0 -
Check in for Friday
Food-logged and on track
Water-64 oz
Exercise-PT and stretching
Happy Halloween!! This damn candy! It will be gone tonight at least. I am doing well otherwise. I still haven't gotten down to the basement to exercise. I really need to be in a good routine and consistent in November and through the holidays. It won't be an exciting weekend, I plan to continue my fall cleaning. I will be happy when it is done.
@podperson1 It is important to take time for yourself. The twitch session sounds fun-I am not exactly sure what that is but sounds like you will be having fun with some friends. Enjoy!
@lennoncpa You have plenty of time to finish the year strong! I know that you are still going strong with your workouts, you are really in such a great routine with those. You will get back with the eating. I got some chocolate and pumpkin pie hummus this week and thought of you! Dan's last exam is Financial Accounting and Reporting. He has two degrees, accounting and Finance so you would think that would help with this one...
@tryingagain5 Sounds like a good plan with PT. You will get more exercises as you go along. It is important to do your "homework" too as I am sure you know. I am glad that you are still seeing your trainer and he can work around it. He will make sure you remember that jumping jack comment Lol! I am putting off my annual physical because I my weight, I need to get moving myself!
@hope002 and @kiane50 Nice losses!!
@KUMEcyclingteam Amazing steps! I guess busy is good at work. Nice to see that poop doesn't get censored Lol!
@lenka1 Nice loss! Hope the kiddos have a happy Halloween!
@1theresamcvean Sending hugs! Hope you start feeling better soon. I know Ulcerative Colitis is tough.
@kos33 Nice loss! Glad you had time of to reset and recharge. Good luck with the second half of the term.
@kandi3570 Hope you feel better soon. I think it is a good idea to rest this weekend. We need to get rid of this Halloween Candy too!
@Zumba_Luvah Nice loss! Good bye 150s!!
@kirsten11872 You will get those last pounds off! I know you can!
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Hi all. Weigh in for going ape!
Last week 152.4
This week 152
Loss of .4
I was hoping for a bit more but will take it. I have been fighting the battle of cookies this week so I can hardly be shocked. I had thought I was doing so good by not buying Halloween mini chocolate bars and then go I and make cookies. 🤦🏻♀️
In more exiting news I’ve been waiting not so patiently for my aerobic step to arrive for the step class I’m planning on doing on Sunday’s. Can’t wait!
Yoga is up for this morning. We are currently in the middle of a windstorm here, I had to run outside and rescue my styrofoam skull, glad it didn’t go too far. I’m still down a plastic pumpkin and my tinsel cat. Will need to scout around and see
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@sleepymom5 thanks for the support! I think people who have been in this group for awhile think of me with hummus and nuts! I actually have a drawer in my refrigerator dedicated to my favorite hummus! Yes- a whole drawer!!! I also let loose with some nuts this week! Like a huge can and sure enough I finished it off last night!
You must be so proud of Dan. Good for him and I wish him the best. Sounds like he saved the best for last too! Lol2 -
10/30 steps 10930
Maintenance weight 133.02 -
kirsten11872 wrote: »@1theresamcvean I’m not sure if it’s too late to go back into the weigh-loss challenge. I was going to go into maintenance, but I had an off week. I was down all week & this morning up a pound. I want to lose about 5-7 pounds, so I’m hoping by going back into the weigh-loss challenge it’ll keep me motivated.
Let me know. Thanks!😊
It's never too late, my friend. You've got this!
I read a good article about set points in weight loss on MFP. You probably know this already. It's about how our bodies try to maintain a certain weight that it's used to. It works really hard at it because our bodies seek homeostasis. The best way to establish a new set point weight is to lose weight slowly, step down to a new set point, hover there (even maintain that for a while), and then step down again to your next set point.
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4newrunner22 wrote: »4newrunner22
Weigh in Day: Sat
Previous Weight: 232
Current Weight: 233
Welcome, Don!
Luckily your first 'official' weigh day will be next Saturday, November 7th. We move to our November team chat tomorrow. I'll post the link shortly.
If you want to, you can share your loss to date LTD, which can be pre-MFP so the highest you have weighed. It's optional but allows us to celebrate more milestones here on the team with you.
This would be your format if so:7 Nov 2020
Username: 4newrunner22
Weigh-in week: Week 1
Weigh-in day: Saturday
Previous weight: 232.0
Today's weight: ---.-
Loss to date: --.-
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@lennoncpa
You're welcome! I like the term you used. "Making peace with food" Like you said it's possible that something is bothering you and then you turn to food or possibly not.
For me, I find that I just like to eat and most times it's unhealthy foods. I don't know why that is. I know I can lose weight since I've done it so many times before. I end up getting to a certain point and then those bad habits come back and I have trouble getting back on track.
Sometimes I do the same thing where it's the quantity of food and not the quality.
Although lately it's both the quantity and quality! Time to stop that!
Glad you're not giving in to the McDonald's urges! Great NSV's!
I've been giving in to those unhealthy urges a lot lately. Time to strengthen my resistance muscle, as a wise dietitian once told me.
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@sleepymom5
Halloween candy is always a problem! Good thing I live in a condo complex and have never gotten any trick or treaters since I've lived here. Not that it will help this year but my suggestion would be to buy things you don't like to hand out.
Happy cleaning!
Yes, the therapist said he would give me more "homework" as we go along. I definitely know I need to do it and I am.😁
I know people who didn't do their therapy "homework" and they still have problems.
Oh, my trainer is definitely going to remember my jumping jacks comments! No way will he let me forget I said that!😉
I can see why you would put off your appointment. I don't want to put off my annual physical because my weight is up, though. I had the issue with the bleeding early this year that was found with the bloodwork for the appointment. I had no idea. Since I had other issues this year I plan on keeping it, even though the doc may "yell" at me. He does that in the nicest possible way. I will do my best to lose some of the weight I gained between now and then.1 -
Happy Halloween everyone! See you over on the new thread tomorrow!!2 -
We're Moving!
We're still here until midnight. That's a bit spookier since it's Hallowe'en, but we'll have a bright blue moon to guide us.
See you all on the new team chat tomorrow: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10814374/weight-no-more-november-2020-team-chat#latest
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My foster dog Fafi got adopted today by a family from a small town. It seems like it’s going to be a great match😀7 -
@lennoncpa Fafi was so lucky to have you and looks like royalty here. Will you get a new foster dog soon?0
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@1theresamcvean there is actually a shortage of rescue dogs right now. It’s one good thing that has come out of the pandemic. More people are working from home so they are getting dogs. The only dogs available for me to foster right now are brand new puppies from a litter and I learned my lesson about taking on puppies! They are so cute but so so so much work!!2
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@1theresamcvean there is actually a shortage of rescue dogs right now. It’s one good thing that has come out of the pandemic. More people are working from home so they are getting dogs. The only dogs available for me to foster right now are brand new puppies from a litter and I learned my lesson about taking on puppies! They are so cute but so so so much work!!
Ohhh, they really are. We nursed little Bella for six days. There were two of us and it broke my neighbour. She was sleepless and in tears. Good news ~ the two who survived are thriving and now have names. Missy and Elsa.
I hope you can see your grandpup soon, Sheryl.0 -
PW 217.2
CW 214.4
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