Downsizers - November 2020 Team Chat
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How does the step challenge thing work? I went for a walk tonight just because! 4.2km!
With the steps my google fit tracked (which TOTALLY wasnt accurate... not enough tracked -_-) and my walk, I'm at around 10k steps
(Also found my fitbit charger... just need to find the actual Fitbit now lol0 -
ScorpioGirl70
Weigh in on Friday
Steps for 11/2 - 5651
Steps for 11/2 - 1513
@lindamtuck2018 ... I have been failing on the not smoking, hence the weight coming off, but I am back at it starting tomorrow. Gotta beat the habit by the end of the month.1 -
littleflutterby wrote: »How does the step challenge thing work? I went for a walk tonight just because! 4.2km!
With the steps my google fit tracked (which TOTALLY wasnt accurate... not enough tracked -_-) and my walk, I'm at around 10k steps
(Also found my fitbit charger... just need to find the actual Fitbit now lol
I put you on our step challenge ....you post your steps here daily ...I put them on the spreadsheet ... at the end of each week I post the top 3 steppers ...also you give me a daily step number that you want to reach and if you get to that number 5x in a row ..you will be recognized
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »littleflutterby wrote: »How does the step challenge thing work? I went for a walk tonight just because! 4.2km!
With the steps my google fit tracked (which TOTALLY wasnt accurate... not enough tracked -_-) and my walk, I'm at around 10k steps
(Also found my fitbit charger... just need to find the actual Fitbit now lol
I put you on our step challenge ....you post your steps here daily ...I put them on the spreadsheet ... at the end of each week I post the top 3 steppers ...also you give me a daily step number that you want to reach and if you get to that number 5x in a row ..you will be recognized
Thanks! I am still looking for my damn fitbit!! Google fit is not accurate at all...there is no way an 8 hr shift on my feet was only 3900 steps!!!! But at least I did 6k steps on my walk!
Hopefully I can find it tomorrow 1 -
11/2: 6,355 steps. I do hope everyone is doing well 1
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Check in - Nov. 2
weigh in (please change my weigh in day to Monday)
Lelbarou
Tracking - yes. (under when including exercise)
Steps - 8492
Exercise - yes - 45 min. walk
PW - 351.4
CW - 346.4
LTD - 23. 5
Well, it was a slightly chilly and icy day yesterday, but I managed a walk. It was sunny in the morning and it melted some of the ice...
I hope everyone has a great week!
Best wishes,
Laura
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I must confess I DO NOT like my walks in the afternoon
It is 80 degrees here and I am allll sweaty eww ....will be getting up at 5am tomorrow morning to go for a lonnnnnnnnger walk .... we walked 3.83 miles today tomorrow I am hoping for 8+
I don’t like walking when it’s really hot. This summer the heat was brutal and walking was out.darleenturner wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
11/1 6503
11/2 4426
Well from Thursday we are back in lockdown for a month. Able to to go out for outdoor exercise so will need to wrap up warm and try and get some steps in. Worried about going off track as get bored
i constantly visit the kitchen.
Find lots of stuff to keep you busy. One thing I do now is I play a silly game called toon blast on my tablet when I get the urge to binge or snack. It really takes my mind off eating.I'm not in the top 3 in the Step Challenge anymore! Shame on me!
Today the lockdown really made the streets look even more creepy. I am hoping that I will manage to go for walks or do something to compensate.
One of my biggest issues is that I need to go to the WC every 45 minutes, maximum 1 hour. I really have issues with that. And if they close all the bar, restaurants... I don't have a place to go.
I know it sounds like a lame excuse but it is a real deal.
Yesterday I managed to do 11.750 steps but today I only managed to do 8.716 steps.
I hope tomorrow I do at least 10.000 as I want.
This Month I wanna have 1 kg less from the begging to the end. Is not much, but lately I go more up than down. So one kg is my deal for November.
Today's weight 133.5 kg = 294,3 lbs
I really hope I go better little by little. Baby steps.
You can get back into those top three! When I am able to walk I used to make sure I walked 5 minutes or more every hour. You be surprised how fast that adds up. Also I used to walk in the apartment to get my walk in. I would set the timer on the stove and go.littleflutterby wrote: »Nov 2nd Check in
* Track food ✅
* Stay under calorie goal ✅
* Not restrict ✅
* Drink 2L water minimum ✅
OMG I was having such a "hungry" day today. I just wanted to grab something at work even though I had my lunch and a protein shake with me. I timed it well so had my shake around 4 and just about to sit down and have dinner. Tomorrow I'm off work so I'm going to maybe make a cottage pie or something, portion it out so I have a couple of extra meals.
I have "completed" my food diary so no snacks or anything tonight- one of my habits is to stop eating before 8pm also so... dinner and that will be it for me! Especially with my first official weigh in being tomorrow... already nervous haha.
Weather permitting, I am hoping to go for a walk for a bit tomorrow morning
That’s impressive beating that urge to snack. I have never made shepherds pie before. Something to put in my recipe ideas.ScorpioGirl70 wrote: »ScorpioGirl70
Weigh in on Friday
Steps for 11/2 - 5651
Steps for 11/2 - 1513
@lindamtuck2018 ... I have been failing on the not smoking, hence the weight coming off, but I am back at it starting tomorrow. Gotta beat the habit by the end of the month.
Keep trying and you will get there!Check in - Nov. 2
weigh in (please change my weigh in day to Monday)
Lelbarou
Tracking - yes. (under when including exercise)
Steps - 8492
Exercise - yes - 45 min. walk
PW - 351.4
CW - 346.4
LTD - 23. 5
Well, it was a slightly chilly and icy day yesterday, but I managed a walk. It was sunny in the morning and it melted some of the ice...
I hope everyone has a great week!
Best wishes,
Laura
Amazing loss! I woke up yesterday and I was shocked with the taste of winter. Starting tomorrow it is going to be a nice stretch of warm weather. It is going to hit 19 on Tuesday.0 -
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Monday’s check in
Calories: over by 6 calories
Water: ✅
Sleep:❌
Steps: 6,091
DBF: 7
I had to get up early this morning so I missed my sleep goal. I have my 3 month diabetic check this morning. I already know my a1c was 4.7 this time around. This is exciting as I am still in the non diabetic range and I have actually dropped from 5.3 at my previous check up. I am still using slow acting insulin in the evenings but I know with further weight loss I can stop. So my friends, this is a huge benefit of losing weight.
I have been frustrated with myself as I haven’t been able to meet a 16 hour fast. I am going to reduce my fast time to 14 hours to put less pressure on myself. I seem to have no trouble with having a 10 hour window for eating.
Have a terrific day!
Weekly goals
1. Stay within calorie goal
2. Drink 70 ounces of water
3. Sleep 7.5 hours daily
4. No binge eating/late night snacking1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Monday’s check in
Calories: over by 6 calories
Water: ✅
Sleep:❌
Steps: 6,091
DBF: 7
I had to get up early this morning so I missed my sleep goal. I have my 3 month diabetic check this morning. I already know my a1c was 4.7 this time around. This is exciting as I am still in the non diabetic range and I have actually dropped from 5.3 at my previous check up. I am still using slow acting insulin in the evenings but I know with further weight loss I can stop. So my friends, this is a huge benefit of losing weight.
I have been frustrated with myself as I haven’t been able to meet a 16 hour fast. I am going to reduce my fast time to 14 hours to put less pressure on myself. I seem to have no trouble with having a 10 hour window for eating.
Have a terrific day!
Weekly goals
1. Stay within calorie goal
2. Drink 70 ounces of water
3. Sleep 7.5 hours daily
4. No binge eating/late night snacking
Hi Linda. Sorry to hear you didn't meet your sleep goal because of your appointment. Good news about your diabetic improvement! Absolutely a huge bonus for losing weight!
I would think a 16 hour fast would be incredibly difficult. Frankly I don't think I could manage it. My best friend always suggests to me to do small changes which seems like good advice. She is very sensible. So, maybe you can increase your fasting time by 30 minutes every 4-5 days so you can become adjusted more slowly to the change. Just a thought. Anyway, I think putting less pressure on yourself is a good idea. !0 hours is a good accomplishment!0 -
No walk this morning ... I hit the alarm and went back to sleep ... I will be doing Broadway Blast for an hour ..then I need to go do labs this morning for my 3 month diabetic check...might do a walk later not sure yet ,,,have a great day everyone 3
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Everyone is doing so great and I enjoy reading your posts. @lindamtuck2018 - it is so hard to lose a dog/friend/soulmate! I know you are still feeling the loss and I support you! This has been a hard year for our family pets, we've lost 5 among my household and my children's. It seems all of our dogs are around the same age! Dang!
Goals
stay under calories - under
steps: 10,000 - 10162
Exercise - 2x a week on top of dog walks - (got my 1 time in ), walked dogs
Water - 64 oz yes
planksgiving - whoops! I forgot
It has helped me already having this challenge. I made a different choice for my evening eating than I would have, otherwise. I was arguing with myself "But if you have the extra tortilla you will have to post over calories" The healthy me won!2 -
Tracked Somewhat
Under calories No
Steps 12,101
Exercise 39 min 10 rounds boxing workout
I tracked yesterday until dinner when the pot roast I cooked all day in the crock pot was not done properly. Had to be something with the seal in the instapot. Potatoes and carrots were still hard after 9 hours. I worked out and walked the dog around the block surprised I got as many steps as I did. Today will be a good step day since kids have no school for elections we are going with friends for a hike at a park we have never been to. It is still chilly here but will start to warm up again tomorrow thankfully.
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PW - 348.4 (I have a feeling that I may have put 347.4 as my starting weight, and that's not right)
CW - 344.6
-3.8lb for the week
LTD - 30.2lb
Ok so I am low-key disappointed with this. I really *really* need to stop checking my weight so often. Because a couple of days ago my scale said I was 342 or something. So it looks like I gained over the last couple of days.... which I know can be normal. It just sends me in a bit of a tailspin sometimes.
Anyway, I am going to put my *big girl* panties on and move on. a 3.8lb loss in a week is pretty marvelous! And even the NSV things are adding up!
I am off to drink some water and have a healthy breakfast. Might take a break from walking today- I have a rather big blister on the bottom of my foot from last week and i don't want it to get even more aggravated. But who knows, I might go anyway haha5 -
CHECK IN: Monday, Nov. 2
🏃🏻♀️ Exercise: YES
💦 Water: YES
🍽 Calories: YES
😴 Sleep: YES
STEPS
MON. 11/2: 9,600 (spinning) + 2,804 = 12,4041 -
@lindamtuck2018 here is my update. Thank you for helping me switch days.
Username : azkunk
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 185.9
CW: 185.7
LTD: 21.34 -
Check-in for 11/2
Water (goal= 80oz):✅
Carb goal= 145g:✅
Fat goal= 40g:✅
Protein= 105g:✅
Fiber= 28g:✅
Exercise:✅
Steps (goal=8K): ✅ 8747 @Megan_smartiepants19704 -
Daily Post November 2
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 146oz
Steps 9548
Exercise 60min walk
The weather was beautiful yesterday and should be for the rest of the week. It felt good to go outside and walk instead of using the treadmill.3 -
littleflutterby wrote: »PW - 348.4 (I have a feeling that I may have put 347.4 as my starting weight, and that's not right)
CW - 344.6
-3.8lb for the week
LTD - 30.2lb
Ok so I am low-key disappointed with this. I really *really* need to stop checking my weight so often. Because a couple of days ago my scale said I was 342 or something. So it looks like I gained over the last couple of days.... which I know can be normal. It just sends me in a bit of a tailspin sometimes.
Anyway, I am going to put my *big girl* panties on and move on. a 3.8lb loss in a week is pretty marvelous! And even the NSV things are adding up!
I am off to drink some water and have a healthy breakfast. Might take a break from walking today- I have a rather big blister on the bottom of my foot from last week and i don't want it to get even more aggravated. But who knows, I might go anyway haha
Hi. I think 3.8 lb is a great loss for this week. I think it's really normal to have varying amounts each week that you lose. Probably that 2lb you saw earlier will come off next week. Just a suggestion. I don't have a scale. What I'm doing is dropping by my doctor's clinic once a week just to weigh myself. Now the clinic is only a 20 minute walk from me so this is really easy and convenient but it means I can't weight myself more than once a week, so whatever it is that day is all I know about. LOL
Sorry to hear about your blister. I hope it heals quickly.2 -
Steps 11/2: 15,201 ✔️
Weekend Challenge (or Weekday?) 11/2:
1) Log everything ✔️
2) Under Calories ✔️
3) No takeout ✔️
4) Exercise ✔️
5) Hydrate ✔️
Happy Tuesday!1 -
littleflutterby wrote: »PW - 348.4 (I have a feeling that I may have put 347.4 as my starting weight, and that's not right)
CW - 344.6
-3.8lb for the week
LTD - 30.2lb
Ok so I am low-key disappointed with this. I really *really* need to stop checking my weight so often. Because a couple of days ago my scale said I was 342 or something. So it looks like I gained over the last couple of days.... which I know can be normal. It just sends me in a bit of a tailspin sometimes.
Anyway, I am going to put my *big girl* panties on and move on. a 3.8lb loss in a week is pretty marvelous! And even the NSV things are adding up!
I am off to drink some water and have a healthy breakfast. Might take a break from walking today- I have a rather big blister on the bottom of my foot from last week and i don't want it to get even more aggravated. But who knows, I might go anyway haha
Hi. I think 3.8 lb is a great loss for this week. I think it's really normal to have varying amounts each week that you lose. Probably that 2lb you saw earlier will come off next week. Just a suggestion. I don't have a scale. What I'm doing is dropping by my doctor's clinic once a week just to weigh myself. Now the clinic is only a 20 minute walk from me so this is really easy and convenient but it means I can't weight myself more than once a week, so whatever it is that day is all I know about. LOL
Sorry to hear about your blister. I hope it heals quickly.
Ah yes thanks! Maybe I just weigh less on a Sunday haha. Honestly I'm down about 16lb since the 20th so I'm happy as anything! Usually I lose big in the first week and it slows down in week 2... and this was my second week. As long as it goes down I'll be happy!
About 18 months ago I got down to 322 but then went back to fast food and takeaways. And so much bloody bread!
I've cut down on bread (probably down to 2-3times a week) and eating more veggies and home cooked things. And making sure I have breakfast every day-even if it's just a protein shake!
And walking helps. 3 times last week- once already this week. My schedule changes week by week so it's not consistent but I'll take it!
Also I contacted fitbit and told them my Fitbit was "broken". That's not untrue. I got frustrated with it not charging well and stopped using it. But usually if it breaks outta warranty they offer like 25-50% off a new one or something so if I'm to buy a new one... its not as bad price wise
Tuesdays are busy for me with appointments and stuff... but I have to remember to move around more.
I love this group! It's so active! I was in a different challenge a couple of years ago and I tried joining it before I found you guys and its quiet in comparison. I'm grateful to have met you all ^_^0 -
11/2
CW 219.6
PW 219.6
LTD 25.4
I'm also out of the step challenge this time, I'm terrible at remembering to post them!1 -
Goals:
11/2:
Steps: yes (reported yesterday.)
Calories: yes
Water: Yes
Sleep: Yes
Eating Time Goal: Y
My sleeping is based on my Fitbit. It reported my sleeping time, obviously for last night, today. I will be reporting my sleeping goal like that. I hope this makes sense, lol. I got my goal for sleep, but it is not quite enough!! Sleep is a big one for me, as I have always had bouts of insomnia.
I am really liking the habit tracker. I know it has only been a couple of days. Have a great rest of the day everyone.2 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »No walk this morning ... I hit the alarm and went back to sleep ... I will be doing Broadway Blast for an hour ..then I need to go do labs this morning for my 3 month diabetic check...might do a walk later not sure yet ,,,have a great day everyone
Have a great day! Had my diabetic Che k this morning.Everyone is doing so great and I enjoy reading your posts. @lindamtuck2018 - it is so hard to lose a dog/friend/soulmate! I know you are still feeling the loss and I support you! This has been a hard year for our family pets, we've lost 5 among my household and my children's. It seems all of our dogs are around the same age! Dang!
Goals
stay under calories - under
steps: 10,000 - 10162
Exercise - 2x a week on top of dog walks - (got my 1 time in ), walked dogs
Water - 64 oz yes
planksgiving - whoops! I forgot
It has helped me already having this challenge. I made a different choice for my evening eating than I would have, otherwise. I was arguing with myself "But if you have the extra tortilla you will have to post over calories" The healthy me won!
That is sad losing so many! 😢 Awesome job meeting your goals! I am glad you are liking the challenge. I have you down as a Monday weigh in. I haven’t seen your updated weight yet. If Monday’s are correct can you let me know your weight. I apologize if you posted and I missed it.Tracked Somewhat
Under calories No
Steps 12,101
Exercise 39 min 10 rounds boxing workout
I tracked yesterday until dinner when the pot roast I cooked all day in the crock pot was not done properly. Had to be something with the seal in the instapot. Potatoes and carrots were still hard after 9 hours. I worked out and walked the dog around the block surprised I got as many steps as I did. Today will be a good step day since kids have no school for elections we are going with friends for a hike at a park we have never been to. It is still chilly here but will start to warm up again tomorrow thankfully.
Awesome stepping! Sorry about your instant pot not working.littleflutterby wrote: »PW - 348.4 (I have a feeling that I may have put 347.4 as my starting weight, and that's not right)
CW - 344.6
-3.8lb for the week
LTD - 30.2lb
Ok so I am low-key disappointed with this. I really *really* need to stop checking my weight so often. Because a couple of days ago my scale said I was 342 or something. So it looks like I gained over the last couple of days.... which I know can be normal. It just sends me in a bit of a tailspin sometimes.
Anyway, I am going to put my *big girl* panties on and move on. a 3.8lb loss in a week is pretty marvelous! And even the NSV things are adding up!
I am off to drink some water and have a healthy breakfast. Might take a break from walking today- I have a rather big blister on the bottom of my foot from last week and i don't want it to get even more aggravated. But who knows, I might go anyway haha
First of all, amazing loss! Remember a high sodium meal can cause your weight to spike and take a few days to settle. Look at your diary to see what you had the day before the gain. From your second post you are making good changes that will help with your weight loss. With the scale weighing in daily is great but if bothers you try weighing only a few times a week. I hope your blister heals soon.iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »CHECK IN: Monday, Nov. 2
🏃🏻♀️ Exercise: YES
💦 Water: YES
🍽 Calories: YES
😴 Sleep: YES
STEPS
MON. 11/2: 9,600 (spinning) + 2,804 = 12,404
Awesome check in!Check-in for 11/2
Water (goal= 80oz):✅
Carb goal= 145g:✅
Fat goal= 40g:✅
Protein= 105g:✅
Fiber= 28g:✅
Exercise:✅
Steps (goal=8K): ✅ 8747 @Megan_smartiepants1970@lindamtuck2018 here is my update. Thank you for helping me switch days.
Username : azkunk
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 185.9
CW: 185.7
LTD: 21.3
Nice loss! Well done, you hit all your goals today.Daily Post November 2
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 146oz
Steps 9548
Exercise 60min walk
The weather was beautiful yesterday and should be for the rest of the week. It felt good to go outside and walk instead of using the treadmill.
I know I say this all the time but you so impress me with your consistency. You are an inspiration to everyone in the group.888Angie888 wrote: »Steps 11/2: 15,201 ✔️
Weekend Challenge (or Weekday?) 11/2:
1) Log everything ✔️
2) Under Calories ✔️
3) No takeout ✔️
4) Exercise ✔️
5) Hydrate ✔️
Happy Tuesday!
I love that you are still following the challenge. You rock!Goals:
11/2:
Steps: yes (reported yesterday.)
Calories: yes
Water: Yes
Sleep: Yes
Eating Time Goal: Y
My sleeping is based on my Fitbit. It reported my sleeping time, obviously for last night, today. I will be reporting my sleeping goal like that. I hope this makes sense, lol. I got my goal for sleep, but it is not quite enough!! Sleep is a big one for me, as I have always had bouts of insomnia.
I am really liking the habit tracker. I know it has only been a couple of days. Have a great rest of the day everyone.
I always base my sleep goal on my Fitbit. Sleep is a struggle for me too. I am working hard to implement different strategies that my doctor has passed on.0 -
I came back from labs this morning and walked with Aspen my husky we did 7 miles 4
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »First of all, amazing loss! Remember a high sodium meal can cause your weight to spike and take a few days to settle. Look at your diary to see what you had the day before the gain. From your second post you are making good changes that will help with your weight loss. With the scale weighing in daily is great but if bothers you try weighing only a few times a week. I hope your blister heals soon.
So many yesses there. I will take a gander at my food.
The weighing thing- for sure. I am in a recovery program for food, and my sponsor suggests I weigh myself once a MONTH. I said that i would settle for once a week for now haha.
I am upping my water intake, eating more fresh stuff, etc. And once I have finished faffing on here, I am going to go for my 2nd walk in 2 days!
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Nov 3rd Check in
* Track food ✅
* Stay under calorie goal ✅
* Not restrict ✅
* Drink 2L water minimum ✅
Walks this week: 1 (But soon to be 2, I'm going, I swear!!)
Today I feel like I didn't eat much but I had 2 large meals and a shake. and munched on some carrots while I was watching the football (soccer) and prepping for my supper lol.
Today is the start of a new week! I was chatting with my wife about takeout/takeaways and we have decided to treat ourselves every other Tuesday. Probably a curry or something- because I can make that stretch for 2 meals at least
I am still avoiding fast food places (unless it's for a coffee) and eating only stuff I have cooked.3 -
just got back from vacation, I will update in the morning. I hope all of you have been well this week.1
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@lindamtuck2018 pw 171.8 current weight 172.8
+1 Not great for my first week Yes, Linda, Monday is my weight in - thanks.3 -
11/03 = 5,004 steps
But - I went for a long bike ride because the weather was great.3
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