Shrinking Assets - November 2020 Team Chat

heatherbluebell · November 2020

I love the idea of the calendar @Beka3695! I started my journey around May, but didn't think to do a weigh in, take pictures, or anything - probably because at that point I hadn't totally committed to this weight loss thing.

To start tracking my progress, this past week I went through some photos around the time that I started losing weight, so I at least have something to show my progress - even though those pictures weren't taken for that purpose. One of my besties wants to do some toning, so we agreed we'll take each other's pictures the 1st of every month. We did our first set Nov 1! I'm kinda looking forward to seeing the changes! I of course am now regularly weighing myself (maybe I'll start a calendar too!), but I've also been thinking I should start taking some measurements, but I don't want to measure everything. Anyone do measurements and have suggestions what I should focus on? I was thinking hips, waist, bust and upper arm. Maybe thigh? I dunno. I don't want it to be too cumbersome.

It's my first weigh in with the group tomorrow. I'm hopeful because my last weigh in was only down 0.4 lbs, so I hope that means I was just holding on to some water or something, and I'll see more of a jump tomorrow morning. I'll let you know!

lckiehl · November 2020

@heatherbluebell I measure too much probably - but where I like to see the most progress and what matters to me, is hips, waist, belly button, bicep. Those are my trouble areas and ones I want to see change the most. I would pick your areas where you really want to track progress. It won't seem cumbersome when you are consistent and get to see those numbers drop! It's a great way to track progress on those stupid weeks where the scale doesn't move even when you are on track. I also measure thigh, calf, neck and bust - but I see the least amount of change in those areas (except my boobs shrinking faster than my belly

LOL). I just track those for my own knowledge.

heatherbluebell · November 2020

Thanks for the advice @lckiehl! Maybe I’ll start with one measure of everything (so I gave it), then focus on hip, waist, belly button and biceps!

boehle · November 2020

Yesterday's food, minus the chocolate egg. My shark week was dying for something chocolate at work last night

heatherbluebell · November 2020

Good morning!

heatherbluebell
Thursdays
PW: 372
CW: 364.8
LTD: 75.2

I have next week off from work, which means I will be out of my routine. Eek! But I am going to the rocky mountains for a couple days (Jasper national park if any of you are familiar with the Canadian Rockies) and going on a couple trail walks (mountain air is so good for my soul!). I'm hoping in the end, I'll have an ok week all told.

cre804 · November 2020

@heatherbluebell you can add your photo and measurements in MFP where you enter your weight. I haven’t added my photo in a while but I haven’t had a big change in my weight lately. I was going to take my measurements again on Nov 1 and I completely forgot. The measurement options on MFP don’t work well for me (not enough measurement points) but it might work for you. I just keep a note on my phone.

Beka3695 · November 2020

Hi team!

Well, I’m back in Florida now. I’ve realized I have much more of a routine here. I am happy to find my groove again. I will likely show a small gain this week... I’m currently 1.8 up from last Saturday. Progress, not perfection!!! Right?

I have not been the most consistent the last few days. Logging has been almost non existent. I’m committing to myself to log and exercise today. Little man is napping. We will go for our walk after.

You only fail if you stop trying!!!!

KittyInBoots17 · November 2020

Weigh In Wednesday, sorry on Thursday a day late. I totally forget to weigh in. I think I just didn't wanna face the truth, lol. I ate Halloween candy. Correction - overate.
KittyInBoots17:
PW:232.6
CW; 234.8

LaurieWrobo · November 2020

LaurieWrobo wrote: »

Hey
Were steps going to be recorded?
Or are we not doing this anymore?

Has anyone done anything with this?
Was my weight recorded?
I don't get any responses?

boehle · November 2020

Sorry I have been slacking as Ive worked both jobs the last 2 days, and with certain apps on my day job computer, I cannot always get on here and update things... with that being said... (if you already posted and I missed it... sorry, just let me now)

here is what I am missing on the xls
@TheMrWobbly
@beije24
@peachplace
@Navallez
@Daniel081979
@craftysloth85
@heatheralamode

boehle · November 2020

You guys can always check the xls (you just dont have edit access)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K-4xnu_YPx7PD1R3eXjLO1FqDh2aL-0pgLKna1YkQFg/edit#gid=2066272077

bigblues11 · November 2020

Hello!

I'm Jen, 50 yrs old, three amazing adult children, two adorable grand babies with one on the way. I have two silly rescued pit bulls and volunteer with several rescues in the area. I love all animals and nature. My kids call me a hippy dippy lol. I live on the coast in Virginia and love gardening, running, biking, lifting weights and yoga. And of course being on/in the water:)

Looking forward to making this journey with you all! I started in October 2019 at 224 pounds and am down to 159.5 as of now. Let's do this!

heatherbluebell · November 2020

Thanks @cre804! I didn’t really think about using MFP to help track that. I’m totally gonna look into it!

imgwendolyn2015 · November 2020

Username: imgwendolyn2015
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW (Previous Weight):169.8
CW (Current Weight):170.6

I was slacking on the logging this week. Not going to beat myself up over a small gain. Hope everyone has an awesome weekend! Wisconsin is having a nice stretch of weather in the 70's for the next few days so I am going to get out and enjoy it!