Downsizers - January 2021 Team Chat
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I am exhausted after my 10-her shift. I was on my feet the entire shift and got in over 13K steps. I enjoyed it though. Nobody got upset by the computer delays or when I told them that we would like to monitor them for an extra 15 minutes due to underlying condition or allergy history. Everyone was just happy and grateful to be getting the vaccine. I have three more shifts scheduled this week. My four shifts next week will be sitting the whole 10 hours drawing up vaccines. I would rather be on my feet but that is where the help is needed.
Stayed on track today and under calories but macros were a little off.7 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
1/3 Steps 10,0362 -
CHECK IN: Week 1 (Monday)
🏋🏻♀️ Exercise ✔️
🥤 96 oz. Water ✔️
🍽 Under Calories ✔️
💤 Sleep ✔️
👣 STEPS
MON 1/4: 12,122 + 10,680 (circuit training) + 11,250 (Spin) = 34,0525 -
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25 + Lbs Lost
@azkunk
@Bluetail6
40 + Lbs Lost
@draby2011
@KUMEcyclingteam
50 + Lbs Lost
@littleflutterby
60 + Lbs Lost
@Beautyofdreams
MILESTONES
Under 175
@CurvyCalorie
ONEDERLAND
@tazaria
@spyro88
@floecity
Under 225
@MandiSaysHey
Under 250
@888Angie888
@ewilhelm2487
Under 275
@happimess01
TWOTERVILLE
@davidji82
Sorry David.... couldn't find a graphic
Under 325
@lelbarou
@littleflutterby
Congratulations @izzyred9400
Thank you for the shout out. Congratulations everyone!! We did a great job. Let's make 2021 even better
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ScorpioGirl70 wrote: »ScorpioGirl70
Checkin for 1/4
Steps 7749
As I sit here and think about my weight issues and how I feel in the different seasons, there is something about winter that just doesn't help with my mood or my enthusiasm to get up and move.
I guess it could be the lack of sunny days, the cold, I'm like a bear and just want to hibernate.
I find that I am much more energetic and seem to be more on target during the spring and summer, which is odd because those are my least favorite seasons. I'm personally an autumn girl and love autumn.
Has anyone else ever realized or recognize a certain time of the year you are able to focus better on your health/weight goals then other times?
Yes, for me it is the Fall/Winter. The only issue, is I want to eat more. Not that I'm hungrier, just my body goes into a certain mode of wanting to eat. I live in a cold climate, above the 57th parallel. So I'm pretty covered up in the Winter when I go out. I really get the hibernation thing... In fact, I just upped my daily calorie goals and macros/micros.
This Winter I have made the decision to become a butterfly by reaching goal, or getting closer anyway, by the time Summer gets here4 -
ScorpioGirl70 wrote: »ScorpioGirl70
Checkin for 1/4
Steps 7749
As I sit here and think about my weight issues and how I feel in the different seasons, there is something about winter that just doesn't help with my mood or my enthusiasm to get up and move.
I guess it could be the lack of sunny days, the cold, I'm like a bear and just want to hibernate.
I find that I am much more energetic and seem to be more on target during the spring and summer, which is odd because those are my least favorite seasons. I'm personally an autumn girl and love autumn.
Has anyone else ever realized or recognize a certain time of the year you are able to focus better on your health/weight goals then other times?
I definitely find winter really puts my energy in a slump. Winter is not my favourite season so I think that contributes. I think Spring and autumn are my best seasons for weight and exercise goals. I think it is probably because these are seasons of change.1/4: 9,152 steps
Worked at my desk job today so I am pretty happy with those steps. Came home and got the kids all ready and fresh for school restarting tomorrow and also made some more yummy meal prep. I left the house kinda frustrated so I left without bringing any food with me. I ended up ordering from this brand new restaurant that serves bowls so I ordered one with teriyaki chicken, buffalo cauliflower, roasted sweet potato, and served over a bed of basmati rice. (I did take a bite of the rice and throw it out lol) It got me thinking, I can make those at home with the multitude of things that I have. Sooooo...that's what I did!
I can mix and match the proteins with the sides and incorporate so many tasty options into it. I am LOVING this idea! Pictured above is some parmesan zucchini, roasted sweet potato chips, and I put it with some air fried chicken tenderloin over a bed of homemade rice. I am thinking of making a "mayochup" sauce for dipping the chicken in or maybe I will use the basil garlic alfredo from yesterday's pizza? The possibilities are endless!
Hope everyone had a great day! I got my walk in and now getting ready for bed! Morning comes early and I have one super excited and one not so excited kid returning to school tomorrow plus tomorrow is a hospital day for me! I will let you know how lunch goes!
Your food looks delicious. You are being so creative. Keep posting and giving us ideas!Hello all. I am sorry I haven't posted in for a bit. I am on a weird sorta vacation. I did not want to go anywhere due to Covid, but my husband said he would go alone. That made me very nervous because a few years ago he passed out while driving (vasal vagal issue.) So now I am in a rental condo doing my job where it's warmer. We are not doing anything that's dangerous. We have worked during the last 2 days and then biked or walked. I feel like it's somewhat safe. I have eaten well because I am trying not to eat sugar or gluten because they are inflammatory. I have had a lot of hip issues and this is what a doctor told me to try. I love gluten and sugar, but I've been doing well avoiding them. I'm feeling better, so all is well. Now that I have been eating well, I can't even weigh myself. Today is my weigh-in day, but I don't have a scale. That's rather sad because I feel like I have lost weight. I think it's a Murphy's Law situation - lol. I am glad to read everyone's posts as they keep me motivated. I hope to post more this week. Cheers to a good week.
Enjoy your vacation. I have you marked as excused and we will get your weight when you return.Beautyofdreams wrote: »01/04
Food logged.
Under calorie budget.
Drank 128 oz. water.
Slept for 10 hours.
No exercise today.
Went to the doctors office today and had a CT and labs. I have a concussion. Will be halving my BP meds then check results in two weeks. Taking a break from exercise until the headache and nausea go away. Now to be strict about the diet since not moving much. Will probably maintain until I get moving again.
@draby2011 , that looks positively scrumptious! Your descriptions and photos make me wish that I liked to cook. Do you have an air fryer? If so, what do you make in it and do you like it?
I hope you feel better soon. I hope the headache and nausea settles soon.1 -
Yesterday's steps 11,169
Tracking sheet was also updated.2 -
I am exhausted after my 10-her shift. I was on my feet the entire shift and got in over 13K steps. I enjoyed it though. Nobody got upset by the computer delays or when I told them that we would like to monitor them for an extra 15 minutes due to underlying condition or allergy history. Everyone was just happy and grateful to be getting the vaccine. I have three more shifts scheduled this week. My four shifts next week will be sitting the whole 10 hours drawing up vaccines. I would rather be on my feet but that is where the help is needed.
Stayed on track today and under calories but macros were a little off.
Thank you for being part of the vaccine campaign.iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »CHECK IN: Week 1 (Monday)
🏋🏻♀️ Exercise ✔️
🥤 96 oz. Water ✔️
🍽 Under Calories ✔️
💤 Sleep ✔️
👣 STEPS
MON 1/4: 12,122 + 10,680 (circuit training) + 11,250 (Spin) = 34,052
Look at you go! Those steps rock!2 -
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Beautyofdreams wrote: »01/04
Food logged.
Under calorie budget.
Drank 128 oz. water.
Slept for 10 hours.
No exercise today.
Went to the doctors office today and had a CT and labs. I have a concussion. Will be halving my BP meds then check results in two weeks. Taking a break from exercise until the headache and nausea go away. Now to be strict about the diet since not moving much. Will probably maintain until I get moving again.
@draby2011 , that looks positively scrumptious! Your descriptions and photos make me wish that I liked to cook. Do you have an air fryer? If so, what do you make in it and do you like it?
Aww thanks! I do have an air fryer that I love! However because I had so much and I don't have the biggest air fryer, I opted to bake these in the oven. I am sorry to hear about your concussion! Take it easy and feel better!!!! 1 -
Steps 9,633
I tracked and was under calories! Shocking!! I stuck with my plan of eating dinner earlier but I was still feeling snacky after. I need to work on better snack choices today.3 -
Monday’s check in
Steps: 3,772
Tracked: ❌
Sleep: ❌
Water: ✅
Healthy snacks: ❌
I got some good news. I am being released from isolation as my symptoms have improved. If they start to get worse I have to start isolating again. The doctor had already told me on Sunday I wasn’t contagious anymore but public health makes the decision on your quarantine end date. They said I will probably have a cough for a long while but that is not surprising as I am asthmatic. I will be staying on my puffers for at least another week. I am still really tired but my sleep has been bad and I have a headache but it is not near as bad as it was. I have joint pain but I think that is as result of water retention not covid. I am getting a prescription for sleep delivered today so hopefully tonight is better.
We are going to move on the weekend. I am going to get the keys tomorrow and we will start the official moving on Friday when Garry is finished isolation. I am so happy that we will finally get into our new place. As long as we get everything moved over on the weekend we can take our time setting everything up.
I weighed this morning and I have gained more than 30 pounds since August. More than 10 pounds have been since I got sick. I started taking my water pills today and I am not taking oral steroids anymore. Once we get in our new apartment, the stress I have been under for the last 5 months should ease off and I can start concentrating on my weight loss. Also, my family doctor who has been off for almost 2 years is back so health care will be more consistent and hopefully she will get the nerve pain issue under control allowing me to get back to walking.
I didn’t do so good on my goals yesterday but I am going to pre enter my food for the day while I am finishing my coffee. I want to see at least 2 ✅’s in tomorrow’s report. I will continue to have patience with myself and I know my reports will be all green soon.
Sorry for the novel!
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1/4 check in
drank water...yes
3785 steps plus 20 min on stationary bike & 13 min yoga
Close rings... yes
January Goals
LTG 155.0
Lose 1lb/week
Drink 90 ounces of water daily
7,000 steps/day
Close rings every day this month
Eaturpasta
Weigh in Day: Tuesday
PW:169.8
CW:170.4 up down up down....grrr.
SW 197.0
LTD(loss to date) 26.6
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Food Scale
I bought a new food scale a while back. I don’t really care for it as it is smaller. It is hard to read the scale display once I put my plate on it. Does anyone have a good recommendation on one that is a little bigger?0 -
has anyone used both the premium and free versions and can tell me the value of the premium? If this cannot be discussed openly, please private message me.
I am really considering going the paid route. I did Noom last year, so looking to try something else.
Any thoughts?1 -
Littleflutterby
Weigh in Day: Tuesday
PW:316.6
CW: 314.8
-1.8
SW-375
LTD-60.89 -
Just at the ultrasound place waiting on the radiographer. Its gallstones.
I'll write more later when I'm on the computer 4 -
littleflutterby wrote: »Just at the ultrasound place waiting on the radiographer. Its gallstones.
I'll write more later when I'm on the computer
I hope you can get something done soon. I had my gallbladder removed about 25 years ago and it was such a relief. You poor thing the pain must have been awful. Hugs!1 -
eaturpasta wrote: »1/4 check in
drank water...yes
3785 steps plus 20 min on stationary bike & 13 min yoga
Close rings... yes
January Goals
LTG 155.0
Lose 1lb/week
Drink 90 ounces of water daily
7,000 steps/day
Close rings every day this month
Eaturpasta
Weigh in Day: Tuesday
PW:169.8
CW:170.4 up down up down....grrr.
SW 197.0
LTD(loss to date) 26.6eaturpasta wrote: »has anyone used both the premium and free versions and can tell me the value of the premium? If this cannot be discussed openly, please private message me.
I am really considering going the paid route. I did Noom last year, so looking to try something else.
Any thoughts?
Weight fluctuations can be so frustrating. Could the gain this week be some bloat from the holidays? I would increase my water intake. I had premium for a year. There were some things I liked but it wasn’t worth the cost to me. I believe they offer a free trial. How was Noom?littleflutterby wrote: »Littleflutterby
Weigh in Day: Tuesday
PW:316.6
CW: 314.8
-1.8
SW-375
LTD-60.8
Congrats on the loss and reaching 60 pounds lost. You are a rock star!1 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
1/5/21 = 12,777 steps (using the elliptical converted steps and fitbit when not on the exercise machine2 -
Off to re-do the year end tallies ...Since they were not correct the 1st time ...Will have to do them at a later time ...spreadsheet is still not right1
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Steps 1/4: 15,0891
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Weight fluctuations can be so frustrating. Could the gain this week be some bloat from the holidays? I would increase my water intake. I had premium for a year. There were some things I liked but it wasn’t worth the cost to me. I believe they offer a free trial. How was Noom?
Thanks Linda, I have been increasing my H20. I am up to 100z a day. I think it's the lack of energy and lack of exercise after having Covid... On a better road now.
I liked the format of Noom, and the Facebook groups. The coaches were too robotic and the main reason I quit. I still occasionally use the app for the weight chart.
I switched to MFP for more... more what.. I don't know. Accountability? Smoother tracking?
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CW 213.2
PW 217.4
LTD 31.8!!7 -
Here is the correct Tallies for December week 5 and the Grand Finale
Week 5 December top steppers are: Updated with the Correct numbers
1st @Megan_smartiepants1970 - 175,440 steps
2nd @iHUSTLE4MUSCLE -133,443 steps
3rd @888Angie888 -97,073
CONGRATS LADIES
As a group we walked 1,093,855 steps GREAT JOB EVERYONE
END OF THE YEAR TOP STEPPERS ARE:
1st @iHUSTLE4MUSCLE -860,178 steps
2nd @Megan_smartiepants1970 -708,810 steps
3rd @888Angie888 -484,089 steps
CONGRATS AGAIN LADIES:)
AS A GROUP WE WALKED 6,311,647 steps WELL DONE EVERYONE
TIME TO RECOGNIZE OUR TEAM MEMBERS WHO PLEDGED A DAILY STEP COUNT
@Megan- 7/7
@Andrea- 2/7
@Z1ORtza- 2/7
@Angie- 3/7
@iHUSTLE4MUSCLE -4/7
@rlaskey2 6/7
@Laura-5/7
@cesse47 -7/7
@mari_moulin -2/7
@363days -1/7
@iradi8 -4/7
@shortyjmorgan1 -3/7
AWESOME JOB EVERYONE 4 -
Evening all,
Day 2 down, have felt quite nauseous and lower energy most of time today as predicted TOM happened but otherwise I'm not too bad. Just thought I'd come on and post a non scale victory for the last 2 days I've managed to drink about 2 litres (7-8 cups) of water and I'm definitely noticing a difference in bathroom trips but also a bit more alertness.
I've got another 3 and a bit weeks of meal plan to go then will properly assess on whether I'll continue or not. As it stands, the food is fairly tasty but I don't think I could continue past the month without adaptation and if I have to adapt too much, I'll need question whether it is worth it all together.
I'm yet to properly exercise with things like HIIT or stationary bike but not feeling quite up to it at the mo, will try in the next few days. If I'm under my calories each day, I should in theory be automatically losing something even if I do light exercise such as yoga I imagine because of BMR?1 -
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iradi8
Tuesday
PW: 212.0
CW: 209.8
LTD: 42.8 pounds (SW 252.6)
This morning, for the first time, I see that I am close to 200. In February or March of 1999, I got pregnant with my first child. A few months prior to that, I had started to lose some weight and briefly got down to 190. I have not been under 200 since 1999. I can't wait:)6 -
check in for Jan 3 and 5 and my steps
Sorry. I think I got confused and checked in twice for Jan. 2 - Ooops.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 ( I did Jan. 2 twice - OOOPS! - these are the correct steps)
Steps
Jan. 1 - 13 966
Jan 2 - 11 017
Jan 3 - 8225
Jan 4 - 9585
Jan. 5 - 7730
Jan. 3 and 4
Logging - yes
Exercise - yes - walking
Sorry about my double Jan. 2 check in. Obviously I wasn't feeling great and was confused. LOL
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