WaistAways - January 2021 Team Chat
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Oh, a little about myself.
I'm from NJ. I am a former Head Librarian/Library Director. Now I'm a stay at home mom of 3 little girls and 1 boy (if you include my husband). I love books, movies, video games and hiking. This is my first time really struggling with my weight. I'm the "eat whatever she wants and doesn't gain a thing" girl...or well I used to be. My last pregnancy I had hyperemesis gravidarum so bad I was given an in-home nurse and had to inject my self with a Zofran pump everyday, twice a day. So after delivery, I...ATE...EVERY...THING...IN...SIGHT! Reese cups and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are my Kryptonite. So here I am...about 40 pounds later, trying to get back to the old me.
Hello everyone!5 -
conleywoods wrote: »
Here is how I'm currently dealing with my run away thoughts when the scale goes up.
Is that an Erin Condren planner I see? I have a bit of a planner, sticker and washi tape obsession.4 -
Met all goals today. Steps 12,299.5
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Today was a bit quiet. Too quiet - did not get out and do much stepping or anything else, and had trouble stopping at "enough!" at dinner and after. So there will be exercise biking tonight! I still feel not quite back to normal after all the different eating over the holidays. Tomorrow will be more outdoors and more joyful movement - it always helps.
I am waiting for this year's planner to arrive so I can start my own chaotic and not really organised way of planning and reflecting on things. Curse Canada Post! Hopefully it will arrive soon.
Let's get ready for Wednesday, shall we? Looking forward to getting all kinds of lovely weigh-ins:
@offitgoes
@PlaneMonkey
@AshenMoon
@evelynladams527
@KellyBgetsFit
@tschwery
Just to be clear - "lovely" does not necessarily mean a big loss or even a small one - gains are good information and can help steer the next week. And, as @conleywoods so aptly reminded us - sometimes our bodies just do weird things. So all numbers are lovely
even if sometimes we let them get us down. 5 -
I found this over in the Habit Tracker thread! No problem - here it is where it belongs
Greetings Team Waistaways!
So here's my little intro for the new teammates - and a reminder for everyone else!
My name is Yinka, I'm 57 and married with a grown up son. I am an online English language teacher and I live with my husband in a lovely Georgian town called Bewdley in Worcestershire UK. We also have a little cantankerous doggie called Edie. She's a grand old lady so we forgive her her little peccadilloes.
I lost about 30lb a few years ago, but I've managed to put most of it back on in the last few years. The menopause doesn't help! I'm currently the heaviest that I've been for a long time and I'm not happy, so I need to make some real hard changes.
I work out between 5 and 6 times a week for at least 30 minutes each day and I love it. My problems lie in not drinking enough water and sometimes just eating too much. Checking in with myself before I eat is starting to work.
And I have bought a new water bottle - this one has an integrated straw and it's a real game changer! I'm trying to get at least 7 hours of sleep each night. This is an area that I'm still working on.
I've been with the Waistaways for more than a year now. I do love this group, they're all so supportive.
@micki48 sorry that I haven't updated you with last week's steps and activities - here they are:
27/12 - 3672
28/12 - 5494 & 37 minutes HIIT & General Aerobics
29/12 - 2627
30/12 - 7008 & 42 minutes HIIT & General Aerobics
31/12 - 6506 & 43 minutes HIIT & General Aerobics
01/01 - 3068
02/01 - 6684 & 28 minutes Dance
And can I stay in the steppers group please? My target is still 6000 steps a day.
TTFN3 -
step aerobics 60 minutes -Kick your butt hard but the 80s music kept me going!
Have a great day/night/morning everyone!4 -
Back to work today. Felt determined. Got my goal met today. Steps for yesterday 12,124. Steps for today 12,118.
Sunny, glad to have you on the step team. Please let me know what your daily goal is when you get a chance.
@fuschiabolero Please let me know your daily step goal as well. Thanks.0 -
@micki48 steps for January 5
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Happy Tuesday (now that it's just about over)! Today was pretty good. Talk to both of my kids. Daughter is clear for Covid. Son and gf just found out they were exposed on NYE and are waiting test results. Never think your bubble is safe. Tomorrow I will most likely get to visit with my Juliet. Very excited!
I did 16 minutes of Pilates this morning. Keep working those muscles. I've been doing good logging food, but have a little more to add. I think I'm ok with my water, but I should probably be more deliberate and measure. I am not quite at my step goal. Probably won't get there today. At this late hour, I am about 4,000 behind.
Oh well, try harder tomorrow.
I am finding it hard to get enough protein with out getting too much fat. Anyone have any suggestions for good protein foods that are low in fat?
Protein definitely is key in keeping me feeling full. I have cut carbs somewhat.
Hope you are all having a good week, making good choices. Go team!!5 -
@micki48 I really like Polly-o 2% reduced fat string cheese for protein with my lunches - 6-7g of protein, but 4g of fat? Not sure where that would rank with other foods for you but it seems pretty low-fat to me. I have also added fat free feta cheese to my salads this week and I am loving the saltiness - virtually no fat in that guy. Chickpeas also maybe? But I suck at cooking those. My falafels were terrible and couldn't get them to crisp up in a hot oven either. Not the protein for me!
I followed the trend and changed my profile pic. My last one was from late 2019 and I was definitely trying to hide my body in the background and my puffy vest. No more of that!
Two days in a row for working out and my Wednesday & Thursdays include an actual scheduled workout with other people so those should get in the books, too. However, I've been working out pretty late and then eating dinner - feeling good - and then once I get into bed, I get snacky. Ideally, I would workout earlier in the day but 1. I procrastinate and 2. my workload is going to get way more intense when year-end data hits this Thursday so I will not have any flexibility within the work day for a few weeks. I wish I was the type of person who just woke up in the morning with the first alarm. But I am a snooze-12-times kind of gal. Humph.5 -
Steps Tuesday 10,605
I have been tired this week. And having s hard time feeling motivated at work. I just need a little break. I took Thursday and Friday off so looking forward to that.5 -
@jugar I’ll be a day late this week.
Monica and I are having an adventure! A friend of hers (lives in Boston) was diagnosed with Covid the other day and is pretty wiped out. We offered to drop off a chicken soup & rice-veggie care package (he is a solitary guy who works in a psych clinic). This was originally going to happen after her dental appointment but, that was rescheduled to 2-weeks from now. We decided to go anyway. All went fine, we kept our distance & started the 2002 BMW (an old stick shift that Emily “gave” me so it could be registered in VT not FL). Monica has taken it over, so, she noticed an odd sound and moments later, the temperature almost maxed and very little power left to steer. We stopped in front of a car part supply store (similar to AutoZone). They were helpful to a point and then we put AAA into place along with contacting the sick friend, who booked us a room at a hotel close to his car mechanic. The car was towed, we got a LYFT ride to the mechanic’s, collected the loaner car, drove to the hotel, and ordered Vietnamese food, took baths, and relaxed for the evening.
My food was good until snacking started up (no actual lunch today). We’re hoping to get home tomorrow. We’ll see! Fingers crossed that “Joan” will be easily fixed and ready to behave nicely all the rest of the winter.
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@micki48 I am working on the protien thing too. I am using the tru grill pre cooked chicken breast strips from Costco. 5 oz has 180 calories, 4 g fat and 36 g protien. I'm also having plain yogurt for breakfast with toppings. For dinner, I'm trying to make things that have the protien, carbs and veggies separate. Then I can customize my plate to fit my macros but not mess with other people's portions.
It's late and I'm definitely ready for bed! Food was good but I ate quite a few of my workout calories. I lifted weights for 55 minutes tonight. I had an evening snack but it was veggies and ranch. I followed it up with some tea and that made me feel satisfied 😌 Good night 😴4 -
I did not feel like getting out of bed this morning! It's halfway through the week, at least. I got the run in last night, husband ran down to the garage with me then he drove the car home and I ran back. Very slowly; it was up hill all the way. But I did it without stopping and even added a little extra on to take me over 30 minutes - I get points with the health insurance company then, and get free Amazon Prime if I get enough points.
Husband and I will be going for a walk at lunch time to get a sandwich/wrap (we do this on a Wednesday to break the week up), but if the shop is out of stock my backup plan is leftover fajitas from last night.
After work I'm supposed to be going for a run with a friend. It's looking pretty icy so if it isn't safe to go, I'll do a workout at home. Tea tonight is pork steaks. OH will want chips (done in the air fryer) and a frozen veg bag, but I'm tempted to get some flavoured rice and fry some fresh veg.6 -
I have so much reading of posts to catch up on but just wanted to jump on quick before work to say there was an interesting article in the NYT recently regarding 'Exercise snacks' I like the concept and somehow throwing 'snacks' into it was even more appealing. summary - you don't need to throw on the lycra for a dedicated fitness activity for an hour, just 10 minutes of something spread out the day, helps your cardio, etc....'
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/04/well/move/for-an-exercise-snack-try-the-new-standing-7-minute-workout.html
have a great day all!4 -
PW 153
CW 154.6
I am not surprised because I haven't been putting in the effort since New Years. I did start my period today so that is part of it. I also struggle with eating while at home. I tend to gain 5 pounds every summer. I meal prepped this week, but didn't eat it. I made a set eating schedule, similar to my work one, but I didn't follow it. Today is a new day and I will try again.
As for increasing protein, I recommend collagen powder. I buy Vital Protein at Costco. It is 70 calories and 18 grams of protein for 2 scoops. It is tasteless. I add it to my coffee or oatmeal. Collagen is supposed to have lots of benefits for you hair, skin, nails, and joints. I also cook with bone broth instead chicken broth. It has 9 grams of protein. It is more expensive, but I buy it at Costco as well.4 -
Yesterday was a good day, turned in my notice and the boss was clearly shocked and surprised, and just couldn't fathom why I was unhappy, or why I didn't just tell him I was bored... I think once he has time to reflect on it, he will understand. This is a small company, and it's not a company that is going to grow, so it's kinda stagnant and the work never changes, it's the same processes day after day... But he was extremely appreciative that I gave him 4 weeks notice... And I feel 50lbs lighter, I am so glad that is done...
Anyway, so food was really good, I did not exercise after, I dropped the car at the shop and hubby picked me up, so we were late getting home, dinner took a long time, etc. But I got my 30 minutes done in the morning... And again this month is about FOOD intake... I did get a little snacky, but it was all in budget...
I didn't exercise this morning, It's my day off, but I think I will exercise when I get home tonight, even thought it will be later, as I have to pick the car up ! I have a facial peel scheduled for Friday, and I won't be able to exercise for a day or two after that... Well I can exercise, I just can't sweat, lol... So I would like to get my 5 days in, and will switch my rest day to Sat & Sunday...
Sleep has been awesome lately, I've gotten Mid 80's on my fitbit everyday this week, good sleep is important...
Edited to add, I am increasing my protein also, So I have added protein shakes and protein bars.. I use Premier Protein Caffe Latte shakes, they are yummy and 30grams of protein (160cal), and then Built Bars, they are like a candy bar and super yummy, they have 17 grams(130 cal)... So I use them as breakfast and part of my lunch...
Okay have a great day !
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I am finding it hard to get enough protein with out getting too much fat. Anyone have any suggestions for good protein foods that are low in fat?
Fish! Tuna on a salad (no mayo!) with a bit of good olive oil and balsamic vinegar, oregano - you won't miss the mayo. I like to make sure the salad has lots of different greens, including arugula (my fave, but not everyone agrees
), and any other raw veg you like. Tomatoes help make the tuna seem less dry. Shrimp are amazingly low calorie and go with any stirfry, on zoodles or spaghetti squash with some nice strong herby tomato sauce, etc. Any nice think white fish is very low fat, and even salmon and other fatty fish have the fats we need like omega 3.
If you don't like fish, poached skinless chicken breast goes with everything. I poach it in just a bit of broth with plenty of herbs, or even just water, herbs, salt, and pepper. Don't even get close to over cooking it and it is tender and moist, not the usual dry that can happen so easily.
Low fat feta is usually good, but watch the salt. And nonfat yogurt - this is my every day breakfast. I make it in my instant pot and have come up with a great method to get nice smooth high protein yogurt. Let me know if you want the recipe. I add chia seeds or a few nuts, a chopped up apple, and some blueberries and bob's your uncle.
@evelynladams527
Good luck getting home! Hugs to you and Monica.3 -
PlaneMonkey
Weigh in Wednesday
CW 210.6
I managed to gain about 6lbs over the holidays and this is the last of it to get back off now that I'm getting back on track.
I've been under the weather for the past week including pink eye and a few other covid symptoms so I got tested and stayed home from work feeling like crap but the test came back negative today and I'll try to drag my butt outside. The neighbours and I have spent hours this past two weeks shoveling off our tiny corner of frozen lake and since feeling sick I've gotten zero skating time in to make it worthwhile! Skating doesn't burn nearly as many calories as snowshoeing but the shovelling after every dusting of snow falls sure adds up!
I hope to be back on the green side of the scale by next week.4
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