Downsizers - January 2021 Team Chat
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
1/5/21 = 12,777 steps (using the elliptical converted steps and fitbit when not on the exercise machine
Opps wrong day this was for 1/4/21
1/5 is not shaping up well, no machine time and few steps...but will report tomorrow2 -
Food logged.
Under calorie budget.
Drank 128 oz water.
No exercise.
Slept 8 hrs. last night.
Went back to clinic to have more labs run and scheduled a pneumonia vaccination. Headache is feeling better and nausea is gone for the most part. Hoping to start walking again soon.
It has been an emotional evening. Have been texting back and forth with Kevin's oldest daughter. She had no time to grieve since she had to take care of his estate and the funeral and burial. Now she is finally grieving. I miss him too. We have been sharing memories of him tonight. It has brought up many emotions, but I think it has been cathartic for both of us. For many years his children did not accept me so I have been overwhelmed by the inclusion and acknowledgement of our relationship that they have shared with me.
Hope everyone is healthy and happy. Let your loved ones know what they mean to you every day.
Deb4 -
10hr shift #2 and this old girl is not used to being on my feet for that long. I am tired and made some bad decisions because if it. I am hungry and craving sweets. I was over calories today but logged everything and I am owning it. I overslept a little which caused me to not have enough time to pack food. I am off tomorrow so will hit reset and plan the rest of the week better. Next week, I am in the vaccine tent which means an even longer day and sitting all day, so no steps. Need to plan better!4
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Dec 4th
* Track everything I eat ✔️
* Drink 2L water daily (minimum) ✔️
* Get out of bed by 9am every day ✔️
steps 9180
Dec 5th
* Track everything I eat ✔️
* Drink 2L water daily (minimum) ✔️
* Get out of bed by 9am every day ✔️
steps 2510
Hi all, I'm sorry but I won't be able to do any replies from the last couple of days- but I see some wonderful losses for the week!!! Great start to the month!
I had a whirlwind of a day. I got squeezed in with my family doctor and she is referring me to my local hospital (Humber is only about 5 min away from me) and then we will take it from there. I'll have an appointment with a surgeon.
I'm kinda relieved that they found something- because there is nothing worse than being told there is nothing wrong when there clearly is.
But I feel really bloated and gross, and have done the last 2 days. I'm going to rethink my diet- because fatty foods are not recommended and 2 of my main foods are eggs and cheese, both reasonably high in fat (even if it's good fat)
Sooooooo if anyone has any breakfast suggestions that don't contain eggs, or cheese, or nuts...or sugar because I don't eat refined sugar as part of my abstinence, I would appreciate it.
Right now I'm thinking fruit and yoghurt..... Or a protein shake and some fruit.
I'm nervous about potential surgery.... moreso my time off work. I can't work like this right now I'm a mess. I'm going to have to connect with my new manager and see what can be done and see if I can get a note from the doctor at the hospital.
But that's out of today. So I'm going to try and get some rest and tackle tomorrow when it comes!!!
I'm really happy with my loss this week and not at the same time. I'm so used to a 3+lb weight loss a week, so when it's less I get a bit grumpy. BUUUUUUUUT I did eat a bit more than in previous weeks and still not able to exercise. AND I am happy to be under 315lb, that was my mini target. Next is to get under 308 (That'll take me under 22 stone in british measurements) and under 300lb of course. With my health the way it is, if i can get under 308 within the month, I will be happy with that. I don't think getting under 300lb will be doable this month considering everything.... so next month I'll be in the 200's!!!
Right, off to bed!
Stay safe all xx4 -
littleflutterby wrote: »
....Sooooooo if anyone has any breakfast suggestions that don't contain eggs, or cheese, or nuts...or sugar because I don't eat refined sugar as part of my abstinence, I would appreciate it.
Right now I'm thinking fruit and yoghurt..... Or a protein shake and some fruit.
I was thinking greek yogurt too. My favorite staple meal is plain, fat free greek yogurt mixed with 2 tablespoons of PB2, stevia drops and topped with berries. I'm also a fan of protein shakes.
I hope that all goes well at the hospital. 🙏 I'm glad they figured it out for you. God bless and good luck, keep us posted when you can.🤗2 -
CHECK IN: Week 1 (Tuesday)
🏋🏻♀️ Exercise ✔️
🥤 96 oz. Water ✔️
🍽 Under Calories ✔️
💤 Sleep ✔️
👣 STEPS
TUES 1/5: 14,593 + 7,500 (spin) = 22,0931 -
Scorpiogirl70
Checkin for 1/5/2021
Steps 3266
I went over in my calories, knew I would since I had a sweet tooth, that being said though my protein was 25%, I'm lucky if I get it at 15%. Think I am going to attempt to eat the same way for 1/6/2021 as I did for 1/5/2021, which was basically.. all I ate was turkey ... then some sweets, but leave the sweets out.
I know before when I lost 50 lbs, I basically ate all the meat and veggies I wanted, throwing in some eggs, cheese, yogurt, plain oatmeal and peanut butter once in awhile. I didn't count anything, so I believe that is the route I am going to take once again, but this time I will count calories just to see where I am falling.
I go to the doctor on the 7th, not looking forward to it, but this year is starting out like last year did, which was great for me until my dad had his issues. So here's to hoping I am getting back on track from 2020 being a sh** show for the last half of the year.2 -
littleflutterby wrote: »Dec 4th
Sooooooo if anyone has any breakfast suggestions that don't contain eggs, or cheese, or nuts...or sugar because I don't eat refined sugar as part of my abstinence, I would appreciate it.
Are you able to eat bran? I am not real sure how your gut deals with strong grains but I find a good bran flake cereal, filling, or maybe some oatmeal, plain or with a little fruit.0 -
Quick check in team. It’s been a busy week here. Lots of appointments for the kids and errands to run. The start the year has proven to be a very busy one. I’m so tired all the time. Anyone else falling asleep by 8:30pm? Then again I do wake up 6 am latest every morning. I’m actually late today but I decided to be a little lazy this morning as my only appointment today is in the afternoon with my son luka for his braces. I’ve just had my breakfast and am about to be get myself dressed to go walk the hound. It’s snowing so Sam is exited to join us. It will be nice to get some fresh snowy air.
My eating has not been the best and I’m not doing good with my water and logging. Had burger king last night out of sheer laziness to cook. I got home late from another appointment and couldn’t be bothered. The scale is down 1 lb since Saturday and I’m struggling to get it moving. I’m still working out (today is rest day). It feels good to get out for my runs in the morning. I can wait for the gyms to open again fingers crossed 🤞🏻 I miss strength training.
Any way that’s it. I’m sorry I’ve not been active as I promised. I’m trying.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Sunday - 8577
Monday - 19,597
Tuesday - 17,492
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Hi Linda Will update my weight on Friday please.
Sorry for the late notice.
Hope you have fully recovered now.
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1/5 check in
drank water...yes
2280 steps plus 15 min on stationary bike & 20 min yoga
Close rings... yes
January Goals
Lose 1lb/week
Drink 90 ounces of water daily
7,000 steps/day
Close rings every day this month
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Good Morning Delightful Downsizers
.....I hope everyone is good on this fine Wednesday .... I start Physical Therapy this morning for my hips (if they don't cancel like they did on Monday) ...I hope it helps because I am tired of being in pain 
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CW 213.2
PW 217.4
LTD 31.8!!
Amazing loss!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?
Got to love those NSV’s. Increased water has so many benefits. Don’t over push yourself with exercise if you are not feeling good. Listen to your body and exercise when you feel better. Consume less calories than outputting and weight loss should follow.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:)
Great loss this week. I am looking forward to celebrate your journey to onderland.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
I hope you are feeling better. I think you are doing so well with your walks.Beautyofdreams wrote: »Food logged.
Under calorie budget.
Drank 128 oz water.
No exercise.
Slept 8 hrs. last night.
Went back to clinic to have more labs run and scheduled a pneumonia vaccination. Headache is feeling better and nausea is gone for the most part. Hoping to start walking again soon.
It has been an emotional evening. Have been texting back and forth with Kevin's oldest daughter. She had no time to grieve since she had to take care of his estate and the funeral and burial. Now she is finally grieving. I miss him too. We have been sharing memories of him tonight. It has brought up many emotions, but I think it has been cathartic for both of us. For many years his children did not accept me so I have been overwhelmed by the inclusion and acknowledgement of our relationship that they have shared with me.
Hope everyone is healthy and happy. Let your loved ones know what they mean to you every day.
Deb
I am glad you starting to feel better. Wait until you are better before you start exercising as you don’t want a setback. I am glad you are able to share your memories with Kevin’s kids.10hr shift #2 and this old girl is not used to being on my feet for that long. I am tired and made some bad decisions because if it. I am hungry and craving sweets. I was over calories today but logged everything and I am owning it. I overslept a little which caused me to not have enough time to pack food. I am off tomorrow so will hit reset and plan the rest of the week better. Next week, I am in the vaccine tent which means an even longer day and sitting all day, so no steps. Need to plan better!
Don’t be too hard on yourself. You are going through a big adjustment work wise and it may take a few days to adapt. It is funny how being tired affects our hunger level and cravings. Rest up tomorrow (today). I can’t imagine how stressful it is to work on the frontlines. Your work is really appreciated.1 -
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I am sorry I have run out of time. I will catch up on the rest of post later. I am going to pick up my keys now.5
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I realized late last night that I forgot to make my post for yesterday. It was late so I figured I'd do 2 days today. Guess I should have come here last night, I had 3 pages of posts to read this morning haha.
I've done a dance video for the last 2 days and it feels great to get back into it. My body missed working out for sure.
We have decided we are going to have lunches on hand for when we need them, and have more than one option. Yesterday I made a batch of Texas Chili, today or tomorrow I plan on making Roasted Broccoli Soup and red hamburger sauce. That reminds me, I need to go lay out chicken for honey sesame chicken.
Steps 1/4 9020
1/5 92093 -
Just got back from Physical Therapy ... I will be going twice a week for 1 month and then re-evaluate ..I am excited .. I am hoping this helps and that I can be pain free 6
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13,054. Steps done for the day. 🤪✌️3
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Sripalbhansali wrote: »13,054. Steps done for the day. 🤪✌️
Do you have steps for 1/3, 1/4 and 1/5 ?0 -
Yesterday's steps 11,2802
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
1/5/21 = 2898 steps, feeling ill, blood work today. Pretty sure I can get back to some exercise.4 -
littleflutterby
Lots of ideas online, just look up vegan breakfast ideas. I like oats, just got a carrot cake overnight oat recipe that I will try. Nut butters and fruit on rice cakes, coconut yogurt with fruit, potatoes with salsa, or cashew cheese sauces, making vegan french toast for my fam this weekend.2 -
littleflutterby wrote: »Dec 4th
Tried to copy you above, sorry.0 -
Tuesday’s check in
Steps: 6,699 ✅
Tracked: ✅
Sleep: ✅
Water: ✅
Healthy snacks: ❌
Finally, we have the keys to the new apartment. I brought a few things over but I ended up totally exhausted. I guess that is to be expected. I am going to rest for awhile and then get back to work on the move.
I can’t believe all the green on my report today. I am proud of myself. I went from sleeping constantly to not being able to sleep at all so I was so happy to get a good nights sleep. I will work on the snacks next week when we move.7 -
@lindamtuck2018 ,
Congratulations on getting the keys to your new home. It must be very exciting to start the move. Please take care of yourself and do what you can to move without over tiring yourself.2 -
Steps 1/5: 18,4711
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Tuesday’s check in
Steps: 6,699 ✅
Tracked: ✅
Sleep: ✅
Water: ✅
Healthy snacks: ❌
Finally, we have the keys to the new apartment. I brought a few things over but I ended up totally exhausted. I guess that is to be expected. I am going to rest for awhile and then get back to work on the move.
I can’t believe all the green on my report today. I am proud of myself. I went from sleeping constantly to not being able to sleep at all so I was so happy to get a good nights sleep. I will work on the snacks next week when we move.
Great day all around! Congrats on your keys! Take it easy though, you are still recovering. Hope you feel better and stronger every day. 1 -
1/06
Food logged.
Under calorie budget.
Drank 128 oz. water.
No exercise.
Slept 8 hours last night.
Had a lot of salty food today so expect the number on the scale to go up for a few days. Recalculated my MFP calories last night and it cut me back to 1200 again.
Then it said you will lose 0.9 lbs a week. Wish they wouldn't say that. It sets people up for unrealistic expectations then they freak out if the scale doesn't show x.x rate of loss.
Discovered how to use the weight loss ticker yesterday. It never really hit me how much weight I had lost until I saw the ticker image with the pounds left to lose. I rarely look back , choosing to look ahead. I weighed this much in high school when everyone called me fat. It stirred up a lot of insecurities and buried emotions. Amazing how hurtful those memories still are. Just something else to work through. Its more important to maintain healthy habits than to give headspace to those negative feelings.1 -
CW :187.2
PW: 187
SW: 187.2
Steps tracked 7,556
Not a great weigh in but not unexpected from the sugar I had last week. Down close to 2 lbs from the weekend.
Didn’t get to do my workout since my day got away from me. Tracked all day and went slightly over calories.
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sorry you aren’t feeling great but good to have answers. I have grown to enjoy oatmeal for breakfast and pretty quick to make, you can spice it up with toppings. Amazing job on your weight loss!!!littleflutterby wrote: »Dec 4th
* Track everything I eat ✔️
* Drink 2L water daily (minimum) ✔️
* Get out of bed by 9am every day ✔️
steps 9180
Dec 5th
* Track everything I eat ✔️
* Drink 2L water daily (minimum) ✔️
* Get out of bed by 9am every day ✔️
steps 2510
Hi all, I'm sorry but I won't be able to do any replies from the last couple of days- but I see some wonderful losses for the week!!! Great start to the month!
I had a whirlwind of a day. I got squeezed in with my family doctor and she is referring me to my local hospital (Humber is only about 5 min away from me) and then we will take it from there. I'll have an appointment with a surgeon.
I'm kinda relieved that they found something- because there is nothing worse than being told there is nothing wrong when there clearly is.
But I feel really bloated and gross, and have done the last 2 days. I'm going to rethink my diet- because fatty foods are not recommended and 2 of my main foods are eggs and cheese, both reasonably high in fat (even if it's good fat)
Sooooooo if anyone has any breakfast suggestions that don't contain eggs, or cheese, or nuts...or sugar because I don't eat refined sugar as part of my abstinence, I would appreciate it.
Right now I'm thinking fruit and yoghurt..... Or a protein shake and some fruit.
I'm nervous about potential surgery.... moreso my time off work. I can't work like this right now I'm a mess. I'm going to have to connect with my new manager and see what can be done and see if I can get a note from the doctor at the hospital.
But that's out of today. So I'm going to try and get some rest and tackle tomorrow when it comes!!!
I'm really happy with my loss this week and not at the same time. I'm so used to a 3+lb weight loss a week, so when it's less I get a bit grumpy. BUUUUUUUUT I did eat a bit more than in previous weeks and still not able to exercise. AND I am happy to be under 315lb, that was my mini target. Next is to get under 308 (That'll take me under 22 stone in british measurements) and under 300lb of course. With my health the way it is, if i can get under 308 within the month, I will be happy with that. I don't think getting under 300lb will be doable this month considering everything.... so next month I'll be in the 200's!!!
Right, off to bed!
Stay safe all xx
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