WaistAways - January 2021 Team Chat
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Hello everyone
PW: 218.2
CW: 218
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Happy Saturday, I hope!
@eggfreak
Our birthdays are 2 days apart! Well done on killing the hair dye (I did it at 50), and we'll help hold you to your 1 pound goal. Go for the high volume eating as much as possible (foods that take up lots of room but don't have too many calories), and see how it goes. Stress makes it so difficult - take those deep breaths before taking the big bites. And YES on the workweek hustle! I have been slacking on actual steps - I make it to my 10,000 by doing more exercise bike, but it is not the same. Let's do it
@micki48 @evangsimmons170 @ells_runs @CanadianGiraffe @evelynladams527 and other quiet ones -
Hoping you're doing OK
missing you all...
@KellyBgetsfit
Such a relief that you didn't put on that 1.6 pounds since Wednesday! But it can fluctuate that much anyhow. If your weight keeps going up, the first thing is to double (triple) check that your calorie count is accurate, and if so, it might be time to lower it a bit. As you get lighter, you need fewer
Being one of the 5-foot barely 1-inch people, I know how miserable that can be, but you'll get used to it! More veggies (I should write a song)
I just ate breakfast a couple of hours ago, and I'm hungry. Grrrrr. Probably time for water, right?4 -
Pw 164.4
Cw 163
Not super happy, but its going the right way, and that's what is important...
I am down for a challenge I need that push...
Got the dogs walk out of the way, now I will do some gentle yoga since I can't sweat today, lol. I got Christmas put away yesterday so all I have to do today is vacuum and dust
Have a great Saturday!5 -
Gidgitgoescrazy wrote: »Pw 164.4
Cw 163
Not super happy, but its going the right way, and that's what is important...
Not super happy with a 1.4 pound loss?? Welcome to the "getting close to goal" slow down! It is a good thing! It means you have less to lose.
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@eggfreak olive oil cake with breakfast sounds so, so good right now haha. I actually totally agree with you - I do wake up and enjoy mornings, but should aim to be a Morning Exercise Person. The bed is just too comfy. [It's noon now and I have been up and at em but find myself once again planted on my (now made) bed.]
I would be very down for a workweek hustle! I run them with my family members who have fitbits, but we tend to lose consistency after a few weeks' spurt at a time. My email for fitbit is kagoglia3@gmail.com if anyone wants to add me!
@Gidgitgoescrazy and @healthygirlintransit losses!! fabulous!
@KellyBgetsfit glad you caught that you didn't actually gain anything. It goes without saying, but keep pushing - we are all pushing with you!!
This is my first weekend after changing my weigh-in day. I am excited because I don't feel cravings or like I will binge, as I so often do on a Saturday. I gave myself a TON of household things to do today to keep myself busy. I am moving apartments in early March (very excited because this place has too many quirks that irk me) and I want to start weeding through closets and getting rid of things right now. I also have to sell an extra dining set. I'm going to try putting it on Facebook Marketplace? We'll see. It's not worth anything so I feel like $50 is fair haha.
Added 1 more mile ran in January yesterday! 3/21 down. And I did a 20 min booty workout with bands after a late work night. Happy with that. And I decided in the end of 2020 that I wanted to try to pick up the violin again so I ordered one and it arrived yesterday! (Any hobby that isn't "snacking in front of Netflix" will be an improvement over the last 7 years of my life.)
Happy Saturday, team!4 -
Hallo Team! I blipped big time this week 😥 Lunch time on Tuesday I've learned that my dad passed away. He had a stroke. He was 71 and really overweight 😥 If that's not a wake up call for me I don't know what is 😥
My dad and I fell out years ago. I've had bad upbringing. My mum died when I was 2 years old and it was me and my dad only for few years. He remarried when I was 7. My step mum was ok until my two sisters were born. After that she didn't need me anymore and she was right cow 😥 I was right stroppy teenager myself 😥 my dad couldn't cope and send me to live in UK with my aunt. I hated it, I'm Polish born and couldn't speak English. I was only 16 at the time. Wanted to go out and meet friends but couldn't communicate 😥
Anyway .... Years passed by, I've learned to speak the language, I met my hubby, got three beautiful children.
Last time I saw my dad was 16 years ago. He came to see me when I was about to give birth to my first son. It coincided with my dad's birthday. I said I take you to the pub for a drink and instead I gave birth to my son. So they both shared birthday. But my dad never sent my son a card, no phonecall, no message. Even if we tried 😥
I'm heartbroken, and I feel guilty that even if he didn't want to, I didn't try harder to built bridges.
He had his family and I wasn't part of it for the last at least 25 years, since I left Poland 😥
But I'm still so hurt and only now I realise how much I love him and how much I will miss him 😥 My birthday is on Monday 😥
All I did this week was eating a lot of food and I had a few alcoholic drinks.
Today was funeral and I couldn't even go 😥 if I managed to find a flight to Poland (most aeroplanes are cancelled) I would have to quarantine in Poland for two weeks so still couldn't attend the funeral 😥
I'm absolutely heartbroken. But after today I will get myself together and start again.
Very sorry for my gain and late weigh in ❤️
If you can, go and hug your loved ones 🥰 You never know when you will see them for the last time.
R.I.P DAD ❤️❤️❤️
Current weight 216lbs ❤️13 -
ells_runs
So sorry for your loss. I will give my loved ones an extra hug today. Please take care of yourself and remember how amazing you are!2 -
Saturday weigh in (It is Saturday, right?)
Week 1
PW 196
CW 196
This is truly a testiment to how good the beginning of my week was because once all hell broke loose on Wednesday, all bets were off. It's all a blur. I wasn't awful but I sure didn't log. I was extremely stressed and all my brain cells were being consumed by the attempted coup of our government here in the US. I am making my list and working to check things off today. Hopefully, I am fully back on track again. Hopeful things happen and things calm down. Now, I better go read all the posts that I have missed. Hugs!7 -
@ells_runs hugs to you!1
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I would be very down for a workweek hustle!I run them with my family members who have fitbits, but we tend to lose consistency after a few weeks' spurt at a time. My email for fitbit iskagoglia3@gmail.comif anyone wants to add me!
@Kali225 I sent you a friend request on fitbit and then I will invite you to workweek Hustle. Anyone else?
@ells_runs I am so sorry to hear of your loss. That is so hard. It is not your fault. You were a child when all of this happened to you. You need to look forward and not back. Hold on to whatever fond memories you have and let them comfort you. But know, there is nothing wrong with the choices you made. They were choices that you needed to make for you. While I can't compare my life to yours, my dad was stupid toward the end of his life after my mom had passed. He thought new wife's family was THE family. It tore us apart. I was sad. Felt heartbroken, but I did what I needed to do for my little family and to protect myself. I loved my dad, but couldn't change how he behaved. Luckily, we were able to have a little healing, but I mourned my dad after he turned his back on me. I'm not sure that will help. But mostly, I want you to know not to beat yourself up for what you did to protect yourself. Hang on to whatever good memories you have. Now, focus your healing you and loving your family. Hugs to you. And give yourself some time to get back on track. We are here for you.5 -
Username: Sunny9847
Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW (Previous Weight): 126
CW (Current Weight): 123.4 Today
Met all goals today. Steps 13,9017 -
@ells_runs I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine what you are going through. Prayers for you.
@Kali225 and @jugar thanks for the support. I love this group. Today, I made sure to measure everything. To be honest, I am very good at estimating measurements, except for cheese. If I don't measure cheese, I will use too much.
@micki48 Can I join the fitbit hustle? I do one with another group of friends, but I could really use the motivation right now. My email is kcburlinski@gmail.com Thanks.
@gidgitgoescrazy that is a great loss!!!3 -
@Kali225
You are SO on fire! I love the energy and the way you are diverting your weekend indulgences. Changing your weigh-in day can really help that - I remember way back some time last year when @Gidgitgoescrazy was fighting weekend issues and changed her weigh-in date to Mondays. It seemed to really help! She is now back to Saturdays and keeping it together - the habit of weekends can change. It looks like you're on for a good workweek fitbit hustle this week too. Let's go!
@ells_runs
Thank you for telling us about your father. There are many years of love and distance to reconcile in there, and it is so hard when you have to do that alone. If he is old enough, talk with your son who shares his birthday - that is an odd but special bond. My adopted son has the same birthday as my mom, and even though they are not related by blood, that helped him learn about family and connections. It is complicated, and you have done a wonderful thing by going on, learning a new language, and setting up a life with your own family. They'll see your love and your pain, and love you even more for it. Please do not apologize about turning to food and drink during such a difficult time. If you'd like to have a couple of weeks with no weigh ins, or even the whole month, so that you can give yourself some breathing room for a while, let me know. You can always come in and post about how things are going. Keep well, and let yourself love your imperfect father. And happy birthday Monday! Another Capricorn -- there are a few of us lurking around in here
@micki48
Yes - what a demented week. Glad to see you back! So you had a good beginning of the week, and now a good end to the week. Not too much damage done (unlike certain other places!). I find that stomping out a lot of steps helps during times of frustration, outrage, bewilderment - whatever way it takes you! I had a great snowshoe today to help with the worries about what is next!
@sunny9847
Great job! That is an impressive 1st week - be sure to take it carefully this coming week to avoid the rebound. Don't cut too much - keep it nice and even. Staying the same for a week would not be a bad result - you are small, and losing over a pound in a week is a lot (fellow small person talking here...), so losing 2.6 is really a lot! Don't try to reproduce the same kind of loss 2 weeks in a row, or you'll be so hungry you'll scare people
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@micki48 steps for January 9
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CurvyCalorie wrote: »@micki48 steps for January 9
17,922
@CurvyCalorie Keri, could you repost 1/5 (Tuesday) I seemed to miss it? Thanks:)
@micki48Can I join the fitbit hustle? I do one with another group of friends, but I could really use the motivation right now. My email iskcburlinski@gmail.comThanks.
@KellyBgetsfit Got you Kelly! Sent you an invite. I didn't know you were on fitbit or I would have invited you long ago.1 -
LAST CALL!
because you know I am
Get these weigh-ins posted - thanks!
@evelynladams527
@evangsimmons170
@CanadianGiraffe
@Steph1498
@spyro88
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@ells_runs So very sorry for your loss. That is just a tough situation, and a very hard way to start a new year. Sending hugs your way.
@jugar thanks! Your snowshoeing commitment is similarly admirable! My dad has a couple pairs at my parents' place in the Catskills in NY. We always cross our fingers for good snow - maybe I can take them for a spin this season!
@micki48 thank you for setting the challenge up! Got friend requests from Liselyn and Sylvia too, yay! Off we go!
Also, steps for the last 2 days: (I think I posted all the others but let me know if I missed one!)
1/8: 15,209
1/9: 19,165
Amazing what a call to help my parents with some technology troubleshooting can do for my steps - I have to pace when I talk to them or I will lose my mind that they insist the password isn't resetting. Millennial problems??4 -
Step aerobics for 60 min at med-hard level and 8066 steps4
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CW 179.42
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PW: 163.4?
CW: 161.4
I’ve been fasting and reducing carbs this week. Also no alcoholic drinks for all of January. Looks like my body likes the focus.6 -
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Username: ChiaGnome
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW (Previous Weight): 186
CW (Current Weight): 189
Welp, I bounced back in weight after a big dip last Sunday. At one point this week I was 9 lbs up (in one week!) so at least it's down a bit from there. I'm currently getting tested for autoimmune diseases - my Dr. thought I had something going on with my thyroid. Turns out it's negative for that, but I do have antibodies present that indicate something else is going on.
Stress and lack of sleep have been my biggest obstacles this week. I'm working towards getting a better work-life balance, but right now there isn't anything I can do but keep pushing. So there's my catharsis, I'm putting my tiny violin away now and literally and figuratively getting back to work! Good luck everyone!7 -
Sunday weigh in:
PW - 186.5
CW - 185.8
Green! 5 -
CW: 167
The holiday bloat is easing up slowly. But its fine. I'm still having trouble getting back into things so I definitely haven't been all that great about tracking all my munchies.4 -
Finally I'm back online! We had a scheduled power outage today that was supposed to be tomorrow (according to the Hydro Québec website). I got off to a late start with the tallies, but they are done now at last. We were left in the dust by some of the teams but we did very well, in my mind. 60% of our team lost at least a bit, and that could use some raising. Let's see how many green weigh-ins we can get this week, no matter how tiny the losses. Game?
So far today's are looking good. And @ChiaGnome don't worry about a bit of a bounce-back after a larger loss. It will even out.
Congrats to our top 3 losers: (official results being posted soon!)
@sarkrisd
@sunny9847
@ChiaGnome
I must say I am pleased that we did not have the extreme losses that a few people on other teams did. I know it is post-holiday bloat loss, combined with new year enthusiasm, but those kinds of losses are not sustainable or advisable. Thanks for keeping it real on the Waistaways!!
OK - outdoors with me.7 -
The Green Challenge Percentage of people who lost weight this week. No matter how small the loss the weights are recorded in green. Remember that even if your team doesn’t rank the highest in weight loss for the week you can still be the Green Percentage winner by having the most losses in your team! So keep it up!! 
Wayyyyy to go on having a great week!! Keep up the good work and let's crush next week!!
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@micki48 I think I missed that you all had a fitbit challenge. 🤷♀️
Steps
Sun 8,657
Mon 12,226
Tues 5,495
Wed 6,583
Thurs 9,837
30 min intervals
Fri 8,967
20 min elliptical
Sat 14,206
35 min intervals
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Nope, you haven't missed it - the workweek hustle starts tomorrow morning.KellyBgetsfit wrote: »@micki48 I think I missed that you all had a fitbit challenge. 🤷♀️
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Met all goals today. Steps 12,088.5
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