WaistAways - February 2021 Team Chat
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Good morning ☀️!
I love the idea of checking in. Today my goals are to drink my water, and exercise.
Have a great day everyone. Chat soon!
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Hi everyone
Back at work today, and it's amazing what can build up over a long weekend. We have far too much work on (a blessing and a curse) so stress levels are very high. I'm achy, but have arranged to go for a steady run with a friend after work as I will want to clear my head. It's a case of getting in the outdoors exercise whilst we can as the weather is due to turn snowy and icy again at the weekend. My rebounder is on it's way though which will give me another indoors option.
I need to look at the factors which cause water retention later. I've gained 100g a day Sun/Mon/today and I want a viable theory. I don't think I've lost enough yet to warrant a more substantial drop in calorie goal, but I'll double check that too. I'm happy with fluctuations but if it's an upwards trend I'd like to nip it in the bud - downside of nipping on the scale daily, but I just need a better understanding and I can start improving my diet/lifestyle off the back of it. It could be menstrual cycle related, though I can't track that as I have an IUD which prevents ovulation/bleeds.3 -
Hi everyone
Back at work today, and it's amazing what can build up over a long weekend. We have far too much work on (a blessing and a curse) so stress levels are very high. I'm achy, but have arranged to go for a steady run with a friend after work as I will want to clear my head. It's a case of getting in the outdoors exercise whilst we can as the weather is due to turn snowy and icy again at the weekend. My rebounder is on it's way though which will give me another indoors option.
I need to look at the factors which cause water retention later. I've gained 100g a day Sun/Mon/today and I want a viable theory. I don't think I've lost enough yet to warrant a more substantial drop in calorie goal, but I'll double check that too. I'm happy with fluctuations but if it's an upwards trend I'd like to nip it in the bud - downside of nipping on the scale daily, but I just need a better understanding and I can start improving my diet/lifestyle off the back of it. It could be menstrual cycle related, though I can't track that as I have an IUD which prevents ovulation/bleeds.
I definitely carry more weight at that time of the month! It usually comes straight off though so I just have to accept the monthly fluctuation.
My gym zoom class got cancelled today, so nearly ended up doing nothing.... But then thought of reporting that back here and didn't want to... So I threw myself out the door for a 5k run. 32.30minutes so not tooooo bad, considering I haven't been going consistently!5 -
Happy Tuesday!
@micki48 - well, this time the snow didn't come from up here! We're getting it now, and between this morning and Thursday we are expecting around 40 cm. That's around 20 inches. I wish your little granddaughter could come sledding on our crazy hill! We can start off up by our little cabin and go all the way down to the road more than a half mile away. It's a blast. Mind you, the trudge back up is less popular with the little ones... I used to have to drag them up when they were getting cranky.
@kiay131982 - hope you're getting through your day! Good to get the exercise part done in the morning so that you can survive the rest. Whew!
@fuschiabolero - congrats on a good loss! It feels great when that number aligns with the stars, doesn't it? Of course, when it doesn't we tend to forget how much fluctuation is normal, changing body composition might mean weight gain while getting leaner, sometimes we need to slow down a bit for a while, etc. etc. So hang on to the good feeling and don't sweat the other stuff
Only 8 more days that I have to put up with the dreaded hematoma on my butt! Can't wait to get that thing gone
My back will be happy to learn how to sit straight again after 10 months of crookedness 
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Tuesday Weigh-In
PW: 185.6
CW: 185.0
Eh. I know I haven't been as on top of things the last few days. Work has consistently kept me from working out when I would like to. Was still hoping more of the previous week's bloat would come off. (It might be that fun time of the month as well?) I set extra alarms today and *almost, almost actually got up to move some before work. I need some spark of motivation haha.
A little concerned about this week as the dinner I made is a bit higher calorie than I thought it would be, and the super bowl is Sunday, which I always love to make appetizers for. I have 2 friends coming to my place to watch it, and we all love to eat. And drink. I also have a happy hour (virtual) with some dear friends tonight, but I definitely won't be drinking/eating during that.
Hoping I can be efficient during the work hours so I have time for yoga and HIIT and dance cardio tonight!3 -
kiay131982 wrote: »My gym zoom class got cancelled today, so nearly ended up doing nothing.... But then thought of reporting that back here and didn't want to... So I threw myself out the door for a 5k run. 32.30minutes so not tooooo bad, considering I haven't been going consistently!
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Nevermind running, we might as well have been swimming, or perhaps building an ark. I think that's quite possibly the worst rain I've been running in - and my waterproofs could only do so much. I was wet enough to warrant stripping off on the inside door mat, rather than dripping my way through the house.
We did an hour - about halfway I realised I'd blistering one ankle, then 15 mins later the other followed, presumably due to being wet through, so I've ordered some higher socks and some blister plasters in the hopes that I can get out again later this week.
I've totally earned the lemon drizzle cupcake I just got out of the freezer 😃5 -
@jugar
Mbakhtiaruz
Sunday
PW 61.5kg
CW 61.5 kg
Ltd 7.3 kg
Hey everyone, sorry I ve not been active for the last month, I feel desperate most of the days and barely could excercise, tried my best to not attach to emotional eating for most of the days, did not have anything with added sugar but could not follow any other positive patterns. I was too exhausted and felt too blue most days to be able to leave the bed or log the food. Because of corrona measures I also work from home, since I work with laptop there was no need to even leave the bed. Unfortunately I am yet not in a normal mood and I am even too afraid to set goals for myself for this month, since I feel like a loser when I can not follow the plan.10 -
Oh, huzzah!Happy Tuesday!
Only 8 more days that I have to put up with the dreaded hematoma on my butt! Can't wait to get that thing gone My back will be happy to learn how to sit straight again after 10 months of crookedness
I'm so glad for you. It may actually be a little while before you can actually *sit* on that poor butt. I was thinking that a massage table with a face cradle would be the best way to "sleep" on your belly. I know...you hate it with a purple passion. However, your *neck* will love you for having an option that doesn't include turning it to one side or t'other whilst healing. I have a separate face cradle which can also be put on other surfaces for face/neck support (face up or down).
I'd be happy to meet you at the border with it! Surely they'd let me come across to drop it off?
Present the idea to a Physio or Occupational therapist and see if they can hitch you up to a good alternative.
We got over a foot of snow and actually spent some time doing impromptu sledding this afternoon. It was the best way to get Monica outside (after spending much of the day in phone calls). I'll see if I can post one of the pics. I re-learned that it's best to keep arms tucked in and use the full body to slow the sled. My left shoulder isn't very happy with me. Oh well. I'll take a soak in some epsom salts tonight.
My food has been good today and getting several loads of laundry done has helped me take more steps. I also did a tad of shoveling. I didn't bother doing much since the landlord plows, but we do need to move the cars out of the driveway before that can happen.
I'll weigh in tomorrow morning and see how the last week has gone.
I'll be doing some baking tonight but it's of a kind of cookie I don't overeat. I'm actually about to look up the recipe. They're HobNobs. Lovely British oat cookie dipped in melted chocolate. Yummy.
Have a great night everyone. Stay safe and healthy.
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Thank you for letting us know - you're certainly having a tough time, but I think you have done really well to stick with your no-sugar rule, and not to gain any weight. That is a big success, even if you don't feel like it is much. I'm not sure how strict your lockdown rules are, but I hope you can get outdoors to breathe some fresh air and walk a bit. That can make a big difference in your mood. It is not a great time for setting goals, but sticking with your sugar ban and trying to be aware of emotional eating are important to help you not go completely off the rails. I hope things will ease up soon! Many hugs flying your waymbakhtiaruz wrote: »Sunday
PW 61.5kg
CW 61.5 kg
Ltd 7.3 kg
Hey everyone, sorry I ve not been active for the last month, I feel desperate most of the days and barely could excercise, tried my best to not attach to emotional eating for most of the days, did not have anything with added sugar but could not follow any other positive patterns. I was too exhausted and felt too blue most days to be able to leave the bed or log the food. Because of corrona measures I also work from home, since I work with laptop there was no need to even leave the bed. Unfortunately I am yet not in a normal mood and I am even too afraid to set goals for myself for this month, since I feel like a loser when I can not follow the plan.
THAT is dedication! Take care of those blisters and enjoy every single delicious bite of the cupcake.Nevermind running, we might as well have been swimming, or perhaps building an ark. I think that's quite possibly the worst rain I've been running in - and my waterproofs could only do so much. I was wet enough to warrant stripping off on the inside door mat, rather than dripping my way through the house.
We did an hour - about halfway I realised I'd blistering one ankle, then 15 mins later the other followed, presumably due to being wet through, so I've ordered some higher socks and some blister plasters in the hopes that I can get out again later this week.
I've totally earned the lemon drizzle cupcake I just got out of the freezer 😃
@evelynladams527
Thanks for taking care of me from a distance! I will talk with the hospital people tomorrow and ask what kind of equipment I can borrow to make things OK. They are usually really good about sending you home with the things you need so that they can get rid of you as soon as possible
It sounds like you had a good day even if your shoulder is a bit grouchy. Watch those hobnobs, now! 1 -
@sarkrisd (well, you're Tuesday but I'll remind you for today anyhow!)
@offitgoes
@PlaneMonkey
@AshenMoon
@evelynladams527
@KellyBgetsFit
@tschwery
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Met all goals today. Steps 13,5214
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I did it. 50 minutes of Ring Fit on a Tuesday night. Didn't wanna. But I did anyway.
@mbakhtiaruz I am in the same boat. Everything feels bad and its very hard to set goals for a future that looks so bleak.
You're not a loser my friend, even if you feel that way sometimes. You are a human being going through some miserable times. If you are just maintaining a baseline you are already doing pretty darn good and I am proud of you.
Try to get some sun. A vitamin D tablet might help too. It becomes a negative cycle when you feel bad and your health gets bad so you feel worse, etc.6 -
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BOTH of you!!!!2 -
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I second that! Great job ladies!!
@mbakhtiaruz I was going to tell you that you were not a loser as well, but could not have put it better than @Terytha. Amber, your honest, heartfelt words made me tear up. Everything you said is so true. These are trying times. You are doing just exactly what you need to be doing. We take each day and approach is as best we can. Give yourself grace for everything else. You've got this and you can always come here for support.
@terytha Congratualtions on 50 minutes of Ring Fit. That is amazing. Making yourself do it when you don't want to is the epitome of discipline. Good for you.
@Gidgitgoescrazy Hope your first day went great! I imagine you are pretty tired tonight. I'm cheering for you over here.
It was cold and REALLY windy here today. I only went outside to take dessert to my neighbor. I did however get right out of bed this morning and did a 12 minute Pilates routine. Sounds like it wasn't much, but it was intense. I plan to do Pilates M, W, F at the very least. I met my step goal bouncing on my big exercise ball for 26 minutes. My water was good today, but I need to go log my food now. I know. I know. I need to do it as I go. I did log breakfast though.
Hope everyone can dig themselves out from the snow if you have it. Hope everyone else is doing well.
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WAISTAWAYS WEEK 4 STEP RESULTS
TOTAL TEAM STEPS (Take two because I lost it the first time.
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664,117
STEP STARS
1st - @jugar 106,668
2nd - @KellyBgetsfit 88,867
3rd - @sunny9847 88,410
STEPPERS MEETING DAILY STEP GOAL
@jugar 7/7
@Sunny9847 7/7
@Kali225 6/7
@kellybget 5/7[
@MandiSaysHey 5/7
@YinxFed 5/7
Great stepping team!!!!
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JANUARY FINAL STEP TEAM RESULTS
TOTAL TEAM STEPS - 2,775,179
TOP STEPPERS
1st - @Kali225 419,624
2nd - @jugar 416,148
3rd - @KellyBgetsfit 358,096
CONGRATULATIONS!/b]5 -
@mbakhtiaruz it’s sounds like a tough time. It’s good to see you post here there’s a lot of us to cheer you on! 🌸💐🌺 I hope today is better3
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Happy Wednesday everyone!!! How’s everyone’s week been so far? Are you sticking to your weekly goals? It has been kinda a rough wee for me so far. I stayed under calories yesterday but the weekend and Monday where NOT on my side.. now I’m trying to fix my mistakes lol.. well that is all folks, just wanted to stop and check in mid week and say HEYYYYYYYY 🙋♀️6
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Wednesday weigh-in
PW 88.4
CW 87.5
Very very happy with this.4 -
Username: PlaneMonkey
Weigh-in day: Wednesday
PW: 207.6 Lbs
CW: 205.0 Lbs
LTD: 39 Lbs
(YaY!)
I swear I wrote a post last night to @mbakhtiaruz but I must have pressed the DONE button instead of Post Reply. I hope you feel better and keep checking in here. We all need support in these trying times.
@Gidgitgoescrazy how was the first day?!?!?! Good or bad, we wanna hear it!
@SMcFall0215 Happy Wednesday! So far I have been sticking to my weekly goals, just got sidetracked from my exercise yesterday cause I wasn't allowed to make noise when I got home (Hubby was still on a late work call) but I will get back on it today! Keep the good vibes coming Team5 -
PlaneMonkey wrote: »Username: PlaneMonkey
Weigh-in day: Wednesday
PW: 207.6 Lbs
CW: 205.0 Lbs
LTD: 39 Lbs
(YaY!)
Woohoo! That's amazing!3 -
PW 152.8
CW 151.6
Sorry friends, life is hard right now and I am struggling to keep up.7 -
CW 212.1
I’ll take it.5 -
Look at all the green today!
@Pearl4686 - YAY! Remember this beautiful feeling and go go go!
@sarkrisd - Every green bit counts. 0.6 pounds green is better than that other colour!
@PlaneMonkey - you keep that up, and you'll be in Onederland really, really soon
@KellyBgetsfit - did you just apologize for losing 1.2 pounds? You are doing great, especially during a crazy time full of struggles. With tiny children. Holy moly, rock that tiara today and remember that it's a long road you're on, not an instant change. No apologies
@SMcFall0215 Thanks for asking and checking in. Wednesday is a great day to hunker down and get the mistakes fixed. Good for you! I'm doing well today - even though I'm waiting for the telephone to ring and can't go outside until the hospital calls with all the details about what I need to do when before this surgery ONE week from today. I have to get a covid test on Monday, even though I have been self-isolating completely since they gave me the surgery date, and then I have a raft of questions to ask. So yeah, I feel like the proverbial teenager waiting for the phone to ring. Luckily I pre-planned my lunch or I'd be eating everything in sight! There are lots of gorgeous greens growing in my indoor salad garden, some beautiful sheep's milk feta cheese, local hothouse tomatoes, lima beans... It will be delish. I'm hungry!
Great step results, everyone! I'm glad I had a strong January, because this month will be a slow one. The rest of you keep on keeping on with all those big numbers. Great job! And thanks @micki48 for tracking all those millions.
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1 week... I hope time flies for you @jugar!
My rebounder arrived today. 30 minutes on that and I know about it, blimey. I couldn't go for a walk at lunch as my ankles are too sore to wear more than slippers, and whilst 30 mins on the rebounder was tough (and dragged a little, even watching TV) it felt effective. I needed 30 mins to get healthcare points, but I think I could do shorter bursts in the future, combined with resistance bands or mobility work.
I'm doing well on the water, exercise and 5-a-day; still eating more chocolate/crisps than I probably should but for now it fits within my calories and I'm already noticing fruit taking up more of my snacking budget.
The 300g had dropped off this morning too - I'd love to see below 86kg by my next weigh in on Monday, but either way it'll come soon enough.4 -
Met all goals today. Steps 12,728.2
have a great day! 
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