Downsizers - February 2021 Team Chat
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Beautyofdreams wrote: »2/02
Logged all food.
Stayed within calorie budget.
Drank 96 oz. water.
Moved for 20 minutes.
I am feeling like a fraud today. All my insecurities about my weight are out in full force. Normally I feel pretty confident that I can lose weight and that I am now an average size (10)
and that I will keep on exercising and eating within calories.
Today, for the second time since last March, I am having doubts. I feel like an obese person masquerading as a normal weight person. Wondering how long before old habits creep back and if I can reach goal weight? The irony of this is that I have lost a total of 69.7 lbs and have 18.3 lbs to go before reaching the ideal weight for my height.
So embarrassed to say this, but hope this is okay to admit.
Never feel embarrassed to admit when you're struggling. We're a group of people who definitely understand! I go through this too, have had the same thoughts recently. Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and think I look great and other times all I can see is the obese person I've always been. Like somehow the hard work and weight loss was a dream. I've tried to lose weight so many times, sometimes partially successfully, but I've always failed somewhere along the way and reverted back to old habits gaining back anything I lost and usually more.
This time is different because it has to be. This has to finally be the end of starting over. There is no fail this time. I too am getting close to goal, though I'm a little farther than you are. Feel the feelings you have, and then let them go. You got this4 -
@littleflutterby
It sucks seeing those ‘set backs’ but someone recently told me this, and it helped. Losing weight is not a race, it’s a marathon. On the long haul, there are bound to be ‘rest periods’ or ‘down times’, but what’s important is to keep on going!
@beautyofdreams
I think it’s important for people to be able to express themselves without judgment. It’s great that you reached out and you were honest about how you’re feeling. When I lost a bunch of weight a few years ago, I remember a friend telling me she thought I had body dysmorphic disorder, because in a conversation, it was obvious I still thought of myself as my biggest self. It was eye opening. But I certainly understand the feeling like you’re an imposter, or this isn’t the real you. But it is!! I hope now that you’ve voiced it, it’ll start having less power over you.
I’ve been stressed because of work, but I had a really productive day, so I’m feeling great about that. My kitty is also on the mend and only had me up once over the night. I’m hoping I can sleep through the night tonight. Because I expressed some goals yesterday, I found myself thinking more about it today, and made more of an effort! It snowed today, and though I’m not going to make my step goal today, I knew after a very sedentary day, if I shoveled both my neighbour’s city walks including my own, I’d get in a few more steps. So that’s what I did!
✔️48 oz. water/day
✔️ One healthy snack/day
❓ In bed by 10:30 three nights this week. It’s 9:40 now, so if I start packing things up, I can make it tonight!!
✔️ Check in daily with this group
✘ 4,000 steps today
I hope everyone has a great day tomorrow!4 -
Thank you @Tazaria87, your reply perfectly sums up what I am feeling now. This is the second time that I have lost weight(lost 93 lbs in 2010/2011) and find myself comparing current progress to a premenopausal me.
@heatherbluebell , thank you. I actually think see a mix of large and smaller bits. My belly and thighs are quite fluffy while the rest of me feels firm. All encased in a lot of loose saggy skin. Oh, the joys of post menopause!
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I know that we're already a month into 2021 but my sister in law just shared her coloring exercise tracker which I thought was pretty ingenious. She was using it as a way to gamify hitting her goal of 20 exercise days / month but of course you could color in the days for drinking your water quota, hitting 10,000 steps, no junk food day, or whatever you're using for a daily or monthly goal. If you're using it to track exercise, one site suggested different colors for different days (cardio, strength, yoga, active rest day, etc.). The basic idea is that it's a motivational tool to 'fill in' the days. There's a number of variations available which you can download and print - I searched on exercise coloring calendar.
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Good morning everyone! Weight didn’t go down much this week
Wt = 137.7lbs (down 0.1😂). At least not up!
Goals for this week:
1) Track all food all week
2) Stay under allotted calories at least 6 days this week.
Someone please yell at me if I don’t do these two things 😆5 -
CW :184.6
PW: 183.6
SW: 187.2
Steps: 2/1 11,428
2/2 8,707
Disappointed in gain but feeling bloated. Must be TOM. I have been sticking with all my workouts and meal plan. Need to reevaluate snacks choices. Hope everyone is having a good week!4 -
Yesterday's steps 10,0321
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@iradi8
Look at you go! Onderland is in sight and I am so excited for you.
@azkunk
It is so hard to let go of our fur babies. I lost Molly last March and I still miss her everyday. I adopted her at 13 and only got to spend 8 months of loving her. I hope the appointment goes as well as it can and I am sending you a hug.
@Beautyofdreams
It is more than ok to admit how you are feeling. As a team we are here to understand, listen and offer suggestions. I go through this also. One thing I find that helps is to look at before and after pictures. My daughter will always send me a picture when I express this to her. I lost a good bit of weight in 2000 and I also find myself comparing my progress both times. It is hard to for forget the changes our body has gone through since then. Menopause being a particularly big one.2 -
@kdlgiannoulis
I have a megaphone and am prepared to yell if need. A loss is a loss, congrats!
@rlaskey2
I think you found you answer for the gain. Great job sticking to your workouts and meal plan.2 -
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@Beautyofdreams - you lost every single one of those pounds through hard work, determination and will power. You did that, no one else. You are strong and should allow yourself to celebrate that loss. You are a new person both mentally and physically. Let go of that old you with all of those doubts and negative feelings. Feel the proud of where you are now. You have the tools to reach your goal and maintain it. My health coach make me set goals each week for nutrition, fitness and mindfulness. I am not the best in the mindfulness realm but I have been trying daily affirmations and they do make a difference.
@jimboden3 - that’s really cool. Thanks for sharing
@kdlgiannoulis - a loss is a loss 🤩
@rlaskey2 - great job staying on track. That excess water weight will come off by next weigh-in
@lindamtuck2018 - thank you2 -
Tuesday’s check in
Steps 4,514 ✅
Sleep ✅
Water ✅
Track ✅
Guys, I am still struggling with hunger and again i was over calories. I tracked it all though. 😊 I would appreciate some suggestions from you all. I am particularly looking for a carb I can eat at my bedtime snack. I have the protein down pat. What are some of your night snacks? I am afraid the hunger is going to turn into binges.
I walked the hallway once yesterday and I am aiming to do it twice today. Hopefully, another all green day tomorrow!
Happy Hump Day!2 -
Now that we found what pushed you to begin your journey let’s learn about your plans.
What diet plan are you following? ie keto, calorie counting, WW1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Tuesday’s check in
Steps 4,514 ✅
Sleep ✅
Water ✅
Track ✅
Guys, I am still struggling with hunger and again i was over calories. I tracked it all though. 😊 I would appreciate some suggestions from you all. I am particularly looking for a carb I can eat at my bedtime snack. I have the protein down pat. What are some of your night snacks? I am afraid the hunger is going to turn into binges.
I walked the hallway once yesterday and I am aiming to do it twice today. Hopefully, another all green day tomorrow!
Happy Hump Day!
I often have microwave popcorn or an apple with peanut butter2 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Now that we found what pushed you to begin your journey let’s learn about your plans.
What diet plan are you following? ie keto, calorie counting, WW
I am counting macros and consulting a health coach. It is definitely keeping me focused and on track.
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Tuesday’s check in
Steps 4,514 ✅
Sleep ✅
Water ✅
Track ✅
Guys, I am still struggling with hunger and again i was over calories. I tracked it all though. 😊 I would appreciate some suggestions from you all. I am particularly looking for a carb I can eat at my bedtime snack. I have the protein down pat. What are some of your night snacks? I am afraid the hunger is going to turn into binges.
I walked the hallway once yesterday and I am aiming to do it twice today. Hopefully, another all green day tomorrow!
Happy Hump Day!
I have a handful of some type of nut...walnuts, almonds or my favorite pistachios ( I am known to eat to many of these)... I bought the ones without the shell this time and eat 1/4 of a cup either on salads or by themselves
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Now that we found what pushed you to begin your journey let’s learn about your plans.
What diet plan are you following? ie keto, calorie counting, WW
I follow the Keto Diet.... Since I was struggling with really bad migraines and I was type 2 diabetic ...I came back to the Keto diet which has put me at the pre diabetic stage and no more migraines ....I have fun with meal prepping since I am a hoarder of Keto cookbooks
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Happy hump day 🐪 !!
I’m sorry I haven’t checked in much. I’m struggling to get myself on here. I do tend to post more often on my profile page so anyone who wants to add me you are more than welcome.
I’ve had a couple of busy days here. I did my workouts on Sunday and Monday but yesterday I had an appointment in the morning with my endocrinologist which went really well and today my Sam is home so I can’t go to the gym when he is here. He also had an appointment this afternoon. But the plan is to go to the gym on Thursday and Friday to complete my 4 sessions this week. I might even hit the gym on Saturday for a pure cardio day. We shall see.
I quickly looked through the messages as there were so many. I’m always so pleased to see how active this team is. Whether you are having success or you are struggling it’s great that you are here finding support, and encourage from your teammates.
I’m so proud of you all. ❤️
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Sunday - 14,237
Monday - 14,261
Tuesday - 15,270
Wednesday - coming 🔜
Thursday - coming 🔜
Friday - coming 🔜
Saturday - coming 🔜
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check in for feb. 2
logging - yes
exercise - yes
steps - 6732
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps
Jan. 31 - 9798
Feb. 1 - 981
Feb. 2 - 6732
So, I did my knee clinic exercises yesterday and my knee and foot have improved. I'm having some problems with my upper back. I actually had a herniated disk many moons ago, so my back is a bit finicky.
Question from Linda:
What diet are you following?
Hi Linda. I don't think I'm on anything specific, but I'm creating my own regimen based on how my body responds to different foods. I don't eat any grains though I eat other carbs and I'm cutting way down on fruit and sticking with fruit like berries that have lower sugar content. On the whole flour bothers me, and sugar (even natural sugar) seems to make me gain weight so I have to limit or have only some variations of these foods. Predominantly , I am counting calories but always not eating grains, limiting fruit and trying to not overeat in the areas of carbohydrates and sugar.
I never have been a big vegetable eater, but I made a brocoli and a spinach soup yesterday and I find they are both good!
I hope everyone has a super Wednesday!
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Daily Post February 2
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 108oz
Steps 9107
Exercise Chest/Back Lift & 29min Inc
Dance Fit Video
To answer the above question- I do a mostly primal diet, while counting calories and doing intermittent fasting.2
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