Downsizers - February 2021 Team Chat
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Did you have 0's for 1/31 and 2/1?0 -
What diet plan are you following (ie. keto, calorie counting, WW)?
Basic calorie counting is currently working for me as long as;- I make sure I'm regularly in a calorie deficit (calories eaten < calories burned)
- I try to get enough protein and fit in strength training (weight lifting) to minimize muscle loss and raise my metabolism
Maybe I'll need to revise or refine my approach when I hit a plateau but for right now the numbers on the scale are still on a slow, somewhat bumpy, but downward coast so this simple approach is working for me.
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Good morning,
Yesterday's steps 14,5122 -
@azkunk, @Megan_smartiepants1970, @lelbarou
Thanks for the snack ideas
@mari_moulin
So glad to see you getting those gym sessions done. I know you love Zumba so have you been doing that online at all?
@lelbarou
So glad your knee and foot have improved. Hopefully, you back gets better soon!
@Tazaria87
Well done meeting all your daily goals!2 -
@888Angie888
I am confident you can reach your step goal.
@missGYST
You are doing all the necessary things to lose weight so it will happen. Those pounds will start to drop.
@heatherbluebell
I love those goals. I especially like the sleep goal. You have made me think about mine. Mine is to get 7 hours every night but that is not doable so I think I am going to change it to 5 nights. Thanks for the idea!
@jimboden3
Slow is good. That is my approach right now also. I like the exercise colouring you posted.2 -
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Wednesday’s check in
Steps 4,234 ✅
Sleep ✅
Water ✅
Track ✅
I have a telephone dietitian’s appointment by phone in 10 minutes so I have to be quick. It is my diabetic dietitian not the eat disorder one. I loved reading everyone’s approach to their eating plan. Thanks for sharing.
I still only got one “walk” in the hallway yesterday but I did 12 laps instead of 10. I will do one as soon as my appointment is over and one after lunch. It’s meal planning day!
Off to make a coffee so I am fully awake for the appointment. Have a fantastic day!4 -
Feb. 3 check in
logging - yes and under
exercise - yes - walking
steps - 8197
So, I took my walk, but my foot is still a little bothersome. I think I will give it a few more days. If it's still bothering me, I might go to the chiropodist. I have been offered and accepted a part-time permanent teaching position. It isn't a ton of hours, but it puts me on a higher seniority list. This means I get more consideration for other jobs I apply to from now on so it's a win-win.
I got a super nice email from my brother and I was in shock. He is a very guarded person and we have never really been close. This was the first time in ages where he sort of lowered his guard and was sharing with me. I was really happy about this.
I hope everyone has a great day!3 -
Daily Post January 3
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 94oz
Steps 9014
Exercise 40min treadmill
I'm still pretty sore from boxing and from lifting weights. So, I'm wondering if I won't show a loss this week because I bet I'm retaining water. We will see Saturday. Time to drink my coffee and work on the grocery list for tomorrow.3 -
Steps 2/3: 20,6601
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Weigh Day Thursday
CW: 239.2
PW: 240.8
-1.6 for February and -6.2 for the year...so far...🙂1 -
@lindamtuck2018 - thank you! I’m really trying to get back on it. My workouts are much better, I’ve been doing IF for almost 3 weeks now, and my water intake is on point. I am still struggling to log all my food.
My Zumba classes are still going and I can still join them but I can’t always do it as mike works in the basement where my workout space is. When he is working I can’t be down there with music in the background. So if my trainer does Zumba on weekends that’s when I tend to join in.1 -
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My legs are like Jello ...I just got back from a 9.23 mile walk ...when I am out there I don't pay attention and just keep walking and walking and walking ...
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »My legs are like Jello ...I just got back from a 9.23 mile walk ...when I am out there I don't pay attention and just keep walking and walking and walking ...
That’s amazing!0 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »My legs are like Jello ...I just got back from a 9.23 mile walk ...when I am out there I don't pay attention and just keep walking and walking and walking ...
That’s amazing!
Thank you
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2/04
Drank 96 oz. water.
Moved 30 minutes.
Over calorie budget.
Slept 8 hours last night.2 -
Steps 8,184
Yesterday was a sad day, after 10 months of furlough I got the call that my job has been eliminated as of 4/2. I just had my 20th anniversary on Friday. I love the travel industry and it has just been decimated but I will be ok! I met my husband there and so many wonderful friends that I will miss dearly.
The good news is that instead of eating my feelings I pushed play on a very hard core workout and ate all my planned meals. This is progress for me.5 -
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@Lindamtuck2018
I’m glad I could help! I hope you’re able to get some good sleep in the near future. I actually woke up 1.5 hours before my alarm this morning! I attribute that to much better sleep!
@Mari_moulin
I love Zumba! My GP teaches a virtual session twice per week, so I go to her class. She actually became a Zumba instructor because of my influence! Cool how things go…
@Lelbarou
Congrats on the new job!
@Rlaskey2
I’m so sorry to hear you are losing your job. It's great to remember the good things about it, like that's how you met your husband (very cool by the way!) It’s nice you have a bit of time to get use to the idea, and maybe also some time to look for a new opportunity.
My check-in from yesterday’s goals:
✔️48 oz. water/day
✔️ One healthy snack/day
✔️ In bed by 10:30 three nights this week. 1/3
✔️ Check in daily with this group
❌ 4,000 steps
@Megan_smartiepants1970
My steps for Feb 3: 3,295
Today is my weigh in. Sigh. I weighed myself first thing this morning, and I’m super frustrated. I do feel much better since joining your group, and already I’m starting to get back into some good habits, I guess it just wasn’t in time for this week’s weigh in. It’s not even a small gain, it’s a biggy. <shrug>. I’m even more frustrated cause this is my first week on your team, and it’s an awful way to start out. But, here goes:
heatherbluebell
Thursdays
PW: 362.4
CW: 367.0 (+4.6)
LTD: 73
My only solace is maybe some of my gain is water retention or something, and next week I’ll see a good loss. I feel good about the changes I’m making, so I am hopeful for next week.
Also on the plus side, my new kitty who has been sick is doing better, which makes me feel so much better. I’ve been working a lot of OT this week, so I’m tired, but my paycheque will be nice. I meet with a dietician tomorrow morning, so I hope that will also help me to get some things back on track.
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@heatherbluebell - keep following you plan and scale will cooperate.
@Bluetail6 - nice loss
@rlaskey2 - I’m sorry about your job.2 -
@heatherbluebell
"My only solace is maybe some of my gain is water retention or something, and next week I’ll see a good loss. I feel good about the changes I’m making, so I am hopeful for next week."
I thought this was very positive. Feeling good about change is a great thing 1 -
Steps 8,184
Yesterday was a sad day, after 10 months of furlough I got the call that my job has been eliminated as of 4/2. I just had my 20th anniversary on Friday. I love the travel industry and it has just been decimated but I will be ok! I met my husband there and so many wonderful friends that I will miss dearly.
The good news is that instead of eating my feelings I pushed play on a very hard core workout and ate all my planned meals. This is progress for me.
Go you!! Talk about turning a negative into a positive... 1 -
Feb. 4 - check in
logging - yes
exercise - no
steps - 1515
Soooo, I think I am injured and me pretending that I'm not is not helpful. I had quite a bit of pain yesterday and I decided to do nothing. No walking and no exercise of any kind. This morning it isn't much better. Trying to get a doctor's appointment. On a positive note, I seem to be losing weight. I think lowering my sugar is helping. I still eat some fruit but maybe 1-2 a day instead of 5 or 6. YEP. It was too much.
I'm frustrated with my injury, but walking and doing exercising on an injured foot or foot that is in pain is not very helpful or smart so here is me not exercise. Meh!
@azkunk - nice steps!
@888Angie888 - Super loss! AWESOME!
@Bluetail6 - Great loss! You just keep going! Great job!
@rlaskey2 - So sorry about your job situation. I am so impressed with your reaction by doing a core workout and eating your planned meals! You are doing awesome! You have learned a great deal if you can do this even with bad news. This is amazing progress! Congratulations! I hope where one door closed another will soon open! I'm rooting for you!
@Beautyofdreams - great sleep record. 8 hours is awesome! I would love to achieve that.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 -WOW! Your ability to walk and exercise is so inspriational! It's just so incredible! Amazing work and progress!
@heatherbluebell - I agree with @azkunk that if you continue the scale will reflect it. There are many variables for the scale such as water weight etc. But if you keep your meal planning etc, the scale WILL move. It sounds like you have a really positive attitude and this will take you very far. Keep your chin up. It's just a bit of a waiting game, but success will come!4 -
Happy Friday everyone
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Hi hi
Fast entrance here.
Since the first of February I´m doing quite better. Still really stressed and everything but trying to incorporate sport in my routine
My steps @Megan_smartiepants1970
1 February 2021->11.350 steps
2 February 2021->13.497 steps
3 February 2021->16.133 steps
4 February 2021-> 19.532 steps
I also started to do zumba at home. Days 2 and 3 I did 30 minutes and yesterday I did 60 minutes of zumba! So proud of myself!
I went also to the doctor yesterday and I´m going to have plenty of appointments with endocrinology, diëtist, psychologist... And today I had blood test with taking an special pill beforehand to check my cortisol levels.
And I will have another gastroscopy, witch I am absolutely not happy with.
I ate 5 meals the four days
That´s huge!
And I need to go back to study
I love you all!2 -
So, so far:
1 February
8.000 steps ✅ 11.350 steps
Eat 5 meals ✅
Zumba ❌
Take pills morning and night✅
2 February
8.000 steps ✅ 13.497 steps
Eat 5 meals ✅
Zumba ✅ 30 minutes
Take pills morning and night✅
3 February
8.000 steps ✅ 16.133 steps
Eat 5 meals ✅
Zumba ✅ 30 minutes
Take pills morning and night✅
4 February
8.000 steps ✅ 19.532 steps
Eat 5 meals ✅
Zumba ✅ 60 minutes
Take pills morning and night✅
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Daily Post January 4
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 104oz
Steps 9013
Exercise 24min Inc Dance Fit Video
Last night found me walking in place next to my bed before climbing in because I was short on steps. My husband always gives me weird looks when I do this haha. Today is grocery shopping day so I don't usually have much problem getting all my steps in.3
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