Downsizers - February 2021 Team Chat
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Do you have any food triggers? How do you handle them?
I'm with @Megan_smartiepants1970, on this one, pistachios in the shell... I really love nuts of all kinds, really. Currently I purchase them in individual servings. Some of them actually come in environmentally friendly packaging.
Yikes, I think I have like 6 different kinds of various mixtures of nuts. Good thing today is one of my higher calorie days. Then, there is the nuts and dried raison etc. mixtures....
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Lately I´m doing better!!
8 February Monday
8.000 steps ✅ 12.283 steps @Megan_smartiepants1970
Eat 5 meals ✅
Zumba ❌
Take pills morning and night✅5 -
Yesterday's steps 15,624
Exercise min 114
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@Tazaria87
Did you do the ribs in the instant pot? With the walking, I was kinda of marching on spot. I will try your move next time.
@Beautyofdreams
Before I switched to coke I drank Pepsi. I always said it was my drug of choice. I also used to say I was going to sue Pepsi for making me fat. 😂
@heatherbluebell
I remember those cold winter days in Edmonton. That’s great that you finished your assignments. With your goals take it one day at a time. On the weekends if you want, just concentrate on one or two goals I did that for several months. I found it defeating when I didn’t meet all my goals. Go with your gut on the relationship. It is a big one but you know will know what’s right.
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It feels so good to when our day is better! Awesome steps!1 -
Check in Feb. 7
Logging - yes
Exercise - no
Check in Feb. 8
Logging - yes
Steps - 6615
I went to physio yesterday morning. She said my disk is inflamed and my posture needs correcting. She gave me some stretches and a few modified crunches and bridges to do and I can take a short walk if I don't have pain. She gave me an AWESOME massage and I had a great nap when I got home. I just got a call for some supply work, so I need to go focus on that, but I would like to reply to some posts later.
BTW, thank you to everyone who posted a congrats on my weight loss. Much appreciated!
To be continued later... (also want to answer the question about triggers..Great question by the way Linda_)
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Monday’s check in
✅Steps 4,524
❌Sleep
✅Water
✅Track
I think my Fitbit is going to die. It is showing a 100% charge even though it hasn’t been charged since last week. I think I bought it in June 2020. I am going to contact Fitbit today and see what they got to say. I did buy extended warranty but the way that works is you send the Fitbit in and then they send a gift card from the store you bought it from. Anyway, I will wear until it completely dies. Maybe it is time to switch to an Apple Watch as I have bad luck with Fitbit watches. This is my 6th one since July 2015.
I had to drive my husband to work so I could have the car so i had to get up early therefore I missed my sleep goal. I have 2 appointments today with one being the dreaded dentist. 🤦♀️ Yesterday, I did both my mini walks and 15 minutes of arms. My dumbbells are not very heavy but my arms hurt today. I will do the arm exercises again tomorrow.
Have a terrific Tuesday!2 -
Check in Feb. 7
Logging - yes
Exercise - no
Check in Feb. 8
Logging - yes
Steps - 6615
I went to physio yesterday morning. She said my disk is inflamed and my posture needs correcting. She gave me some stretches and a few modified crunches and bridges to do and I can take a short walk if I don't have pain. She gave me an AWESOME massage and I had a great nap when I got home. I just got a call for some supply work, so I need to go focus on that, but I would like to reply to some posts later.
BTW, thank you to everyone who posted a congrats on my weight loss. Much appreciated!
To be continued later... (also want to answer the question about triggers..Great question by the way Linda_)
The physiotherapist got me to buy a brace which puts my shoulders in the correct position to help with posture. I don’t have to wear it all the time but it helps. It cost $50 but it is worth it. I hope with your physio exercises things settle down.1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Tazaria87
Did you do the ribs in the instant pot? With the walking, I was kinda of marching on spot. I will try your move next time.
No we do them in the oven with a pretty simple method. I could type it out if anyone wants.3 -
Daily Post February 8
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 106oz
Steps 9561
Exercise 24 min Inc Dance Fit video
Had my nieces most of the day so I did my video after they left before we ate dinner. We kept busy and the day seemed to go by really fast.1 -
Littleflutterby
Weigh in Day: Tuesday
PW:304.0
CW: 302.2
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SW-375
LTD-72.8lb
I am having to do a mantra for this. *a loss is a loss, Tanya* lol. Better than the minute gain last week
I still don't have the energy to exercise at all! But at least I've been able to focus on my studies more. 6 days til midterm!!! eek!!!
I like the questions of the day- I'm going to try my best to get back on here and answer them, they're great!!!2 -
Check in Feb. 7
Logging - yes
Exercise - no
Check in Feb. 8
Logging - yes
Steps - 6615
I went to physio yesterday morning. She said my disk is inflamed and my posture needs correcting. She gave me some stretches and a few modified crunches and bridges to do and I can take a short walk if I don't have pain. She gave me an AWESOME massage and I had a great nap when I got home. I just got a call for some supply work, so I need to go focus on that, but I would like to reply to some posts later.
BTW, thank you to everyone who posted a congrats on my weight loss. Much appreciated!
To be continued later... (also want to answer the question about triggers..Great question by the way Linda_)
I have you excused from our step challenge ...Did you want me to remove the excused?0 -
Good Morning Dazzling Downsizers ...I hope you all are doing great ...As for me I am a bit sore today due to falling in a mud puddle yesterday on our walk ...my left ankle is a bit sore and my hip is bruised...I soaked in a hot bath with Epson salt and bubbles last night ...I go see my GP tomorrow for my lab results and then I Thursday I go to my surgeon to find out why I have a grapefruit size bulge in my tummy ..I personally think it is another hernia will find out soon ...4
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Steps 2/8: 15,0061
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Tazaria87
Did you do the ribs in the instant pot? With the walking, I was kinda of marching on spot. I will try your move next time.
No we do them in the oven with a pretty simple method. I could type it out if anyone wants.
Please that would be great as I am always looking for new recipes.0 -
Tuesday check-in:
✅ water
✅ cardio
✅ tracked everything
✅ under calories!!!!! (That is unusual for me)
Yay! Good day😀4 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Tazaria87
Did you do the ribs in the instant pot? With the walking, I was kinda of marching on spot. I will try your move next time.
No we do them in the oven with a pretty simple method. I could type it out if anyone wants.
Please that would be great as I am always looking for new recipes.
1 rack pork spare ribs
2 tsp dijon mustard
2 Tb white vinegar
3 1/2 tsp kosher salt
3/4 Tb fresh course ground pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground paprika
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cumin
In one bowl, whisk the mustard and vinegar. In another bowl, mix together all the spices. Put the rack of ribs on a foil lined cookie sheet meat side down. Make a slash and a few poke holes with a knife through the membrane between each bone.
Spread half the mustard/vinegar on and then sprinkle on half the spices. Flip the ribs over so the meat side is up. Spread on the other half of the mustard/vinegar and then sprinkle on the other half of the spices.
Put the ribs in the fridge uncovered for 4 hours. You don't HAVE to do this if you don't have time, but it makes them better.
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Put the ribs on a rack in the center of the oven. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, then baste the ribs with their own juices. (I usually just slightly tip the pan and use a spoon to put the juices back on top). Bake until the ribs are done. In our experiences this can take anywhere from 1 to 1 1/2 more hours. You want them to temp at over 204 degrees.
If you're not a huge fan of pepper you can lower the amount because you can taste it. Or change anything else really. We've changed the spices a little every time and this one is the best to us so far.
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Logged all food.
Under calories.
Drank 96 oz. water.
No exercise.
It's a balmy 30 below windchill here and expected to last through next week. I have never been a cold weatherperson and am so glad to have purchased a good winter coat this summer. Always have two winter coats, one for the ten and below weather and the other for the warmer ten to 40 degree days.
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