Downsizers - February 2021 Team Chat
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Friday’s check in
✅Steps 4,727
❌Sleep
✅Water
✅Track
As usual my sleep is messed up as I had to get up early for grocery shopping. I only got one walk done as by the time I got some of my housework done I couldn’t do anymore. The biggest positive out of this week is so far I met my step goal everyday. If I do again today I will have 7 for 7. I am proud of this as I did it inspite of being in a flare. No walk today as my leg won’t allow it after grocery shopping.
We are going out of lockdown into the red control zone on Tuesday. The best part of this is my granddaughters can come over and spend the weekend. I miss them terribly. Gyms and pools are opening under strict rules. I don’t want to get to excited about this until I find out if the landlord is going to open the exercise room and pool. But I maybe swimming and working out next week. 🏊♀️ 🏋️♀️ 😁
Have a super Saturday!3 -
Check in for Feb. 12
Logging - yes
steps - 3040
Since I was in pain yesterday, I gave myself a break from walking. I feel better this morning and will see about getting out. I have to be careful about not pushing myself. It's not useful when you are injured...
My weight is dropping. I think I'm figuring out what my body likes and functions best on. Also, I am finding new, but healthier comfort foods. I hope everyone has an amazing weekend.4 -
@heatherbluebell
Kudos to you for being honest and true to yourself!
Honesty takes a lot of bravery and HEART!
I really appreciate that in a person and I respect you big time!
Sending my best wishes to you for an awesome week off!1 -
@lindamtuck2018
Amazing success with your steps. 7 out of 7 is a great accomplishment! I hope today workds out!
That's so wonderful that you will get to see your grandkids! YAY!
I hope your pool opens! I know the pool is much better for exercise as it puts a
lot less stress on the body. I have my fingers crossed! 🤞🤞👍2 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@mari_moulin
Congrats on the loss. Those losses in inches are outstanding. You must be seeing a big change in your body. Love how the new gym is coming along.
Those are in cm so not as impressive looking as it would be in inches. Still going down tho. 💪🏻😁👍🏻
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Steps 2/11 7,348
2/12 8,889
Planned meals eaten and workouts complete. One last one today before vaca. Negative covid tests obtained and so excited to take out the suitcases.
Skinnytaste just published this weeks meal plan and it looks like a good one, oh well I can make it when I get back. A good one is one where my hubby will eat all the dinners with me. Kids and hubby are not soup fans and hubby also hates salmon.4 -
mari_moulin wrote: »Happy Saturday team!
Sorry again for my lack of posts this past week. It’s been quite a busy one here. So happy it’s mostly all positive. I managed to finally get my weight back down from last weekend’s shenanigans and even came in with a teeny loss. My losses are going down at a snails pace but I’ll take that over no pace or gaining.
Some good news from my side is my home gym equipment as started coming in. We had asked for it to all be shipped at once so we only paid one shipping fee but they have accidentally started shipping our equipment once it’s available. We’ve contacted them and they said it’s no problem we won’t have any extra shipping charges.
Here’s how my home gym looks so far. Protective floor mats are in and I’ve got the treadmill.
Wishing you all an amazing weekend.
Starting / Previous / Current
Weight - 198.2 / 194.6 / 194
Chest - 108 / 105.8 / 105.2
Waist - 106.6 / 105.6 / 104.8
Hip - 110 / 108.4 / 108.4
Thigh - 58.8 / 58.2 / 57.6
Calf - 37.4 / 36.8 / 36.8
Arm - 32 / 30.8 / 30.8
Body fat mass - 43.9 / 44.2 / 43.2
BMI - 31.9 / 31.3 / 31.2
@lindamtuck2018
Weigh-In:
Username: mari_moulin
Weigh in day: Saturday
Weigh in week: 2
Previous Weight: 194.6
Current weight: 194
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Sunday - 13,530
Monday - 18,781
Tuesday - 25,725
Wednesday - 10,403
Thursday - 17,275
Friday - 15,888
Saturday - coming 🔜
Your home gym looks great, you must be so excited!1 -
Congrats to all who posted losses so far this week!
@lcfa5317
Happy 28th Anniversary! Hope you enjoy your dinner. It is good that you figured out what is contributing to your hip pain. Sounds like you have a plan.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
You have kept on going through so many difficulties. You are an inspiration! I am glad you at least have an answer about the hernia. I know you must be looking forward to having that repaired. Hope all goes well with that.
@363days
I do wish I could find more time to respond to posts here. I do read them all. Everyone here is really a blessing because being here is immensely helpful for the journey we are all on. Hope you get some answers about your knee. Your comments about crop tops was too funny and so true:) I'm glad that your sister's comments about her gaining ten pounds over the holidays helped you realize that your changes have made a difference for you. Yes, just keep going and it will come off.
@Tazaria87
I really like your attitude. You seem so upbeat and positive. When you had that bad day, you did not let it derail you. It is wonderful that members of your family are inspired by you and are getting healthier.
@Bluetail6
I don't think I ever commented on the loss of your friend. I'm very sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a wonderful person. Congratulations on reaching "a new decade." You have been so consistent and dedicated. Kudos to you.
@jimboden3
Gee, that's a long delay:) Love your positive attitude about it. That quote about patience is hilarious! I guess you'll be a pro rower when you get your machine because you sure have a lot of time to watch those videos. Lol.
@Piqueaboo
It sounds like you've identified some reasons why the scale is not going down. That's a good thing. It must be so hard not to be able to get out to walk. I've walked around my house in circles at night just to get my steps in for the step challenge. I figure that even doing that is movement:) You'll get back on track. I like that you're so positive about it.
@lindamtuck2018
You are doing so well. Of course, housework counts as exercise. It can burn a lot of calories! When medicine makes us hungry, it can be really hard not to eat. You did great with that and with your mini walks. 7/7! Way to be dedicated! It is important to rest when then is pain, so hopefully resting today will help. Fingers crossed for you that the exercise room and pool open up. So nice to hear your excitement about your granddaughters:)
@Beautyofdreams
Whoa! You really did awesome with all of that exercise and planning for dinner by saving up calories during the day! Way to go!
@lelbarou
Look at those steps! You have found a way to keep on moving even with your back/foot injuries. You are doing a good job of being aware of your pain and not pushing it too much at a time. You're right. Rest is so important when it comes to injuries. And yes, you are an inspiration. Most definitely:) My dad also has an issue with foot pain due to a nerve in his back. Glad the stretches are helping.
@heatherbluebell
I love your screen name:) I am very proud of you for reporting your weight and not just carrying last week's weight over. That is a really tough and vulnerable thing to do. There is absolutely no judgement here in this group. We all have our ups and downs. It is not a straight line. There are bumps in the road. The main thing is that you do not give up. That is what makes all of the difference. I don't remember - are you logging your food? If not, I find that it helps me a great deal to log everything that goes into my mouth no matter how small:) You'll get back on track and that line will go down again.
@cesse47
That is fantastic about the Cokes! I'm sure that wasn't easy. Good idea with the water bottles.
@mari_moulin
The room looks great. Love those mats. Getting the exercise equipment a piece at a time will make it easier to set everything up. That's good that you didn't have to pay extra for it, haha. You are working hard. Slow and steady wins the race:)
@rlaskey2
Good job on eating your planned meals and exercising. I can feel your excitement about vacation. Hope you have an enjoyable and safe trip!
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
2/12 Steps 10,4991 -
@zess47 congrats on weight loss!!
@mari_moulin Have fun setting up all of your new equipment, that sounds like Christmas.
@heatherbluebell I have had to get honest with myself in different ways, as well. In a previous post I stated that I've improved in ways that hasn't shown up on the scale. I had/have a bad habit of thinking the calories stated are not accurate, not enough serving size or "shouldn't be that much". I would shortchange the calories listed, fudging slightly and consistently. How embarrassing to say this but I'm sure there is someone who can relate. You have had an accomplishment and been brave to post with honesty. I wonder if this applies to you - I felt like I was holding emotions in my body and it was hanging on to weight. I look up the emotion and Yoga on Youtube and they have exercises to push that emotion out of your body. You mentioned you were facing relationship challenges so I wanted to share something that has helped me. good luck
@lelbarou Ouch, I've had nerve pain affect other parts of my body and it is the worst! It is amazing what stretches and exercises can do to alleviate the pain. I received a massage from someone who was a nurse and knew the body (pre-covid) and she did so much to give the nerve space in my body so it wasn't hurting other things. I keep bringing up yoga - that helped me too.
@lindamtuck2018 I'm so happy for you to have some sort of return to normal life and to see your grandchild!!!
@riadi8 I totally agree with how much it helps to read all posts. ALL posts. and it is NEVER crop top weather in my house...those were the good ol days.1 -
Thanks for all so the good wishes about my knee. I had an xray yesterday and it is not broken (yay) but the Doc said with the 2 screws there from a previous surgery, and osteoarthritis, it will take longer to heal and I need to go very slow. I did a chair work-out today and it felt good to exercise. One thing that excited me - I mentioned by frustration at gaining 40 pounds at menopause, and after asking me some questions, she said it seemed I was low on progesterone. She gave me a medication (almost all natural) that I am to take at night. I took it last night and it was the best sleep I've had in a long time - and I'm not someone who has trouble sleeping. It made me feel relaxed but not drugged. I'm not sure how it will help my weight, but it has already improved my frame of mind. She said if this didn't help we could do a full work-up...I was glad to get something without having to invest in all of the testing. I'm hopeful!4
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@Megan_smartiepants1970 Hi, Megan, I'm going to take a break from the step challenge for this month. Thank you!2
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
Awesome loss!
@888Angie888
I don’t no if it’s lucky but it sure is an amazing number.
@Tazaria87
Glad you are feeling better.
@lcfa5317
I am sorry about those hips as I know you love walking. I am trying to remember from when they were bothering you before didn’t you do yoga? I guess that’s stretching. Happy 28th anniversary!
@Beautyofdreams
I am tired reading all that activity. Well done. Enjoy your family dinner.
@363days
Sounds like it could be inflammation. I think you have accomplished a lot since you joined the group. You have read lots of self help books and made lots of changes. You have made time to work on yourself. I read an article yesterday about how important the right mindset is to losing weight. I think that is what you have been doing. All our victories are not measured on the scale. I think you have scored a major victory. How is your knee and did you get the X-ray?
Thank you so much Linda
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@Megan_smartiepants1970 Hi, Megan, I'm going to take a break from the step challenge for this month. Thank you!
Hi there ... I have excused you ...Just let me know when you want to return and I will remove the excused ...Take care of yourself ...hugs1 -
Steps 2/12: 15,0631
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Tazaria87
Saturday
PW 186.6
CW 185.2
Loss w/ MFP since 4/17/20 84.8 lbs
LTD 137.8 lbs3 -
Yesterday’s steps 13,8361
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Daily Post February 12
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 90oz
Steps 9521
Exercise 30min Inc Dance Fit video
No exciting happenings to report. It's so cold outside and has been snowing for days so no leaving the house. We had some bananas getting dark so I made some paleo banana bread this morning
I like to make mini loaves for portion control. My kids have eaten one loaf already haha.2 -
2/13
Shoveled snow 25 minutes.
Did 2.40miles on treadmill in 42 minutes at 0 incline.
Logged all food.
Under calorie budget.
8 hours sleep.
Weight has gone up from low of 151.9(Mon.) to 153.6(Sat.) due to muscle inflammation from weightlifting and the carby Friday night feast. Saturday was a high sodium day so not exxpecting great numbers tomorrow.3 -
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Will check in tomorrow. It got late and I need to finish up my workout. I hope everyone is well this fine Saturday evening
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Your home gym looks great, you must be so excited!@mari_moulin
The room looks great. Love those mats. Getting the exercise equipment a piece at a time will make it easier to set everything up. That's good that you didn't have to pay extra for it, haha. You are working hard. Slow and steady wins the race:)@mari_moulin Have fun setting up all of your new equipment, that sounds like Christmas.
Thank you so much everyone! Yes we are super excited. I’m just glad all I have to do is get my workout clothes on go downstairs and get going. It’s so much easier than having to prepare for the gym and having to drive there and back.
I agree that it’s better to get each equipment one at a time. It will be less overwhelming settings all up as I go. No stress doing it is slowly as it comes in plus I get to use it already 💪🏻
It certainly feels like Christmas to me 😂 🎄3 -
Happy Sunday team. Don’t you just hate it when you have an even better loss the day after your official weigh I day lol. Yesterday I came in with a 0.6 lb loss from 194. Today I’m at 192.8 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ Had today been my weigh in day I would have had a 1.8 lb loss. Ah well.
Hope you all enjoy your Valentine’s Day with your loved ones and friends. It’s not only a day for lovers but a day for all the people who mean the most to us. Happy Valentine’s Day friends !
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Saturday 13th - 16,461
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@rlaskey2
I finally checked out the menus for the skinny taste meal plan. They are tasty looking meals. What a great way to help stay on track.
@363days
I am so glad nothing is broken. Taking it slow is a good idea. I hope the medication helps. What type of chair workout did you do?
@Tazaria87
Awesome loss! Banana bread sounds so go.
@Beautyofdreams
If you are up today you know the reasons. You had lots of exercise yesterday so well done. Shovelling has to burn a ton of calories.
@mari_moulin
That is so frustrating but it is also very good. Your on your way to a loss next week. Happy Valentine’s Day to you.1 -
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Saturday’s check in
✅Steps 5,937
❌Sleep
✅Water
✅Track
I made it with 7/7 for week challenge. I am so excited. I have been awake since 3:30 with pain. I am hoping it will settle down and I can reach my goal again today. If not I will spend the day resting. Update on the pool and exercise room: I talked to building manger yesterday and they are not sure if it will open. They have to wait for a decision from the head office.
Myself and my husband are making our jiggs dinner today. It is always so nice to get a taste of Newfoundland food. It is often accompanied by pease pudding but I don’t like it. Lots of water weight on the scale tomorrow.
Have a great day!3 -
Let’s share some Non Scale Victories! What are yours?0 -
Username:Beautyofdreams
Weigh-In Day:Sunday
PW: 154.0
CW: 152.7
LTD: 70.71 -
Good Morning Everyone ... Happy Valentines Day ..I hope you all have a wonderful day .... I am off to go on our walk and then watch Nascar ( I am so excited it is back on ) I use to watch it with my dad so it reminds me of him (he was killed in 94) boy do I miss him ... 3
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