Downsizers - March 2021 Team Chat
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Daily Post March 4
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 105oz
Steps 9884
Exercise 29min Inc Dance Fit video
Once again had my nieces here for the day with my brother working extra hours. Got my workout done while 2 of the 4 kids slept and my son was at preschool! No stepping in place needed at the end of the night, those kids keep me moving haha.
Getting my post in late today because I've been out grocery shopping the majority of the day. Also had to do some birthday present shopping for twin friends of my son's. The stores around here did not really have what I was thinking of getting so it took awhile. I'm off to do a dance video and then make dinner.5 -
@lindamtuck2018
PW: 157
CW: 157.8
LTD: 36.2
Not too bad. I completely forgot that I have been increasing my exercise. However, "hand to mouth" might have played a part as well....
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@azkunk ... I was gaining on 1500 and I was super hungry ...so I changed my calories yesterday of what MFP gave me ... I really think my hernia has something to do with the gaining ...I am not going to weigh myself until after my hernia surgery which I am still playing the waiting game ...I just thought I should be honest with myself is all1
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I have been in this group for a few weeks now. @Megan_smartiepants1970 was the first friend I made on this app and man I am I glad she added me. This group is really helping me towards my goals.
Quick introduction about myself. First, I hate talking about myself in introductions. I am very social so I have no problem sharing about myself, I am just not good at thinking of things to say in introduction type settings.
I am 45. I grew up on a dairy farm in Idaho, and this helped make me who I am today. I currently work for a large IT firm as a product manager. I enjoy sports especially snow skiing and baseball. I love to watch sports. College Football and the New York Yankees being my favorite.
I have been married for 20+ years and have 3 daughters. They keep me busy.
I have been overweight most of my adult life. My goal is to get to a weight that allows me to do some of the activities I enjoy more often. I also like the way I feel when I eat healthy so I can't figure out why it is so damn hard to eat healthy
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Not sure what else to say about me, so if you want to know more feel free to ask. Thanks for all the support this group gives!!
I am so happy I was your 1st friend on here ...I am happy to know that our amazing group is really helping you towards your goals ...That is awesome 0 -
Just got back from our 150 minute 5.22 mile walk .... I do not like going in the afternoon ... I love my early morning walks but with all the different time classes my daughter has in home schooling we can't seem to go until later ....I can't wait until summer break when we can get up early and get out there 1st thing in the morning 2
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The last few days have been kind of “off” for me. Yesterday was such a long day (6:30 am - 10 pm). I know I overdid it on calories, even though I got in extra steps, etc. I had 2.5 glasses of wine, instead of just 1-2, and I ate a bunch of junk. Today with tracking, I’m juuuuust under my daily limit. I’m writing back and forth with @Bluetail6, and just writing with her has helped me gain some perspective and find mini-victories, because normally I’m very hard on myself. Being on here, reading stories, and talking with her, it’s comforting that we all share struggles and successes. I appreciate reading people’s stories, and realizing that everyone has ups and downs.
I got my steps in today @megan_smartiepants1970 with 7342, so that’s good.
Anyway, have a good night everybody!4 -
3/5 walked 3.56 miles in 61 minutes. @Megan_smartiepants1970
Was over calories today. Think that I will wait a week and schedule a diet break where eat at maintenance. Have only done 2 in the last year. When I overeat have learned it means that I am due for a break.
Wishing every one success on their health and wellness journey.2 -
@lindamtuck2018
weighin
PW 171.8
CW 171.6
Second week in a row with a .2 loss, it's better than the alternative. Today was my first day back at Zumba and I got 10k steps. It felt so good to be exercising again. I have to say I did celebrate the loss by eating a cookie and Mex food, over ate bt not a binge. I will exercise this week to work them off.5 -
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March 5
Steps = 10,647
Walked outside with a friend today - felt great!
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Check in for March 5
Logging - yes
exercise - walking
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps - 8936
Well, I feel like a real idiot! I ate badly again yesterday. I ate kind of weird and high fat food that my body wasn't used too and I threw up. I am back on track to my regular diet today and no more of this high fat, pre-packaged food for me! Done and done! Yep.
Anyway, that is my sad story. Learned my lesson and back to my regular drill.
Have a super weekend eveyrone!
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User: cesse47
Weigh-in Day: Saturday
Previous weight: 295.2
Current weight: 294.4
STEPS -- 3000 each day this past week
have a wonderful weekend Y'all !!! 3 -
@garn76
It is nice to learn about you! I am missing yesterday’s weight so if you could post by end of day so it counts for week one of the challenge.
@azkunk
I hope yesterday continued to be a better day. I know part of my problem was along with my weekend treats which always gives me water weight I messed up Sunday and Tuesday. Lack of sleep and that sleeping pill killed my willpower. I will always have a treat on the weekends as it keeps me sane. I just have to reign it back to one day. I know it is on me to get this done and I started the weekend by limiting the snacks the kids get. I am going to try averaging my weight for the next couple of weeks. The funny thing is with and has been since the beginning I lose one or two weeks then I have a gain. Weird!
@Bluetail6
Increasing exercise does cause water retention. I am nervous about starting weightlifting next week and coming in with a gain.
@Tazaria87
You always mange to get those workouts done with all those young children.
@red1185
I like that, finding mini victories. The group is here to celebrate victories but also to help with our struggles. Ask any questions or stumbling blocks you need help with and someone on the team will have an answer. You are doing really great with those steps.
@Beautyofdreams
It is great that you are so in tune with your diet needs.
@363days
You are going in the right direction. I think you are ok with that celebration as long as it doesn’t continue for the rest of the week. Congrats to getting to exercise again.
@lcfa5317
Nice steps!
@lelbarou
Go easy on yourself. We all mess up. You can and will get back on plan today as I know you don’t want this to snowball.
@cesse47
Nice loss!
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Friday’s check in
✅Steps 5,927
❌Sleep
✅Water
✅Track
Not quite as many steps today but we walked to the little supermarket close to me. I tried to do another mini walk but didn’t get far due to pain. I am off to grocery shop and I my husband woke me up late so I am running behind.
Have a great weekend!
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Happy Saturday team!
I’m sorry my check-ins are now only once a week. I feel terrible that I don’t participate more in our team. I have no excuse really other than I just struggle to catch up with so many posts. It’s so crazy active In here. I check in and there is over 20 posts each time. I’m so pleased to see everyone making the most of this team. I do check in daily on my timeline so you are all welcome to add me if I don’t already have you as a friend. But I truly am sorry I haven’t done any better in here with you all.
Anyway here is my first check in for March.
2021 Starting / Previous / Current
Weight - 198.2 / 196.4 / 196
Chest - 108 / 104.8 / 104.8
Waist - 106.6 / 104.4 / 104
Hip - 110 / 107.6 / 107.2
Thigh - 58.8 / 56.2 / 56
Calf - 37.4 / 36.2 / 36
Arm - 32 / 30.4 / 30.4
Body fat mass - 43.9 / 42.8 / 43.4
BMI - 31.9 / 31.6 / 31.5
@lindamtuck2018
Weigh-In:
Username: mari_moulin
Weigh in day: Saturday
Weigh in week: 1
Previous Weight: 196.4
Current weight: 196
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Sunday - 18,798
Monday - 14,841
Tuesday - 14,956
Wednesday - 9,349
Thursday - 18,328
Friday - 11,011
Saturday - coming 🔜4 -
Tazaria87
Saturday
PW 181.6
CW 178.6
Loss w/ MFP since 4/17/20 91.4lbs
LTD 144.4lbs
I am a little baffled by my loss this week. Clearly I'm very happy, but I was not expecting a 3 pound loss at all. I was hoping to cross into this next "decade" next week and instead I blew right through it haha. I won't be surprised if next week it catches up to me and I don't lose anything though. We will see!
Yesterday I posted about the grocery/birthday shopping I did. After I posted, I went ahead and did my dance video. I chose a bit of a shorter one since I got a bunch of steps while shopping. At the end of the night I was 400 short so I cranked those out with a couple minutes of stepping in place.
Steps 3/5 92186 -
Check in for March 5
Logging - yes
exercise - walking
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps - 8936
Well, I feel like a real idiot! I ate badly again yesterday. I ate kind of weird and high fat food that my body wasn't used too and I threw up. I am back on track to my regular diet today and no more of this high fat, pre-packaged food for me! Done and done! Yep.
Anyway, that is my sad story. Learned my lesson and back to my regular drill.
Have a super weekend eveyrone!
Isn't it crazy how our body reacts when we are used to eating healthy? It really threw me for a loop the first time it happened and I was amazed to think I used to eat like that all of the time! Hope you are feeling good today with a fresh start.1 -
Good afternoon.
Username: red1185
Weigh-in day: Saturday
PW: 165.0
CW: 164.64 -
@Tazaria87 You may be burning more calories than you think with all of the activity of the children at your house. I know I do a lot more bending, reaching, etc that might not show up on steps. Nice Loss!!
@lindamtuck2018 Hope you are enjoying the kids!
@red1185 Glad you are here in the group and taking advantage of the wonderful people. I always have a tough time with calories on long days, myself.
@cesse47 Good job!!
@mari_moulin Thanks for sharing your stats! That's so encouraging
@Beautyofdreams I'm glad you are figuring out what works for you and that makes so much sense, to take a break. Your body might even lose faster when you change it.
@Bluetail6 Have you taken your inches? Any change there?
@garn76 Thanks for introducing yourself and hope you are enjoying your weekend.2 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
3/5 Steps 10,1962 -
Steps 3/5: 15,1821
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Phew just got back from a 3 hour 7.57 mile walk ...my thighs are on fire ...looking forward to my day off from exercising tomorrow ..I hope everyone is having a nice weekend ...it is suppose to rain this coming week3
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@363days
Yes, I have taken inches. I will take them again tomorrow. They have gone down!! I'm not too worried about a gain. It is bound to happen from time to time. I'm to the point where I really need to stay on top of things, as every couple of pounds or so I can tell, I have lost weight. I think I'm in a bit of a "danger zone" lol.
I know I can't let myself get too hungry. I get so busy that I eat and then record it in my diary. What works best for me is if I record it first, make changes if I need to, then eat whatever it is. Who knew the kitchen could be a dangerous place, sometimes
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@lindamtuck2018
Try not to worry about a gain from changing exercise. I do get it though. Just think about how wonderful it is that the gym is finally open at your new place!! Also, all the good you are doing for your body.
@363days asked me if I took measurements. I will take them again tomorrow. Perhaps this is something you can do as well, so if a small gain happens, you are armed with a different metric.
As I have said in the past.... The struggle is real, but it IS surmountable!! 3 -
@Tazaria87
You are amazing! Watching you go through this journey is inspiring. That new decade suits you.
@mari_moulin
Nice loss! We are happy to see you whenever you can. Post an updated picture of your gym when you can as I know you have got a lot more done.
@red1185
Great loss!
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SW: 278lbs
LW: 243.0lbs
CW: 239.6
weight loss this week: 3.4lbs
Right Arm: 16" (down 0.5")
Left Arm: 16.5" ( down 0.5")
Chest: 43.5" (down 1")
Waist: 46" (DOWN 0.5")
Neck: 13.75" (down 0.25")
Right Thigh: 28" (unchanged)
Left Thigh: 27.5" (down 1")
Hips: 48.5" (down 2")
Right Calf: 17" (plus 1")
Left Calf: 17.5" (down 1")
Inches lost this week: 7"
I have noticed these changes too! I am getting that hourglass shape back, my triple chin is gone (now down to 2 chins! lol), and I FEEL stronger. I am feeling muscles in places that I thought I never would! I am so excited! Meals have been consistently 4oz of lean meat of choice, 1/2 cup of carbs, and 2 cups of vegetables. Also planning meals around my workouts to maximize my results! I am learning so much and feeling so amazing!
Another big change is my soda/water intake. I have been having one 12 oz can of diet dr pepper every day and have also had my water jug (3200ml) that I have been chugging! I actually drank TWO of them yesterday! I have noticed a significant change in my skin with just that change alone.
I took some time off to celebrate my birthday and splurged at the Sugar Factory! It was my first time I took an above the waist photo and felt comfortable sharing it! Here are some pics from last week! (I won't post any food pics! lol)
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@Tazaria87 You may be burning more calories than you think with all of the activity of the children at your house. I know I do a lot more bending, reaching, etc that might not show up on steps. Nice Loss!!
They WERE here 3 whole days this week instead of the usual 1 haha2 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970: 3,353 steps today (3/6). Honestly, for a Saturday for me...that’s just under my daily goal, so I’m happy!2
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