Downsizers - March 2021 Team Chat
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Tuesday’s check in
Daily Goals
❌Steps 3,940
❌Sleep
✅Water
✅Track
Weekly Goals
Weights 2x/wk:
Bike 3x/wk
Walk 5x/wk: ✔️✔️
I ended up going for a short walk yesterday but it wasn’t enough to meet my step goal. I woke up last night last night and ended up snacking. The damage wouldn’t have been too bad but my hubby had left a chocolate bar in the fridge and I ate it. 🤦♀️ Of course, after the midnight snack I couldn’t fall back to sleep for a couple of hours leaving me short on my sleep goal. I am off to see if the exercise room is free and get my weights and bike done. I am going to skip the treadmill and walk outside as it is a beautiful day.
Happy Hump Day!5 -
Daily Post March 16
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 82oz
Steps 903
I barely moved yesterday as is evident by my steps. I feel like I did good with my water, I tried really hard not to get dehydrated. I think I only ate 500 calories, it was hard to get food down. Today it feels like my appetite is returning more so I'm going to try to be within calorie range. I have more energy today than yesterday but it seems to be coming in spurts and running out quickly as I'm trying to do things. I probably won't try for a formal exercise today, I think I need to take it easy. The rest of the family is basically recovered, so I think we'll all be great in a couple more days at the most.5 -
I try to get out to "run" at least a few times a week. Technically, I'm probably too slow to be considered a runner, but I keep trying and getting a little better at it 🙂. Odds are really, really good that I will never be 'fast' 😉.@888Angie888
I would have felt the same way about that one more step! Is that all from walking or do you run? That's a lot of steps!
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Steps 3/16: 13,5933
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Well I broke down and bought a pair of New Balance ... I am about to go on our walk so I will see if they will work for my poor broke down feet5
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
I hope the new sneakers work wonders. Fingers crossed for you.
3/17
Bike 30 minutes, 8 miles, moderate effort
Bike 30 minutes, 7 miles, low effort
Steps 5,4004 -
Scales not in my favour today. Up to 138lbs. Has been up since my long run weekend two weeks ago. I have been eating quite well, except a couple of meals out this past week were a bit bad.3
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TheresaM787 wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
I hope the new sneakers work wonders. Fingers crossed for you.
3/17
Bike 30 minutes, 8 miles, moderate effort
Bike 30 minutes, 7 miles, low effort
Steps 5,400
They seem comfy but since I have blisters from the hiking boots my little toes hurt and the foot that has a screw in it hurts but it has been hurting a lot lately4 -
Check-in for Tuesday, 3/16
Check in daily:✅
Water (90oz):✅
Steps (9K):✅
Macros (P-105/ C-115/ F-40):✅✅✅
Exercise 30 min brisk walking 5x /wk: ✅✅❔❔❔
Another solid day. Scale is a little up today but still in the 172s. Excited to get below 172 as that will be 35lbs lost. Today was a rough work day and I feeling a bit stressed. Hope that doesn’t impact the scale. I need to focus on keeping those macros dialed in.4 -
kdlgiannoulis wrote: »Scales not in my favour today. Up to 138lbs. Has been up since my long run weekend two weeks ago. I have been eating quite well, except a couple of meals out this past week were a bit bad.
I know it’s frustrating. Remember all of the positive changes, the scale will be in your favor again. You got this!
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Do epson salt foot soaks help? I’m surprised your orthopedic surgeon didn’t prescribe orthotics and physical therapy. You shouldn’t have to suffer through that pain.
Yet, you’re still racking up enormous steps. Amazing!2 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
3/16 Steps 12,3242 -
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03/17
Steps = 3,813
Biking = 60 minutes2 -
TheresaM787 wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
Do epson salt foot soaks help? I’m surprised your orthopedic surgeon didn’t prescribe orthotics and physical therapy. You shouldn’t have to suffer through that pain.
Yet, you’re still racking up enormous steps. Amazing!
I do use a water bath for feet it helps for tired sore feet but not a foot with a screw in it ....I haven't seen him in awhile...so we shall see when I do see him3 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
3/16 Steps 12,324
Missing 3/14 ...I apologize if I missed it0 -
@iradi8
Yep, I definitely am a firm believer of driving is privilege, not a right. Especially if you drive a large vehicle like I do. Large vehicles come with large responsibilities. If this helps, my husband affectionately calls me safety boss.😁😁.
@lelbarou
I hope the Fodmap way of eating makes a difference for you. I like that you are changing things up and always looking for ways to be even more successful.
@red1185
We love salmon and go through phases where we eat a lot. The way you made yours sounds absolutely heavenly. It is so good for you too. 2 -
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Check in for March 17
Logging -yes
Exercise - yes
Steps - 9745
@Bluetail6 and @lindamtuck2018 - Thank you both for wishing me well with the FODMAPS plan! I appreciate it!
@iradi8 - Yes. I imagine there are some really good teachers, but it's really a shame about the bad ones I figure if anyone is unhappy with their job, then they should change it. Makes sense to me!
So, tummy is getting better! YAY! I'm kind of crazy working. I've been up most of the night working which I agree is pretty crazy! I have two new classes and they both have assessments this week which is a bunch of extra work! Then I have some laundry and an electrician coming to look at the lights before my class so no rest for me! Maybe a nap between my morning and evening class?
Anyway, things are going pretty well overall. Yep. I can't complain.
One thing is I wonder if I'm being a little kooky about something. We have a third wave of Covid and now there are variants which they believe are incredibly contagious. I have a friend I walk with but she sees a lot of different people and goes on the subway and works in person at an office. I told her I can't walk or see her anymore. I don't know if I'm being overly cautious and neurotic, but hmmm. I really don't want COVID! I don't feel she is careful and I don't really want the risk...
Have a great Thursday everyone! We almost at the weekend! YAY!5 -
@Tazaria87
I am glad you guys are all the the mend. Keep hydrating and hopefully your energy will be back in the next few days.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Maybe you need to take a few days off walking to give your feet a rest.
@azkunk
Two days of all green! It is funny how stress affects weight loss. I hope today is a lot calmer.
@kdlgiannoulis
Don’t get discouraged. Get back to plan and you will see a downward trend again. Eating out has so much sodium that it can mask our weight loss.
@TheresaM787
Nice biking! I added 1 minute to my biking yesterday and will again today.
@lelbarou
Great steps! I am glad your stomach is feeling better. You can never be too careful when it comes to covid. It’s not very pleasant to have.
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Wednesday’s check in
Daily Goals
✅Steps 6,919
✅Sleep
✅Water
✅Track
Weekly Goals
Weights 2x/wk: ✔️
Bike 3x/wk✔️
Walk 5x/wk: ✔️✔️✔️
I got the weights, bike and walk in yesterday. Today I am going to do the exercise bike and go for a walk if it stops raining. It’s meal planning day and I have lots of stuff to do around the apartment.
Have a terrific Thursday!3 -
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Steps 3/17: 20,9222
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Weigh Day Thursday
CW: 228.4
PW: 229.4
YTD: -17.01 -
Daily Post March 17
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 100oz
Steps 3005
I tried to stay a little more active than the day before. I got a little cleaning done here and there. Anytime I got a burst of energy I got up and cleaned something. The energy bursts didn't last long so I had to keep sitting down and relaxing. My son got sick again in the middle of the night and is just feeling so-so this morning. I've spent this morning cleaning the carpets in the main area and also scrubbing any cup any of us drank out of. I don't know why he got sick again. I'm probably gonna go around next and sanitize all the light switches and stuff.5 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Is your weights light moderate or vigorous?
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Steps 10,133
I did a shoulder lifting work out yesterday. While I am little sore, it felt so good to work out again. It was also really nice to see my parents after so long. Feel so good to slowly start to get back to normal around here.
Tomorrow is my daughters 11th birthday so busy weekend planned with my in laws coming one day and a few friends another. We are doing a cooking competition similar to chopped on fb. Gotta figure out how to pull it off.5
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