Downsizers - April 2021 Team Chat
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03/29
Steps = 9,242
CW = 190.1
PW = 191.3
Gotta get to the 180s!
March flew by for me. It helped that we had a few nice days. I saw a friend on my patio that I haven’t seen in over a year. It was nice to chat. NO - it was wonderful! I’m so thankful to be able to see friends again. We’re staying outside, but that’s okay. I go into my mom’s apartment and my sister’s house, but that’s about it for inside visits. We’re all at different places, but things have gotten brighter. I hope everyone is feeling happier with the warmth that spring brings.4 -
transparentenigma wrote: »Hi guys transparent here
Weigh In day: Monday
SW:325
CW:300.9
End of April GW: 290
Ultimate GW:200
April Goals:
Lose 10 pounds
Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily (this is exclusive of tea, which I have been subbing for water)
Increase exercise to 45 mins - 1 hour ( have been doing 20 - 30 mins daily)
Sugary drinks no more than 1X weekly
Meditate at least once weekly
7,000 steps on weekdays / at least 5,000 on weekends (some weekends I barely make 1500
, thank goodness for other forms of exercise )
Would you like to join our step challenge?1 -
Plan for tomorrow:
1. Pack breakfast/lunch and eat what I packed ✅
2. 90 oz water ✅
3. Take 3 walking breaks at work ✅
4. Walk during daughter’s dance class ✅
Weight was up a whole pound 😱 but I had a great day hitting my goals. I picked up my diuretic this morning and took one. Hopefully, that will flush a little over f this excess fluid off. My blood pressure has been a little up without the diuretic which has led to headaches. I hope to get this all under control soon.
Tomorrow, I am working from home. So, my plan for tomorrow is:
1. Go on a 20 minute walk before I start work and another 20 minute walk at lunch
2. Pre-log meals tonight and stick to it
3. 90 oz water
4. 10K steps.4 -
@lcfa5317 - the 180s are so close! You will definitely be there next week.
@jimboden3 - 2lb gain after vacation is not too bad. That should come right off once you get back on track.
@transparentenigma - I struggle with steps on the weekends too. I often find myself walking laps around my kitchen to squeeze them in.
@TheresaM787 - nice ride
@missysave0612 - I have a desk job too. I try to take mini walk breaks every hour or two for 5-19 minutes. If I am working from home, sometimes the steps are around my kitchen.
@Tazaria87 - it’s nice to see that you are fully recovered from that stomach flu anc working out again
@Megan_smartiepants1970 - as always, thank you for keeping track of our steps. This really does provide motivation and I hope to do better this month
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Check in for March 29
Logging - yes
Exercise - yes
Steps - 8085
Well, my despair and incredible confusion seems to have drifted past thank God! Ha Ha! Also, I have made some realizations about my food choices among other things. I am bored to death of the food I'm eating and simply not enjoying my food. It's true that grains and dairy slow down or hamper my weight loss, but I need more variety in what I eat. I had a chocolate pancake this morning (healthy - homemade with oat flour) and a hunk of cheese! LOL
I still have the huge 4 pound weight gain and I'm still sitting at 287. I think due to changes in my diet my weight loss will slow, but I have to make some kind of compromise as I'm so sick of what I'm eating and I need some food that actually tastes good!
My interview yesterday seemed to go very well. My other interview was moved to next Tuesday, so only one interview this week. I sent in two other applications, but it takes them time to sift through them. They are chosen based on various aspects such as both qualifications and applicable seniority level. Sometimes a senior person can transfer into a job from a parallel job. In that case, no interviews are done. It is a straight up transfer. I will see what happens.
Thanks for sticking with me everyone. Sometimes I am way down in the trenches or pit and sometimes at the top of the mountain. It's just how I am and how I roll! Ha Ha! It's very offputting for people to deal with someone who is intense, but thanks for understanding. Thank you especially to @TheresaM787 @mszoueb @Megan_smartiepants1970 @363days and @lindamtuck2018 for your understanding and empathy. It is much appreciated!!!5 -
@azkunk - I hope your stress in your job goes down a bit and that your calcium and PTH normalize. Your grill looks awesome so I hope you get something to cook on it soon!
@TheresaM787 - Thank you so much for your sympathy and support!
@Megan_smartiepants1970 - Thank you regarding the steps. Honestly, I had very little sleep last night and was out to lunch. I actually think I can get my steps in. You know me I think! LOL3 -
@lelbarou - I am glad that you are starting to feel better about things and that you made some changes to your diet and expectations. Having such a restrictive diet works in the short term but will not be sustainable long term if you do not enjoy it. It has is much better to make little modifications that you can live with long term and accept a slower rate of loss. Good luck on the job hunt, I hope you get the position that you most want.
As for me the stress is a little less. I just need to find a new balance now that I am back in the facility and back to being a dance mom again.3 -
Sunday and Monday’s check in
Daily Goals
Sunday
❌Steps 2,856
✅Sleep
Monday
❌Steps
❌Sleep 1,974
I am sorry for my lack of communication the last 2 days. I haven’t been feeling the greatest and I slept all day yesterday. I am going to be resting again today and I hope I can get back to walking tomorrow. I am not sure if it is the antibiotic or I picked up a bug. The region I live in moved back into the red zone today due to rising covid numbers. The exercise room was closed when we were in red before so I may not have access to the bike and weights anymore.
I am going to respond to the posts but if I miss someone I apologize in advance.
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Congrats Downsizers! Well done on the green challenge!
Congrats on a green month
@mzoueb @Z10Rtza @lelbarou @Piqueaboo @garn76 @Tazaria874 -
Daily Post March 29
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 103oz
Steps 10118
Exercise 60min walk on lake trail
Getting outside for a walk felt great. My nieces were here all day so I got a few thousand steps from having all 4 kids here. Then after they got picked up and my husband was done working, I headed out to go for a walk with my parents. The trail we do is a little over 3 miles. There is another one there that is over 5. My mom has arthritis in her knee so she can't handle the longer one but last night my dad said he wants to try with me. He's thinking an early weekend morning versus after he's worked all day. I had made some low cal broccoli cheese soup in the instant pot in the afternoon so I ate that right when I got home. I was hungry. The rest of the family ate while I was gone.
Today I'm not sure what I'll do for workout. I have some errands to run for the consignment sale and also to get my son the rest of the way registered for Kindergarten. I'll probably just see where my steps are when I get back home and decide then!3 -
@azkunk - I hope your stress in your job goes down a bit and that your calcium and PTH normalize. Your grill looks awesome so I hope you get something to cook on it soon!
@TheresaM787 - Thank you so much for your sympathy and support!
@Megan_smartiepants1970 - Thank you regarding the steps. Honestly, I had very little sleep last night and was out to lunch. I actually think I can get my steps in. You know me I think! LOL
Its okay ....We all have bad days ....So I completely understand ....I kept you on the step challenge so you are good to go
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Steps 3/29: 19,2392
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@Beautyofdreams
Your transformation is amazing! You look beautiful in both pictures.
@Tazaria87
I always like to hear about your weight loss journey.
@TheresaM787
Great job on your biking! It’s great to hear the group is helping. I know for me I would be back to my start weight plus some.
@azkunk
Sounds like you have water weight for sure. I think it is neat how you have a plan and then a daily plan to get you to your goals. Great idea! Your bbq is awesome.
@kdlgiannoulis
How long have you been a runner? I loved running back in the day.
@lcfa5317
The spring is such a nice time to walk. I love watching everything bloom.
@rwood566
Great steps. Be careful you don’t fall.
@mszoueb
Awesome loss! Are you still doing the meal plans?
@lelbarou
I think this gain helped you see that you needed to make changes in your eating. It is so easy to get bored of eating the same things every day. Your breakfast sounds delicious. I am glad your interviews went well.
@Z10Rtza
Nice loss and steps! Are you still doing your new diet from the dietitian?
@mari_moulin
You are moved to support. I will check in with you at the end of April to see if you are ready to come back.
@missysave0612
The great thing about the step challenge it pushes you to meet the step goal.
@transparentenigma
Awesome loss! Looks like you will dip into the 200’s next week. I love coke which is full of sugar. When I started 2 years ago, cutting it out was the hardest thing I had to do. I now allow myself to have it once a week.
@lcfa5317
Nice loss! You will hit that new decade and we will all celebrate with you.
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Steps 18,170
Super productive day yesterday. Walked with friend, cleaning✅, dog walk and boxing workout. Prepped breakfast for Tuesday/Wed and lunch for today. I joke with my husband that I am always awesome on a Monday but by Friday I am like a slug. Just noticed my Fitbit has been dead all day so steps should a stink today ☹️3 -
iradi8
Tuesday
PW: 199.7
CW: 196.6
LTD: 56.0 pounds (SW 252.6)
Super happy about this weigh in!3 -
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BETTER LATE THAN NEVER..... Right?!?!
PLACE TEAM PERCENTAGE
PLACE TEAM LBS LOSS
PLACE INDIVIDUAL PERCENTAGE
1st @imgwendolyn2015 3.63 %
2nd @Beautyofdreams 2.64
3rd @bearchested 2.29 %
PLACE INDIVIDUAL LBS LOSS
1st @imgwendolyn2015 9.0 Lbs
2nd @davidji82 5.6 Lbs
3rd @bearchested 4.6 Lbs
HONORABLE MENTIONS
@kirsten11872
@callsitlikeiseeit
@lindamtuck2018
@Bluetail6
@gottagetthisdown
@JoDavo66
@bmotisko
@eahrenee
@shnerb00
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PLACE TEAM PERCENTAGE
PLACE TEAM LBS LOSS
PLACE INDIVIDUAL PERCENTAGE
1st @dignow96 5.73%
2nd @rachelrjh 5.52%
3rd @eahrenee 5.46 %
PLACE INDIVIDUAL LBS LOSS
1st @dignow96 16.8 Lbs
2nd @bmotisko 14.8 Lbs
3rd @lelbarou 13.2 Lbs
HONORABLE MENTIONS
@Aqualang26
@Tazaria87
@shnerb00
@gottagetthisdown
@happimess01
@Piqueaboo
@leni1us
@Mrscanmore
@gillexplores
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