Downsizers - April 2021 Team Chat

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  • lcfa5317
    lcfa5317 Posts: 147 Member
    I don’t know when I stopped writing my steps.
    So , here are the last few days.
    3/31 = 6,398
    4/1 = 10,624
    4/2 = 10,349
  • rwood566
    rwood566 Posts: 987 Member
    4/2
    steps - 1899 not including my pedaler.
    calories - over by 34 without counting my exercise.
    exercise - 10 1/2 minutes on my pedaler, which is just bike pedals and a counter. it's for those that can't get out and exercise but can't afford a stationary bike. i got mine thru the v.a. I also did some weight work on my arms/shoulders with a 15 lb dumbbell.

    i basically took the day off after all of my walking this week. i'm thinking of taking a hike in a park tomorrow. i have to get revenge on it. i tried it last May and had to be rescued by the ranger. now i'm 115 lbs lighter so i stand a better chance. if i don't return here then you'll all know i failed and the squirrels and lizards are eating my body. lol.
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,290 Member
    rwood566 wrote: »
    4/2
    steps - 1899 not including my pedaler.
    calories - over by 34 without counting my exercise.
    exercise - 10 1/2 minutes on my pedaler, which is just bike pedals and a counter. it's for those that can't get out and exercise but can't afford a stationary bike. i got mine thru the v.a. I also did some weight work on my arms/shoulders with a 15 lb dumbbell.

    i basically took the day off after all of my walking this week. i'm thinking of taking a hike in a park tomorrow. i have to get revenge on it. i tried it last May and had to be rescued by the ranger. now i'm 115 lbs lighter so i stand a better chance. if i don't return here then you'll all know i failed and the squirrels and lizards are eating my body. lol.

    how long was your weight work? Remember I am able to convert most exercises into steps...so far you have 2999 without your weight work
  • azkunk
    azkunk Posts: 956 Member
    Today was ok. I worked my plan but decided to have a cheat night for dinner. I was around 250 over calories but my weekly averages are still good. I also got in my exercise and 10K steps.

    I have a busy day tomorrow so I am not planning on exercise. My goal for the week was 150 minutes and I have done 221, so I’m good. I probably won’t make 10K steps because I will be doing a lot of sitting but I will try. So my goals for tomorrow are:

    1. Focus on protein ... have shake(s)/ bar(s) with me when out
    2. Walk when I can
    3. No junk food
  • roz0810
    roz0810 Posts: 1,244 Member
    Megan_smartiepant1970
    PW 226.0
    CW 225.0 (loss 1 lb.)
    LTD 44 lbs

    Great job!
  • lelbarou
    lelbarou Posts: 312 Member
    rwood566 wrote: »
    4/2
    steps - 1899 not including my pedaler.
    calories - over by 34 without counting my exercise.
    exercise - 10 1/2 minutes on my pedaler, which is just bike pedals and a counter. it's for those that can't get out and exercise but can't afford a stationary bike. i got mine thru the v.a. I also did some weight work on my arms/shoulders with a 15 lb dumbbell.

    i basically took the day off after all of my walking this week. i'm thinking of taking a hike in a park tomorrow. i have to get revenge on it. i tried it last May and had to be rescued by the ranger. now i'm 115 lbs lighter so i stand a better chance. if i don't return here then you'll all know i failed and the squirrels and lizards are eating my body. lol.

    Hi @rwood566 - Wow! You have a dark sense of humour and I dig it! LOL Great job on your increased activity. If we don't hear from you, we will send the ranger out! But I know you CAN do it! YAY! You ROCK! Awesome progress!!!
  • lelbarou
    lelbarou Posts: 312 Member
    Check in for April 2
    Logging - yes
    Exercise - yes
    Steps - 7384

    Well. Unfortunately, I ate something my stomach like and I threw up. Sorry to be graphic, but tis true! Anyway, I only got one walk in! I felt really dubious, had a nap and just felt pretty yuck. I have two stomach conditions, IBS and GERD, and either one can set me back.

    Anyway, all is well, you know gotta turn that frown upside down!🌞😁

    I am losing weight again, so that is good. All that binge weight plus more seems to be going.

    I hope you all have an awesome day! Love ya bunches and bunches! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
  • rlaskey2
    rlaskey2 Posts: 461 Member
    Steps 7,018

    Yesterday I struggled it was so busy here again with contractors and the kids were off. In addition it didn’t help that it was my last official day with my company of 20 years even though I have been on furlough for a year. I had take out for lunch and dinner. I did have a girls night at my neighbors house and our daughters so that was nice. Oh well today is a new day and there is only painters in the basement. A few more days and they should hopefully be done.
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,838 Member
    @TheresaM787
    Great job!

    @red1185
    Sometimes we need a day of rest. How do you like the Apple Watch?

    @lcfa5317
    Great steps!

    @rwood566
    You made me chuckle. Also, freak out a little as I am terrified of lizards and I won’t walk under a tree if a squirrel is in it.

    @azkunk
    I like that you work with a weekly average. Great goals for the day.
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,838 Member
    edited April 2021
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    Overdue
    @shawnamee1
    @missGYST
    @363days
    @garn76

    Today
    @cesse47
    @Tazaria87
    @red1185
    @AlphaEliJoe

    Sunday
    @azkunk
    @Beautyofdreams
    @TheresaM787


    Just a reminder on the weigh in format. It makes it a lot easier for me to find.

    Username:
    Weigh in Day
    PW:
    CW:
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,838 Member
    Friday’s check in
    Daily Goals
    ❌Steps 3,302
    ❌Sleep
    ❌Walk

    Today starts lockdown and I will start my challenge tomorrow morning. I still have to fine tune it. I admit that’s a sad check in. I wallowed in my sadness yesterday but today I will get all that red back to green. I am off grocery shopping in a few.

    Hope your weekend is off to a great start!
  • 888Angie888
    888Angie888 Posts: 890 Member
    Step 4/2: 16,885
    Daily mini-workout: ✔️
  • 363days
    363days Posts: 548 Member
    @lelbarou - I think it is great to identify what it is you like about yourself, too many times we (I) don't acknowledge the good things about me. and great walk!!! are you sore? Decluttering - trying now to clean out the closet and sat down at the computer because I felt like I couldn't make another decision without a break - mentally tiring but feels so good!
    @Bluetail6 I'm lucky to have had both covid shots and am traveling to Hood River, OR in a week to see my son who is on the road now moving from Anchorage to there. I can't wait to see him. My daughter and SIL are going, too so it is a family event. I hope to go camping in Sedona in May, before it gets too hot. This will be a solo trip and one I'm excited about doing.
    @Megan_smartiepants1970 Glad you found shoes that are right for you. I love that brand, too!
  • 363days
    363days Posts: 548 Member
    @lelbarou @rwood566 You guys should go on the road! You're cracking me up.
  • 363days
    363days Posts: 548 Member
    @Tazaria87 @red1185 @cesse47 Great weeks, ladies! Way to go!
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,290 Member
    @363days Are you still with us on our step challenge or do you need to be excused ?
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,290 Member
    Username: AlphaEli
    Weigh in Day: saturday
    PW: 310
    CW: 305.6

    Great loss ...Congrats ....If you can will you please post your steps for the week ...Thank you :)
  • rwood566
    rwood566 Posts: 987 Member
    edited April 2021
    @AlphaEliJoe great weigh in. congats. hopefully you'll go under 300 during this month.

    @363days have a wonderful trip. stay safe and well. that should be some beautiful country to walk around.
  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    4/3
    Stationary bike 35 minutes, 9 miles, moderate effort
    Steps 7,500
  • iradi8
    iradi8 Posts: 766 Member
    edited April 2021
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    4/2 Steps 20,139

    Lots of yardwork today!
  • iradi8
    iradi8 Posts: 766 Member
    @azkunk
    Love your daily goals!

    @Bluetail6
    75k+ miles of travel per year is a lot! I can't even imagine that:) You must have really missed it. That is great that you will start to travel a bit now that you have the vaccine.

    @rwood566
    You did great with the pedaler and the dumbbells! Love your sense of humor! Thanks for the laughs:) Hope you enjoy your hike and don't meet up with any rangers, lizards or squirrels. I just read your next comment about the rabbits. Had me laughing again! I love this quote that you shared: "- Robin Williams. "we're all born with a spark of madness. Don't let yours go out." Sometimes people do not accept our moments of "madness" and it gets buried. I'm going to let it out more often because it sure is fun!

    @lelbarou
    Hope your stomach is feeling better now:) I love that you see the good qualities in yourself. I am also a person who sacrifices a lot and often especially with those I love.

    @rlaskey2
    Twenty years with a company is almost unheard of these days. It must feel a bit strange that it has come to an end. Perhaps the renovations and people working in your house will be a nice distraction.

    @lindamtuck2018
    So sorry things are getting locked down again. That will really be tough. I know you are determined and that you'll be putting some green up!

    @Tazaria87
    Glad your back is feeling better. You sure stay busy! Love those lake walks!

    @TheresaM787
    You are really doing amazing riding that bike!

    @red1185
    Baby steps:) That is just awesome that you can feel a difference in your jeans! That is great motivation:)

    @363days
    Your travels sound exciting!


  • rwood566
    rwood566 Posts: 987 Member
    @iradi8 congrats on the kayaking, but kayaking around alligators?? you're braver than i am.

    numbers for 4/3:
    steps - 3611. it seems like alot more than that, but i'll take it.
    calories - under my goal of 1800. i had hot air popcorn for dessert instead of chocolate cake like yesterday.
    exercise - yes, definately. surprisingly i even survived.

    the hike was very fun. we didn't even get out of the car and found out the lizards were waiting to attack me. pulled into the parking spot and there were 5 on the wall in front of us. we couldn't find the trail head right away so we walked around the picnic area. as we climbed the hill we saw about 20 lizards, watched a hawk searching and people scurrying around. we even found the easter bunny lounging around waiting for night to come so he could get busy. i think the hawk was searching for him to spy on him hiding the eggs. lol
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