Downsizers - April 2021 Team Chat
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Thought I would share the uncropped version of the Stellar Jay that came to visit the other day. I took it as he was just about to hop down to the deck from the railing.😊4 -
@Poobah1972
Congratulations on your 66+ pounds burned since January 🙌👏🙌👏 Quitting smoking 🎉🎉🎉🎉 and starting to walk more 👏👏👏👏
@lmf1012 & @my_monkey_my_circus
Welcome 👏👏👏 looking forward to getting to know you.
@Piqueaboo
Wow you lost over 41 pounds 🎉🎉🎉 doing great over there 🤩
@rwood566
Smashed the 10,000 mark, under and with a gooey dessert (mmmmm) 🥳👏👏👏 that was so incredibly sweet of you to go on a long walk in honor of Megan 🤗💐
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@rwood566
I like your observation regarding fat, scientific or not. I agree the trend is the most important. Those weight fluctuations can happen for no rhyme or reason. You have accomplished so much on this journey and is very inspiring. Nice walking!
@rlaskey2
Pepper steak is one of our favourites. I just pinned the skinny taste recipe to try.
@Tazaria87
Amazing steps!
@Poobah1972
Welcome to the team. Congrats on quitting smoking! Your weight loss journey has been amazing so far and I can’t wait to watch you continue it.
@Bluetail6
Did you change your password? My bank account was hacked a few weeks ago and I am slowly changing all my passwords. I love the picture!
@Beautyofdreams
I am excited to read your interview so keep us posted. I am so jealous of that homegrown asparagus. It won’t be long before we can get local here.
@TheresaM787
Great stepping! Did you decide on a fitness watch yet?
@Piqueaboo
Enjoy your holiday!
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Friday check in
✅Steps 6,359
✅Sleep
✅Walk
✅Water
This is the fourth day in a row I hit my sleep goal. Now I have to work on not getting up after I go to bed for the night. I am going to play with my medication timings, maybe go for a quick walk before bed and figure out how to get my 432hz music to play all night. I am sure there is a setting on my phone that I need to play with.
Tomorrow is the start of the May challenge. I am trying to think of a new goal I can add. I am going to drop the water goal as it is not an issue. My step goal right now is 5000 and I have been increasing by 500 each month. I am on the fence about doing this so I will mull it over.
Going to go for a walk after my coffee. Not sure what time my hubby is getting off so groceries may be pushed until tomorrow. He worked 15 hours yesterday and we don’t know how long today so he is going to be pretty tired.
Have a great start to the weekend!
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Red1185
PW: 161.6
CW: 160.8
Good morning everybody! Thank you for all the kind words of support. BetterHelp is actually helping a little bit, so far…it’s been good to get things off of my chest.
@lcfa5317 sending wishes and prayers for a speedy and safe recovery for your daughter!
@lindamtuck2018 a lot of podcasts have BetterHelp as a sponsor - that’s how I heard about them. It’s all virtual. You can chat with a therapist anytime, have video, and phone sessions, too…it took a couple of tries to find a therapist I like (you can change at any time, for any reason), but it’s been good. I am well-versed in anxiety: it’s awful. I hope you are able to get some sleep and find some relief with the medication, too.
@TheresaM787 thanks!! Also, welcome as new team motivator - that’s cool!
@Bluetail6 I wouldn’t want that change either - it would drive me insane! I imagine that’s very frustrating. Good luck getting it all squared away!
@363days Covid-itis, I love that! I’m glad you’re finding the online therapy useful, too. What company do you use?
Great NSVs with the non-snacking, as well as the meal-planning, walking, and yoga! That’s awesome!
@Tazaria87 old pictures can be so hard to look at, but I’m glad you are happy with where you are now!
@Megan_smartiepants1970 sounds good! I think the pandemic and life changes have finally gotten to me. I’m glad your surgery went well! Rest up. You deserve it!
Steps for this week: (I can’t remember what I’ve already posted, so I’m just going to post for the last few days)
4/27: 9790
4/28: 8025
4/29: 7825
4/30: 9519
I’m trying to start a habit of walking the dog immediately when I get home…I’m finding that it can be beneficial - not just for the steps, but it helps work off some stress from the day, and gives me a chance to just be in my own headspace. Obviously the dog loves it too! Lol 🙃🐶
Happy weekend everybody!!
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Your May Team Chat is open!
Please continue to weigh in for April Week 5 HERE. Go to the new chat thread for introductions and start posting stats there tomorrow! Have a wonderful May
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10831812/downsizers-may-2021-team-chat/p1?new=10 -
I’ve also recently remembered I set little reward goals for myself about a year ago…that whenever I lose 5lbs, or whatever, I would buy myself a small reward. I love to travel, so my rewards typically revolve around that.
I’m so close to hitting a 20lb LTD, and especially with the world opening back up, I’m using that as motivation to keep the weight loss on track. Nothing big or expensive, but something - I think that’s a good motivator.
I have a renewed sense of excitement now, cuz I know I have something to look forward to!
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Check-in for 4/30:
Steps - 10596 most of that was my walk.
Calories - about 1630. Very nicely under. Even had a gooey dessert.
Exercise - walked 4.3 miles in 1:27. My longest true walk since I started. I did it to honor megan since she can't right now.
Awww thank you for honoring me ...Amazing steps @rwood566
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »@Poobah1972 welcome to the team. It's nice to have another former 500+pounder.
@Tazaria87 super numbers and exercise. Weight breaks are needed and accepted. Great attitude on the break.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 sorry about the long trip for nothing. Continue to rest and get better.
@Bluetail6 it's been acting weird for me as well. I hope they get it fixed soon.
@rlaskey2 WTG on the breakthrough. Keep it going down. Rest days are good, even if it's because we didn't feel like it. Is the skinny meals a cookbook? I want to check it out.
Thanks @rwood566 ..I go back on Monday at 4pm
Sorry about the MFP problems. I hope you are well and resting. Somewhere, you mentioned pain. I hope it is getting better!!🧡
Thanks Lee .....I am not able to post my food diary no big deal .....Pain is still unbearable but I am doing a lot of resting and pain pills knock me out thank goodness my roommate has been here with me1 -
Tazaria87
Saturday
PW 165.0
CW 165.0
Like I posted yesterday, I knew this was coming. I'm happy about being exactly the same actually, since I thought I was going to show a slight gain for the week. I've learned over the last year that these adjustment periods are pretty common after losing for a few weeks in a row. I'm happy with what I did last week and will do the same this week!4 -
Daily Post April 30
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 108oz
Steps 9026
Exercise Jogging in place 20mins
Most of my steps came from grocery shopping. Went to 3 different stores, including costco which is pretty big. Thought about not worrying about my step goal but knew it was just coming from a place of laziness so jogged in place next to the couch last night to get the rest of my steps in.2 -
Steps 17,535
Super busy day cleaning getting ready for my inlaws to visit and had time to squeeze in my shoulder workout before they came up. Last night was cheat night dinner but I did skip ice cream with the rest of the family.2 -
The May team chat is open! Make sure to start the month with an introduction.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10831812/downsizers-may-2021-team-chat/p1?new=10 -
@Poobah1972 welcome to the team. It's nice to have another former 500+pounder.
@Tazaria87 super numbers and exercise. Weight breaks are needed and accepted. Great attitude on the break.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 sorry about the long trip for nothing. Continue to rest and get better.
@Bluetail6 it's been acting weird for me as well. I hope they get it fixed soon.
@rlaskey2 WTG on the breakthrough. Keep it going down. Rest days are good, even if it's because we didn't feel like it. Is the skinny meals a cookbook? I want to check it out.
Yes, it is a website and cookbooks. She posts a weekly meal plan as with which I mostly follow. It is lighter in calorie and far but doesn’t taste as plain as some healthy meals in my opinion.
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