Weight No More - May 2021 Team Chat
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~~ May Week One ~~
Happy New Month, Everybody! So happy to see all the new faces in the chat (and the old ones too, not that I'm calling anyone old, I swear)! Welcome aboard, @ha110w33nsp00k and @kaj848 !!!
I am minstrelofsarcasm, also known as Minstrel, also known as Ashley, also known as "that sweaty girl in the corner"... I am one of the co-captains along with the ever-marvelous @melaniedscott . My role here is to provide some real talk, some good motivation, and a few too many jokes about stress eating for anyone's comfort levels.
The Basics:
I am 25 and currently living in Ohio. I work as a combustion engineer for an industrial manufacturing company (I set things on fire for money). I am fascinated by all facets of science, whether that be nuclear physics, nutrition, geology (I hear it rocks), chemistry, etc. Feel free to ask any of your questions when it comes to the science of things. I can't guarantee I'll know the answer, but I can definitely figure it out and provide an answer in a way that's hopefully understandable.
Why I am Here:
I love numbers, and when I discovered that I could get healthier (as my doctor told me I absolutely had to do) by keeping track of numbers, I signed up for MFP. My original weight was 8lbs 2oz, and while I don't think I'll ever make it quite that low ever again, my goal is to never be above my highest weight of 234 (September 2014).
Despite having joined this wonderful community, I didn't take my weight loss or my health seriously until after I graduated college in May 2017 and was told by a different doctor that my eating and (lack of) exercise habits put me on the road to diabetes. I'll admit, I was terrified. I grew up with a diabetic parent who took no actions towards improving their health to reduce their dependence on insulin and is now facing some very serious health complications. I didn't want that to happen to me - I wouldn't want to put anyone through having to worry about me in the same way I worried about them.
So I searched "gym" on Google Maps, and signed up for a free class with the first place that popped up in the results, a spin studio. Since July 1st, 2017, I have completed over 860 spin classes. I guess you can say they hooked me.
In other news, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in December 2019 after an arduous journey from doctor to doctor, through several misdiagnoses (why is it that the first thing a doctor will suggest is anxiety if you're female and show emotion in the doctor's office?), 14 vials of blood drawn for blood tests, 3 weeks of being unable to consistently feel the left side of my body, 2 MRIs, 1 spinal tap, and a partridge in a pear tree. I could go into a long rant about everything, and I have, but there's no need to fill my introduction with things I've written time and time again (I'll post a link to my blog, for those of you interested in my madness).
In Summary:
Since joining MFP, I have lost over 70 lbs, regained about 15 while on a three-month business trip in France (wine and cheese is my weakness), lost 5 of them, gained 5 of them, maintained throughout 2020, yo-yo'ed for the first few months of 2021, and here I stand (sit) at 170 lbs, a good 64 net lbs lost. I don't have a goal weight anymore, since BMI was developed by a mathematician and not a doctor, and as long as I feel healthy, I can weigh whatever I want (somewhere in the 150's sounds pretty good right now, but I guess we'll see).
As for exercising, I still have a membership to the spin studio, but I also do regular functional training HIIT classes to build up some resistance training on top of my strong cardio regimen. I'm aiming to hit my 1000th spin class by my birthday at the end of August. I'm a bit behind my weekly quota, but I have faith I'll be able to work something out.
If you want to know more about me, or my journey, feel free to ask questions, or you can find my blog here: LINK
I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you even more as we work our way through May. Expect the step awards post to be written later today or early tomorrow - my work day is already pretty crazy and I cannot guarantee my typical posting schedule on top of writing this introduction post.3 -
Hi, I’m new:) Today I weigh 170.0 and my goal is to get back down to 148. I really enjoy working out but I am a busy mom to 4 young kids and have a husband who is in a very demanding grad school program so finding time/getting away for workouts can be challenging. I haven’t done much at all in many months. But I’m ready to make it a priority again. This month I want to take advantage of nicer weather and do biking and some run/walking. My weigh in days will be thursdays. I’m excited to be a part of this group! Anything else I’m supposed to do to or post?
@kaj848 -
Firstly, welcome! Secondly, you don't have to post anything else if you don't want to. Just complete your weigh-in this Thursday, and you'll have met all of the requirements to be part of the team. If you want to participate even more, feel free to post your daily steps to join the steps challenge, or just socialize on the team chat! We are a friendly bunch, and more than happy to be here to answer questions and provide support.pizzafruit wrote: »In the past at the first of every month I would reflect on the previous month's weight loss or gain, I would look at what I did wrong and berate myself for screwing up another month. My approach has been *kitten* backwards.
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So glad you discovered that there's nothing to gain by being mean to yourself beyond feeling bad about yourself. I'm looking forward to reading all the new things you learn throughout this new month!ha110w33nsp00k wrote: »@jugar Just reposting with you tagged, so it’s easier.😉
I'm not able to reply to specific messages in this thread. Please, advise. Also, I'm new here. It sounds like I didn't register correctly, either. I tried to send you a PM regarding signing up on 4-29-21. I know MFP is weird about notifications, so, maybe, you didn't see that. Let me know. Thanks!
@ha110w33nsp00k -
Registration is typically done on one of the registration threads. Jugar does not always check her messages, since most people just post in the chats or email her if we need to reach her.
As for responding to specific messages, do you mean you are unable to hit "Quote" at the bottom of the posts you're looking to respond to? That could be a permissions issue that Jugar should be able to fix, or an MFP issue that she will not be able to. Let me know if you're having technical difficulties and I will do my best to alleviate any issue you're facing. Specifics about what you are doing vs. what you're trying to do would be helpful.2 -
Calli1616
Weigh In Day: Mondays
PW (Previous Weight): 178.6
CW (Current Weight): 177.72 -
Hi,
I was on Weight No More for April - how do I continue with that group?
I find this very motivating - thanks!! Last month I tracked more than I usually do, and exercise more. This month I'm planning on continuing that, and drastically reducing my wine intake.
Thanks!!1 -
Also, I'd like to add that I lost 4 pounds, and I feel so happy!!1
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Hi,
I was on Weight No More for April - how do I continue with that group?
I find this very motivating - thanks!! Last month I tracked more than I usually do, and exercise more. This month I'm planning on continuing that, and drastically reducing my wine intake.
Thanks!!
@vvlucky -
You are already registered to continue on with us! As long as you weigh in on Wednesday (or whatever other day you decide) this week, you are all set! Congrats on your loss!1 -
Hi,
I was on Weight No More for April - how do I continue with that group?
I find this very motivating - thanks!! Last month I tracked more than I usually do, and exercise more. This month I'm planning on continuing that, and drastically reducing my wine intake.
Thanks!!
That is so fantastic! I'm finding our group to be super motivating too!1 -
Hello and welcome new members. I am Tracy, I live in New Hampshire. I am 49, I have been married for a very long time, 2 boys, 26, 23 and 2 granddaughters 14 months and 18 months. I gain and lose the same few pounds for the last few years which is very frustrating to me. I weigh my food, exercise, it doesn't matter. When I was younger I weighed 120 then I had kids and that was it. A few years ago I did manage to lose 40 pounds but it managed to find me again. I have had a lot of stress over the last few years. My son was diagnosed with depression and anxiety, both my parents died, my son was in a horrible car accident in which he was lucky to be alive, so now add on PTSD to his depression and anxiety. The car accident has caused tons of health issues for him, tomorrow he is having his 8th surgery in 2 1/2 years. Not to mention all the personal problems that are going on right now. I keep trying to get back in a routine but something always happens. I was trying to get up at 4am to workout but I find I don't give it my all so I really have to carve time out in the evening for me. I love to do zumba and I have the ifit ap for my treadmill and spin bike.5
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I'll jump on the introduction bandwagon. I'm Kristie. I've been married 29 years and have a 15-year old daughter and an 11-year old son and I work full-time. I've been using MFP on and off for quite a few years now, and like many, I've lost the same pounds over and over, just to gain them back. Last June, @1theresamcvean invited me to join this group, and I'm so glad she did. I've lost and regained the same weight again this past year, but unlike most of the times I've done that, this time I've been dealing with some difficult issues with my daughter. The short story is that she just can't wait to escape my husband and me, and she's made me look forward to her leaving also, which makes me sad. Between that, turning 50 in January, and my blood pressure being high (which I can completely control with regular exercise), I've decided I need to start focusing on myself. Usually I jump off the wagon around week 3 or 4, but not this time. I've made it past the 5-week mark and I've lost 14 pounds so far, with about 50 more to go. I've got to get this weight off before menopause hits. I hear it gets a lot more difficult to lose when you get to that point. With my kids at the ages they are, and with me now working 100% at home, it's much easier to squeeze exercise into my schedule. I just have to get off my butt and DO IT. When your kids are little, it's hard to get 2 minutes to yourself (or even pee uninterrupted - am I right, ladies??). I don't see how any moms with small kids can get any regular exercise into their schedules, or a sufficient amount of sleep.
@ljdanny, I understand what you're going through regarding depression. It's hard to watch your child deal with that. And you've got so many other challenges on top of that. You seem to be handling it well, though.
Anyway, after all that rambling, for you new members, there are a lot of really great people in this group. Like minstrelofsarcasm said, you can post when you want to, or just post your weight and that's it. Everyone has different ideas about what this app and this group can do for them, but I'm sure you'll find the group helpful, as I have. It's nice to have people you can communicate with who understand exactly what you're dealing with.2 -
Happy Monday, everyone!
I've noticed several people have posted about stress lately. Boy, stress does a number on us. It makes us snacky, crabby, tired, unmotivated. Hang in there (I'm visualizing Ashley's post from last week of the *actual* kitten)! When you're feeling overwhelmed, try a few deep breaths, a cool drink (of water! keep hydrated!) and visualizing something calming. For me, it's flowers and the botanical garden near where I live. I especially love tulips and iris. I keep photos of some of my favorite flowers on my desk along with a few photos of waterfalls and my husband (I especially like the one I have of him 'running' from a dinosaur. It's a forced perspective shot that turned out pretty well). They always make me smile.~ Walking Warriors ~
A huge congrats to our three reporting walkers, who conquered over 167,847 steps last week! They walked over 55,949 steps per person on average throughout the week, which is fantastic! I know I definitely took less than that amount throughout the week.
Our top stepper last week was...
@ljdanny !!!
Tracy walked a total of 83,784 steps last week, which is an average of 11,969 per day. Just... wow. That is her second highest weekly step count this month…only 2,263 steps away from her highest. Way to go!
The rest of our fabulous Super Steppers:
@lennoncpa – 46,865 steps
@dbrinkmeyer – 37,198 steps
Fantastic work this week, everyone! Week after week, our steppers, step up to the challenge! Even if you're of the mindset that "it's only a walk"… it isn't. It's you showing up for yourself, taking step after step, and proving that you can go the distance. Thank you for taking care of yourself, and showing all of us that we can do it too, as long as we're willing to take that first step. And if this sounds a little like what Ashley posts on weekly step challenge posts…well, I can’t improve on perfection…
All this said…our step team is getting small…Anyone up to the challenge? Just track your steps. Post them daily or weekly. As individual days or for a weekly total. I will, if you will!
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@ljdanny I’m SO sorry for what you’re going through, with your son, ESPECIALLY!!!💔
I have iFit, too! I wish I had the energy to workout, but I just started the Carnivore Diet on 4-27-21 and it’s been HARD!!!1 -
minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »Hi, I’m new:) Today I weigh 170.0 and my goal is to get back down to 148. I really enjoy working out but I am a busy mom to 4 young kids and have a husband who is in a very demanding grad school program so finding time/getting away for workouts can be challenging. I haven’t done much at all in many months. But I’m ready to make it a priority again. This month I want to take advantage of nicer weather and do biking and some run/walking. My weigh in days will be thursdays. I’m excited to be a part of this group! Anything else I’m supposed to do to or post?
@kaj848 -
Firstly, welcome! Secondly, you don't have to post anything else if you don't want to. Just complete your weigh-in this Thursday, and you'll have met all of the requirements to be part of the team. If you want to participate even more, feel free to post your daily steps to join the steps challenge, or just socialize on the team chat! We are a friendly bunch, and more than happy to be here to answer questions and provide support.pizzafruit wrote: »In the past at the first of every month I would reflect on the previous month's weight loss or gain, I would look at what I did wrong and berate myself for screwing up another month. My approach has been *kitten* backwards.
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So glad you discovered that there's nothing to gain by being mean to yourself beyond feeling bad about yourself. I'm looking forward to reading all the new things you learn throughout this new month!ha110w33nsp00k wrote: »@jugar Just reposting with you tagged, so it’s easier.😉
I'm not able to reply to specific messages in this thread. Please, advise. Also, I'm new here. It sounds like I didn't register correctly, either. I tried to send you a PM regarding signing up on 4-29-21. I know MFP is weird about notifications, so, maybe, you didn't see that. Let me know. Thanks!
@ha110w33nsp00k -
Registration is typically done on one of the registration threads. Jugar does not always check her messages, since most people just post in the chats or email her if we need to reach her.
As for responding to specific messages, do you mean you are unable to hit "Quote" at the bottom of the posts you're looking to respond to? That could be a permissions issue that Jugar should be able to fix, or an MFP issue that she will not be able to. Let me know if you're having technical difficulties and I will do my best to alleviate any issue you're facing. Specifics about what you are doing vs. what you're trying to do would be helpful.
I didn’t realize I could hit Quote…oops!🤦🏻♀️ Thank you!😅2 -
melaniedscott wrote: »And if this sounds a little like what Ashley posts on weekly step challenge posts…well, I can’t improve on perfection…
Perfection?
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Username: jedaschultz
Weigh In Day: Monday
Week:1
PW (Previous Weight): 203.8
CW (Current Weight): 205.22 -
minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »melaniedscott wrote: »And if this sounds a little like what Ashley posts on weekly step challenge posts…well, I can’t improve on perfection…
Perfection?
You have a better word for it?
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Hi all. My name is April and I live in the prairies in Canada. I am the team motivator ! I have been involved with the group for several months now and I love hearing everyone’s stories and successes.
I struggled with my weight after my third child, highest weight was in the 220s at the beginning of covid. I was in a bad place as I’m only 5’1! I am an apple shape and didn’t exercise at all. With covid and working from home I was able to start doing a nice walk in the middle of my day and didn’t have to worry about getting sweaty in dress clothes. I started mfp here and managed to lose around 65 pounds. I moved up to doing exercise classes and C25K and discovered how much I love moving my body and getting stronger. Lately I’ve mixed it up with zoom Zumba classes and outdoor boot camp as we have been under more strict conditions with covid. I’ve been consistent with my exercise but the last few months I am more lax with my food, so I’m recommitting to that for May. I want to see some losses for this month !
Motivation time !
Spring has sprung so what about getting outside?! I’m talking about going for a walk, digging in your garden, or sitting outside and enjoying that beautiful warm sunshine on your face and hearing birds cheeping. It’s a stress buster just being with nature.
After that walk pour yourself a big glass of cold water and feel refreshed !
Cheers pals! We can do this together!!!
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Username: vvlucky
Weigh In Day: Wednesday
Week:1
PW (Previous Weight): 189
CW (Current Weight): 187.8
HW (Highest Weight): 203
Heading off to daughter's college graduation this weekend, feeling great about my weight. I'm hoping to get to 180 by July 1.7 -
User name: Pizzafruit
Week 1
Weigh in day: Wednesday
PW:274.2
CW:274.23 -
Username: dbrinkmeyer
Week:1
Weigh-in day: Thursday
Previous weight:189.4
Current weight: 187.4
Yes! You are seeing that right. 2 lbs, my biggest loss in a LONGGGG time.
Weekly steps: 18399 (really not good but I switched to cycling for some days)
Welcome to new team members, I hope to step away from my computer at some point soon to catch up with everyone.
About Me: 56 (almost 57) Post menopause, mother of 6, wife, CEO of software company that's trying to beat out our top national competitors. I am also a technical resource for our company meaning that I took a break from writing code to come log my weight loss. Going to be first time grandmother this year with babies in August and November. My husband is a type 1 diabetic (which is an impact to my sleep sometimes).
How did I lose 2 lbs??? I stopped drinking alcohol on week days. I drank a protein breakfast 3 days instead of eating, and I ate very light lunches or dinners if I went over 250 calories at the other meal. I'm taking berberine and am careful to drink 1-2 cups of herbal tea before bed to control my craving for post dinner sweets. I'm walking and weight training, but I am not working out like a beast. Hubby and I do yoga for 15-20 minutes 4-6 mornings a week.
I know that 2 lbs is not a lot for some of you, but I am thrilled. My birthday is in 9 days, I'm hoping to be down to 185 for that day. We have a trip planned to see the kids in June, if I could be down to 180 I would be ecstatic.5 -
Username: kaj848
Weigh In Day: Thursday
PW (Previous Weight): 170.0
CW (Current Weight): 167.8
Yay! Glad to be down a couple pounds. This next week I’m going to work on recording my food consistently. Some days I do and some I don’t and it definitely helps me when I do. Also going to add some biking to my workouts this week.4 -
pacsnc6
Thursday weigh in
week 1
pw 161.3
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@dbrinkmeyer 2 lbs is terrific! I don't code but work as tech support in an IT shop...sometimes you HAVE TO walk away and do something else.
@kaj848 Well done! I also find logging helps me stay mindful...sometimes it is the difference between having the extra snack because I want it (not hungry, just snacky) and not...
@vvlucky Nice loss! Hope the graduation goes well! And congrats to her!
I see we've got some maintainers, too! Great job guys!
It's Thursday. We've made it this far. Have a terrific day!4 -
minstrelofsarcasm
May Week One
Weigh In Day: Thursdays
PW (Previous Weight): 170.0 (April 30th)
CW (Current Weight): 168.8 (May 6th)
LTD (Loss to Date): 65.2 lbs
Alright, y'all. This is not a drill. I repeat: This is NOT a drill. I'm back in the 160s for the first time in a while. It may not stick, but I'm feeling revitalized by this most recent drop. Maybe it will help me stick to my good habits, since my discipline has definitely been lacking these past few months.
At the end of last year, I had a goal to be around 160 by my birthday at the end of August, and for the first time this year, I feel like I might actually be able to accomplish this goal. It will take a lot of work and patience and actually logging my food rather than assuming I'm under my calories (spoiler alert: I'm usually not), but I've done it before, and I can do it again.
Food:
I haven't been perfect, but I've been better than I've been in a while. And this loss is a wonderful form of classical conditioning to enforce the good choices I made last week. My only worry for this coming week is the few bouts of cold Ohio will be experiencing, since I tend to crave heavier comfort foods whenever my body temperature starts to drop. Time to break out the fuzzy socks and tea.
Exercise:
As per usual, I've been on top of my exercise regimen. Lots of lifting, lots of spin class, lots of stretching and water to recover... I'm hitting a bit of a wall when it comes to spin class, if I'm being honest. There isn't much room for growth anymore, especially since it doesn't look like they'll be hiring new instructors anytime soon (not to mention they probably wouldn't take me even if I auditioned again). But since I'm on a road to hit 1000 rides this year, I'm going to continue on as I have been until I reach this next milestone. After that, I guess we'll see.
Mindset:
The better weather is bringing a better mindset. In the sunshine, so many more things seem possible. I'm always amazed by how much Vitamin D makes a difference in my mood.
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dbrinkmeyer wrote: »Username: dbrinkmeyer
Week:1
Weigh-in day: Thursday
Previous weight:189.4
Current weight: 187.4
Yes! You are seeing that right. 2 lbs, my biggest loss in a LONGGGG time.
Weekly steps: 18399 (really not good but I switched to cycling for some days)
Welcome to new team members, I hope to step away from my computer at some point soon to catch up with everyone.
About Me: 56 (almost 57) Post menopause, mother of 6, wife, CEO of software company that's trying to beat out our top national competitors. I am also a technical resource for our company meaning that I took a break from writing code to come log my weight loss. Going to be first time grandmother this year with babies in August and November. My husband is a type 1 diabetic (which is an impact to my sleep sometimes).
How did I lose 2 lbs??? I stopped drinking alcohol on week days. I drank a protein breakfast 3 days instead of eating, and I ate very light lunches or dinners if I went over 250 calories at the other meal. I'm taking berberine and am careful to drink 1-2 cups of herbal tea before bed to control my craving for post dinner sweets. I'm walking and weight training, but I am not working out like a beast. Hubby and I do yoga for 15-20 minutes 4-6 mornings a week.
I know that 2 lbs is not a lot for some of you, but I am thrilled. My birthday is in 9 days, I'm hoping to be down to 185 for that day. We have a trip planned to see the kids in June, if I could be down to 180 I would be ecstatic.
Height? CONGRATULATIONS, by the way!
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Got some great steps in on our last day!2 -
Rachelrjh
Weigh in day-Friday
PW: 158 pounds
CW: 157 pounds
I have a busy day tomorrow so I’m giving my weight today.
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@melaniedscott – just saw your post on May 3rd. I’m doing a step challenge for work for the month of May – I’m totally up to step for our team! I’ll post when I get a chance. And you are doing the challenge too? Awesome!1
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@melaniedscott – just saw your post on May 3rd. I’m doing a step challenge for work for the month of May – I’m totally up to step for our team! I’ll post when I get a chance. And you are doing the challenge too? Awesome!
Feel free to post daily or weekly totals on Sunday for the previous week if it works better for you! I plan to do that...
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Ljdanny
Thursday
Week 1
Pw 191.2
Cw 191.24
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