Downsizers - May 2021 Team Chat
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@littleflutterby
Nice loss! I know you are frustrated but you are just recovering after being sick for several months. Give your body time to adjust and I think you will see that scale moving more to your liking. Maybe you can shake things up. Find time to fit in your dancing again. You seemed to really enjoy it and your weight loss was steady at that time.
@TheresaM787
You are killing it with your steps! Your family walk sounds so nice. I have only every listened to one podcast in my life. While it was pretty amazing it wasn’t related to weight loss. I definitely need to get my dongle so I can try to listen to some while walking.
@rwood566
It must be a relief that someone has finally found a reason for your dizziness. I hope that the test you are having will find a way to deal with the POTs. It has to be incredibly frustrating to slow down your workouts but hold faith that you will get back to them. Sending hugs!
@Aqualang26
Welcome to the team. Scuba diving sounds like so much fun. With continued dedication you will get to your goal of less lead. Congrats on your weight loss so far. What an amazing accomplishment.
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Tuesday’s check in
✅Steps 6,642
❌Sleep
✅Walk
❌Physio 1/2
Super tired today. I had to get up early as I have 2 appointments and an mri for the COVID study I am in. Little nervous that I will not be able to stay in the mri for 1.5 hours. Anyways, I am helping them study COVID and may get an answer to my memory problems/ headaches. This afternoon I have an appointment for my anxiety/sleep issues.
I went for a longer walk yesterday. It will be hard to fit a walk in today so if my leg cooperates I am having the Uber drop me off at timmies instead of home and I will walk from there. I will treat myself to a tea. That means my walk will behalf the distance as yesterday. I will probably have to do a few laps around the apartment to meet my step goal. I am disappointed to say I caved and dragged my scale out again. Should of had Garry hide it. It is a losing battle with the scale. I am frustrated when weighing and then constantly wondering when not weighing. I will see how the next few days go with weighing myself.
Happy Hump Day! (Is it really Wednesday already)4 -
@rwood566
How are you feeling? That was some long appointment they put you through. I did a quick Google on POTS (I hadn't heard of it before). Did they suggest increasing your fluids, or a plan to help alleviate the symptoms? You've been doing so well, with steps and watching what you eat (staying within your calorie budget). Those are two areas that the Mayo Clinic recommends - and you've been doing it already. 🤗
@azkunk
Oh my goodness, that happened to me last week! The entire post gone. I started using my laptop instead after that 😆
@Aqualang26
HI Laura 😄 Congratulations on being halfway to your goal weight! That is a tremendous short term reward, getting to dive again after you lose two more pounds 👏🏻👏🏻
@lindamtuck2018
Terrific step count yesterday!! That's amazing that you can hit that high number, while having that horrid leg pain. Well done Linda 🙌🏻🙌🏻. Wishing you lots of luck in the MRI, hopefully it's an open MRI, those are supposed to be a bit easier to lay in. Thank you for getting checked and allowing the team to use your findings in their ongoing research of effects of COVID-19. I hope your appointment gives you some relief for your anxiety and troubles with sleep. How has no one devised a magic wand to fix that yet? The scale is a toughie. You are working through so much right now, please be kind to yourself. I know that's easier said then done, so please imagine that one of the Downsizers posted about the scale, what would you have told them? 🤗3 -
WInkie Dink Wednesday's!
No? Sounds a little Corny to you? I don't care... Deal with it! 😄
Blood Ketones 1.1
Blood Glucose 147
GKI 7.42
Ketone levels drop even more? What strange kind of evil magic is this? Glucose levels still too high. I have a theory as to a possible culprit. But first the morning walk.
My new knee braces fit, and God bless my Fiancé took the time out of her morning to help me strap them on. Did they work, I think so... Pain was less than yesterday so that's good. Although they did feel like they slipped down a little over time, so I think I gotta strap them on tighter next time.
I set the strongest pace yet.. Finished in 26.36 minutes to be exact. And was pushing a 164-heart rate, then for the last 4-5 minutes the heart rate monitor completely buggered up. I was for sure going to have the highest Average Heart Rate ever, and the most PEAK Heart rate minutes. Not a huge deal, but Personal bests are nice to see. I'm sure I was in the 650 calories burned range today. But I'll take the 599. Given it's the 3rd day in a row of walking and I felt that strong, I think it's safe to say the Knee braces were helping considerably.
Alright... The Corn Ball Theory.
Since Monday, my fiancé and I have both been experiencing significantly low Ketone readings. My fiancé barely registers at all. Given the last 4 months, it doesn't really make a lot of sense... What has changed?
It occurred to me this morning, that on Monday we started eating the new loaf of home made KETO bread. This particular loaf was cooked the Sunday before last, along with a dozen KETO hamburger buns. It was strange cause neither the Buns or that particular loaf of bread raised very much. In fact, the loaf was easily the worst loaf I have ever made in terms of rise or shape. The hamburgers didn't rise much either. And the consistency of both are very much different than previous Buns/Loaves.
So, what changed...
I TRIED A NEW VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN... Called "Dinavedic Vital Wheat Gluten Powder"
You Gotta understand I've made like 17 loaves now, and until now every single one turned out great. So PLEASE STAY AWAY from Dinavedic Vital Wheat Gluten".... For all i know the Nutrition panel is a complete Lie? It certainly doesn't allow the bread to capture Yeast C02 creation, and it's not creating the stretchy gluten bubble structures, and the bread itself is just different in texture comes apart more easily soaks in liquids without putting up a fuss. Does this product in fact have less gluten (Protein), and more Carbs then listed? I have no idea. But I find it very odd, that since using this product every day, Ketone levels are severely stunted for both of us.
I now have some more Bob Red Mill "Vital Wheat Gluten", which always worked... And I'll be cooking up more Bread this weekend. If the bread rises properly, and my ketone levels show a marked difference 2-3 days in... Dinavedic is going to be in deep *kitten*.
That's my Corn Ball Theory, and I'm sticking to it!
Winkie Dink Wednesday to you all. 😄 😛😉👍😆💖🤗
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps - May 18 - 5194
(PS and thank you everyone... Will be following up with the doctor for sure, and will bring my record of home glucose readings. Also excited and scared regarding the workouts starting next week. lol)5 -
Good Morning Everyone .... I haven't been up this early in a long time .... I have an early Dr's appointment (he better be there this time or I am going to blow a gasket) ...last week I drove 40 minutes each way only for them to tell me he just called in ..ughhhh...Still dealing with a slight headache but nothing I can't handle (the past 2 days I have slept my life away it seems) ...I hope everyone has a great day
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps for 5/18 10,047
Not sure how I made it over 10k, my walk was almost a mile shorter than the last few due to some hip/sciatica pain I am having while walking.
I hope the doctor is in today too, I would not blame you at all for blowing a gasket after driving 40 minutes!
@lindamtuck2018 wow, 1.5 hrs in an MRI?! I had one done a couple of months ago and it was probably about 30-45 minutes and I was not a happy camper, it was super claustrophobic for me!
@Poobah1972 great job on the walk, keep it up. Glad the knee braces helped some, hope that continues! I am excited for your home workouts coming up too!
@rwood566 wow, that is quite an appointment! Sounds like a bit of a road ahead as they figure all these things out.1 -
@lmf1012 *I'm still scared more then excited i think. lol"1
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Received a compliment today when entering the rec center about how slim I looked. My family thinks that I look too thin but its been ten years since they have seen me at a normal weight so I guess that they aren't used to it.
Monday, I had a Dexa body composition scan done. I am holding onto 3 lbs. of visceral fat around my organs and they prefer it to be 1-2 lbs and have 23 lbs of fat in my trunk. So more weight to lose to get to a healthy place. On a happy note, my functional muscle score was much better than I expected it to be considering the diabetic nerve damage and the fact that I have only been weightlifting consistently for 8 months. My sister asked me why I diet and exercise and I told her that outside of her and her husband, I have no one to check in on me in my old age and I want to be independent and functional for as long as possible.
My GP referred me to an endocrinologist in March and I had never heard from them so called yesterday to find out why. They won't see me until the middle of December! It has to be in person, no tele-health or Zoom because I am a first time patient. While I have not been fainting anymore, I still get very light headed in the mornings and after I exercise. So I think the medication needs to be adjusted.
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19th May
Steps 10,584
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17/05/2021 10.313 steps@Megan_smartiepants1970
01/05/2021 10.853 steps
02/05/2021 14.765 steps
03/05/2021 12.513 steps
04/05/2021 8.844 steps
05/05/2021 14.205 steps
06/05/2021 10.613 steps
07/05/2021 5.903 steps
08/05/2021 11.289 steps
09/05/2021 11.506 steps
10/05/2021 16.233 steps + 1 hour of zumba.
11/05/2021 13 018 steps + 45 minutes of zumba
12/05/2021 15.673 steps
13/05/2021 6.790 steps
14/05/2021 14.821 steps
15/05/2021 8.488 steps
16/05/2021 18.949 steps
@lindamtuck2018
Weight
131.9 kg = 290,7 lbs
18/05/2021 11.773 steps
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5/18
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 80oz
Steps 4100 (also 4100 on 5/17)
Thank you everyone for the support. Yesterday I stuck to my eating plan even though I was fighting off some cravings most of the day. Today has been easier and less cravey so far. I also lost one pound of bloat from yesterday to today.
My husband and I went to Kohl's last night because he needed new jeans. I ended up finding a summer dress I thought I looked cute in too so I bought it. I plan on wearing it to my cousin's baby shower in a couple weeks. I just need to find shoes that go with it. My birthday is next week and I don't really know what we are going to be doing. Something not food related maybe.
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@TheresaM787
No pain no gain. Seriously, I try to move around the apartment when I can and I rest a lot through out the day. It’s kind of walk, rest, fold clothes, rest, laps around the apartment, rest, make lunch, rest etc. That’s the way I spend my day. Mri wasn’t open and my head was in some kind of contraption but the sound of the machine was totally different than any others I had. It was almost soothing! Best part is I have a brain. He showed me the images he took and they are cool.
@Poobah1972
You are doing well with those walks. I hope you can get your ketones is the right level.
@lmf1012
I hope you hip/back pain settles down. Great job on those steps!
The guy was good. He told me how long each image would take and made sure I was ok each time.
@Beautyofdreams
Sounds like your scan is another indicator of your success. Can you get on the cancellation list for the endocrinologist?
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Steps 17,822 - pretty sure this is accurate but Fitbit doesn’t want to sync right now
CW: 182.8
PW: 183
Bouncing around these two weights for weeks. Got new sneakers, ended up with ASICS. Same ones my husband has worn for years to run.
Went for a beach walk but didn’t want to wear the new sneaks first day in the sand and wore flip flops which felt good until about 3/4 way in. It was about 1.5 hour walk but slow since I look for sea glass and slower in the sand.5 -
@Poobah1972
Yayyyyy! The knee brace fits 👏🏻👏🏻 Look at all of those steps and an enormous calorie burn 🎉🎉 You've been doing amazing!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
How did it go at the doctor's? How's your migraine?
@lmf1012
Over 10,000 steps!! I'm sorry to hear about the hip pain, hopefully that goes away so you can enjoy your walks.
@Beautyofdreams
That must have felt good to hear the compliments at the rec center. Yes, family tends to do that. I know my family likes to feed everyone until they can't move. That was a great response to your sister. That's awesome news about the high functional muscle score, hard proof of your exercise. That's INSANE, that they cannot see you until December. Have you told your GP? Maybe her office can make a call into the endocrine doc for you to get you in sooner.
@roz0810
Another terrific walking day!
@Z10Rtza
Look at that impressive list of high steps! Amazing days for you 👏🏻👏🏻
@Tazaria87
Great day hitting your goals!! Tracking and staying under, while getting in those steps 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
@rlaskey2
Another HUGE step day AND walking on the beach 🎉🎉🎉 Have you tried out your new Asics?3 -
Bike- 30 minutes, 8 miles ✅
Steps- 10,000 ✅
Seltzer- 8 cups 👎 only five six cups
Tracked everything ate and drank ✅
Under calorie budget ✅
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Bike 30 minutes, 8 miles, moderate effort
Steps 10,900
We didn't get to do our evening walk. Took the kids with us grocery shopping and by the time we got back it was way too late. I did hit my 10,000 goal though. Although, I"m getting greedy and wanted to get a bit more. I'm envious of all these high numbers that I"m seeing. I need to keep reminding myself that I'm just not there yet, it takes time.
Grabbed a large package of chicken tenders while at the store. Tomorrow I need to separate the tenders into dinner portions and marinate at least a few of the portions, then stick them in the freezer.
My husband grabbed a few pounds of peaches, and had my son come up to me and ask me to make a peach pie. That face! Oh, that boy has my heart. It looks like that will be on the agenda tomorrow also.
Time to get to bed, the day flew by and the morning comes even faster. Good night everyone 😄3 -
Dr's appointment went okay... A1c is 6.1...my cholesterol was a bit high 136....he is putting me on a new medication for night sweats (a/c is at 70... I sleep on a sheet and I have a sheet on me and when I wake up I am drenched in sweat ) I go back to see him in August and I do my labs also in August ... I have a slight headache but I am overly tired today ...thanks for asking @TheresaM7876
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I have been going back and forth in my head trying to decide whether to be excused for this week's weigh-in or to go ahead and put my weigh-in on record. My mom lives alone, and I take care of a lot of her needs. She hasn't been very well for the last two weeks, so it's been rough. Last Saturday I had to take her to the emergency room, and they admitted her to the hospital. I have been spending days there at the hospital with her. Last night, they discharged her, and I took her home. It was a super long day as many have been lately.
So, it certainly was not a normal week or even close to it. I am very exhausted and stressed. Even though she is home, it is still a lot of work and is exhausting. She still has pain, so it's hard.
I have a gain this week, and I am very surprised it is not more. I was in the hospital room and didn't leave it much because I was afraid a doctor or someone else would come in to talk to her while I was gone. I paced a bit in the room, but it was small.
Anyway, I'll post my weigh-in this week and @TheresaM787, can you please let me know if I should record it or be excused?
iradi8
Wednesday
PW: 193.7
CW: 195.3
LTD: 57.3 pounds (SW 252.6)
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@iradi8 glad you stayed with your mom. I hope she's better.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 sorry you're still down. I hope they can get it straightened out.
@TheresaM787 I'll take a slice.
@Beautyofdreams grats on the compliment. Family constantly see us so they don't realize our progress.
Check-in for 5/19
Steps - 3890 plus treadmill for 20 minutes.
Calories - just over 1700. Had a small bowl of vanilla ice cream with cherry syrup and cherries. Made a homemade pizza tonight. Fattening but I'm trying to figure out the calories the best I can.
Exercise - gym at 6am. 6 machines and cooldown on treadmill. Concentrated on my legs. Walked around the block going to the grocery store. Zoo tomorrow.
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Username: roz0810
Weigh In Day: Thursday
PW: 252. 6
CW: 247.8
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Good Thursday Morning everyone...
I decided today was a rest day... 3 days in a row ended up making a Johnny a sore boy much all day yesterday. lol
Blood Ketones 0.8
Blood Glucose 134
GKI 9.31
Seriously Ketones are still plummeting. My GKI is on the terrible end of the scale. This is super odd, cause I don't even think a single piece of bread whether it was Keto or not would cause this.
So other then baking new bread this Friday.... My blood monitoring device does come with Calibration liquids for both Glucose and Ketones... So I'll have to read up on the calibration process and give it a whirl. However the tests do seem to be in line with Lynn's Urine Strip tests, So I'm not all the confident that there is a problem with the monitor. It's just real strange odd and hard to fathom.
The Doctor called me... And is concerned that I'm Anemic. Wanted to know if I was hemorrhaging blood recently? or if I have family with a history of bowl cancer. She thought it was even stranger that I was on a ketogenic diet, as that normally would provide me with all the iron I could ever need and make me even less anemic. She said it's just plan odd for men in general to be anemic. Anyway I am a big guy and I occasionally do hemorrhage sometimes internally in the fatty tissues of my inner thighs and under slab... Sometimes Externally. I can usually squeeze blood out of my body from somewhere any day of the week. Sometimes these ruptures can happen without me even noticing. But were not talking lot of of blood here.. But maybe it's enough to cause the problem? (eg... red blood cells are always putting up with somesort of battle against evil?)... Or maybe it could be due to my covid vaccine shot 7 days before...? Doubtful on that one though.
So more blood tests.. one to see if I'm still anemic now that I don't feel like crap like I did that particular day... And also to double check my blood sugar etc. (She thought my blood sugar was amazing, but like I said it was a hyperglycemic day for me). So I tried to explain that to her... blah.
Well that's about it... Time for me to get my *kitten* to work. I expect my other set of dumbbells in soon, and I'm excited to see my new bench ship. Only a handful of days left before Leg day.... God Help Us!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps - May 19 = 57964 -
Username: missymarea0612
Weigh In Day: Wednesday
PW: 210
CW: 211.1
So with all the house repairs & moving I have totally fallen off the wagon! We are moving all our big stuff this weekend & finishing up everything else next week. I need to get back on track. I'm such a stress eater. You would think of how busy I am that I wouldn't have time to eat so much!! Lol. I hope everyone is doing well. I miss reading on everyone's journey. Have a wonderful day!5 -
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@888Angie888
@Bluetail6
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@rwood566
@Megan_smartiepants1970
@Aqualang26
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@missysave0612
Moving is stressful enough, but moving AND repairs at the same time. That's a tough one. You are doing really well though, think of all of that movement you've been getting. Do the best you can with what's going on around you. 🤗 Congratulations on the move! 🎉
@Poobah1972
What you mean to tell me that you don't realize you're hemorrhaging throughout the day? Doctors (shaking head). Love that you are keeping your sense of humor throughout this. We have anemia in our family, we were told it's not genetic, but both of my kids are anemic also (and like I said, it runs in my family). They wanted to put us on folate (it tastes terrible) or have IV iron infusions. We chose the disgusting folate. So more blood tests, eh? Keep us posted. You've been doing incredible with the walking! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
@roz0810
Huge loss! You've been walking a lot, hitting new step goals each time 👏🏻👏🏻 I'm so happy for you, for both your loss (weight) and your gain (steps) 🤣
@rwood566
Terrific steps Roger, plus an awesome gym day 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Mmmmm vanilla ice cream with your homemade cherry syrup?
@iradi8
🤗 This has been a difficult time for you, I'm so sorry. I'm glad she's home now, hopefully you both will get some rest. Yes, doctors do tend to come in the second you walk out the door. I think they have patients' rooms being monitored, "Ok, the family just left the patient alone- QUICK assemble the team, let's sneak in there now." Please look to this group, as a way to keep you motivated, help you from sliding. It's not meant to add any more, unnecessary, pressure to your life 🤗 you can either remain in or be excused. Please let me know which you'd prefer, we just want to be here to support you 🤗 I hope your mom's pain lessens and she feels better soon.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Thank goodness he was there! I'm glad you don't have to go back for a bit. I'm sorry to hear that the migraine won't leave (slight headache- tail end of the migraine hopefully). 🤗2 -
thanks very much ❤️💙1
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps for 5/19 4,601
Between working late, running errands then dinner, ran out of daylight to get my walk in yesterday. In the past that would definitely not bother me but now I look forward to my walks and am disappointed I did not get one yesterday.4 -
Updates steps for 5/18 18,939
5/19 16,310
Yesterday I went for a short walk with kids and friends dog. My toe got numb again after awhile and I was only wearing canvas slip on shoes which also gave me blister.
I have been playing with the protein shakes and don’t hate them so going to keep incorporating into my days with a healthy dinner. Last night was shredded harissa chicken with brown rice cucumber and taziki. I can never find harissa in the stores so I made it myself. Hubby gave a thumbs up.4 -
Hi @TheresaM787 ! I usually do my weigh-in before bed Friday (around 11pm est) so I'm thinking it may be better to say my weigh-in day is Saturday to avoid any issue of it seeming late? I'd still post it Friday night. Whichever works best is cool with me.0
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@Tazaria87
I am so happy you are staying on track! Keep fighting those cravings. I love summer dresses. I hate clothes shopping for the most part but love shopping for summer dresses.
@rlaskey2
When you mention your beach walks I picture myself at the beach in Newfoundland. One of my happy places so thank you for that. I hope you like your sneakers. Great job on a 1.5 hour walk. I think after 15 minutes I would have sat down in the sand and made someone go get me shoes. Did you find any pretty sand glass? You have found such an enjoyable way to burn calories. Your supper last night sounds delicious.
@TheresaM787
You are doing so great with your check ins. With your steps be proud of how much you have increased them. I made chicken teriyaki this week. I marinate them for 24 hours but I also made a second batch and froze the chicken in the marinade. Is this what you do? It is hard to resist those cute faces. That’s why I get in trouble with my daughter when the grandkids are over.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Glad the doctors appointment went well. We have the exact same A1C. Glad your headache is getting better.
@iradi8
I am so glad your mom is home. The stress you have been under has to have been incredible. I hope your Mom’s pain gets better and your stress lessens. I know it is hard under the circumstances but try and get some me time. Sending hugs!
@Poobah1972
You deserve that rest day with all the hard work you have been doing. I hope the upcoming blood work gives definitive answers this time. If you have a follow up appointment with your doctor bring your blood glucose monitor to show her your fasting readings.
@rwood566
I love that you have dessert and stay with in your calories. Pizza is one of my favourites but something I find hard to stop eating once I start. Let me know any ideas you have to lighten it up. Awesome gym workout!
@missysave0612
With all the moving and repairing I think you are doing pretty good. This month you have maintained your weight so far. That’s an awesome accomplishment with all that’s happening. Sounds like there is an end in sight.
@roz0810
Awesome loss! Do you think all that stepping is contributing?
@lmf1012
Walking can be a great time to unwind. Hope you can get yours today.
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Wednesday’s check in
✅Steps 5839
✅Sleep
✅Walk
❌Physio 0/2
I stayed in the mri no problem for the 1.5 hours. The cognitive test was mentally exhausting but I slept great last night so it was a win. I did end up walking but I totally for got about Physio yesterday. Appointment with doctor in afternoon was also good. Today is meal planning day but my husband is having all his teeth extracted today so meals are going to be different for the next while. Anyone have some good suggestions for soup? 😂 I am going to do my morning physio and head out for a walk. Doing the Tim Hortons route so I can enjoy a tea after I get home. I am behind on my household chores. I have to push to get it all done before my granddaughter calls this afternoon.
Have a terrific Thursday!6
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