Downsizers - Team Chat SEPTEMBER 2021
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@rwood566
Your story is also amazing. Losing half your body weight is an awesome accomplishment. Great exercise day! Where I live masks are still mandatory. In Newfoundland, you don’t have to wear masks but we will be while we are there.
@jimboden3
It’s great to see you post. Love that quote. Can you give me a starting weight and are you still weighing on Monday?
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Hello Everyone.
1. Tell us a little about yourself?
Hi My name is Abi and I travel a lot.But from last 2 years its been hard. I am presently in Singapore and a mother of 2.
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start?
I am in Obese category after the birth of my second and this never had the time to focus on myself. Now enough is enough and I was having so many health issue arising everyday.Finally I want to be better.
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them?
If I start with sweets I wont just able to come to terms ti stop eating them.The only way to avoid is never bring them home.
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb
I have tried all diets but they dont stick and are not sustainable in long run.
5. What is your favourite way to workout?
Walking is the only workout I do when I do. Else I give up easily when when starting a new exercise.
6. What are some of your goals this month?
I would like to lose atleast 3 kg this month and tone up.
7. What do you expect to gain from the team?
The only hurdle between me and healthy body is Motivation. I expect to gain more motivation and confidence from the team.
Thank you and let's Do it.5 -
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September Week 1 Challenge is UP! Pick your measurable daily goals and hit them every day! Consistency rules -
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10842309/september-2021-week-1-consistency-101-challenge/p1?new=14 -
Good evening everyone. Weekend is only half over, so get out and enjoy tomorrow.
Check in for 8/28:
Steps - 4486.
Calories - 1620 or so. Only took me 5 minutes to forget the number tonight.
Exercise - gym this afternoon. 7 machines and 22 minutes on the treadmill. I didn't have to hold onto the rails this time. I had enough room to wobble. I'm not as wide as before. Woot.
Monday is toasted marshmallow day. Get your fires ready. Tuesday is trail mix day. A nice snack while you all are out walking. Next saturday is tailgating day. You all have a week to plan so make some delicious and healthy choices to use.
Have a great second half of the weekend.3 -
Note to Everyone... I am setting up the September Step Challenge Spreadsheet... Please let me know if you want to be added , removed, change your step goal ,be excused or have your excused be removed ..Thank you for your cooperation
I am doing my earlier friendly reminder of people's steps I need for August ....Can we please try to get them in early? I would like to have them in by the end of the day on Monday the 30th ... I would like to post the top 5 top steppers for August week 4 and then for the entire month as soon as possible...Thank you for understanding
@littleflutterby 8/24-8/28
@azkunk 8/22- 8/28
@amymartin555 8/23- 8/28
@Jpedno 8/28
@mthomas0228 8/27& 8/28
@tahm42 8/22- 8/28
@Shannonsto 8/26-8/28
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Daily Check-in: Saturday 08/28
✖️Track my food
✖️Stay on or under my allowed calorie goal
✔️Gym 6/4x each week at least
✔️10k steps daily
✔️2L water daily
Steps:
08/22 - 10,024
08/23 - 14,595
08/24 - 13,246
08/25 - 17,804
08/26 - 13,342
08/27 - my Fitbit broke but I know I got more than 10.000 for the day, even more than 13,000 but I’m gonna stick with 10,000 for today.
08/28 - 12,890
Good and blessed Sunday morning team!! ☀️
It’s new week and sundays are always booty days at the gym! 🍑🍑🍑
Had a good strength session and a 20 minute walk to finish off. No running today as I did 5k yesterday. Will do my running tomorrow.
Gonna do some cleaning here at home today and that’s gonna be about it.
Have a great one Fam 💪🏻♥️👍🏻
for those who would like to follow me on Instagram…
IG - maris_transformation_journey3 -
Let’s get to know each other!
1. Tell us a little about yourself? I am a 42 year old mom of 3 boys. 2 teens and one youngling. Married for 20 years with the best guy ever. I have struggled with my weight my entire life. 5 years ago I started my journey for a healthier life. I was 338.8 Lbs and I Lost about 70 Lbs. I then decided to have the gastric bypass surgery. Since then I’ve continued on my weight loss any fitness journey. My lowest weight was 164 Lbs and have regained over the past 2 years. I am now at 208.4 Lbs and trying my best to bring that back down. My goal weight is 170.
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start? To have a healthier life for both me and my family. I want to be around as long as I can and not be a burden to my children s I get older. I want to be an active grandma when the time comes. I started when I noticed that I couldn’t keep up with my kids. It was time to get off my butt and get moving.
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them? My biggest triggers are salty snacks. If a bag of chips is opened I am guaranteed to finish them. Also any type of stress or emotional situations pushes me to snack. I’m a stress eater.
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb I don’t have a diet I follow. I pretty much do CICO. I work out a lot and try to make healthy reasonable choices for my food.
5. What is your favourite way to workout? I love all workouts. I will try everything but I do tend to prefer weightlifting and anything having to do with dancing.
6. What are some of your goals this month? I try not to set ridiculous goals as I tend to not achieve them and then I’m disappointed. I would like to keep the scale moving downward. Ideally a lb a week but This is not set in stone as my weight lifting program is helping me gain muscle and the scale is not reflecting the work I’m doing.
7. What do you expect to gain from the team?
what I need is what I’ve gotten from the get to. Amazing people who push me and motivate me and don’t shun me or scold me when Im not doing well. I’ve always had people lift me and guide me when things are not going the way I want. Thank you all for being such great friends ♥️
I would like to use this opportunity to welcome all new members to our awesome team. A very special shout out to my brotha from anotha motha Greg @THUNDER5453. He has been a huge asset to our group in previous years and it’s so nice to have him back. We are lucky to have him on our team!
I’m so happy you’ve joined us again. We are gonna kick so much butt 💪🏻♥️👍🏻
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1. Tell us a little about yourself?
My name is Zoe and I'm from the UK - I think there is a few of us in the group who are also. The things I enjoy most is doing art based stuff like drawing, cycling on my MTB, gardening, listening/watching new music/tv/films/books, being out in nature, photography, playing acoustic guitar, baking. I also like yoga and I'm into spirituality. I can find the tell me about yourself question a difficult one as people we are so multifaceted it's like, where to start, what and how much to say?
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start?
To become a healthier me. I've always had weight issues. In around 2012, I got down to my lowest weight of 172. Within the past few years since, the weight piled back on and I began to notice how much weight I had put back on in photographs, in the mirror and in my clothes. I swore last time when I was at my lower weight, that I'd never wear my highest weight size clothes again and sadly, for various reasons, I gained all the weight back and a whole lot more to which meant I went even higher than those previous clothing sizes.
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them?
Mainly sweet things, meal planning and self discipline to see the bigger picture
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb
I do calorie counting
5. What is your favourite way to workout?
Cycling
6. What are some of your goals this month?
Actually lose some weight and reduce eating out
7. What do you expect to gain from the team?
Since starting with the team in August last year, I have already gained a supportive backing from the team on my weight loss journey. I'd like to connect more with you all.6 -
Good morning everyone. Happy saturday.
I wanted to do more machines but people were claiming the machines and just standing around chatting. Frustrating. There was 1 mask in the building, mine, even though the state made the suggestion for all to wear them.
Argh I hat wit when they do this! It happens at my gym as well. Less of an issue for me when I go at 5:3 am but after 8 am it’s a nightmare. I am so over it now and walk up to people and ask are you done with this machine so they know someone is waiting for it. We no longer wear our masks in our gym although we have to wear them to walk around the lobby area. They did however make it mandatory to have the Covid vaccine. All badges are turned off and can only be reactivated once you come in with your proof of vaccination.hello, everyone.
lindamtuck2018 asked what are some of my august successes. my main one is a week ago i lost half of my body weight. it took 29 months and 2 days to go from 566.6 to 283.2.
Wow! Absolute beast. What an inspiration !! You’ve come such a long way and I cannot wait to be a witness of you reaching those goals !
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Username: KatLadyLove2
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 293
CW: 287.8
Looking forward to September's challenge! 😄4 -
Here’s to a great September Challenge!
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@Abi2131
Welcome to the team! It is great to learn about you. Walking is a great way to exercise. Do you have any nice walking routes? I hope the team is a great asset to your journey.
@rwood566
That’s a great NSV being able to wobble on treadmill.
@mari_moulin
Work that booty! I love reading the answers to the questions. I don’t know if everyone on the team knows you started this group. I am so thankful to you for that. I would not have lost weight or got through the bumps without the group.
@KatLadyLove2
Fantastic loss! What a great start to the challenge.
@Aqualang26
Congrats on your loss! Slow and steady is a great motto.
@red1185
Nice loss! Your steps are great. I am sure that it is hectic teaching. What grades do you teach?
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@lindamtuck2018
Sorry I am late!
CW 137
@Megan_smartiepants1970
8/23 4,248
8/24 3,989
8/25 2,827
8/26 2,348
8/27 2,033
8/28 4,5874 -
Saturday check in
✅ Steps
✅ Sleep Score (above 75)
✅ Exercise
❌ Reminders 6/8
I did get a short swim yesterday. After I spent a few minutes stretching. As I will be not doing a daily check in after Thursday I am just going to have steps, exercise and water as my goals for the rest of the week. Sleep is something that is hit and miss these days so it is not a realistic goal. Same with the reminders to move. I missed one yesterday as I was driving in the car. When I get back I will set some realistic goals.
My plan for today is a good swim, workout and stretch. The rest of the day I am doing some housework and making a check list for my trip. We leave at 6 am on Friday so I want to start Monday getting everything ready.
Have a super Sunday!
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Just back from vacation and it was so great to relax and see family. I also received a job offer. I am so looking forward to finalizing that on Monday. My husband starts his new job Monday as well. Time to get our lives back on track after a long diversion for so many but specifically my beloved travel industry.
This also is a time for me to start new routines with kids going back to school and me back to work. I think I have some time before I start so if I do I plan to pack the freezers with healthy family dinners.
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Abi2131
Weigh in day Sunday.
PW - 97.8
CW - 97.14 -
@jimboden3 I love that you have hit all 50 states with you family. I want to try this!!!4
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