Downsizers - Team Chat SEPTEMBER 2021
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@lindamtuck2018 :
SW (9/1/20): 194
PW: 143.6 This was my wt. on both 8/5 and 8/27. Can't remember which day I recorded it here.😉
CW: 142.2 🙂
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Yayyyyyyy hi katieeeee!!! So glad you joined too!!!! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻🎊🎊🎊🎊2
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@MJ_Keto what are the noodles made of? Are they konjac noodles? Do they taste good? I'm so intrigued 👀 🕵♀️🤤
Yes, they have konjac powder in them, along with a few other ingredients. I think they are pretty good, better than some "miracle noodles" I've had. They are essentially flavorless in my opinion, but their texture is good and they are a great vessel for yummy sauces.
Aaah that's what I was thinking, thank you! I have some I bought from Amazon, Hethstia brand. They are PERFECT for a keto pad Thai! 😍 🤤2 -
@Kitty2Kats
Welcome back!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
I am glad you are taking a rest day. We need to listen to our bodies.
@luccianaff
Welcome! Nice loss! Sounds like your place is lovely. I chuckled when you mentioned chickens. I was just on holidays and there was always chickens in my father-in-law’s yard. I was either cursing the rooster for waking me up or trying to convince my husband to catch a chicken so I could hold it.
@Bluetail6
A loss is a great way to start back. Nice!
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
I am glad you are taking a rest day. We need to listen to our bodies.
Me too ... my hip is thanking me .... I need do 120 minutes of cleaning/meal prep so I am ready to get back on Keto tomorrow ... will be returning to walking tomorrow and have the weekends off
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@lindamtuck2018 Thank you! That was after a 2.6lbs loss yesterday so I'm super happy about that. Hahaha yeah I get that. Our rooster used to drive me crazy. As you probably found out contrary to popular belief they don't just crow at dawn. I adore my chickens. Most of them run up to you when you go outside and I have two that like to be held.3
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Welcome to all the new members. Looking forward to reading about your health and fitness journeys.
Got a lecture from the night nurse at the hospital tonight while at dressing change. She said to elevate my leg and I will not have it swell up plus make less over night trips to the bathroom as the fluid leaves my leg. So hate this but will do it. Will be glad when antibiotics are over since they have an awful metallic taste that lingers until the next pill at each meal in addition to the iv antibiotics.
See the doctors over the next two weeks about the strep bone infection. So will find out if they want to continue the antibiotics or do a partial amputation .
Looking forward to birthday cake in October. Found a recipe for champagne cake that I want to try.6 -
Pickles175 wrote: »Hi! Thanks for having me!
1. Tell us a little about yourself? Hi! I’m Pickles from Wisconsin, 49 years old. I’m a pretty chatty, friendly person and a good listener.
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start? I’ve been on and off mfp for 7 years. The pandemic and having 3 surgeries during that time just started back the eat everything and do nothing cycle. When I had to consider going up another size in clothes (which I’d already done once in the past 2 years) I said enough is enough.
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them? My triggers are stress which honestly is usually from my ex husband or my kids. Can’t avoid them but work on dealing with how to not eat all the chocolate in the house!
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb. I’m CICO all the way! Nothing is forbidden, just everything in moderation.
5. What is your favourite way to workout? I use the fitness tool The Mirror and pick my workouts from that. I usually do cardio bootcamp, cardio strength, kickboxing or something along those lines.
6. What are some of your goals this month? Just to stay consistent. And not die as much every workout. My loose goal is to lose 4lbs a month.
7. What do you expect to gain from the team? Hopefully support and a place to know I’m not alone.
So glad to see you on here too! 😁🥳1 -
luccianaff wrote: »Pickles175 wrote: »Hi! Thanks for having me!
1. Tell us a little about yourself? Hi! I’m Pickles from Wisconsin, 49 years old. I’m a pretty chatty, friendly person and a good listener.
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start? I’ve been on and off mfp for 7 years. The pandemic and having 3 surgeries during that time just started back the eat everything and do nothing cycle. When I had to consider going up another size in clothes (which I’d already done once in the past 2 years) I said enough is enough.
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them? My triggers are stress which honestly is usually from my ex husband or my kids. Can’t avoid them but work on dealing with how to not eat all the chocolate in the house!
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb. I’m CICO all the way! Nothing is forbidden, just everything in moderation.
5. What is your favourite way to workout? I use the fitness tool The Mirror and pick my workouts from that. I usually do cardio bootcamp, cardio strength, kickboxing or something along those lines.
6. What are some of your goals this month? Just to stay consistent. And not die as much every workout. My loose goal is to lose 4lbs a month.
7. What do you expect to gain from the team? Hopefully support and a place to know I’m not alone.
So glad to see you on here too! 😁🥳
Thanks Katie!
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Hi everyone! Excited but nervous to be here! I'm really trying to focus on one day at a time. My brain is trying to tell me that I'm going to fail and bring the whole team down with me--and as I typed that I just started laughing because I know I'm not that powerful!!!! It's just my scared brain wanting to stay in its comfy rut. I'm really REALLY tired of being in that rut. I have things I want to do, places I want to go, I'd like to be confident enough to freaking DATE hahahaha...anyway...I'm glad to be here. Thank you, @Megan_smartiepants1970
I'm so happy to see you on here too Nicole! Girl you are going to do amazing! You won't let anybody down. I believe in you. I used to have that nasty inner voice too (named her Hatie 🤣) though so I know where your coming from. I'm right there with you on trying to be confident enough to date. Here's to confidence and getting out of that rut! 🙌🥳💝5 -
Beautyofdreams wrote: »Welcome to all the new members. Looking forward to reading about your health and fitness journeys.
Got a lecture from the night nurse at the hospital tonight while at dressing change. She said to elevate my leg and I will not have it swell up plus make less over night trips to the bathroom as the fluid leaves my leg. So hate this but will do it. Will be glad when antibiotics are over since they have an awful metallic taste that lingers until the next pill at each meal in addition to the iv antibiotics.
See the doctors over the next two weeks about the strep bone infection. So will find out if they want to continue the antibiotics or do a partial amputation .
Looking forward to birthday cake in October. Found a recipe for champagne cake that I want to try.
Thank you for the welcome. Sounds like you are going through a lot. I'm sorry. I'm hoping you make a full recovery!!!3 -
Happy new month everyone ❤️🎃7
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Good evening everyone. It's looking like the team brought in a whole team. Lol.
Check in for 9/30:
Steps - 11020
Calories - 1515
Exercise - 4.35 mile walk in 1:22.
Bad day here. Gut hasn't been happy all day. Had to cut the walk short due to it and kept snacking all day. It feels like it's hungry and full. Food doesn't affect it though. My snacks were small but numerous so I will see the scale tomorrow.4 -
@lindamtuck2018
Thank you!! I'm glad it's a loss, but would have been ok, had it gone in the other direction. I think focusing on workouts this last month has been the right decision.🙂2 -
@Beautyofdreams
You are such an inspiration! You have gone through so much the last year but you lost over 85 pounds. Your strength is amazing. I wish you were through this so you could get back to the exercise you love so much. Sending you healing vibes every day.
@rwood566
Awesome steps! Sorry about the bad stomach. I hope you feel better today. Is it gym day?
@Bluetail6
Focusing on one goal at a time can be very smart. After struggling last fall/early winter that’s what I did for a while.
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Thursday check in
✅ Steps 5k daily
Zone minutes 357/650
✅ Stay within calories
✅ Track food accurately
PW 199.6
CW 199.8
I am happy with the small gain. This has been a tough week between the pain, poor sleep and urges to binge. As one leads to the other I have to come up with some better pain management. I still have another 2 to 4 months before I get into both the pain clinic and the surgeon. For my non Canadian teammates, the wait times for specialist in Canada is crazy long.
Yesterday, I was aiming for 70 laps but ran out of gas at 64. At 30 laps, I paused my Fitbit and rested for less than a minute. I don’t like doing that as my heart rate drops and then it takes a lap to get it back to cardio. Today, I am determined to hit 70!
I am off to order the most delicious pumpkin cheesecake from the bakery for Thanksgiving next weekend. I have no problem cooking but don’t ask me to bake. 😂
Happy FriYAY!
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Steps 9/29 9669
9/30 8,381
Busy days that are flying by getting into a new groove. Wednesday I was able to pop out for a walk with a friends and yesterday I did an insanity max cardio workout in the am before work. Next week I am traveling mon-thurs.
Today is my year anniversary with you!! While I haven’t lost too much I haven’t gained so that makes me happy I guess. Sorry I haven’t helped the team too much with our totals though.5 -
With the October challenge starting in a few days myself and Megan have put our heads together to come up with some participation questions and challenges. I hope you all with participate.5
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Steps 9/29 9669
9/30 8,381
Busy days that are flying by getting into a new groove. Wednesday I was able to pop out for a walk with a friends and yesterday I did an insanity max cardio workout in the am before work. Next week I am traveling mon-thurs.
Today is my year anniversary with you!! While I haven’t lost too much I haven’t gained so that makes me happy I guess. Sorry I haven’t helped the team too much with our totals though.
Happy Group Anniversary! Not gaining is a huge achievement. You have been through Covid restrictions, changing jobs, kids having Covid and much more this last year. So I say you did awesome! You workout pretty consistently and walk a lot. All wins in my book.2 -
Question
Just a silly question. What is the reason you picked your weigh in day?
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Hey Team! We have another month-long challenge to help you get the junk out of your diet and focus on whole foods and good health. Join us today!! OCTOBER CHALLENGE
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question
Just a silly question. What is the reason you picked your weigh in day?
I picked Friday because I mindlessly eat all weekend ...It helps me keep me on track
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Megan_smartiepants1970
Weigh-in day Friday
SW 247.0
CW 247.0
I have some work to do ... 1st day back on Keto ... looking forward to what I can accomplish by the end of the year ... I cross my eyes, toes, fingers that I have no more injuries/surgeries ..I will be walking 5 days a week and weekends will be meal prepping for the upcoming week ... 5 -
I picked Saturday just because it's the last day of the week. 🤗
So no good reason Lol3 -
I picked Monday as it’s the start of the week, I don’t work out on weekends so my body has had time to recover and so I don’t go crazy over the weekend. ❤️4
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Pickles175 wrote: »I picked Monday as it’s the start of the week, I don’t work out on weekends so my body has had time to recover and so I don’t go crazy over the weekend. ❤️
I have often thought of switching to Monday to keep my weekend eating on track. I do Fridays and that is a carry over from my weight watchers days many years ago. My friend and I thought by weighing on Friday we could eat what we want on the weekends. Doesn’t work that way.3 -
Rwood566
Weigh in day: FRIDAY
CW:269.2
PW: 272.6. - 3.4
loss for September: 10.6 lbs. normal loss still.
LTD: 297.4 in 30 months, 11 days.
Why did I pick friday? Completely random I think. I weigh every day for accountability and a V.A. program so each day is the same here.
Have a wonderful weekend.5 -
Boom! 74 laps completed without stopping. My lap time was down but kept my heart rate in the cardio range the entire 40 minutes.5
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