Downsizers Team Chat - OCTOBER 2021
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »We are going to start our mini team challenges tomorrow. This week we will be asking you to share and post each day.
Sharing Sunday
What started you on your weight loss journey? Who or what will keep you strong?
1. I was actually a skinny and active kid. I walked everywhere, until I got older and got my Driver's License that is. Then it was all downhill from there. My friends and I would ride around and eat crap. Falling into my 20's, I started Stress eating and didn't care about myself as much anymore. I also started getting some Health problems at this time. Then at 30, while pregnant with my son, I developed Pre-eclampsia and had some of the Worst Swollen Legs and Feet my doctor had seen. It's strange to say this, because you'd think after having a baby, the swelling would just go away, but awhile ago, I was getting those symptoms back again - swollen legs and feet. I've been on prescriptions for them ever since. Now into my mid 40's and I've realized - why didn't I take better care of Myself. Why didn't I care. I am worthy of being a Healthy, HAPPY person too. So, here I am...
2. I have a really difficult time asking people for help. "I'm usually the Helper", not the Helpee. Plus, I always FEEL, like I'm most often, never heard. So, I'm focused on Helping Myself Stay Strong. I also have a Strength tattoo on my back. I have to remember why I had that placed there, in the first place. I AM looking forward to reading posts from this group though and am appreciative to have seen this group from MEGAN in the first place. Thank you for having me.2 -
tinaBawesome wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »We are going to start our mini team challenges tomorrow. This week we will be asking you to share and post each day.
Sharing Sunday
What started you on your weight loss journey? Who or what will keep you strong?
1. I was actually a skinny and active kid. I walked everywhere, until I got older and got my Driver's License that is. Then it was all downhill from there. My friends and I would ride around and eat crap. Falling into my 20's, I started Stress eating and didn't care about myself as much anymore. I also started getting some Health problems at this time. Then at 30, while pregnant with my son, I developed Pre-eclampsia and had some of the Worst Swollen Legs and Feet my doctor had seen. It's strange to say this, because you'd think after having a baby, the swelling would just go away, but awhile ago, I was getting those symptoms back again - swollen legs and feet. I've been on prescriptions for them ever since. Now into my mid 40's and I've realized - why didn't I take better care of Myself. Why didn't I care. I am worthy of being a Healthy, HAPPY person too. So, here I am...
2. I have a really difficult time asking people for help. "I'm usually the Helper", not the Helpee. Plus, I always FEEL, like I'm most often, never heard. So, I'm focused on Helping Myself Stay Strong. I also have a Strength tattoo on my back. I have to remember why I had that placed there, in the first place. I AM looking forward to reading posts from this group though and am appreciative to have seen this group from MEGAN in the first place. Thank you for having me.
I was also very skinny and active as a kid ...Then I got married got preggo with my son ... got too comfortable and ate everything in sight because I was eating for 2 ... Got divorced and starting take care of myself then got preggo with my daughter and again ate for 2...it is just her and I so it is time I take care of myself after all I am almost 51 ....So happy you joined us2 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
We are going to start our mini team challenges tomorrow. This week we will be asking you to share and post each day.Sharing Sunday
What started you on your weight loss journey? Who or what will keep you strong?
I’ve been a workaholic and insomniac (avg < 5 hours/night) pretty much most of my adult life which has taken its toll over the years. By early summer 2019 I had reached 240 lbs was having trouble fitting into my clothes and was already starting to consider getting in shape but took no action. Anyway, I was at a neighborhood party with some friends (remember those?!?) and someone had told me of a family member that had a heart attack the day after he retired and that was my wake-up call. I hope to retire in the next 4-5 years and didn't want to be that wake up story for someone else because I failed to heed the warning signs. My wife of 25 years and I have 4 kids (one recently engaged) and I want to be around for a long time to enjoy that next chapter of my life.5 -
Sorry I’m late!
PW: 163.2
CW: 163.2
Not a loss, but not a gain. I’ll take it!
Steps:
9/25: 2,466
9/26: 2,384
9/27: 4,893
9/28: 7,093
9/29: 6,681
9/30: 9,448
10/1: 6,954
10/2: 10,684
10/3: 1,5664 -
Covid started me on this journey. I was obese, over 50, immune suppressed with stage 4 kidney disease and on blood pressure medication. I could control my weight so did that.
What keeps me going now is seeing how active my mom is aging at 80 and wanting to be as independent and active as she is in the long term. What keeps me going in the present are the support here and the feelings of accomplishment when I eat at my calorie goal.6 -
luccianaff wrote: »Wow I didn't know I was going to be part of the Champion team! Great work @jayenguk , @poohbah1972, and @mari_moulin ! Excellent job whole team! I hope I can be helpful even though I don't have much more weight to lose.
Speaking of which I woke up feeling fantastic so figured I would take advantage of it!
So far today:
Took dogs for a 37 min 1.32 mile walk.
Day 3 legs (app)
Day 3 abs (app)
12 min stretching
39 min back, biceps, and abs
Concentration curl, hammer curl, dumbbell pull over, side bend, single arm row, reverse fly.
What a great day! You were very busy with exercise.1 -
Congrats:
To all the Downsizers winners!!
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Hope everyone had a great day 1 of the October challenge!
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Weekly weigh in
Current weight 215
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Two things started my weight loss journey. The first was when they found a tumor in my left breast. I was determined to get my body healthy enough to survive what I was facing. The second was I wanted to complete the Bataan Memorial Death March (26.5 mile hike in the desert) to honor the men who survived. My journey started in 2017 and has been up and down since. My new goal is to be able to wear a bikini for the first time on my vacation in December and to be ready to do the Bataan again.5
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Sharing Sunday
What started you on your weight loss journey?
The absolute certainty that I want to make my years ahead my best years. I just didn't want to be overweight any longer. I didn't want to be bogged down by illnesses I may/might be able to potentially avoid. And if anything does come up, I want to be healthy enough to deal with it. High blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease are in my family history. I don't have any of it. I intend to keep it that way. Also, I love the way I feel and I move at a normal weight. I love how life just "opens" up more because I'm not trying to hide. I love not having to "squeeze" into a size that... well, you know😳🤣.
Who or what will keep you strong?
The "who" first and foremost is me. I am the one who stays the course no matter what life decides to throw at me. I've dealt with tragedy fat. In many ways it just made things much, much more difficult. Now, we all are familiar with life's vagaries. I just feel immensely more capable and able to deal with unpredictability being fit and healthy.
The "what" are the habits I'm building along the way. Also, my strong support system. I'm grateful for both. Lee🧡
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shortyjmorgan1 wrote: »Two things started my weight loss journey. The first was when they found a tumor in my left breast. I was determined to get my body healthy enough to survive what I was facing. The second was I wanted to complete the Bataan Memorial Death March (26.5 mile hike in the desert) to honor the men who survived. My journey started in 2017 and has been up and down since. My new goal is to be able to wear a bikini for the first time on my vacation in December and to be ready to do the Bataan again.
Shorty. When I read this I was impressed, lol!! I am considering signing up for the Honorary March, in March. It is 14.2 miles, as I'm sure you know. It is so awesome that you completed the 26+ mile March, and are doing it again. Impressive, my friend!! 👏👏😊
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
Here is my friendly reminder of the people's steps I need ... Please have them in no later than Monday 10/4 so I can announce the weekly and monthly winners ..If I do not have them in by then I will have no choice but to zero them out ...Thanks for your cooperation
@Jpedno 9/27 & 10/2
9/27 6,942
10/2 11,442
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Well I hate it when you write an essay and the computer flakes and it disappears.Let's see if I can remember what I wrote.
I am still recovering from covid. I am off of supplemental oxygen. I am trying to walk for longer periods of time but my pace is painfully slow. My HR gets up and I feel like I am sprinting and I am in super slow motion. Came home from the hospital weighing 207. I lost mostly muscle. 18# worth. I just look at myself and think where did the muscle go. So I know I will have some gains from building back my muscle as I begin to exercise. Hitting the 74 pounds lost feels good but I don't like the way it happened. I began my journey after graduating my kids from many years of homeschooling. I weighed 281 in 2012. I lost 40# by graduation in 2013. 2014 I began to work as a Music teacher who was part time and was hourly. You know I spent many off hours trying to develop my program as private schools do not invest in arts curriculum. In that year my Dad was diagnosed with bladder cancer. I should have quit right then because they discovered more cancer every time I signed a contract to continue to teach. Constant pressure of the school on my off days that I am not paid for and Dad's declining health I coped by turning to food. I gained all but 10# of the 40 I had lost. Dad passed away in 2016 and I quit just a few months later in 2017. That's when my health became first priority. I joined a crossfit gym and have not turned back since.
I am doing this so I can participate in life, but I am also doing it to be here for my family. I have 3 grown kids, a hubby of almost 30 years, 1 grand baby and my dog Radley. They love me fat or fit. They really don't care as long as I am around, so I want to be here for them as long as I can. MFP and life keeps me motivated.
Check in weight for October 1 was 210
@Megan_smartiepants1970 Yes I want in on steps
Step count- Oct1-10252
Oct2-11336
I chose Tuesday for my weigh in as it was convenient for my workout schedule. I actually weigh daily and I understand that I can have 3# fluxes with water and workouts so no biggie. The scale is just a tool for me. I trust my tape measure as more of a indicator of good habits.
Is your step goal 6,000?1 -
Daily Check-in (10/2 stats):
Steps: 7,891
Floors: 15
Calories Burned: 485
Daily Intensity Minutes: 88
Total Intensity Minutes: 629/150
Early W/O: No😉2 -
Name: Poobah1972
Weigh Day: Monday
Previous Weight: 362.6
Current Weight: 363.1
I made it back from Toronto... And I had a cold the entire time from the time I left till the time I got back. Thankfully, it never got into my lungs, and it never gave me a headache. I literally lived on Tylenol Day and Night time and bags of lozenges. They allowed my sinus to remain dry enough that I was able to appear healthy for the most part.
I know this wasn't ever covid, cause this is the same cold that just went through our office at work. No Temperature or loss of smell or any of that stuff either. PLus we had a 1000 Dollars worth of non-refundable tickets for the Jays game and I wasn't about to kiss it all good-bye. lol
I'm feeling much better this morning... I'm, going to take today to rest and hopefully go into work tomorrow feeling somewhat normal again. I assume my weight gain is on account of 3 bags worth of lozenges, all 3 carbs a piece and 2 big bowls of home Made Keto Chicken soup with extra salt and pepper last night? So maybe another woosh is in order for next week?6 -
@Bluetail6
Love that your who is yourself. I know I need to learn to count on myself more.
@Poobah1972
I think you will see a whoosh. Glad you are feeling better. I know myself when I am sick I usually gain weight even if I am not eating.1 -
Sunday check in
✅ Steps 11k daily (steps and converted steps)
92/500 Zone minutes
✅ Stay within calories
✅ Track food accurately
I decided not to take yesterday as a rest day. My swim and workout was shorter than normal but still a good. I have a busy day starting with a physio appointment at 11am so this morning I will be doing no workout just a swim. I walk to physio so I get some extra steps. I have an appointment this afternoon and then I go pick up grandkids up from the bus and bring them to my place to feed them supper.
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps
5,518
Swim
23 minutes moderate = 4,002 steps
Pool workout
23 minutes moderate = 2,300 steps
Total converted steps: 11,820
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