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Downsizers Team Chat - OCTOBER 2021
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shortyjmorgan1 wrote: »PW:160
CW:158
I am so thankful to be back with this group of amazing people.
October goals
Loss 8 lbs
Drink 40 oz of water a day
Complete plank/ab challenge
Finish my training schedule
Fit into 2 pairs of my old 👖 jeans
Welcome back! Fantastic loss! Really liking your goals.Good morning all. Time for another week. Ugh.
Check in for 10/3:
Steps - 6720
Calories - 1698.
Exercise - 1 mile walk with daughter at night. Glad it cooled down.
Nice steps! How’s your back and stomach doing? Have you been to the gym lately?888Angie888 wrote: »Goals for October:
15,000 steps daily
Meditate daily
Log daily
No hooch
Do at least one positive something each day (pick up trash, hold a door, give someone a compliment....)
That’s the way to do it! Set goals and now you can smash them.Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Just got back from our walk ... 123 minutes...5.21 miles and 638 cals
Awesome walk! How many steps so I can figure out if I need to go back to the pool to beat you? JK 😂Pickles175 wrote: »Check in for 10/4.
Weigh in day for me.
PW: 164.4
CW: 164
Activity: 30 minutes of cardio bootcamp. Burned 394 calories. Mondays always kill me after 3 days off from working out but I got it done.
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Once again I can’t wait until tomorrow to tell you about my swim. I did 80 laps so now I have to set a new swim goal for October seeing I crushed this one. 🏊♀️ 💪
All these quotes are just what I needed today so thanks for posting. I really enjoyed reading about our whys. So many reasons why we all started this.9 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Good morning! How would you like this info? daily? weekly? if weekly, on what day?
Steps
10/1: 1087
10/2: 4615
10/3: 4768
10/1 & 10/2 won't count since we always start on a Sunday which fell on 10/3 and will end on 10/9 for week 1 ...You can do whatever is easiest for you just have them in no later than Tuesdays of the following week so I can post the winners2 -
Awesome walk! How many steps so I can figure out if I need to go back to the pool to beat you? JK 😂
LOL so far I am at 13,888 but it is still early
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@lindamtuck2018 & @Megan_smartiepants1970 ...... ummmmmmmm EIGHTY LAPS & already 13,888 STEPS????? holy MOLY!!!!!! that's amazing!!!5
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@lindamtuck2018 & @Megan_smartiepants1970 ...... ummmmmmmm EIGHTY LAPS & already 13,888 STEPS????? holy MOLY!!!!!! that's amazing!!!
I walk 5 miles 5 days a week so I end up with a lot of steps 5 -
My weigh-in for 10/4
PW: 240
CW: 238.37 -
This is kind of a weird question, but does everyone Weigh themselves With or Without Clothes? Also do you wait until you have a bm 💩 for the day? I notice a difference between both, so I choose the latter.3
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tinaBawesome wrote: »This is kind of a weird question, but does everyone Weigh themselves With or Without Clothes? Also do you wait until you have a bm 💩 for the day? I notice a difference between both, so I choose the latter.
Naked as a baby and after my first bm of the day. I want the best chance at happiness. 😁
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Username. Amymartin555
Weigh in day. Monday
SW 184.0
PW 136.2
CW 135.8
Weekly steps
9/26. 12,946
9/27. 12,892
9/28. 14,130
9/29. 14,935
9/30. 26,614
10/1. 30,331
10/2. 10,050
Another loss is another win for me. Even a small one is ok!
This week either my scale or my body was doing some weird things . I weigh daily just for the numbers but only update them on here on Mondays. On Wednesday I was up 8 lbs! Then back down the next day. Now I know I didnt gain that so who knows what was going on. And on another day I weighed in 1 lbs heavier than the night before and all I did was sleep. I dont normally weigh in at night but the scale was there so why not? One difference was that my legs were very sore that night. I did some cleaning that had me going up a step ladder. It was just a weird week but it seems to be back on track now. Hopefully it is not my new scale. I dont want to have to buy another one. I will see how this week goes.
One of my goals this month is to drink more water. I bought two water bottles and they came today. One is a half gallon size and the other is a gallon. I am trying the gallon first. If it works for me my daughter wants the other one. They have motivational goals and times on them for when to get finished. 2 hour increments. I am happy to say in 1 hour I have finished 6 hours worth of water. Yay go me. Now I get to see if all this water causes weird this on the scale lol.
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@tinaBawesome I'm with @Pickles175 ! Nakeyyyy & post poo!4
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tinaBawesome wrote: »This is kind of a weird question, but does everyone Weigh themselves With or Without Clothes? Also do you wait until you have a bm 💩 for the day? I notice a difference between both, so I choose the latter.
Naked and after I go to washroom.2 -
@lindamtuck2018 & @Megan_smartiepants1970 ...... ummmmmmmm EIGHTY LAPS & already 13,888 STEPS????? holy MOLY!!!!!! that's amazing!!!
Thanks! Pool is my only option for exercise so I am giving it my all.tinaBawesome wrote: »My weigh-in for 10/4
PW: 240
CW: 238.3
Awesome Tina!2 -
@amymartin555
Another loss in the books. Well done! I know my new scale was acting wonky and I had to calibrate it.2 -
Love all the quotes!!3
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shortyjmorgan1 wrote: »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!! 👏👏😊
The first time I did the march was the honorary. I thought I was going to die. I would love to say it gets easier but nope. Like the they say it's more than just a marathon. I hope to see you on the course in March!
You liked enough to be doing it again!! I figured it would be out of my wheelhouse, as I live at sea level. Hubs is from Santa Fe, so I get above sea level when we go. Because it is in Southern NM, that should be an easier start, wrt the elevation. Anyway, it would be wild to see you. I'll be walking it btw!!😁2 -
@tinaBawesome
Naked and after...2 -
Daily Check-in (10/3 stats):
Steps: 2,538
Floors: 10
Calories Burned: 90
Daily Intensity Minutes: 23
Total Intensity Minutes: 652/150
Early W/O: No, more of a rest day😉1 -
tinaBawesome wrote: »This is kind of a weird question, but does everyone Weigh themselves With or Without Clothes? Also do you wait until you have a bm 💩 for the day? I notice a difference between both, so I choose the latter.
1st thing in the morning nakkie and I will weigh in again after a BM3 -
Here is my 2nd friendly reminder... Please would the following people get me your steps by tonight 10/4 so that I can post the weekly winners and the monthly winners ..If I do not have them then I will be zeroing them out later tonight.....Thank you
@888Angie888 9/26-10/2
@Piqueaboo 9/27- 10/2
@mthomas0228 9/27- 10/21 -
shortyjmorgan1 wrote: »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!! 👏👏😊
The first time I did the march was the honorary. I thought I was going to die. I would love to say it gets easier but nope. Like the they say it's more than just a marathon. I hope to see you on the course in March!
You liked enough to be doing it again!! I figured it would be out of my wheelhouse, as I live at sea level. Hubs is from Santa Fe, so I get above sea level when we go. Because it is in Southern NM, that should be an easier start, wrt the elevation. Anyway, it would be wild to see you. I'll be walking it btw!!😁
You would be amazed at how many do it that live at sea level. I will be walking also but with a ruck. Starting walking alot every week. Your feet will thank you2 -
10/4
Today was absolutely spectacular! Got up today and weighed 134.7 lbs! Think it is all water weight loss as the inflammation has been leaving my leg and foot and have been elevating leg to reduce fluid accumulation. Saw the infectious disease dr. Today and will see again the 27th. Check up went well though. No talk of amputation yet but he cautioned me that it is still a possibility. Was so jazzed by the number on the scale then grateful to everyone who directly or indirectly helped me get here. Will probably pop up tomorrow but still happy. Sorry, not much for motivational quotes. Have found that nothing will elicit a change in my behavior until I am damn good and ready. Have learned that how I choose to react is my choice .6 -
Weigh in day Sunday
PW 95.8KG
CW 95.7Kg4 -
Beautyofdreams wrote: »Have found that nothing will elicit a change in my behavior until I am damn good and ready. Have learned that how I choose to react is my choice .
@Beautyofdreams your quote about no quotes is actually a very solid and inspirational quote! 👏🏻 it's so true!!!!3 -
Being T2 diabetic and returning to Keto ...I am happy to report my blood sugar tonight was 117( I usually do them earlier in the day but I forgot too so I did it before dinner ...in August my BS was in the 200's Great NSV if I say so myself 12
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JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Monday (Oct 4, 2021)
PW: 212.9
CW: 211.4
SW: 240
I'm back to where I was on Sept 20th but it's a loss from last week so no complaining.
Motivational Monday - Share a motivational quote - How does it relate to you?
As it relates to weight loss ... "Life is meant to be enjoyed in moderation, not deprivation."
As it relates to life ... "In the end we only regret the chances we didn't take. Live life to the fullest because it only happens once."
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@lindamtuck2018 back is getting better and gut was ok the next day, thankfully. Went to the gym today and worked my legs and back.
@tinaBawesome whatever I sleep in, usually gym shorts and maybe a tee shirt. B/m doesn't come into my picture since I usually have one every 4 or 5 days. Bladder is another thing. I would be happy every 4 or 5 hours at night. Tmi.
@lindamtuck2018 how about a distance challenge for your swimming? Figure out how many laps it would take for you to swim the English Channel, or a local lake.3 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
Here is my 2nd friendly reminder... Please would the following people get me your steps by tonight 10/4 so that I can post the weekly winners and the monthly winners ..If I do not have them then I will be zeroing them out later tonight.....Thank you
@888Angie888 9/26-10/2
@Piqueaboo 9/27- 10/2
@rlaskey2 9/26
@mthomas0228 9/27- 10/2
9/26 8,672 thank you!
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Happy Monday evening everyone! I had a really large late lunch that sat heavy with me and made me feel tired and sluggish even though it was super low carb. I was feeling kind of bummed about it, worried that I was already falling off track only one day into the week, and worried that I wouldn't stay on track this evening. However, it all worked out in the end! I ended up taking my teenage daughter to a nature park after work with the plan that I would walk our dog while she ran (she's trying to get in shape herself, yay for her!), but I ended up running with her and my dog kept up (unusual for him, he usually putters out and wants to walk after about 1.5 miles), so I ran 3 miles which helped re-energize me. And then when I got home and logged my food I realized that I wasn't over my calories after all, and that my macros were right on track with my goals. I guess my lesson for myself today is to trust my body, and that exercise really does help almost everything (mood, energy, etc.).
Also, I've finally decided to commit to a goal for October of losing 8 pounds, which would bring me back to my maintenance weight from over a year ago. I was worried to put this in writing because it seems a bit like a stretch goal for one month, but 2 pounds/week is doable, and if I fall short I'll still benefit from the journey! [/br]7 -
shortyjmorgan1 wrote: »shortyjmorgan1 wrote: »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!! 👏👏😊
The first time I did the march was the honorary. I thought I was going to die. I would love to say it gets easier but nope. Like the they say it's more than just a marathon. I hope to see you on the course in March!
You liked enough to be doing it again!! I figured it would be out of my wheelhouse, as I live at sea level. Hubs is from Santa Fe, so I get above sea level when we go. Because it is in Southern NM, that should be an easier start, wrt the elevation. Anyway, it would be wild to see you. I'll be walking it btw!!😁
You would be amazed at how many do it that live at sea level. I will be walking also but with a ruck. Starting walking alot every week. Your feet will thank you
I'm thinking snacks and a Camelback!! The heavy category - ruck... Wow, that is some serious stuff. I'm going to follow the light category training schedule, I think. I will be walking a lot in my hiking boots. That is the plan anyway.3
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