Downsizers Team Chat JANUARY 2022
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Good morning, Downsizers! It's amazing to see so many people working hard towards their goals! Here's my daily check-in:
1/5:
Calories: 1,144
Exercise: 90 minutes elliptical and a 15-minute stretching class
Steps: 14,245
I had another great workout this morning - I hope you all have a wonderful day!4 -
Hi Downsizers! I belong to two groups on MFP and many people have been discussing binge eating / emotional eating. You might already know about a book that helps people to deal with that - so I apologize if I'm offering up old information - the book is called, The Beck Diet Solution - it's cognitive therapy for dieters. It also has a workbook. I have not used the books myself - but - I did Weight Watchers before I joined MFP and people raved about the books - so I thought I would share.
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Awesome walk!
Thanks Linda
.... Gonna go for a walk this afternoon after Alyssa is done with school ... My hip is on fire this morning and I think the cold will not help 4 -
Hi Downsizers! I belong to two groups on MFP and many people have been discussing binge eating / emotional eating. You might already know about a book that helps people to deal with that - so I apologize if I'm offering up old information - the book is called, The Beck Diet Solution - it's cognitive therapy for dieters. It also has a workbook. I have not used the books myself - but - I did Weight Watchers before I joined MFP and people raved about the books - so I thought I would share.
Thanks for reminding me about the book. A few of our previous members used it and I bought it last year. Between getting Covid and our move I totally forgot about it. Another one that people have mentioned in the past is atomic habits. I am going to dig it out and give it a go.n2 -
Good morning.
I definitely did not do what I was supposed to do over my winter break - didn’t get my exercise and didn’t really watch what I ate. So….I’m definitely expecting a huge jump when I weigh-in on Saturday.
Having said that, @Megan_smartiepants1970 starting Monday, 1/10, I’d like to increase my step goal from 6k to 6500. My plan is to have incremental increases, so as not to be overwhelmed. Also, please disregard my steps for this week, as well. I’m just going to start fresh on Monday.
My personal goals this year haven’t changed. I just want to get my steps in, do well with my diet, drink lots of water, and continue counting my NSVs. One thing I would like to do is check in here more frequently. I think it’s good motivation. I tend to ebb and flow with checking in, but I’m going to try for more consistency. I know that if I plan major goals I will not be successful, so small incremental, ACHIEVABLE goals are the best for me.
I hope everybody had a wonderful start to your new year!
Stay safe everybody, and enjoy the rest of your week.3 -
Weigh Day Thursday
PW: 224.8
CW: 222.0
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@Beautyofdreams and @Lessennan Thank you both, so much, for inspiring me to do more strength workouts - I'm not very good at doing them - so I'm going to work on that!
@MeowScout Your concentration is amazing - good for your for working on that focus to keep going!
@tahm42 You are completing a lot of miles - fingers crossed for February 21!
@GMgetsfit Those chips are in the past - good for you for moving forward!
@Pippin20206 I've been cracking up about that booty ledge all day!
@tslose Amazing step count!3 -
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Good morning.
I definitely did not do what I was supposed to do over my winter break - didn’t get my exercise and didn’t really watch what I ate. So….I’m definitely expecting a huge jump when I weigh-in on Saturday.
Having said that, @Megan_smartiepants1970 starting Monday, 1/10, I’d like to increase my step goal from 6k to 6500. My plan is to have incremental increases, so as not to be overwhelmed. Also, please disregard my steps for this week, as well. I’m just going to start fresh on Monday.
My personal goals this year haven’t changed. I just want to get my steps in, do well with my diet, drink lots of water, and continue counting my NSVs. One thing I would like to do is check in here more frequently. I think it’s good motivation. I tend to ebb and flow with checking in, but I’m going to try for more consistency. I know that if I plan major goals I will not be successful, so small incremental, ACHIEVABLE goals are the best for me.
I hope everybody had a wonderful start to your new year!
Stay safe everybody, and enjoy the rest of your week.
I will excuse you for January Week 1 which is 1/2-1/8 ....Our January week 2 starts on Sunday 1/9- 1/15 so I will increase your step goal on 1/91 -
@mari_moulin Mari We just got an air fryer as a holiday gift from my husband's job. I did french fries, pretty yummy, and only the calories for the potatoes and 1 tsp oil. yay!
@jayenguk Hang in there! You got this!! What is ONE thing you can do?
@Pippin20206 YAY! No more Bootie Ledge! Laughing!!
@tslose I have been forcing myself and all the other people in my house to put all food and candy away. If it is out, I am not sure I have the willpower to keep my hands to my self!
@lindamtuck2018 Linda, I am glad you are getting into the pool! I need to get that back on our schedule. I will check the schedule today!
@megan_smartiepants1970 Megan, great job on the 5 miles and then nearly 7! Wow!
-- and no that was 12/4: 6315 steps. Here is 12/5: 6000 Thank you!
@Lessennan Nan, great ideas about strength training. I was a water fitness instructor for the Y back in the day, and I learned so much from the arthritis cert class about the importance of balance exercises. I may not ever be cute, I do want to fit and agile for a long life!
@peng123
@rwood566 Roger
@cormierannie Annie, great WI.
@Beautyofdreams Deb, thanks for the reading tip! Could you post a link for us?
@tahm42 Steady as you go! Build up your strength slowly. We don't want you to have any injuries!
@GMgetsfit Joanne, I too have been thinking that I need to find new ways to balance sugar and carbs. Thanks for the movie rec!3 -
@peng123 I am a Beck booker too! I have never actually gotten all the way through. This is my year!
@rwood566 Roger, I hope you are okay after your turn. Get some rest!
@aneedlecraft GREAT!
@lindamtuck2018 What show is this?
@red1185 Rachel, so glad you are here. Be well at school, and get a little extra down time to battle stress. What is your get home from school routine?
@888Angie888 Angie, great job!!4 -
Time is Flying this week! I am lesson planning and strategizing. I have fresh yogurt waiting for me for lunch! I have come to love fresh plain yogurt, and it is so easy to make yourself if you have a warm spot to keep it. I just did up my game to having a "yogurt maker" but really it just keeps it warm and out of the way. For years I have been using my oven (not on) with just the oven light on.
Using pyrex (tempered glass), Heat 4 cups milk in microwave to almost boiling. In my microwave this is 8 min. Then allow to cool under 115. In my house this is One hour. Whisk in 2 tbs plain yogurt from last batch (or store bought). Leave undisturbed in warm place with stead temp (best is 104-115 degrees Fahrenheit). Wait 8 hours. no stirring. Cool on counter 1 hr. no stirring. Then into fridge for at least 3-8 hours to set. ALL done! Don't forget to talk to the little bacteria and thank them for eating all that lactose!
It can be made then sweet or savory. Add a tsp of honey or jam or hot chocolate mix for sweet. Add salt and garlic powder and parsely for a great ranch/mayo alternative. So great! It makes a great cream sauce substitute - you just stir it in after cooking. It does not bake or cook well if you want the consistency, so I just stir it in at the end creamy noodles and tuna and veggies.
Have a great day all!4 -
@MeowScout
It’s a Canadian comedy that is on CBC. It’s called Son of a Critch. It was so nice to see the house I lived in as a child. I wish I liked yogurt. I remember my mother in law making it. I hope you can get back in the pool. I am sure missing it.
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
01/06
Elliptical 1.62 miles, 12 minutes
Strength training, light, 40 minutes
Treadmill 1.17 miles 20 minutes3 -
Good morning, Downsizers! It's amazing to see so many people working hard towards their goals! Here's my daily check-in:
1/5:
Calories: 1,144
Exercise: 90 minutes elliptical and a 15-minute stretching class
Steps: 14,245
I had another great workout this morning - I hope you all have a wonderful day!
You are so focused. I can’t last 5 minutes on the elliptical. I have tried it so many times over the years. That and the jacobs ladder are my most hated cardio equipment.Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Awesome walk!
Thanks Linda .... Gonna go for a walk this afternoon after Alyssa is done with school ... My hip is on fire this morning and I think the cold will not help
Hope you enjoyed.888Angie888 wrote: »Weigh Day Thursday
PW: 224.8
CW: 222.0
You are off to a great start. Fantastic!3 -
Good morning.
I definitely did not do what I was supposed to do over my winter break - didn’t get my exercise and didn’t really watch what I ate. So….I’m definitely expecting a huge jump when I weigh-in on Saturday.
Having said that, @Megan_smartiepants1970 starting Monday, 1/10, I’d like to increase my step goal from 6k to 6500. My plan is to have incremental increases, so as not to be overwhelmed. Also, please disregard my steps for this week, as well. I’m just going to start fresh on Monday.
My personal goals this year haven’t changed. I just want to get my steps in, do well with my diet, drink lots of water, and continue counting my NSVs. One thing I would like to do is check in here more frequently. I think it’s good motivation. I tend to ebb and flow with checking in, but I’m going to try for more consistency. I know that if I plan major goals I will not be successful, so small incremental, ACHIEVABLE goals are the best for me.
I hope everybody had a wonderful start to your new year!
Stay safe everybody, and enjoy the rest of your week.
Taking things in increments is a great plan. One step at a time. After holiday gains are happening so don’t feel bad. I am sure I will be up tomorrow.3 -
Beautyofdreams wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
01/06
Elliptical 1.62 miles, 12 minutes
Strength training, light, 40 minutes
Treadmill 1.17 miles 20 minutes
It makes me so proud to see your exercise post. You fought back like a champ from being sidelined all summer.3 -
Thanks for your comments everyone, glad I made people giggle with the booty ledge.
@lindamtuck2018 my weigh in day is sat, which is tomorrow for me. It's currently Fri morning here at the moment. I'm trying to lose as much as I can this week because we are about to go on a mini break for about 4 days from Sun - Wed and I'm not going to count calories or steps during that time. It's our official holiday break since I worked through the xmas holidays. So I'm sure I'll manage to put on several lbs, but it's my last huzzah and then will get back to it seriously after that.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 Can you please excuse me from the steps challenge for this coming week. Thanks.3 -
Pippin20206 wrote: »Thanks for your comments everyone, glad I made people giggle with the booty ledge.
@lindamtuck2018 my weigh in day is sat, which is tomorrow for me. It's currently Fri morning here at the moment. I'm trying to lose as much as I can this week because we are about to go on a mini break for about 4 days from Sun - Wed and I'm not going to count calories or steps during that time. It's our official holiday break since I worked through the xmas holidays. So I'm sure I'll manage to put on several lbs, but it's my last huzzah and then will get back to it seriously after that.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 Can you please excuse me from the steps challenge for this coming week. Thanks.
Sure can Enjoy your mini break 3 -
Daily check in
Calories- under
Steps- 11,279
Exercise 140 minutes
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@lindamtuck2018 I hate my recumbent but I am always happy I have it when I am broken. It is a great way to keep some cardio going when you are recovering and have limitations. I would be freaking out if I didn't have it right now. I will not walk without my dog. Right now I cannot hold his 65# wild behind. He is like a sled dog the first mile. After that he is good, but man that first mile!2
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@MeowScout I am taking things easy. once I get past the 20 min mark and the anaerobic system kicks in. Tonight I was not paying attention and I just continued right past 7 miles. I have to be more careful doing house work... or getting up without using my hands. Those abdominal movements I try to keep from pulling all the doctor's good work apart.3
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step update real quick- then heading to bed. Long work day tomorrow
2/1- 7134
3/1- 13315
4/1- 6645
5/1- 10914
6/1- TBD3 -
Good Friday eve evening everyone. I hope you are ready for the weekend.
Check in for 1/6:
Steps - 12830
Calories 1650 or close. I forgot the number while reading all of your posts.
Exercise - 5.67 miles walk in 1 hr 43 min.
Still got lightheaded again today. Frustrating.3 -
Hey guys so back on it full on so far so good hopefully a good loss next Wednesday, just got to get to the gym soon not had time recently but from today I am going to make time and kick this weights butt...2022 WILL be my year to hit goal!3
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@lindamtuck2018
Username: Bluetail6
Weigh-In Day: Thursday
SW (9/1/20): 194
PW: 140
CW: 144.8
Hoping some of this is water weight, lol. Way too many dinners out over the last month+!! Really trying remotivate myself to get to goal range in 2022. 😊4 -
Win Saturday but not at home so
This week it’s today
7/1/22 149 lbs.
Done myself a food nd exercise plan for the coming week. Hopefully we’ll see a loss.3 -
Good morning! Yesterday was a very exhausting day. My patience was tried ALL day, but today is weigh in day!!
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW: 315
CW: 3095 -
robedalex
Friday
PW 307.6
CW 301.44
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