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  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    lonestarbabe wrote: »
    jugar wrote: »
    I'm so sorry! Please let me know if you want to go on support team for now - back when you're feeling better. I'll also send you a message. Hugs flying your way ---

    Yes, I think I had better. I'm disappointed, that's for sure. I thought this might just be a day or two like it was for my husband when he had Covid, but it doesn't look like that'll be the case for me. Thank you!

    Thank you to everyone for the well-wishes! I'll be back!

    You know what? I think I'll just give you and EXC (excused) notation for the next 1 or 2 weeks, and that way you can let us know how it is going and get back to your Sunday weigh-ins as soon as possible. If it really takes more than that amount of time, it is always possible to move into the support team. Keep it positive! You come back when you can, drop by any time.
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    Here comes the end of the week galloping along - are you ready??

    Weigh-ins due Saturday:
    @kellie_erin
    @Nancy52781
    @veronica1359

    Due through Friday:
    @alexpufhal
    @Kali225
    @Steph1498
    @happimess01
    @gak71
    @ellz_runs

    Thanks!!
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    First day of work for the year done! One day work weeks are the best... lol

    We had a nice video chat with Brad's mom in Ontario tonight. Looking forward to the weekend... I know I was just away and "off" but I feel in need of some R&R. Just coming down from the season still I suppose!

    1/6 exercise:
    112 minutes indoor cycling (this was broken down into two rides but definitely a new best on duration for me!) + 10 minutes yoga + 5345 steps
  • happimess01
    happimess01 Posts: 9,074 Member
    CW - 175 lbs
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    1/7 exercise:
    46 mins indoor cycling
    10 mins strength
    5028 steps

    So, we are one week in to the new year. What's one thing in your plan that is going well, and one thing you want to re-evaluate?
  • veronica1359
    veronica1359 Posts: 441 Member
    ashleycarole86 wrote: »
    1/7 exercise:
    46 mins indoor cycling
    10 mins strength
    5028 steps

    So, we are one week in to the new year. What's one thing in your plan that is going well, and one thing you want to re-evaluate?

    Nothing is going as I planned, it is too hard drink water, but I know it is necessary. I have to do at least 30 minutes of physical activities, the only one i do more than 30 min is with the mouth 🍽🍽
  • gak71
    gak71 Posts: 192 Member
    CW 255
  • kellie_erin
    kellie_erin Posts: 212 Member
    CW: 189.6

    I was down weigh more yesterday but TOM hit me last night coupled with a day of not awesome eating. But it's still a loss! Hopefully it starts a good trend for this year
  • kellie_erin
    kellie_erin Posts: 212 Member
    1/7 steps: 4712

    Yesterday was tough for me. Working from home is an adjustment and I don't have the gym on my way home now. I miss my gym friends and the atmosphere but it's difficult to justify the 30-45 minute drive there and back, especially in the cold with these road conditions. I'm going to make today better for the exercise to combat the SAD that's been hitting me
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,458 Member
    Week 2s Group Challenge is now posted and starts tomorrow, Sunday, Jan 9th. It's a creative one, with nutritional goals AND a contest! Hope you'll join me for the This or That Recipe Challenge! Here's your link:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10853286/january-week-2-group-challenge-this-or-that-recipe-challenge/p1?new=1
  • metaphysicalstudio
    metaphysicalstudio Posts: 293 Member
    1/6: 40 minutes walking + 55 minutes weightlifting + 8714
    1/7: 20 minutes stairclimber + 6115
    1/8: 30 minutes step aerobics + 30 minutes elliptical + 8202
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    edited January 2022
    veronica1359 wrote: »
    Nothing is going as I planned, it is too hard drink water, but I know it is necessary. I have to do at least 30 minutes of physical activities, the only one i do more than 30 min is with the mouth 🍽🍽

    How did you lose one kg? You really did! You are doing great! Even if your plan got a bit chaotic, something must be working. You don't "have to" do 30 minutes of physical activity. You have to do maybe 5 minutes. Commit to that. Getting started is always the hardest, but if you just say 5 minutes, no workout clothes needed, I'm going to move - get a short routine you know you can do no matter what, and start there. Once the routine is in place, it is easier to get more elaborate later. There are also some great videos to follow along, that can make it fun.

    What is too hard about drinking water? What do you drink?
    kellie_erin wrote: »
    1/7 steps: 4712

    Yesterday was tough for me. Working from home is an adjustment and I don't have the gym on my way home now. I miss my gym friends and the atmosphere but it's difficult to justify the 30-45 minute drive there and back, especially in the cold with these road conditions. I'm going to make today better for the exercise to combat the SAD that's been hitting me

    Missing the gym is annoying. But not driving in bad conditions is pretty good, eh? Videos. There are some really fun ones. Go for it! Getting some of the endorphin effect from exercise makes SAD ever so much better. And some good lights - my sister @EvMakesChanges might have some good ideas about that. They can really help. Hugs to you :heart:
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    ashleycarole86 wrote: »
    So, we are one week in to the new year. What's one thing in your plan that is going well, and one thing you want to re-evaluate?

    So far, exercise is going well, although I did not get out for a snowshoe or walk today. I have stuck to the strength program I committed to for 30 days - day 8 done today, and it is starting to feel better. Playing music every day is the thing I am slacking on, weirdly enough. I am so used to having upcoming concerts, recordings, etc. to work on that just playing to keep it up is hard to get excited about. I'm kind of doing it, but not enough. Need to find a better routine around that. It isn't food or fitness-related, but it is a big part of what keeps me going. This pandemic has blown all the ensemble possibilities away, and I am not doing well adapting to that...
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    LAST CALL!

    Get these final weigh-ins done by 8 am Eastern US/Can tomorrow morning!

    @alexpufhal
    @Kali225
    @Steph1498
    @ellz_runs

    Thanks!
  • YinxFed
    YinxFed Posts: 1,094 Member
    Sunday weigh in:
    PW - 186.1
    CW - 185.2
  • DD265
    DD265 Posts: 651 Member
    Steps

    Sunday 2nd - 6047
    Monday 3rd - 13338
    Tuesday 4th - 7534
    Wednesday 5th - 12209
    Thursday 6th - 5124
    Friday 7th - 5771
    Saturday 8th - 10417

    We had snow and ice on Thursday/Friday, plus I didn't make my run Friday evening as the plasterers were finishing up and OH wasn't guaranteed to be home in time for them needing to leave.

    I'm helping out at the vaccine centre this afternoon, and though I've spent a few hours cleaning this morning my steps are still very low, so I'll try to get a walk in this evening.
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    Wonderful week 1, team!

    We had good, reasonable losses, a total of 25.3 pounds for the team. Great job! Other teams may have topped us on the leaderboard, but I think our losses are sustainable and won't lead to big bounce-backs. That is always a danger when diving in too enthusiastically and losing a ton in one week. So congratulations! The announcements will be posted in a bit. Be sure to follow the link to see the full results page - @minstrelofsarcasm always posts all kinds of great information and you can see how we stack up with other teams.

    Let's aim for another 20 pounds this week. We can do it even if a few people have a small gain - 20 pounds is less than 1 pound per person, so go for it! Green is the colour of the week!

    I'd love to hear people's Tiny Triumphs this week. What did you stop eating instead of mindlessly munching? What did you say no to? Did you get off the couch and do a few minutes of exercise when you did NOT want to? Did you dig in to a big plate of veggies instead of a burger?

    I had one yesterday, which is my free eating day. Usually I really go for it, but I left the last 2 pieces of Christmas bread (cardamom coffee ring, full of butter and...) in the freezer. I'll probably drag them out on another free day, but this week they are safe from harm.

    Try to post one every day. Impress your teammates!
  • Steph1498
    Steph1498 Posts: 307 Member
    ... So, we are one week in to the new year. What's one thing in your plan that is going well, and one thing you want to re-evaluate?

    I exercised a lot M-F of this week and felt great. I was trying to alternate running and biking. Just a little of each I said to myself and then once I was started I tried to enjoy myself more than just go through the motions. I want to reevaluate my consumption of carbs and intermittent fasting. I played with both last year a little and I like not eating in the morning and lesser carbs make me feel less heavy. If I would be consistent about my food tracking it would be better for me in both these areas.

    @conleywoods :) 8-10 inches of snow is more than I have ever seen. :)
  • minstrelofsarcasm
    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 2,576 Member
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    The first week of the year is in the bag! Congrats to all of our members for bringing our average weight lost this week to over a pound per person! Find all of our weekly results in the link below...

    January 2022 Week One Results


    Here's a sneak peek into how your team did...

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  • Waifer003
    Waifer003 Posts: 280 Member
    @ashleycarole86
    Could you please remove me from the step challenge for the time being? Our house has been rocked with Covid and I’m not sure when I’ll be able to get back to any sort of exercise. Thank you!
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