WaistAways Team Chat JANUARY 2022
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Steps for last week. I definitely did not move enough. Hoping for more movement this week!5 -
Sunday night here and the temps are heading down to Alberta-like deep freeze by Tuesday morning. Thanks, guys, you shouldn't have...
I snuck up on a deer in the woods today - I think it was seriously daydreaming or zoned out on a great snack or something. Never saw anything jump so high or fast once it finally heard me. Boing!!! I love my seriously old snowshoes because they are so quiet. No clacky bindings. I think I got them in 1982 or something, and they are indestructible. Small enough for my shortness, but super sturdy. I hope they never give out on me.
Sorry to say this, but here comes Monday. Are you ready?
@Waifer003
@DD265
And still due for today:
@twdempsey
@graceojo999
Let's build on a great week one - walk around those slip-ups!4 -
@jugar love the idea of Tiny Triumphs
Mine is: today my friend came over to hang out and this particular friend and I always order delivery and watch silly reality tv together. Instead of ordering delivery which would have likely been 700-1000+ calories I made myself a sandwich and texted her that I was happy to still hang out but I couldn't order food today.5 -
I am now in keto and determined to stick to it till the end of February at least. My goal this week is to move. And drink water .I also want to avoid kfc chicken and stay below 25g of carbs
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I am winding down my Sunday now. A tiny triumph for me is getting in just a little more movement. A challenge right now is drinking enough water...although, I am focused on drinking more water and have been, at least, drinking more than I usually do.
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@ashleycarole86 steps
Tuesday, Wednesday Friday 15 minutes Pilates
Thursday 30 mins Garden/yard work
Still hanging in here in limbo land. Lots of stress. We should hear something this week. Then we’ll need to figure out where to live at least temporarily. Eeeeeeee!!!!
Took a walk today with the family. I’m over 10k.
Some fabulous losses and exercise going on here. Way to go.6 -
When and where do I have to log my weekly weight by? Is weigh in Saturday or Sunday? I am sorry if I am late on this.
Starting weight 198
Current weight 194.6
Here you go @jugar - think it was hiding on you (I saw it when I was recording steps)
Brad and I tried snowshoeing today, lots of fun! The weather was much warmer in Bragg Creek closer to the mountains than it was here in Airdrie - bizarre but it was fun to get to warmer weather. As @kellie_erin said, things are looking up here!
Looks like steps are pretty up to date. Will get the report out tomorrow.
Go Bills!4 -
PW: 81.9kg
CW: 80.9kg
Actually sticking to the plan is going well, so mainly the tracking. I'm also finding water intake a little tricky; managing to get the 2L I'm aiming for most days, but I know I actually prefer to drink around 3.5L and I'm not coming close. Maybe because it's winter...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?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 tracked EVERYTHING I ate all week, which in turn meant no mindless eating at all. I think I had two days where I used some exercise calories but far less than I had earned so even allowing for Garmin being inaccurate should all be fine.
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Ended up not volunteering at the vaccine centre yesterday - walked down only to be told they'd overbooked on volunteers and had more volunteers than people attending for jabs. They also said they were finishing at 3, but I didn't see anywhere online they'd publicised closing an hour early, so I suspect there'll have been people turning up later for walk-in jabs who couldn't get them. I hate poor organisation, so I'm not 100% on whether I'll go to help this Saturday.
Went for a walk with OH instead, then did a lot of cleaning. There is still plaster dust in a lot of the house, but the en suite, bathroom, bedrooms and office are properly cleaned. We've done quick cleans in other areas and need to do them properly too. It's quite a bit of effort, particularly where we're cleaning plaster off the skirting/door frames ready for painting but doesn't amount to many steps.
I'm back at work today, but planning to go feed the ducks at lunch then I have a chiropractor appointment after work, so there won't be a high step count today. I was too tired after the weekend to consider running before work. I'm aiming to do that baking this evening; just digestives and flapjack, as we couldn't get the buttermilk for muffins, and I'll probably clean the kitchen thoroughly at the same time. Fun fun fun!
ETA - it's my birthday on Thursday, and today a parcel has arrived addressed to me from a company called 'Happy Candy'. I googled them and they are sweet/chocolate wholesalers. I've not opened the parcel (and I don't know who arranged it, maybe my Dad) but this does not bode well! I'll just have to portion whatever it is out, and everything will be fine.
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1/9 steps:
13,544 including doing the same set of stairs that I did last Sunday. It was cold and so difficult!
I'm working from home again, not sure how long it'll last. I'm looking forward to this weekend - hubby is going to climb a mountain and I'm going to a friend's for wine night. I met this friend at the gym and I feel bad not going right now. Anyone else find it super difficult to make friends as an adult? I'm an introvert and I've lost touch with all my high school friends and most of my university ones...6 -
@DD265 I can sympathize with receiving candy as a gift. It's so hard when someone tries to do a kind gesture that actually makes it difficult to stick to your plan.
I was actually thinking about how to better decline offered treats at work (which is admittedly different than being personally gifted a treat for a birthday or holiday). I work in a large open office and people are always bringing in snacks and treats. I'm pretty open about my calorie counting and most people are super respectful about it. But a few people will sort of egg me on about trying something or make jokes about how cookie calories don't count or something. It makes me sometimes accept a treat out of trying to be polite but then internally I'm mad at myself because I don't want to spend the calories on that particular treat or at that time of day.3 -
Happy Monday!
Oh, the problem of gifted sweets and yummy offerings at work.
@DD265 For the gift, I suggest passing the joy along to someone else. I know it seems rude, but before they are even opened, you can be magnanimous and virtuous, and save yourself the agonies of rationing or giving in. Say you have developed an allergy to chocolate or something... or you're doing Sugarfree January
Heck, you could get famous by starting that trend to go along with the sober movement. Oh - well done on the tracking! It is a pain sometimes, but effective.
@MandiSaysHey maybe you could bring your own offering to share - sectioned clementines, grapes, sliced apples - things that are easy to grab and go. Nuts (in moderation!) veggies and hummus - there are lots of treats that cause less mayhem than cookies, muffins and the like. Tell them you're trying to cut down on gluten or sugar or something. It's worth it!
@twdempsey I'm glad @ashleycarole86 found your weigh-in! It got away from me. You just have to post it here in the team chat, and I enter it into the spreadsheet. You are a Sunday weigh-in but you can change that day if you want to. There is a good summary of how the team works on the first page of this chat, but feel free always to ask any questions. I'll try not to miss them next time!
@graceojo999 good for you, sticking with the keto. Try not to lose TOO fast, or it is easy to bounce back, and you need to be sure you get a good balance of veggies as well. Keep up the good work!
@micki48 Thinking of you - sending many hugs!2 -
1/9 Steps: 2099
I have miscalculated the turn-around I thought I had with overcoming Covid. There is no way I could have gotten on a treadmill yesterday, and I'll have to see about today. I'm so frustrated!! I had GOALS! I really didn't think Covid would last this long. I am back on track with my calories, so I feel good about that. I was surprised to see a weight loss last week, and that motivates me.
I love the recipe challenge for this week! I already see a couple of new recipes I'm going to have to try.3 -
kellie_erin wrote: »I'm working from home again, not sure how long it'll last. I'm looking forward to this weekend - hubby is going to climb a mountain and I'm going to a friend's for wine night. I met this friend at the gym and I feel bad not going right now. Anyone else find it super difficult to make friends as an adult? I'm an introvert and I've lost touch with all my high school friends and most of my university ones...
Making friends and being a bit of a loner is hard for sure. Wine night can be 1 wine followed by 1 big glass of water (with maybe 1 repeat) - making a friend is important and this is a great way to do it, as long as it isn't sabotaging your efforts to be healthy. Meeting at the gym is a good indicator that health concerns will be taken seriously, though - enjoy your time! I have always had a hard time making friends beyond the superficial level at work and the like. The pandemic absolutely does not help. Keep open to whatever you can find, and even if some tentative starts fizzle out, at least you won't be stuck hiding. You will find a way, I hope!4 -
@kellie_erin it's really hard to make friends as an adult. I don't speak to anybody from school (except my husband!) and nobody from university, either. Work is definitely the easiest place to make new connections, or fitness-related hobbies. The three ladies I met through running have become great friends and it's nice to know some people locally.
@mandisayshey maybe you could do what I do with drinks rounds? Which is I don't partake at all. I don't make drinks for anybody else, and don't take them up on offers to make a drink for me, either. I used to, then I used the wrong tea bags (I wouldn't know, I don't drink it) and decided it was best to stay clear. Perhaps if you're not bringing treats in at all, you'll feel more rude for accepting them and it'll help you say no?
@jugar I'm quite good at regifting. Less than a week after Christmas I'd regifted a present I already have two of (and it's not the kind of thing where you'd need a third - I only use one at once) to my sister. Didn't even think twice - but as far as the original gifter is concerned, I love it lol. It will depend what is in the box, I think. When I'm in the right mindset - like now - I can break a giant easter egg into pieces, freeze it, and weigh out the tinest portions and stick to that. Alternatively, I'll donate it on the Olio app (not sure if this is global) and just tell the gifter it was really enjoyed. On Reddit I follow the r/minimalist sub and quite a few people on there say about receiving gifts that they don't really want. A common response is that the sole purpose of a gift is to be given and received - once you've graciously received it (and made the giver feel good) it has done it's job, so after that anything is fair game.
I got attacked by a loose dog at lunch time - I'm OK, it didn't hurt me - and am a bit shaken still. Was fine whilst the adrenaline was pumping then when it started wearing off and I felt like I was going into shock. My next thought was 'into the shop buy a big bar of chocolate' but I didn't, I went straight home. Cried a bit to let some of the tension out - there is no way I was going to punch our newly plastered walls! - then made a big sandwich and just had that for lunch. I've since had a chocolate mousse (only 91 calories) but not in the stressy that I was in before. I'd rather not have had the encounter in the first place, but it was a good opportunity to practise comfort-eating self control.5 -
Good Morning,
Can’t tell you how hard it was to force myself to post this today.
PW - 183.7
CW - 184.2
I was totally doing great last week and then Covid came to my house. My older son is now on Day 6 of cold symptoms (not too crazy thank goodness). My younger son is dealing with a brutal headache and fatigue but is testing negative so far (I feel like the positive result is coming). So far (knock on wood) my husband and I are symptom-free.
Today was supposed to be the first day back to school for my younger son in Grade 12 and he is devastated to be home. Add in the extremely cold temps and my stress levels have been through the roof.
Temps are FINALLY warming up today,- and I am heading out for a nice long walk. Took this photo this morning as I drank my coffee.
Hope you all have a great day.
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@jugar
I couldn't figure out how to message you, so I'm posting here. If I stay in this competition and don't sit out, will I hurt the team with my low step numbers? If so, I should be taken out for another week. I couldn't even get out of bed today. I was too ambitious thinking I could start getting the steps this soon. If the competition is just based on weight loss, I'd like to stay in. I'm doing well with that. I just don't want to be a liability to the group. Thank you!4 -
PlaneMonkey wrote: »@YinxFed @KellyBgetsfit ladies, I want to be YOU when I grow up! Such dedication to exercise. Love it!
Ha! Ha! I think the word you're looking for is *addiction* It has to be that because I regularly get my a** kicked by these YouTube fitness Queens. And I keep going back for more!
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lonestarbabe wrote: »@jugar
I couldn't figure out how to message you, so I'm posting here. If I stay in this competition and don't sit out, will I hurt the team with my low step numbers? If so, I should be taken out for another week. I couldn't even get out of bed today. I was too ambitious thinking I could start getting the steps this soon. If the competition is just based on weight loss, I'd like to stay in. I'm doing well with that. I just don't want to be a liability to the group. Thank you!
Hi @lonestarbabe ... based on your comments above I'd absolutely recommend you stay in. The only cross-team metric is the weigh-in.
The step challenge is just an added item for those that are interested, but you can take a break from that as long as you want. You can also report any numbers you want - the target you set is yours alone and while the team will provide friendly cheering to all of you.. there is zero pressure. Every bit counts so you can continue to report even if the numbers aren't where you'd like them to be or if that is adding unnecessary guilt/stress then absolutely no obligation to do so.
So, hop back in with your steps whenever it suits you. I won't put you on the reminders until you're up for it... but when you do come back please provide me your Sun-Sat steps for that week so I can properly include you in the weekly tallies.
Feel better and put your healing as the top priority - we are here for you whenever you're back to top notch!6 -
ashleycarole86 wrote: »Hi @lonestarbabe ... based on your comments above I'd absolutely recommend you stay in. The only cross-team metric is the weigh-in.
Thank you for the reply. In that case, I am excited to stay in! I will let you know when I begin counting steps again. Thank you again!6 -
lonestarbabe wrote: »@jugar
I couldn't figure out how to message you, so I'm posting here. If I stay in this competition and don't sit out, will I hurt the team with my low step numbers? If so, I should be taken out for another week. I couldn't even get out of bed today. I was too ambitious thinking I could start getting the steps this soon. If the competition is just based on weight loss, I'd like to stay in. I'm doing well with that. I just don't want to be a liability to the group. Thank you!
Step numbers are just for us, for fun. We don't compete with any other team or anything. If you take 1 step, that's 1 more for the team! Heck, if you make it all the way to the bathroom and back, you're adding steps. The only part of the team that is competitive is the weight loss, and even there - we are not too worried about winning! So please stay with the weight loss part and don't worry about the steps. If it is less stressful not to count them, then take a break. It is up to you, and we know you'll be back strutting along like a boss as soon as you can. Rest. Breathe. And that's it! Hugs flying your way.4
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