WaistAways Team Chat JANUARY 2022
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kellie_erin wrote: »1/11 steps: 3961
Yesterday was not a good day.
@kellie_erin I was sad to hear about this! Home troubles can be so stressful! Uggh. I hope that you go easy on yourself right now. Stress is so tough to process, especially when your home is falling apart around you!
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@micki48
It is so good to hear your news - not that you have to move and that things will be kinda wild for a while, but that you had such a good talk with your husband, that your daughter found a good job, that the little one will be able to go to the school where you worked (how great is that??), and that limbo is over. I'm smiling for you! It will be a challenge, but things are falling into place, and it will have a lot of excitement built in too. It is also so cool that you recognized your thoughts of failure and how untrue they are. Yes!!
@KellyBgetsfit hang in there - this is going to be hard for a while, as you say. Grab hugs from everyone
metaphysicalstudio wrote: »Well, I have reached a new highest weight ever! I had a great week. I logged everything, went over my calories once, and got in more exercise than usual. I met most of my goals consistently this week. However, I am 2-3 days away from menstruation and can see as much as a 5lb increase during this week. I may be the heaviest I have ever been in my life today -- but I feel pretty good. Hopefully next week the scale will reflect the work I've put in.
Jenn this is actually not a bad gain at all - when you start a lot more exercise, you store more glycogen to fuel it. Glycogen has to bind with water to fuel the muscle. That plus pre-menstruation gain sounds pretty normal to me. You'll probably have a good whoosh down once you adapt to the level of exercise and get the good old TOM over with. I'll bet you feel pretty good and the scale will show it soon.
@MandiSaysHey Fabulous loss! Good for you - you turned it around, and now just keep going
I got a good couple of exercise sessions in today as well - made up for yesterday sitting on my butt all day in a car, on the couch, going far, just a slouch...3 -
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@MoStacy
Thursday people! Here you come...
@eggfreak
@bowens1973
@ashleycarole86
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Today's tiny triumph: when I stopped at the store after work I thought to myself about taking a peek at the baked goods section and getting myself a sweet treat. When I got in the store I was so focused on my mental list of things I needed that I forgot all about the bakery area and went home with only essentials. Which was a triumph for both my calorie budget and my money budget lol7
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There was a concept on Nerd Fitness' blog that I was reminded of today..
No bad 2x >>> item in question
His point is one night of x or one missed workout or whatever your thing is means nothing, but sometimes 2x that disappointing event in your habits turns into a month of it...
Pairs well with Tiny Triumphs and One Perfect Day, I think
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Thanks for all the well wishes. Lots to figure out here. Made a point of getting in my 8k steps and did my Pilates this am.
@KellyBgetsfit Big hugs to you and all the teachers and healthcare workers. These have been such difficult times for you all. I hope things settle down soon.
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Happy Thursday all!
Today is my birthday so I shall have chocolate mousse for breakfast if I want to, plus I'm down to my last yoghurt so... I've opened some cards and the candy shop box - it is indeed a chocolate hamper. All of the bars are a normal size though, so they will be easy to portion out. Kirk (cat) is happy because the box it came in is just a little too small for him, which makes it a perfect size for sleeping in - cats are weird. After work, we'll have a takeaway, so I've pre-tracked my day with a view to staying within my calorie goal, and we'll probably go for a walk, too (I need the healthcare points).
Last night I did a bit of DIY; putting some filler on any obvious bits on the walls before going over them with a fine toothed comb this weekend - perfectionist at work! Car passed its inspection though it did have a bit done along with a service. I don't mind because now I know we have two good cars which don't need anything doing to them - mine in particular is 'immaculate' according to the garage so I'm pleased with that. I take pride in looking after my things, and perhaps I should start caring for my body in the same way; I think I probably treat the car better.
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@jugar PW 157.5
CW 155.8
What a week, and it isn't over. Will have to catchup here on the weekend. Two days ago my weigh-in would have been a different story, I almost feel guilty taking the big loss today, BUT forget it...I'll be happy to see some green on my chart this week. Just shows that the weeks it's up mysteriously, not to take it too seriously.
stay well friends and happy January birthdays - I believe we have a few - Liselyn too...and mine on Sunday.
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Username ashleycarole86
Thursday weigh-in
PW 187
CW 184.64 -
Happiest of birthdays @DD265 ... sounds like you have a great day planned!! Enjoy it2
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Happy birthday @DD265. It is my birthday too and as I'm late for breakfast, wait me for dinner 6
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Username: Bowrns1973
PW: 189.2
CW: 179.2
Loss: 10
A few thoughts... Firstly, I was up 5 pounds the week before, so I did not "really" lose 10 this week. Secondly, thank you for ALL the encouragement this past week. I was not feeling very good about having such a change week/week and I knew a lot of it was not having a plan for the long road trips to see family and not being careful in terms of overall consumption. This group is critical to my success - your likes to my workouts are the equivalent of a high five from a good friend (,especially in COVID). Third, I am nervous as hell that I will have another tough week this week given this number - I didn't do anything special or different to hit this so is it real or will the pendulum swing back to something more realistic for a week? Time will tell and fingers crossed. Fourthly, a new "decade" baby! Woot! Less than 30 to go!6 -
Well happy birthday to you too @veronica1359 .. how fun!! Enjoy your day4
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1/12 exercise:
7402 steps + 49 minutes indoor cycling4 -
@dd265 have a happy happy birthday!! Sounds like you have a great day planned that will keep you on track and still let you have some yummy treats!4
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@veronica1359 happy birthday! So fun to have some birthday buddies in the group. I share a birthday with my boss and I always think that's fun.2
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@DD265 and @veronica1359 Happy Birthday!! I hope you both have fun and relaxing days!2
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1/12 steps: 5768
I'm finally back at the plant today, so I should be able to go to the gym on the way home (unless this project time crunch makes me stay late) and I am so excited about that!
Also, first set of zero-drop shoes came last night and I am loving them. Debating about wearing them at the gym but I'm worried about the treadmill block as I need to consciously adjust my stride to accommodate barefoot style running. I'll see how my feet feel at the end of the day!5 -
Thanks for all the birthday wishes, and happy birthday to my date-twin @veronica13595
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PW: 206 lb
CW: 206 lb5 -
@jugar I am in Austria this week so I will weigh in when i get back home on Sunday. Cheers!4
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The Thursday energy is strong! And all of us Capricorns on the team make everything fabulous, of course
Great job on some strong well-earned losses this week.
@bowens1973 I'm so glad you find the group helpful and that you got past your travel/holiday madness so brilliantly. It is true, you'll have to be careful this week since your body just experienced such a big change - talk to it like a nervous horse, calm it down, and don't worry if you don't have a loss to report next Thursday. Stick to the plan, but don't try to keep losing this week. Can't have that horse bolting on us
I had a mad baking morning - gluten free bread and carrot-apple muffins. I don't like this bread (good thing!) but apparently it makes good sandwiches. The muffins are buckwheat and almond flour, so they actually taste good and are nice and small if a snack happens. But right now I'm off to eat some delicious leftover chickpea curry over a bed of kale. Team Crucifer!
@happimess01 Have a great time in Austria! I have had some wonderful times there - and if you can get your weigh in done fairly early Sunday I'll catch it in time for tallies, otherwise don't worry - we'll just carry you over for tally purposes and update it afterwards.
Keep well all - I'll be back for reminders tonight. My tiny triumphs today and yesterday were some good tough exercises that I actually could do! Today's were not quite as fabulous, but there is good progress after a long period of maintaining same old same old. It is fun to feel changes happening.5 -
@jugar
CW 359
I've been sick all week since I got back to TX from my mother-in-law's funeral over the weekend. Today is the best I've felt all week, although not 100% yet. But I'm determined to get there. Sparing everyone the details, being sick has given me a total "reset" to eating healthier. Plus, I've been drinking lots of water. I hope today finds everyone well. 7 -
@evangsimmons170 I'm glad you're feeling better - and that you are experiencing a "reset" that will have you feeling LOTS better soon. Keep the water and the good foods flowing
Friday people, you are up! Be ready:
@Steph1498
@Pearl4686
@Micki48
@happimess01
@gak71
@EvMakesChanges
@conleywoods
@bonnie_red
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My tiny triumph -20 min Barre. My eating was meh. Not a lot of calories. But there were a lot of carbs. This weekend I hope to to take some time regroup and get it together next week.
Thanks for all the kind wishes. This year has been very challenging....and I was not expecting it to be harder then last year.8 -
@KellyBgetsfit Wishing you the time you need this weekend to reset and recharge as best you can.
1/13 exercise - 46 minutes indoor cycling, 9675 steps
TGIF... am I right????4 -
@MandiSaysHey That's great! Passing up the bakery section is a win any day. That feels good.3
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Friday weigh in - 3 day average
PW 200.2
CW 199.5
Two take out meals yesterday, so that loss is good considering.
I’ll check back in later to read posts. Happy birthday to the birthday people! Great loss Brad @bowens1973 and glad to see you post Rhonda @evangsimmons170. I really just scanned and that’s what caught my eye. Wishing everyone well.
💚Michele
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I didn't get a chance to hop back in here last night. My tiny triumph for yesterday is that I bought a bag of dark chocolate sea salt caramels and I wanted to eat the whole bag but instead I took out a serving and left them on my desk instead of bringing the bag to my room with me while I watched a movie.
I have been having a great week calorie counting wise and have gotten steps in every day except Sunday. I think the thing that helped the most is that I've been obsessively scouring the internet for yummy but not super high calorie recipes and I planned out meals and cooked every night so far this week (Sunday through Thursday). And then I took leftovers to work for lunch the following day which stopped me from ordering takeout or fast food. A lot of weeks I only cooked about 3-4 nights, we do takeout one night and then I usually go out with my bf to dinner at least once a week. I think cooking at home most nights has really helped so I am going to show my son some of the other recipes I've saved and let him help plan at least 4-5 nights of cooked at home.dinnwrs for next week so I can go shopping on Sunday.8 -
@MandiSaysHey your tiny triumphs are inspiring - the serving size thing takes a firm decision before eating that first bite, but it is so worth it.
My tiny triumph this morning is doing my strength workout right after getting home from having my 3rd covid jab. I figure my arm will be sore later, so I got it done first! I find that helps it be a bit less sore anyhow, but today was a good challenge with kettlebell cleans, rows, overhead press, loaded squats. Hopefully later a good outing in the snow before the super cold returns. I need one - my weigh-in this morning was somewhat alarming. I'm blaming it on renewed strength workouts... and the bread I bought on Tuesday from the bakery
Enjoy hitting the end of Friday, those of you working folks - I love the Friday energy combining relief, pride at a work week gotten through, excitement about the weekend and its possibilities, tiredness, dread of the chores ignored all week. It has all the things! Don't party too high on the calorie scale, folks! 4
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