Downsizers Team Chat JANUARY 2022
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Morethanjustanumber wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
Date 1/23
Step count 5171
Sunday is turning into my rest day. I worked to get my min. steps in yesterday as I had 3 hours of zoom meetings yesterday! I have a whole new appreciation for all those that have been working from home for two years!
We all need our rest days. Continue all that you did good in January and you will have a successful February.1 -
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✅steps 4,210
✅log food daily
This time next week I will be in the pool. I am supposed to go for my fourth dose of the Covid vaccine on Sunday but I am going to reschedule. I am afraid that if feel sick after that I will miss the first few days back in the pool. I am still walking with a limp and my leg still pains, definitely improved, so today I am going to try mini mini walks. Maybe move for 1 or 2 minutes at a time.4 -
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What have you done well this month?
I have been pretty consistent with logging my food even when I binge. I want to build on this next month and tighten it up.
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
You did great this month. Logging is such an important tool in our weight loss battle
Thanks Linda
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Last week of January challenge!
What do you want to improve on in February?1 -
What do you want to improve on in February?
Exercise! I want to develop a consistent exercise plan for the pool and execute it.1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Last week of January challenge!
What do you want to improve on in February?
I would like to get on strict keto and not cheat ... I would also like to get my results back for my foot and hips which will happen on the 27th and 1st ... I too would like to improve on my exercise ... My plan is to use my home gym 2 days a week and walk 3 days a week (we will see if my body will allow that)1 -
I am hanging in there ! I apologize for my absence. Hopefully I will feel even better this week.
Fri WI
PW 252
CW 252
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Jan 19,20, 21, 22 6000
Jan23 17851 -
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It is a miracle that my weight is hanging in there. I didn’t track for nearly a week, but kept moving. I didn’t feel well last week. Today a little off. But these things happen. This time I am not eating my distress. The daily step goal has been a great motivator. I can at least do that. It is going to be cold here this week, so stay warm with smiles and friends!2
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Last week of January challenge!
What do you want to improve on in February?
I want to improve my food choices. I’ve gotten back to writing in my diary but now I want the choices I make to be healthier.2 -
@lindamtuck2018 wrote!
Last week of January challenge!
What have you done well this month?
I started logging in my dairy (good & bad), but need to be stay consistent with it. I have logged even when I overdo it or eat things I shouldn't. I have missed a few days logging and I want to improve on that next month.3 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Last week of January challenge!
What do you want to improve on in February?
1.) Exercise: Would like to increase the amount of time that I spend exercising. Find an exercise that I can do and enjoy doing it. To be honest I don't have a lot of energy or motivation when it comes to exercising.
2.) Being consistent with logging in the food diary.
3.) Having a more positive outlook about myself . Thinking more positive instead of negative3 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Good evening everyone. I hope you all had a good weekend. Start your week off with a clean slate and work your programs from scratch.
Check in for 1/23:
Steps - 10462
Calories - 1650. Acceptable.
Exercise - 3.84 mile stroll after lunch. 1 hr 14 min. Gym after dinner. 9 machines and 10 minutes bike, moderate intensity.
Off to the USS MIDWAY museum tomorrow. Want to finish the tour this time.
Great exercise day! Enjoy the museum. Is it on a boat?
It is a former U. S. Navy aircraft carrier that is now a floating museum. You can go on several mini tours while on it and they have volunteers who served on her during different times.1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Last week of January challenge!
What do you want to improve on in February?
I want to regain control of my late night snacking.2 -
Good evening everyone. Hope you had a decent Monday.
Check in for 1/24:
Steps - 8199.
Calories- 1650 or so. Guess at lunch.
Exercise - 3 hours at the museum. Up and down several ladders.
I gave myself the ok to go over my Calories because of the tour. No guilt day.4 -
@lindamtuck2018 no dietitian was just a one time thing to make sure I was on the right track. She basically told me I'd already done half her work and she was happy with my food choices I just have to stick to it.
Feeling like Jan has been a bit of a right off, need to start again in Feb and get serious again.
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Happy Tuesday, Downsizers! Here's my daily check-in:
1/24:
Calories: 1,149
Exercise: knee strengthening exercises - still can't get on the elliptical
Steps: 9,834
Had another round of physical therapy for my knees this morning - I can't tell if it's working yet - but I am hopeful! I hope you all have a great day!5 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Date 1/24
Step count 6523
Megan I am starting to row and didn’t know if that is something that can be converted to steps. My Fitbit only records elevated heart rate and no steps when I use the machine. Right now I am just building up endurance but plan to add this to my regular exercise routine. Just ignore it if you don’t need it.3 -
It is a miracle that my weight is hanging in there. I didn’t track for nearly a week, but kept moving. I didn’t feel well last week. Today a little off. But these things happen. This time I am not eating my distress. The daily step goal has been a great motivator. I can at least do that. It is going to be cold here this week, so stay warm with smiles and friends!
I hope you feel better. Get back tracking once you are feeling well.flowerblossom_58 wrote: »@lindamtuck2018 wrote!
Last week of January challenge!
What have you done well this month?
I started logging in my dairy (good & bad), but need to be stay consistent with it. I have logged even when I overdo it or eat things I shouldn't. I have missed a few days logging and I want to improve on that next month.
Logging is so important. I also log everything even when I binge. My dietitian encouraged this so I can go back and look for patterns.To help in feeling more positive about yourself try and write some positive affirmations each day.Good evening everyone. Hope you had a decent Monday.
Check in for 1/24:
Steps - 8199.
Calories- 1650 or so. Guess at lunch.
Exercise - 3 hours at the museum. Up and down several ladders.
I gave myself the ok to go over my Calories because of the tour. No guilt day.
I am sure you burnt extra calories going up and down the ladders. I seem to remember going to a museum something like that in Virginia back in the early 2000’s. It was in Soffolk or Norfolk Virginia.Pippin20206 wrote: »@lindamtuck2018 no dietitian was just a one time thing to make sure I was on the right track. She basically told me I'd already done half her work and she was happy with my food choices I just have to stick to it.
Feeling like Jan has been a bit of a right off, need to start again in Feb and get serious again.
Steps 4023
I remember you saying that back when you first went. I feel the same way about January. Come on February!Happy Tuesday, Downsizers! Here's my daily check-in:
1/24:
Calories: 1,149
Exercise: knee strengthening exercises - still can't get on the elliptical
Steps: 9,834
Had another round of physical therapy for my knees this morning - I can't tell if it's working yet - but I am hopeful! I hope you all have a great day!
I know when I had my knee replacement I was diligent about doing the physio exercises. It payed off. So keep doing yours and stay hopeful.Morethanjustanumber wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
Date 1/24
Step count 6523
Megan I am starting to row and didn’t know if that is something that can be converted to steps. My Fitbit only records elevated heart rate and no steps when I use the machine. Right now I am just building up endurance but plan to add this to my regular exercise routine. Just ignore it if you don’t need it.
Do you have your own rowing machine? Rowing is great exercise. Megan can convert just about anything to steps. She converts my swimming and water exercises.2 -
❌close rings
✅steps 4,746
✅log food daily
I managed to get 12 minutes of exercise on my Apple Watch, 1 to 2 minutes at a time. Not sure how many actually walking minutes I did as they all did not count towards my exercise ring. I have a busy day today. I slept in so I am behind. I have a doctors appointment this afternoon (diabetic check I think) and I have to get caught up on some housework. So my goal today is to get at least 12 minutes again.
A have a fantastic day!5 -
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Morethanjustanumber wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
Date 1/24
Step count 6523
Megan I am starting to row and didn’t know if that is something that can be converted to steps. My Fitbit only records elevated heart rate and no steps when I use the machine. Right now I am just building up endurance but plan to add this to my regular exercise routine. Just ignore it if you don’t need it.
I do have rowing on the converter chart .. Just tell me if it is light, moderate or vigorous effort and for how long ... I will be more than happy to convert it into steps for you 1 -
@lindamtuck2018, and @Megan_smartiepants1970
I just wanted to let you know that I'm really sick and I go at 1:30 pm to take a COVID test. It's either that or I've just have a very bad cold or maybe the flu.
I have had my first two COVID shots of moderna, not eligible for booster until March. It has to be 6 months they said after taking the last shot.
The reason I'm telling you this is because I'm going to take some time off until I feel better. I don't know how long it will take, I guess it depends on what I have and how long it takes to recover from it.
I don't want to leave the group permanently, is there a way I can just put it on hold until I feel better. I would like to stay in the group if possible.
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flowerblossom_58 wrote: »@lindamtuck2018, and @Megan_smartiepants1970
I just wanted to let you know that I'm really sick and I go at 1:30 pm to take a COVID test. It's either that or I've just have a very bad cold or maybe the flu.
I have had my first two COVID shots of moderna, not eligible for booster until March. It has to be 6 months they said after taking the last shot.
The reason I'm telling you this is because I'm going to take some time off until I feel better. I don't know how long it will take, I guess it depends on what I have and how long it takes to recover from it.
I don't want to leave the group permanently, is there a way I can just put it on hold until I feel better. I would like to stay in the group if possible.
Linda can put you on the support team ... You can be on there for as long as you need to be..I hope you feel better soon1 -
Thank you @Megan_smartiepants1970, I appreciate it.2
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Tahm42
Tuesday:
PW:215
CW:215
130/2022 miles
I have had a couple of bad painful days. I am better today. I know it is I am just cold and really stiff trying to do things I have not in almost 6 weeks.
Better news! Got my cholesterol numbers back from my recheck yesterday... drumroll... I am down in all fats by 40 to 50 points. My ratios are back down to 2 and 2.8. What does this mean? Keto is not for me. Low fat and low carb. I also started to take fish oil supplements. Thank you to those who recommended that to me. Fish and chicken are my friend!
I am eating 2000-2100 calories and maintaining. If I drop at this calorie count, I will up them again to 2200. My goal is to eat at TDEE for a few weeks, so I will be ready in 4 weeks to start a cut. I am doing a EM2WL course to help me get the basics down and be able to continue the slow downward body recomposition.2 -
Username: Beautyofdreams
Weigh In Day: Tuesday
PW: 141.0
CW: 138.4
No exercise since Friday. Went to the doctor yesterday. For nausea and balance issues. Checked ears, nose, throat and gave me a covid test. All negative but blood pressure is too high. Discontinued. one medication and will monitor blood pressure. Will not resume exercise until dizziness is resolved.4
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