Downsizers Team Chat JANUARY 2022
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January Week 3 Results:
Top 5 Steppers Are:
1st @mari_moulin - 120,354 steps
2nd @Megan_smartiepants1970 - 105,763 steps
3rd @rwood566 - 66,380 steps
4th @JodiSW - 63,161 steps
5th @littleflutterby - 63,141 steps
Awesome Job Everyone
As A Group We Walked 854, 706 steps
Well Done Everyone
Recognizing Everyone Who Pledged Their Steps:
@lindamtuck2018 5/7
@Megan_smartiepants1970 7/7
@Pippin20206 3/7
@red1185 3/7
@rwood566 7/7
@tahm42 7/7
@peng123 3/7
@littleflutterby 7/7
@MeowScout 3/7
@Morethanjustanumber 6/7
@mari_moulin 7/7
@Beautyofdreams 6/7
@JodiSW 2/7
@Jpedno 3/7
Great Job Everyone
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Happy Wednesday! Here is my daily! Check in
1/25
👍 Tracked
👍 Steps: 6081
👎 Water. Oof, gotta get on that!
What exercise do you like to do on cold days?
I have been doing the Walk at Home app videos with good results.3 -
Happy Wednesday! Here is my daily! Check in
1/25
👍 Tracked
👍 Steps: 6081
👎 Water. Oof, gotta get on that!
What exercise do you like to do on cold days?
I have been doing the Walk at Home app videos with good results.
I love walking early in the morning when it is cold ..I might be an odd one LOL4 -
cormierannie
weigh in day Wednesday
pw: 157 pounds
cw: 156 pounds
daily check in
calories-under
steps 14,583
water- 8 glasses
on cold days, i like to do exercise videos, such as walk at home and jillian michaels videos.5 -
We have another new member joining us .... Please welcome @Outdoorsy_Canadian 2
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »We have another new member joining us .... Please welcome @Outdoorsy_Canadian
Well to the group! It is great to have another Canadian on the team!1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Last week of January challenge!
What have you done well this month?
Tracking calories - that habit tracking spreadsheet is the bomb, ya'll! I have so much gratitude for whoever set that up. Also, I've been doing pretty good with my new exercise bike. It's starting to feel pretty habitual and I'm actually looking forward to the time I spend on it!
Also, I don't know if I mentioned it in the group but I quit smoking in early December. On the day I quit I was 172 and today I'm 165. While losing 7 pounds in a month and a half isn't as much as I'd like (I was hoping to see the 150s by the end of January) I still have to be pretty pleased. Smoking speeds your metabolism and most people gain about 10lbs when they quit, with most of the weight gain happening in the first three months - so yes! I need to be happy with this. And hopeful as I move into February.
What do you want to improve on in February?
I'd like to be more active on this group, for one. I'm getting a lot out of reading through it and I want to post more regularly. Also, I still need to work on my weekend calorie intake (and alcohol). I really enjoy going out and having cocktails with my husband and friends and it's leading to poor food choices. Must work on this!
Congratulations on quitting smoking! I am impressed that you lost weight while doing that. Did you have any strategies that helped with the snacking instead of smoking?
Thank you! Mostly I've just been counting calories. There's been a few days where I just let myself eat with abandon (weekends) but drinking bubbly water with flavoring really seems to help if I feel myself craving something.
Interestingly enough, the same techniques that have helped me stop smoking (mindfulness) are helping with my over/binge eating. I've started reframing my over/binge eating when the desire hits. I used to do this, "I really want ... but I can't have it. I'm over calories/carbs/whatever." Now I when it hits I (try) to think, "Actually, what you WANT is to be healthier. You're craving ...." For whatever reason, it's helped with both the smoking and the over/binge eating.4 -
Happy Wednesday! Here is my daily! Check in
1/25
👍 Tracked
👍 Steps: 6081
👎 Water. Oof, gotta get on that!
What exercise do you like to do on cold days?
I have been doing the Walk at Home app videos with good results.
I've been loving this little exercise bike that I got. I really hate going outside when it's cold! I want to retire somewhere that's 75 degrees year round.
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Hi all,
Sorry I have been adamant and have not updated my weight either . It's really busy on my side with a move and all the hassle.
Can my weight be updated to 256.4 .I stepped on a scale one night to weigh luggages and that's what I had.
I should be able to be active from next week .
Hope everyone is doing well.
Thanks6 -
Steps 69673
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Good morning, Downsizers! Here's my check-in:
1/26:
Calories: 1,160
Exercise: I managed 35 minutes on the elliptical
Steps: 10,861
Welcome @Outdoorsy_Canadian !5 -
Also, a big welcome to @JScottJr1988 !2
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Last week of January challenge!
What have you done well this month?
Tracking calories - that habit tracking spreadsheet is the bomb, ya'll! I have so much gratitude for whoever set that up. Also, I've been doing pretty good with my new exercise bike. It's starting to feel pretty habitual and I'm actually looking forward to the time I spend on it!
Also, I don't know if I mentioned it in the group but I quit smoking in early December. On the day I quit I was 172 and today I'm 165. While losing 7 pounds in a month and a half isn't as much as I'd like (I was hoping to see the 150s by the end of January) I still have to be pretty pleased. Smoking speeds your metabolism and most people gain about 10lbs when they quit, with most of the weight gain happening in the first three months - so yes! I need to be happy with this. And hopeful as I move into February.
What do you want to improve on in February?
I'd like to be more active on this group, for one. I'm getting a lot out of reading through it and I want to post more regularly. Also, I still need to work on my weekend calorie intake (and alcohol). I really enjoy going out and having cocktails with my husband and friends and it's leading to poor food choices. Must work on this!
Congratulations on quitting smoking! I am impressed that you lost weight while doing that. Did you have any strategies that helped with the snacking instead of smoking?
Thank you! Mostly I've just been counting calories. There's been a few days where I just let myself eat with abandon (weekends) but drinking bubbly water with flavoring really seems to help if I feel myself craving something.
Interestingly enough, the same techniques that have helped me stop smoking (mindfulness) are helping with my over/binge eating. I've started reframing my over/binge eating when the desire hits. I used to do this, "I really want ... but I can't have it. I'm over calories/carbs/whatever." Now I when it hits I (try) to think, "Actually, what you WANT is to be healthier. You're craving ...." For whatever reason, it's helped with both the smoking and the over/binge eating.
That is a great strategy. My binge eating has been horrible all week. I am going to try this and post the reframing thought on my fridge28Haveitall2020 wrote: »Hi all,
Sorry I have been adamant and have not updated my weight either . It's really busy on my side with a move and all the hassle.
Can my weight be updated to 256.4 .I stepped on a scale one night to weigh luggages and that's what I had.
I should be able to be active from next week .
Hope everyone is doing well.
Thanks
I hope all goes well with your move.Pippin20206 wrote: »Steps 6967
I hope you weren’t to tired after the storm.Good morning, Downsizers! Here's my check-in:
1/26:
Calories: 1,160
Exercise: I managed 35 minutes on the elliptical
Steps: 10,861
Welcome @Outdoorsy_Canadian !
Great day! How was it on the knees?3 -
❌close rings
✅steps 4,215
✅log food daily
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@lindamtuck2018 The elliptical hurt my knees at first - but I was able to get them tracking properly and then it was smooth sailing! I had physical therapy this morning and they have chosen knee braces for me - fingers crossed that they help!4
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@JodiSW Thanks for the reminder! Working on self talk really helps shift the thinking that comes before the action. What do I Really want?
Check in 1/26
Cal. -20
Steps 6031
I was getting my last steps in after 11p last night. Let’s not do that today! Today I am going to start out with some activity, get my muscles heated up!
I have been hanging in with a wave of depression, but coming up. I might go and do the big outdoor cold scouting event that is planned on Saturday. I have been worried about wearing comfortable pants and layers because my scout pants are a little snug. Fine for meetings but not for layers. Still, I think I will feel better to go and just wear different pants than to not go.
My WI is tomorrow, and I am expecting a gain this week. But not stopping. I WANT to be a healthy weight!!7 -
Good morning.
Check in for 1/26:
Steps - 4690 plus 20 min bike moderate effort.
Calories - 1612 or close.
Exercise - gym in a.m. 9 machines and 20 min bike.4 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
January Week 3 Results:
Top 5 Steppers Are:
1st @mari_moulin - 120,354 steps
2nd @Megan_smartiepants1970 - 105,763 steps
3rd @rwood566 - 66,380 steps
4th @JodiSW - 63,161 steps
5th @littleflutterby - 63,141 steps
Awesome Job Everyone
As A Group We Walked 854, 706 steps
Well Done Everyone
Recognizing Everyone Who Pledged Their Steps:
@lindamtuck2018 5/7
@Megan_smartiepants1970 7/7
@Pippin20206 3/7
@red1185 3/7
@rwood566 7/7
@tahm42 7/7
@peng123 3/7
@littleflutterby 7/7
@MeowScout 3/7
@Morethanjustanumber 6/7
@mari_moulin 7/7
@Beautyofdreams 6/7
@JodiSW 2/7
@Jpedno 3/7
Great Job Everyone
Whoa @mari_moulin and @Megan_smartiepants1970! That's some crazy steps!
Color me impressed and inspired!2
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