Waistaways Team Chat - February 2022
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Happy Friday yall!
CW: 160.5
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Hey everyone. Seems like everyone is doing well. That steps report from January was jaw dropping good. And @PlaneMonkey Those casseroles look delicious.
Work has been super busy. I'm so ready for Covid to go away. I know some people don't want to take vaccines and I am perfectly OK with that. It is your body so you should chose. However, being a nurse on the front lines I can tell you that those that have been vaccinated and contract covid are doing a lot better then those that are not vaccinated and contract it. We lost 3 unvaccinated patients this week and to watch their families grieve is unbearable. One was 76 years old, one 41 years old, and the third was 17. It's emotionally draining to be a nurse right now.
Last bit not least...my Christmas present finally arrived last Saturday. Had to arrive late because he had to stay with his momma for a few more weeks. That's right...a new puppy. He is pomeranian and shi tzu mix and weighs 2.8 pounds. He makes me sooooo happy. Plus now I have 2 dogs to take on long walks.
Everybody stay safe.
Kim
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Oh and his name is Gizmo...5
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So this happened....
BUT! I'm eligible for a free replacement, I just have to ship in the old one first so I'll be without it for a few days. Maybe the new one will be more accurate and won't credit me record breaking stair climbs when I'm actually on the couch petting the cat...5 -
@kdblpn omg. He is adorable!!
2/2 steps: 9104
2/3 exercise: 9714 steps + 60 minutes Orangetheory (18 minutes treadmill and 42 minutes rowing, weightlifting, stretching. Fitbit gave me 3502 steps for it).
I think I might have to go back to logging meals next week as my weight has been going up every day this week. Although that could be where I am in my hormonal cycle. I might be in the red for the first week of February and that's discouraging6 -
PlaneMonkey wrote: »So this happened....
I was about to ask if *that* was how you keep your OH in line?1 -
@jugar CW: 181.3
The groundhog died right before Feb 2nd. Must be a sign! I'm glad you have snowshoes down there in MA. Borrow a charger for your Fitbit, perhaps (or get a replacement to keep in the car).
@PlaneMonkey My daughter and I have IBS and have a new book called, "The beginner's guide to LOW-FODMAP" by Sarah Mirkin, RDN. It's been really helpful to gain insights to which foods are the real culprits and which can be swapped out for better choices. I'll mail it to you if you can't find a copy. Good luck with the covid testing.
@micki48 the national guard should have some group they can deploy to get your stuff in order. My niece is in the Canadian Guard and proved extremely helpful the day of our wedding in 2017. Everyone was about to leave the 2 of us alone with packing up the tables, chairs, and tent (with rain in the forecast). She saved the day by telling the small band of guys exactly what to do and how. Poof! The truck was packed in 10 minutes flat. I wish that for you in the near future! Best of luck.
@metaphysicalstudio One of the phrases I started to use may be helpful to you, too. "I used to be an emotional eater and now I'm choosing to pause (or whatever)." It's taken me some time to work out that when energies around me ramp up, I can step back and own only what is mine and leave the rest for the others to claim. Use the word D.E.T.A.C.H. as an acronym for "don't even think about changing her/him!"
If I can do it, you'll be able to, too!4 -
PW 234.0
CW 237.4
Well it's that time of the month so I will just have to live with it. Hopefully next week I'll be below 234.0 and back to weight loss. My increase in fiber has been going well but didn't help much with constipation. I also started taking a prebiotic/prebiotic from a company called Seed. Oh my goodness! This has helped so much with constipation. In fact I would say I feel normal in that department now. I try to eat some fermented foods during the week too. Usually I go for sourdough bread or kombucha. Still not getting much exercise in. Calories are good and I know that matters most.
I know someone mentioned dry skin awhile ago...maybe it was @Kali225. I have that problem with our cold dry winters. I LOVE the whipped body scrubs from a company called Farmhouse Fresh. My favorite is the triple shot carmel latte. It doesn't leave your skin greasy and is mostly all natural. It also supports an animal rescue. I love a lot of their products.
@kdblpn He is so cute! Congrats 👏 I think when you are around sad things at work coming home to adorable things is a must! I have definitely spent more time doing play dough with the kids and playing with my pets!
@ashleycarole86 Congrats on all your hard work lately! I'm getting my masters in Instructional Design. I basically already design all of my Instruction currently since all of my students have special needs and I customize specifically to them. I will need to learn all of the educational theories. Many of the philosophers that influence education theories also influence occupational theories. That will help since I won't be totally lost. This degree will just help me move to the top of the pay scale since I have topped out after this year. I won't change jobs, still going to spend my days playing with kids and toys and begrudgingly doing some paper work too.4 -
Happy Friday!
The weather is ugly, so it is an indoors day most likely - plenty of housework to do, and I got a really good exercise session in this morning before my dad and stepmom got up. I skipped yesterday, and it felt great to get going today. I'll do another one later! More mobility work needed after all this sitting...
@kdblpn that puppy is adorable, and you have picked the most perfect name possible! I love the word gizmo. Here is a fun factoid for you. On a flute, there is actually a key called the gizmo. It closes the lowest key on the flute to facilitate playing some of the very highest notes! We love our gizmos
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Username: Bonnie_red
CW 168.4
PW (I can't remember!).
I've been up and down in weight this week and in mood, so I hope it gets better!
It's been nice to read everyone's posts!! I hope the start of February has been going well for everyone!
My name is Bonnie. I live in Toronto, Canada and @kellie_erin is my twin sister. I am currently at a 6-month mark at a new job and trying to finish a PhD (still). I have always struggled with my weight but I definitely struggle more when I am stressed and these last few years have been stressful!4 -
2/3 exercise:
30 minutes strength + 46 minutes Peloton + 3444 steps4 -
@kdblpn Your Gizmo is so sweet!! Enjoy!!
Another work week behind me. Weather was slightly warmer today so we got back outside with our dog at lunch for a walk.
We have a ritual of having a video call with Brad's mom on Friday night so he is down riding the bike now and I'll hop on afterwards so we don't have to do it after the call.
Brad has been busting out some insane meals - spaghetti with mussels and a homemade tomato onion garlic sauce for lunch today... no wonder I don't want to go back to the office where we'll be back on packed lunch duty5 -
Hard to believe, but we're hard up against the end of February Week 1! I'll be hitting the road really early tomorrow to head back North on what I hope will be improved roads. Right now they are covered with frozen slush and other lovely stuff. In any case, here is the round-up of all the remaining weigh-ins for the week:
@graceojo999
@MandiSaysHey
@Micki48
@happimess01
@gak71
@kellie_erin
@veronica1359
Thanks!3 -
CW - 173.8 lbs
Eating at maintenance so wasn't expecting to lose. A 500 calorie deficit was giving me a raging appetite but now I feel so much better. I will try to increase my activity and maybe try cutting again in March. We"ll see.6 -
Hi, late intro, Sylvia in Massachusetts, US, 53. My weight's fluctuated through the years - when I'd be at a good weight for me, it would never last beyond a couple years before it went way up again. Finally got it back down again in 2020 but maintaining it is not easy and I've gained back about 10-15 lbs. Stress from living with and caregiving for aging parents with medical issues while trying to keep my fulltime job has me reaching for 'stress' foods - if you can call ice cream a food. I start out the mornings good and devolves from there. Have been with this great group since my 2020 start. I'd like to make February be my 'come-back' month - weigh and prelog all my meals and stick to the plan!6
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PW:87,1Kg
CW:89,2Kg
It is too bad. All the breads I didn't eat in January I ate this week. How is it possible, too much gain in week? Could be the amount of water I am drinking?
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@jugar Safe travels today!!!
@happimess01 You are my inspiration!
@veronica1359 You've got this. Set your plan and make your week count. You've been checking in consistently so think about the things you want to focus on this week and we will be here to cheer you on!
Set the alarm for 5 a.m. to do a live 75 minute Peloton ride this morning... so Inspiring to be riding live with over 5000 fellow morning people. I set a PR for that length of class and for overall. The sweat was a drippin!! I love being productive first thing... nothing sets my day up for success more than that!
What does everyone have going on for the weekend?4 -
PlaneMonkey wrote: »So this happened....
BUT! I'm eligible for a free replacement, I just have to ship in the old one first so I'll be without it for a few days. Maybe the new one will be more accurate and won't credit me record breaking stair climbs when I'm actually on the couch petting the cat...
Is that a Fitbit charge 4 by any chance? That’s what happened to mine. I read lots of people had that happen. Hope the new one is better. Oh by the way, the other day my Fitbit recorded a 29 minute swim 🏊♀️ for me. Unless there is an invisible pool in my house, I was no where near water. I have no idea what activity caused the confusion. 😂
@kdplpn Gizmo is adorable! So glad you have that adorableness to come home to after your difficult work. 🤗
@jugar Wishing you safe travels.
@EvMakesChanges Thank you for that! Wish the you could send them here too. You have such wise advice. I’m still enjoying F.E.A.R.
I weighed yesterday, but never made it on before falling asleep 💤3 -
Friday weigh in (late)
PW 198
CW 197.2 (197.1 today)4 -
The new Week 2 Group Challenge for February is active and ready to begin for Sunday, Feb 6th. Taking a reflective look back and a hopeful look forward with the goals we set back in Dec/Jan...just a little check in, mixed with staying active each day and sharing together. Hope you'll join us! Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10855816/february-week-2-group-challenge-thinking-back-looking-forward#latest
Jessica1
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