Waistaways Team Chat - February 2022
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Falling asleep while reading posts💤💤💤. Here are my steps @ashleycarole86
Please mark Friday as 8,500 steps. My battery had to be recharged and I know I got at least that.
Monday and Wednesday Pilates this week for 15 min and lots of going through boxes and packing. Lol
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@jugar
PW: 80.7kg
CW: 82.2kg
Steps @ashleycarole86
Sun 30th - 9773
Mon 31st - 4329
Tue 1st - 2078
Weds 2nd - 10890
Thurs 3rd - 5820
Fri 4th - 8553
Sat 5th - 12897
I think my wagon got a parking ticket this week! I've basically had a week 'off' to rest and recover - worked Mon-Weds then a long weekend - and whilst the rest has done me the world of good I may have gone a little too far as I didn't bother tracking (or monitoring at all) my intake.
The healthy highlight was running my fastest KM on Saturday (the homework set by my trainer) which came in at 5:26 - my happy pace is around 7:30. The weather didn't help, as we've had a few days with lots of wind and rain; I think we've been spoilt with dry weather for quite a while, and OH is full of cold so we haven't particularly wanted to go out and about. I'd be fine today if I'd slept alright but couldn't quiet my mind last night - typical!
To get my wagon back on the road, I have pre-tracked my meals up to and including Thursday so it's just snacks to choose and fit in. I'm aiming to knock one thing off the to do list each day, because it's enormous but I need to find a better balance than I had in January. Yesterday I made a replacement windowsill cushion for the cats which took far longer than anticipated but turned out well. I have the chiropractor this evening so I will look for a smaller task today.6 -
checking in Monday morning - loads prepped in the fridge for a GOOD week! I found some serious motivation yesterday morning when I put back 3 pairs of jeans because they didn't feel comfortable....grrr.....8
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PW - 184.8
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@DD265 Having some rest time is so important! I also think that stepping away from logging is a well-earned necessity sometimes, so try not to beat yourself up about that. You can easily step back into your routine when the time is right.
@eggfreak You sound ready for this week! I find myself the opposite of motivated when I pull on pants that are too tight, and that has happened to me a lot in the last year. We will fit into those tight jeans soon enough!
Happy Monday to all WaistAways! I hope that you have something lovely planned for yourself on this day. I got in a walk and some cardio on the elliptical, and also some strength training today. Looking forward to hitting my goals today, especially with hydration.
Jenn
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@DD265 Congrats on the 5K!! Super exciting. Good strategy on the pre-tracking.
2/6 exercise:
11713 steps + 100 minutes snowshoeing + 20 minutes boxing (included in steps) + 11 minutes Peloton
I woke up this morning 3 pounds heavier on the scale than yesterday and with this crazy bloated feeling in my stomach
I don't feel the physical bloating often but boy I sure do this morning. Jeans feel like they're pressing on the tummy for sure. I think my lunchtime walk is going to do me wonders
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twdempsey checking in on Monday for Sunday
PW - 191.9
CW - 190.4 (on Sunday)
Congratulations ladies for taking our team to 2nd place in January! Wow - excited to be part of this group of winners (and losers)!
I am past the point where I usually quit whatever weight loss plan I am doing. I usually make it 2 or 3 weeks. I'm really hoping these two challenges I am a part of will keep me motivated but so far so good. Thank you to everyone that makes these work. I haven't posted much - still shy but I appreciate this group of fantastic people!
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Happy Monday everyone!
I feel my mood coming back today. I feel more purposeful. Morning meditation - ✅, workout - check ✅ hydration - on target (already at 1 litre).
And all food consumed today has already been logged - leaving plenty for supper, so I should be easily able to come in under calories.
I'm splitting up my working day with small household tasks that hopefully use up some steps.
Cancer Relief is starting a charity event next month - 10,000 steps a day in March. I think I might join in. Kill 2 birds with 1 stone, right?
Enjoy your day, Friends.
Yx
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I had two accounts going. I believe I joined this group under one and log all my food into the other. I am trying to consolidate and get rid of one account.3
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Just posted above to see which username came up. I had previously been using twdempsey and now will be using wendydpromos. Would someone be able to switch that for me? I am sorry for causing confusion. I will delete my other account once this community group is all set. Thank you!2
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wendydpromos wrote: »Just posted above to see which username came up. I had previously been using twdempsey and now will be using wendydpromos. Would someone be able to switch that for me? I am sorry for causing confusion. I will delete my other account once this community group is all set. Thank you!
I will be happy to change that for you!@jugar I am still here and I am sorry I didn't send a weight last week! We were rushing to get out the door early Friday morning to go visit my daughter and I forgot to weigh. It was a great weekend with her and I will be sure to send a weight this week!
Daughters - I'm telling you. They can make you rush and forget everything! No worries, Gary. I'll hold your spot for you on Friday for sure
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Quick update! Only one weigh-in due Tuesday:
@Kali225
Overdue:
@graceojo999 hope you're doing OK! Pop on by if you can.2 -
Hi! Still sorting wrapping and packing. I have too many things. Baskets, bottles, photos in frames, books, books, and more books. It’s crazy with two teachers. My steps have been great because I am busy busy! Water could be better. Food is fine, but I’m not logging. No time.
Hope everyone had a great day !5 -
a win last night....served up ice cream & chocolate sauce but for myself had an apple...4
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@jugar Feeling so much better. Glad to see negative numbers on the scale again. My boyfriend has finally jumped on board the weight loss train. I think this is going to help me even more. My goal for Febuary was to be 275. That was kind of a lofty goal but I'm gonna keep trying for it.
I don't know how all of my new Canadian friends here can tolerate all that cold weather. I was raised in the mountains in West Virginia but moved south to avoid snow. Now North Carolina is even too cold for me. It was 44 degrees out this morning and I'm about to freeze. Bless you all for not only living in those Temps but getting out and doing stuff.
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I'm really struggling with stress right now. My husband has been having a rough work year and having the occasional anxiety attack. This is not normal for him. I have been picking up a lot of the slack at home and it was getting to be too much. My job has also been difficult and we had another teacher announce her retirement in 2 weeks. We have one teacher who finished quarantine but refuses to come back. Crazy stuff. When I get super stressed I can get fat off air it seems. My weight is up and I don't think it will be down by Friday.
My husband and I made a plan to help everyone get back on track or at least on stable ground. We redistributed chores and the kids are helping too. It took a lot off my plate and I actually had time to exercise. We are also making more time for hobbies and that feels good. I'm going to take Thursday off this week and stay home and spend the day doing things I want.
I know others are having a hard time right now too. Sending hugs to all of you!9 -
Tuesday Weigh-In
PW: 232.7
CW: 232.8
Given the big drop last week and currently having my time of the month, I am very happy with a teeny gain! Hope to trudge downwards next week.
I did some great self-guided yoga the last 2 days and I will aim to do that again today. I also did a full hour cardio strength workout last evening. I've been getting up for morning walks but I think I could push myself to get up even earlier and potentially get a short workout in after the walk, but before work. Noom taught me a new term - decision fatigue. The idea that we make several thousand small decisions every day and as the day drags on, you get more tired of making the good decisions. So the earlier in the day you can take steps to reach your goal, the better. I know this is particularly important for me because I know the motivation slips with the hours of the day.
If 3, 4, 5pm roll around and I haven't done a workout or yoga or whatever yet, I start to slip into the mindset of "well, then this hasn't been a perfect day, and what's the point, so why not have 3 pounds of cheese for dinner and get ice cream?" NO. Hush, brain.
On my walk this morning, I slipped on ice and landed my butt in an icy puddle. My neighbors who don't employ rock salt in the winter are getting on my bad side.
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@conleywoods Tough to be dealing with such high levels of stress, anxiety attacks, and so on. Sounds like you and the husband communicated well to get a plan to stabilize... good for you two. Thursday sounds like a well needed day away from work. Glad you're finding ways to give yourself a bit of breathing room.
@eggfreak A win indeed. I've been kinda low grade obsessed with apples dipped in peanut butter lately... such a refreshing snack!
Starting tomorrow, we have probably the busiest 8 days that we've had since COVID started (or at least it feels like we do). I have at least 6 take-out meals that I know of. I will be eating at maintenance-10% most of the days in the next week minus one or two.
I've found this strategy works really well for me (taking almost no deficit on celebration days and returning to normal deficit otherwise) but I also haven't really had such a string of days like that come up in a long while. I think the mental side of it for me is that I know I'd likely fail if I tried to maintain my normal deficit so I set myself up for mental success by accepting it as a maintenance day and still sticking within that. I also am careful to decide a day counts as a celebration although this upcoming week might not seem like it...
Anyway - it's all just good practice. I was out A LOT pre-COVID and there is a time I'll get back to more outings on a regular basis I'm sure so I need the tools to live and still stay on track.5 -
@Kali225 So glad to have the empress of Tuesday back Sorry about the fall... hopefully you're not too sore later! Great week maintaining after the big loss last week.. keep up the awesome work. Totally agree with you about decision fatigue. I am someone who can get paralyzed by analyzing the details as well, so the easier I make things, the better.
Yesterday I didn't exercise before work, and knew I had to do my Peloton ride after work. That was very tough for me mentally, but once I got on the bike I felt much better. I'm in the same boat today so I just have to keep reminding myself the hardest part can be getting dressed and getting started. I fare much better when I do the bulk of my exercise in the morning but I've been a bit blah about work lately and it's making it harder to bound out of bed on weekdays. Something to keep working on.6 -
@conleywoods sorry about all the stress! Great that you are getting some movement in and trying to adjust for the tough streak.
@ashleycarole86 to quote Adriene of Yoga With Adriene on youtube, "the hardest part is showing up!" Always!!! Once I/you/we get started, it's off to the races.3 -
2/7 exercise:
9015 steps + 46 minutes Peloton + 20 minutes boxing basics (included in steps)2 -
Michele! Pick up that water right now! And yes, you can donate lots of books to your local school or libraryHi! Still sorting wrapping and packing. I have too many things. Baskets, bottles, photos in frames, books, books, and more books. It’s crazy with two teachers. My steps have been great because I am busy busy! Water could be better. Food is fine, but I’m not logging. No time. The revenge of THINGS is terrible and exhausting. Drink more water!
YOU are a genius!! That is superhuman, in my opinion.a win last night....served up ice cream & chocolate sauce but for myself had an apple...
This is also genius - instead of both you and your husband struggling through, full of stress and anxiety, you shared the load, worked out a plan, and got your kids to learn a heck of a lot about responsibility (not to mention the pains of adulting!). Thank you SO much for sharing this - I would be willing to bet we all could share the load and our cares way better.conleywoods wrote: »My husband and I made a plan to help everyone get back on track or at least on stable ground. We redistributed chores and the kids are helping too. It took a lot off my plate and I actually had time to exercise. We are also making more time for hobbies and that feels good. I'm going to take Thursday off this week and stay home and spend the day doing things I want.
@kdblpn you got this too! Losing together with your hubby could make you as amazing as @ashleycarole86 and @bowens1973 !! I am sure it will make the whole process way more positive, and maybe even fun!
I'm super excited today - I have a gig! I will be recording a lovely jazz tune written by a friend. It has a kick *kitten* flute solo At last, a reason to practice besides just "maintaining". 7 -
@Kali225 Falling on your butt because of ice, and into a puddle - yikes!! Thursday is the 1 year anniversary of the surgery I had on my butt because of a fall on an icy stair, so I'm glad you are not badly hurt - or at least hope so
I think your neighbour needs a good talking to... or the weather gods. or both 4 -
2/6 steps: 13867
2/7 exercise: 11403 + 60 minutes Orangetheory (25 minutes treadmill + 35 minutes weightlifting, rowing, stretching. Fitbit gave me 4327 steps).
I'm dealing with some pretty bad foot pain from switching over to the zero drop shoes. It's got me pretty discouraged - I don't want to switch back to other shoes and I really enjoy pushing my speed on the treadmill when I'm sprinting. But things aren't getting better, so I'm going to have to do something 😫4 -
@kellie_erin don't give up on the shoes, but be sure to stretch a LOT and start with maybe 10 minutes on the treadmill, then put your old shoes back on for the rest of the time. After a few days, go up to 15 minutes, etc. It is quite an adjustment, but I think it is worth it for sure. It sounds like you may have started with too long at a time - you'll get there!
@Kali225 - I want to hear reports of some violin sounds at your house! It is a hard instrument, but so beautiful. I have a Scottish friend who runs amazing "slow sessions" for learning traditional fiddle tunes. She is amazing - and you just play along without being heard by everyone at the session. Give it a try at insideoutmusician.com - the slow sessions are in the list of courses and they run quite frequently. Even if you don't aim to play that kind of music, she gives all kinds of ideas and encouragement so that you'll just want to play a lot more
I had a great snowshoe round today - on the fabulous new (used) snowshoes my sister gave me. I'm getting used to their ways now and love them! I hit the "top of the world" (highest spot on the property) - and was treated to a sparkling view of the nearby lake, and one of those spectacular large bird take-off prints in the snow - all the wing feathers make their mark as the bird lifts off, and they are gorgeous. My own photo did not come out so well, but this is a lot like it -
So let's all take off into the rest of the week! Wednesday is always a big day for us, and here are the folks who make it roll:
@PlaneMonkey
@MoStacy
@metaphysicalstudio
@MandiSaysHey
@KellyBgetsFit
@AshenMoon
No beating your wings for lift while you're on the scale, now
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