Waistaways Team Chat - February 2022
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@ashleycarole86 @Kali225 I can easily spend an hour sat feeling like I should be out running before finally getting out of the door. I try to tell myself that I'm wasting an hour feeling bad, when I could've done the run and then spent the hour doing what I'd rather be doing!
@conleywoods I'm sorry life has been so stressful. It sounds like you have a great family around you and hopefully the plan does it's job.
Yesterday I was tired and starving! Those early morning training sessions can make it difficult to stick to my plan, and I'm considering increasing my calorie intake on a Tuesday to compensate. I think it's a combination of almost 3 extra hours awake, and the intense exercise at the start of the day. My training homework for this week is as much time on feet as possible, and also some resistance band training sessions; we're building on what I used to do with my old trainer J, to incorporate more stability as well. So the new stuff is things like planks with a resistance band stretched between my hands, then moving one hand around etc, which puts stress on the supporting shoulder. Working towards the 40kg overhead press (30kg achieved yesterday) and the handstand.
I have the dentist at lunch time today so am snacking a bit beforehand and hoping I won't be sat there with my stomach rumbling. I won't get out for a lunch time walk, but I ran before work. I'm probably going to tackle a couple of smaller jobs off the to do list this evening rather than anything big, but in some ways that's better as the list is so long. I had broken it out into chores, DIY, organisation etc, then realised I prefer seeing everything in one place even if it feels a little overwhelming right now.
Our tea is minted lamb and veg, which is made with a spice rub from the butchers. If you leave the lamb to marinade for 20+ minutes, the spices and juices combine to form a glaze, so no oil etc needed. I know lamb isn't necessarily the leanest meat but I think this is a pretty good way of having it! The veg is basically onion, peppers and mushrooms, though we could add anything really. Still need to figure out the best side to pair it with; maybe a couscous or bulgar wheat salad.6 -
Metaphysicalstudio
Day: Wednesday
PW: 146
CW: 142.6
A big loss for me this morning. I will take it and run with it.
I did not get much sleep last night but had a pretty decent morning and am ready to have a phenomenal day. Hoping the same for you all on this Hump day!
@ashleycarole86 Seeing the scale go up can be a downer for me, but it sounds like you recognize some bloating and know that weight gain is just temporary on this journey. A walk does sound good!
@twdempsey So glad that you’re sticking with your plan. I feel motivated by this group, too. We really need to be in this for the duration if we want to see results!
@yinxfed Got in your meditation on Monday, I see. I got in some yesterday (Tuesday), and it just makes a big difference. Good luck on your charity event!
@micki48 Like you, my water could be better. This seems to always be the case for me. Hydrating is a chore!
@conleywoods It’s good that you can identify the stress. Stress will make a body gain weight, for sure. Just be easy on yourself and prioritize your mental and emotional health. That is a win, no matter what the scale reflects right now.
@kali225 WOW! You are really hitting some goals with your yoga and workouts. How are you liking Noom? Sorry to hear about your slip and fall. I try so hard not to slip on the ice, because this old body will just break.
Jenn
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2/7: 32 minute walk + 23 minutes elliptical + 27 minutes weightlifting + 11160 steps
2/8: 80 minutes therapeutic yoga + 2846 steps
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Happy Wednesday folks!
Oh man have I been dragging butt in the morning! I am normally a morning person and I've even been making an effort to get at least 7 hours of sleep this month so all the cards are stacked to have me bounding out of bed more than normal even, but to no avail... the alarm goes off and I just want to roll over (and have been).
I think the continued blah feelings at work are contributing, but anyway... here's yet another day where I really wanted to get my workout in before work that I didn't. I'll walk at lunch and then I'll be looking at working out after my supper out with work colleagues... it's not ideal. We'll see how I make out I guess!
The silly thing is that I'm not even getting any more quality sleep in the mornings when I'm rolling over and not getting up, so I just need to kick my butt into gear
Otherwise, things are good here... the sun is still shining bright, most of our snow is gone... @kdblpn for me that's one way living in the cold is manageable in the winters... we get chinooks here which leads to good warming spells and lots of wind and the snow melts and we get a reprieve before we get hit again. They're nice little mental breaks here 5 -
Fantastic weigh-in @metaphysicalstudio ... take it and run 2
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Finally! My body got with the program, Cw: 228.2!
I've been trying a tactic for treats and such via scheduling them for once on specific days. It's really helped with my emotional eating and cravings in general! We're also two weeks clear of fast food! Though with Superbowl coming we'll probably be having pizza, which I'm a little excited for 😁4 -
Finally! My body got with the program, Cw: 228.2!
I've been trying a tactic for treats and such via scheduling them for once on specific days. It's really helped with my emotional eating and cravings in general! We're also two weeks clear of fast food! Though with Superbowl coming we'll probably be having pizza, which I'm a little excited for 😁
great weigh-in and great strategies!
i also make sure I plan in foods that I know I want so I don't feel deprived and go hunting for them later1 -
2/8 exercise:
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CW 190.2
The pendulum has swung back in my favour.
@DD265 I want to come to your home for dinner! Lamb is my absolute favourite but it's so expensive here that I can't justify buying it, since its cheaper to eat filet mignon! My physiotherapist has me working on balance issues as well, I'm using you as inspiration to commit to my daily exercises. Your dedication to your exercise homework on top of your already full to-do list is amazing.
@ashleycarole86 I hate working out after dinner, I have the bad habit of wanting to eat then curl up and sleep in the evenings! I hope you're able to push through after going out with friends. I totally get the sluggish, just wanna stay in bed feeling when work stress creeps in. Hopefully that eases soon. Maybe that Chinook will brighten things up and get you out of bed more easily the rest of the week.
@YinxFed Edie was so sweet, of course they are missed. Here's a photo of my cat learning to use Excel, maybe it will cheer you up! I temporarily moved my home office upstairs and it turns out this cat is a "mouse chaser" so I put on a youtube video with lots of screen movement on my spare monitor to keep him from jumping on my keyboard as I work. (I'm not very good with discipline, the cats walk all over me, literally and figuratively!!) I hope getting back to exercise has gone well for you!
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Happy Wednesday! I feel more awake today than I have in a week. I'm sure the blue sky and visible sunshine is a major contributor. It also helps that Mom has been re-tested for Covid and is now negative. She only had 8-9 days "isolated", which meant she couldn't use the Cyber-cycle in the gym! She was still able to go outside for masked-walks (she's in NC), so she's pretty lucky in that way. I'll be heading out for a walk myself as soon as a 12-1:00 zoom is over.
I'm going to do my PT shoulder workout before the meeting so it'll be done before my official "lunchtime". I really understand that slump in energy as well as "decision fatigue". Noon has helped with some of those issues. Now, to apply them again and see a pleasant increase in my energy levels. Here's to increasing positive attitudes as well! Each time I follow-through with an activity, I feel better about myself. Here we go!5 -
@metaphysicalstudio great weigh-in! I'm liking Noom so far, but not every single aspect/feature. The app itself is not great for logging food/exercises/calories because all of the "insert data" buttons are on a scroll as opposed to just letting you type in a number. The readings and insights have been the most helpful part so far - confirmation of things I knew, busting weight loss myths, etc. Still getting the hang of the color system, and some foods are surprising.
@ashleycarole86 I had to google "chinooks" hahaha - love learning new words, especially ones having to do with weather!
@AshenMoon - another nice weigh-in! I am also looking forward to the Super Bowl but trying to plan some healthier treat-like snacks. One of my friends is on strict keto right now so we will definitely avoid carby things. I'm thinking a charcuterie board and something baked, like a zucchini bread.
@PlaneMonkey love the pic, your cat looks a lot like my family's cat. I also can't work when I'm at my parents' house because she will just scoot her butt onto my laptop and look at me like I'm being the weird one.6 -
@PlaneMonkey great weigh-in and thanks for the encouragement.
Brad and I got out for a lunchtime walk and it feels like early spring. I do love the sunshine!
Adorable cat.2 -
Happy Hump Day, Friends!
Well I was due to go out for a forest walk with my friend this morning, but I woke up in agonising pain in my back - AGAIN! Fortunately, although I couldn't go for my walk, my back pain wasn't as bad as it was a fortnight ago, and I was able to (slowly) move around and do what I planned to do anyway. Having said that, I think that I need to take a break from my workout schedule and replace it with walking and yoga for the rest of the month. I did work out on Monday and Tuesday - and maybe I shouldn't have.
Thank you @PlaneMonkey, the picture of your cat did cheer me up! In fact, I love seeing other furry friends, they always make me smile.
We plan to visit our son in Virginia in the summer, so we won't even be thinking of getting another dog until after we're back.
@metaphysicalstudio My morning meditations have become such a wonderful habit with which to start my days.
@conleywoods I'm so sorry to hear about all the stress that you and your hubby are going through. It's s good that you're both so well aligned to supporting each other. Thinking of you.
@jugar so can I start telling people that I know the famous flautist Liselyn (only first names necessary, don't you know)? What exciting news!
Hang in there, Michele @micki48 try not to get too overwhelmed with all the things. Work in 20minute bursts, then take 5 and repeat.
Sleep tight, friends!
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What a lovely day - the news, the weigh-ins, and we also had a sunny not too cold one. I finally had to replace my old microwave today. I have been using a small one I "inherited" from my step-grandmother back in the 1980s. It lasted a very very long time, but finally bit the dust over the weekend. I hope we can figure out this fancy newfangled gadget! Finding room for it is the first challenge - I decided to go with something that is bigger than a bread box. So it was errand Wednesday, and then working on my window salad garden, practicing, and hitting the Pilates. Sadly I fell victim to some peanut M&Ms (one of the very few uses on this Earth for chocolate) but otherwise food has been good so far this week and I am losing what I put on last week.
I hope your back recovers well @YinxFed - you may need to revise your workouts for a while. Switch to Pilates or other work without weights and twisting, or just rest and enjoy walking for a couple of weeks. You don't want to mess with back injuries
I'm also thinking about your mornings @ashleycarole86 . I never understand why sometimes it is easy to get up and get to it in the morning, and sometimes it isn't. For a few years I instituted a "no sweat, no shower" rule and made sure to get in an exercise session before showering and going to work. If I did not get up and exercise, I had to go to work without a shower. That happened sometimes, but avoiding that made it easier to get the exercise over with and enjoy my day. Now that I don't work, I'm WAY less consistent with timing of exercise!
Amazing green numbers today! Keep 'em coming!2 -
OK I am going to pose 2 questions. I need suggestions. My boyfriend has got on board with weight loss. I am having trouble packing his lunch. He works for the power company and is in a truck all day. No refrigeration and no microwave. I've tried soups in a thermos but sometimes it's 8 hours before he can eat and even the fanciest of thermos' keep it hot enough for him. Any suggestions?
Also the Super Bowl is Sunday. What's everyone eating for the big game?2 -
We are having a Super Bowl party at work. There will be wings and finger sandwiches. Everyone has agreed to bring 3 things for a salad bar. I know a salad is not typical game day food but I will feel a lot better about eating that then wings and chips and dips.3
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Great questions @kdblpn
For food that does not need to be hot for lunches - how does hubs feel about hummus? There are tons of great varieties, and they all go well with raw veggies of every kind, rice cakes or crackers, etc. It is surprisingly filling too. Cheese sticks, low fat jerky, and other proteins that don't need refrigeration can help. There are some good canned tuna with all kinds of stuff mixed in so all you need to do is open it and scoop it up with veggies or pita or something. Stuff a whole pepper with mashed up chickpeas with finely chopped veggies, a tad of mayo or something else smooth (hummus again?) stuffed into a whole red pepper. I'm not sure what he likes, but there are sure to be some great suggestions from this gang.
I'm not a super bowl person, but I'd go with veggies and hummus again! You can munch on those for ages without getting that horrible overstuffed feeling. Even some other kinds of dips are not so bad if you're dipping broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, celery, cucumbers, carrots, and any other kind of veggie into them. There are some good sounding ideas at https://iheartvegetables.com/healthy-snacks-under-200-calories/ I'm sure you'll make a great plan for all kinds of things that will keep the chips and wings at a safe distance!4 -
Hi! Thanks for the encouragement friends. Hugs to all those struggling and healing vibes to those hurting.
Hope everyone had a great day.4 -
Hi! Thanks for the encouragement friends. Hugs to all those struggling and healing vibes to those hurting.
Hope everyone had a great day.
You're the best! When you move, the step/exercise team is going to have to make enough miles to get from North Carolina to Philadelphia. Let us know the actual distance from your current home to the new one, and then we'll work hard to make it - I think it would be a blast to take just the right number of steps to arrive right along with you
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Ready for Thursday weigh-ins?
@eggfreak
@bowens1973
@ashleycarole86
@evangsimmons170
A few Wednesdays left to report:
@MoStacy
@MandiSaysHey
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It has got to be the weekend by now, surely? This week is dragging it's feet worse than me after a 100m sprint.
The view out of the window is positively spring like, but my phone tells me it's a cold one. I should manage a walk this lunch time so I will wrap up warm, and I have another run planned for after work, but then I'm going to give myself a day or two off the running. My energy levels are still poor though I think that's largely due to eating all the wrong things and not drinking enough water - my weight this morning is back to the start of the year so I'm going to knuckle down for a couple of days and the cravings/hunger will subside.
Last night I booked flights to Dubai to see family after debating the cost for a few weeks. I think this will be my last trip out for a couple of years so I bit the bullet. I will be journeying alone which is a first for me and I'm a bit nervous about that. I don't mind travelling solo by car, but by plane feels weird. There's also all the pre-flight PCR test hassle (and cost!) to deal with too. The trip is 3 weeks today anyway, so not long to stress about it! My focus between now and then is getting my energy levels back up so I can enjoy myself - that means getting a good balance between exercise, productivity and rest, eating well and drinking plenty!5 -
@DD265 A trip to Dubai sounds amazing. One of my bucket list trips for sure. I can imagine all the pre flight testing is a hassle but I am sure it will be worth it. Have a great trip.
@jugar I only recently discovered hummus. It is amazing. My favorite to dip in it so far is cucumbers. I am trying to get him to try that but no luck yet. He does however love tuna. Since I am not a tuna person I had not even thought about that. Thank you so much for the ideas.
I see a few people are having some struggles. I had some in January and I understand it. Mine was health related and I know how stressful it can be. Just take it a day at a time and don't beat yourself up. Life is to short to sweat the small stuff and the big stuff will eventually become small stuff. Sending hugs all around.7 -
Username ashleycarole86
Thursday weigh-in
PW 179.2
CW 177.85 -
PW 148.4
CW 148.6
I can't stop snacking on carbs. I eat the veggies, then reach for the carbs.5 -
Pw: 207lbs
Cw: 207.5 lbs5 -
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You're the best! When you move, the step/exercise team is going to have to make enough miles to get from North Carolina to Philadelphia. Let us know the actual distance from your current home to the new one, and then we'll work hard to make it - I think it would be a blast to take just the right number of steps to arrive right along with you [/quote]
Awwww! That made me cry a little! Knowing you’d all be there with me in spirit. The support is definitely uplifting.
The miles door to door are 477. That would be fun!
Up real early. Not sleeping great. Mind racing. Taking advantage of those quiet minutes before Juliet arrives and the day zips.
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Username: Bowens1973
PW: 177
CW: 175
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Hello everyone
Well well! I did some good things this week for which I should give myself a pat in the back: I was very active, found various ways to lower my level of stress which is directly connected to my food intake.
I have also done some bad things for which I should give myself a big kick up the backside, such as eating too much yet again.
I am looking forward to regain self control of my hunger.
My stats:
Wednesday:swim 45/yoga 30
Thursday:yoga 30
Friday:4 hours of skiing in the powder
Saturday and Sunday : 30 min yoga
Monday Swim45
Tuesday swim 45, Riding 60 min,
Wednesday : nada
Last W : 135.8
Current W: 135
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KellyBgetsfit wrote: »I can't stop snacking on carbs. I eat the veggies, then reach for the carbs.
Yep. When my doctor finally told me I had to get with it about my weight, we were discussing my diet. I told her at the time, "First, I eat well. Then I eat badly." That still sometimes happens - a great meal, well within all the wonderful guidelines, followed by some trigger food that I can't stop eating. It used to happen a lot more, but it is still there hovering, waiting for me just to buy the things. Don't buy the things.
For both you and @mmarceau2 One perfect day. It still works. I know both of you have kids in the house so "not buying the things" is almost impossible. I had the same problem 10 years ago when I was losing the weight - my kids were teens and ate ALL the things. But I made my son the police. I identified the things I really did not want to eat. He kept an eye on the supply, and gave me all kinds of grief (luckily hilarious) when I transgressed my own rules. He is a good tease, with creative vocabulary. Sass is a good enemy of snacking!
I'm sure others have strategies to try - they're always welcome!5
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