Downsizers Team Chat - February 2022
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@Morethanjustanumber @Jpedno @Gwiz401
Congrats on your loss! What is the number one thing you did during the week to ensure the loss?
@mari_moulin
Over 21k steps! 🤩 Awesome step day!
@rwood566
Sorry about your back! Hope you enjoyed the museum even with the back pain. Great on point eating!
@Outdoorsy_Canadian
20 pounds by summer is doable. That works out to be 5 pounds a month. Do you have any strategies in place to help achieve that goal? Junk food is one of my downfalls. Well that and bread. I bought a ton of junk for my granddaughter as she slept over last night. Two things happened: my daughter got mad at me as she doesn’t want the kids forming bad habits and I ended up eating half the junk. Are you able to keep junk food out of the house? I have my husband hide chips or bars and give it to me on occasion.
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✅Close Rings
✅Steps 13,166
✅Log Food
Swim 800 laps: 542/800
Ended up going quite a bit over calories. I bought quite a few treats for my granddaughter and I ate more than I should have. The supermarket we go to gives free things each week if you spend a certain amount of money. Yesterday was a box filled with chocolate bars. I gave some to my granddaughters to take home and my husband hid the rest. Yes, my willpower is that bad.
My swim will be short this morning as my granddaughter is staying most of the day and I want to spend it with her. I know most of you indicated late exercise does not affect your sleep, I am nervous to try swimming in the evenings.5 -
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Sunday Funday Question
If money was no object, what would be your reward for reaching your goal weight?2 -
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@lindamtuck2018
I was lucky to lose this week with Valentine’s Day, starting back to volunteer at a charity thrift shop where people bring in all sorts of treats, and spending one day taking a friend who had surgery around for her follow up appointments. I made an effort to walk as much as I was able all week, drank a ton of water to counter balance all the sugar I don’t usually eat, and I went off the schedule for Zumba to do the cardio routines only instead of the upper and lower body and ab routines that are mixed in to the program. Somehow it all came together.
If money were no object. . . . . Probably travel in style! There are so many places I would like to go to now that I have the time.3 -
@lindamtuck2018
My strategies to start:
1)Start to log my food again
2) snack less at my desk at the office (unless its healthy
3) start using our home gym again.
4) more consistent with my intermittent fasting. I find it really helps decrease my stomach bloating and regulates my bowels.
In terms of snacks, I am going to remove all my favorite junk from the house and switch to dark chocolate when I want something sweet.
I also have those new hiking books to break in, so maybe some longer walks too. In terms of hiking in Ontario, we have lots of great places. Our longest would be the Bruce Trail. It runs almost 900 km. I have done parts of it but eventually would love to do the entire thing. I will probably be doing some multi day hiking trips on the trails in Killarney or Algonquin. I mainly do backcountry (remote) canoe trips though. That usually involves a ton of hiking on portage trails between lakes, sometimes through Boggs and swamps.
I was suppose to head up north for some winter camping next weekend but I think our trip is going to be delayed.
I can't remember where I stopped posting my steps so here is last week:
10/14-5426
10/15-7506
10 16-9033
10/17-8164
10/18-5933
10/19 -55653 -
cormierannie
Week 4
Weigh in day Sunday
PW: 156 pounds
Cw: 154 pounds
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Sunday Funday Question
If money was no object, what would be your reward for reaching your goal weight?
A month long trip around the country to see things I saw as a kid or wanted to see.1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Jpedno
Congrats on your loss! What is the number one thing you did during the week to ensure the loss?
Started moving again. Moving helps with motivation overall for me and I’m more likely to stay on track. And burning the extra calories means I can eat a little more! Also, signing up for a half marathon means I have to stay on a schedule of exercise so I can be ready in time. It’s the Oregon Wine Country half so it’s in a valley at low elevation. I live at high elevation - I’m expecting to be able to run my fastest half marathon!
Also, I concur with the others. If money were no object, my reward would be more travel!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
2/19: 12,8033 -
Here is my Sunday Friendly reminder of the people's steps I need ... Please have your steps in no later than Tuesday Evening 2/22/22..If I do not have them in by then .. I will have no choice but to zero them out ...Thanks for your cooperation
@MeowScout 2/13-2/19
@littleflutterby 2/13-2/19
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Congrats on completing yet another week of the Fat2Fit Challenge! You can find the results of the past week by clicking on the link below:
Here's a sneak peek into how your team did...
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Congrats @Maejestique , @lindamtuck2018 and @Pippin20206 for being our top 3 weight loss losers ....Great job 2
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Good evening everybody! @Megan_smartiepants1970 i changed my weigh-in day to Sundays, so I thought that would hold for steps, as well. If not, please let me know.
This week was kind of difficult, mentally and physically but my weight was actually ok. So positives and negatives, I guess.
PW: 160.8
CW: 160.6
LTD: 19 lbs
I’m hoping I can continue down this path of slow and steady. I’ve been stuck between the same 5 pounds for a very long time! My doctor wants to me at 150, I’d like 145…but at the moment, I would just like to GET IN, and STAY IN the 150s. I can’t seem to make that transition. At least this week wasn’t a gain, though!
Anyway…steps for this week:
2/12: 1,633
2/13: 1,000
2/14: 4,726
2/15: 10,181
2/16: 15,749
2/17: 2,216
2/18: 3,290
2/19: 1,270
2/20: 1,000
Have a great week everybody. I will try checking in throughout!4 -
Good evening everybody! @Megan_smartiepants1970 i changed my weigh-in day to Sundays, so I thought that would hold for steps, as well. If not, please let me know.
This week was kind of difficult, mentally and physically but my weight was actually ok. So positives and negatives, I guess.
PW: 160.8
CW: 160.6
LTD: 19 lbs
I’m hoping I can continue down this path of slow and steady. I’ve been stuck between the same 5 pounds for a very long time! My doctor wants to me at 150, I’d like 145…but at the moment, I would just like to GET IN, and STAY IN the 150s. I can’t seem to make that transition. At least this week wasn’t a gain, though!
Anyway…steps for this week:
2/12: 1,633
2/13: 1,000
2/14: 4,726
2/15: 10,181
2/16: 15,749
2/17: 2,216
2/18: 3,290
2/19: 1,270
2/20: 1,000
Have a great week everybody. I will try checking in throughout!
I was not aware of you changing your weigh in day ... I post my reminder of the people's steps I don't have on Sundays ...Thanks for posting your steps 2 -
We have a new member joining us ... Please welcome @MOMWILLWIN66 3
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@lindamtuck2018, and @Megan_smartiepants1970
Sorry that it's taking me so long to start feeling better. I would like to rejoin this group.3 -
Hi,
For 10/13- 1273.
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flowerblossom_58 wrote: »@lindamtuck2018, and @Megan_smartiepants1970
Sorry that it's taking me so long to start feeling better. I would like to rejoin this group.
Welcome back ... Glad you are feeling better ... you do not need to rejoin the group ... Linda will remove you from the support team and put you back on the regular team and you are all set 2 -
Good evening everyone. How was your weekend?
Check in for 2/20:
Steps - 7414 plus 20 minutes bike moderate.
Calories - 1823. Large meals so no dessert.
Exercise - gym, 9 machines and 20 minutes bike. Followed up after a shower with 1 1/2 mile stroll to get a paper. Added a couple of blocks to it for the exercise.
Tomorrow will be interesting. Daughter's b-day and she keeps changing her mind on dinner. Going out, chicken sandwich, steak, subs were said just today. It will make my planning a bit harder. She also got a free breakfast that she may want to do.2 -
Thank you @Megan_smartiepants19701
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We have another new member joining us .... Please welcome @tuxado 2
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@lindamtuck2018
I think having to have a clean plate as a child would definitely contribute to not knowing if we are full or not. It makes total sense. Clean plate = full stomach.
I too like the idea of intuitive eating. Sometimes it works if I'm super hungry. I will eat a lot less than if I am simply grazing. The problem comes if I'm so hungry I will reach for something that is close and easy and not necessarily a good choice. I try not to get into that situation too often. Sometimes, though, it is just inevitable.2 -
Another busy week... We are getting ready to go on a short vacation in couple of day. I'll not post my daily stats in a long list. Just a category sort of thing, lol.
Monday 2/14, thru Sunday 2/20:
Started exercise early: Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat, Sun
Stairs (flights): Mon 17, Tues 15, Wed 16, Thurs 10, Fri 15, Sat 15, Sun 15
Intensity Minutes:
Moderate For Week: 272
Vigorous For Week: 1036
Total: 1308/150!! Needed a lot of movement to alleviate some of the stress. I didn't want to do a face plant into the garlic potatoes!! I am using the Garmin default calculation for intensity minutes. Whereby Garmin compares my heart rate during an activity to my average resting heart rate. My resting heart rate over a 4w average is 52. At some point, I might consider something like customizing my heart rate zones corresponding to my intensity minutes... I'm not sure I'm even saying that correctly, lol. I'll just use the Garmin default for now!!
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JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Monday (Feb 21, 2022)
PW: 224.7
CW: 224
SW: 240
Sort of a quiet week - not much going on but I did have a really good work out a few days ago and boy am I sore! Strange weather here lately - one day it's below 20 degrees (F), and the next it's in the 50's. I'm looking forward to Spring!6 -
Good evening everybody! @Megan_smartiepants1970 i changed my weigh-in day to Sundays, so I thought that would hold for steps, as well. If not, please let me know.
This week was kind of difficult, mentally and physically but my weight was actually ok. So positives and negatives, I guess.
PW: 160.8
CW: 160.6
LTD: 19 lbs
I’m hoping I can continue down this path of slow and steady. I’ve been stuck between the same 5 pounds for a very long time! My doctor wants to me at 150, I’d like 145…but at the moment, I would just like to GET IN, and STAY IN the 150s. I can’t seem to make that transition. At least this week wasn’t a gain, though!
Anyway…steps for this week:
2/12: 1,633
2/13: 1,000
2/14: 4,726
2/15: 10,181
2/16: 15,749
2/17: 2,216
2/18: 3,290
2/19: 1,270
2/20: 1,000
Have a great week everybody. I will try checking in throughout!
Nice loss! I hope this week has more positives than negatives.flowerblossom_58 wrote: »@lindamtuck2018, and @Megan_smartiepants1970
Sorry that it's taking me so long to start feeling better. I would like to rejoin this group.
Welcome back! Perfect time to restart as the March challenge starts on Sunday. I will use your weight on Saturday as your start weight for March.Good evening everyone. How was your weekend?
Check in for 2/20:
Steps - 7414 plus 20 minutes bike moderate.
Calories - 1823. Large meals so no dessert.
Exercise - gym, 9 machines and 20 minutes bike. Followed up after a shower with 1 1/2 mile stroll to get a paper. Added a couple of blocks to it for the exercise.
Tomorrow will be interesting. Daughter's b-day and she keeps changing her mind on dinner. Going out, chicken sandwich, steak, subs were said just today. It will make my planning a bit harder. She also got a free breakfast that she may want to do.
Awesome exercise day! Happy birthday to your daughter!@lindamtuck2018
I think having to have a clean plate as a child would definitely contribute to not knowing if we are full or not. It makes total sense. Clean plate = full stomach.
I too like the idea of intuitive eating. Sometimes it works if I'm super hungry. I will eat a lot less than if I am simply grazing. The problem comes if I'm so hungry I will reach for something that is close and easy and not necessarily a good choice. I try not to get into that situation too often. Sometimes, though, it is just inevitable.
I have a point with hunger if I hit it, I will overeat. Problem is the switch to that point is so quick. I suspect it is because my blood sugars drop. Then I am back to eating even when I am not very hungry to prevent the low blood sugar. Eventually, I will be able to get to the point I eat intuitively.
Your resting heart rate is amazing. All your exercise and weight loss is paying off.JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Monday (Feb 21, 2022)
PW: 224.7
CW: 224
SW: 240
Sort of a quiet week - not much going on but I did have a really good work out a few days ago and boy am I sore! Strange weather here lately - one day it's below 20 degrees (F), and the next it's in the 50's. I'm looking forward to Spring!
Awesome loss! The sore from a workout is a good sore right?3 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps
2/17 - 8028
2/20 - 7452
2/21 - 9324
Hopefully that gets me up to date.3 -
✅Close Rings
✅Steps 10,826
✅Log Food
Swim 800 laps: 588/800
Today is a holiday in Ontario. My granddaughter is still here as she wanted to stay again last night so I don’t want to be too long at the pool. With going away on Thursday and Friday I am left with needing to get an average 53 laps done for the remaining 4 days to reach my 800 lap goal. So my plan today is to swim 54 laps minimum, some cardio(I love this part) and some abs.
I apologize for not starting a challenge on Sunday. I ran out of time to get it ready. I am aiming for the second week of the March challenge. I have a couple of appointments this week, my granddaughter was here all weekend and I am going away so I don’t have a lot of time to get it ready for this coming Sunday. I am so sorry!3 -
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