Downsizers Team Chat - MARCH 2022
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Sorry i missed my Monday weigh in, for some reason I thought I was to start on Monday 3/7. My weight was 239.6 Monday morning. I have been trying to exercise each day on my exercise bike for an hour, the last 3 days I took off due to a pain in the back of my ankle but I plan on getting back on tonight after dinner.2
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MOMWILLWIN66 wrote: »Sorry i missed my Monday weigh in, for some reason I thought I was to start on Monday 3/7. My weight was 239.6 Monday morning. I have been trying to exercise each day on my exercise bike for an hour, the last 3 days I took off due to a pain in the back of my ankle but I plan on getting back on tonight after dinner.
Welcome to our wonderful group
Linda and I are here for you if you should have any questions or concerns 1 -
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Username Pippin20206
PW 180.9
CW 179.63 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question
Do you eat back your exercise calories? I have been and I wonder if this is what’s stalling my weight loss.
I don't. The count it says you burn can vary widely from site to site and how it is set up for you. I have received counts from 600 to 1000 for one walk. I am not getting any cal burn count for my weight lifting. I consider cal burn just bonus points for hard work.0 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question
Do you eat back your exercise calories? I have been and I wonder if this is what’s stalling my weight loss.
@lindamtuck2018 I have never eaten any of my exercise calories.
I think I am going to try the next week not eating them back and see what happens.1 -
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Congrats on everyone who had a loss!1
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Have had an emotional binge since Tuesday for reasons other than shrinking. Am coming to grips with my feelings and removed myself from the trigger situation. While weight is way up, measurements are not so think it is mostly food and water weight gains. No exercise for the week as have been taking care of things that had been putting off.
Am trying to work up the courage to post in the success forums for 2 year anniversary. It just feels like am not finished and still more to accomplish and not even certain if have done more than be mostly consistent.2 -
@lindamtuck2018 I try to not eat my exercise calories back as to create a deficit or to leave some room for days I over indulge. Because my overall goal is to lose weight, I want a general calorie deficit.1
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question
Do you eat back your exercise calories? I have been and I wonder if this is what’s stalling my weight loss.
I don’t eat my exercise calories back as a rule but I only have MFP set to lose 1 pound per week which gives me around 1600 calories per day. I don’t beat myself up if I exceed that since most days my Fitbit exercise calories adjustment is usually around 500-600 over and above the activity level I have on MFP. I’m really trying to learn to eat for hunger and in a way I can sustain long term.
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@gharvey2753
So sorry to hear about the covid. I had a mild case of it earlier despite having the vaccines. Hope yours turns out that way too!
@lindamtuck2018
Normally I do not eat my exercise calories back. But I also do not beat myself up if occasionally I dip into them. My focus is on a sustainable way of eating and I realize there are going to be occasions which do call for a bit more, just not every day.
Friday check in
Calories: 1717
Exercise:. 30 minutes chair yoga dance
Fitbit steps: 5322*
* Not actual steps, merely used for calorie burn in mfp.1 -
Good evening everyone.
Check in for 3/4:
Steps - 4978
Calories - 1738
Exercise - none.
Phone call with Dr today. She will write a referral and hope a certain dr will get it. One dr will accept skin removal patients but 4 others almost always refuse.
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Date 3/4
Step count 10,648
No sweets or snacks! Yay, I made it all week without any added sugar.2 -
Weekly weigh in
Morethanjustanumber
Weigh in day Saturday 3/5
PW 240.6
CW 238.6
Loss 2.03 -
gharvey2753 wrote: »Tough 1st week got Covid but not let it stop me weights every day and eating healthy every day. Must say I feel better for it. Weigh in Sunday my pledge tomorrow is a run/ cycle to hit 350 calories. Weekly shop also now bought in advance / delivered to get prepped for the week. £6/month to get shopping delivered seems like a no brainer!
I wish getting groceries delivered was that low here. I had my groceries delivered a few times when we had Covid and were moving. The cost for delivery was around $16 each time. Do you order a week or a month in advance? It is a great way to avoid impulse food choices.1 -
Beautyofdreams wrote: »Have had an emotional binge since Tuesday for reasons other than shrinking. Am coming to grips with my feelings and removed myself from the trigger situation. While weight is way up, measurements are not so think it is mostly food and water weight gains. No exercise for the week as have been taking care of things that had been putting off.
Am trying to work up the courage to post in the success forums for 2 year anniversary. It just feels like am not finished and still more to accomplish and not even certain if have done more than be mostly consistent.
I think you should post. You have an amazing story to tell. I don’t think we are ever finished with weight loss. I never have been at maintenance but I think it is a new road on our journey. With your binges, it looks like you are becoming more aware that you are being triggered. Insight is a big step in managing binge eating. I know I am constantly learning reasons why I binge eat and how to manage those situations.2 -
Good evening everyone.
Check in for 3/4:
Steps - 4978
Calories - 1738
Exercise - none.
Phone call with Dr today. She will write a referral and hope a certain dr will get it. One dr will accept skin removal patients but 4 others almost always refuse.
I hope you get a doctor who accepts. Your weight loss journey is inspiring. You have worked hard and deserve to get the surgery.1 -
✅Close Rings
✅Steps 13,675
✅Log Food
Swim 334/1500
On track to meet my monthly lap goal. Haven’t decided if I am going to swim or take a rest day. I will let you know tomorrow.4 -
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Week 2 Team challenge: Let’s Travel!
We are going to have a fitness challenge this week. Let me know if you can open the document. The challenge starts tomorrow (March 6th) and runs until Saturday March 12th. If you have any questions, let me know. You can get a total of 200 points. Report your point total at the end of the challenge. Let us know where you have travelled to each day. Let’s get active and see the world!
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happy saturday everyone! it is a beautiful sunny day here today. my daughter says hi! she is working at her part time job today. i have been for a walk and i feel great! i will be doing some dancing this afternoon. later on, i will be taking some extra clothes out to the nearest clothing drop box. i like to help others whenever i can. both budgie birds are doing well and say cheep, cheep! have a great day, all! take care and stay safe.4
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Happy Saturday team. ♥️ I’m struggling to get back into my routine. So many things have been going on here and I’m just trying to keep my head above water.
Weigh in :
Username : mari_moulin
Weigh in day : Saturday
Weigh in week : 1
Previous weight : 215
Current weight : 214.6
Steps :
Sun - 6,906
Mon - 8,563
Tue - 8,714
Wed - 8,739
Thu - 13,636
Fri - 9,092
Sat - TBA5 -
Happy Saturday, Downsizers! Here's my check-in:
3/4:
Calories: 1,165
Exercise: 75 minutes elliptical and a 15-minute stretching class
Steps: 16,356
No sweets!
My day has gotten away from me - we started up the adoption stand again so I was there all day. So far, so good - no sweets this week. I am really loving the challenge for this coming week - so much fun! Congrats to all who had losses and welcome to our new members! I hope you are all having a wonderful day!!
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The March Week 2 Group Challenge is posted and ready to go starting tomorrow, Sunday, March 6th. Join us as we Step into Spring!
Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10858208/march-week-2-group-challenge-5k-x1-2-3-step-into-spring#latest
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Good evening everyone. Hope you all are having a good weekend.
Check in for 3/5:
Steps - 10012
Calories - 1830?? I went to sea world with daughter for a food celebration. Shared samplers. I accounted for them all but had to guess on calories. Had a very small dinner but a whole pint of ice cream for dessert. 500 cal. Ugh.
Exercise - walking around sea world for 2 1/2 hours.
I rode a new roller coaster at the park. It goes straight down. After that drop it is easy.
I like both of the challenges this week. They appear to be right up my alley. A lot of walking.4 -
Good evening everyone,
I hope everyone's weekend is going great so far. Things here have been rather stressful. Not really sure why, but this morning my blood pressure was 214/127 yikes!!! I usually take it daily just one of those things and it never has been that high. Usually 140/75ish. So assuming the machine is registering properly and tomorrow's reading is similar, looks like next week will include some unplanned dr visits or at least calls. Needless to say, it has been a bit difficult to get that off my mind.
Saturday check in
Calories: 1817 (yes, I stress ate but not as bad as I feared)
No exercise
Fitbit steps: 4727*
* Not actual steps
I will be passing on the step/mileage challenge obviously. But I have some great chair zumba and fusion fitness dance videos for the group fitness challenge.5 -
User name: Gwiz401
Weigh Day: Saturday
SW: 179.8
PW: 174.6
CW: 173.2
LTD: 6.6
Galapagos Islands ... Here I come!!
I'll be missing weigh-in on 3/12 & 3/19.
When I return, I'm thinking of trying something radically different (for me) .... OPTAVIA .... for 1 month.
Anyone try this?4 -
Weigh in Sunday
gharvey2753
SW: 184.2ibs
Previous: 184.2ibs
Current: 180.8ibs
Initial target = 165ibs, then look to target 150's
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User name: Gwiz401
Weigh Day: Saturday
SW: 179.8
PW: 174.6
CW: 173.2
LTD: 6.6
Galapagos Islands ... Here I come!!
I'll be missing weigh-in on 3/12 & 3/19.
When I return, I'm thinking of trying something radically different (for me) .... OPTAVIA .... for 1 month.
Anyone try this?
Nice loss! Enjoy your trip. I am very jealous. I never heard of Optavia before. Is it a meal replacement diet?2
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