Downsizers Team Chat - MARCH 2022
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melissadreed903 wrote: »Did a 20 minute strength workout only to finish 1/2 way. I'm cool with that. Finished on the elliptical and I swear it felt like 30 minutes of complete anguish and my thighs were on fire torture and I looked down and it was only 2 1/2 MINUTES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You elliptical warriors, I have the most UPMOST respect for you!! I got off of that TORTURE machine and got on the treadmill and raised up the level to 2. Ya'll can have THAT beast.
Stay tuned... lol
I don’t think I have lasted more than 5 minutes on an elliptical. That, stair climbers and jacobs ladders get me every time.Morethanjustanumber wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
Date 3/20
Step count 7012
Got my steps in for the day and then had to recharge my watch!
Nice steps! Do you have to charge yours everyday? My Apple Watch charge is not holding.cormierannie wrote: »cormierannie
apologies for being late with my weigh in. i was not feeling well yesterday.
pw: 153 pounds
cw: 152 pounds
weigh in day Sunday
Nice loss! Have you been enjoying the amazing weather we are having in Southern Ontario?Username: mszoueb
Weigh In Day: Monday
PW (Previous Weight): 234.6
CW (Current Weight): 232.6
Hi all, here for Monday check in.
An unexpected woosh considering I was still 234 this weekend. I was proud of myself when went out to eat for lunch on Saturday, the menu had calories on so chose more mindfully, but managed to fit dessert in. Fingers crossed it stays around and keeps going. Would be a boost as could meet my mini goal of being 230 and under.
I've been able to get a bit more walking in and looking into doing a 22 mile walk for charity in next few months which will be a challenge, but so rewarding!
I've unexpectedly been invited over for tea (evening meal) at relatives on Wednesday which will be a takeaway so going to try and be mindful where possible.
I got a reduced price small cake from supermarket tonight that can take in work in the coming days as a nice gesture and a celebration. With the cake being small and easter around the corner, it came into my head could also use up some of leftover Christmas chocolate by making easter nests to go alongside. I may end up having a bit of each, but will certainly help me to use up leftover chocolate in the house.
Whooshes are great! Fantastic loss! I like when I go to a restaurant that puts its calorie count on the menu. That’s a great idea to use up the leftover chocolate.Beautyofdreams wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
03/21
10,053 steps including a 3.2 mile walk.
@rwood566 Roger, it us awesome that you shared your story. It is inspiring and wishing you success with your consult tomorrow.
Hopped on the scale this morning and it read 133.9! While it’s always nice to lose weight I am working on maintenance.
Both mens’ and women’s teams made it to the sweet 16! Between the Chicago Bulls and college ball I will be watching a lot of tv in the coming weeks. And if it couldn’t get any better, it was 75 degrees here, I’m within calories and the Bulls are on tonight! So many blessings!
Are you officially on maintenance? If so I need to move you to the maintenance on the spreadsheet. I will need a goal zone range.Good evening everyone.
Check in for 3/21:
Steps - 5885
Calories - 1450. Missed lunch so I snacked. Low cal dinner. Fish and steamed veg. New dessert. Banana chocolate cake.
Exercise - none. Gave 7 tubes blood and saw a surgeon. Light shopping after dinner.
My consult went well. Dr. Said he will gladly take the skin. He was surprised that my belly is so small. My legs will be first up but may be done in steps.
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Morethanjustanumber wrote: »
Wow! You crushed your step goal.2 -
✅Close Rings
✅Steps 18,425
✅Log Food
Swim 838/1500
The last few days my eating hasn’t been the greatest between too much sodium, carbs and a binge yesterday my weight has spiked. I am up 6 pounds from Friday. Not sure what caused the binge. I am heading to the pool soon.3 -
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Check in for 3/21
I went to the bootcamp and it isn't for me after all. I specifically stated that my moves would need to be modified and that at times I'm really weak. I guess what I said went right through her ear, bypassed her brain and went out the other ear. It was like she was a DRILL SARGENT screaming at me. When I got to the large tractor tire, I seriously couldn't lift it. I tried multiple times as she was screaming at me. I stood back up and looked at her. There was a 5 second pause and I left.
If she would have kept screaming at me, I would have gone to jail.
Ended up with a heating pad on my back and 4 extra strength Tylenol's. I think I'm just going to stay on the stationary bike and treadmill here at work for a while.
Anywho, my steps for the day were 8,830 and I stayed in my calorie range.
What type of scale do you have? This digital one we have I swear is on crack. It flips back and forth from kg to lbs (which is fine), but I think I need a new one. I've replaced the batteries in it but the digital display is really light.
Today is a new day.... Taking the day off from the gym. Focusing on nutrition today.
Have a great one y'all!
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Username: Beautyofdreams
Weigh In Day: Tuesday
PW: 138.1
CW: 133.8
@lindamtuck2018 I would like to finish out the month before moving to maintenance. I am not sure what my weight range will be. I would like to get to 130 but am trying to stay steady cuz have 2 plastic surgery consults next month. They asked that I maintain a stable weight range for a minimum of 8 months before being considered for surgery. Am having a hard time finding drs. because I am a transplant patient.2 -
Happy Tuesday, Downsizers! Here's my check-in:
3/21:
Calories: 1,183
Exercise: 75 minutes elliptical
Steps: 18,257
My body is starting to get used to Daylight Savings Time - but it takes me forever - at least my exercise sessions are back.
@rwood566 and @Beautyofdreams I think I will be joining you both for surgery once I reach my goal weight - I'm almost there - but I might want to lose a few extra pounds because it's really hanging onto my belly - usually, at my current weight, I should be done - but not this time.
@melissadreed903 I'm so sorry that happened to you - I can't imagine an instructor discouraging someone like that
@lindamtuck2018 Gains happen - with your expertise in the pool, you will have those 6 pounds gone in no time!
I hope you are all having a wonderful day!!
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melissadreed903 wrote: »Did a 20 minute strength workout only to finish 1/2 way. I'm cool with that. Finished on the elliptical and I swear it felt like 30 minutes of complete anguish and my thighs were on fire torture and I looked down and it was only 2 1/2 MINUTES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You elliptical warriors, I have the most UPMOST respect for you!! I got off of that TORTURE machine and got on the treadmill and raised up the level to 2. Ya'll can have THAT beast.
Stay tuned... lol
@melissadreed903 I saw your comment on my workout post and you crack me up! The elliptical has definitely helped me to drop pounds!2 -
melissadreed903 wrote: »Check in for 3/21
I went to the bootcamp and it isn't for me after all. I specifically stated that my moves would need to be modified and that at times I'm really weak. I guess what I said went right through her ear, bypassed her brain and went out the other ear. It was like she was a DRILL SARGENT screaming at me. When I got to the large tractor tire, I seriously couldn't lift it. I tried multiple times as she was screaming at me. I stood back up and looked at her. There was a 5 second pause and I left.
If she would have kept screaming at me, I would have gone to jail.
Ended up with a heating pad on my back and 4 extra strength Tylenol's. I think I'm just going to stay on the stationary bike and treadmill here at work for a while.
Anywho, my steps for the day were 8,830 and I stayed in my calorie range.
What type of scale do you have? This digital one we have I swear is on crack. It flips back and forth from kg to lbs (which is fine), but I think I need a new one. I've replaced the batteries in it but the digital display is really light.
Today is a new day.... Taking the day off from the gym. Focusing on nutrition today.
Have a great one y'all!
I have a 1byone scale. I got it off Amazon. I did try a renpho scale but gave it away as I find this one better.2 -
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UGHHHHH, my struggle is so real lately! It's mostly my drive to work out! I got so lazy after the weekend (LAST WEEKEND
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@lindamtuck2018
aactuallyaash
Tuesday
PW: 217.2 lb
CW: 220.4 lb4 -
aactuallyaash wrote: »UGHHHHH, my struggle is so real lately! It's mostly my drive to work out! I got so lazy after the weekend (LAST WEEKEND ) and am having so much difficulty just doing my thing! I did so well for a couple months. I'm trying so hard to avoid 'all or nothing' thinking. I know I will come back to what I felt SO great doing. My motivation is just...like packed away in the basement. Bleck. Well, weathers turning for the better where I am, so come on vitamin D, help a sister out! Have a great week everyone!
@lindamtuck2018
aactuallyaash
Tuesday
PW: 217.2 lb
CW: 220.4 lb
This was me 2 weeks ago. I SWEAR, I planned to work out "IN MY MIND". I knew what time I would do it, what I would do and what to wear. I talked myself out of it "each" "and" "every" "time".
I finally had to wear my workout gear to bed the night before. No lie. I had to also put a calendar in plain view that I would see "on purpose" that would show if I worked out or not.
I had to get pissed at myself before I did anything about it. I'm with you on the sunshine. I'm so ready for it.
Best,
Melissa
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@melissadreed903 i am looking at the hometics scales at bed bath and beyond. my current one is a high capacity, 700 lbs, with a 1% error rate. good luck with your search.
@lindamtuck2018 it is up to me to decide when to start the surgeries. the dr. would like me to be stable 3 months but is willing to work now, since i have been stable 1 month. however, the last couple days i have dropped 3 lbs so i am thinking about holding off for a couple months to see where this goes. he did say that i am probably only going to lose 5-10 lbs of skin so i think i have some more wriggle room. i still haven't been told what is a good weight range for a person with my size/age/body type.1 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
41 min. Elliptical 4.51 miles
20 min. strength training
1,400 additional steps
I use my phone to track my steps but don’t carry it with me all the time. Think my activity level takes a jump when it’s nice outside. Unfortunately, it’s going going to be cold and raining for the next 2 days like it was today.
@rwood566 could you use a bmi chart to give you a rough estimate of the weight range that you should be. I started there then looked at a thread of women my height to see what women of different builds weighed. Great news that you can have the surgery. You will want to assemble a recovery kit soon.
@peng123. Is there any chance that you might need muscle repair surgery for your abdomen? I do. My stomach is wrinkly except for a bulging, hard blister feeling section just above my bellybutton.
@aactuallyaash. Starting exercise is hard for me too. I eat breakfast out most mornings so wear my workout clothes underneath my street clothes and keep a pair of shoes and extra clothes in my car. Maybe you could walk outside or set a timer and march or dance or do something active while waiting for food to cook?
@melissadreed903?so sorry to hear about how rude your drill instructor was? Sounds like she watched too many episodes of “The Biggest Loser”. I would have assaulted her. You showed great restraint. My first session on the elliptical was as you described. Don’t give up, it gets better. Just try for 2 minutes each time until that feels doable then add a minute until that feels doable and repeat. That is how I had to start. Everybody in my rec center uses the treadmills or bike but not many use the elliptical so I was forced to start using it if wanted to do cardio when the weather is bad.4 -
Good evening! I can't believe it's only Tuesday. Feels like it should be Thursday.
The week is going pretty good so far. Hit the treadmill a couple times and spin class yesterday.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
3/20 9,763
3/21 5,502
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Good evening everyone.
Check in for 3/22:
Steps - 13785.
Calories - about 1850. Guess-timate.
Exercise walked to breakfast. 2.5 miles round trip. Place we wanted to eat was closed today due to lack of workers so daughter and I walked to ihop. Later we spent 3 hrs at the zoo, checking out the new children's zoo. Ate lunch at the zoo.
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I forgot to let you all know, yesterday my older brother had the sleeve done. He is recovering well. His wife and a family friend are both doing the liquid section with him as they try to reset their pouches. They had surgery a couple years ago. I can't send him many clothes, since he isn't as large as I was. Support of family and others is super important.2
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Username: Bluetail6
Weigh-In Day: Thursday
SW (9/1/20): 194
PW: 146
CW: 145.2
Ugh, sorry for forgetting to post results here!! I did remember to post them on wall.
@lindamtuck2018 I posted this on the 20th. Hoping you got it. Lee1 -
Hello Downsizers. This is a copied message I just posted to my wall. I wanted to make sure I copied it here as well. 🙂
Hello MFP Family. I have some news. I am preparing to have a very complex major surgery next month. Hubs and I are busy making plans for being away from home for almost 2 months. I don't mean to be mysterious, so I'll post more details in the next couple of days. I feel great, just a bit overwhelmed with all the arrangements to get stuff done before we leave. Lee🧡1 -
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aactuallyaash wrote: »UGHHHHH, my struggle is so real lately! It's mostly my drive to work out! I got so lazy after the weekend (LAST WEEKEND ) and am having so much difficulty just doing my thing! I did so well for a couple months. I'm trying so hard to avoid 'all or nothing' thinking. I know I will come back to what I felt SO great doing. My motivation is just...like packed away in the basement. Bleck. Well, weathers turning for the better where I am, so come on vitamin D, help a sister out! Have a great week everyone!
@lindamtuck2018
aactuallyaash
Tuesday
PW: 217.2 lb
CW: 220.4 lb
Good weather is on its way. Start with a small exercise goal each day and build on that.Beautyofdreams wrote: »Username: Beautyofdreams
Weigh In Day: Tuesday
PW: 138.1
CW: 133.8
@lindamtuck2018 I would like to finish out the month before moving to maintenance. I am not sure what my weight range will be. I would like to get to 130 but am trying to stay steady cuz have 2 plastic surgery consults next month. They asked that I maintain a stable weight range for a minimum of 8 months before being considered for surgery. Am having a hard time finding drs. because I am a transplant patient.
Amazing loss! Just remind me at the end of the month.Hello Downsizers. This is a copied message I just posted to my wall. I wanted to make sure I copied it here as well. 🙂
Hello MFP Family. I have some news. I am preparing to have a very complex major surgery next month. Hubs and I are busy making plans for being away from home for almost 2 months. I don't mean to be mysterious, so I'll post more details in the next couple of days. I feel great, just a bit overwhelmed with all the arrangements to get stuff done before we leave. Lee🧡
Do you want to be moved to support for April and May?2 -
Happy Wednesday, Downsizers! I reached goal today!
SW: 250
PW: 152.6
CW: 149.9 (-2.7)
I can't believe it! I'm so happy! Now the really tough phase begins: figuring out where my weight will settle and working to keep it there every day! Thanks so much for all of your support - I couldn't have done it without you!
3/22:
Calories: 1,173
Exercise: 70 minutes elliptical
Steps: 12,406
@Beautyofdreams I don't think I will need any muscle repair - but I will let you know once I start visiting with surgeons!
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✅Close Rings
✅Steps 13,773
✅Log Food
Swim 878/1500
I definitely bit off more than I can chew with the lap goal. If I can reach 1250 I will be satisfied. I may take today as a rest day as I don’t have a lot of get up and go. How often do you take a rest day?
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Happy Wednesday, Downsizers! I reached goal today!
SW: 250
PW: 152.6
CW: 149.9 (-2.7)
I can't believe it! I'm so happy! Now the really tough phase begins: figuring out where my weight will settle and working to keep it there every day! Thanks so much for all of your support - I couldn't have done it without you!
3/22:
Calories: 1,173
Exercise: 70 minutes elliptical
Steps: 12,406
@Beautyofdreams I don't think I will need any muscle repair - but I will let you know once I start visiting with surgeons!
I hope you are all having a great day!!
Congratulations! Goal! Do you want to be moved to maintenance on the spreadsheet? I need to know a goal range. You still report your weight here.2 -
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@lindamtuck2018 Thank you SO MUCH! What would I do without your constant encouragement??? Yes - please move me to maintenance. I need to make a trip to see my doctor to figure out next steps. Usually, at this weight, I have a trimmer belly - so we might decide that it's a good idea for me to lose a little more before I make an appointment with Dr. Tummy Tuck. Right now, my upper limit is 150 - don't have a lower limit yet though. Is that ok?4
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@beautyofdreams Just try for 2 minutes each time until that feels doable then add a minute until that feels doable and repeat. That is how I had to start. Everybody in my rec center uses the treadmills or bike but not many use the elliptical so I was forced to start using it if wanted to do cardio when the weather is bad. (THIS IS A GREAT IDEA)!! I'll do this for sure!!!
3/22
Stayed within calories. Didn't exercise AT ALL. My thighs were throbbing from 2 days ago. Feeling much better today so back at it tonight (home exercises)
Steps: BLECH 3,967
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MARCH WEEK 3 RESULTS
TOP 5 STEPPERS ARE:
1st @Megan_smartiepants1970 124,447 steps
2nd @lindamtuck2018 85,247 steps
3rd @mari_moulin 85,194 steps
4th @tahm42 68,304 steps
5th @Beautyofdreams 64,722 steps
GREAT JOB LADIES
As A Group We Walked 802,612 steps
Well Done Everyone
RECOGNIZING EVERYONE WHO PLEDGED THEIR STEPS:
@lindamtuck2018 6/7
@Megan_smartiepants1970 7/7
@red1185 5/7
@rwood566 5/7
@tahm42 7/7
@peng123 0/7
@Morethanjustanumber 7/7
@mari_moulin 6/7
@Beautyofdreams 6/7
@Jpedno 4/7
@2BThinAgain5 2/7
@aactuallyaash 2/7
@melissadreed903 3/7
Awesome Job Everyone
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