Shape Shifters Team Chat - APRIL 2022
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My neighbor and close friend made a plate for me today for Easter dinner. It was a simple meal, but never was anything more delicious, I have to admit. Baked turkey wing with homemade gravy and stuffing. Down to earth, country cooking is by far THE best, in my opinion...and her kindness was so appreciated.
It was a quiet day filled with memories of my Mother and Grandmother and many Easters gone by, spent in church, taking pictures, coloring and hiding eggs, time together with family and all the many stories of their childhoods. I miss that the most...Caught up with my older brother yesterday and was good to speak with him. His wife passed away nearly two years ago and it's been hard on him. Overnight, I received word that her sister too passed away. She'd been sick for some time, but once again, that loss, I'm sure brought it right back to my brother and made his wife's passing as if it were yesterday. Loss is SO hard...and grief is unpredictable torment. I pray that those who've gone on, all joined hands today over THEIR Easter celebrations, and remembered those still here.
Hope all of you spent time with family today and cherished those moments. They're so fleeting.
Take care,
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@jessicakrall8 it's so hard - everything can change in a moment as I'm reminded AGAIN with my husband's situation - 9yrs ago he had neck fusion surgery and our lives changed and were never the same - and here we are AGAIN - sometimes I ask WHY - WHY is my husband having these health challenges first with neck fusion which messed him up and partially disabled him and now with pancreatic cancer I still don't know WHY 😥😥😥
So I hold moments with him close to my heart5 -
JessicaKrall8
Mon Weigh in
PW: 291.8
CW: 294.7
Not sure what happened except that a few days my food choices weren't good...oh well...it happens and I won't beat myself up over something I can't pinpoint. Keep on keepin on!
Jessica5 -
April 14 5238
April 15 7465
April 16 11732
April 17 5245
Shelley1 -
I completely forgot about posting my weight last week. I was so focused on surviving a weekend at a lake cabin with a 5 year old and 2 year old. Thank goodness my husband somewhat remembered to update you on our plans. Sorry about that.3
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Steps update (daily goal 6,800):
4/16 - 7,223
4/17 - 5,732
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Good morning team,I hope everyone had a great Easter weekend ?
@jessicakrall8 how sweet of your neighbours to make up a plated meal for you.So sorry for your brother's loss.Im sure that little upsurge in pounds will soon be walked off,so don't beat yourself up about it.
@ LaurieWrobo I feel your pain 😪 It is so difficult when something you can't control has such a powerful action on your life.I hope that you find the strength to continue to support your husband & family.Also be kind to yourself I'm sure you are doing all you can.❤
@CasandraW my next holiday will be to Greece.I'm also trying to re organise a girly trip away that we had to cancel due to covid that was for my 60th birthday,2 years ago.We did book for Barcelona but its hard to get 6 friends together at the same time !
My steps,had a mega day of activity yesterday but unfortunately a mega day of eating & drinking !!
Steps
4/16 11,569
4/17 11,338
4/18 23,4804 -
Hope everyone had a great Easter. I had 4 days off at my main jobbut asked to work every one of those days, I only worked 2 of them, and let me tell you, I feel so much better having those couple days to rest, and spend time with my kids. I did not track calories at all, and of course we had Easter treats, so I expect a bit of a weight gain this week, but as of today, I am cutting out sugar from my diet, counting calories, and getting my butt back in shape. Im going to try working out Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday until I can get in a regular routine again.4
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Ewilhelm2487
PW:228.9
CW:227.8
It's so hard to lose weight when I have to eat more calories to breast feed. Why can't weight loss be simple? 🤣3 -
4/14-6,828
4/15-12,859
4/16-5,823
4/17-9,494
4/18-6,9701 -
Not to mention the water fluctuations. I think maybe figure out maintenance at a lower weight, then add back the calories for breast feeding. That way you aren't cutting too low, and you aren't aiming too high. Math! It is wacky for this jam!!ewilhelm2487 wrote: »It's so hard to lose weight when I have to eat more calories to breast feed. Why can't weight loss be simple? 🤣
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jessicakrall8 wrote: »JessicaKrall8
Mon Weigh in
PW: 291.8
CW: 294.7
Not sure what happened except that a few days my food choices weren't good...oh well...it happens and I won't beat myself up over something I can't pinpoint. Keep on keepin on!
Jessica
possibly high sodium intake? Its normal to fluctuate 5lbs, especially after a high sodium day.1 -
steps
April 13 Wed 10,176
April 14 Thu 7,946
April 15 Fri 14,539
April 16 Sat 5,249
April 17 Sun 1,367 did not realize I was that inactive
April 18 Mon 12,3652 -
April 3 Sun 11,804
April 4 Mon 5,864
April 5 Tues 6,219
April 6 Wed 9,436
April 7 Thu 7,447
April 8 Fri 9,880
April 9 Sat 6,525
April 10 Sun 15,725
April 12 Mon 2,751 Forgot to put Fitbit back on after charging so missed 8 hour time frame which bites
@Fattleass You skipped the 11th and that threw me off by a day. I've got you caught up now, but tell me what you had on the 11th please. Thanks!
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angmarie28 wrote: »jessicakrall8 wrote: »JessicaKrall8
Mon Weigh in
PW: 291.8
CW: 294.7
Not sure what happened except that a few days my food choices weren't good...oh well...it happens and I won't beat myself up over something I can't pinpoint. Keep on keepin on!
Jessica
possibly high sodium intake? Its normal to fluctuate 5lbs, especially after a high sodium day.
@angmarie28 I hope you're right...but everything is so full of sodium...hopefully in a couple of weeks it will come back down. I'm just not going to sweat it. With everything going on right now, it's the least of my worries. Thanks though for your kindness. You're so sweet. Also, glad you had a few days to relax and spend time with your kids. Glad your Easter was lovely!
Jessica0 -
Steps update (daily goal 6,800)
4/18 - 6,651
4/19 - 7,7011 -
@LaurieWrobo Sending thoughts and prayers your way, Laurie. I can't imagine how difficult that is.2
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Wtbarunner
Wednesday
PW 235
CW 233.7
April 18 7333
April 19 6155
Shelley2 -
Current Maintenance Weigh In
CW: 154.22 -
Steps:
4/16 6,496
4/17 3,997
4/18 5,921
4/19 5,191
Been spending alot of time sitting with my husband at the hospital so that's been more important than steps at the moment5 -
4/19-9,8711
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Angmarie28
Wednesdays
Previous weight-163.4
Current weight-164.6
not as bad as I expected2 -
@LaurieWrobo ((hugs)) our thoughts and prayers are with you and your hubby2
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kcpond
Wednesday weigh-in
last weight 247.6
this week 249.12 -
Good Golly, I am sick again, honestly I am not surprised. I work in a school and there is the flu, a nasty stomach bug, and a nasty cold going around, and I'm the school nurse, so the fact it took me this long to catch something, and that I'm not sicker is surprising. I also work in memory care assisted living, and all my people are sick there too, so It was bound to catch me. I'm not super sick, started with a dry cough yesterday, now I have mild body aches. I worked out this morning but wasn't able to run, I just couldn't breath well enough, so I did an incline walk instead, then lifted weights. Im going to try the elliptical tonight and see if I can get a little more in, but we will see how that goes.
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@jessicakrall8
So sorry these are the numbers for April 11th 2,751
These are the steps for April 12th 5,9311 -
Fattleass
Wednesdays
Previous weight-169.9
Current weight-164.6
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Struggling today a lot...stressful day, overtime and I'm exhausted. I've caught up all of the spreadsheets and finished my steps for the day, so I'm headed to bed. Tomorrow comes so quickly. Sorry to be so short on chat today...I didn't make wise choices, but all things considered, it could have been worse. Night all...
Jessica4 -
Hi all, just checking in. I can join the poor choices club. It's been a week already. I'm worn out from family Easter. My sister and my middle child both have significant mental health issues. I understand that it is not different from having physical issues, and I try very hard to be understanding and mindful of their struggles. It is very draining to be with them for long periods of time.
My middle child lives in a group home type mental health treatment centre and attends community school. Her treatment time is almost complete and she will be discharged in the summer. At this point she cannot return home due to behaviours. The plan is to attend a transitional living home where they work towards independence. However she has decided that she should go into foster care instead and has now call Children's Aid to say that I am not supportive, she is afraid to ever come home again and will have no where to go.
I am now waiting to see if I have to go through an investigation with them again or not. We have been down this road so many times, that they typically will drop it due to the numerous calls in the past that have lead to nothing. It is hurtful and tiring though. It's never a good feeling to be talking to people that can choose to take your kids away.9
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