WaistAways Team Chat - MAY 2022
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Cw: 227.4 down a pound i think, woo!
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I'm so glad your FIL survived! Now it's your turn to survive, and laying low for a bit sounds like a great idea. The party might blow a hole in that, so be sure to continue the laying low afterwardsconleywoods wrote: »Our pump for the well is fixed and no crazy father in laws were harmed in the process 😇 I don't think any of us have any patience left so we will lay low until we recharge our emotional batteries!
Last two days all of my meals have been ok except dinner. I still hit my macros but I had something else planned and no water at the house resulted in pizza and salad one night and sandwiches and kale chips tonight. I double cut the pizza and found myself satisfied after 1 slice, Woo-hoo 😀 I did a HIIT workout yesterday but I have nothing left tonight so taking the night off. I need new workout shoes for indoors. The new pair is ordered. I feel a bit of plantar faciitis starting.
I'm having emotional cravings for chocolate tonight. Having my evening coffee to see if that helps. It usually does the trick and I think it's going to be a 2 cup night. I always buy the endangered species chocolate bars and they donate to save the forest/animals. That little voice is telling me "it's not JUST eating chocolate! It's saving the planet...it's responsible to eat the chocolate " I'm telling my little voice there is a good chance my chocolate is harvested by child labor and it's more responsible to NOT eat the chocolate!
Great job on hitting your macros through this and keeping dinner under control in spite of pizza. Be sure to stretch that plantar area, achilles tendon, calf, and all the things!
Your coffee instead of chocolate blows my mind. If I have any coffee after about 11 am, sleep is so difficult. I love my coffee, but it has to be done in the morning. The image of the child labour is one every chocolate lover should use - thanks for sharing that one!
Good choice! Nothing makes more difference, and then you feel so good the exercise is easier.Gidgitgoescrazy wrote: »my goal is to make it a perfect food week... Food is 80% of this, and I was so worried about making sure I exercised, that I kinda slacked on the food, so I think for the next two weeks, I am going to concentrate on food..
Day switched - and YES, you can have that egg sandwich for lunch. Promise!PlaneMonkey wrote: »@jugar can I please switch my weigh in day to Thursdays going forward?
I remember a previous discussion on discipline VS motivation. It was great! It's discipline that makes us get up and go to work everyday, not motivation so why is it so hard to just be disciplined with food choices. I struggle with that mindset. I know I lose weight and digest better when I have a smoothie for breakfast instead of an egg sandwich. I know this! But am I disciplined enough to follow through like I am with waking up and going to work? Why not? It really shouldn't be any different. I want to receive a paycheck, hence I work. I want to digest smoothly, hence I should have the smoothie. Why is there a disconnect? Discipline to eat what I should instead of what I want is the adult thing to do.
No one says I can't have that egg sandwich for lunch instead!Cw: 227.4 down a pound i think, woo!
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What a fun Wednesday!
I had two lovely horse rides today, some mule brushing and attempted haltering (we'll try again tomorrow...) and soon there will be sushi.
Here is the youngster Jasper on only his 9th ride ever in his life. He is learning about turning, going, stopping - all the fun things
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@jugar Jasper is beautiful and such a nice tail for an appolossa! You two look like you are meant to be together ❤1
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@jugar What a lovely photo of you and Jasper! Glad he's learning all the good things. I would have posted some of the arboretum photos here, but I still can't post any photos for some reason.
The last few days have been filled with a 4 year old and filling out paperwork for my new job. Got a bunch of it turned in today, but now I need to do all the background check stuff that teachers need to do everytime they switch jobs/states. Not worried or anything, just a big process to go through. My eyes have been bothering me a bit lately. Not sure if it's looking at my phone too much or need for new glasses or something is up. But stuff is a bit blurry and I have had some headaches, which is unusual for me.
Not quite to my 8K today, not sure if I am going to make it either. I'm tired. I did do my 15 minutes of Pilates this morning. Went by school to drop off the paperwork and then took Juliet to the playground at the park. She found a friend and had a blast. I have been drinking my water, but haven't logged any of my food today.
I am trying to get back to being disciplined. I had so many habits that were ingrained in me. I really thought I had it down. One 477 mile move can throw that all out the window. I can not believe I gained 10 pounds so fast. I also cannot believe how hard it is to get back to all the things I know and start losing again.
Falling asleep here. Better sign off!5 -
Wednesday check in! Today I feel really good about my food choices and I got to come home and cook what I wanted! I have been on the hunt for no sugar condiments. I found some good ones through primal kitchen that don't have any of the off limits ingredients in them. I also found another brand of ketchup with no sugar. Did my workout before dinner. Leg day HIIT for 30 minutes. Put the kids to bed and yes @jugar, made coffee ☕! I guess I have the gene to metabolize caffeine and coffee more quickly. It's the Scandinavian heritage I'm sure. I am trying to incorporate Braggs raw apple cider vinegar into my evening routine. I put a couple tablespoons over ice with cherry flavored sparkling water and orange flavored stevia. It's actually pretty good and the apple cider vinegar I grabbed has cranberry in it too.
@ashleycarole86 and @PlaneMonkey I agree the motivation vs discipline is such a great topic. I did an activity with my coach recently that would pair nicely with this topic. It's based off a book called influencer which I think is not necessarily a weight loss or health book. But it looked at how likely you are to influence yourself to meet your goals. There were six categories and the more of the categories you can check off the more likely you are to meet your goals. It was a good way to look at how you are dealing with different obstacles to basically develop your discipline. I can give more specifics if this is interesting to others. I found it really helpful.2 -
@conleywoods Sounds interesting for sure, I'm always interested in learning more about myself! By the way, I am like you... I metabolize caffeine really easily. For that reason, I don't get the "boost" people talk about when they drink caffeine. I drink coffee purely for the enjoyment and diversion of it, but don't seem to get a pick me up. My dad used to drink like a full pot or more a day so I always joke I have the gene for it!
Ok, I don't have much more in me... Brad's nephew from Ontario was out for the first time ever for one night and we're not sure when he'd be back again so Brad wanted to show him the mountains. We drove there and back after work for dinner which was so lovely and well appreciated but I'm certainly tired now!
5/17 exercise:
61 minutes Peloton
6297 steps
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I went and got my hair colored last night after work, it took longer and cost more than I wanted to pay... I swear the gray comes in so fast now, I think I will take some time off and just do it myself for a while. Maybe only go in for highlights and cuts every 6 months...
Anyway, we went to the place next door, and I got a burger for dinner, it was soooo good.
I also learned my scales battery is dying, I know when I had to replace it last time, I bought a pack of more than 1... So now I have to find them... This should be fun... LOL
I have not gotten myself together yet to get any food prep done, but will work on that tonight. I do need to run out and get stuff to make broccoli salad for my friends house this weekend, I need to figure out how to lighten it up.
Okay well back to work now....
Have a great day !
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PW 153
CW 152.2
I have been sick thia week with whatever my kids have had the past few weeks. I even took a half day Tues to come home and sleep. I now have 2 of my kids sleeping with me...a habit that needs to stop! I am hoping to workout tonight, depending on how I am feeling after work. My eating hasn't been that bad, except I ate a Crumble cookie at work yesterday!!!3 -
Username ashleycarole86
Thursday weigh-in
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@conleywoods I'm definitely interested in more. Who's the author of the book?0
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Happy Thursday!
It's cold and rainy here, so we'll probably have a quiet day. It's really interesting hanging out with a bunch of army people here - one was off teaching night navigation until after midnight in the pouring rain. Both my daughter's closest pals are teaching courses, so they get to have a bit more of an easy time than their students, but it is still a lot of unusual hours and outdoors in all weather.
That book sounds really interesting @conleywoods - it certainly addresses the most difficult issue in sticking with anything over the long term. Goals are hard!
@Gidgitgoescrazy photos? We want to see the gorgeous hair
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Username: Bowens1973
PW: 172.4
CW: 173.2
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5/18 exercise:
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KellyBgetsfit wrote: »PW 153
CW 152.2
I have been sick thia week with whatever my kids have had the past few weeks. I even took a half day Tues to come home and sleep. I now have 2 of my kids sleeping with me...a habit that needs to stop! I am hoping to workout tonight, depending on how I am feeling after work. My eating hasn't been that bad, except I ate a Crumble cookie at work yesterday!!!
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Friday people? All lined up? Here you go:
@EvMakesChanges
@conleywoods
@ells_bellz
@Pearl4686
@happimess01
@micki48
I'm still off until next week - after a day like today, I'll probably need to come back to the regular team for June!! Serious sitting, eating, binge watching, and hanging out while it was freezing, super windy, and pelting down rain for much of the day...
I hope the rest of you had a more active Friday!
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I think you lost a day there my friend!I hope the rest of you had a more active Friday!
Boy you sure are right.. it was a cold one in Alberta today! Especially tonight.. while Brad cooked supper I thought I'd take the time to go out and fertilize a young tree we planted and set up the tree watering bag... I was in my winter jacket and still cold.
Spent most of the night on my butt on the couch but I rallied for a 30 minute Peloton ride later on in the evening and I got a new PR.
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I will weigh on Sunday this weekend, too bloated today lol1
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happimess01 wrote: »I will weigh on Sunday this weekend, too bloated today lol
No problem - just try to be early enough that it will count for this week. Should be no problem since you live several time zones later than I do!1 -
5/19 exercise:
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PW 232.8
CW 230.0
I lost more body fat on my inbody scan but I still lost a very small amount of muscle again. Kinda annoying but I am going to focus on getting my heart rate above 70% much more often during workouts. I hit this range but not as much as I should. My resting heart rate is 62 so it's a big climb to get up there! I haven't worn a heart monitor in years but I do remember my heart rate recovery is really quick so maybe my rest times need to be less restful? IDK but I guess this is my new goal right now.2 -
The book Influencer is by Kerry Patterson and David Maxfield.
This is a mindset/self-help type book. I have not read it my self yet but it is on the list!
An influencer is someone who has the ability to change their behavior or the behavior of others.
This book proposes that people do things for two reasons: motivation and ability. It looks at can you make the undesirable desirable.
How many boxes can you check from the following list? The more you check the more likely you are to meet your goals
1️⃣ PERSONAL MOTIVATION: On a scale of 1-10 how motivated are you to reach your goals? If you're not all in what can you change to make your goals more desirable or interesting.
2️⃣ PERSONAL ABILITY: Do you have the skills and confidence to pull off the vital/supporting behaviors to reach your goal?
3️⃣ SOCIAL MOTIVATION: Do you have people in your immediate circle that are impacting your ability to reach your goals? Peer pressure or food pushers?
4️⃣SOCIAL ABILITY: Finding strength in numbers. Who is your tribe of 5? Do you have people who can hold you accountable?
5️⃣ STRUCTURAL MOTIVATION: All things non human and all about your environment. Does your environment encourage the right behavior? This section also includes rewards and incentives. Do you have rewards that inspire you?
6️⃣ STRUCTURAL ABILITY: Do you have the physical tools you need to reach your goals?1 -
@conleywoods Very interesting. You'll have to let us know once you read the book!
Interesting how social is so important it's on there twice! I know this rings true for me - what goes on around me can have an influence. I have definitely had to create a setup that leads me to success despite the changing circumstances of those around me, and now that I'm more out in the world again, this hsa become even more important!
I got another Peloton ride in today - this time I got a 45 minute PR. It's fun when you're at the start of new power zones and you get to set new PR's in all the classes. We will be at the trailer so I'll have a couple days off the Peloton for sure... gonna be relying on my good ol trusty friend walking and maybe some light weights! Unless we bring the road bikes.. not sure. It's going to be a busy one! Enjoy for those of you who have a long weekend like I do!1 -
I like the idea of discipline vs motivation. I know that I lose my motivation after a couple weeks...even if I am losing weight. And with a lot of weight to lose, I wouldn't have enough motivation to last!
This week was good overall. I was craving sweets all week but I managed to persevere through and not buy anything! I made some sugar free chocolate pudding, even though that didn't fully satisfy my craving.
I have meals planned out decently well, but what do you all like to eat for snacks? Something filling but decently low in calories?0 -
Great question! I try to keep snacks high in fibre and not too triggerish. Slices of apple with almond butter. The apple is finite, which really helps! Veggies and hummus. Pickles (OK, not filling, but good at putting a line under the previous food and making it easier to stop).lauren_989 wrote: »I have meals planned out decently well, but what do you all like to eat for snacks? Something filling but decently low in calories?
You should be proud that your recovery is quick! It is a lot of hard work for some people to get there. Shorter rests are needed in that case - go for it! And rest just means normal pace, not stopconleywoods wrote: »I lost more body fat on my inbody scan but I still lost a very small amount of muscle again. Kinda annoying but I am going to focus on getting my heart rate above 70% much more often during workouts. I hit this range but not as much as I should. My resting heart rate is 62 so it's a big climb to get up there! I haven't worn a heart monitor in years but I do remember my heart rate recovery is really quick so maybe my rest times need to be less restful? IDK but I guess this is my new goal right now.
I'm so sad to be heading home tomorrow! It has been great to hang out here with the daughter and the critters. But the home stuff calls too - time to get the rest of the garden in over the next couple of weeks. I love riding every day, though. Today Jasper had his first ride on a "trail" - with another horse, outside of any ring, in an area he had not walked with his own feet. He was awake, curious, a tiny bit distracted, but he did really well! Fun.
OK gang, the Saturday is coming.... I'll be travelling all day, so get the rest of the week's numbers in by the time I'm back on the case, OK?
@EvMakesChanges
@ells_bellz
@Pearl4686
@happimess01
@micki48
@eggfreak
@kellie_erin
@veronica1359
@lauren_989
@once_mas
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@jugar CW: 182.0
Safe travel home!
I’m still getting used to working in a humid pool environment. Drinking enough water is crucial. Sometimes, I take a long nap as soon as I get home. I figure that’s the dehydration talking. Today, I wasn’t as tired as yesterday so I know it helps. Anyone live or work in humid areas? Any suggestions for it?
Falling asleep now. Big hugs to us all.
As is said, “Easy does it…but, do it!”
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@ashleycarole86 Great job on the peleton! It feels like you've got a serious PR streak going on lately.
@lauren_989 i do an evening snack every day. I usually use it to fill in my macros for the day. Lately I do a lot of 1% cottage cheese and berries or plain fat free yogurt with berries on days I need protein and some carbs. If I need more carbs and fats I do avocado on sourdough or multi grain rice crackers with avocado. Sometimes I have fruit and dark chocolate or apples and almond butter. I also have protein shakes but not as often.
@jugar I'm so sorry you have to go home! It's not fair! Hugs to you and I hope you have your next visit penciled in soon.
@EvMakesChanges i think working in a humid place would be very challenging! Have you tried the cooling bananas that have the beads that you soak in water? I have one for hiking. Is water enough or do you need an electrolyte beverage mixed in? If you are sweating more than you realize your cell chemistry may be askew. I'm sure they have healthy versions of Gatorade out there!3
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