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  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,836 Member
    No pool today. The elevators are down and I am stuck in the lobby for awhile. My husband is on his second trip bring the groceries up. We live on the 11th floor.
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,836 Member
    lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
    What are some weight loss methods you have tried in the past?

    I have tried many. I have done the cabbage soup diet, diet pills, Richard Simmons deal a meal, weight watchers and counting calories. I can’t remember the name of it but we did a diet back in the 80’s that involved eating a lot of eggs. There’s probably more but I can’t remember. Counting calories is the one I like best.
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,518 Member
    The Week 4 Group Challenge is posted and ready to start on 5/22/22. Join us for fun, new ideas with Nutrition Bingo. AND there's a prize...hope to see you there! Here's your link:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10865016/may-week-4-group-challenge-nutrition-bingo#latest

    Jessica
  • rwood566
    rwood566 Posts: 987 Member
    lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
    What are some weight loss methods you have tried in the past?

    Exercise 4+ hours a day on top of work, eating salads and little else, boiled chicken breast all meals. Obviously these didn't work. Lol
  • rwood566
    rwood566 Posts: 987 Member
    Good evening everyone. How is your weekend going?
    Calories 2157 or close. Way to much snacking since I ate decent calorie meals. I have to eat a bit more at meals. Maybe start drinking a cup of milk. 140 cal.
    This last week had me at home without any compression clothing on. I became the sta-puff marshmellow man from the waist down. Today I put my compressions on since I was going out to breakfast, first meal out since surgery, and the grocery store. The fluid got squeezed out of my feet and out of my mid section. Now it is in my knees. Each one is the size of a personal watermelon. My Dr. will freak on monday.
  • gharvey2753
    gharvey2753 Posts: 67 Member
    Weigh in gharvey2753

    Previous 169.4ibs
    Current 170ibs

    Disappointed with this week, had a couple of take aways, been drinking and skipping some weights. Need to be more disciplined this week and crack on with the weight loss again. Targeting 160ibs now fully focused. Have a good week everyone.
  • peng123
    peng123 Posts: 352 Member
    Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
    peng123 wrote: »
    Happy Saturday, Downsizers! I'm back from Chicago - the trip was great, businesswise - but I hated it, dietwise! I had to eat all of my meals at restaurants and it made it very difficult to track things accurately. I'm glad to be home and getting back into my normal routine. The trip was really disruptive. @Megan_smartiepants1970 please excuse me from the step challenge this week.

    I hope you all are doing well - I will try to get caught up on comments this weekend.

    Cara

    Do you mean 5/18 to 5/21 or do you mean next week? Please clarify thanks :)

    @Megan_smartiepants1970 The week that ends today - thanks!
  • Morethanjustanumber
    Morethanjustanumber Posts: 656 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    Date 5/21
    Step count 6449
  • cormierannie
    cormierannie Posts: 5,607 Member
    cormierannie
    Weigh in day Sunday
    PW 149 pounds
    CW 148 pounds
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,836 Member
    @peng123
    Welcome back!

    @Jpedno
    Nice loss!

    @gharvey2753
    Sounds like you know what to change to get you back into the 160’s.

    @rwood566
    That must have made it hard walking with your knees that swollen. Glad you got out for awhile.

    @cormierannie
    Great loss! Hope you didn’t get caught in the wicked storms yesterday.


    What a wide variety of diets we have all tried.
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,836 Member
    Steps: 5,478
    Exercise: none

    We had some pretty bad storms move through southern Ontario yesterday. A lightening strike was the cause of the elevator going out. Eventually, I had to given in and walk up the stairs. I did it very slowly and sat on the stairs for a bit every flight. We haven’t been out yet today but if the elevators are working I am going to the pool otherwise I am staying home.
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,836 Member
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    Sunday
    @red1185
    @Cheesy567
    @lallstar

    Monday
    @jimboden3
    @tahm42
    @jayenguk
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,234 Member
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  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,583 Member
    peng123 wrote: »
    Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
    peng123 wrote: »
    Happy Saturday, Downsizers! I'm back from Chicago - the trip was great, businesswise - but I hated it, dietwise! I had to eat all of my meals at restaurants and it made it very difficult to track things accurately. I'm glad to be home and getting back into my normal routine. The trip was really disruptive. @Megan_smartiepants1970 please excuse me from the step challenge this week.

    I hope you all are doing well - I will try to get caught up on comments this weekend.

    Cara

    Do you mean 5/18 to 5/21 or do you mean next week? Please clarify thanks :)

    @Megan_smartiepants1970 The week that ends today - thanks!

    Got you excused and thanks for clarifying :)
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,583 Member
    Congrats @jayenguk, @888Angie888 and myself for being the top 3 weight loss losers for our amazing team :)
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,583 Member
    edited May 2022
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    Here is my friendly Sunday reminder of the people's steps I need ... Please have them in no later than Tuesday evening 5/24...If I do not have them in by then I will have no choice but to zero them out ...Thanks for your understanding and cooperation :)

    @red1185 5/16 - 5/21
    @Jpedno 5/21



  • 28Haveitall2020
    28Haveitall2020 Posts: 230 Member
    lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
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    Overdue
    @aneedlecraft
    @MeowScout

    Saturday
    @28Haveitall2020
    @mari_moulin
    @Jpedno
    @Gwiz401

    Sunday
    @cormierannie
    @red1185
    @gharvey2753
    @Cheesy567
    @lallstar

    Hi,

    28Haveitall
    PW 252
    Cw 251

    Hope you had a great week. See you all next week.

    All the best.
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,583 Member
    Here is the link to our registration for June ...Please encourage friends or share the link to join our awesome team ...Thanks :)
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10865076/registration-for-new-members-june-2022#latest
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,583 Member
    We have a new member joining our wonderful team ... Please welcome @laura9400 :)
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,583 Member
    We have another new member joining our awesome team ...Please welcome @JaysFan82 :)
  • laura9400
    laura9400 Posts: 419 Member
    edited May 2022
    Thanks @Megan_smartiepants1970! Hi I'm Laura, 40 (yikes!) and excited to be here. Just before quarantine I gained 15 pounds and though the past two years have barely made a dent in it. I currently weight more than I did the day I gave birth. My current goals are to start getting up early to work out and preplan my daily calories so I'm less likely to make bad choices. Feel free to add me as a friend.
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,583 Member
    laura9400 wrote: »
    Thanks @Megan_smartiepants1970! Hi I'm Laura, 40 (yikes!) and excited to be here. Just before quarantine I gained 15 pounds and though the past two years have barely made a dent in it. I currently weight more than I did the day I gave birth. My current goals are to start getting up early to work out and preplan my daily calories so I'm less likely to make bad choices. Feel free to add me as a friend.

    You are very welcome ... Glad to have you join our amazing team :)
  • JaysFan82
    JaysFan82 Posts: 853 Member
    edited May 2022
    Hello! My name is Greg and I recently turned 40. I starred my journey Feb.24 2022 weighing 388.6 pounds. I'm 6'5 and people were shocked when I told them how much I weighted. I'm currently down 48 pounds. I swim laps 4-5 days a week and ride my exercise bike on off days. Plus softball season has started. I'm from Windsor Ontario Canada. My goal weight is 250. Feel free to add me as a friend
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,583 Member
    JaysFan82 wrote: »
    Hello! My name is Greg and I recently turned 40. I starred my journey Feb.24 2022 weighing 388.6 pounds. I'm 6'5 and people were shocked when I told them how much I weighted. I'm currently down 48 pounds. I swim laps 4-5 days a week and ride my exercise bike on off days. Plus softball season has started. I'm from Windsor Ontario Canada. My goal weight is 250. Feel free to add me as a friend

    Welcome to our amazing team Greg ...Happy to have you join us ...Congrats on losing 48lbs so far ... looking forward to cheering you on while you are on your journey :)
  • JaysFan82
    JaysFan82 Posts: 853 Member
    Thank you!
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,583 Member
    JaysFan82 wrote: »
    Thank you!

    You are very welcome :)
  • Cheesy567
    Cheesy567 Posts: 1,186 Member
    Weigh in Cheesy567
    PW 231
    CW 232

    Steps @Megan_smartiepants1970
    5/15: 8929
    5/16: 4732
    5/17: 4595
    5/18: 4621
    5/19: 8727
    5/20: 4520
    5/21: 5216
  • rwood566
    rwood566 Posts: 987 Member
    Good evening everyone. Another weekend has slipped into our rear view mirror.
    Calories - 1950 or close. Kept my legs elevated to work on swelling so I had more time to snack. Ugh.
    @laura9400 welcome to the team and I hope you can get your trek started with our help.
    @JaysFan82 welcome to the team and congrats on your 48 lb loss. It's a great start on your journey.
    I forgot to mention I actually stepped on the scale the other day for the first time in 2 weeks. With all of my swelling, 3 tubes still in, and extra clothing I was still 229. Only up 7 lbs. I go for another post-op tomorrow afternoon. I wrote my questions down so I will remember to ask them just in case I get light headed again.
    Have a wonderful week everyone.
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,583 Member
    rwood566 wrote: »
    Good evening everyone. Another weekend has slipped into our rear view mirror.
    Calories - 1950 or close. Kept my legs elevated to work on swelling so I had more time to snack. Ugh.
    @laura9400 welcome to the team and I hope you can get your trek started with our help.
    @JaysFan82 welcome to the team and congrats on your 48 lb loss. It's a great start on your journey.
    I forgot to mention I actually stepped on the scale the other day for the first time in 2 weeks. With all of my swelling, 3 tubes still in, and extra clothing I was still 229. Only up 7 lbs. I go for another post-op tomorrow afternoon. I wrote my questions down so I will remember to ask them just in case I get light headed again.
    Have a wonderful week everyone.

    Good luck with your appointment tomorrow ..and 7 lbs isn't bad ...I hope they can figure out the light headed-ness :)
  • jimboden3
    jimboden3 Posts: 339 Member
    JimBoden3
    Weigh-in Day: Monday (May 23, 2022)
    PW: 229.3
    CW: 229.5
    SW: 240

    Alright - I did it! No, I'm not excited about gaining 0.2 lbs since last week … I'm finally done with the out of town weekends! After 5 weekends in a row (2 soccer tournaments, 1 college graduation and 2 separate moves (our kids coming back home for the summer), I finally get a weekend at home and will have a much easier time avoiding food and drinks that make losing weight an uphill battle. I'm getting dangerously close to 230 and erasing all the good progress I made earlier so I'm pretty excited about not having the odds stacked against me. I'm looking forward to sharing some good news next week.
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