WaistAways Team Chat - JULY 2022
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Hello everyone! Thank you for the awesome welcome
My name is Michelle. I am 54 years old. I live in Ontario, Canada (just outside of Toronto). I am married with three children (31, 14 and 11. First one from a previous marriage) and have the honour of sharing my home with a bee-U-teeful 12 year old kitty that we adopted last September. She is a grumpy old broad that goes by the name of Sicily Sophia. 
Weight has always been an issue with me. I was a chubby child who watched my mother try every diet and diet aide/gimmick under the sun, to no avail. I spent my teens drinking black coffee and smoking cigarettes for lunch. I did not love nor respect my body. That is still a work in progress, though I have been smoke free for 21 years this September.
I have recently seen a dietitian to see if my challenge to lose weight had to do with what I am eating. She said that my food intake looks good so perhaps the focus needs to be on moving more. I do, usually, get out for two 30 minute walks a day and start the day with 30+ minutes of yoga but I do need to kick it up a notch or two. So I am hoping that being part of a team will help motivate me. Thank you to @jugar for stating that one can be successful during and after menopause. I was beginning to wonder if I was fighting a losing battle.
My goal is to get to a 'normal' BMI weight but happy to take it 10 lbs at a time. In 2019, I did hit the what seem to be unattainable goal weight of 136 but that was while I was going thru rounds of chemo. I am now back up in the 170's. My mobility was an issue for a while but is mostly back and I am ready to go!
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Wow! So much interesting news - some great (the Tuesday people are showing us how it is done!), some tough (more covid, weird tastebud issues, non-delegation chocolate), and a new person hitting the deck. Never a dull moment.
I had a great day today - counteracted the almost 4 hours of travel with lots of playing and lots of walking. It was a beautiful and not too hot day, so all the walking was at a good clip and with a heavy backpack. Good thing, because food was pizza and other things that usually don't fit into my food plan!
@MsMcClane - Michelle thanks for telling us about you, your family, and your grumpy cat! It sounds like you have already begun the long run of experiments that helps you figure out how you will lose the weight and feel amazing. Adding movement helps a lot - if you want to join our step/exercise team that can be fun. You just report your # of steps per day plus any other kind of intentional exercise you do. The exercise minutes are "translated" into steps and @ashleycarole86 does an amazing report every week to celebrate all the movement.
So, ready for the Wednesday people? Hoping to see some more green
@AshenMoon
@KellyBgetsFit
@lauren_989
@mmarceau2
@Gidgitgoescrazy
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@MoonlitMuse is running late but we'll take the number any time!4 -
@ashleycarole I am sorry for the delay! I started typing Sun morning, I got distracted and forgot!!!
Sun 6789
Mon 5,516
Tues 13,978 30 min intervals
Wed 7,824 30 min intervals
Thurs 7,244
Fri 8,077 30 min lift
Sat 5,948
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@micki48 I am so sorry. I hope the meds help and you have a mild case
@Terytha I am glad you are finally feeling better. I think getting a walk and fresh air is great, but be careful not to over do it. My 17 year went to work after 12 days and threw up because she over did it. She finally got her taste/smell back around day 15.3 -
You're so very good at putting a positive spin on everything @ashleycarole86
The scales-gods have blessed me and my weight hasn't changed overnight; maybe the 2L of water I drank! I didn't get to the allotment last night - it's next to a football pitch and a game was on which often causes parking/access issues - and I didn't journal/meditate either, but I did spend a few hours chilling with OH which was much needed. He's working this evening, so it's the perfect opportunity to do that journaling and have some quiet time.
I transcribed about 35 recipes into Google Keep last night in front of the TV - we're watching The Boys and I often like an excuse to look away from that show lol. I'm aiming to have the project complete by the end of the year; it's a huge task but worth it for us. The recipes last night were mainly Slimming World soups but there were also some sides which look nice. Currently eyeing up 'chilli pineapple grilled chicken' and 'Caribbean rice salad' which I think could be yummy together.
I have pre-tracked the food I know I'm eating today, and already feel more in control/not inclined to binge. Need a way to remember that feeling when I'm on the cusp. One of the UK banks used to allow you to have a personalised photo printed on your debit card; I always thought my heaviest-weight-in-bikini photo (I hate it) would be a good demotivator, but maybe a message saying 'remember to log this' would be better! If you could have anything printed on your bank card, what would you choose?5 -
@DD265 That's unique - no bank that I know of in Canada does a picture on the debit card.
I would definitely vote for the more positive saying, if I were to do one!
I think "shame photos" and that kind of thing are less likely to be as motivating as one thinks.. but that could also depend on the person too.
For me personally, I think that would put me in a negative headspace and my tendancies to go off the rails would most likely be driven from that. Then again, I know the "before photo" type thing is exactly the thing that puts some on track. Great question!
7/26 exercise:
17425 steps
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Cw: 232.5
Started working out with Ring Fit Adventure again and feeling great! Now I just need to get control of my snacking 4 -
PW: 215.0
CW: 216.6
Honestly, I knew I would be up this week and 1.6 pounds is actually great for being away from my environment for 1 week! I did good the first few days, and then I was supposed to go to my friends for a cookout and I was prepared with what I would eat. Then of course, things changed and it was all fried finger foods 😕 Then the last day was kind of eat whatever I see 😫
@JEB03253 my parents live in a small town called Richmond. It's part of Chariho which some people in RI may have heard of that way. Enjoyed a few days at the beach and visiting family and friends! Back to eating better again!4 -
@micki48 does drinking milk help with the medicine taste? I know that helps with metallic taste from some antibiotics.2
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Hi WA's another new member heading your way .. Please welcome @christhiann 2
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lauren_989 wrote: »@micki48 does drinking milk help with the medicine taste? I know that helps with metallic taste from some antibiotics.
Thanks! I haven’t tried that. Hydration in general seems to help. The worst was when I woke up with a dry mouth. Yuck 🤮 Fever is gone and pretty much feel normal. I’ve had worse colds. Isolation is not fun. It’s only day 2 of 5 and I’m already bored. No tv too. Maybe I can use the computer.
@YinxFed Glad you tested negative today. You look fabulous and I LOVE your spectacles 👓. Thanks for the well wishes.
Needless to say, in this little room my steps will be waaaay off.
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@YinxFed LOVE the frames!! My glasses also have a tortoise pattern with some hints of blue.
@DD265 when I was in college, you could get a bank card with a picture of the campus quad/lawn on it that I always wanted so badly haha. I would do a landscape shot of the mountains, personally. speaking of, I do need to order a new debit card - good reminder!
Having a good day here, yoga is done, and a rest day from workouts. Unexpectedly got dinner with a friend last night so I was worried about calories but it was a pretty light meal and I was still under budget when I got home (a bit looped from a cocktail and a glass of wine - also in-budget!).3 -
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Hello everyone! I’m so excited to be a part of this team and challenge. My name is Christhian and I’m currently on a journey to lose 33lbs. I’ve always struggled with my weight and have lost weight on and off for the past couple of years. I’m slowly learning the importance of habit change for the long run versus simply making goals to hit. So this time around i’m really focused on my routine! I look forward to doing the challenge with all of you and supporting each other. (:6
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Welcome aboard @MsMcClane @christhiann Happy to meet you both!3
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Another new member joining your amazing team ...Please welcome @LoraineGB 1
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Welcome @christhiann ! It is always fun to have new members, and I hope you are going to enjoy the team and benefit from the group effect in keeping to your habits and routine. If you have any questions or ideas, don't hesitate to post any time. We're looking forward to getting to know you.
I just spent the last couple of hours waiting to do an online covid test - apparently I was randomly chosen at the border when I crossed back into Canada from the US last week, so I had to go online to have the test witnessed and all the blah blah blah. Our internet connection here is so patchy that it was almost impossible to hear what either of us said, but we got through it. My rapid tests have all been negative (I do them every few days), so I'm not really worried. It is just a pain in the neck to deal with the process....
OK enough on that! I love the notion of having some kind of message on a debit or credit card that reminds you what you do not want to spend money on! What a fabulous idea. Mine should probably just say "Seriously????" I don't overspend, but there are times I need ONE more reminder of what not to buy at the grocery store, if I'm in one of those uselessly hungry frames of mind. I am looking forward to hearing what others would have on such a card!
@YinxFed I love the specs! Somehow those frames would work with absolutely any colour. And the shape works so well with your face and that cheeky smile!
Catching up to do tonight - new members coming in to various teams for August. Time to reflect on what went well this month, what you want to commit to for next month, and all those good final week things to think about.
Here is the weigh-in update of the day. Who is due through Thursday?
@MoonlitMuse
@KellyBgetsFit
@mmarceau2 - still off in England?
@Gidgitgoescrazy - hope you're doing OK!!!
@PlaneMonkey
@bowens1973 and @ashleycarole86 maybe still on vacation so excused?
See you all soon
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Hello!
My name is Loraine and I am a Brit currently living in Missouri, US.
My weight issues magnified when I immigrated in 2010 and the portions, sugar content and fat content were so much higher than I was used to.
Also, I got married and gave up my career and couldn’t work until I got all my papers. I lived 4 minutes from a really great bar and had zero self control so put on 70lb.
Fast forward to 2015 living in Las Vegas, I popped a calf muscle and was so heavy I couldn’t hold myself up to walk. It was a great wake up call and I got my health and fitness back in order. I ate well, I exercised daily and walked everywhere I could.
Fast forward to January this year when we left Vegas for Missouri where it rained solidly for I think 3 months. Thunder and lightning storms, not just a piddle here and there. The person we bought the house from took the stove and we had to wait two months for a new one due to supply chain backlogs. So, we ate out for every meal until it arrived!
There’s so much more that has gone on since January but I’ll share those nuggets over time, I’m sure.
Long and short of it, I’ve gained 30lbs since moving and I’m excited to join this group as y’all seem like a great group to be a part of!
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Welcome Loraine @LoraineGB ! Your story is dramatic for sure - and I for one look forward to hearing the next chapters. Hopefully they will involve having a great time with the team and keep the weight moving in the right direction and staying there
Moving to another country can certainly have a huge effect on diet and all - I lived in The Netherlands while I finished my graduate studies, and I packed on quite a few pounds while there. Then I moved to Canada and finally got it all under control 30 years later
Don't wait as long as I did, OK? I'd also just LOVE to year you say y'all with a British accent. That has got to be fabulous! 4 -
@jugar Yes Brad and I need to be excused this week as we don't get back home until Sunday night. We'll be back on the scale a week from tomorrow!
Today was another big day in the food/drink department. This is the longest trip I've been on since I started my journey and my resolve is perhaps weakening as a result... just from the perspective of it being really difficult to estimate my calories day after day. However, today was my worst performance in that I sort of threw in the towel early on and then made a series of choices I wouldn't have likely made otherwise.
I'm going to go through the exercise of estimating here when I get done online. Just came to fess up to the group first!
I don't feel off the rails or anything.. just indulging a bit more than normal for sure. I suppose part of that is vacation life. I do want to both acknowledge how much better I am on vacation now than I would have been before I lost the weight but also know that there is more progress I can make - all part of the journey and the fact there is always something to work on.
Welcome to the new members joining for August!! Looking forward to getting to know you all
Oh and @YinxFed the glasses are fab!!5 -
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Welcome @christhiann and @LoraineGB, I hope you get a lot of benefit from the group!
Looking gorgeous @YinxFed, the new glasses really suit you
I went for a run this morning, the first time in 3 months. It went better than I expected, and my calves/lungs didn't stop play. There was a little walking but I managed a solid 10 minutes of running in there too. Now to keep it up... I'm still going to do some lung function analysis and go to my GP if needs be.
I made it down to the allotment yesterday and had a good chat with somebody I'd seen but not spoken to before. I didn't get any strimming done (it was drizzling and it's not my strimmer to risk in the rain!) but got the strawberry runners potted up. I'd been to buy compost on the way and picked up two pepper plants and some spring onions, so those are now in the ground where the garlic was.
Work today, then allotment followed by more recipe transcribing and I'm aiming to clear the work surfaces in the utility and kitchen today as well. I've had a cereal bar for breakfast as I was pushed for time between running and therapy, but will probably have my Fridge Raiders (chicken bites which need using up!) and a yoghurt as well. Lunch is intended to be a banana sandwich, and dinner will be probably a breaded chicken fillet with salad.4 -
Welcome @LoraineGB nice to meet you!1
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I'm back Took yesterday off. After a couple of days of poor sleep and busy times I found myself in trigger hell ... too tired and too hungry. Full out binge mode. Back on track today. Good nights sleep last night and ready to go today. At least just one day ... a blip on the road to healthier living. 5
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@jan110144 I love your "blip on the road to healthier living" attitude. They happen, and we need a good toolbox to get past them. The attitude is the most important thing in there. Then there is the you that topped everyone in steps! WTG.
I had a bad night last night too - first one in ages. I forgot this, I forgot that, I need to pay this - on and on. You know those squirrels that get going in the brain and run around and around. Horrible little critters. So I'm out to attack the to-do list so that it does not attack me again tonight!5 -
@jugar I forgot to step on the scale this morning, please push me til tomorrow.
It will likely not be a green week as I let myself eat everything in sight this past weekend but I should burn it all off by next week. Tonight I have friends coming to watch my hockey game, so I'll have to step it up, plus this weekend we will be pouring the cement for a retaining wall and the calculation is for 20 bags at 30kg each that I will be loading and unloading from the truck. once that has cured in 7 days, I will be rearranging stones to cap the sides before back-filling with gravel, all by hand. It will be worth it, because in the end I will have a pad to install my new-to-me hot tub! the achy muscles are already looking forward to it.
Welcome new team members! This group has been the secret to my success with my health and weightloss goals, hopefully it will help you towards success as well.7 -
@LoraineGB welcome aboard! Gotta say, my jaw dropped that the prior homeowner took the stove with them?! that's one helluva hurdle.
welcome to other new friends too - this group is so great, hope you find the support you need with us!
I'm getting my movement in this week for sure but so is my credit card! about to head out for all new work shoes... I'm going sandals, mules, flats, slip-ons, and I really want a bright pink pair of heels to go with my new jeans and work tops. I don't know where this idea came from, since I have not previously been shoe-crazy. It might be that I am re-watching Sex & the City. thanks, Carrie!
feels very muggy out today so I'm glad my walk, yoga, and workout are all done for the day. I want to start August off with a green week as well but I do have friends staying with me starting tonight through Sunday evening and it is so hard to plan meals and going out with guests. it just doesn't really occur to my friends sometimes that I actually need to stick to a meal plan - and not drink more than like 1-2 days a week at the absolute most! we're going to cook tonight and go out tomorrow, but I have 0 clue what to do on Sat/Sun. Friday is usually the latest that I let myself do a night out because I like a few days of cushion before weigh-in tuesday to be more restrained. We'll see!
@DD265 good for you for getting that run in again!
@PlaneMonkey I hope we can get some before/after pics of your hot tub area, your home improvement projects are so inspiring and frankly badass to me!7 -
@PlaneMonkey please come and teach me everything you know! My DIY skills are passable, but your projects are next level!
@jugar I know those pesky squirrels very well. Having EVERYTHING written down does help although the lists can get overwhelming. Some things are scheduled (and recurring, like watering plants), then I've recently taken to 'starring' the optional tasks from each list that I want to achieve that day, and then I work from the star list and the calendar tasks. I also star them in the morning, rather than having an idealistic view of what future me should be doing!
@kali225 pink heels sound gorgeous! All you can do is check menus beforehand and maybe offer to be designated driver so you don't drink? If weather permits a BBQ, you could have a plate full of salad plus protein.
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