Shape Shifters Team Chat - AUGUST 2022

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  • frankwbrown
    frankwbrown Posts: 13,033 Member
    Daily Step goal: 10,000
    Tue 8/2: 9,368
    Wed 8/3: 9,484
    Thu 8/4: 13,195
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,480 Member
    KHill875 wrote: »
    KHill875
    Friday weigh in
    PW: 143.9
    CW: IDK

    Thank you for the kind words about our beloved dog, Addy. I wish I had better news. Our son had surgery on Tuesday. His recovery has been a hot mess and unfortunately put us back in the hospital on Wednesday night. I don't have access to a scale currently, but I know it is not going to be a good number.

    @KHill875 Weigh in anytime over the weekend and just let me know...we'll get you caught up. Don't worry about it gal...you're doing the most important thing supporting your family and just breathing...just make it through each day. Thinking of you...
    Jessica
  • PatriceFitnessPal
    PatriceFitnessPal Posts: 1,468 Member
    @kHill875 and @bearchested - I’m so sorry to hear your son is struggling after his surgery. I hope one of the pediatric occupational therapists, physical therapist, or speech-language pathologists, can help him with his swallowing.

    I’m sure he’s comforted by your stays with him in the hospital and it’s tough to balance care for your daughter, son, and sick cat. Hang in there and I hope you can call in some respite care to help you get some rest!

    Take care and I hope life shifts in a more positive direction soon!
  • bassclef
    bassclef Posts: 29 Member
    Bassclef
    Friday weigh in
    PW 188
    CW 189
  • PatriceFitnessPal
    PatriceFitnessPal Posts: 1,468 Member
    @Angmarie28 - What a week of car trouble. It’s a good thing you can access a family discount on the car repairs — yikes!

    @frankwbrown - I’m always inspired by your step count and activity level!

    @cre804 - How disappointing that you had to cancel your massage appointment. I hope you and your husband both feel better soon and you still get a chance to treat yourself to a massage. Congratulations on the loss.

    @leni1us - I’ve read about the way our bodies need water for muscle repair, too. Good for you keeping a positive attitude and building your fitness level and exercise habit.

    Enjoy the weekend, Shape Shifters!
  • izzyred9400
    izzyred9400 Posts: 1,045 Member
    Izzyred9400
    Sat weigh in
    PW 137.8
    CW 137.8
    LTD 13.2
    Steps
    8/1 13,155
    8/2 13,050
    8/3 11,344
    8/4 15,689
    8/5 15,914
    Good morning Shape Shifters ! It's great to see some new people on here & the returners to the team.My name is Izzy & I live in England with my hubby & 2 adults sons.I have been on MFP on & off for several years as I seem to struggle to maintain my weight & yoyo constantly or stand still like I did this week.
    I am 62 but I have always been very active & enjoy my local gym & pool which is 5 mins walk away from my house.I love dancing & go to a Dance fit class at the gym around 3x a week.Our family is car less so we walk everywhere or rely on public transport.I also like going for walks around my neighbourhood with friends or alone.
    I do like a nice glass or two of Marlborough Sauvigion Blanc,but do try to limit it to weekends only but don't always succeed .
    Thank you for pointing this out to the team @Jessicakrall8 🤪🤪 Haha I forgive you !
    As for how I incorporate it to my food dairy, yes I list it as part of my meals.I know I should plan ahead but usually don't.Luckily I don't often go above my daily allowance.As I'm quite active I usually have some leeway on exercise calories used.

    @leni1us I haven't tried any low calorie wines.I can't imagine that they taste the same but maybe I should try some.
    @KHill875 @bearchested I'm so sorry your young Son is having such a hard time after his op.As well as your loss & sick pets,I hope your family has a better time this month.
    @pedal_power your photos look amazing,it looks like you live in a beautiful place.
    @angemarie they say bad things come in threes,hope some good fortune comes your way.At least with your connections it wasn't too pricey !
    Have a good weekend everyone 🥰

  • Tiguan26
    Tiguan26 Posts: 3 Member
    edited August 2022
    Hi SHAPESHIFTERS! hope you've all had a good week. Today is the day I weigh in.

    PW 17ST 10LBS
    CW 17ST 5LBS
  • kateineu
    kateineu Posts: 15 Member
    edited August 2022
    Hi all

    I am Katerina and live in France, just outside of Paris. I am new here although have been using MFP on and off for years. Here's my first weigh-in report:

    Username: kateineu
    Saturdays
    Previous weight-180 lbs
    Current weight-177.3 lbs
  • nancyinmiami
    nancyinmiami Posts: 156 Member
    edited August 2022
    Username: nancyinmo
    PW: 215
    CW: 217.4

    I knew there would be a gain as I just returned from a two week vacation. But I’m feeling positive and ready to get back on track!
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,480 Member
    Tiguan26 wrote: »
    Hi SHAPESHIFTERS! hope you've all had a good week. Today is the day I weigh in.

    PW 17ST 10LBS
    CW 17ST 5LBS

    I converted for you this week, but in the future, please post your weigh-ins as converted to pounds. It just helps to keep everything consistent. Nice loss!
    Jessica
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,480 Member
    The Aug Week 2 Group Challenge is posted and ready to begin on Sunday, Aug 7th. Join me for This or That Bingo...a very unusual challenge this week. Let's be open to crazy and just have fun this week. Invite a friend! Hope to see you there!

    Here's your link:
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10871008/aug-week-2-group-challenge-this-or-that-bingo/p1?new=1

    Jessica :blush:
  • Nataliewr0403
    Nataliewr0403 Posts: 71 Member
    Nataliewr0403

    Saturday
    PW 137.4
    CW 136.6

    Steps
    8/5. 6709

    It seems like we are all going thru some troubles, kids, fur babies, health, etc. at times there are hard to deal with and we keep finding strength to keep going so this is my phrase for the week: If you cannot find a reason to dance, find a reason to sing.
    Hope you all have a great week.
  • KHill875
    KHill875 Posts: 156 Member
    KHill875
    Friday weigh in
    PW: 143.9
    CW: 144.4

    Not as bad as I thought it was going to be. My husband took the night shift last night, so I got to sleep at home tonight. Thanks for understanding.
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 663 Member
    Steps for Thursday 8/4 and Friday, 8/5:

    THU: 12,725

    FRI: 15,302

    Weigh-in tomorrow!
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,480 Member
    Walela617 wrote: »
    Steps for Thursday 8/4 and Friday, 8/5:

    THU: 12,725

    FRI: 15,302

    Weigh-in tomorrow!

    @Walela617 Make sure you see my reply to you on pg 3 or 4 of this thread...concerns your steps and the step challenge...let me know about 7/31 please. Great stepping you're doing so far this month! WOOHOO!
    Jessica
  • CasandraW
    CasandraW Posts: 648 Member
    CasandraW
    Saturday weigh in
    PW 228.4
    CW 230.2

    Hi sorry just a quick post. I’ve been home for almost a week for our two weeks in Europe. I’m happy with the 2 lb gain considering all the pasta, pizza and desserts I had. Lots and lots of walking though.

    Off cross border shopping in Michigan today. Love seeing all the things you have in the US vs Canada. Unfortunately it seems inflation has hit a little harder here.
  • LaurieWrobo
    LaurieWrobo Posts: 1,464 Member
    Steps:
    8/3 7,087
    8/4 6,916
    8/5 6,197
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,480 Member
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    Nine missing weigh ins this week (incl today):
    @Jax_Grim
    @gofishs
    @JenHul
    @Motiv8tedMom
    @StacyAru
    @ewilhelm2487
    @SavageMrsMoose
    @ac204
    @Valentina_99v


    Stats begin early tomorrow morning (way before I'm up), so please report in ASAP. Thanks!

    Steppers...there are lots of white empty spaces on this week's chart...report your steps.

    Jessica
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,480 Member
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    Step Challenge Results for July

    Week 1 - @Pupowl - 122,873 steps
    Week 2 - @Pupowl - 116,383 steps
    Week 3 - @Pupowl - 117,420 steps
    Week 4 - @Pupowl - 105,905 steps
    Week 5 - @SavageMrsMoose - 119,386 steps

    Top 3 Overall

    1. @Pupowl with 473,478 steps!!!
    2. @FrankWBrown with 384,427 steps!!
    3. @SavageMrsMoose with 357,416 steps!


    As a team, we racked up nearly 3.3 million steps! Amazing feat guys...great job! Hope you're having good results so far for August! Thanks for participating!
    Jessica
  • angmarie28
    angmarie28 Posts: 2,885 Member
    Happy Saturday everyone. Anyone doing anything fun this weekend? I get to work, whats new. My coworker/good friends grandbaby was being morn so i picked up her shift today and I always work Sunday.

    Both mine and my sons car is still in the shop but we figured out that my sons cars issues is NOT the head gaskets, thank god. But funny how things work out, my van has some tranny issues so ive been looking for a vehical, now 2 of our 3 vehicals are in the shop, I was using my moms spare and today she called me saying there was a decent SUV that her work would sell me for a good price, so I went and bought a random vehical today 😂
  • frankwbrown
    frankwbrown Posts: 13,033 Member
    Daily Step goal: 10,000
    Fri 8/5: 16,068
    Sat 8/6: 10,477
  • PatriceFitnessPal
    PatriceFitnessPal Posts: 1,468 Member
    @angmarie28 - Congratulations on the newer car! I hope you get a break from work soon.
  • leni1us
    leni1us Posts: 870 Member
    leni1us
    8/5 7,892
    8/6 11,763 (walked on the beach with a friend for an hour)
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 663 Member
    Hi Jessica,

    Good morning and Happy Sunday! I thought I posted but probably forgot. I didn't log any steps for Sunday 7/31 because I wasn't wearing my wellness watch and that's usually a rest day for me. I checked my watch and I must have had it on in the morning because it does show 133 steps. (Negligible)!
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 663 Member
    edited August 2022
    Walela617 (All-Time HIGHEST weight was 217.0 lbs. on 2/29/2008)
    (Sunday) Weigh-In Day
    PW: 164.0 lbs (previous weight-07/31)
    CW: 160.2 lbs (current weight-08/07)
    LTD: -3.8 lbs (optional loss to date for August Challenge)
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  • ac204
    ac204 Posts: 147 Member
    Ac204
    Friday
    PW 194.4
    CW 193.2
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,480 Member
    angmarie28 wrote: »
    Happy Saturday everyone. Anyone doing anything fun this weekend? I get to work, whats new. My coworker/good friends grandbaby was being morn so i picked up her shift today and I always work Sunday.

    Both mine and my sons car is still in the shop but we figured out that my sons cars issues is NOT the head gaskets, thank god. But funny how things work out, my van has some tranny issues so ive been looking for a vehical, now 2 of our 3 vehicals are in the shop, I was using my moms spare and today she called me saying there was a decent SUV that her work would sell me for a good price, so I went and bought a random vehical today 😂

    Hey @angmarie28 I left you an IM but haven't received a response...could be the wonky mail system. Please shoot me an email...want to have a chat when you have a second. Thanks!

    So sorry you're having all this car trouble at one time...it seems it's always something, doesn't it? Hope it gets better soon!
    Jessica
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 663 Member
    edited August 2022
    Point of interest. I did some research online because my scale says my body water percentage is low. Here's what I found:

    The normal range for adult women varies between 45% and 60%. For men, the ideal body water percentage fluctuates between 50% and 65% of the total body. In babies, that number is much higher. The norm is considered to be between 75% and 78%, dropping to 65% by one year of age. I also found this:

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    Source: https://healthline.com/health/body-water-percentage#body-water-charts Lots more interesting body water info here!
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,480 Member
    Hey Team:

    Lots of NWIs last week...nearly half. Just a reminder that if something comes up, please send your captain an IM or make a quick posting to let me know you have to work, go out of town, have a family emergency, spur of the moment vacation, etc and I can fill in your weigh in early, sometimes excuse you for the week, etc. Likewise, if your weigh in day isn't working with your current schedule, it's very easy to move you to another day, just let me know. I'm happy to help in any way I can. If your message requires privacy, you can always email me at jakrall@cox.net and I'll help if I can...or at least lend an ear while you vent.

    Hope you're all having a phenomenal weekend and are planning for a great week ahead! I'm not ready for Monday myself...gonna be a BUSY week! (Is there any other kind?!) LOL! WE WILL SURVIVE!

    Jessica
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