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WaistAways Team Chat - OCTOBER 2022

jugar
jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
edited October 2022 in Social Groups
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Here is your Team chat room for October 2022. This is where you weigh weekly, post your goals and progress, discuss any issues or topics of interest, share ideas, support your teammates, receive help when you need it, and dream big. Try to post often, and help each other succeed! Bookmark this thread to make it easy to land there any time.

We have five great teams. The group and team leaders are as follows:

Our Moderators:
Liselyn - @jugar
Megan - @Megan_smartiepants1970
Ashley - @minstrelofsarcasm
Jessica - @jessicakrall8

Our Team Captains:
Downsizers - @lindamtuck2018 and @Megan_smartiepants1970
Mission Slimpossibles - @broncobuddee and @trooworld
Weight No More - @minstrelofsarcasm and @melaniedscott
WaistAways - @jugar and @ashleycarole86
Shape Shifters - @jessicakrall8 and open

Our Team Motivators:
Downsizers - @fatfifties
Mission Slimpossibles - @katmary71
Weight No More - @rachelrjh
WaistAways - @conleywoods
Shape Shifters - @angmarie28 & @PatriceFitnessPal

HOW IT ALL WORKS: The October challenge runs from October 2nd - 29th. F2F months always start on a Sunday and end on a Saturday, so adjust your calendars!

Every challenger weighs in weekly on their chosen day right here in the team chat thread. At the end of each week, the tallies are done to determine the team and individuals with the most weight lost. The best losers are announced with full fanfare every Sunday. The team competition is all in good spirits - may the most losing win!

We also celebrate those small, steady losses. If you lose, however small an amount, you are in the green! At the end of the month, we celebrate everyone who lost at least a bit every week. You are heading steadily towards your goal even if you aren't at the top of the weight loss leaderboard.

To make your weigh-in easy to find for your team Captains, please put it right at the top of a message, and use this format:
Weigh In Day:
PW (Previous Weight):
CW (Current Weight):

If you miss two weigh-ins in a row without asking for a break, you will be dropped from the team, so be sure to inform your team captain if you are traveling, sick, or just need some time off. If you take a break, you can be excused for a week or two, or are moved to the Support Team for longer. You can remain on the Support Team for as long as you need to. You still participate in the discussions, you can weigh in if you want to, but it will not count in the weekly tally.

Once you reach your goal weight, you join the Goal Zone! You continue to weigh in every week. If you have 2 weeks above your self-defined goal zone, you go back to the regular team to lose that amount before it builds up. You will have a chance to hone those maintenance skills and stick with your team!

In addition to your own team, there are weekly F2F Full Group CHALLENGES. You can do all or none - it's up to you. Participating adds a lot to your success, so we hope to see you there often! These can involve anything fitness, health, or nutrition - and they’ll get you moving, thinking, and learning about this journey. Check the Announcements section for full group challenges.

Let’s show our fellow challengers some F2F love! Introduce yourselves right away, and let the new month and year begin!!
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  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    Welcome to October!

    This is our home for the month, where all of our joys and challenges take place. Please (re)introduce yourselves and set some goals and daily actions for the month. Focus on the small every day choices, and you will get where you want to go!

    I am Liselyn, co-captain along with @ashleycarole86 . I live in rural Québec, and I'm a retired university professor of music. My weight loss story? After being somewhat overweight for most of my life, I really packed it on while in an admin job that involved a lot of sitting, meetings, travel, and meals. I tried many times to lose, but it was not until I was 58 that I got really serious with both food and exercise. As of this month, I just hit 10 years on maintenance, always refining and making sure I don't have to do it all over again. Yes, it is possible to lose weight and get in shape during and after menopause!

    I know there are people on this team who have a lot to lose, others who have lost a lot and are closing in on their goals, and some who might be working on losses that are stubbornly resisting. There is much wisdom here, and the most important lesson we learn from each other time and time again is that it is not a straight shot, there will be trials and errors, and sticking with it when it feels like you have fallen off yet again is the best thing you can do for yourself. Plateaus can be good, but going back the way you came is not!

    Some helpful information/tools:
    Posting your daily updates
    We know from experience that posting daily (or as often as you can!) makes a huge difference to your success. Use any format you like to let everyone know how you are doing on your daily goals and habits. You can report on food, exercise, water, sleep, or whatever you are tracking and trying to stick with. While you're there, talk about how you are, ask questions, and if you can answer someone else, please do! Congratulate others, commiserate, enjoy someone's rant, or go ahead and rant yourself. It all helps make the kind of community where we are in each others' heads when the hand is reaching for that off-plan snack, or the couch is feeling way too inviting...

    Weighing in
    Please try to weigh in on time! When you post, put your weigh in at the TOP of a message, so it is clear and easy to find. If you cannot post your weight for whatever reason, please request a week off, or if you need a longer break, you can request to move to the "Support Team" where you can still participate but your weigh-ins will not be part of the weekly tally. This is where members who are ill, on vacation, or just needing a break can hang out for as long as needed.

    The F2F Habit Tracker
    If you want a simple place to track your most important habits, give this a try. You can see how your teammates are doing too :wink: The link and how-to info are under "Announcements" on the main F2F page here:
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10874909/habit-tracker-october-2022/p1?new=1

    So everyone, tell us a bit about you, your goals for the month, what steps you are going to work on. It's fun to know your name and where you live (if you're willing to share that), what brought you here, how your weight loss journey has been, and where you are headed now. Let the introductions roll!
  • Rachelw124
    Rachelw124 Posts: 6 Member
    Hello everyone my name is Rachel and I live in a small town in Southern Saskatchewan. I'm 29 going to be 30 on the 24. I have 3 kids 4,2 and 2 1/2 months. During my weight loss journey I have hit my goal weight but have almost gained all my weight back. I'm currently 187 lbs and my goal weight I'd 145 I joined this group to help me stay motivated to start again. My goal is to excersize at least 3 days a week, eat healthy and drink more water. It will feel great fitting into my clothes again and getting my confidence back! Any healthy fast meals and snack ideas I would love to hear!
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    Welcome @Rachelw124 - your goals sound great. Looking forward to being part of your journey!

    @LoraineGB So glad to hear you're loving your new spot. I've heard great things about pickleball.. good to be out enjoying the amenties. Your mom sounds like a hoot - will be a great month ahead I'm sure!

    @CupcakeCrusoe Recognition of the pitfalls that October can bring for you is so important. Your strategy for a reachable goal this month sounds perfect.
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    My name is Ashley, I'm 35 years and 11 months old today (;)) and I live in Alberta, Canada with my husband, my Maltese, and our two cats. My mom recently sold her house and moved into our basement with her dog as well. Her health hasn't been great, so it's easier for us to help this way.

    I work full time and my job is in transition to a lot more responsibility, and I'm stressed.

    I started my weight loss journey during COVID in Jan 2021 at 293 pounds. Earlier this year I reached my maintenance weight and I've been hovering in the 160-165 range most months. I did however travel a lot this summer and those vacations added some pounds back. So, I'm on the regular team for October and will be working on continued loss to get back to my 160-165 range.

    My husband @bowens1973 is also on the team and although he doesn't post much, this group is such an important part of our lives.

    He and I are fans of hiking, cycling (mostly on the Peloton for me), snowshoeing, and our summer place where we camp in a trailer and boat.

    He's our chef and cooks all the meals, so having his support has been so helpful. I am good at bringing the motivation and discipline.

    I haven't had as much free time in general and it's stressing me out. Some of my good self care behaviors have gotten bumped, so I need to work on ensuring I'm focusing on what's most important.

    Looking forward to a lovely fall with you all!

    Step Challenge
    I also co-captain with @jugar and my role is to host our step challenge.
    I've got everyone who paticipated in September down in October. If anyone other than @LoraineGB wants to make changes to their pledge, or we have anyone new that wants to join, just let me know.
    For everyone - it's ALL exercise minutes that count. So, I take steps and exercise minutes from each person, convert the exercise minutes to steps, and that's what counts towards your pledge.
    If you haven't joined yet and want to, just let me know if you need any more info to get started. Reporting in to someone is often key to staying accountable!
  • CupcakeCrusoe
    CupcakeCrusoe Posts: 1,425 Member
    ashleycarole86 wrote: »
    If you haven't joined yet and want to, just let me know if you need any more info to get started. Reporting in to someone is often key to staying accountable!

    Oh, I don't know if you still have me down for exercise minutes, but I'm game for October! We'll say my goal weekly is 4 classes, so 240 minutes a week! Thanks!
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,458 Member
    The October Week 1 Group Challenge is open and ready to begin on Sun, Oct 2nd. I hope you'll join us each day this week for Daily Journaling. It's something creative and a little different. Here's your link:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10874984/october-week-1-group-challenge-daily-journal-prompts#latest

    Hope to see you there!
    Jessica :smiley:
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    CupcakeCrusoe wrote: »
    ashleycarole86 wrote: »
    If you haven't joined yet and want to, just let me know if you need any more info to get started. Reporting in to someone is often key to staying accountable!

    Oh, I don't know if you still have me down for exercise minutes, but I'm game for October! We'll say my goal weekly is 4 classes, so 240 minutes a week! Thanks!

    Got you down - thank you!
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    Looking forward to a new month. September was a challenge for me. Just going to keep focusing on the basics and doing what I need to do. Life will always be full of ups and downs.

    Today, after I finished my on-call duties, my husband and I picked up a friend of his from work and the three of us drove to Canmore to bike the Legacy Trail together. I did just over 40K with his friend and Brad (the speedy guy he is) went on ahead and did an extra 20K or so. She had to get back to meet family coming in from out of town, so we skipped our usual meal or drink in Banff (although we did quickly pop into town).

    When we got home, our dog needed her exercise, so we did a nice walk too.

    Lots of good exercise!

    Tomorrow we are going hiking with a different coworker of Brad's. Sort of a coincidence we have two events in one weekend, but leaning in and saying yes to exercise is always a good thing in my life!
  • LoraineGB
    LoraineGB Posts: 926 Member
    @ashleycarole86

    Sun 13,683
    Mon 13,765
    Tue 14,032
    Wed 10,143
    Thu 17,154
    Fri 14,930
    Sat 12,376
  • conleywoods
    conleywoods Posts: 986 Member
    @jugar I was too late for weigh in this week! I stayed the same...barely. I will catch up later, lots of activities for the kids, renting trumpets and husband's 40th birthday waterslide bash!
  • YinxFed
    YinxFed Posts: 1,094 Member
    Greetings Friends!

    Sunday weigh in:

    PW - 184.9
    CW - 184.9

  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    @bobagurl2017
    Everything about that just sounds wonderful. Love the flow of a perfect day and the energy it brings.

    @YinxFed
    Way to hold steady and get our first week of October off to the right start.
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    10/1 exercise:
    8448 steps
    114 minutes outdoor cycling
  • minstrelofsarcasm
    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 2,576 Member
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  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,360 Member
    Hi Everyone! My name is Lauren and I live in North Carolina. I have had trouble with weight my whole life and have yo-yo'd quite a bit. I love reading everyone's posts and hearing about your journey. My goal for the month always seems to be the same, track my food intake every day, but I haven't managed to do this yet. I tend to track on days that I do well, and then not track if I'm having an "off" day(s). My plan to change this is to set an alarm for 8pm to remind myself to look at my food tracker and make sure it is up to date.

    @ashleycarole86 I would like to join the step challenge. My goal is 5,000 steps per day. I do well on days that I exercise, but the other days I tend to get about 3,000 steps. Time to slowly increase this! Does this challenge start today? Or was it Oct 1?
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    edited October 2022
    And a different set of bravos for the final results for September...

    Green weigh-ins all the way through @KellyBgetsfit - wonderful accomplishment. That consistency put you in first for our team for September.
    @kellie_erin @MoonlitMuse Nice work as well ladies!!
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    @lauren_989
    Wonderful, glad to have you.
    The challenge starts today, Sun Oct 2. The week to report on will run Sunday to Saturday :)
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    Before I forget! Last week's somewhat spotty exercise for you @ashleycarole86 :

    Sunday - 10,292 + 45 bike
    Monday - 8193 + 15 Pilates + 45 bike
    Tuesday - 6778
    Wednesday - 6751+ 25 Pilates + 45 bike
    Thursday - 13,555
    Friday - 9057 + 35 Pilates
    Saturday - 11,899 + 45 bike
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    This was a very quiet day. My vegetable garden is now officially closed for the winter - last parsnips, winter squash, and lettuces came out today. Now it will be time to plant the winter rye and let it all go to sleep. And then I'll be all impatient for there to be a lot of snow so I can try out my new snowshoeing boots!

    So how is everyone showing up this week? What are the things you commit to - what will you look for ways to do rather than avoid?

    Maybe it is a magic number - calories, grams of the macro of your choice, minutes of exercise. Let's make this week count!
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    Don't forget! Weigh-ins due for today -
    @Rachelw124 (even though you just started, today is your week 1 weigh-in day!)

    And for Monday:
    @CarolAnnM2
    @MoonlitMuse

    Thanks :smile:
  • DD265
    DD265 Posts: 651 Member
    Sure feels like October with the weather and dark nights - properly autumnal now.

    I'm Katie, 34, near Nottingham in the UK with my husband and our two cats. I've been overweight my whole adult life and earlier this year was diagnosed with binge eating disorder. As part of my battle with that, I've moved to the support team here rather than weighing in. It's a very strange thing because I feel like losing weight requires rules, and too many/too restrictive rules can be triggering for BED. My last therapy session is this week, and I've started reading a book by a well known/recognised psychologist on the subject. We shall see.
    jugar wrote: »
    This was a very quiet day. My vegetable garden is now officially closed for the winter - last parsnips, winter squash, and lettuces came out today. Now it will be time to plant the winter rye and let it all go to sleep. And then I'll be all impatient for there to be a lot of snow so I can try out my new snowshoeing boots!

    We're in the process of harvesting everything from the allotment, too. It feels a little sad, but I'm also looking forward to taking the crop rotation beds back to bare soil (so. many. weeds.) then sowing a green manure for winter. Plus I could do with spending a little more productive time at home, rather than always being down at the allotment. ;)

    I said in September's thread that I would drink 2L of fruit infused water a day. I've realised this is a little unrealistic, partly due to cost/the amount of fruit I'd go through, but 2L of either fruit infused water or cordial is achievable. I also want to start doing my lunch time walks to feed the ducks and birds again; it's good to get out of the house, and gives my walks a purpose as otherwise I end up at the shop. Stopping the snack-shopping is my other goal for October.
  • KellyBgetsfit
    KellyBgetsfit Posts: 1,713 Member
    Steps
    Sun 7575
    Mon 13009
    Tues 11,871
    Wed 10,938
    30 min intervals
    Thurs 11,881
    30 min intervals
    Fri 14,273
    Sat 12,385

    My fitbit also says I swam multiple days. Does anyone else get that???
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