WaistAways Team Chat - OCTOBER 2022
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@jugar
Could barely make out that it's bras.. fun picture! I've spent a decent amount of time in France, but Toulouse is a place I've never been. Looks fun!
10/15 exercise:
10266 steps
What's everyone's plans for a healthy Sunday? We are looking forward to our bike ride!2 -
Happy Sunday, Friends!
Here's my weigh-in:
PW - 186.1
CW - 185.7
Back later with my stats.
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Good weigh-in to start our week 3 @YinxFed
Congrats to our team winners for week 2, and special congrats to @lauren_989 who also placed 3rd overall! Way to go.. keep up the great momentum!!
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Steps
Sun 11,969
Mon 12,723
30 min intervals
Tues 15,129
Wed 13,163
Thurs 17,292
Fri 22,814
Sat 7,182
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Today, I tried a new Barre workout and I loved it!!! I am working on my meal plan for the week, exercise plan, and then I will go to the store and meal prep. My goal is to check in more often this week. I have not been keeping up.7
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Here are my Exercise and Steps stats for the last 7 days, Ashley @ashleycarole86
Sunday - 2280
Monday - 2957 / 28 mins Caroline Girvan Full Body Dumbbell workout
Tuesday - 2536 / 36 mins Caroline Girvan Circuits Series Day 5 - Full Body HIIT
Wednesday - 8800
Thursday - 5334 / 41 mins GrowithJo Cardio
Friday - 5276
Saturday - 7817 / 45 mins GrowithJo Standing Abs
So this week I am starting a new Caroline Girvan program - Epic Heat. That should take me through to Christmas (or thereabouts, I might find myself doing less than the 5 workouts a week that the plan recommends!)
Hope everyone is well. @jugar loving your trip reports as they come in. @micki48 I'm sure you'll find your mojo soon. I'm rooting for you. Well done @jane_76 for exercising your staying power and fronting an ugly weigh-in. I'm often tempted to ask for a pass when I know that an ugly number is likely (I weigh myself every day so I can see how the wind's blowing, so to speak!) So well done for swerving that emotion this time.
Well, I have to get supper started - cottage pie tonight.
TTFN
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Steps:
Sunday: 8,574
Monday: 5,668
Tuesday: 7,948
Wednesday: 9,051
Thursday: 3,528
Friday: 2,925
Saturday: 12,146
As I said earlier, Thursday and Friday I was in a decent slump. It sometimes happens after I weigh in, even if it's a good one. I think about all the weight I have to lose still, and then I have one off meal, and it spirals down. Luckily, I am back on track and re-focused again. I am very thankful for this group!
Today, I went for a walk/jog at the park. It is a beautiful day here today, 76F and mostly sunny! I think my goal for the end of the year is that I will be a runner (jogger). When I started working out at OrangeTheory, I was a power walker. Back in May I decided to start jogging some. It's amazing how far I have come in the past few months with my walk/jog!6 -
Well, that was a lovely day - and I hope you are all having some good times too. I was privileged to play for the first time with an 80 year-old violinist who has had a great career as performer and conductor. He is one of those musicians who is able to let the music unfold, give everything the exact amount of space it needs, and take you to the next bit. It is so nice to play with him. I hope I'm still going that strong at 80!! Tomorrow the cellist arrives, and we get into the hard work in earnest.
Eating has been good. I am sticking with my usual breakfast of apple, yogurt, and a few almonds. Today's main meal at 1 pm was fabulous - delicately cooked squid, very simply seasoned and absolutely delicious, with vegetables, salad, and a small but terrific helping of freshly cut fries. Oh yeah. Who needs dessert after that?? And dinner was pure veg - our hosts made dal and that did the job. I'm off to bed soon. I'll try to get my steps and exercise for last week reported. This week is starting well!
Quick! reminders for upcoming weigh-ins:
@Rachelw124 - hope you're still with us! Don't miss this week
@CarolAnnM2
@MoonlitMuse
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Middle of October already? Geez! I’m glad the bronchitis is gone and my energy improved. I’m getting up early to go to the aquarobics class at 6:00 but wanted to touch base with you lovelies first.
I’m planning to focus on increasing vegetarian fare (legumes, etc.) this week and also increase gentle stretching. I overdid it on squats the other day and my left knee has been wingeing. Getting back to pool exercises has been great. Time for more walking again!
Have a great start to the week. I’m heading to bed.
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Today was a great day! I was up at 5 and I crushed some productivity early, including a walk with my dog. All before my hubby was up!
Around lunch, we made our way to Canmore, and did our bike ride to Banff and back (with an add on to make it longer). 60 KM, and Brad was impressed with my pace. I pushed hard!
We stopped for lunch in Banff, and I chose an item from the guiltless grill! Felt great about that.
And yeah, the other great thing was when we were home I made a decent amount of progress with house cleaning. When I'm stressed, everything bugs me.. and how messy I felt our house got over the summer with us being away every weekend was one thing. One of my qualities as a perfectionist is I tend not to want to start something unless I can do it perfectly and fully. I also tend to procrastinate if something is stressing me. A coworker shared a concept of moving the needle 1% as a focus on getting things done... you don't have to do it all, but just improve things by 1%. It's so relevant to weight loss too! So yeah, I used that and just did the thing (whatever I could) and I have to say.. it made me feel a ton better!
I am wiped. We taped the Bills game and we're watching it late and then heading to bed. I have a super busy work week including business travel Wed/Thurs, my wedding anniversary Wed (crappy timing on the travel) which will be celebrated with a night out on Friday, and a decent amount of plans next weekend too. Rather than get overwhelmed thinking about it, I'll try to live in the moment and only focus on what's right in front of me.
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Good morning WaistAways!
@ashleycarole I did 420 exercise minutes last week, goal 240.
It's my birthday week! Weight's a little up, but I'm not off the rails, so back to drinking my water and going for one perfect day until my birthday.6 -
I am re-reading the book atomic habits by james clear and he mentions the 1% changes. @ashleycarole86 you are right how 1% adds up. I am the same way that if I can't do it right, why do it at all? I have been working on my mindset of if I have a bad snack or meal that doesn't mean it has to be a bad day. I highly recommend reading this book if you haven't! It's not specifically about weight loss but his theory about habits can help in any area of your life.2
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Weigh in Day: MONDAY
PW: 197.9
CW: 196.8
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Hope everyone is well. @jugar loving your trip reports as they come in. @micki48 I'm sure you'll find your mojo soon. I'm rooting for you. Well done @jane_76 for exercising your staying power and fronting an ugly weigh-in. I'm often tempted to ask for a pass when I know that an ugly number is likely (I weigh myself every day so I can see how the wind's blowing, so to speak!) So well done for swerving that emotion this time.
Thanks, @YinxFed - means a lot.
Doing the best I can to not have it derail me. One day at a time.
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Another great working day here in Southern France. The most difficult piece I have to play hit the rehearsal hall today, and it was a bit scary, but by the end we were able to get a bit more relaxed and even a bit cheeky and having fun. I think it will be fine! Just those dratted E#s... hate the things on the baroque flute. They are fine on the modern flute, but nasty on the historical instrument. But we'll make it! Playing in a very old castle should make it easier, right? All the guys I'm working with are amazing, which also helps. Tomorrow night is the concert, then the recording work starts Wednesday. Wish us luck!
Updates for weigh-ins:
Only 3 are due, but all 3 missed last week's weigh-in. I hope you're able to be here this week!!
@Rachelw124
@MoonlitMuse
@JEB03253
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I'm not sure my steps will make much sense for last week, but here there are. The fitbit did not update to the new time zone so I think things might be a bit wonky, but at least the totals should be OK.
Sunday - 6971 + 55 minutes bike
Monday - 10,242 + 20 Pilates
Tuesday - 11,110 + 30 Pilates
Wednesday - 13,845 + 15 Pilates
Thursday - 12,809
Friday - 18,553
Saturday - 10,131
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Happy birthday week @CupcakeCrusoe - I always like to take a week to celebrate my birthday too. Hope you've got a great week lined up.
@jugar thank you for bringing us with you to Toulouse - I love France.
I have had a busy day today. I'm getting all of my lecture material together for Wednesday. I'm slowly getting my head around what I need to do to tick all of the college academic boxes. It's an uphill journey at the moment, but I'm getting there.
Did an energetic workout with Caroline Girvan (YouTube) this morning and I will definitely be feeling sore tomorrow. I also took a lot of new measurements this morning and that was pleasantly revealing. Seems like I've shaved a little bit off my BMI, although the changes in inches overall were nominal.
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@lauren_989 It's funny you mention that because I have read that book.. read it last year I think! I have a terrible memory for those things so when my boss was mentioning the 1% rule I had no idea there was any overlap to that book. It's such a great concept though and it's helping me keeping the feelings of overwhelm at bay.
@CupcakeCrusoe Getting that dance on I see... happy birthday week. Enjoy celebrating wonderful you!
@jugar As an appreciator of music but someone with no musical talent, it's so fun to hear about your work! Brad is volunteering for a piano event here in Calgary called Honens (not sure if you know it?) this weekend and as a gift back to volunteers he gets free tickets to the shows, so we're going to get to see a lot of world renowned pianists over the next 10+ days or so.. looking forward to it!
@YinxFed It's so motivating when measurements tell a story... I haven't done many of those but it definitely gives a different pulse for sure.
10/16 exercise:
9209 steps + 144 minutes outdoor cycling
My knees are a tiny bit sore from our big bike ride yesterday, but nothing major. Had a more sedentary day that I wanted due to having to work late and then having plans for a video call with my MIL. Need to get to bed early!
@micki48
@LoraineGB
@bobagurl2017 (for 10/15 only)
Hoping to get your week 2 steps for 10/9-10/15 by tomorrow if possible as I'm travelling for business Wednesday4 -
Hello and happy Monday night! I have been keeping up with posts but then run out of time to post myself. I just want you all to know I love reading your posts and hearing about your journey. @jugar the trip sounds amazing! I would love to hear the recording. @YinxFed Nice work on reducing the BMI! @CupcakeCrusoe Happy Birthday week. @ashleycarole86 Nice work on the bike ride.
I had a very restful weekend and I so needed that. I love mellow time at home, it recharges my battery like nothing else. I am still sore from physical therapy which feels a bit ridiculous. My husband and I had massages for Friday date night. I was a real mess in the upper back area! I had a perfect day today and that felt good. Work has kinda blown up again. Everything is in chaos and there are some many changes I can't keep up. I don't think things are heading in a good direction. May take time to shake out. My boss is really into learning things the hard way. I really hope she moves out of this phase soon!
I made some terrariums this weekend and they turned out so good!
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