WaistAways Team Chat - OCTOBER 2022
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Hi everyone! Well, after one day with my son, who was complaining of being so tired, he tested positive for covid. He had just come back from a business trip in Charleston, SC. So, it looks like once we make sure he has everything he needs, we will head back to Pennsylvania and hope and pray we don’t get it. (Again for me!)
It’s a bit of a bummer, but that’s life. Haven’t told my daughter, who we live with yet. I was going to get my booster this coming week after having covid at the end of July.
Need to get myself together. So many thoughts. Happy travels @jugar.
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I hope your son gets over covid quickly @micki48 and that he hasn't passed it on to you.
@jugar the greenhouse project is no where near completion lol. Mostly due to the weather and some substantial under-estimation of how long these things take. Also there have been a few small delays due to mistakes/lack of preparation plus one significant albeit cosmetic screw up involving 9x 40kg concrete slabs and the internal car boot trim. Oops.
@eggfreak it's been really interesting to look at the patterns of my bingeing. In the past, when I was calorie counting, I'd avoid tracking any binges because it was a 'failure', whereas now it's just information, and the only goal in tracking is to get that information.
I have just spent 15 minutes actively practising CBT (back to my 'unhelpful thoughts' diary from therapy) because I am feeling as though I've spent the last few days messing up and anxiety is kicking my kitten, but I also don't feel like bingeing is the answer so that's massive progress.
Step 2 of the BED is regular eating, and I've fallen over a couple of times by not having my snacks prepared, so the last few days I've been working hard to ensure I take a snack with me - cereal bar, apple etc - when I am possibly going to be out over my planned snack time. I had an apple and sausage roll at the allotment yesterday, and a cereal bar in the car this morning! I've also had a couple of missed/late breakfasts from sleeping in, but I adjust the timings for my other meals to compensate, so I'll let those slide. Sleep is important and it's not as regular a thing as I make it sound lol.
I've been thinking about the rest-of-year challenge, and I'm going to be somebody who tackles unhelpful thinking patterns by writing at least one thing in a CBT thought diary each day.7 -
Steps
Sun 13,200
30 min Barre
Mon 14,353
Tues 14,466
30 min intervals
Wed 10,623
Thurs 14,982
Fri 13,252
30 min intervals
Sat 8,2135 -
I got in 3 workouts this past week, which is an increase. I would like to get up to 5 days. I would like to lose a few more pound before the holiday but the scale isn't moving much.
Tomorrow I get to take my Kindergarteners on our first field trip since before Covid!!! I am so excited....but the weather is going to be horrible and we are going to the Pumpkin Patch. Wish me luck.6 -
Love the way you look at that @KellyBgetsfit .. it's not about doing it all at once.. but building on where we are at. Hope the pumpkin patch field trip is a ton of fun!
@micki48 What an absolute bummer. So sorry to hear your trip has been derailed...
@DD265 Thanks for sharing your BED insights... I think there are many of us that get a lot out of it
The snow continues!! Today Brad and I will be spending our afternoon at two performances as part of the Honens piano competition. In between, we will go out for dinner. I am on call this morning and have some things to do around the house so I'm not confident a workout will be fit in. I actually have a really busy week this week because of Honens, work, and other things, so I'll need to be extra mindful of my choices!
Safe travels home @jugar ... that sounds like it was quite the experience. Was fun to be along for the ride
10/22 exercise:
5842 steps
62 minutes Peloton4 -
@KellyBgetsfit good luck indeed with the outing! Weather at the end of October is terribly unreliable. I hope it goes well!
@DD265 Sorry to hear about your cinderblock mishap - those kinds of things can really kick us in the **kitten. I'm impressed with the way you are getting hold of your thinking and how you react without resorting to a binge. This is great progress, and it sounds like it is the kind of rational approach that forms a reliable set of tools. Keep sharing how it works - I am sure many will try some of these ideas.
I'm in a rather depressing hotel near the airport, but at least there is a good-sounding restaurant very close by. Otherwise it is in the rather industrial zone without much to recommend it. That will help me get a good night's sleep, I figure - nothing else to do!
Here is the sign-up thread for new members who might want to join us for November. If you have friends who might enjoy our little group, send them along!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10876411/registration-for-new-members-november-2022/p1?new=1
This is only for NEW people - you are all automatically in for November unless you tell me otherwise. Thanks!5 -
Happy Sunday Team!
My weigh-in results:
PW - 185.7
CW - 185.7
You know what? I was expecting a gain (a small one, but a gain none the less), so I am beyond happy that I managed to stay where I was.
I've loved reading everyone's news, as usual.
Hopefully you're now safely home @jugar? It's been so great that you included us on your trip - really felt exposed to a bit of France from your regular updates!
@KellyBgetsfit your field trip to the Pumpkin Patch sounds like it will be so much fun - whatever the weather! Be sure to share pictures.
@micki48 So sorry to hear that your son has Covid - particularly as you'd travelled for 10 hours to see him. But I bet he was super glad to see you after such a long time. Stay safe.
@DD265 I love your idea about journalling. I need to do that more regularly and you've inspired me - thank you!
Today I slept in so late that I could hardly believe what time it was when I finally got up! But as hubby told me - my body must have needed it! And I feel so much better now - I didn't even realise that I was slowly wearing myself out.
This coming week will also be busy but I feel that I can do whatever needs to be done. I have my first online lecture to produce for my apprentices and on Friday I will be in college to support my colleagues deliver a BootCamp session for some railroad workers. A new experience for me, but I have a lot of support.
This week I plan to:
1. Do 4xCaroline Girvan (Epic Heat) workouts this week.
2. Keep to my water drinking goals.
3. Take my collagen and vitamins every day (I need them and I've started to slack off a bit).
4. Take 2 lunchtime walks.
Happy Sunday, Friends!5 -
Ashley @ashleycarole86 Here are my step and exercise stats for the last 7 days:
Sunday 16th Oct - 2577
Monday 17th - 2452 / 48 mins Caroline Girvan Epic Heat Day 1 - Uncomplicated Legs Complexes
Tuesday 18th - 2459 / 48 mins CG Epic Heat Day 2 - Superior Shoulders
Wednesday 19th - 9874
Thursday 20th - 2632
Friday 21st - 4587 / 39 mins CG Epic Heat Day 3 - Lower Body Legs
Saturday 22nd - 3109 / 41mins CG Epic Heat Day 4 - Full Body Fuse
This week's goal is to get my steps up - they look pretty pathetic at the moment!
TTFN
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Sunday: 10,168
Monday: 2,249
Tuesday: 3,025
Wednesday: 3,034
Thursday: 6,569
Friday: 5,693
Saturday: 12,653
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PW: 166.0
CW: 166.0
Sorry, been super busy. Can I change my weekly weigh in to Saturday?
Steps-
Sun: 15931
Mon: 14525
Tues: 13727
Weds: 12059
Thurs: 10083
Fri: 13051
Sat: 123175 -
@bobagurl2017 no problem to change to Saturday, but it is the only day of the week where you cannot be late! Great job on the steps - love those numbers.3
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I'm just about to crawl into bed for my last night in France. It will feel good to get back home tomorrow, even though it will be a 30 hour day.
Here are my steps for the week:
Sunday - 10,086
Monday - 11,616
Tuesday - 12,406
Wednesday - 12,343
Thursday - 11,984
Friday - 12,934
Saturday - 15,495
I like this staying so many steps from where I am working - and having no car!6 -
Back to the reminders:
Due Monday:
@CarolAnnM2
@MoonlitMuse
Off into week 4! I can't believe that it will be November soon...2 -
Hi WA's you have a new member joining you for November....Please welcome @BeeHapppy101
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@BeeHapppy101 Welcome! I know the November challenge does not officially begin until Sunday, but you are welcome to join in right away. Tell us a bit about yourself, and ask any questions you may have. I hope you'll enjoy the team
One thing that is good to know - you have chosen Sunday as your weigh-in day. That is the very first weigh-in day each week, so your "Week 1" weight will be posted on your first day. I know that seems weird, but I assume that your starting weight was for Sunday the 23rd, so it will really be your October final week result that you record on the 30th. If ever you want to change days, just ask here and it shall be done. Otherwise, Sundays work just fine - it is only the first one that is a bit odd...3 -
Weigh in Day: MONDAY
PW: 196.8
CW: 197.3
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Welcome @BeeHappy101 - looking forward to getting to know you!3 -
Hi everyone! I can’t believe I have basically been out of touch this whole month and we are already looking at November.
Welcome @BeeHappy101! So glad that you have joined our team. They are an amazing bunch.
I am currently in a hotel. We broke up our 10 hour drive home. Driving in the dark, in the rain is not my vibe. So we stopped which is much less stressful to me. We should be home early afternoon today.
I feel like the trip down to see my old house somehow may have reset me. We will see. When we left in March, I was so torn about leaving. And I’ve been a bit (or a lot) off the rails and gained 20 pounds since moving. I’m hoping with the realization that we did the right in moving, I can be more settled and get some feeling of control. I am going to make a plan when I get home. I’ll be thinking about it on the drive.
Got to get moving and on the way home. More later. ❤️5 -
Hi again WA's ...You have another new member joining your wonderful team for November who requested your team .. Please welcome @DianaGetsFit512 4
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