WaistAways Team Chat - OCTOBER 2022
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alydanbeads wrote: »Good morning!! New here... just joined yesterday to start the November challenge. My name is Cristy. I'm 48, married with 2 adult girls (19 & 23). I started off 3 weeks ago at 165 lbs and am now down to 157.2 with a goal of 145, but would love to get closer to 135 if I can. I'm struggling with pre-menopause and all the fun that goes with that including the menopause belly and difficulty in losing weight. After getting my lab results from my Dr 3 weeks ago that indicated I officially have high cholesterol after being borderline for a while, I decided it was time to get my life together. I don't want to take medication if I don't absolutely have to, so I changed my diet, starting taking natural supplements, and exercising. I'm going back to the Dr in 3 months to run labs again, so I'm hoping all of these changes will make a difference. I'm looking forward to getting know you all and being part of a supportive group. Thanks for letting me join!
You have so got this!! I am post-menopause, but went through the same stuff as you. Losing even a reasonable amount of weight will make a huge difference in your cholesterol and other stuff. I lost all the weight during menopause and have kept it off for 10 years, so use me as an example of what is possible if it helps! You CAN do this. You have to work at it, but yep - those labs in 3 months are going to look better. So glad you are here! Ask all the questions, and keep us updated on how things are going. Where are you located? We're nosy and love to know...
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Happy dances burn the MOST calories. It is proven. Really. I'm so happy for you!!!PlaneMonkey wrote: »Just found out that our department at work won't be forced back to the office more than twice a month for the foreseeable future so I am doing my happy dance! Great timing on finding out because I was about to shell out for IT equipment for my home setup that I can now forget about
Happy dances burn calories, right? 😉
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@wishfuljune Welcome! I see in your sign-up that you are not completely certain of your starting weight. The best thing to do, since your chosen weigh-in day is Friday, would be to weigh yourself tomorrow, Friday, and post here what that weight is. Then, always try to weigh in around the same time of day every week. Some people like to weigh in first thing in the morning before eating, but if you always weigh in around the same time of day, it does not really matter. We're always heavier after eating, but as long as you are consistent, you should have a good idea of how your weight is changing.
Some come on by and introduce yourself - we're happy to have some new members with new energy!4 -
Well, this was a good day. I did not get the most exercise or the fewest calories, but it was wonderful to meet my new trainer. We really hit it off - he has the kind of approach I like a lot, and he was happy that I am active and have good body awareness. Today was mostly evaluation and sharing about what I am looking for - next he will send me a program and we'll meet next week to try it all out. The evaluation was interesting - it was not about how much weight I could pick up or move, but about all my joints' mobility and how much strength vs range of motion. For example, I can move my hip very far while lying on my back, but the same motion while standing is more limited. Strength needed, range of motion good! Shoulders also have more mobility than strength. I think this will be really interesting, and hopefully will build strength AND mobility, function, and general usefulness of the body.
@micki48 wishing you well! I love that you are logging and back to losing, but hope that you will get through this bout of covid soon. What a drag!
I'm off to help a friend tomorrow morning with bleaching and scraping a pile of boards that were covered too thoroughly to keep them from drying out - they got moldy instead! She is building a practice studio that I know I will enjoy using as well, so a bit of pre-payment is due
Weigh-in nagging coming later!5 -
it's that time of night - because I am
Friday people - ready!
@PlaneMonkey
@EvMakesChanges
@micki48
@LoraineGB
@CupcakeCrusoe
@jane_76
@welsh_cariad
Remaining Thursday people - let's go!
@bowens1973
@eggfreak
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conleywoods wrote: »PW 231.7
CW 231.4
@DianaGetsFit512 Thanks for the tip. They have 30+ cases of pink eye at my sons school which started about 10 days ago. My husband teaches there and it's so bad. I have a really great eye doctor and vision therapy team for my other son who definitely has complex vision stuff. He is doing better already. What do you do for a living?
Ohhhh that stinks about the pink eye cases!!
So happy to hear your son is doing better and that you have a good eye doctor team! I'm an optometrist so as you can imagine, I'm pretty passionate about all things eyeballs lol so many people neglect eyecare so I never miss a moment lol!3 -
Hockey tonight was great, burned lots of calories to go with my happy dance! I may have snacked a bit after and didn't drink enough water, but I'm hopeful for tomorrow's weigh in. I got to use the hot tub after my game for the first time and it was fantastic. Finally reaping the reward of all the hard work to install it.
Good night team! Sweet dreams of mobility, strength, and the 'perfect day'.5 -
Username: Bowens1973
PW: 186.6
CW: 187.6
Need to re-focus on consistent tracking and water consumption. Also finding it really challenging to find time for exercise. I've spent the last 10 days attending a piano contest competition that brought together 10 of the world's best pianists under the age of 30. It has meant a lot of eating out and social drinking. It wraps up tomorrow with the final 3 vying for a prize package worth $600K.
Jugar: I know you're a professional musician. Have you heard of the Honens Competition? In my opinion, it's the crown jewel of Calgary (Canada's?) performing arts scene. Have thoroughly enjoyed these concerts. Have fallen in love with Franz Liszt's Piano Sonata in B Minor s.178. Have heard it played several times this past week and it might be my favourite piece of all time.5 -
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Seeing water mentioned a few times and it's odd how quickly I've fallen out of habit with that! I am finding it hard to maintain all my habits with how busy things are. Needless to say, getting my water bottle back in hand more regularly feels like something simple I just need to get back to.
I find with the way my brain likes to go in all or nothing thinking that I feel very catastrophic about things... there is nothing particularly wrong, yes I'm about 5 pounds higher in weight than I'd like, but considering I'm still over 120 pounds down, I'm not sure the level of worry that goes with that is justified. I just feel a bit like work stress and other things are pushing some of my good habits to the back burner and it's more the fear of what happens when a little slide happens here and there over time and it adds up.
I will find something to worry about no matter what, this I know
What's everyone got for healthy activities on the agenda for this upcoming weekend? For me, getting a good night's sleep tonight is going to be key. Heading there now!
Oh, and welcome to the team @wishfuljune .. hope you'll love it here as much as I do!5 -
@DianaGetsFit512 Oh that's awesome that you're an optometrist! The vision team for my son totally changed his life. He has acuity difficulties and some of the brain based issues, hence a solid year of weekly vision therapy. His brain was essentially shutting one of his eyes off and some other crazy things. He still has prisms in his glasses but maybe not for much longer. I'm a pediatric occupational therapist and knew about this doctor from other families I was seeing for therapy. Really fascinating stuff! I still really struggle with mommy guilt that I didn't figure out he had vision problems until the end of first grade. He's a 5th grader now. Reading is still hard but he does his best and is definitely smart.
@PlaneMonkey Oh my gosh! You have waited this long to get in your hot tub! So glad you finally got in because you worked so hard on that.
@jugar Glad you liked the trainer and yeah for range of motion! I think building strength is a lot easier to do than trying to increase your range of motion. I think you are starting in a great place.
@ashleycarole86 and @bowens1973 You guys are running around like crazy lately. I'm rooting for you and hope you can get some rest soon 💜4 -
Good morning WaistAways!
PW: 179.8
CW: 175.8
Last week was 177 on the dot, so good progress!
MacroFactor Trend Weight: 177.7, it still doesn't quite believe I'm losing much right now. I'm declining the check-ins because they want me to go down in the 1300s calories, and I've got no one to blame for that but myself- if I don't log everything I eat, it thinks I'm making this progress on fewer calories than I am. Gotta log accurately if I want to use this tool as intended.
Have a great day, everyone!4 -
LoraineGB
Friday
220.3
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CW 191.8
was hoping for better but it will just have to encourage me to work harder and make good choices this weekend.
@ashleycarole86 my plans for activities this weekend are Saturday will be a hallowe'en party with former colleagues but I've set myself up as the designated driver so it's a no-brainer I will avoid all those extra calories from alcohol. I'll just have to make sure I stick to the karaoke mic and dance floor to avoid the chips and dip! Sunday is going to be a tromp through the woods at a friend's place where she hides candy for the kids so I should be able to burn off the chocolate calories there as well.
@conelywoods I've been in the tub a few times but with all the installation issues we've had with the cover etc, I haven't hopped in after a late night hockey game, which was 100% my incentive to have a hot tub in the first place! It was great to relax the muscles. My garmin showed I was at max output with a heart rate over 160bpm for over 10 minutes out of 50 which is rare for me for rec level play. The game was a toughy but we squeaked out a tie, 1-1.
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Thank you all for the warm welcome! I am excited to participate in November and in the WaistAway group!
I weighed myself this morning and came in at 189.4lbs. I was afraid of the scale and what it would tell me but now I know my baseline and I can only move forward from here!
A little about myself; I am 33 years old and live in New England. I work in HR for a global company and my job is stressful. I put on around 15 lbs last year due to stress eating and drinking with my job.
I have been married for 1 year this past week and we are starting to talk about expanding our family unit, so I am motivated to be at a healthy weight in preparation for that life changing process.
I work out 4-5 days a week now based on my work schedule, usually 2-3 days of strength training, 1 day of spin class, and 1 day of hot yoga. I do also take my dog for long walks after work when possible and on the weekends.7 -
CW: 177
Hi! I had to quit catching up with y'all and just check in for a few minutes before heading to work.
Welcome to our new friends!
I'll write more soon and finish catching up, too. Work at the indoor therapeutic (92 degrees) pool has been good and I'm slowly adapting to the darker season without eating as many sweet things. That'll adjust itself again by the time the holidays zoom into view. I intend to keep tracking and getting back here more regularly.
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Friday weigh in
Not quite sure about my previous weight. I know I missed last week. Here’s what I think.
PW 213
CW 210.2 it was 209.8 the last two days.
Oh well. I’m happy to see a loss. I intend to do it again if I can get ahead of this COVID infestation in our house. My daughter has now tested positive this morning and I wish it weren’t so but my granddaughter may be close behind. She 🤮 this afternoon. Kids often do that with Covid. We’ll see.
Food is tricky since we’ve gotten take since we’ve been sick. No one wants germy people cooking. I may cook tonight because almost all of us are sick anyway. My hubby’s cough was bad last night.
Steps haven’t been on target either as I am taking it easy trying to get well. I’m just going to have to give myself some grace as we navigate this thing. I’m so tired of it as we all are.
I really REALLY want to have a loss again next week. I’ll do what I can.
Welcome to all the new members! So glad to have you join us.
@jugar Glad to hear your report about the trainer. Great that your mobility is good. I agree with @conleywoods, seems easier to build strength than mobility.
Congratulations on some great losses team!!
@PlaneMonkey So glad you got that post hockey soak. And your weekend sounds
fun!!!! 🎃💀🍫
I’m looking forward to the start of the baseball World Series tonight with our own Philadelphia Phillies. Go Phillies!!!
I need to move. Been drinking my water, so my first move is to the bathroom. 😂
Have a great weekend team!!❤️6 -
Welcome, @BeeHapppy101 , @DianaGetsFit512, @ashleydlevinson, @alydanbeads, and @wishfuljune.
@jugar, my Friday weigh in results:
PW: 300.0
CW: 298.2
A loss is a loss. I'll take it after an unexpectedly challenging October with a difficult first Thanksgiving without my Mom, and a last-minute trip afterwards that threw another curveball. Looking forward to a more predictable (I hope) November.
Big victory was progress made with C25K. Went out for my Week 2, Day 1 run last night in my new runners, and it was heaven. My knee barely hurt. So grateful.
Great reading about everyone's successes, challenges, and adventures - they really motivate and inspire. "Grace over guilt". Love that.
Happy weekend, all.
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That is some Friday!
@jane_76 You are back under 300 - this is great! For a first major holiday without your mom and a trip - this looks great. Keep stepping in the same direction, and things will feel good.
@micki48 I know it comes at a cost, losing while ill with covid, but I have been feeling your mojo coming back lately in any case. The move is starting to be where you are instead of where you just got to, your job ditto, and soon there will be more mental capacity for your own physical improvement - it's coming! And this week has been a good start, in spite of its dubious source. Hang in there!
@EvMakesChanges Wear the tiara!!!! You are the first person this month to hit all four weeks in the green! You lost something every week this month. Go go go!!!
@wishfuljune another New Englander! We have a good few. I am from there originally, but have lived outside the US since 1977, and in Canada since 1979. I still go down often, and maybe we can meet up someday. My sister @EvMakesChanges is in Vermont, and @eggfreak and @kali225 are in the Boston area. Congrats on your 1st anniversary and your plans for growing your family. That is a big change, and you are smart to focus on your own health and strength before embarking on such a demanding and rewarding enterprise. Glad to have you with us!
@CupcakeCrusoe WTG - even if you are not logging 100% accurately, the ballpark is useful. You're doing great! I always keep my calorie goal too low so if I underestimate anything it is still pretty close to where I want to be. Find a comfy place that works for you, and it will work for you!
@LoraineGB beautiful. I know you must be missing your mom after such a good visit! I hope my daughter feels like that after I leave
but you are doing great. Hugs to you!
@PlaneMonkey I think everyone wishes they were in your hot tub with you! Sounds amazing. Hockey is so intense, it should always come delivered with a sauna or hot tub or something that feels great.
OK folks, I have to go make the new November chat threads, and get our November-December team challenge ready to roll. See you tomorrow!
End of week/month weigh-in roll call:
@welsh_cariad
@bobagurl2017
@kellie_erin
Woo hoo! We're almost done with October
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The November chat thread is open! Please head over there for introductions, goal setting, and new month starting activities:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10876765/waistaways-team-chat-november-2022#latest
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conleywoods wrote: »@DianaGetsFit512 Oh that's awesome that you're an optometrist! The vision team for my son totally changed his life. He has acuity difficulties and some of the brain based issues, hence a solid year of weekly vision therapy. His brain was essentially shutting one of his eyes off and some other crazy things. He still has prisms in his glasses but maybe not for much longer. I'm a pediatric occupational therapist and knew about this doctor from other families I was seeing for therapy. Really fascinating stuff! I still really struggle with mommy guilt that I didn't figure out he had vision problems until the end of first grade. He's a 5th grader now. Reading is still hard but he does his best and is definitely smart.
@PlaneMonkey Oh my gosh! You have waited this long to get in your hot tub! So glad you finally got in because you worked so hard on that.
@jugar Glad you liked the trainer and yeah for range of motion! I think building strength is a lot easier to do than trying to increase your range of motion. I think you are starting in a great place.
@ashleycarole86 and @bowens1973 You guys are running around like crazy lately. I'm rooting for you and hope you can get some rest soon 💜
That's great!!
You know...I'd love to know more about OT!
We barely touched the surface while in school on what you guys can do and I recommend it to so many patients.. no clue if they actually follow through lol
That's great that he's improved so much!
Sounds like he has amblyopia where just like you said the brain shuts off one eye either due to an eye turn or asymmetric prescriptions. Did they try patching?
Do not feel mom guilt! It's very common because unfortunately he couldn't really tell you "mommy this eye is blurry" if it always was. That's why even when I shouldn't I try to educate on the importance of yearly eye exams as so many conditions go undetected.3 -
CW: 191.6
I'm frustrated and discouraged and also so tired. I'm trialling a CPAP to see if that will solve my daytime sleepiness (some days I should not be driving). I did get a sleep apnea test done and I was on the high end of normal or something. We'll see what happens. It just feels like I'm constantly battling my body with the constant pain. I can't remember the last time I was pain free. And now this day time sleepiness that zaps all my energy. Sometimes I have to psych myself up to get out of my car when I get home.
I know weight-loss would help these issues but they won't solve them. I need to get out of the mindset that all my problems will go a at once I've lost the weight. Maybe my gender dysphoria will lessen, but the physical and mental issues will still need a lot of hard work. Here's hoping I can get some more restful sleep to get energy for that hard work...6 -
The November Habit Tracker is up and ready to roll. Get a handle on those small changes that add up to a lot of progress - and collect green check marks!
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PW: 166.0
CW: 166.7
It's been a rough month. But, hopefully November is a better month. Noticed that soda has been sneaking in, and messing with my calorie intake. Hope everyone is having a fun Halloween weekend! 👻🎃4 -
Well - what a lazy day. I think I have had enough rest now after my trip and the crazy work schedule there - enough! Tomorrow, back to my evening biking sessions, and food back in order. I always find it hardest to get back on track after a period of hard work that makes me think I "deserve" to have too much food, drink, sitting around, and general unhealthy behaviour. Some rest, sure. But all the trappings - not needed!
We're just about ready to wrap up the month now. Last call on one final weigh-in and then tallies tomorrow and a new month to get us energised and ready for more
@welsh_cariad I hope you're still with us! If so, please weigh in asap and we'll be all set for moving on.
Thanks!
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One of our new members has yet to check in - please be sure to go to the November chat and introduce yourself!
@alydanbeads
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