Downsizers Team Chat - NOVEMBER 2022

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  • leeniekat
    leeniekat Posts: 145 Member
    363days wrote: »
    So...I couldn't decide whether to post this or not, but my main motivation is to spread awareness of this very rare cancer - Small Cell Ovarian cancer. To date, there are only 500 cases reported. I'm moving temporarily to CO to be the primary caregiver through chemo and then a bone marrow transplant. I have been medicating with food over the sadness, she is only 28 years old. My weight seems like such a minor thing to worry about, but I know that as caregiver, my health is also a priority. I've been telling myself I will get back on the health wagon on Wednesday. We all go through such tough things in life and prayers for each of you as you face whatever may be in your life now.
    I'm so sorry about this! I have experience with someone very young having a rare cancer. You're absolutely right that your mental and physical health is a huge priority in getting you both through this. I wish you all the best!
  • IP2021
    IP2021 Posts: 85 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    Here are my steps:

    10/30 - 9187
    10/31 - 7420
    11/1 - 7125
    11/2 - 7135
    11/3 - 7046
    11/4 - 7126
    11/5 - 7216
  • Jpedno
    Jpedno Posts: 301 Member
    363days wrote: »
    So...I couldn't decide whether to post this or not, but my main motivation is to spread awareness of this very rare cancer - Small Cell Ovarian cancer. To date, there are only 500 cases reported. I'm moving temporarily to CO to be the primary caregiver through chemo and then a bone marrow transplant. I have been medicating with food over the sadness, she is only 28 years old. My weight seems like such a minor thing to worry about, but I know that as caregiver, my health is also a priority. I've been telling myself I will get back on the health wagon on Wednesday. We all go through such tough things in life and prayers for each of you as you face whatever may be in your life now.

    I'm so sorry to hear this. Be kind to yourself. Being a caregiver is HARD work, emotionally and physically. Ask for help when (or before) you need it. Get some air, go for walks.
  • Jpedno
    Jpedno Posts: 301 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    10/30 7367
    10/31 9598
    11/1 7028
    11/02 7109
    11/03 6111
    11/4 5597
    11/5 13262
    11/6 10116

    I did better than previous weeks but still only 5/7 days hitting goal. We will see about this week - traveling for work thurs-fri.
  • red1185
    red1185 Posts: 388 Member
    So I’m way back up, and going absolutely the wrong way. Uuuuggggghhhh! I had gotten down to 165 from 179. I’m now back to 175! I’m SO FRUSTRATED.


    I just have to keep pushing, though. I have to look at it as just a number - it doesn’t define me.

    I’ve reset my goals and my plans. I never make big ambitious goals anymore because I know I’ll just be disappointed. I always try to do 1 lb goals at a time.

    Like I said the last time I checked in, I am trying for 15 minute walks 3x a week to start my routine back up. My step goal is still 6,000/day.

    So, current numbers:
    PW: 172
    CW: 174.8

    Steps:
    10/31: 6,051
    11/1: 6,147
    11/2: 7,012
    11/3: 3,904
    11/4: 6,422
    11/5: 1,000
    11/6: 1,950
    11/7: TBD

  • jimboden3
    jimboden3 Posts: 304 Member
    JimBoden3
    Weigh-in Day: Monday (Nov 7, 2022)
    PW: 228.4
    CW: 229.1
    SW: 240

    It's been a heck of a week at work (a lot less steps and exercise) and maybe giving into a few left over trick or treat candy.
  • rwood566
    rwood566 Posts: 987 Member
    Good evening all.
    Check in:
    Steps - 9684
    Calories 2800. Ugh again.
    Exercise - gym in morning. 9 machines and 21 minutes bikemoderate effort.
  • mari_moulin
    mari_moulin Posts: 3,717 Member
    Monday check-in 11/07

    My Monday was pretty busy. I wasn’t home most of the day except for a couple of hours during lunch. Walked doggo after school drop off. Then I had a dentist appointment in the morning to remove my stitches from my implant. Then i went to my doctors office to pick up a prescription, then went to Karate class. After I went home for lunch, tidied up the living room (my boys have their tutor on Mondays so house had to be somewhat presentable) and showered. Then I had a funeral to attend at 2pm then I had to do my after school pick ups at the high school and elementary school. Rushed back home for the tutor, walked doggo, and cooked dinner. Busy busy busy.

    I will be going to the gym this morning. Then home for shower and lunch. After I need to grocery shop and come home to make some phone calls. Oh and doggo walks as everyday. I walk him in the mornings and afternoons for at least 30 minutes each time. Hubby does nights.

    Wishing you all a wonderful day ♥️

    Steps :

    Sun - 9,631
    Mon - 16,604
    Tues -
    Weds -
    Thur -
    Fri -
    Sat -

    Goals :

    Karaté - 1/3
    Gym - 1/3
    Log food - 2/7
    Stay under - 2/7
    Drink 2L - 2/7
    Say something Nice to myself - 1/7
  • mari_moulin
    mari_moulin Posts: 3,717 Member
    red1185 wrote: »
    So I’m way back up, and going absolutely the wrong way. Uuuuggggghhhh! I had gotten down to 165 from 179. I’m now back to 175! I’m SO FRUSTRATED.


    I just have to keep pushing, though. I have to look at it as just a number - it doesn’t define me.

    I’ve reset my goals and my plans. I never make big ambitious goals anymore because I know I’ll just be disappointed. I always try to do 1 lb goals at a time.

    Like I said the last time I checked in, I am trying for 15 minute walks 3x a week to start my routine back up. My step goal is still 6,000/day.

    I completely understand your frustration. I am also struggling through a HUGE gain from my lowest weight and I just can’t seem to get myself back on a proper downwards trend. I have been going up and down the same Lbs for months and as soon as I start making some progress… back up it goes. I don’t know if my pre menopause has something to do with this being much more difficult this time around but I’m sure struggling. You aren’t alone.
  • Slimmersixties
    Slimmersixties Posts: 736 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    Steps

    11/5 9,925
    11/6 8,963

    Thanks
  • Slimmersixties
    Slimmersixties Posts: 736 Member
    Latest results for the lose weight by Xmas challenge!

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  • aneedlecraft
    aneedlecraft Posts: 169 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    10/30: 1322
    10/31: 2560
    11/1: 2559
    11/2: 2672
    11/3: 2854
    11/4: 3147
    11/5: 1530
  • 28Haveitall2020
    28Haveitall2020 Posts: 229 Member
    Hi everyone. Very late with my weigh in. Was relocating and sincerely I have not had time to unpack or do anything yet.

    My weight this morning is 251.4

    I think Pw was 246.6

    I am a tad more settled and should be back on the train. The whole of October has been soo many moves and packs.

    Hope you are a crushing goals
  • JaysFan82
    JaysFan82 Posts: 851 Member
    My God I forgot how sore you feel the first couple days after starting a strength training routine lol. I feel like I've been hit by a bus
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,501 Member
    @red1185
    Hang in there. You are right it’s just a number. Small goals that are doable can make the difference.

    @mari_moulin
    I love your goal of saying something nice to yourself each day. We easily forget to be kind to ourselves.

  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,501 Member
    Steps: 12,674
    Exercise: ✔️
    Sleep: ✔️
    November Badge: 2/10

    The school strike ended and the kids went back to school so my granddaughter went back home. I am going for my injections in an hour. I hope I get some relief as my pain level is high.
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 38,512 Member
    edited November 2022
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    Here is my 2nd reminder of the people's steps I need for November week 1 ... Please have them in to me by this evening 11/8 so that I can post the results ... Remember you can still post your steps even after I post the results it just won't count for the week but it will count for the end of the month when I post the grand finale ..Thanks for your cooperation


    @Bluetail6 11/1 - 11/5
  • aactuallyaash
    aactuallyaash Posts: 270 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    30: 7343
    31: 3122
    1: 2427
    2: 3528
    3: 2535
    4: 2990
    5: 7205

    I'm not going to do step pledge this month, my fitness watch is on the fritz :unamused:
  • aactuallyaash
    aactuallyaash Posts: 270 Member
    @lindamtuck2018

    PW 233.2
    CW 233.0

    Thank you!
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