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WaistAways Team Chat - DECEMBER 2022

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jugar
jugar Posts: 10,115 Member
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Here is your Team chat room for December 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 Slimpossible - @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 December challenge runs from December 3 - 31. 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: 10,115 Member
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    Welcome to December!

    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 October, I 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.

    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!
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,115 Member
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    The December Week 1 Challenge is ready to roll first thing Sunday. Let's start December with a strong week.

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10878958/december-week-1-challenge-magic-numbers/p1?new=1
  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 507 Member
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    Hello everyone! My name is Lauren and I am from North Carolina in the US. I feel like I just wrote my intro for November...where is time going?

    I have been overweight/obese my entire life. I had lost 50 pounds on weight watchers, gained back 40 then been yo yo-ing ever since. I have been losing and gaining the same 5 pounds for the past few months. With the holidays coming up, I have several lunches/parties planned with work, friends, and parties. Looking at my calendar for this month I am cringing. But I just need to make the best choices and not over-indulge. My goal for this month is to hopefully be green for the first 2 weeks and maintain during the party weeks. I have been slacking on tracking my food since Thanksgiving and need to turn on my alarm at 8pm again to remind myself to make sure I have tracked everything for the day.

    For steps, I still plan to stay at 5,000 for my goal this month. I am hoping to increase it soon, but I have not been consistently hitting this goal.

    I hope everyone has a great month and I look forward to hearing from the new people!
  • YinxFed
    YinxFed Posts: 1,063 Member
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    Hi everybody!

    My name is Yinka and I live in Bewdley - a small town in Worcestershire, south of Birmingham in the UK. I live with my husband, Ben, and we both work from home. I'm an online business trainer, part-time college lecturer and voluntary English language teacher.

    I have been struggling to lose weight for about 20 years, and now that I am post menopausal (I'm 59), it's even more difficult.

    However, I get amazing support from this group, and they keep me accountable, and I am very slowly (seriously, very slowly!) beginning to make smart choices.

    As Liselyn (@jugar) says - consistency and persistence - it all adds up. Just don't give up

    For the month of December I am looking to leave the month lighter than I am entering it. However tiny the amount is.

    So welcome to all newcomers, you're going to love it here ❤️
  • DianaGetsFit512
    DianaGetsFit512 Posts: 141 Member
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    @ells_bellz
    So proud of you for Day 1 of many many more!
    You totally got this!
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,115 Member
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    ells_bellz wrote: »
    Good morning Waistaways 😊
    I'm Ellie, 44, married and mum to 3 teenage boys ☺️
    Sorry in advance for long post but it's only 1am and I am pretty sure it is my Day 1 of being sober.
    2 weeks ago I was at Elvis Impersonator party. It was at the hotel I work at. I haven't eaten all day and got sooooo drunk! I wasn't argumentative but just silly dancing all night, got on the stage, fell and broke Elvis' equipment. Embarrassing especially when my 2 teenage children were there 🙈
    Fast forward 2 weeks until tonight. Our works party. My hubby and I gave a lift to a lady coworker. In first half an hour she went through 2 bottles of Proseco. I decided to just have a glass of wine and decided I cannot drink anymore because I have to look after her. She was a nightmare, chatting the men, going outside all the time, I could hardly keep up with her 😢 she made me realize how I look to other people when I'm drunk! 😭
    We took her home about 22.30.
    My heart broke when we pulled up outside her house and her 12 year old daughter was waiting at the gate. Just looking at daughter's sad face almost made me cry.
    My son texted me tonight asking 'how drunk are you tonight?'

    I drink at home most of the time, not very often outside, but
    I think I am really ready to stop. Other than looking after my friend, I danced a lot tonight with my other merry friends 😁 I believe I can enjoy myself without alcohol 😊
    Wish me luck my friends 🍀😂😘


    @ells_bellz What a great moment - seeing and knowing that this is a change you need. I know there are people here who will help you through this! Your story is so moving - and even though this might be a difficult change, you are strong and your kids will support and encourage you, I'm sure. As will we all! Some broken hearts are going to heal - come here to keep us updated and to be listened to any time.

    In the December Week 1 Challenge I am making one of my "magic numbers" ZERO. For zero alcohol for the whole week. If you want to post there too, go for it! We can be zeros together :smiley:
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10878958/december-week-1-challenge-magic-numbers/p1?new=1
  • YinxFed
    YinxFed Posts: 1,063 Member
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    Happy Sunday, Team!

    My weigh-in today - spoiler alert! It's a gain.

    PW - 184.1
    CW - 185.2

    Onwards...!
  • KellyBgetsfit
    KellyBgetsfit Posts: 1,713 Member
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    Steps
    Sun 8,783
    Mon 13,097
    30 min strength
    Tues 14,061
    Wed 11,754
    30 min elliptical
    Thurs 16,053
    Fri 13,270
    45 min strength
    Sat 13,702
    45 min strength

    According to my fitbit, I swam 4 days, too.
  • KellyBgetsfit
    KellyBgetsfit Posts: 1,713 Member
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    I am a person who intentionallymoves my body everyday I have a very busy job, so yes, I get steps, but I really want to get in more intentional workouts in addition to my steps. I will continue to work on this in December.

    I am a person who eats to nourish my body I am doing better with this. I have increased my protein and veggies. I am getting closer to hitting ym macros daily, BUT, I am still hitting the snacks in the afternoon. And sometimes when I come home from work.

    Its about progress, not perfection.
  • YinxFed
    YinxFed Posts: 1,063 Member
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    Exercise and steps stats for the last 7 days for you, Ashley @ashleycarole86

    Sunday 27th November - 5218
    Monday 28th November - 2570 / 43 mins Caroline Girvan Epic Heat Day 22 - Upper Body Supersets
    Tuesday 29th November - 5193
    Wednesday 30th November - 13986
    Thursday 1st December - 3397 / 43 mins CG EH Day 23 - Compound Leg Exercises
    Friday 2nd December - 3212 / 43 mins CG EH Day 24 - Full Body Complexes
    Saturday 3rd December - 2454 / 40 mins CG EH Day 25 - Full Body EMOM
  • LoraineGB
    LoraineGB Posts: 926 Member
    edited December 2022
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    @ashleycarole86

    Please remove me from the challenge for the coming week, I've hurt my foot and am having difficulty walking on it so it's restricting my ability to get about.

    Sun 8,321
    Mon 14,848
    Tue 7,424
    Wed 10,402
    Thu 11,814
    Fri 16,446
    Sat 5,715

  • LoraineGB
    LoraineGB Posts: 926 Member
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    I am a person who Intermittently Fasts

    I am having tremendous success with fasting right now. I thought I would struggle with having breakfast later that I am used to but it hasn't been a bother. I find myself having Brunch more often and that's ok as I have a light snack early afternoon and then dinner at 17:00. This allows me to be finished by 17:30 and ready for the next fasting period.

    I am struggling with water intake. Our fridge does not have a water dispenser and the water out of the tap tastes nasty. We've been buying bottled water but for some reason, I just can't get into it as a regular habit. I think I will do this for the group December challenge to try and improve it.

  • minstrelofsarcasm
    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 2,248 Member
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  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,115 Member
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    Happy December Week 1 - let's hope that we surf through this next month, do a lot of reflecting, and come out with strong energy, good plans, and as tight a team as ever.

    I'd like to welcome our new members @kto0194 and @annieo22 who officially start on the team as of today. We have heard from @kto0194 but not yet from @annieo22 . Feel free to chime in any time! I know it is a bit much the first couple of weeks, but once you are into the team rhythm, checking in regularly and getting to know everyone, it gets easier. As I tell everyone, one of the main goals is to get all the other team members "in your head" - they'll be talking to you when you reach for that extra helping or try to skip your workout! But we want to hear your voices too. It doesn't matter if you're going through an up time or a down one - go ahead and rant or brag :smiley: And, of course, questions are always welcome.

    Quick update on the week's first weigh-ins. Don't forget :blush:

    Sunday:
    @ells_bellz (hope you're doing well!!!)

    Monday:
    @CarolAnnM2
    @MoonlitMuse
    @kto0194

    Thanks!
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