Downsizers Team Chat - JANUARY 2023
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@Slimmersixties
Colouring is such a good distraction from food. I also like the diamond art suggestion. If you are into crochet that is also a good one. This a question that really makes you think. I have had bad habits of mindless snacking.
Another idea would be to have a warm drink in the evening like an herbal tea or something.
I have been also journaling a recap of my day and that has been so good. I also started a book and have been trying to read a chapter each evening.1 -
Good evening all. Finally have a minute to breathe. Between trying to get the car fixed, recovering from a water leak, and my work training I have been running all over the place.
Check in:
Steps -
1/8 - 5092
1/9 - 12670
1/10 - 6182
Calories - 2450
Exercise - none today. Just work and running around trying to find items for dinner.
I am working with the V.A. I am waiting for a job opening with them so I am making poppies for the American legion to give away. It is helping get my mind back into work mode.
I made a good vegetarian dinner. Honeynut squash and chickpeas roasted with red onion and spices. Made the house smell amazing.2 -
@lindamtuck2018 and @Megan_smartiepants1970
Hi Linda and Megan (and of course everyone else)
I've decided to take a break from MFP for a while.
The fact that I'm working with a coach and taking Ozempic for weight loss means that I'm currently not tracking my food as such. I'm writing down what I eat, but I don't weigh or measure anything.
I'm more focused on eating when I'm hungry and listening much more to my body, which has really been a game changer for me, and I have to say that Ozempic is really helping with that.
Since working with my coach and taking medication (8 weeks), I've lost more than in the 5 1/2 months before that.
I also feel much more in control and I can think of other things than just planning my meals. So I really want to see how far this will take me, as I still have quite a long way to go before I reach my goal weight.
I want to thank you both, and of course the rest of the team, for all your support during the past 7 months and wish you all good luck with your journey.
Best regards,
Irene
Glad you've found something that works for you! That's the secret to weight loss. Best of luck in your journey. Lis0 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Slimmersixties
Have you ever tried latch hook or diamond art? Puzzles are another great way to keep our minds off food. Another good game to play is toon blast. If you have access to wifi there are lots of good shows on Netflix or prime.
Never heard of latch hook but I googled it and think that's something I could give a go ..... after I've finished with my colouring books! Thanks for your suggestions x1 -
Did 10 000 steps yesterday after a month of practically nothing! Realise I actually miss walking (and definately missing the calorie burn!). Can't wait until 1 Feb when I'll be back in my rv full-time, back in the step challenge, back to healthy eating, and losing my last 16lb. Can't believe I'm saying all that .... where has the 276lb, no exercise, unhealthy eater gone!!!1
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I'm now within 10 pounds of my goal weight. Didn't lose a thing for 2 weeks and all of a sudden it kicked back into gear in a major way.
@lindamtuck2018
Don't move me into Maintenance in Feb. I'm gonna finish this off2 -
I'm now within 10 pounds of my goal weight. Didn't lose a thing for 2 weeks and all of a sudden it kicked back into gear in a major way.
@lindamtuck2018
Don't move me into Maintenance in Feb. I'm gonna finish this off
There you go!
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Steps: 3,390
Sleep:✔️✔️❌
Log food: ✔️✔️❌
Exercise: ✔️✔️
I didn’t end up logging but I had a reasonable amount at the potluck and a small piece of lemon meringue pie. There were a few vegetable dishes so I tried to stick to them. I am going to the pool soon. I see some laps in my future.
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Overdue
@Maesneuadd
@aactuallyaash
@lartishs
@Beautyofdreams
Wednesday
@leeniekat
@rorojones95
@MSWarrior7088
Thursday
@tahm42
@JaysFan82
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Weigh In Day:
rorojones95
PW: 204
CW: 203.4
Not sure if I ever mentioned this but my goal is to lose one pound a week. I’ve decided this isn’t a diet but I’m working on what I eat and trying to lower my sugar/sweet intake. Also working on increasing my protein! I want this to be closer to what I will eat on any given day vs. low calories everyday to drop weight fast.1 -
aneedlecraft wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
I would like to be excused/removed from the step challenge for the rest of January.
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JANUARY WEEK 1 RESULTS:
TOP 5 STEPPERS ARE:
1st @rwood566 - 64,108 steps
2nd @LMK02020 - 57,475 steps
3rd @lindamtuck2018 -51,252 steps
4th @LeenieKat - 50,750 steps
5th @Jpedno - 49,022 steps
CONGRATS TO OUR TOP 5 STEPPERS
As A Group We Walked 384, 855 steps
GREAT JOB EVERYONE
RECOGNIZING EVERYONE WHO PLEDGED THEIR STEPS:
@lindamtuck2018 3/7
@rwood566 7/7
@Morethanjustanumber 0/7
@aactuallyaash 5/7
@Jpedno 4/7
@rwillems 0/7
@LennieKat 3/7
@MsWarrior7088 7/7
@LMK02020 0/71 -
MSWarrior
PW : 199
CW : 196.2
Very happy to see this ..I'm going to keep on trucking ❣️4 -
Good evening all.
Check in:
Steps - 9785
Calories - 2980. Ugh. Late night binge to keep me awake since I have to pick up daughter at 1030.
Exercise - pickleball for 45 min. I was there 2 hours but had to sit a lot to let others play.2 -
MSWarrior7088 wrote: »MSWarrior
PW : 199
CW : 196.2
Very happy to see this ..I'm going to keep on trucking ❣️
Great loss ... well into onderland now! 180s here you come!1 -
SW 388.6
PW 250
CW 244
I don't even know what to say. I lost literally nothing the past two weeks and i changed nothing. My biggest loss except for my Covid week.2 -
Username: leeniekat (formerly MissGYST)
Weigh-in day: Wednesday
Start Weight: 237.6
12/30/22: 222.8
1/11/23: 222.01 -
Some great losses this week ...Congrats
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rorojones95 wrote: »Weigh In Day:
rorojones95
PW: 204
CW: 203.4
Not sure if I ever mentioned this but my goal is to lose one pound a week. I’ve decided this isn’t a diet but I’m working on what I eat and trying to lower my sugar/sweet intake. Also working on increasing my protein! I want this to be closer to what I will eat on any given day vs. low calories everyday to drop weight fast.
Nice loss! I read an article about a doctor in here 50’s that lost a 100 pounds. This is what she did along with watching the types of carbs she ate.MSWarrior7088 wrote: »MSWarrior
PW : 199
CW : 196.2
Very happy to see this ..I'm going to keep on trucking ❣️
Fantastic loss!SW 388.6
PW 250
CW 244
I don't even know what to say. I lost literally nothing the past two weeks and i changed nothing. My biggest loss except for my Covid week.
Great loss!Username: leeniekat (formerly MissGYST)
Weigh-in day: Wednesday
Start Weight: 237.6
12/30/22: 222.8
1/11/23: 222.0
Awesome loss!
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Steps: 9,765
Sleep:✔️✔️❌✔️
Log food: ✔️✔️❌✔️
Exercise: ✔️✔️✔️
Not going to the pool today. I have a head cold sinus thing going on. My friend picked me up cold medicine yesterday and there is a limit of one per person. Now there will be a rush of people running to different drugstores to stock up. Crazy times!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
The steps include what you converted for me yesterday.
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@lindamtuck2018
PW 231
CW 233
Lifting and the scale has begun its shenanigan's. It all good. My friend the tape measure has again saved the day with smaller measurements.4 -
Just got back from my podiatrist appointment ..... soft cast is off I am now in a purple hard cast and still using crutches ....he wants me in this cast for 3 to 4 months and then possible PT
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Good evening all.
Check in for 1/12:
Steps - 12188
Calories - 2625
Exercise - pickleball for 3 hrs. Claimed 45 minutes since a lot of my games aren't very competitive.
Congrats on moving up to the hard cast. How does your foot feel? Still lots of pain?2 -
Good evening all.
Check in for 1/12:
Steps - 12188
Calories - 2625
Exercise - pickleball for 3 hrs. Claimed 45 minutes since a lot of my games aren't very competitive.
Congrats on moving up to the hard cast. How does your foot feel? Still lots of pain?
Thanks Roger ... foot is still very tender and painful....it hasn't even been a month since my 2nd foot surgery (12/15.. not sure why he decided to put me in a hard cast...this has been a long and drawn out process which I hope to never revisit this ever again ...Thanks for asking 3 -
Slimmer sixties
Friday weigh in
Pw 191.8
Cw 189.8
Loss 2lb
Loss to date 86.2lb
Lbs to target 14
Hoping that I'll be back to my pre Xmas weight by the end of the month!3 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Just got back from my podiatrist appointment ..... soft cast is off I am now in a purple hard cast and still using crutches ....he wants me in this cast for 3 to 4 months and then possible PT
Glad your making progress .... were you tempted to jump on the scales between casts!!! Must be hard not exercising but I hope your still managing to lose, your diary looks good!2 -
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Slimmersixties wrote: »Slimmer sixties
Friday weigh in
Pw 191.8
Cw 189.8
Loss 2lb
Loss to date 86.2lb
Lbs to target 14
Hoping that I'll be back to my pre Xmas weight by the end of the month!
Great loss ...Congrats 2 -
Slimmersixties wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Just got back from my podiatrist appointment ..... soft cast is off I am now in a purple hard cast and still using crutches ....he wants me in this cast for 3 to 4 months and then possible PT
Glad your making progress .... were you tempted to jump on the scales between casts!!! Must be hard not exercising but I hope your still managing to lose, your diary looks good!
Thanks .. I was not tempted to jump on any scale lol... It has been a long process ...I just started using my home gym for my bat wing arms .....Thanks I think I have actually gained since getting injured1
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