Shape Shifters Team Chat - FEBRUARY 2023
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Nice puzzles @Pupowl & @SavageMrsMoose!
@LaurieWrobo - I saw your comment about feeling emotional that your son plans to get married with just his fiancé and no guests. Maybe the couple would be open to a small dinner celebration with just your immediate family after they get married? Wedding planning can be stressful, especially during the ups and downs of COVID precautions, so I can understand why they might just want to avoid the hassle. After your husband’s health challenges this past year, I’m guessing it would feel extra special to enjoy time with your family. Congratulations to your son!
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I’m hoping everyone is on the mend. I’m glad the steroids are working @SavageMrsMoose. It must have been terrible to experience a migraine along with your other symptoms @izzyred9400! I’m amazed you managed a home workout (and good improvisation). Migraines alone feel debilitating to me. I’m fortunate that mine are far less frequent since menopause.
I’ve heard whatever winter colds and other ailments are circulating seem to be lingering much longer than usual so hang in there everyone! 💪💪💪2 -
Saturday Weigh in
PW - 285
CW - 285
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The new group challenge for Week 2 of February has been set up and begins tomorrow. Please join us for the Healthy Habits Challenge. I hope you like it as well. Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10883445/february-week-2-group-challenge-health-habits-challenge#latest
Hope to see you there!
Jessica
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@PatriceFitnessPal Thanks for reaching out Hi no they would have us there - it's just, I guess, it won't be a traditional wedding - she's not religious and I guess you can marry yourselves in CO No officiant needed - I raised both of my sons Catholic and when they got confirmed I told them they can go their own way- my oldest had an officiant marry him and his fiancee, and now not even that for my youngest - I guess I'm old school about having traditional ceremony and all of the family around3
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Missing the following weigh-ins for the week (incl today):
@SavannahS2016 x2
@alleykat69
@trappedskinnyb x2
@Lynniebinny76
@nitaoriol x2
@dillyg08
@Nataliewr0403
Stats will begin EARLY in the morning, so please report in ASAP this evening!
Steppers, please give me your steps every 2-3 days...it's so much easier to maintain. I haven't heard from some of you at all this week. I appreciate it if you'll do your part to keep us caught up. Thanks all!
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@kodakslim
@Yukie_OP
@alleykat69
You are missing steps from January. Please check the chart and report in so I can close out the month and report our winners. Thanks!
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@angmarie28 I sent you an IM, so please check your mail and get back to me. Thanks!
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Bumbinella
Weigh in: Sunday
PW: 165.3
CW: 162.9
Steps:
Feb 1: 12,776
Feb 2: 3,383
Feb 3: 2,611
Feb 4: 6,077
Far, far away from my 8,000 step goal… I‘ll have to get more everyday movement in somehow. It’s hard on days I don’t have appointments to get to.2 -
Bumbinella wrote: »Bumbinella
Weigh in: Sunday
PW: 165.3
CW: 162.9
Steps:
Feb 1: 12,776
Feb 2: 3,383
Feb 3: 2,611
Feb 4: 6,077
Far, far away from my 8,000 step goal… I‘ll have to get more everyday movement in somehow. It’s hard on days I don’t have appointments to get to.
@Bumbinella The month of Feb stats started on Sun (we always start on a Sun) Jan 29th, so please give me stats for Jan 29, 30 and 31st as well. Thanks!
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Nataliewr0403
PW 136.6
CW 136.4
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Lynniebinny76
Wednesday
PW 239 I think?
CW 241.0
I am so sorry I didn't post my weight Wed like I thought I did!!
Welp. Went from a 4 week ear infection to a UTI because of the steroids. Blargh.. However, to flip to the positive, I'm feeling the best I have felt since Christmas! I know my increase is from the meds and increased swelling from infection. I have kicked my water in to high gear and hope to report a better # next week. Or, at least not a gain. Going to do my best! Already thinking about which 5 habits to work on this week
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@LaurieWrobo I think this would be difficult. A wedding is such a big deal for so many reasons, but it is expensive and highly personal. Also so emotional.
My daughter is getting married in Colorado next year, but they are having an officiant, a judge she worked for. She isn't religious either, but we are still having all the bells and whistles except for a church or synagogue (her fiance is Jewish). I would be sad without that too. I didn't realize you didn't have to have anyone, although she did tell me you can have your dog as your official witness, so I guess that makes sense. She is hoping Buddy will stick around until June 2024 so he can "sign" their marriage certificate- or at least pose in a photo.
My son is talking about getting engaged next year and they are at least talking about a small, destination wedding, so we are invited. I think I'll be far less involved in the planning of this one, so I'm sympathetic. Hugs.
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Thank you for your kind words! I have thought about getting more involved with the group before, but I am not sure I would be good at it. There are some periods where I do not have the mental energy to be social at all, so I don't know if I can be consistent. I am open to having a chat about it, just to explore what things I could be helping out with.jessicakrall8 wrote: »@pupowl I EXC this week's weigh-in. Winter months are hard and we all have struggles from time to time. I'd like to encourage you to examine what's going well. You're taking care of Tinus. Your identified the issue with your eating plan and have already taken charge, got your head on straight and developed a new food plan to work towards success. Look how far you've come from where you started! You inspire each of us on a daily basis with your daily check-ins, kind words of encouragement to everyone on the team and your workouts are consistent and active. I love your can-do attitude!!
I'd like to plant a seed with you Pupowl...would you consider becoming co-captain with me? Just think about it. You have everything we need in good leadership and giving to others always helps US more than anyone else. Let's talk soon.
Jessica
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Daily check in ~ February 4
Steps: 17.688
Workout (4 a week): no
Calorie deficit: no
Vegan: no
In bed by 21:00: yes ~ 8h 59m / 84 score
Hello Shape Shifters. I did some cleaning yesterday, but mostly I puzzled, A LOT! This puzzle was so much fun an all the details and different flowers made it really addicting. I loved it so much. I wasn't feeling great in the evening so I went to bed early.
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Walela617 wrote: »
@jessicakrall8 - Hope you're staying warm! Boston's low on Friday night was -9!
Starting Weights - Submit from Sun JAN 22 - Sat JAN 28
Week 1 Weigh-in - Submit from Sun JAN 29 - Sat FEB 4
Week 1 Winners Posted - Sun FEBRUARY 5
Walela617 (First name: "Carole")
Sunday (Weigh-in day)
Starting Weight: 151.6 (JAN 22)
Week 1: 152.4 (JAN 29) - temporary water-weight gain - I hope!
Week 2: 147.6 (FEB 05) - YEP! It was temporary! NOW I've gone down into the next lower "decade"!
LTD: 04.0 lbs (Lost to date for FEB challenge) from JAN 22 Starting Weight
Going by PW/CW:
PW: 152.4
CW: 147.6
Lost from "All-Time HIGH" of 217: 69.4! (This reinforces my will to stay the course!)
Have a great week everyone!
Carole
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Stats taken from Renpho scale app:
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alleykat69
weigh in: Sunday
PW: 192.9
CW: 191.9
steps January 29- February 4
Sunday 2075
Monday 3530
Tuesday 2113
Wednesday 2901
Thursday 3274
Friday 4299
Saturday 2172
@jessicakrall8 sorry for the delay. got busy this morning.
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alleykat69 wrote: »alleykat69
weigh in: Sunday
PW: 192.9
CW: 191.9
steps January 29- February 4
Sunday 2075
Monday 3530
Tuesday 2113
Wednesday 2901
Thursday 3274
Friday 4299
Saturday 2172
@jessicakrall8 sorry for the delay. got busy this morning.
Hey @alleykat69 ...wasn't rushing you for today's...was concerned you'd missed last week's...just checking on ya! It's what I try to do, especially with someone so active in the challenges...just seemed odd. If you ever have problems posting or you try to and it doesn't show, just send me a quick message...or if you're out of town or away from your scale, like at relative's visiting, just message me and I can excuse you for that week. Thanks for the posting! FYI, last PW I had for you was 193.7 from Jan 22nd.
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Team Results
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Team Winners
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CONGRATS to those who placed this week or were in honorable mentions...WTG!
Jessica2 -
Shape Shifters had som good losses this week. We may have been edged out on the leaders board but we’ve made solid progress! Congratulations to the team leaders!4
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Daily step goal: 10,000
Fri 2/3: 429
Sat 2/4: 650
Well, I saw the sun was shining earlier and I thought perhaps I'm ready to get back at it with a long walk. Alas, it's raining now, so there goes that idea. I joined a Garmin challenge, as I normally do, to reach 300,000 steps this month. But I only got 11,361 steps in the first four days, and with only 24 days left (including today), I'll need to average around 12,000 steps a day. 🤷♂️
Who doesn't love a challenge? 🤔😂3 -
jessicakrall8 wrote: »alleykat69 wrote: »alleykat69
weigh in: Sunday
PW: 192.9
CW: 191.9
steps January 29- February 4
Sunday 2075
Monday 3530
Tuesday 2113
Wednesday 2901
Thursday 3274
Friday 4299
Saturday 2172
@jessicakrall8 sorry for the delay. got busy this morning.
Hey @alleykat69 ...wasn't rushing you for today's...was concerned you'd missed last week's...just checking on ya! It's what I try to do, especially with someone so active in the challenges...just seemed odd. If you ever have problems posting or you try to and it doesn't show, just send me a quick message...or if you're out of town or away from your scale, like at relative's visiting, just message me and I can excuse you for that week. Thanks for the posting! FYI, last PW I had for you was 193.7 from Jan 22nd.
Jessica
@jessicakrall8
I sometimes forget what day it is. feel free to reach out to me if I haven't posted my weigh in or post at all. my days sometimes just run into each other. My weigh in day is Sunday morning. If I'm unable to weigh in, I'll let you know. Thank you.
I forgot to post on the 29th of January?
22nd 193.7
29th 192.9
5th 191.9
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jessicakrall8 wrote: »@kodakslim
@Yukie_OP
@alleykat69
You are missing steps from January. Please check the chart and report in so I can close out the month and report our winners. Thanks!
Jessica
steps
29th 2085
30th 3530
31st 2113
1st 2901
2nd 3274
3rd 4290
4th 2172
@jessicakrall8
I believe this is the week I'm missing. since I also missed my weigh in that Sunday. If this is not the week I'm missing, please let me know.0 -
Daily check in ~ February 5
Steps: 17.288
Good morning Shape Shifters. Yesterday I cleaned my bedroom, washed the bedsheets and my plushie and aired out the room by having all the windows open for a while. I slowly started the next puzzle. This time I decided to go for a 1500 piece. I have never done any bigger than 1000, so I am curious to see how long it will take. Happy Monday everyone 4 -
AC204
Sunday
PW: 184.7
CW: 184.2
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Good morning everyone! I am finally feeling better and was able to go ski a couple hours yesterday. It was a beautiful day.
Steps:
2/3 8,010
2/4 5,460
2/5 9269
I'm still way off my normal activity, but I'm going to hold off running again until after I've finished this steroid pack Wednesday.
@Pupowl Lovely puzzle! Yes- mine is wooden and more expensive- sort of a special occasion puzzle. The brand I like is Liberty Puzzles. The prices vary depending on size. This one was only 250 pieces so it was 85 dollars, but more like 150 for a 400-500 piece puzzle. They can take a little longer because the piece shapes are complex, but I love them. So far, the dogs have only eaten a couple pieces over the years. They like the taste of cardboard puzzles better.
@Walela617 Congratulations! always exciting to go into a lower "decade"! I'm hoping to do the same for my next weigh in. Fingers crossed.1 -
@jessicakrall8
Please ignore my last message about skipping my February 11 weigh-in. I have to reschedule my trip. Thanks!0 -
@jessicakrall8 I‘m so sorry, I didn’t get that the challenge also included Jan 29-31
Here are my stats for the missing days:
Jan 29: 4,733
Jan 30: 1,770
Jan 31: 7,7302
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