WaistAways Team Chat - FEBRUARY 2023
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@ LoraineGB I just bought some nutritional yeast today and the guy in the shop said that it tastes like crunchy cheese. Hesaid that Vegans eat it a lot because it is packed full of vitamins and minerals - is really good for you. Well I love cheese so that is bonus for me!!!
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@DD265 You made me feel ashamed when I read all the things you are doing! I like your idea of photographing your plate of food so you remember what to write in the food tracker
I don't do weights but my son started a couple of years back and has lost a lot of weight. He looks great now and is super fit. I am very competitive so will need to step up my game now .. 
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lauren_989 wrote: »Why can't I stop eating?!?! I haven't been tracking my foods, I've definitelt been overeating and eating sweets. I have been going to the gym though! Last night we went out to eat and I got sweet potato fries with some sort of amazing cinnamon dip which was definitely not low in calories. My goal is to lose weight, I know what to do, why can't I do it???
Don't forget - you have lost 20 pounds since your highest weight. TWENTY. You don't want to go back there, right? So go for that ONE perfect day. Plan the food, follow the plan, and you'll feel amazing. Turning around is hard, but the one day thing really helps! Then it is easier to stick with it. Allow yourself a day off per week, or a week off every now and again - just don't let it pack those 20 pounds back on, OK? You can do this!5 -
Let's turn those blah days around - I just had one, and I don't want another one tomorrow. So I'm going to do a few pushups and squats, so that I do not have a zero day. But tomorrow - better planning, better doing.
Thursday folks? Ready or not, here it comes!
@ashleycarole86
@eggfreak
@MoStacy
@39flavours
@conleywoods
@DD265
A few late weigh-ins - let's go!
@ells_bellz
@nightfeeding1 (did I miss yours? you have been posting, but I did not see a weight for this week)
@cybernurse251
@AshenMoon
Tally ho!4 -
@KellyBgetsfit hope you can get a good night sleep. I remember those days
@lauren_989 I am in the same boat. I've been doing so well the last 5 weeks and the last 4 days have been off the rocker with my eating. I know a good workout will help snap me out of it and that's what I'll do tomorrow.
@nightfeeding1 how are you tracking your macros? this is something I need to look at even for a short time1 -
Weigh in Day: THURSDAY
PW: 157.4
CW: 157.0
I managed to overcome the sugar cravings that were plaguing me last week and feel a bit less fatigued. TOTM was this week and I always feel better when that's out of the way. After 18 months of avoidance, I have been to the gym twice this week and will go again today. I'm sticking to just cardio for now to try and get my stamina up. Still concerned about my thyroid but I haven't got round to making an appointment yet. I have looming home reno projects that I need to start, the cold weather is putting me off but I can't hide from them forever and it would really help my activity levels to get on with it.
I am losing weight much more slowly than I have done in the past, which I am having to come to terms with. I'm frustrated with my past self for allowing all the weight back on after reaching goal 14 months ago, as it's going to take me twice as long to get back there this time. Gah.5 -
@jugar
PW: 93.2
CW: 94.0
@nightfeeding1 don't feel bad! I only do so much because it's scheduled, either with professionals or friends. Getting competitive is a great way to motivate yourself though. I don't have to add any text to the photos; they get uploaded and that's job done. Unfortunately it's a dietician-provided app or I could recommend having a look at it.
It is that TOTM here too - I haven't missed this! Feeling bloated and crampy and PMS-y and bleurgh. I am totally blaming it for my weight being up a bit, whilst appreciating it could also be water retention from the increased intensity of my exercise. All good, will keep focusing on my food intake.
I would like to get a walk in at lunch time as it looks nice out, if cold, but I may not be able to leave the house. We're waiting for a repair guy to look at our front door and I don't know what time he's turning up. I have my fingers crossed that he doesn't turn up during my customer meetings this morning or my 1hr dietician appointment this afternoon. When I booked, OH wasn't down as working, but he had an extra shift he forgot about to make up some hours and is out all day.
My 'comfort food' for today is a spicy chicken pasta from the supermarket. It's got a tomato-based sauce with peppers in it, a mild kick, and chunks of chargrilled chicken, eaten cold. I have tried to replicate it at home but not been remotely successful, so every time we go to that supermarket, I get a couple. This is my lunch (with some fruit and probably crisps), then for dinner we're having herby chicken skewers - I expect with potato wedges and vegetables.
This evening, I'll have a walk on the treadmill (or outside), and I'd like to get a couple of jobs done. Nothing strenuous, just a nice distraction from TOTM. I'm in the process of working out the seed sowing for the allotment too, which is a relaxing admin/research job. I need to figure out what is sown where, when and how much, so that I can make sure I have space for it all!4 -
LoraineGB
Friday - weighing in a day early due to travel
PW 205.7
CW 205.23 -
PW 231.8
CW 230.8
Really happy to have a loss this week after my huge loss last week. I know a loss after a big weight drop doesn't always work out. I'm also due for TOM in a day which usually causes a gain. Really pleased to see this loss.
Last month I took measurements because I was just feeling bigger and indeed I was. Took measurements this week and I was down 3 inches in my hips and 4 inches in my waist. Some of that is hard work and some of that is the power of managing my stress. I've been having to pull up my favorite jeans a million times a day lately!10 -
Username ashleycarole86
Thursday weigh-in
PW 188.6
CW 190.25 -
@Gidgitgoescrzy That dressing sounds delicious. I've got to try that trick. Ashley and Brad, glad you are having a great time. @DD265 Sorry to hear OH had such a rough day, but glad you were able to spend some therapy time at the allotment. I miss my garden so much.
Hope all is well. I've only gone through one page of posts so far, but I'll read them all.4 -
bobagurl2017 wrote: »Steps:
Sun 12822
Mon 12643
Tues 13544
Weds 12124
Thurs 10938
Fri 11831
Sat 24062
Saturday I went on a date. Ended up walking 4 miles with a fellow I have been talking with. We ended up getting brunch afterwards.
Happy Monday!
~M
Those step numbers are amazing!!! Glad you had a fun date too.3 -
Today's no zero day:
Did a Peloton 30 min endurance run on the treadmill at the hotel
That marks three runs in a week - something I haven't done in years (nor would it have been possible in the same capacity)
Look for the wins no matter what. Build on them and you'll be amazed how far you can go
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ells_bellz
Sunday
228.3lbs
Another rubbish weigh in
For some reason I just can't get back into the zone.
I am still working long hours but from February 17th I'm on holiday for a week so there'll be a lot of cycling with my son.
Fingerss crossed my attitude will improve
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Just finished up at the gym - go me! It's been such a struggle to go since changing jobs & the pandemic. Been focusing on water and eating smaller portions at dinner. Saw a number on the scale this morning I haven't seen in a year which is very exciting. We'll see what the scale says for weigh-in on Sunday. Going out to a fancy breakfast tomorrow and my plan is to focus on eggs and fruit.5
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Thank you everyone for your words! I had a perfect day today. When I start spiraling, I can get addicted to sweets, so I have to break that. One day at a time is right!7
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@ cleaneater80 I track macros with the myfitnesspal food diary - it gives a breakdown of: calorie content, fats, carbohydrates, protein, sugars and salt when I log each item of food. Then at the end of the day I can see how much I have eaten of each food group. Its really helping me to balance my diet better2
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@ jugar Sorry i have not posted my weight but will get on the scales Friday3
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Here it comes - the big Friday weigh-in line-up! What a crew.
There are a few special guests from today and earlier in the week, too
@nightfeeding1
@cybernurse251
@eggfreak
@bobagurl2017
@EvMakesChanges
@micki48
@LoraineGB
@DianaGetsFit512
@wishfuljune
@PlaneMonkey
Thanks!1
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