WaistAways Team Chat - MARCH 2023
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Username ashleycarole86
Thursday weigh-in
PW 189.4
CW 190.24 -
As suspected, I couldn't hold on to green after last week's weight was on a whoosh day and I never saw the 180s again the rest of the week.
Reality is if weigh-in was a day earlier or later last week then I'd been green two weeks in a row.
This is why I personally weigh daily.. because having all that info helps me not feel bad.
The work for week three starts now!6 -
PW 174
CW 174.8
Ehhh it's okay, my body is adjusting to switching up some meds, or lack of them. and there are some not so pleasant side effects... LOL
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Username: Bowens1973
PW: 203.2
CW: 202.6
Loss: 0.6
Phew! This was a week where my body was absolutely refusing to let go of another pound. Yesterday morning I was 205 but managed to squeek it out with a minimal loss. Travelling much of next week so I am going to have to be extremely vigilant. I always struggle during travel weeks. One of the biggest challenges is ordering for 1 person on Skip The Dishes. Many places offer free delivery with a minimum order that is more aligned with an order for 2+ people but I figure "If I order an extra Appetizer, I won't have to pay for delivery. Might as well get the food." But this strategy inevitably leads to binge eating. Any suggestions that don't include having to leave the hotel in -40 weather?
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@bowens1973 what I do is order a second meal that I can either re-heat or have cold the next day, occasionally freeze. Not always practical if you're away from home, but maybe there's a dish that would do for lunch?
@YinxFed our snow settled for a couple of hours, but the roads and pavements are clear again now. We're travelling up to West Yorkshire on Saturday so I hope the roads are still good then.
I have had my dietician appointment and it went well. I was honest about my struggles, but she was impressed by my persevering and pointed out that I've actually made a lot of changes since starting.
Plan for the next month is to add in:- 30+ minutes cardio 7 days a week facilitated with consistent get up/bed times so I can do it before work
- Include 'medium sugar' in the treat count; we've said up to 1 medium (5-22g) and 1 high (22g+) per day, so it's a gradual change
The main thing really is that my cereal bars are all the low end of medium sugar. She's suggested some others but they're £25 for 10, which is A LOT, given I typically have one or more a day. I was talking to OH and think this kind of thing should be reserved for when I need something I can transport/eat on the move/at the allotment, or when I have back to back meetings which stop me preparing something (but I can try to prepare in advance). OH is going to hate when I buy some more tupperware.
Less expensive alternative snacks she's suggested are hummus or guacamole and oatcakes (x2), and natural yoghurt with raisins and seeds.
My other focus needs to be logging. I will get the most benefit from my sessions with her - and it will help me to be more mindful of my choices - if my food diaries are accurate. I'm going to start adding when I skip a meal/snack, so that we know I haven't just missed filling it in.5 -
Made it home!
I am carefully planning meals, doing some meticulous shopping tomorrow, and trying to get back to the usual portions, proportions, and productivity. I don't know why the trips to dad's always involve more eating, more drinking, and less working out, but I'm going to have to work on a plan for that. The drive home often involves the worst bits - for some reason, the junky stuff calls my name, knowing I won't allow it in the room when I get home. In any case, the foot is coming down!
I also have nicely fixed up flutes to practice on, so that will help inspire me to calm the racing mind down and play. I love it when they are freshly cleaned, oiled, adjusted, and given all kinds of loving attention from the wonderful repair person I go to. He calls himself the Flute Whisperer, and he is not bragging - he really has a gift. He kept my piccolo to keep working on but the other 2 are going to get a happy play session tomorrow. Then snowshoeing! It will be a good day.
I'm so glad to hear about your hard work with dieticians, new workout plans, the difficulties of travel and work while trying to keep eating and moving healthy. You are champions! Pour yourselves a big celebratory glass of water and enjoy it
Weigh-in status for this week -
Due before Friday:
@nightfeeding1
@MoonlitMuse
@AshenMoon
@eggfreak
@wishfuljune
Due on Friday:
@bobagurl2017
@EvMakesChanges
@micki48
@LoraineGB
@DianaGetsFit512
@PlaneMonkey
@BrownMargaret3021
@jugar
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Hockey tonight was great, it was my 4th game in 7 days! The end of the winter season is near so we're making up for missed games due to snowstorms. It's making for some good energy burns! We laugh as much as we skate some games. 😁
I've been seeing good numbers on the scale this week, so I'm hopeful for tomorrow. Every little bit of green counts! Maybe I'll even see a new decade by April.5 -
CW 191.8
PW 192.0
Well, it's a squeak of green, but it's still green! I will keep up the good behaviours over the weekend and step up my water consumption for next week to keep this trend going. That new decade is within reach, I just know it!!
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Friday
PW 202.9
CW 202.55 -
ok @jugar, I did my weigh in...
PW: 147.6 (I forgot to report last week....it was a bit hectic and also TOM)
CW: 145
@DD265 The set meal/snack thing isn't a bad idea. As a dietitian, I wouldn't be opposed to my patient coming up with that idea. We make soooo many food-related choices throughout the day, each of those moments presents an opportunity to choose something that may not be the best option. By eliminating some of those choices, you not only make tracking easier, but reduce decision fatigue and can focus on making the variable meals fit/work with your goals
I hope everyone in the northern areas are holding up well! We're looking at another 4-5" of snow here in NW Montana! Needless to say, our pup is loving it! We just got his Wisdom Panel results yesterday and he's 83% Siberian Husky and 17% Alaskan Malamute...a true Alusky like we thought. He's also totally clear on the 210 genetic predispositions they checked for, so I think we've got a pretty sturdy pup!
I've also decided to really try and train/do the Glacier 1/2 this June despite my EDS. I've hopped back on the treadmill (cuz again...NW Montana...outside running isn't super viable) and am doing the Nike Run Club training program. I'm really hoping that I can pull this off. I've been wanting to do this for the past several years, but something always stops me (not gonna lie...the $160 entry fee is part of it) but it's something I need to prove to myself. Does anybody else use NRC?4 -
Weigh in day: Friday
PW: 220.4
CW: 216.4
Nope not a typo, but trust me I thought it was! Luckily this month I’ve been trying out daily weigh ins to see if I notice any trends and mid week I had this big loss. I didn’t believe it but this is the third day at around the same number so I guess I just need to enjoy it and stop questioning it. ( I’d be lying if I said I was waiting for it to spike right back up)8 -
You had me at Glacier - I visited Glacier National Park when I was TEN years old, and it has had a huge influence on my life. Cold water, the landscape that combines water and hills - SO good! I do not use NRC but I will totally support you running this half marathon!! Wish I could do it with you.MoonlitMuse wrote: »ok @jugar, I did my weigh in...I've also decided to really try and train/do the Glacier 1/2 this June despite my EDS. I've hopped back on the treadmill (cuz again...NW Montana...outside running isn't super viable) and am doing the Nike Run Club training program. I'm really hoping that I can pull this off. I've been wanting to do this for the past several years, but something always stops me (not gonna lie...the $160 entry fee is part of it) but it's something I need to prove to myself. Does anybody else use NRC?
PW: 147.6 (I forgot to report last week....it was a bit hectic and also TOM)
CW: 145
@DD265 The set meal/snack thing isn't a bad idea. As a dietitian, I wouldn't be opposed to my patient coming up with that idea. We make soooo many food-related choices throughout the day, each of those moments presents an opportunity to choose something that may not be the best option. By eliminating some of those choices, you not only make tracking easier, but reduce decision fatigue and can focus on making the variable meals fit/work with your goals
I hope everyone in the northern areas are holding up well! We're looking at another 4-5" of snow here in NW Montana! Needless to say, our pup is loving it! We just got his Wisdom Panel results yesterday and he's 83% Siberian Husky and 17% Alaskan Malamute...a true Alusky like we thought. He's also totally clear on the 210 genetic predispositions they checked for, so I think we've got a pretty sturdy pup! 3 -
DianaGetsFit512 wrote: »Weigh in day: Friday
PW: 220.4
CW: 216.4
Nope not a typo, but trust me I thought it was! Luckily this month I’ve been trying out daily weigh ins to see if I notice any trends and mid week I had this big loss. I didn’t believe it but this is the third day at around the same number so I guess I just need to enjoy it and stop questioning it. ( I’d be lying if I said I was waiting for it to spike right back up)
It is SO wonderful when this happens! Finally your body is ready for the whoosh, and off you go. Now be careful not to bounce back. Celebrating with food is not a great idea! If you are hungry enough for a balanced food meal, do it. If you are not hungry and you crave something, it might be emotional and food will not be the solution. It is your body convincing you it needs that snack somehow, in order to get back to where it is used to being. I am so glad you are at a new resistance point! Not easy, but fabulous.5 -
Once again, it is good to be back to my individual control life! It was not a perfect day, but for some reason, I am much more responsible when not visiting, travelling, or otherwise away from my usual space. I get frustrated when I am ONLY at home, where it can be hard to get motivated, but dang - I do better there. Learning from experience, always!5
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DianaGetsFit512 wrote: »Weigh in day: Friday
PW: 220.4
CW: 216.4
Nope not a typo, but trust me I thought it was! Luckily this month I’ve been trying out daily weigh ins to see if I notice any trends and mid week I had this big loss. I didn’t believe it but this is the third day at around the same number so I guess I just need to enjoy it and stop questioning it. ( I’d be lying if I said I was waiting for it to spike right back up)
It is SO wonderful when this happens! Finally your body is ready for the whoosh, and off you go. Now be careful not to bounce back. Celebrating with food is not a great idea! If you are hungry enough for a balanced food meal, do it. If you are not hungry and you crave something, it might be emotional and food will not be the solution. It is your body convincing you it needs that snack somehow, in order to get back to where it is used to being. I am so glad you are at a new resistance point! Not easy, but fabulous.
So happy you told me this.. so true that my body is like… “ oh you can have that it’s not that bad” but I need to continue making good choices so I keep going downwards as it’s been so difficult to see anything under 220 for so long!
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Progress! Here we go -
Saturday people, ready to weigh in and close the week:
@CupcakeCrusoe
@zankash23
@carlsoda
People who need to send in those numbers for before Saturday:
@nightfeeding1
@AshenMoon
@bobagurl2017
@EvMakesChanges
@micki48
@wishfuljune
@BrownMargaret3021
I'll go back and pick through to make sure I have not missed any!1 -
PW: 160
CW: 161
I’ll like to take a break from steps this week. I have been on bed rest as I’ve been poorly and I have excruciating pain from a surgery scar of 5 years ago. Nothing much can be done so I have to find a way to manage the pain.
I’m going to try to get as much rest this weekend and being again with little steps this week.6 -
Good morning WaistAways!
PW: 175
CW: 173.6
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I'm getting used to my weight being in the overweight range. It's... surreal. I haven't been at this weight in... 6 years? I got this low just after I gave birth to my first, because I was much lower before I got pregnant with her, before breastfeeding messed with my head and I gained.
And then I started to lose again, got down to 180... and got pregnant with my second, lol. Here's my history!
Both pregnancies (the spikes in 2015 and 2018), and my start in 2010. I'm still working on putting in my historical weight entries, since MFP doesn't graph them for me anymore unless I pay for premium (no thanks).
I think I'm getting better at listening to my hunger cues, and doing what needs to be done about them. Fridays are pizza and beer night at my house, but I knew that if I ate pizza and wings and cheese bread for this huge hunger I had, the calories would be astronomical, so I ate a barley salad with egg whites first, and when Whatsisface came home with the pizza, I found I did have a couple of calories for a piece of cheesy bread and a couple wings, and beer. And felt much better about all of it- and it felt better in my stomach.
One thing I do definitely need to work on for this week is increasing my protein, and getting back to the gym. My whole family has been a rotating cast of "who's sick today" for the last month, so my gym attendance has been spotty, but I think everyone's finally coming on the other side of it. It's time to get back to protecting the muscle I have and building more, if I want to be good at pole.
Some tags!
@DianaGetsFit512 congratulations on the whoosh! Trust the lows!
@MoonlitMuse I used to do nike run club, but this would have been.. almost a decade ago, now. Where has the time gone...
@DD265 when I first started trying to lose weight, I 100% packed all my snacks for the week in little baggies, and when I got hungry, I would grab one of the baggies. I knew what was in them, made logging easy, and I wouldn't spend that time staring in my fridge or at my pantry to see what I could find, then inevitably find the cookies I didn't remember I had, lol.
@jugar glad to hear that you're happy to be home- there really is no place like it! I totally hear you on being out of whack while traveling. I always think it's fascinating, seeing how other people eat, some kind of voyeurism on my part, I guess. Like, my extended family in Wisconsin have chickens and barter for other things, so they ate... eggs, just all the time. And a lot of sausage, for some reason. My stomach was not happy with me after that trip! Meals were eggs and sausage more often than not.
Time to get everyone ready for the gym today, my girls are going to gymnastics, and I'm going to do a pole class and one for the booty booty booty booty, hahaha.
Have a great day, everyone!
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@CupcakeCrusoe thanks for the overview of your journey - it is amazing to see over a long period how things change. You are doing great! Hitting a new category is fabulous 2
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I am making a fair amount of choices that do not put my health and wellness first.
I get caught up in a moment and my priorities get skewed.
They can't ALL be good choices, but I need to flip the balance in their favor!
Enjoy the weekend all!7 -
SW: 163
3/04: 162.7
3/11: 162.5
This week was a hard one - I felt extremely tired and hungry ALL week like I was coming down with something. Never did get sick but made sure to drink plenty of water and get as much sleep as I could. I did manage to get all my steps in this week although at times I felt like I was sleep walking 😂
Hoping for a MUCH better week starting today!!
You are all doing great! It is fun reading your posts and getting to know you!!!
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Hey everyone. MIA again this week. First things first.
PW 208. Something Excused last week?
CW 206.0 🙂
So I think I told you all that my NC house was listed for sale on Monday. My poor son, who lives there, had to leave for many numerous hours for showings. We signed a contract to sell it last evening. Closing is pretty quick. End of month. Son has two second interviews coming up for job prospects. Hopefully they move fast so he can move into a new apt before closing. House hunting is NOT fun. It’s like racing to see who can be first and make one of the biggest decisions in a life in about 2 hours. Ugh.
Yesterday my realtor called me at school and said we HAD to see this house I loved right away if we wanted to consider it. I rushed from school, grabbed my husband and headed to these two houses. We finally got home around 5:30pm. We hadn’t eaten since breakfast! That NEVER happens. Super stressful day. We did not bid on either for various reasons. One triggered my asthma!
Anyway, not eating helped my green weigh in for sure as I was 208 the day before. But not something I’d recommend.
I will check in as much as possible. I am thinking of you all. Will read posts later. Busy month. No end in sight yet.
I see your big loss @DianaGetsFit512 !!!!!!🥰
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The Week 3 Group Challenge is open and ready to begin on Sunday, Mar 12th. Join us for Spring into Fitness, a 7-day activity and nutrition challenge, with links to lots of recipes and ideas for inspiration. Hope you enjoy it! Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10886145/march-week-3-group-challenge-spring-into-fitness/p1?new=1
Look forward to sharing your week ahead! Good luck!
Jessica
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@ashleycarole86 thank you1
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What a Saturday! I got in a good session of snowshoeing, a 5 mile walk (with friend and 2 pugs), some practicing, made gluten free bread for the tall guy, and ate reasonably. I hope you all had some good times today too.
Quick weigh-in roundup.
Due for this week, through Saturday:
@nightfeeding1
@AshenMoon
@bobagurl2017
@EvMakesChanges
@wishfuljune
@BrownMargaret3021
Sunday people - starting us off on week 3!
@YinxFed
@adrimango
@nightfeeding1
@IDebraK
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CW: 185.2
I don’t recall what my previous weight was and didn’t want to get bogged down in the MFP checking the list from last week ‘cause I’m using my phone instead of my computer.
I read an interesting article about drinking enough water when working in warm, humid rooms. Working up to 2 hours in a warm place (e.g. indoor swimming pool) means one should be drinking 8 oz every 15-20 minutes. I’m often there for 4 hours before a cool down & can safely say that I don’t drink nearly enough water!!
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Happy Sunday, Friends!
Here's today's weigh-in:
PW - 186.1
CW - 186.4
Representing a slip into the red. I'll fix it next week.
And here are my step and exercise stats for you, Ashley @ashleycarole86 -
Sunday 5th March - 2763
Monday 6th - 2913 / 48 mins HR12W3.0 Day 24 - Back Strength
Tuesday 7th - 2383 / 36 mins HR12W3.0 Day 25 - No Repeat Metcon
Wednesday 8th - 11738
Thursday 9th - 2244 / 45 mins HR12W3.0 Day 26 - Full Body workout
Friday 10th - 2783 / 40 mins HR12W3.0 Day 27 - HIIT Cardio
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@MoonlitMuse she wasn't too keen, but decision fatigue has definitely been a thing lately. Breakfast is so simple because it's just muesli - no thought required.
@CupcakeCrusoe I'm leaning towards prepping the snacks. One of the reasons I often reach for the cereal bar/flapjack bite option is speed and convenience, so it would help me to make 'fresh' snacks quick and readily available. Sometimes I genuinely don't have time to chop veggies in between meetings, sometimes I am tired and can't be bothered, then other times I need something that can come out and about with me - I try to bring my own snacks to places rather than buying from a shop.
It's almost 2pm, OH should be home around 4pm, and I've not been down to the allotment all weekend. We managed to get our food shopping done Friday afternoon and we did make it up to Yorkshire yesterday so between time and the weather, I haven't made it there. This morning I slept in, read a bit in bed, and have been catching up on admin tasks. I'm feeling lethargic from lack of movement, so I am going to get up and go now!3
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