Downsizers Team Chat - APRIL 2023
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WEDNESDAY WEIGH-IN :
Last week: 211, I think, but don't quote me on that.
Today: 207.4
Very nice loss! I am glad you recognized that coming back to mfp is progress. With my binge eating I tend to do it at night so no one will know how much I ate. You are right, when you hit “rock bottom “ there is only one way to go: up. Take baby steps. I believe in you.GirlOnTheRebound wrote: »@lindamtuck2018
Weekly weigh-in
PW 3/01 218
PW 3/08 218
PW 3/15 216.8
PW 3/22 216
PW 3/29 214.8
CW 4/05 214.6
Thank you for your reminders!
I LOVE the snorkel. I would sputter and choke and not exert enough energy or proper form without it. I, myself, do not turn my head when doing the breast stroke. I feel more comfortable keeping my face down at all times. But others do. I have never gotten water in even when I used to turn. I have the seago swim snorkel if you want an example. I swim at a new training facility built last year for competitions and nearly everyone practices with a snorkel. I highly recommend 👌
I think I will order one from Amazon. I mostly do breast stroke as my form is not the greatest with the front crawl.MSWarrior7088 wrote: »MSWarrior7088
PW 189.6
CW 190.0
Ok I need your input here ...
3/15
185.8 I was fasting...I do believe I was doing a 72 hour...so this wasn't a true weight in my opinion
3/22
188.8 I think was a true weight and the start of my nurture phase which means I could only fast for 13 hours... which I hated but I did it
3/30
189.6
4/5
190.0
So I only gained 1.2 pounds for the two weeks...which I'm thrilled...now tomorrow my cycle returns (yay ...back to fasting 🎉)
However when I do my extended fasts should I not weigh myself weekly because it really messes up the whole timeline of weight loss?
Looking at my timeline (I know it's been only a month since I started Fast like a Girl protocol) so far I'm really pleased with the results....I'm changing my diet for the better and making healthy decisions.
Joyce
I think you need to look at your weight overall. As long as you are having a downward trend you are ok. Do you log your weight in happy scale or another app? I found it very helpful.SW 388.6
PW 225.8
CW 224
Maintenance Range 225-233
Well then. I'm still not eating enough apparently and I'm consuming around 2400-2600 calories a day.
Do you eat back your exercise calories?aactuallyaash wrote: »
Fantastic loss!3 -
DAILY CHECK IN:
TUESDAY 04/04
- Calories: 1459 (goal 1200-1600)
- Water: 104 oz
- Gym: no
- Walk: 5.25 miles
- Protein: 53 g (85 goal)
- Fiber: 13 g (25 goal)
- THOUGHTS: I’ve received a couple of compliments on my progress this week. My mental health really needed the boost.
STEPS:
04/02: 7,794
04/03: 5,871
04/04: 20,998
Crazy steps! A compliment can go along way.2 -
Steps: 3,338
Sleep: ✔️✔️✔️✔️
Log food:✔️✔️✔️✔️
Exercise: ✔️
The 4 hours of meditation was not as bad as I thought it would be. I felt totally drain but relaxed afterwards. I worked hard to try and get my steps. I came up short but still proud of myself. I was debating whether to go to the pool but I think I will give myself another day.
Have a great Thursday!5 -
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Question
Will Easter chocolate be an issue this weekend? What is your plan to handle the Easter treats?
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NouveauRee wrote: »MSWarrior7088 wrote: »MSWarrior7088
PW 189.6
CW 190.0
Ok I need your input here ...
3/15
185.8 I was fasting...I do believe I was doing a 72 hour...so this wasn't a true weight in my opinion
3/22
188.8 I think was a true weight and the start of my nurture phase which means I could only fast for 13 hours... which I hated but I did it
3/30
189.6
4/5
190.0
So I only gained 1.2 pounds for the two weeks...which I'm thrilled...now tomorrow my cycle returns (yay ...back to fasting 🎉)
However when I do my extended fasts should I not weigh myself weekly because it really messes up the whole timeline of weight loss?
Looking at my timeline (I know it's been only a month since I started Fast like a Girl protocol) so far I'm really pleased with the results....I'm changing my diet for the better and making healthy decisions.
Joyce
I know it’s a bit frustrating but it sounds like you’re having great NSVs. I think you may need to give it a few months to see the pattern. I was hesitant to join this group because of the weekly weigh in because I tend to fluctuate a lot at certain phases and because of that usually only weigh once a month. I haven’t tried any fasting techniques but interested in how it relates to your cycle. I’ve read about certain foods to eat during certain phases but haven’t tried any of it. Will have to look up the fasting book. I know I’m not any help here but give your body a little more time to adjust to this new way and trust the process. You will get there!
Dr Mindy Pelz is on YouTube if your interested...she has a lot of videos a long with Dr Jason Fung... another favorite.
Thanks for reaching out....I know I am very impatient and I will definitely give it more time. So far I like where I'm headed.4 -
@lindamtuck2018
I have a scale that connects to MyFitnessPal and records when I step on it....but I will look into a separate one.... 😊2 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question
Will Easter chocolate be an issue this weekend? What is your plan to handle the Easter treats?
🤔 Perhaps I will have one... or I'll save it and have a dessert instead 😁2 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question
Will Easter chocolate be an issue this weekend? What is your plan to handle the Easter treats?
No problem here since I am keto I buy SF chocolate from a site called choc zero
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Thank you @lindamtuck2018
Easter is at my in-laws and there are no little ones in the family so the chocolate treats will not be there. I am going to enjoy the meal, and try to have small helpings of only the very best offerings and avoid the rest. I have no idea what is on the menu. I will allow myself a drink or two since we are providing the alcohol 3 -
Steps:
4/4
,888
4/5:5,851
Even though I went to the gym yesterday, I didn't hit my step goals. It's super discouraging. Some days I go higher and some days I'm way under. I'm going to work on consistently hitting my 8,000 steps next week. Hopefully, I'll do better next week.6 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Step count (goal 13,000):
04/02 - 15,673
04/03 - 19,170
04/04 - 10,845
04/05 - 17,360
04/06 -
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04/08 -2 -
SW 630
PW 630
CW 609.2
My goal was to get under 600 this month, but I forgot how wild the first couple weeks of losses can be. It is neat to see this big jump, but it also makes me realize how bad I was mistreating myself that just by eating correctly I can lose so much. Onward!9 -
SW 630
PW 630
CW 609.2
My goal was to get under 600 this month, but I forgot how wild the first couple weeks of losses can be. It is neat to see this big jump, but it also makes me realize how bad I was mistreating myself that just by eating correctly I can lose so much. Onward!
@NachDeezy A wonderful first step! Yes...onward!2 -
@lindamtuck2018
huckleterrie
Weigh Day Thursday
PW: 152.2
CW: 153.9
Linda I realized I wasn't following your format to submit my weigh-in so I have fixed it for this week.
One step forward and 2 steps back on the scale this week. I know exactly why this happened but can't seem to get my head in the game. I have a loss but instead of leveraging that win, I let my guard down and it shows on the scale. My goal this week will be to focus on moderation. I tend to drink my calories when my guard is down...5 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Morethanjustanumber wrote: »Weekly weigh in
Morethanjustanumber
Weigh in day Monday 4/3
PW 237.6
CW 237.2
Nice lossGirlOnTheRebound wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »GirlOnTheRebound wrote: »@megan_smartiepants1970
Step Challenge
My Round 6 (goal 12000)
4/02 8257 (lower steps due to swimming. But I read an hour of swimming translates to 10000 steps. So there's that lol)
4/03 5793 Migraine
4/04
4/05
4/06
4/07
4/08
I have a step conversion ...was your swimming, leisure, moderate effort, treading water or vigorous effort and for how long? leisure is 133 x how long ... moderate effort is 174 x how long...treading water is 49 x how long and vigorous effort is 222 x how long
Oh cool! I swam laps for 66 minutes with a few pauses in there so let's call it 60 mins. I have a snorkel I use so I don't have to concentrate on breathing. Love the silence and my ability to destress. This was my first time back in months so let's call it a leisurely pace. Thank you
I never thought of using a snorkel. I think I would end up with a mouthful of water. Sometimes I go a bit to low when doing the breast stroke. Do you have trouble with getting water in the snorkel when you turn your head when doing the front crawl?lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Fantastic loss! Is this a diet you plan to follow?
Hi Linda, thank you! Many years ago I followed the Dukan diet, and it worked for me very well until I stopped dieting. 🙄
I know that dieting doesn't work for me, so I'm trying to stick with a healthier lifestyle.
I just googled the Dukan diet. Why do you need oat bran everyday?
Hi Linda, in order to maintain bowel regularity, the Dukan Diet recommends that oat bran is consumed regularly.1 -
SW 630
PW 630
CW 609.2
My goal was to get under 600 this month, but I forgot how wild the first couple weeks of losses can be. It is neat to see this big jump, but it also makes me realize how bad I was mistreating myself that just by eating correctly I can lose so much. Onward!
Woosh! I had to look twice at your numbers. Well done YOU! Nothing like a great start to prove you can do it. Looking forward to watching your progress.3 -
Tuesday 4/4/2023
- MCD on Plan: choice good but over...
- Water (Goal 64 oz) : 64oz
- Weight Training: None - Holding for long weekend (F, Sat & Sun)
- THOUGHTS: ok day. Could not do another 96 ounce day and remain human. Had a late evening and air fried catfish nuggets, ate too many and didn't have the veggie accompaniment that I planned.
Step Challenge - Goal 7000
4/2 - 7,738
4/3 - 8,338
4/4 - 7,772
4/5 - 7,959
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Weigh in Day: FridayStarting - 220.0 3/31/2023
4/7
4/14
4/21
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@lindamtuck2018
"I think I will order one from Amazon. I mostly do breast stroke as my form is not the greatest with the front crawl."
This is exactly why I got the snorkel. Being able to keep my head down and breathe normal and relax allowed me the ability to slowly swim the front crawl. Also, I wasn't going under water before with breast stroke and now I can. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.2 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Steps: 4,474
Sleep: ✔️✔️✔️
Log food:✔️✔️✔️
Exercise: ✔️
Good morning team! Made sure to move lots yesterday. Still not feeling the greatest. Getting my steps will be a challenge as I have a 4 hour silent retreat on zoom today. Not looking forward to 4 hours of meditation.
Question:
If you don’t eat all your supper do you change your diary? For example, if you weighed your chicken but only ate half.
@lindamtuck2018 i will change my food diary if I don’t eat a large portion of what I logged. I’ll usually weigh the uneaten portion and adjust. If it’s a nominal amount, I don’t bother.
And ….. I am so curious about what a silent retreat is and why it’s on zoom. For me, a four hour meditation is just a nap at that point. But, I super curious about what you’re doing
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