WaistAways Team Chat - APRIL 2023
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Woo, way to go @LoraineGB .. turning that vacation gain around! Nice job. And congrats to @wishfuljune and @zankash23 for a green week as well
There is an event held quarterly called the Pelofondo where people pledge distances and ride their Peloton... it was this weekend and I was behind on my other challenge rides so I just got inspired to spend a crap ton of time on the bike.
85 kilometers and 3 hours of ride time later, and phew.. I'm wiped. I've done this event once before, and I've also rode 100 KM outdoors once, but otherwise this was my 3rd longest day on the bike. I'm not exactly in my top form either so I was happy with this. It's over half the distance of my Gran Fondo that's coming up in less than 3 months (EEK!) so it was good to prove to myself that I could.
Exercise stats for the last week:
Apr 16 - 9714 steps + 62 minutes Peloton + 30 minutes strength
Apr 17 - 6380 steps + 46 minutes Peloton
Apr 18 - 10050 steps
Apr 19 - 12433 steps
Apr 20 - 9920 steps + 31 minutes Peloton
Apr 21 - 15834 steps
Apr 22 - 10904 steps
Bed time!
Trip out to Manitoba Wednesday to Friday to see my Dad while Brad goes for business... so it'll be another busy week.
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Beautiful week @strong_fit_ells ! One pound is a good loss, and you'll be able to lose another one this week, I'll bet.
@ashleycarole86 we can moan about our sore muscles tonight
I'm only walking and then riding Jasper, but more and more posting trot - it's the stairmaster of horseback riding.
I'm going to be travelling back home on Tuesday
It has flown by so fast! I give one more breathing class to some soldiers tomorrow evening, then it's back to Edmonton to fly away. I have to say I will not miss the relentless wind, but I certainly will miss hanging out with my daughter and riding every day.
Sunday - Monday weigh-ins to get the week going full steam:
@IDebraK
@TessieMac833
@CarolAnnM2
@MoonlitMuse
@cleaneater80
@Natroushka
As usual, I did not post a reminder for the Sunday people (sorry!), but @YinxFed and @strong_fit_ells have given Week 4 a good start. @TessieMac833 you are up to 3 green weeks so far this month - I'm hoping for you that you make all 4! If not, no worries - 3 is a great job already.
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Late again..
IDebraK
Weigh-in:Sunday
PW: 129 something
CW: 129.8
I feel like I have no control. I have no idea what this body is doing right now.
Is it the weight training? Is it my food intake? Who knows? I may track a bit to see where there's a gap. Typically, I track nothing. I know it's important for weight loss, but I try to form habits I know I'm willing to do forever. I know I'm not going to track every bite for the rest of my life.4 -
Step and exercise stats for the last 7 days:
16th April - 4899
17th - 5455
18th - 4093 / 45 mins HR12W3.0 Day 40 - No Repeat Metcon
19th - 10076
20th - 2666
21st - 2325
22nd - 40853 -
Good morning!
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Late again..
IDebraK
Weigh-in:Sunday
PW: 129 something
CW: 129.8
I feel like I have no control. I have no idea what this body is doing right now.
Is it the weight training? Is it my food intake? Who knows? I may track a bit to see where there's a gap. Typically, I track nothing. I know it's important for weight loss, but I try to form habits I know I'm willing to do forever. I know I'm not going to track every bite for the rest of my life.
First of all - the best thing about having Sunday as your weigh-in day is that you can be days late and it is still OK! As long as you're getting your number in by the end of Saturdays, it counts. Sure, consistency is helpful, but one number per week is all I need Some people in the past have used a weekly average - weigh yourself every day, and then post the average on your weigh day. This can help smooth out weird daily swings.
Second of all, you are near goal, and not tracking is a good way to experiment with ways to keep it that way. You have lost over 66 pounds. This month you have only changed by 0.2 pounds. If that is "no control", you are doing well. If you want to conquer those last few pounds, it is going to be slow, and yes - tracking can be a super useful way of weeding out the last little things you need to change in order to get there. I have been maintaining for a long time, and I need to go in and out of tracking, or at least making sure that I keep certain kinds of foods to a minimum. Enjoy the experiments! It is all information, and none of it has to be every single bite forever. That would be miserable!
In short, I think you're doing great. I'm glad you're here even if it is a struggle sometimes. Hang in there!6 -
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I’m so tired. Almost there. Just get through this week. Food has been tough. We are in the grabbing whatever food we can stage of packing moving. I’ve had a chicken panini, Greek salad, and Burger King. I had a medium fry but found I could not eat them all. That’s a win. My appetite is definitely smaller.
Need to work on more water. That might wake me up.4 -
This is a great group. I haven't been able to participate much because hubby had his 5 abdominal aortic aneurisms fixed and he's a horrible patient. He lives being the center of attention and everyone feeling sorry for him. Ge really has it up too. Today he got his 34 staples removed finally. Then there's my upcoming cataract surgery. My eye surgery had to be postponed for his and my eyes are bothering me like crazy. Of course it is kitten season so I've been helping some of the moms and bottle feeding some of the newborns. My garden is a lost cause this year. Oh well. Anyway, so very sorry for not being a better member.5
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Sunday: 10,051 + 60 min cardio dance
Monday: 3,236
Tuesday: 8,214 + 30 min jog @ 4.5mph + 20 min weights
Wednesday: 3,048
Thursday: 2,831
Friday: 3,708
Saturday: 6,985 + 30 min jog @ 4.5mph + 20 min weights6 -
I’m so tired. Almost there. Just get through this week. Food has been tough. We are in the grabbing whatever food we can stage of packing moving. I’ve had a chicken panini, Greek salad, and Burger King. I had a medium fry but found I could not eat them all. That’s a win. My appetite is definitely smaller.
Need to work on more water. That might wake me up.
Your step numbers are FABULOUS!!!!!4 -
Natroushka wrote: »This is a great group. I haven't been able to participate much because hubby had his 5 abdominal aortic aneurisms fixed and he's a horrible patient. He lives being the center of attention and everyone feeling sorry for him. Ge really has it up too. Today he got his 34 staples removed finally. Then there's my upcoming cataract surgery. My eye surgery had to be postponed for his and my eyes are bothering me like crazy. Of course it is kitten season so I've been helping some of the moms and bottle feeding some of the newborns. My garden is a lost cause this year. Oh well. Anyway, so very sorry for not being a better member.
Oh my goodness! You are amazing to get through all that. You will be so thrilled when you get your eye surgery. It is so much fun to see better after one of those. Maybe, just maybe, you'll get a couple of days off to recover
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CW 170
@Natroushka thoughts are with you in this busy season and we are routing for you.
@IDebraK you are doing so well. I've don't track food either but thinking it's something I should slowly start doing. My excersize is great but diet and some habits need to be focused on.
Can't believe it's the end of April already love the longer days of sunshine5 -
@jugar @cleaneater80 Thank you for the kind words!2
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Weigh in Day: MONDAY
PW: 190.0
CW: 187.9
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Happy...Tuesday everyone! Sorry I'm a day late on my weigh-in, I try to do it empty stomached but forgot and totally ate breakfast/coffee on my way in to work.
PW: 147.8
CW: 146.4
Last week wasn't great in terms of physical activity. I did try to do something most days, but that pulled muscle started radiating and giving me issues. THAT is feeling better now, but I've been feeling more joint pain for the past few days, particularly in an unusual spot in my right knee. Gods....what I would give to actually feel my age
This week I'm going to focus on biking, yoga, and seeing if I can hit another 10k on Sunday. I don't know what's wrong but I just can't seem to find the motivation to hit the weights hard like I used to. I'm not sure if taking a break is going to eventually help or make it worse.
Monday: 6912 steps + 30mins strength + 30 mins yoga
Tuesday: 5265 steps
Wednesday: 5669 steps + 46mins strength
Thursday: 5719 steps + 31mins strength + 52 mins yoga
Friday: 5874 steps
Saturday: 8388 steps
Sunday: 4325 steps
On the personal front....I don't keep you guys abreast of everything but I feel the need for a bit of a sounding board. Here's the clif notes version of things- My dad (65) had his first hip replacement about 15 years ago and they told him that he'd need the other side done eventually just because of how his bones are shaped. Well, for the past almost-year, he's been trying to get that scheduled, only to have it cancelled TWICE because people didn't feel comfortable doing it. He's been cleared by the cardiologist AGAIN and re-reschuled for 8/30 (Originally supposed to by 2/23). He's bone on bone and in so much pain. It's a truly frustrating process
- We're in the process of selling our other house. When we moved out to MT in 2020, we weren't sure what we were going to do with our house in OH so we just kept it. Well, we finally decided it's time to part with it. The offers came in instantly and over-list, so we're happy. Closing is supposed to be May 10th, fingers crossed that it all going according to plan
- My son is finishing his junior year and now we have to start thinking about things like ACT/SAT, scholarship applications, etc. My coworker said that there are a ton of resources/opportunities/guidance for kids BUT I think it's for public school only. He's been going to the University of Missouri K-12 academy since freshman year, so I'm worried that we'll be on our own in navigating everything
- I was recently invited to be a speaker at the Nutrition/Diabetes conference in Billings this June, so I have to prepare a presentation on Fad Diets and Glycemic Control.
- The Front range yoga fest is going to be happening right after that conference, so I may be teaching at that again (fingers crossed). If not teaching, it's a total weekend of self care and sooooo many yoga classes. It was very healing last year
- Not relevant but I'm excited about it - I just got 2 out of the 3 new tarot decks I've ordered! My reading has become a lot deeper since I've been picking up my decks every day
@CupcakeCrusoe OMG, I LOVE That you're implementing the 30 challenge! Isn't it amazing how much more we vary our diets when we're not just relying on the same foods over and over?7 -
Good afternoon WaistAways!
I'm back in the 173s, but I've been dipping into the post-easter chocolates a little too much at night, haha. Tonight, gym and back to basics!
@ashleycarole86 pelefondo sounds like a great motivating tool- like training for a race when you're running. How is using one peleton and one not-peleton bike working out for y'all?
@jugar safe travels!
@IDebraK I think your method is a great way to transition into maintenance.
@micki48 food around a move is always tough- but leaving fries alone is a huge win, for me at least!
@Natroushka oh man, bottle-feeding kitten season is all-consuming, don't fret. You've got so much going on!
@MoonlitMuse wow, that's so much great (and some a little scary!) stuff you have going on! And yeah, not only the variety for the 30/week, but also it's helping me keep calories in check, for the most part, which is a great added bonus.
And thinking about it makes me prep a little more strictly, which is great for adherence. I'm happy I'm doing it so far.
Have a great day, everyone!5 -
Hi WA's you have a new member joining your amazing team for May .. Please welcome @honeygldchelly
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