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WaistAways Team Chat - MAY 2023
jugar
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Fat2Fit has five great teams. The group and team leaders are as follows:
Our Moderators:
Liselyn - @jugar
Megan - @Megan_smartiepants1970
Ashley - @minstrelofsarcasm
Jessica - @jessicakrall8
Our Team Captains:
Downsizers - @lindamtuck2018 and @Megan_smartiepants1970
Mission Slimpossible - @broncobuddee and @trooworld
Weight No More - @minstrelofsarcasm and @melaniedscott
WaistAways - @jugar and @ashleycarole86
Shape Shifters - @jessicakrall8 and @Pupowl
Our Team Motivators:
Downsizers - @Slimmersixties & @JaysFan82
Mission Slimpossibles - @katmary71
Weight No More - @rachelrjh
WaistAways - @conleywoods
Shape Shifters - @PatriceFitnessPal
HOW IT ALL WORKS: The May challenge runs for 5 weeks, from April 30 - June 3. F2F months always start on a Sunday and end on a Saturday, so adjust your calendars!
Everyone weighs in weekly on their chosen day right here in the team chat thread. At the end of each week, the tallies are done to determine the team and individuals with the most weight lost. The best losers are announced with full fanfare every Sunday. The team competition is all in good spirits - may the most losing win!
We also celebrate those small, steady losses. If you lose, however small an amount, you are in the green! At the end of the month, we celebrate everyone who lost at least a bit every week. You are heading steadily towards your goal even if you aren't at the top of the weight loss leaderboard. Let's have a Green March!
To make your weigh-in easy to find for your team Captains, please put it right at the top of a message, and use this format:
Weigh In Day:
PW (Previous Weight):
CW (Current Weight):
If you miss two weigh-ins in a row without asking for a break, you will be dropped from the team, so be sure to inform your team captain if you are traveling, sick, or just need some time off. If you take a break, you can be excused for a week or two, or are moved to the Support Team for as long as you need to. You still participate in the discussions, you can weigh in if you want to, but it will not count in the weekly tally. Don't worry! You can come back if you get dropped and then return.
Once you reach your goal weight, you join the Goal Zone. You continue to weigh in every week. If you have 2 weeks above your self-defined goal zone, you go back to the regular team to lose that amount before it builds up. You will have a chance to hone those maintenance skills and stick with your team!
In addition to your own team, there are weekly F2F Full Group CHALLENGES. You can do all or none - it's up to you. Participating adds a lot to your success, so we hope to see you there often! These can involve anything fitness, health, or nutrition - and they’ll get you moving, thinking, and learning about this journey. Check the Announcements section for full group challenges.
Let’s show our fellow challengers some F2F love! Introduce yourselves right away, and let the new month begin!!
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Welcome to May 2023!
This is our home for the month, where all of our joys and challenges take place. Please (re)introduce yourselves and set some goals and daily actions for the month and the new year. Focus on the small every day choices, and you will get where you want to go!
I am Liselyn, co-captain along with @ashleycarole86 . I live in rural Québec, and I'm a retired university professor of music. It was not until I was 58 that I got really serious with both food and exercise. As of October 2022, I hit 10 years on maintenance, always refining and making sure I don't have to do it all over again. Yes, it is possible to lose weight and get in shape after menopause!
I know there are people on this team who have a lot to lose, others who have lost a lot and are closing in on their goals, and some who might be working on losses that are stubbornly resisting. There is much wisdom here, and the most important lesson we learn from each other time and time again is that it is not a straight shot, there will be trials and errors, and sticking with it when it feels like you have fallen off yet again is the best thing you can do for yourself. Plateaus can be good, but going back the way you came is not!
Some helpful information/tools:
Posting your daily updates
We know from experience that posting daily (or as often as you can!) makes a huge difference to your success. Use any format you like to let everyone know how you are doing on your daily goals and habits. You can report on food, exercise, water, sleep, or whatever you are tracking and trying to stick with. While you're there, talk about how you are, ask questions, and if you can answer someone else, please do! Congratulate others, commiserate, enjoy someone's rant, or go ahead and rant yourself. It all helps make the kind of community where we are in each others' heads when the hand is reaching for that off-plan snack, or the couch is feeling way too inviting...
Weighing in
Please try to weigh in on time! When you post, put your weigh in at the TOP of a message, so it is clear and easy to find. If you cannot post your weight for whatever reason, please request a week off, or if you need a longer break, you can request to move to the "Support Team" where you can still participate but your weigh-ins will not be part of the weekly tally. This is where members who are ill, on vacation, or just needing a break can hang out for as long as needed.
The F2F Habit Tracker
If you want a simple place to track your most important habits, give this a try. You can see how your teammates are doing too The link and how-to info are under "Announcements" on the main F2F page.
So everyone, tell us a bit about you, your goals, what steps you are going to work on. It's fun to know your name and where you live (if you're willing to share that), what brought you here, how your weight loss journey has been, and where you are headed now. Let the introductions roll!3 -
Hey guys!
My name is Diana (as if that wasn’t terribly obvious lol) I’m 35, from New Jersey, mom to an adorable 1 year old boy and really just want to get this darn weight off!
This time around has been so much tougher for me to get disciplined so I need all the support I can get!
(I lost about 60 lb 10 years ago, but slowly between life and becoming a mommy have put about 30 lb back on)
I’m switching my weigh in day and will try to meal plan Saturdays instead of Sundays this month to see if I meal prep a bit better on Sunday having the plan set already. I’m participating in a step bet this month so I hope to have that as a motivator as my goal is pretty steep and I don’t get as many steps while cycling on my peloton ( if anyone has any tips for that let me know)
May is my birthday month so I really want to make some strides towards that healthier me! No more constantly going over my calories.. No excuses… i need to get disciplined!
Good luck to us all!11 -
Good morning everyone!
I'm Christina, 34, and I live in VA. I'm 5'4", and currently around 173 lbs. This last 15-20 is the hardest, always is, but it is good for me to find the balance between habits that will make me lose weight, and making everyday foods and choices sustainable for the long haul, so that's where my head is right now.
I am a member of a pole gym where I take pole dance classes, dance classes, chair acrobatics classes, and some conditioning classes for all those classes, lol. I'm also working on my splits- 2023 will be the Year I Do A Split, and I've made progress already. I'm a firm believer that the only way I will exercise consistently is if I like what I'm doing, and this is it.
I'm also currently trying to get 30 different fruits and vegetables every week, and I'm having a lot of success. It feels really good as a thing to do, and forces me to meal prep a little more than I normally would, which for me, supports my weight loss goals.
Have a great May, everyone!
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Hi everyone!
I'm Shan, new to the group for May. I'm a 33 year old teacher from the UK, but I'm currently living in Senegal. I've been here for three years now.
This month I want to focus on consistent meal prep and logging. I used to meal prep all the time, and it worked well for me, but for whatever reason I stopped. Time to make it a habit again.
Good luck to everyone!9 -
The May Week 1 Group Challenge is open and ready for participation starting Sunday, April 30th. Look forward to seeing you as we begin the Self-Love Bingo Challenge. Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10889636/may-week-1-group-challenge-self-love-bingo/p1?new=1
Jessica2 -
Hi everyone! Again, I’m so happy to start the May challenge with you all!
My name’s Chelly, I just turned 27, and I work at a dental lab.
I’m currently at my heaviest (~242.6lbs). I’ve been trying to get back into consistently working out/exercising but I would like to push myself harder. I enjoy weight training but not the biggest fan of cardio.
This month my goals are to become friends with cardio, log in my foods, and be consistent with stretching.☺️9 -
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 170.2
CW: 166
So far so good. My main change last week was working out everyday, which was a challenge but I enjoyed it. I've been doing 21df.
This week I will try to drink more water. I have a water bottle that holds 1l, so I am going to start off with aiming for one bottle per day then build up throughout the month.
Today, I will also meal prep for the week. I found some recipes that I would like to try, and I went grocery shopping yesterday, so I'm ready.
Have a great week everyone!10 -
My name is Chelsey, I am 33 years old, and I am married to a wonderful husband and we have a dog together (Cooper, he is a beagle mix and he’s now 7 years old). We live in New England where the weather is finally starting to become more tolerable even if my allergies want to say otherwise. I am trying to lose 30 lbs. to get within a reasonable weight for the first time in my adult life. I got close in 2020, at my lowest at 163, but I didn’t stick with it when life got hectic and I quickly gained those 20+ lbs. back to where I am now.
For the month of May, I am looking to really increase my participation on MFP, by posting at least 3 times a week (including my weigh-in day on Fridays), as well as complete Sydney Cummings Houdyshell’s Summertime Fine series, which starts on May 1st. It’s a 3-month program, and I am so looking forward to it. If anyone else is doing it, we can hold each other accountable!
I find that giving myself something to look forward to, a “reward”, for completing my goals can also be a motivator, so my reward if I can do these things this month will be to buy myself a brand new pair of gym shoes from NOBULL. Their shoes are just so gorgeous, and I have been wanting a pair for months now.
Today, my goals are to vacuum the house, clean the bathroom, and do some yoga before Summertime Fine kicks off tomorrow. Happy Sunday everyone!7 -
Happy first day of the May challenge! It sounds like we are full of energy and ready to work on those small changes that will add up to success.
First reminder of the month - Sunday weigh-ins!
@IDebraK
@TessieMac833
@strong_fit_ells
@honeygldchelly - I know you just started, and posted an approximate weight yesterday, but Sunday people always start us off every week. If you have a today weight, please post it, or I can just stick with your starting weight. If you want to change weigh-in days to something later in the week, that works too. Just let me know and it shall be done!5 -
👋🏼 I’m Loraine, I’m a Brit living in Springfield MO and have been trying to lose the weight I gained after I moved to rural MO in Jan ‘22.
We moved to Springfield last September and I am really happy where I live and have also got a job that I started two weeks ago. I have been training and working longer hours than I will be so I’ve not been able to find a good routine so far. However, I’ve grocery shopped and have planned my meals and will get back to exercising for this week.6 -
Hello! I'm back! Adrianne, 46, married, 1 child, work remote from home. All my routines changed in 2020 between the pandemic, new job, and new school for my daughter. I've struggled since then to find new rhythms I can stick with to eat well and get exercise. Health issues, particularly heart/circulation, diabetes, and kidney issues run heavily in my family. My dad died at 64 from heart & kidney failure. My mom is on full disability. I want a longer and fuller life than they’ve had. My sister is diabetic at 40. The good habits I had have prevented me from following suit so far, but I'm gaining weight, my body hurts, and my energy is super low.
I took April off from the group due to travel. I spent 2 weeks on an overseas trip to Perth, Australia to see one of my dearest friends with my 12 yr old daughter. Was home for 6 days then left again for a work trip in Austin, TX. Been home since Thurs and am ready to jump back in.
Goal is to lose 15 lbs.
@jugar I'll weigh-in on Mondays.9 -
Great to read everyone's May intros and ways that you're all setting yourself up for success. Good plans deliver results!
My name is Ashley, I am 36 year old, and I am married to fellow group member and struggler of excess weight @bowens1973
We are both working full time stressful jobs. No kids. My mother lives in our basement, and we have a house full of pets (our dog, our two cats, and my mom's dog). We live in Alberta, Canada.
I have had a great journey here on MFP, and I am so thankful for this group. When I started, I weighed 293 pounds. Massive weight loss has been possible for me. I am currently about 30-35 pounds higher than I want to be, but I'm holding on. I marched consistently down to my maintenance range of 160-165.. sat there for a short while, and then found myself putting on weight during vacations and life back in the office post-COVID.
Anyway, I don't feel super motivated now. I feel a bit mentally stuck, unwilling to focus, etc. However, I am recommitted to fitness which makes me feel SO good. Brad and I just got a second Peloton so we can ride together, which makes a huge difference. My fitness numbers as of late show that.
I binge, food is pleasure, and it's not hard for me to overdo it. I have an uphill battle I'll be fighting for the rest of my life. But being here makes a difference, and I'm a much healthier happier version of me even now, while I deal with my current weight situation and assess my path forward from here.
I also have the honor of co-captaining this amazing team. @jugar is our amazing leader and she will hype you up AND keep you accountable. I'll run your step challenge. So, newbies and old returning members, get your step counts ready.
For those that have been participating for a while, let me know if you want to add or update your daily step pledge. Remember, all activity counts.
Interested? Every Sunday, post your activity for the previous Sun-Sat. Steps + intentional activity minutes on top of that count. Give me the details, I'll convert it all to steps, and produce us a team report once a week.
My best tip?
Log EVERYTHING, even when it's ugly.
I know I do my best when I do that. Data helps!10 -
April Week 4 Steps
Apr 23 - 7057 steps + 185 minutes Peloton
Apr 24 - 8444 steps
Apr 25 - 13757 steps + 32 minutes Peloton
Apr 26 - 4849 steps
Apr 27 - 8935 steps + 30 minutes jogging
Apr 28 - 7550 steps + 31 minutes Peloton
Apr 29 - 12379 steps7 -
Team Results
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Team Winners6 -
Team Results
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Team Winners5 -
Exercise and steps stats for the last 7 days -
Sunday 23rd April - 3969
Monday 24th - 9551
Tuesday 25th - 3948
Wednesday 26th - 11532
Thursday - 6039 / 40 mins HR12W3.0 Day 41 [Full Body HIIT]
Friday 28th - 1818 / 39 mi s HR12W3.0 Day 42 [Abs & Booty workout]
Saturday 29th - 6411
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Hello Everyone!
My name is Lauren and I live in NC. I have been trying to lose weight over the years and haven't had too much luck. Back in 2012, I lost 50 pounds, got gallstones, and had a cancer scare and ended up gaining the weight back. Since then it's been up and down.
Recently, I started seeing a healthcare provider to help with my anxiety and over-eating. I have a very poor relationship with the scale. For this month, I am not going to be weighing and focusing only on nutrition and exercise, so I will be cheering and actively participating from the sidelines.
Welcome new team members and I hope everyone has a great May!8 -
Sunday: 6,059 + 30 min elliptical
Monday: 5,426
Tuesday: 5,190 + 30 min jog @ 4.5mph + 20 min weights
Wednesday: 3,452
Thursday: 6,687 + 30 min elliptical
Friday: 2,776
Saturday: 8,739 + 30 min jog @ 4.5mph + 20 min weights7 -
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 242.6
CW: 2485 -
What a day! We were amazing during week 4 of April. I hope we can keep up the trajectory, ride the wave, build on the energy. I know that is hard. So be sure to do ONE good thing each day as a gift to your tomorrow self. Make one thing easier for tomorrow. I did not have great exercise today, but kept food full of vegetables and fibre, and hope that I can get more movement happening tomorrow. Hugs to you all!
Sunday - Monday weigh-ins:
@IDebraK
@TessieMac833
@strong_fit_ells
@CarolAnnM2
@MoonlitMuse
@cleaneater80
@Natroushka
@CheCheLMT
@adrimango - if you have a guess as to last Monday's weigh-in to submit as previous weight that would be great. Otherwise, no worries - we'll just use tomorrow's as previous and current. Thanks!3
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