Shape Shifters Team Chat - MAY 2023
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@Itadakimasu7 I had/have a huge sugar addiction. I found going cold turkey for 2 weeks helped reset my cravings. I’ve had to do this a couple times when I go back to old habits. I also quit all artificial sweeteners a couple years ago. They definitely increased my cravings. I totally agree, it’s an addiction. I felt I couldn’t stop and the more I had had the more I needed. I couldn’t cut back, I had to cut it off to reset. Don’t know if that helps, but that’s my experience. I also buy frozen fruit like mangoes and cherries, when I want something sweet at night.
i'm currently in the process of trying to break up with sweet so maybe we can support each other. i've created a bit of a plan for myself to ween off. definitely agree that artificial sweeteners are out, no keto muffins, diet pop or stevia anything. did that for a few weeks while not limiting anything else.
i'm at the stage now where i allow myself sweet stuff before noon. i find that i'm really used to having something sweet for breakfast - peanut butter/honey or syrup/brown sugar in my oatmeal. but after 12pm no more. i'll do this for a few weeks and hope my cravings subside. then i think i'll do only sweetness from whole fruits - no strong stuff like honey. i don't think i'll ever avoid it completely but just trying to get rid of the crazy cravings.5 -
@Itadakimasu7 I agree with everyone saying to try to replace it with (dried) fruit. Also finding something small that is sweet enough but doesn't trigger overeating. For me this is dark chocolate. I never eat more than one or two small pieces, but it still does the trick.
@Sbus12 It can be really hard to find workouts that are actually beginner friendly. At least I thought so when I started. A youtube channel I really like is https://www.youtube.com/@ImprovedHealth . A lot of her workouts are for seniors/beginners and they vary in length and type. I am sure there is something on her channel that you can finish!4 -
Good morning Shape Shifters. Here is the card for today. Happy Wednesday everyone7
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Popping in to say Hi!
While I have not been active these first few days of May, I did meal prep! I made 2 lbs of chicken, 1 lb of ground turkey, rice, egg whites, and spinach. So I've the majority of my foods ready to go!
My Spring II session of school is wrapping up so that will reduce my stress and free up some of my time.4 -
Wednesday Weigh In
PW 159.2
CW 160.43 -
Steps
4/30 5,072
5/1 5,236
5/2 4,4534 -
@dcresider I have had a very bad habit of recording my weight post workout, that I think I've finally broken. Even though I still weigh before and after, I record my "first in the morning before coffee or anything" weight, as my official weight on MFP. Here's why....
My weight is always at least pound less, usually about 2 pounds, sometimes more, after a workout, particularly a run. I LIKE that number better, obviously! However, I've found myself restricting fluids during workouts to improve my number and its not healthy. Also, it makes the weight fluctuations even greater than they are already, which can be frustrating enough without adding the sweat loss factor.
I still often weigh myself post workout to see how much fluid I've lost and also, because I like number, but I don't record it, except as a note in one of my running programs.5 -
@bearchested I've probably driven through Grinnell, at least almost, on the drive between Des Moines and Iowa City. My dad grew up in Guthrie Center. It's near Des Moines, but very small.
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Zaxa2021 Weigh in
Weigh In Day: Wednesday
PW (Previous Weight): 153
CW (Current Weight): 152.2
I'm happy it's a loss. It's a decent start but I feel like I can do better. My goals this week are:
-Stop the mindless bites of food (especially when feeding my boys. No, I don't need to finish their food if they don't eat it).
-Gym 4 times between now and next weigh in
-More water (I'm doing better, but still pretty inconsistent)9 -
@looneycatblue
Hello Teresa! You pinged me in a group I am not a part of, so I figured I would reply in the Shape Shifter team chat. The same goes for you if you want to hop in. It is a little late, but it is not a problem! We just need your starting weight from last week and what day you would like to weigh in for the group. Also if you have a highest weight, feel free to share. I hope you will enjoy the group and please introduce yourself so we can get to know you a little! If you have any questions, there is a FAQ on the first page of this thread. Don't forget to join the group so you can post.1 -
Hey yall. Quick update. I had any appointment in St. Louis at the VA to see my eye specialist. Great appointment. Really happy about it.
Since everyone else has introduced themselves to our new team members, I'll go next. Lol.
I'm a 53 year old 100 % disabled Army veteran 3 grown kids and 5 grandkids. I joined in December 2019 after having congestive heart failure. It was mild and very slight damage. So getting control of my eating was a must. Chf is hereditary in my case as well as the severe high blood pressure.
A lot of my poor eating choices came from trauma due to 2 deployments as well as a sexual assault during 1 of the deployments. Along with it came antidepressants and meds to help me sleep. Along the way I learned that Seroquel will cause serious weight gain and diabetes, which runs in my family. So, it took some work and getting with the right mental health team to get off the Seroquel to get headed to the right place.
I have a condition that caused a lot of damage to my eyes. I no longer drive and rely on a transportation company, my family and friends to get me places. I also have a severe degenerative form of osteoarthritis. I've had 1 keee replacement already. I also have parathyroid disease which has caused osteoporosis/penia.
Yes, I'm a hot mess and I sound like a massive train wreck and I'm the 1st to admit it. I do get out 2 days a week and work in a Christian based Thrift store in my area. And I've been there forever, and I love it. I think I'm part of the wall paper there now honestly.10 -
@Armygirlarmyof1 -- Sounds like you've been through a lot, too much ((hugs)) I hope from here on out things get easier.4
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Cyncia1028
Posting my steps...
Sunday April 30th = 4,453
Monday May 1st = 3,943
Tuesday May 2nd = 2,709
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@Armygirlarmyof1 You are a survivor! You’ve been through so much and you keep pushing on. Thankfully you have a good team to help you with your health! Peace of mind goes a long way. Thanks for sharing!3
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If it wasn’t for my lunchtime walk, I wouldn’t really have any steps. As soon as work ended, I bounced around and my husband and I tag teamed the kids activities and dinner. NSV #1- I made a healthy dinner on a super busy day.
NSV #2– I left my computer at lunch again and used that time for a walk. Sunshine was so refreshing
NSV#3– I’m not beating myself up for not meeting my step goal today. Accepting that there is no perfection in this and take each day at a time.5 -
@Sbus12 great nsv’s, and good reminder that there is success lurking everywhere. thanks for sharing.
i had a fairly good day of eating but then we decided to get chipotle for dinner. i saw that they have new menu items, so got one of their new lifestyle bowls which did fit within my calories for the day. and then i went for a 5k run! my nsv is that we also went to costco aka my happy place and we only got staples, zero snacks.6 -
Good morning Shape Shifters. Here is the daily card. Happy Thursday everyone6
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I am really dreading summer already. Sleeping is a bit of a challenge. I wake up around 4:30 because that is when the birds start singing. So that is when I put in earplugs. Then I usually make it until 5:45 and that is when Tinus wakes me up and I can't sleep anymore after. So if I want to get my 8+ hours of sleep, I have to go to bed at like 19:00, read some and turn the light off at 19:45. It makes me feel like a toddler. I don't know how long I can keep this up. Usually in the summer I end up with daily naps because the day is too long and I am just exhausted and it's too hot to do anything. But I think a long sleep is better than 2 short ones, so I guess we will see how it goes.6
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@Cyncia85
I have added you to the step challenge. What goal are you trying to hit every day?
Thank you, let's put my goal at 10,000 steps.
This week will be low because I am in my last week of the Spring II semester. I am working full time and going to school full time. And I've had doctor appts during 2 of my lunch breaks.4
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