Downsizers Team Chat - MAY 2023
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Monday Recap
- Eating only at Level 3: yes
- Water (Goal 64 oz) : 64
- Increased intensity while walking: yes
- THOUGHTS: Small "continuous" daily changes....
Step Challenge - Goal 7000
4/30 12,177
5/1 8,818
5/2
5/3
5/4
5/5
5/6
Weigh in Day: FridayStarting - 217.6 4/28/2023
5/5 -
5/12 -
5/19 -
5/26 -
6/3 -
Total 0.04 -
It took everything I had not to cave into mindless eating yesterday. I even forced myself to go for a 23 minute walk once the rain stopped. I logged my food and ate every last calorie given to me. I am very, VERY hungry this morning! I have to go into work today for statements, so that will probably be my saving grace.
Well done on not giving in. I totally get it. I've been out of the house for 8 hours today to keep away from food! Just had my one meal for today and only got to resist food for 2 more hours before bedtime!2 -
Pre holiday 183lb
My fight to get my eating back under control by checking in daily for accountability
Monday:
Weight 196lb (14lb over lowest)
Calories 600 over
Exercise none
Water 2litres
Tuesdays plan
4 strategies to get me back on track:
1. Having a low carb day without the pressure of a calorie goal. This should get my blood sugars back on an even footing and stop the massive ups and downs which make me crave more carbs and over eat!
2. Pre plan all my food for the day
3. Leave the house and keep busy all day before going home for my one meal
4. Write down "why I'm eating" before i put anything in my mouth!
Success
Calories 300 under
Exercise some but could be better
Water 2.5litres
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I saw my podiatrist today ...We did x-rays today and my ankle is still broken in 2 places .... He put me in a hard cast ( I have been in a soft cast for awhile ... he said try to stay off of it has much as you can ....elevate it ...this is not the news I wanted to hear ... I was hoping to swim in my pool this summer looks like that wont happen
At least I know why it has been very painful
I'm sure this is very frustrating for you. Hang in there!0 -
Huckleterrie wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I saw my podiatrist today ...We did x-rays today and my ankle is still broken in 2 places .... He put me in a hard cast ( I have been in a soft cast for awhile ... he said try to stay off of it has much as you can ....elevate it ...this is not the news I wanted to hear ... I was hoping to swim in my pool this summer looks like that wont happen At least I know why it has been very painful
I'm sure this is very frustrating for you. Hang in there!
Extremely frustrating .. I sooooo want this behind me so that I can start walking my dogs
Physical therapy is on hold until we can get this darn foot of mine to heal1 -
APRIL WEEK 4 RESULTS:
TOP 5 STEPPERS ARE:
1st @Huckleterrie 112,389 steps
2nd @NouveauRee 102, 086 steps
3rd @itladyee 63,514 steps
4th @rwillems 57,170 steps
5th @adianeschu 48,334 steps
GREAT JOB EVERYONE
As A Group We Walked 429,535 steps
TERRIFIC JOB EVERYONE
RECOGNIZING EVERYONE WHO PLEDGED THEIR STEPS:
@lindamtuck2018 5/7
@aactuallyaash 5/7
@itladyee 6/7
@Jpedno 2/7
@rwillems 5/7
@Mama530 0/7
@Huckleterrie 7/7
@MSWarrior7088 7/7
@tahm42 1/7
@adianeschu 5/7
@NouveauRee 5/7
APRIL GRAND FINALE
TOP 5 STEPPERS ARE:
1st @Huckleterrie 419,991 steps
2nd @NouveauRee 356,594 steps
3rd @itladyee 248,973 steps
4th @Mama530 242,047 steps
5th @rwillems 232,599 steps
AMAZING JOB EVERYONE
As A Group We Walked 2,207,366 steps in the month of April
HUGE CONGRATS TO EVERYONE
I wanted to thank everyone for getting their steps in early ...Greatly appreciate it 2 -
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
APRIL WEEK 4 RESULTS:
TOP 5 STEPPERS ARE:
1st @Huckleterrie 112,389 steps
2nd @NouveauRee 102, 086 steps
3rd @itladyee 63,514 steps
4th @rwillems 57,170 steps
5th @adianeschu 48,334 steps
GREAT JOB EVERYONE
As A Group We Walked 429,535 steps
TERRIFIC JOB EVERYONE
RECOGNIZING EVERYONE WHO PLEDGED THEIR STEPS:
@lindamtuck2018 5/7
@aactuallyaash 5/7
@itladyee 6/7
@Jpedno 2/7
@rwillems 5/7
@Mama530 0/7
@Huckleterrie 7/7
@MSWarrior7088 7/7
@tahm42 1/7
@adianeschu 5/7
@NouveauRee 5/7
APRIL GRAND FINALE
TOP 5 STEPPERS ARE:
1st @Huckleterrie 419,991 steps
2nd @NouveauRee 356,594 steps
3rd @itladyee 248,973 steps
4th @Mama530 242,047 steps
5th @rwillems 232,599 steps
AMAZING JOB EVERYONE
As A Group We Walked 2,207,366 steps in the month of April
HUGE CONGRATS TO EVERYONE
I wanted to thank everyone for getting their steps in early ...Greatly appreciate it
Way to go steppers! That is an incredible amount of steps in April!!!!1 -
aactuallyaash wrote: »
Niiiiiiice!2 -
Wednesday
Yesterday i won a battle but the wars not over!
I ve learnt that my body/ willpower cannot cope with the blood sugar highs and lows of carbs! After 2 years of low carb eating i realise now it was the drop in blood sugar after carbs that was making me go and eat some more carbs! Honestly my eating in the last week has scared me! I went from 185lb to a high of 203lb! Everyday i wanted to restart my diet but just couldn't get back in the zone! I mean i know there's lots of water and extra food in my digestive system but 18lb gain!
My best strategy was having a low carb day yesterday without the pressure of a calorie goal. This has got my blood sugars back on an even footing and stopped the massive ups and downs which make me crave more carbs and over eat!
This morning I'm feeling in control again. Aiming for another low carb day with no calorie goal (one step at a time). I've got this.
My weight is down to 192lb.
Only 10lb to go to get back to goal.
Hoping my experience helps others x
Calories 300 under
Exercise some but could be better
Water 2.5litres3 -
I had fasted for 19 hours (I.F) and had been running around taken care of my personal business, so I decided to eat out at a Chinese restaurant. (eating out is something I rarely do, because I don't like eating in public places) I did over eat, but not that much. I think the main problem with eating Chinese at a restaurant is the high content of sodium in the food. Hopefully, it won't be to bad on the scale when I weigh-in later this morning.
I have been really busy with taking care of a few things and going to Doctor's appointments. This week is going to be really busy.
Monday: I was running around taken care of personal business that needed to be done.
Tuesday: I went to see the ENT doctor (allergy specialist) to get the results from an allergy test I had done a few days prior.
Wednesday:
Have to see my primary doctor and also get some lab work done. Then in the afternoon I have an appointment with the heart specialist, (he sent me a few weeks back to get a test done) my blood flows sluggishly (moves slowly through my body/ which it shouldn't) the doctor will give me the results and hopefully have some good news on what can be done to help improve blood circulation. (if there's anything that can help)
Thursday:
On February 25,2023, I found a large wound on my right ankle, the specialist said it was probably a result of my poor circulation, and I go see her every two weeks, so they can make sure it is healing properly.
During the week I treat it at home on Monday's & Friday's and on Wednesdays, I go into my primary doctor's office, so they can also document it by taking measurements and photos to see if it's healing properly. It's already been a little over 2 months and it may take several more, before it heals. I'm a diabetic and I heal slowly.
As y'all can see It's turning out to be a very busy week. Just thought I'd keep y'all updated on what's going.
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@Megan_smartiepants1970,
May you start feeling better soon and have a speedy recovery without any lasting issues. Hopefully, sooner than later, so you can get back to doing what you want to do and what you love to do.
Karly,1 -
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madtownmitch wrote: »Good morning, team. I have a general MFP question that I couldn't find an answer to in the community FAQ. When I exercise, it's adding the calories I've burned to my daily total, but I don't want to eat those calories I've burned off. Does anyone know how to turn that off?
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Do you know how to do this?0 -
aactuallyaash wrote: »
Nice!1 -
Steps: 3,034
Log food: ✔️✔️✔️
Exercise: ✔️
Off to go for a swim. I am getting an injection tomorrow that I am not allowed to exercise for a couple of days.3 -
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Have to go get my shoulder looked at. It's been sore for a couple months and I've been putting it off because I don't want bad news but it's getting to the point where it's even sore when I run. Oh well. Time to bite the bullet.
My husband injured his shoulder (rotator cuff and tore his bicep tendon. The good news is with physio he is better. Good luck!0 -
@Karlyblue
Hope your wound heals quickly.0 -
Have to go get my shoulder looked at. It's been sore for a couple months and I've been putting it off because I don't want bad news but it's getting to the point where it's even sore when I run. Oh well. Time to bite the bullet.
So no lifting for two weeks and I've got to go for an xray/ultrasound. He thinks it's just tendinitis which is better than the alternative. Not supposed to play baseball but I'll probably just pitch (it's underhand softball so I won't have to throw overhand). It puts no strain on my shoulder.
And I can still run which is the most important thing for me2 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970,
May you start feeling better soon and have a speedy recovery without any lasting issues. Hopefully, sooner than later, so you can get back to doing what you want to do and what you love to do.
Karly,
Thank you so much Karly ...it has been a lonnnnnnnnnng process and I have a lot of PT in my future if this foot of mine ever heals ...0 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »madtownmitch wrote: »Good morning, team. I have a general MFP question that I couldn't find an answer to in the community FAQ. When I exercise, it's adding the calories I've burned to my daily total, but I don't want to eat those calories I've burned off. Does anyone know how to turn that off?
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Do you know how to do this?
You are suppose to eat the calories ..that is how MFP works ... I do not know how to turn them off sorry0 -
Ummm completely forgot to do my weigh in this morning 🙄
I will weigh in tomorrow... hopefully I don't forget 🤣1 -
WEDNESDAY WEIGH-IN
I never remember what my previous weight was...
Today it is 207.6, which is lower than last week
Yesterday was a good day even though there was no formal exercise. I went to work and avoided temptation. I logged my food and I was within my calorie budget.
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Monday Recap
- Eating only at Level 3: yes
- Water (Goal 64 oz) : 64 80 oz!! .💧
- Increased intensity while walking: yes
- THOUGHTS: Small "continuous" daily changes....
Step Challenge - Goal 7000
4/30 12,177
5/1 8,818
5/2 10,502
5/3
5/4
5/5
5/6
Weigh in Day: FridayStarting - 217.6 4/28/2023
5/5 -
5/12 -
5/19 -
5/26 -
6/3 -
Total 0.01 -
What's up yall?
I seem to keep making this mistake a number of times throughout the week- I get up and start my day, then late morning/early afternoon I realize I didn't put on my fitbit. I might have to glue it to my head.
Today I was able to do a couple laps around the kitchen/dining/living room areas and caught up the missed steps. This was actually a bit if a NSV. As yall might remember, when I first joined you last month I could only get from one room to another and had chairs in each room so I could quickly sit down. Now I'm apparently able to hit a couple laps. I've also been able to visit a couple rooms before sitting down- leaving my office, filling up my water in the kitchen, and going back to the office is now a 3x/day thing for me. Crazy.
Hope yall are having a good week.4 -
Recent step count.
Monday 7134.
Tuesday 1287.
Wednesday 8732
Birthday on Tuesday, hence no food diary and didn't do the treadmill.2 -
Have to go get my shoulder looked at. It's been sore for a couple months and I've been putting it off because I don't want bad news but it's getting to the point where it's even sore when I run. Oh well. Time to bite the bullet.
So no lifting for two weeks and I've got to go for an xray/ultrasound. He thinks it's just tendinitis which is better than the alternative. Not supposed to play baseball but I'll probably just pitch (it's underhand softball so I won't have to throw overhand). It puts no strain on my shoulder.
And I can still run which is the most important thing for me
I hope you get it straightened out quickly. Can he give you. Cortisone shot?What's up yall?
I seem to keep making this mistake a number of times throughout the week- I get up and start my day, then late morning/early afternoon I realize I didn't put on my fitbit. I might have to glue it to my head.
Today I was able to do a couple laps around the kitchen/dining/living room areas and caught up the missed steps. This was actually a bit if a NSV. As yall might remember, when I first joined you last month I could only get from one room to another and had chairs in each room so I could quickly sit down. Now I'm apparently able to hit a couple laps. I've also been able to visit a couple rooms before sitting down- leaving my office, filling up my water in the kitchen, and going back to the office is now a 3x/day thing for me. Crazy.
Hope yall are having a good week.
This is an awesome NSV!1 -
Steps: 9,756
Log food: ✔️✔️✔️✔️
Exercise: ✔️✔️
I am so nervous for my injection. My back/leg pain has been getting worse in spite of the other injections so I really need this to work. I am going on my trip in a few weeks. The above steps are including the conversion from my swim.4
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