Downsizers Team Chat - MAY 2023
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Hi, Can you put me on a temporary hold for the step count challenge? Since my Fitbit self destructed on Sunday, I have not found a reliable way to measure my steps. I am wearing three different devices right now and, of course, I have 3 different step counts for the past couple of days. Until I decide whether to get a new Fitbit, get a new Samsung Watch (for compatibility with my phone) or start using my Apple Watch, it would be best not to continue participating. As soon as I am comfortable that my step count is accurate, I ask to rejoin the group.
Thanks,
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Hi, Can you put me on a temporary hold for the step count challenge? Since my Fitbit self destructed on Sunday, I have not found a reliable way to measure my steps. I am wearing three different devices right now and, of course, I have 3 different step counts for the past couple of days. Until I decide whether to get a new Fitbit, get a new Samsung Watch (for compatibility with my phone) or start using my Apple Watch, it would be best not to continue participating. As soon as I am comfortable that my step count is accurate, I ask to rejoin the group.
Thanks,
rwillems
I can either excuse you or you can use this formula for walking at a normal pace which is 100 x minutes .....Let me know what you want to do
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5km run this morning with baseball tonight. It feels like I'm non stop eating to balance out the calories I'm burning
Make sure you eat back those exercise calories. How many did you burn between the two? I bet it was a great burn.Tuesday Morning Update:
I believe to be in keto for 2 days now, as my hunger has reversed.
My clothes feel tighter today though and the other day they felt loose. I am going to keep plugging away since I feel great!
I haven't been for a walk yet today as I am busy working.
The sun is shinning.
I am on 8 glasses of water so far today.
Lame but that's it so far today Any ideas what I could listen to during work? I need some ideas, music, podcast, any ideas?
I listen to 70’s and 80’s music.
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Steps: 4,711
Log food: ✔️✔️✔️
Exercise:✔️
I am off to the dentist. One of my least favourite things to do.
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Tuesday Recap
- Eating only at Level 3: not really
- Water (Goal 64 oz) : 64 unknowns
- Increased intensity while walking: no
- THOUGHTS: My husband had knee surgery yesterday so in and out of hospital, snacked all day and then grabbed something quick for dinner.
Step Challenge - Goal 7000
5/7 6,638
5/8 9,406
5/9 5,259
Weigh in Day: FridayStarting - 217.6 4/28/2023
5/5 - 214.2
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Total 3.41 -
MSWarrior7088
PW 183.8
CW 179.61 -
MSWarrior7088 wrote: »MSWarrior7088
PW 183.8
CW 179.6
Fantastic! Well done you!1 -
MSWarrior7088 wrote: »MSWarrior7088
PW 183.8
CW 179.6
Wooo🎉🎉1 -
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WEDNESDAY WEIGH-IN
May 3rd: 207.6
May 10th: 205.2
I took my car in for an oil change and went for a 56 minute walk while it was getting done.3 -
I apologize for not posting the step challenge results today .... I lost my balance this morning and ended up falling ....I bruised my hip and broke my cast... I have been in the ER most of the day ... I got home about 15 minutes ago... I will try to post the results tomorrow4
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Weekly weigh in
Morethanjustanumber
Weigh in day Monday 5/8
PW 237.6
CW 239.6
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I apologize for not posting the step challenge results today .... I lost my balance this morning and ended up falling ....I bruised my hip and broke my cast... I have been in the ER most of the day ... I got home about 15 minutes ago... I will try to post the results tomorrow
Oh my goodness!! No worries on not posting. Are you feeling okay today? You are truly dedicated and doing an amazing job, prayers you feel better all around
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MSWarrior7088 wrote: »MSWarrior7088
PW 183.8
CW 179.6
Wow! Amazing loss!1 -
GirlOnTheRebound wrote: »
Congrats on the loss!WEDNESDAY WEIGH-IN
May 3rd: 207.6
May 10th: 205.2
I took my car in for an oil change and went for a 56 minute walk while it was getting done.
Awesome loss! Great job fitting fitness in.Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I apologize for not posting the step challenge results today .... I lost my balance this morning and ended up falling ....I bruised my hip and broke my cast... I have been in the ER most of the day ... I got home about 15 minutes ago... I will try to post the results tomorrow
Ouch! Don’t worry about the step results. I can do it if you would like.
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Steps: 4,903
Log food: ✔️✔️✔️✔️
Exercise:✔️✔️
I went for a real walk outdoors. I walked to the pharmacy. I did slouch over a cart while inside but then I walked to the market nearby and got something for lunch. I probably walked 20 to 25 minutes total not counting the time inside using the cart. My back is pretty darn sore today so it’s off to the pool I go. Bottom line is I can deal with back pain it’s the nerve pain that gets me so hopefully I continue to get relief from that for awhile.
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I am curious about how everybody approaches food and weight loss. Do you eat everything in moderation or are you very strict? Are there any foods you absolutely can not be around?2
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Wednesday Recap
- Eating only at Level 3: not really
- Water (Goal 64 oz) : unknown
- Increased intensity while walking: yes
- THOUGHTS: Husband still in hospital so back and forth there. Got exercise in! Had a sandwich for lunch and left overs from Monday's dinner for dinner. Drank water but probably only about 32 ounces. Hopefully he comes home today.
Step Challenge - Goal 7000
5/7 6,638
5/8 9,406
5/9 5,259
5/10 10,404
Weigh in Day: FridayStarting - 217.6 4/28/2023
5/5 - 214.2
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »I am curious about how everybody approaches food and weight loss. Do you eat everything in moderation or are you very strict? Are there any foods you absolutely can not be around?
I try to do everything in moderation while staying within my calorie budget which is different for each day. I like to munch on salty crunchy things but my body is not carb friendly. I also enjoy red "empty calorie" wine. So my plan looks something like this:- Everything in moderation - daily calorie range of 1000 to 1400
- Limit wine consumption
- Nuts for salty/crunchy satisfaction
- AND...in case of emergency and calories allow - I will eat pork skins (I wish there was a low sodium version) fat yes, but low/no carbs.
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SW 388.6
PW 220.6
CW 2204 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »I am curious about how everybody approaches food and weight loss. Do you eat everything in moderation or are you very strict? Are there any foods you absolutely can not be around?
I was VERY strict during my weight loss. I've eased up since I hit Maintenance but I still stay away from zero nutrition foods like pop and chips/candy. I'll eat stuff like pizza (veggie pizza, sometimes vegan) and chicken shawarmas as long as there's some nutritional value.2 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »I am curious about how everybody approaches food and weight loss. Do you eat everything in moderation or are you very strict? Are there any foods you absolutely can not be around?
I was VERY strict during my weight loss. I've eased up since I hit Maintenance but I still stay away from zero nutrition foods like pop and chips/candy. I'll eat stuff like pizza (veggie pizza, sometimes vegan) and chicken shawarmas as long as there's some nutritional value.
Do you have Shelby’s in Windsor? I love chicken shawarmas.
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »I am curious about how everybody approaches food and weight loss. Do you eat everything in moderation or are you very strict? Are there any foods you absolutely can not be around?
I probably am not as strict as I should be. I tend to eat more treats on the weekends. I am slowly phasing this out. I believe in everything in moderation. There are at the same time certain foods I avoid having in the apartment as I will eat too much. One of them is cheese wheez. I don’t keep bags of chips or chocolate around either. If I want then I buy a single serving. Very processed so I shouldn’t be eating it anyway. My husbands likes his sweets on the weekends so he buys things I don’t like.2 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I apologize for not posting the step challenge results today .... I lost my balance this morning and ended up falling ....I bruised my hip and broke my cast... I have been in the ER most of the day ... I got home about 15 minutes ago... I will try to post the results tomorrow
Oh my goodness!! No worries on not posting. Are you feeling okay today? You are truly dedicated and doing an amazing job, prayers you feel better all around
Thanks Staci... between hip and foot .. I am in a lot of pain today1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »I am curious about how everybody approaches food and weight loss. Do you eat everything in moderation or are you very strict? Are there any foods you absolutely can not be around?
I am strict but I am also a keto'er2 -
Bone Broth is disgusting!! Anyone know what I'm talking about?0
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