Shape Shifters Team Chat - MAY 2023
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And the daily card
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5/12 steps 97375
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CasandraW
Saturday weigh in
PW 217.2
CW 218
I’m happy with this post vacation.7 -
nancyinmo
Saturday weigh-in
PW: 160.4
CW: 158.6
Happy Saturday Shape Shifters! Had a good week with LOTS of activity. Heading to Miami tomorrow for the week to do some work on the condo, so even though we’ll be eating every meal out, I’ll do my best to stay on plan and get some movement in.7 -
@Pupowl -- I'm learning to oil paint, would you mind if I painted from your photos? So far I haven't painted anything I'm too happy with, but you never know, maybe success is around the corner.
Hey, how is everyone counting their steps? Is it a fitbit thing? It looks interesting and I'm wondering how many steps I get in. It might be sad. I might have to hop into the steps challenge next go.
Tomorrow I've signed up for a Mother's Day 10k at the local beach. I'm a little nervous..!4 -
KHill875
Friday Weigh in
PW: 142.6
CW: 142.3
5/6- 4,874
5/7- 10,690
5/8- 9,287
5/9- 10,310
5/10- 11,857
5/11- 13,039
5/12- 12,367
Can I move my steps up to 13,000?5 -
@jessicakrall8 - Thank you for the celebratory post!
@Itadakimasu7 - I appreciate the approach you're taking to get yourself back to running
I faltered a bit yesterday (Friday). I was planning on meeting friends for a bonfire; the rain sent us to meet at a neighborhood bar. I had one drink and a water. They ordered appetizers for the table. While I limited myself, I am unsure of the macros I consumed. I did not meet my step goal for Friday - I ended up taking a nap which I needed. My sleep hygiene struggled past few days.
Today, Saturday - I'll make a step goal for 14,500.4 -
Vicky2767
Sat
PW 213
CW 212.54 -
Itadakimasu7 wrote: »@Pupowl -- I'm learning to oil paint, would you mind if I painted from your photos? So far I haven't painted anything I'm too happy with, but you never know, maybe success is around the corner.
Hey, how is everyone counting their steps? Is it a fitbit thing? It looks interesting and I'm wondering how many steps I get in. It might be sad. I might have to hop into the steps challenge next go.
Tomorrow I've signed up for a Mother's Day 10k at the local beach. I'm a little nervous..!
Of course not, go for it! Would love to see the result. Painting is hard. I used to try water colors, then did a bit of acrylics, but haven't done anything in years now. It's tough with a cat as well.
I have a fitbit, though you can also use your phone. I am sure there are also cheap watches that just track steps if that is what you are after and they are likely more accurate than using an app on your phone.1 -
@jessicakrall8 - Thank you for the celebratory post!
@Itadakimasu7 - I appreciate the approach you're taking to get yourself back to running
I faltered a bit yesterday (Friday). I was planning on meeting friends for a bonfire; the rain sent us to meet at a neighborhood bar. I had one drink and a water. They ordered appetizers for the table. While I limited myself, I am unsure of the macros I consumed. I did not meet my step goal for Friday - I ended up taking a nap which I needed. My sleep hygiene struggled past few days.
Today, Saturday - I'll make a step goal for 14,500.
@cyncia85 @khill875 You both should join us starting tomorrow for our 2nd week of a partner walking challenge...always room for someone who enjoys a challenge!!! It was a lot of fun this week, so we're repeating it! Find a partner and come join us...pop in the group challenge chat and see what you think...it was an exciting, high energy week!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10890109/may-week-2-group-challenge-partner-up-step-challenge#latest
Jessica1 -
Itadakimasu7 wrote: »@Pupowl -- I'm learning to oil paint, would you mind if I painted from your photos? So far I haven't painted anything I'm too happy with, but you never know, maybe success is around the corner.
Hey, how is everyone counting their steps? Is it a fitbit thing? It looks interesting and I'm wondering how many steps I get in. It might be sad. I might have to hop into the steps challenge next go.
Tomorrow I've signed up for a Mother's Day 10k at the local beach. I'm a little nervous..!
Of course not, go for it! Would love to see the result. Painting is hard. I used to try water colors, then did a bit of acrylics, but haven't done anything in years now. It's tough with a cat as well.
I have a fitbit, though you can also use your phone. I am sure there are also cheap watches that just track steps if that is what you are after and they are likely more accurate than using an app on your phone.
I just made the switch from Fitbit to Garmin because Fitbit stopped doing challenges and that was my main draw. Garmin does challenges AND badges, so I'm having a blast with it...stepping MUCH more as well. There are MANY choices and all price points...hope you find something you like! I just love mine.
Jessica3 -
The May Week 3 Group Challenge: Partner Up, Round 2 is live and ready to begin on Sunday, May 14th. Both chat rooms will remain open an extra day so we can announce winners and arrange teams for Round 2. Hope you'll join us! Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10890538/may-week-3-group-challenge-partner-up-round-2#latest
Jessica
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@jessicakrall8 Are you finding the Garmin to be accurate, and to play nicely with MFP? My fitbit just died the other day--the third one to die in three years. I think they will replace it because it's still under warranty, but I am looking for other options to replace the next one when it inevitably dies as well. Definitely don't want to pay for another Fitbit.2
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@dancingonstarz Oh yes, VERY accurate...haven't had one time for it not to sync...I'm VERY happy with it. I got it in March and had been watching them for a few weeks, trying to pick out the model I wanted, but couldn't spend a ton of money...there was a weekend when the one I was going to settle for at $200, I was about to order it...and the one I REALLY wanted $350 was marked down by $150 so I ended up getting the Vivo Active 4S...simply love it. Can't say enough positive things about it! Also, the community has been quite nice too...groups, challenges, badges...nice interactions...@frankwbrown helped me by answering questions...he's had a Garmin for quite some time...probably several. I'm so glad he walked me through my options...
FYI I see they’re running another sale over the mother’s day weekend so go have a look!
Good luck!
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dancingonstarz wrote: »@jessicakrall8 Are you finding the Garmin to be accurate, and to play nicely with MFP? My fitbit just died the other day--the third one to die in three years. I think they will replace it because it's still under warranty, but I am looking for other options to replace the next one when it inevitably dies as well. Definitely don't want to pay for another Fitbit.
Garmin does play nice with MFP. When the accounts are connected, MFP will send calories consumed info (based on your food logging) to Garmin, and Garmin will send exercise info (exercise name, minutes, calories burned) to MFP. Garmin also sends your step count as well to MFP.
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Steps 10,6042
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another vote for garmin! i started with the vivoactive series but couldn't get used to the swipe screen and my wet sleeves were always triggering it. i switched to a fenix model and couldn't be happier. i'm old school and love pressing buttons!
garmin has some really lovely designs if you don't want the chunky sport watch look.
i hit the gym again on friday for upper body and did parkrun today. my eating has been alright and i'm making progress with kicking sweet. i find that not having a very sweet or sweetened breakfast has been the most helpful. hope everyone is having a lovely weekend.4 -
Good morning Shape Shifters. I did more biking than walking on Saturday. There was a free excursion about listening to bird song at the visitors center of the national park. It was a little bit unorganised and they had a camera crew along for a while as well which I wasn't a fan of. I still enjoyed myself and biking through the open landscape is always fun. I did come across several roadblocks in the form of cows which was pretty funny. The adults didn't budge at all. Happy Sunday everyone
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Here is the daily card
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Gm 🌞.
Happy momma bear day to all the mommas out there and around the earth. My fam and I were gonna bbq for today but it's gonna be storming here starting around noon to 1 pm so we postponed. But I got new socks out of the deal so...that's a plus5 -
Happy Mother's Day!
I'm heading out to run a 10k 'Pacific Running Fest' I think they're calling it at Longbeach peninsula in Longbeach Washington. This is the first time I've worn shorts in years. My legs look horrible naked. It's going to be crazy hot today for coastal weather. It's a race that welcomes walkers so my strategy is to walk most of it and run intermittently if I feel it. I'm in the 'Athena' class, I like the sound of that! (that's what they call us fluffier runners ;-P) The trail is paved and weaves amid grass covered old dunes beside the ocean. Should be pretty!
Have a great day today everyone!
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Daily step goal: 10,000
Fri 5/12: 17,325
Sat 5/13: 18,940
Thanks to this week's challenge, I've been meeting my step goal and then some.4 -
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Weigh In Day: Sun, May 14, 2023
PW: 176.4
CW: 177.0 (gain 0.6 lb)
I'm not sure why the gain, (I saw 175 on the scale earlier in the week). Maybe water/muscle weight do to the extra stepping this week? Hope to see it turn back around soon.
LTD (May 2023): 1.8 lbs
Highest weight: 182.24 -
@jessicakrall8
I will be out of town from Thu-Sun. My next chance to w/in will be on Monday, May 22. My w/in days are Sundays. Is it okay if I post a day late?2 -
Happy Mother's day to all the moms.
We are back in Keller and ready for the next week to begin. Plan to spend the day, with low key activities.
Congrats @izzyred9400, @Zaxa2021, and @kcpond!!
@Itadakimasu7 - Good luck on your 10k.2 -
Cyncia1028
Weigh In Day: Sun May 14 = 225 lbs
And my steps...
Friday May 12 = 5,5724
Saturday May 13th = 11,7732 -
Steps
5/13 - 10,0502 -
Dear moderators, dear @jessicakrall8 and @Pupowl may I please be excused from this week‘s weigh-in? I am on a short trip in Rome with my husband and there’s no scale in site at the apartment we booked.3
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jessicakrall8 wrote: »alleykat69 wrote: »jessicakrall8 wrote: »alleykat69 wrote: »alleykat69
Steps for April 23 to 29
Sunday 2762
Monday 2495
Tuesday 4270
Wednesday 3514
Thursday 5722
Friday 4142
Saturday 3911
@alleykat69 Missing your steps for Apr 16-22nd as well. Please post them and I'll get you caught up. I'll look back and see if they were posted and somehow missing...
Jessica
I posted those steps when I did my weigh on. unfortunately I don't date my book but if you can find it I could try to backtrack for them.
@alleykat69 I went through all of the pages and got what we could, but we've already posted the results now for the month. Please try to post your steps every 2-3 days...not a week at a time. It just makes it easier for the Captains. Thanks!
Jessica
I'm sorry. I'll post every day.2
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