Shape Shifters Team Chat - MAY 2023
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When we got to our place in Spur Thursday night, we had a fawn at the top of our stairs between the car port and the house. We left it alone as much as possible considering where it was. We were a bit concerned when it was still there Friday morning, but by noon it was gone, so momma must have come back for it. With the rain, we skipped working on the roads at the ranch and instead shored up the floats under our dock. The dock is still up in the air, but the lake has come up about 6 inches in the time we have been down here and there is more rain predicted for this coming week. Maybe we will be able to put the boat in next time we come down.
Craig is standing in about 2 foot of water, but the bottom of the dock is still up in the air.
On the exercise front, I haven't been doing much recently. I think part of it is having my blood pressure running low. I try to lift weights 2 to 3 times a week and walk for the rest. Now that the weather has warmed up, we will be in the pool most days. I am impressed with the activity levels some of you get up to. It's motivating me to try and do more. Great question @dcresider
@pupowl - Love all the pictures you share
@jessicakrall8 - The weekly challenge looks great this week.5 -
Hi everyone
@jessicakrall8 i was on team Shape Shifters a few months back and I’m wondering if I could please join for June? I don’t mind being put on a different team if you need to do that.
I recently had a bereavement in the family and I was preoccupied with funeral arrangements - my head just wasn’t in the weight loss game.
I’m feeling ok now, and I’m ready to focus on myself again. I would appreciate it if you would allow me to rejoin the challenge, and I apologise for any inconvenience caused since dropping out.
Thank you
April x
Hi April. Very sorry for your recent loss. Grieving is SO hard...been through it too many times.
I'll notify the mods that you're returning. I need your current weight, which we'll list as your start weight and I'll need to know what day of the week you want for your weigh ins. Also, please be aware that the stats for Jun will start on Sunday, Jun 4th. Send me those two pieces of info and as soon as the new Jun chart comes out, I'll make sure you're on it. Welcome back to the team!
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Hi, I’m just poking my head in here to let y’all know my knee replacement surgery was a success. I’m still recovering, but I’m making progress and will start outpatient PT next week. I’d like to be moved off the support team and start back with the team in June. I still won’t be 100% but I’m trying to get back to my routines as best I can. Thanks!9
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CasandraW
Saturday weigh in
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I’m enjoying all the photos! It’s great to see all the progress on your yard @Pupowl —fantastic! And, I’m happy to hear the deer made it out of your carport area safely @Texanmom8152!
The video of the bonfire was really unnerving though @Itadakimasu7. I hope your neighbors clean up without burning anything this time! I’m also thinking of our Canadian teammates with wildfires still a danger. Stay safe, everyone!
@Itadakimasu7 - I was trying to think about a response to your question about holiday food and Memorial Day gatherings but I don’t have any family traditions that I can remember this time of year, except family barbecues and gatherings at local parks. I don’t eat watermelon that often because it’s so big to store, but summer picnics are always a good time to enjoy them. I sometimes make a macaroni salad with onions, peppers, and apples … or an orzo salad with feta cheese. Fruit salad is always a winner, too. I don’t overeat as much during summer events because they usually have lighter fare, but I like the traditional cheeseburger on the grill with corn on the cob and Cole slaw or some other side salad. I definitely love a refreshing popsicle, too. It’s always nice to walk along the water and get an ice cream cone but there’s nothing like shaved Italian ice or a popsicle on a hot afternoon!
I’m sorry that you,@jessicakrall8, and more recently @kodakslim, have experienced losses. Holidays can be difficult, especially when we are missing our family members. I hope you can find a way to honor them while enjoying the day.
@nancyinmo - Thanks for your quick response and adding more details about your path to improving your fitness level and losing 65+ pounds! It’s very helpful and insightful to read.
Welcome back, @kodakslim and @cre804. I’m so glad to hear your surgery went well! I hope you - and @SavageMrsMoose’s Mim both recover quickly. Take care!
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@dcrider - Thanks for the encouraging words but I sit a lot during the day while working so I don’t get as much natural movement as other people probably do. I think the key is balancing nutrition with exercise.
I need to burn about 200-300 calories a day in exercise based on the number of calories I typically eat in a day. So, you may not need as much exercise.
@bearchested had a good point about finding what worked to feel more satiated, especially with the extra exercise due to his training. I wish I could be more in tune with those kind of adjustments. Adding a little protein in the afternoon helped me. I’ll sometimes eat fruit and found that adding a couple teaspoons of yogurt and a sprinkle of nuts kept my hunger at bay so I didn’t snack on unhealthier items while preparing dinner.
I find it easier to build in small changes, and make incremental improvements, so it takes time to see my progress— but I think I’ll figure out the right balance eventually. You’re doing great! Hang in there!3 -
Step Update
Wednesday 10,304
Thursday 14,175
Friday 6,453
Saturday 17,530
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Hi @jessicakrall8
Thank you very much, it’s good to be back
Starting weight: 157.6 lbs
Weigh-in day: Friday
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Good morning Shape Shifters. I got a new bike map a few days ago which has the whole bike network on it in my area. I am not sure if this is a thing in other countries, but here a lot of juctions of bike baths get a number assigned to them and there are waypoints to the next bike points. It makes it really easy to plan and follow a route, because you only need to remember where you are going next. I feel like this works better with an example, so I will put a picture of my map under the spoiler. The orange is the route I biked yesterday morning. Start at the top in Dwingeloo, bike to 88, then 86, then 56, 57, 83, 32, 43, 83, 98 and then back home. You can also see the distance in kilometers along the sections.It was a beautiful ride and I came across some areas I hadn't been before because I usually walk. I got some pictures of birds that were new to me and I was especially excited about finally getting good pictures of a female cuckoo. You hear them all over the national park, but seeing them is a completely different story. I was a little frustrated on Friday because I heard a lot and saw nothing, but yesterday totally made up for it. I will put a lot of pictures under the spoiler. Keep in mind these are the big unedited versions, so birds will seem very far away, but I can still zoom in a lot on these pictures. I am just too lazy to alter them before sharing, lol. Happy Sunday everyone
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Sunday weigh day
PW: 182.4
CW: 180.6
Steps:
5/24 8397
5/25. 10855
5/26. 8112
5/27. 15,6753 -
Daily step goal: 10,000
Fri 5/26: 10,551
Sat 5/27: 14,9073 -
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alleykat69
weigh in Sunday
PW 202.2
CW 198.5
I did put in some steps this week but forgot where I left off. So i'll just put them all in. Sorry @jessicakrall8
Sunday 5387
Monday 4118
Tuesday 5342
Wednesday 3783
Thursday 6000
Friday 4515
Saturday 47254 -
Hi, I’m just poking my head in here to let y’all know my knee replacement surgery was a success. I’m still recovering, but I’m making progress and will start outpatient PT next week. I’d like to be moved off the support team and start back with the team in June. I still won’t be 100% but I’m trying to get back to my routines as best I can. Thanks!
I’m so glad to see your post. I’ve been wondering about you. Welcome back!!!
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@Pupowl, which country are you in? I thought you were posting photos from the East Coast (US) initially, then guessed UK, and now I'm at a loss ;-P. lol
My hair needs done, I'm not going to feel right about anything until I fix this nest on my head. That's the mission for today, besides cleaning and some cooking 😎
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Welcome to Onederland, @alleykat69 !!! Tell us how good it feels to be there!!! What's your secret? What have you learned about yourself on this journey so far?!!
Jessica
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Hi, I’m just poking my head in here to let y’all know my knee replacement surgery was a success. I’m still recovering, but I’m making progress and will start outpatient PT next week. I’d like to be moved off the support team and start back with the team in June. I still won’t be 100% but I’m trying to get back to my routines as best I can. Thanks!
I'm hoping @cre804 , that you received my message I left you?? I was just checking on how you were feeling...so good to hear from you and that it's going well post-surgery!!
Please give me your current weight to use as the start weight for June and let me know what day of the week you want for your weigh days. I've left a note for the MODS to put you back into active status. Welcome back!
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cyncia1028
Sunday weigh-in = 221.6
Steps
Tues 5/23 = 7,887
Wed 5/24 = 10,263
Thurs 5/25 = 4,596
Fri 5/26 = 6,858
Sat 5/27 = 10,160
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Weigh In Day: Sun, May 28, 2023
PW: 175.2
CW: 176.0 (gain 0.8 lb)
Wrong direction, but I wasn't focused on tracking & steps this week. I can do better.
LTD (May 2023): 2.8 lbs
Highest weight: 182.23 -
frankwbrown wrote: »
@frankwbrown
Thank you so much! I do know I am very lucky to have this place so close to home. That picture shows the bird lookout wall. It has small windows at the top that you can open so you have a view of the water without spooking/disturbing the birds too much. Here is a picture from the top and the view you get through one of the openings.
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jessicakrall8 wrote: »Hi, I’m just poking my head in here to let y’all know my knee replacement surgery was a success. I’m still recovering, but I’m making progress and will start outpatient PT next week. I’d like to be moved off the support team and start back with the team in June. I still won’t be 100% but I’m trying to get back to my routines as best I can. Thanks!
I'm hoping @cre804 , that you received my message I left you?? I was just checking on how you were feeling...so good to hear from you and that it's going well post-surgery!!
Please give me your current weight to use as the start weight for June and let me know what day of the week you want for your weigh days. I've left a note for the MODS to put you back into active status. Welcome back!
Jessica
I haven’t seen any messages to me. I don’t know if I don’t know where to look, or if it’s only by looking at every single message?
The first week was really rough but I am improving daily. I was too groggy to do much til I stopped the pain meds. I’ve had in home therapy and start outpatient next week. I also have my six week follow up with my surgeon on Wednesday. I’m up to walking about a quarter of a mile at a time and I’m trying to increase it a little each day.
My Sunday school class set up a meal train so we were well fed for a few weeks. But I did get hungry because I had to depend on my husband to bring me food. (I was stuck upstairs for two weeks) When I finally came down and made it to the kitchen, 😱. My husband had not cleaned a thing. And my cupboards are a disaster! I’ve been cleaning up a little at a time but, geez, what a mess!
Last night I went to the grocery store for the first time since my surgery so I consider that a milestone. Hopefully I’ll be cooking some this week.
I guess I’ll continue with a Friday weigh-in. My current weight is 192.0
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jessicakrall8 wrote: »
We're missing 4 weigh-ins for the week (incl today):
@eahrenee
@KHill875
@CasandraW
@vicky2767 x2
@eahrenee Please post your steps from 5/8 - 5/26...thanks!
@KHill875 Please post your steps from 5/13 - 5/26...thanks!
ALL WALKERS...please post your steps through yesterday 5/26...thanks!
Jessica
Jessica,
Can I please be moved to maintenance group for a little while? I have started summer vacation and I have completely lost track of what day is what. We have been so busy and it is not fair to the group. Also, my phone over heated the other day on a walk. I lost a lot of my steps and did not have anything to track steps for a few days. We have also been spending all day in the pool, so my steps are non-existent. I am planning on joining the group in September if I can.2 -
jessicakrall8 wrote: »Hi, I’m just poking my head in here to let y’all know my knee replacement surgery was a success. I’m still recovering, but I’m making progress and will start outpatient PT next week. I’d like to be moved off the support team and start back with the team in June. I still won’t be 100% but I’m trying to get back to my routines as best I can. Thanks!
I'm hoping @cre804 , that you received my message I left you?? I was just checking on how you were feeling...so good to hear from you and that it's going well post-surgery!!
Please give me your current weight to use as the start weight for June and let me know what day of the week you want for your weigh days. I've left a note for the MODS to put you back into active status. Welcome back!
Jessica
I haven’t seen any messages to me. I don’t know if I don’t know where to look, or if it’s only by looking at every single message?
I guess I’ll continue with a Friday weigh-in. My current weight is 192.0
You go to the main screen in MFP...here's a screenshot and you'll see I sent the message yesterday afternoon...sorry you couldn't find it...I was just checking on you...glad you'll doing well!
Jessica
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@KHill875 I've left a message for the MODS to move you the Support team for the summer. Enjoy the time with the family and we'll see you here in September! Time spent in the pool can be great exercise too...take advantage of that as well! Take care!
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frankwbrown wrote: »
@frankwbrown
Thank you so much! I do know I am very lucky to have this place so close to home. That picture shows the bird lookout wall. It has small windows at the top that you can open so you have a view of the water without spooking/disturbing the birds too much. Here is a picture from the top and the view you get through one of the openings.
I love it! What a great idea!
Apparently, the idea has occurred to a lot of people...
So now, I want to find some of these places...
https://www.dreamstime.com/photos-images/bird-watching-platform.html
https://pl.pinterest.com/alicjaprusinska/bird-watching-tower/2 -
Hmm, I couldn't find it on the app so I checked my laptop and I don't see it. The last message I received was from 2021. [/i]jessicakrall8 wrote: »jessicakrall8 wrote: »Hi, I’m just poking my head in here to let y’all know my knee replacement surgery was a success. I’m still recovering, but I’m making progress and will start outpatient PT next week. I’d like to be moved off the support team and start back with the team in June. I still won’t be 100% but I’m trying to get back to my routines as best I can. Thanks!
I'm hoping @cre804 , that you received my message I left you?? I was just checking on how you were feeling...so good to hear from you and that it's going well post-surgery!!
Please give me your current weight to use as the start weight for June and let me know what day of the week you want for your weigh days. I've left a note for the MODS to put you back into active status. Welcome back!
Jessica
I haven’t seen any messages to me. I don’t know if I don’t know where to look, or if it’s only by looking at every single message?
I guess I’ll continue with a Friday weigh-in. My current weight is 192.0
You go to the main screen in MFP...here's a screenshot and you'll see I sent the message yesterday afternoon...sorry you couldn't find it...I was just checking on you...glad you'll doing well!
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jessicakrall8 wrote: »Welcome to Onederland, @alleykat69 !!! Tell us how good it feels to be there!!! What's your secret? What have you learned about yourself on this journey so far?!!
Jessica
thank you. it feels great. being aware of what I eat and no more mindless snacking has helped. going to the gym 3 to 4 days aweek feels good too. up my protein and veggies. sticking to just meat, veggies and fruit. the good stuff. I can't believe how much I lost this week. feels good.3 -
I completely forgot to post the card yesterday, so here are 2 for today! Happy Monday everyone
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