Downsizers Team Chat - MAY 2023

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  • NachDeezy
    NachDeezy Posts: 809 Member
    Hello Downsizers and thanks for the warm welcome. I come from the Biggest Loser group but after the inactivity there, I'm happy I've found a new home.
    About me:
    Married with 3 children...youngest is 2. (+stress)
    Navy veteran so I'm familiar with exercise. We just haven't been seeing eye-to-eye lately
    Currently in Nursing school and on track to finish next May (+stress)
    Highest weight ever is 275 and I reached it again recently...I'm now down to about 269. My goal is under 200.
    Obesity and hypertension is prevalent in African Americans like myself and I recently got my BP taken and it was 146/103...it was also a day before finals :D (+stress)
    I got this...we got this. <3B)
    On a journey to a healthier me <3<3

    Welcome home my friend
  • NachDeezy
    NachDeezy Posts: 809 Member
    Hello Downsizers! My name is Mike, and I live in Iowa, though I travel all over the US for work. It's tough to exercise and eat well when i travel, but I'm making it work.

    I'm 56 years old and have yoyoed for years. Anywhere from 290 lbs down to 225. I'm looking to make a permanent lifestyle change. I weighed in at 252.2 today after a big walk with the dog. I have a few medical tests this week, but it should work out.

    Anyway, I'm glad to be here and wish everyone good luck on their journeys. Thanks in advance for the support.

    Regards,
    Mike

    Hi Mike! Welcome aboard!
  • NachDeezy
    NachDeezy Posts: 809 Member
    Sunday weigh-in day: 5/28/23
    PW: 188.8
    CW: 186

    Yay!! Some decent progress! ^_^ So thankful! Hope everyone enjoys their memorial weekend.

    Heck yeah!! 🔥🔥
  • Fazola
    Fazola Posts: 26 Member
    PW: 159.4
    CW: 157.8
    Steps for the week.

    Monday: 7782.
    Tuesday: 8285:
    Wednesday 2483
    Thursday: 8193
    Friday: 7937
    Saturday: 8135
    Sunday: 512
    Somehow hurt my hip hooping so no treadmill on Sunday.

    Sorry I'm a day late with the weigh in. Was away for the bank holiday weekend and got back a day late.
  • GirlOnTheRebound
    GirlOnTheRebound Posts: 258 Member
    Hello Downsizers and thanks for the warm welcome. I come from the Biggest Loser group but after the inactivity there, I'm happy I've found a new home.
    About me:
    Married with 3 children...youngest is 2. (+stress)
    Navy veteran so I'm familiar with exercise. We just haven't been seeing eye-to-eye lately
    Currently in Nursing school and on track to finish next May (+stress)
    Highest weight ever is 275 and I reached it again recently...I'm now down to about 269. My goal is under 200.
    Obesity and hypertension is prevalent in African Americans like myself and I recently got my BP taken and it was 146/103...it was also a day before finals :D (+stress)
    I got this...we got this. <3B)
    On a journey to a healthier me <3<3

    @MotivatedM3 Welcome to our fabulous group! Thank you for your service. You do have a lot going on and I am glad you are taking the time to carve out some time for your self.
  • GirlOnTheRebound
    GirlOnTheRebound Posts: 258 Member
    Hello Downsizers! My name is Mike, and I live in Iowa, though I travel all over the US for work. It's tough to exercise and eat well when i travel, but I'm making it work.

    I'm 56 years old and have yoyoed for years. Anywhere from 290 lbs down to 225. I'm looking to make a permanent lifestyle change. I weighed in at 252.2 today after a big walk with the dog. I have a few medical tests this week, but it should work out.

    Anyway, I'm glad to be here and wish everyone good luck on their journeys. Thanks in advance for the support.

    Regards,
    Mike

    @michaeldaily4927 Nice to have you in our group! Here's to seeing "less of you" in the future!
  • michaeldaily4927
    michaeldaily4927 Posts: 59 Member
    Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! Looking forward to losing with all of you!
  • adianeschu
    adianeschu Posts: 491 Member
    5/21-5342
    5/22-9270
    5/23-16825
    5/24-7842
    5/25-11930
    5/26-7754
    5/27-8648
  • adianeschu
    adianeschu Posts: 491 Member
    PW-222.6
    CW-222.6
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,223 Member
    Please welcome @BlueBaron37 to our wonderful group :)
  • skguptonweightloss2023
    skguptonweightloss2023 Posts: 16 Member
    edited May 2023
    Hi. My name is Sarah and I've just joined. This is my first time doing this.

    Weigh In Day: Monday (today)
    PW (Previous Weight): 258 lbs
    CW (Current Weight): 237.8 lbs
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,223 Member
    Another new member joining our awesome group ...Please welcome @skguptonweightloss2023 :)
  • NachDeezy
    NachDeezy Posts: 809 Member
    Fazola wrote: »
    PW: 159.4
    CW: 157.8
    Steps for the week.

    Monday: 7782.
    Tuesday: 8285:
    Wednesday 2483
    Thursday: 8193
    Friday: 7937
    Saturday: 8135
    Sunday: 512
    Somehow hurt my hip hooping so no treadmill on Sunday.

    Sorry I'm a day late with the weigh in. Was away for the bank holiday weekend and got back a day late.

    Well done on that loss! I hope the hip is nothing serious🤞🏽
  • NachDeezy
    NachDeezy Posts: 809 Member
    Hi. My name is Sarah and I've just joined. This is my first time doing this.

    Weigh In Day: Monday (today)
    PW (Previous Weight): 258 lbs
    CW (Current Weight): 237.8 lbs

    Yay!! Welcome home!!
  • madtownmitch
    madtownmitch Posts: 36 Member
    Weigh-in day: Monday 5/29

    Previous weight: 298.2
    Current weight: 297.3 (-.9)

    This is achievement of a mini-goal for me. I've now lost 10% of my starting weight. Much more to go, but slow and steady wins the race, right??
  • NachDeezy
    NachDeezy Posts: 809 Member
    Weigh-in day: Monday 5/29

    Previous weight: 298.2
    Current weight: 297.3 (-.9)

    This is achievement of a mini-goal for me. I've now lost 10% of my starting weight. Much more to go, but slow and steady wins the race, right??

    10%- that's amazing 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
  • BlueBaron37
    BlueBaron37 Posts: 107 Member
    Hi I'm Ray from London UK. I have Type 2 for over a year now, though my symptoms are a lot better these day and rarely use medicine. But it is a full time job to stay on top, I'm unfit and struggle even walking at times, well like 50 yards at times. I was a Boxer and in The Army and Boxed for the Army, though you wouldn't think it now. I'm 56 years old.

    I weigh 239 lbs My highest is 259.5 lbs but when I started MFP I was maybe 30 pounds lighter, go figure.

    I have been refocusing my myself and over the last couple of weeks and trying to get things up and running but it's hard so the June Challenge is perfect timing for me.
  • Mama530
    Mama530 Posts: 605 Member
    PW : 205.4
    CW : 207.9
  • MotivatedM3
    MotivatedM3 Posts: 100 Member
    I do my weigh-in NEXT Wednesday, not this coming Wednesday right? @Megan_smartiepants1970
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,223 Member
    I do my weigh-in NEXT Wednesday, not this coming Wednesday right? @Megan_smartiepants1970

    Yes next Wednesday 6/7/23
  • tahm42
    tahm42 Posts: 4,955 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    5/22-13352
    5/23-8806
    5/24-8860
    5/25-5116
    5/26-9160
    5/27-8151
  • madtownmitch
    madtownmitch Posts: 36 Member
    Question for @Megan_smartiepants1970 or other admins. I just joined this group at the beginning of May. Do I need to sign up again for June, or do I just keep going with this group?

    Thank you!
  • NachDeezy
    NachDeezy Posts: 809 Member
    Hi I'm Ray from London UK. I have Type 2 for over a year now, though my symptoms are a lot better these day and rarely use medicine. But it is a full time job to stay on top, I'm unfit and struggle even walking at times, well like 50 yards at times. I was a Boxer and in The Army and Boxed for the Army, though you wouldn't think it now. I'm 56 years old.

    I weigh 239 lbs My highest is 259.5 lbs but when I started MFP I was maybe 30 pounds lighter, go figure.

    I have been refocusing my myself and over the last couple of weeks and trying to get things up and running but it's hard so the June Challenge is perfect timing for me.

    Welcome! Glad you're with us!
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,223 Member
    Question for @Megan_smartiepants1970 or other admins. I just joined this group at the beginning of May. Do I need to sign up again for June, or do I just keep going with this group?

    Thank you!

    No you do not need to sign up again ...the only time you would need to sign up again is if you leave the group for some time
  • aactuallyaash
    aactuallyaash Posts: 358 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    5/21-2804
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    5/27-4148

    Thanks!
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,223 Member
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    TUESDAY WEIGH IN
    @aacutallyaash

    WEDNESDAY WEIGH IN
    @GirlOnTheRebound
    @HASWLRS
  • Hotspur11
    Hotspur11 Posts: 2,673 Member
    Hi, Dyls from Australia,

    CW: 79kg

    Looking forward to pushing myself to get to below target of 77kg (know its not much, but its hard to lose!)
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,223 Member
    Hotspur11 wrote: »
    Hi, Dyls from Australia,

    CW: 79kg

    Looking forward to pushing myself to get to below target of 77kg (know its not much, but its hard to lose!)

    Welcome to our wonderful group .... looking forward to watching you hit your goals ...If you have any questions don't hestitate to ask :)
  • BlueBaron37
    BlueBaron37 Posts: 107 Member
    Hello Downsizers and thanks for the warm welcome. I come from the Biggest Loser group but after the inactivity there, I'm happy I've found a new home.
    About me:
    Married with 3 children...youngest is 2. (+stress)
    Navy veteran so I'm familiar with exercise. We just haven't been seeing eye-to-eye lately
    Currently in Nursing school and on track to finish next May (+stress)
    Highest weight ever is 275 and I reached it again recently...I'm now down to about 269. My goal is under 200.
    Obesity and hypertension is prevalent in African Americans like myself and I recently got my BP taken and it was 146/103...it was also a day before finals :D (+stress)
    I got this...we got this. <3B)
    On a journey to a healthier me <3<3

    Hi, from the UK. you are not doing as bad as you think with Blood Pressure, I recorded a 197/96 over the weekend. Though I was a bit ill last week and ran out of BP medicine the last 2 weeks.

    What I have found in the past walking lowers BP if done regularly. We can do it.
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