WaistAways Team Chat - AUGUST 2023
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@lauren_989 that is an interesting question. Our changing priorities certainly demand that some things give while something else takes precedence for a while. I was certainly an underachiever of good sleep while my kids were little, as anyone of us who has lived through that stage knows! And in the lead-up to any major concert project, practicing and rehearsing have to take over a lot of other things. I think we deal well with this juggling when it is a big project or some other obvious external demand. Where it gets hard is when it is a self-directed goal that we somehow feel should not detract from our "normal" duties and responsibilities, enjoyments and lifestyle. Getting in shape and eating in a healthy well-planned way maybe feels selfish? Or it is a change that is hard to commit to because it means underachieving things that we like to do (eat the ice cream and watch the netflix!). Great question.
Right now, I am underachieving at being a host for my brother-in-law who arrived for a visit today. My taller half and his brother are discussing politics.
I can't take it so I'm here instead! Good choice, I say. 3 -
Weigh-in update - here's the list! Due through Thursday:
@strong_fit_ells
@cleaneater80
@asmallerlea
@ashleycarole86
@DD265
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CW: 97.5
Life is still crazy here. I'm working 10-12 hour days, not having my Friday afternoons off, and during those hours I'm constantly rushing from one thing to another. And meetings, so many meetings.
I have the last week of August off though, and things should calm down after that as I drop a customer, and will have hit a milestone on another next week. I'm planning to do things like get my nails done, visit the library and go exploring - not chores and jobs like I would normally. It's me-time, and a reset week, but no pressure.3 -
@jugar gonna weigh in late this week
Was out until 12:30 at the retirement party. Super tired but it was amazing to send an amazing lady off in style.3 -
Hello all. Sorry I've disappeared for a bit. We went away to the lakes and I did not log or weigh in for the last 2 weeks. I hope I'm still 'here' and not been kicked off Waistaways. Otherwise @jugar please can I rejoin?
We ate mostly junk meals and I was sure I would have gained some weight but I seem to actually have stayed roughly the same I think. Probably because we did A LOT of walking. I'll weigh in again on my official day tomorrow and see.
Just caught up on 7 pages of posts here. Some real inspiration and insights!
As for me, I have a family wedding in December so I'm hoping that'll give me some motivation to be good. Hubby has bought some HUEL powder as he sometimes struggles to get enough food in during long work days. I wonder if people have used it to help with weight loss? Generally I'm a bit 'anti' food replacements, powders etc but it's made me curious...especially the claims about it being nutritionally complete etc.3 -
Well - the wild 9 days of having people visiting has begun! The best part is that no one drinks alcohol (except me
but I'll go with the crowd this time 
). The hardest part is that every dinner has veg and non veg people, gluten and non-gluten - but I'm used to that, so it should be OK. I'm so excited to see my daughter and for her new-ish partner to have his first real visit to Québec. He was in the province once for a few weeks training but never got off the army base, so this will be way more fun! 3 -
So yesterday was a good day, not a perfect day, but much better than the previous 3. The scale reflected that this morning too...
Anyway, sleep has not been great, I just am so tired lately. I gotta get this fixed. I think I need to start eating better, and getting back to the food prep game...
Ahh well, It will get better...
I hope you all have a great weekend, I will be back on weds.
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@jugar please excuse my weigh-in this week. I'm likely to be absent for a bit, hope to catch back up soon. I will keep your voices in my head while I'm away!2
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@PlaneMonkey I hope everything is ok!
So today was definitely not a good day for me. We had a work dinner tonight, I was tired, and any restraint went out the window! I don't normally drink but indulged in 2 glasses of wine. And the creme brulee was amazing along with seafood ravioli 🙈
The prior 2 days weren't the best either. I need to get back into my rhythm here. Hoping I didn't do too much damage in 3 days.2 -
Hello all. Sorry I've disappeared for a bit. We went away to the lakes and I did not log or weigh in for the last 2 weeks. I hope I'm still 'here' and not been kicked off Waistaways. Otherwise @jugar please can I rejoin?
We ate mostly junk meals and I was sure I would have gained some weight but I seem to actually have stayed roughly the same I think. Probably because we did A LOT of walking. I'll weigh in again on my official day tomorrow and see.
Just caught up on 7 pages of posts here. Some real inspiration and insights!
As for me, I have a family wedding in December so I'm hoping that'll give me some motivation to be good. Hubby has bought some HUEL powder as he sometimes struggles to get enough food in during long work days. I wonder if people have used it to help with weight loss? Generally I'm a bit 'anti' food replacements, powders etc but it's made me curious...especially the claims about it being nutritionally complete etc.
No problem to come right back in - we missed you! It sounds like your time in the lakes had some balance - good walking even if the food was not ideal. Taking the period from now to December's family wedding is a good inspiration to set in some good practices.
Your curiosity about HUEL raises that interesting question about meal replacements. I am more than a bit 'anti' - I know that the ease of using them and the closing of the question of portion control and other pesky issues is tempting and possibly helpful for some people or for short periods. I tried that route for a while many years ago, but it was not sustainable. I am not at all convinced that the "ideal" chemical balance, all the "right" macros, vitamins, minerals, etc. without actual food is absorbed, used, or understood by our bodies in the right way. I have done some reading about the effects of enriched flour and other tinkering humans have tried - on balance, there are some tricky consequences on the digestion/brain connections. I'm not saying you should not give it a try or use it as a boost to get going, but sooner or later you have to go back to eating food, and it might be more effective to work on better balances there. Do the research, though, and see what you want to try. Curiosity and experimentations aren't going to kill any cats here!3 -
Here comes Friday - it will be a number festival!
@strong_fit_ells
@cleaneater80
@asmallerlea
@ashleycarole86
@conleywoods
@micki48
@wishfuljune
@Kali225
@DianaGetsFit512
@Antonia2050
@Pearl4686
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Friday weigh-in
PW 92.2 (this was just before we left, it wasn't a Friday so didn't log it but it was the last weigh-in before we left)
CW 92.5
I'll take it. I've gained overall in the last few weeks but today is a new day :-)
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Friday Weigh In
PW: 281
CW: 278
Hello friends! I did do a bit of a double take on the scale, since eating at the reunion wasnt super contained and we drank quite a bit. I also ended up taking home many leftovers so dinners this week have been pizza, sloppy joes, lemonade, and mac n cheese?? I did portion thingw out at least but not so healthy haha. However, I guess we were quite active from friday to sunday; walking, lake swimming, waterfall climbing, frisbee throwing.
The weekend was so so fun. We were all very sad to leave. I wish I could rewind right now and go back to last Friday.
Seeing lots of good things in the chat too. @ashleycarole86 love that you signed up again!! I am following your lead and going to sign up for a 6 week workout challenge starting Sept 25th with one of my fave trainers on instagram. Ive been watching from the sidelines so to speak for years since she does these challenges twice a year. No more watching!
I think @lauren_989 asked about workout splits through the week - to add my 2 cents, I aim for 3-4 days of intentional movement a week right now, where 1 day is definitely strength, 1 day is all cardio, and the others are a mix. Kayaking is really both upper body strength and cardio. And I am still babying my foot so 1-2 walks a week, which might count as 1 cardio day. But this is also why I am signing up for the 6 week challenge mentioned above, I do want more strength incorporated.
@YinxFed love that leggings pic!
Raining and thundering to start this friday. Hope it clears up before tomorrow but if not, I've got plenty of errands to run instead of kayaking.3 -
PW 244.2
CW 242.6
Making good progress using intermittent fasting. I'm doing well with less food restrictions and just waiting until afternoon to start eating. Exercise is just physical activity from family fun. I'm planning to be in here more often once our family transitions back to school and work. The kids and my husband go back in a little over a week and I go back in two weeks. We are squeezing in some last minute fun. Yesterday we did a day trip. When we got to our destination it had a sign on the door saying they were closed today for employee appreciation day. Hmm...we ended up at a little small town fair and saw lots of animals. Next we drove over a small pass to a small town we have been wanting to explore. Found a great toy shop and a new restaurant to try. We took the back roads to the lake for a quick dip. The day ended at an ice cream shop we have been meaning to check out. It was a fun day and definitely sums up my summer. Care free, no plans and whatever happens, happens.5 -
Weigh in Friday
CW: 220.62 -
Aloha. Happy Friday
Center: 213.2
Slow and steady wins the race4 -
Sorry again for the late weigh in. As much as I'm loving summer a little too much, will be nice to get the family in a schedule come September
PW 168.8
CW 170.03 -
Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW: 79kg
CW: 77.9kg
Ok, so a drop of 1.1kg this week. That's a big number for me and I'm happy. This past week I have focused on portion sizes by using a smaller dinner plate, and being careful around the afternoon witching hour (or more) when I'm feeling tired and have tended towards mindless snacking. Rather than grabbing random things from the pantry and grazing, I planned portioned snacks or went for a 30 minute nap, or one day I had an extra cup of coffee to keep me going through until dinner. I'm also getting back to more regular exercise with three walks this week. My knee is feeling stronger every day and I'm looking forward to starting back at golf next week ⛳
Progress has continued on renovating my workspace post termite visitation. It is looking great and next week I will be able to clean and put in the finishing decoration touches - the fun stuff.
Also next week, Monday to be exact, will be the last day of emptying my Dad's unit. I'm hiring a ute and with the help of my husband and son, the last of the unsaleable furniture and general rubbish will be taken to the dump.
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I find IF to be an interesting practice - I do not think it works when you are at your maintenance level or close, but for people who have gotten used to it, it does. I love the idea - for me it was never an option due to weird reactions I got to fasting, but it really does the trick for a lot of people. Go for it! Brilliant results!conleywoods wrote: »Making good progress using intermittent fasting. I'm doing well with less food restrictions and just waiting until afternoon to start eating.Exercise is just physical activity from family fun. I'm planning to be in here more often once our family transitions back to school and work. The kids and my husband go back in a little over a week and I go back in two weeks. We are squeezing in some last minute fun. Yesterday we did a day trip. When we got to our destination it had a sign on the door saying they were closed today for employee appreciation day. Hmm...we ended up at a little small town fair and saw lots of animals. Next we drove over a small pass to a small town we have been wanting to explore. Found a great toy shop and a new restaurant to try. We took the back roads to the lake for a quick dip. The day ended at an ice cream shop we have been meaning to check out. It was a fun day and definitely sums up my summer. Care free, no plans and whatever happens, happens.
This is a wonderful example of planning and self-care. Taking care of portions and tricky hours, while also taking the time to nap and to take just what is needed to avoid mindless snacking is great. Well done!wdalzell5401 wrote: »Ok, so a drop of 1.1kg this week. That's a big number for me and I'm happy. This past week I have focused on portion sizes by using a smaller dinner plate, and being careful around the afternoon witching hour (or more) when I'm feeling tired and have tended towards mindless snacking. Rather than grabbing random things from the pantry and grazing, I planned portioned snacks or went for a 30 minute nap, or one day I had an extra cup of coffee to keep me going through until dinner. I'm also getting back to more regular exercise with three walks this week. My knee is feeling stronger every day and I'm looking forward to starting back at golf next week ⛳
Progress has continued on renovating my workspace post termite visitation. It is looking great and next week I will be able to clean and put in the finishing decoration touches - the fun stuff.
Also next week, Monday to be exact, will be the last day of emptying my Dad's unit. I'm hiring a ute and with the help of my husband and son, the last of the unsaleable furniture and general rubbish will be taken to the dump.Antonia2050 wrote: »Aloha. Happy Friday
Center: 213.2
Slow and steady wins the race
Heck yeah! Green is green. We love the green numbers on the spreadsheet, no matter how small. Progress!0 -
Let's wrap up Week 3! All weigh-ins due through Saturday:
@strong_fit_ells
@asmallerlea
@ashleycarole86
@micki48
@wishfuljune
@IDebraK
@CupcakeCrusoe
@zankash23
@veronica1359
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PW: 193.8
CW: 194
Apologies! I had this all typed up yesterday and forgot.
I weigh myself every day and my trend between last week and this week is on average 0.6lb less so I will mentally chalk it up to feeling slightly bloated this morning.
I worked out on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - all strength based workouts, and on Saturday I have a spin class for 45 minutes. This will be over 150 intentional exercise minutes which is great! I will plan on doing some yoga and stretching/mobility on Sunday.3 -
Good morning WaistAways!
PW: 172.5
CW: 171.24 -
CW 211.9
BFF is visiting. Will catch up soon.3 -
Thursday weigh-in (weighing in late this week)
Username ashleycarole86
PW 206.2
CW 209.83 -
@lauren_989
Your work dinner experience sounds like mine for the retirement party. There was a pre-dinner cocktail hour and I didn't eat any of the passed appetizers but the meal was family style and indulgent as crap. My weight was so inflated afterwards.. between that and my TOM this was not a good week on the scale. I did ride the Peloton last night before we went to the trailer and plan to ride again tomorrow. I haven't been back to my usual quantity of rides that I did last year but I have been on more lately overall so I'm proud about that step.4 -
@jugar enjoy your company.. having your daughter out, what a treat
Enjoy the Saturday folks. Walking will be my exercise today but I may fit in a quick upper body weight session.. we keep some light weights at the trailer for such an occasion
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Happy Saturday!
It's farmer's market day, and hopefully some good exercise. I have been spending way too much time sitting around talking since our visitors arrived! Today should be quiet though - one contingent is off to Québec City, another off to scout good fishing holes, and I'll go play with Jasper after the market. Have a good one, all!3 -
So definitely thought I was starving yesterday. I have no idea what all I ate. It's ok. We all have days like that.
PW:133.4 (I think)
CW: 134.8
The wedding was beautiful! I'll post pictures when she gets them. I didn't take any. I just enjoyed the day and pretty much stayed with the grandbabies so the adults and newly weds could have their day.
@Antonia2050 I planted a pineapple top a year ago. It's coming along strong. I hope mine produces fruit in a couple of years!3 -
The August Week 4 Group Challenge is open and ready to start on Sunday, Aug 20th. Hope you'll join me for the "Write Your Own Ticket" Challenge! Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10897506/august-week-4-group-challenge-write-your-own-ticket#latest
Hope to see you in the chat thread!
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PW=78,0Kg
CW=78,0Kg
Steps -13-19
Sunday - 3,505
Monday - 10,508
Tuesday - 5,663
Wednesday - 4,801
Thursday -7,986
Friday - 5,606
Saturday - 4,974
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