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  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,473 Member
    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!
    Jessica :blush:
  • BodyTalking
    BodyTalking Posts: 2,822 Member
    😬 oops! I forgot to weigh myself this morning. I'll try to remember tonight and do a morning-time weighing tomorrow.
  • GarysGirl78
    GarysGirl78 Posts: 107 Member
    edited August 2023
    GarysGirl78

    Weigh-in day: Monday (Late late late post, again 😔, so sorry. I did weigh in Monday, just didn't open my laptop once this week to post here.)
    SW/HW: 78.83 kg / 173.8 lbs
    PW: 60.1(3) kg / 132.5 lbs
    CW: 60.1(2) kg / 132.5 lbs

    Tiniest of losses :D But rounded off no change...

    I know I'm too late and it won't count anymore, but just to be complete - steps last week:

    Sunday - 13803
    Monday - 9946
    Tuesday - 13507
    Wednesday - 13892
    Thursday - 15724
    Friday - 9539
    Saturday - 14737

    Total steps - 91148
    Daily step goal - 9000
  • abp1025
    abp1025 Posts: 195 Member
    abp1025
    Friday Weigh in


    PW: 192 lbs.
    CW: 192 lbs.
  • cedarfoxy
    cedarfoxy Posts: 72 Member
    cedarfoxy / Emery
    Weigh-in-Saturday
    Previous weight: 185.3
    Current weight: 185.6

    Food:
    I have been feeding my sugar cravings and that is leading to more sugar cravings. I know that when I eat lots of sugar and processed food my body doesn't feel great, but I didn't make time this week to do any meal prep and that means that I have just been going from one random food to the next. And not tracking...

    Exercise:
    I had a lovely backpacking trip Sunday to Monday, but otherwise didn't do any exercise except getting my steps. I'm not a hot weather person, that's for sure.

    Mindset:
    I don't know why I'm surprised, but I am quite tired. I am transitioning out of my bookkeeping job and transitioning into my faculty position. I'm also working on entering the doctoral program. As I am moving away from the bookkeeping position, I have a ton of work to do in order to document my position and hand off tasks which is going to involve documenting the status and next steps of each task that I have in progress. It feels quite overwhelming, especially in the context of everything else that I'm trying to do.

    Medical:
    I know that feeding my brain tumor / cancer sugar isn't great, and I know that I'm not doing myself any favors, but it's hard to address the long-term issues when faced with the short-term delicious and easy. I'm not even sure what I would do to change my diet in order to support my brain health. Every time I look for that kind of diet, I end up overwhelmed with the differing information. I know that sugar and processed foods aren't great, but I am struggling to decide what I actually do want to eat.
  • JessicaVRosati
    JessicaVRosati Posts: 61 Member
    JessicaVRosati

    Weigh Day: Saturday
    Previous Weight: 150
    Current Weight: 150.6

    Starting Weight: 159
    Goal Weight: under 140

    Steps 08/13-8/19: 670555
    Sun 8331
    Mon 8509
    Tue 7953
    Wed 10952
    Thu 7932
    Fri 13649
    Sat 9729
  • BodyTalking
    BodyTalking Posts: 2,822 Member
    edited August 2023
    BodyTalking
    Weigh-in-Saturday (sorry I'm late)
    Starting weight: 81.7 kg/180.12 lb
    Previous weight: 80.4 kg/177.25 lb
    Current weight: 80.3 kg/177.03 lb

    I suppose it's better than last week 🫤 The temperature has been high again, 32°c/90°f, or stormy (I got completely soaked to the skin) and I just couldn't find the strength to push for goals.

    I'm going to Poland for a holiday this Wednesday and will miss the next two Saturdays (unless our accommodation places have scales). Hopefully, I'll get some good stepping days though 👣

    Steps 13Aug: 59835
    S 12052
    M 6567
    T 11200
    W 6298
    T 13024
    F 3079
    S 7615
  • BodyTalking
    BodyTalking Posts: 2,822 Member
    edited August 2023
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  • melaniedscott
    melaniedscott Posts: 1,458 Member
    GarysGirl78 wrote: »
    GarysGirl78

    Weigh-in day: Monday (Late late late post, again 😔, so sorry. I did weigh in Monday, just didn't open my laptop once this week to post here.)
    SW/HW: 78.83 kg / 173.8 lbs
    PW: 60.1(3) kg / 132.5 lbs
    CW: 60.1(2) kg / 132.5 lbs

    Tiniest of losses :D But rounded off no change...

    I know I'm too late and it won't count anymore, but just to be complete - steps last week:

    Sunday - 13803
    Monday - 9946
    Tuesday - 13507
    Wednesday - 13892
    Thursday - 15724
    Friday - 9539
    Saturday - 14737

    Total steps - 91148
    Daily step goal - 9000

    Just for clarification...this is for Aug 6-12? I'll add it to the monthly totals but won't recalculate last week.
  • melaniedscott
    melaniedscott Posts: 1,458 Member
    I have been really sluggish on getting things posted...I spend so much time working on machines, actually doing brain required stuff off work is a big -1 on my to do list.

    Melaniedscott
    PW: 230
    CW: 230

    Sun: 2924
    Mon: 3787
    Tues: 2344
    Wed: 3524
    Thur: 3810
    Fri: 1675
    Sat:1000

    Late post. Sorry.
  • minstrelofsarcasm
    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 2,577 Member
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  • 2BFitgranny
    2BFitgranny Posts: 61 Member
    Username: 2bfitgranny
    Weigh-In Day: Monday (August 21)
    PW: 210.7
    CW: 209.5
  • GarysGirl78
    GarysGirl78 Posts: 107 Member
    melaniedscott wrote: »
    Just for clarification...this is for Aug 6-12? I'll add it to the monthly totals but won't recalculate last week.

    Correct :) And I don't blame you, my own fault for not posting on time.

    Could I be moved to the support group for a couple months though after this month, please?

    I tried to do it all, but with work being extremely busy, my running schedule for my 1/4 marathon in October, my dog and daily household chores/cooking (healthy! it really takes a lot more time to shop, prep and cook)/shopping/etc. I just can't seem to get myself to open my laptop in time anymore.

    I'll still check in and will try to post weight and steps as often as I can, but with me being so close to maintenance and everything listed up there I could use a little time 'off' so to speak o:) Would that be possible? Or should I just opt out completely?


  • GarysGirl78
    GarysGirl78 Posts: 107 Member
    That being said...

    My - on time - stats for the week B)

    GarysGirl78

    Weigh-in day: Monday
    SW/HW: 78.83 kg / 173.8 lbs
    PW: 60.12 kg / 132.5 lbs
    CW: 60.01 kg / 132.3 lbs

    Steps last week:

    Sunday - 10948
    Monday - 11404
    Tuesday - 15538
    Wednesday - 10679
    Thursday - 13800
    Friday - 11653
    Saturday - 13985

    Total steps - 88007
    Daily step goal - 9000
  • EDTake2
    EDTake2 Posts: 165 Member
    Hi,

    Weigh In Day: Mondays
    PW (Previous Weight): 187.0lbs
    CW (Current Weight): 185.6 lbs.

    trying to get to goal (august goal under 180lbs), but it does not look like I will make it. COVID did take two weeks for my body to fully recover (I still have COVID brains though). Progress is progress, and as long as I am better today than I was yesterday, I'm happy.
  • melaniedscott
    melaniedscott Posts: 1,458 Member
    GarysGirl78 wrote: »
    melaniedscott wrote: »
    Just for clarification...this is for Aug 6-12? I'll add it to the monthly totals but won't recalculate last week.

    Correct :) And I don't blame you, my own fault for not posting on time.

    Could I be moved to the support group for a couple months though after this month, please?

    I tried to do it all, but with work being extremely busy, my running schedule for my 1/4 marathon in October, my dog and daily household chores/cooking (healthy! it really takes a lot more time to shop, prep and cook)/shopping/etc. I just can't seem to get myself to open my laptop in time anymore.

    I'll still check in and will try to post weight and steps as often as I can, but with me being so close to maintenance and everything listed up there I could use a little time 'off' so to speak o:) Would that be possible? Or should I just opt out completely?


    You are stressing yourself out! That's a big load. I totally understand the not wanting to open a computer (most of my mfp is done on my phone). We can put you on support for Sept if you need it and go month to month. Just let us know when you want back on regular team.
  • Laurabb99
    Laurabb99 Posts: 99 Member
    laurabb99
    Monday
    PW - 209.1
    CW - 208.3
  • minstrelofsarcasm
    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 2,577 Member
    GarysGirl78 wrote: »
    melaniedscott wrote: »
    Just for clarification...this is for Aug 6-12? I'll add it to the monthly totals but won't recalculate last week.

    Correct :) And I don't blame you, my own fault for not posting on time.

    Could I be moved to the support group for a couple months though after this month, please?

    I tried to do it all, but with work being extremely busy, my running schedule for my 1/4 marathon in October, my dog and daily household chores/cooking (healthy! it really takes a lot more time to shop, prep and cook)/shopping/etc. I just can't seem to get myself to open my laptop in time anymore.

    I'll still check in and will try to post weight and steps as often as I can, but with me being so close to maintenance and everything listed up there I could use a little time 'off' so to speak o:) Would that be possible? Or should I just opt out completely?

    @GarysGirl78 -

    Oh goodness, you've got a lot going on; it makes sense that you're burning out.

    I am moving you to Support, with plans to bring you back to the standard team in October. You can check in as often as you'd like and compete in the steps challenge, you will just no longer be contributing to the team's overall weight values and percentages.
  • minstrelofsarcasm
    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 2,577 Member
    edited August 2023
    So I pulled a muscle in my back over the weekend, and have not been the smartest about recovery. I went to my personal training session on Monday, and my workout yesterday morning, and even my planned workout for today.
    • On Sunday, standing up straight was impossible and movement hurt.
    • On Monday, standing up straight was dependent on either a heating pad or an ice pack, depending on where I was in cycling between the two. Walking was slower and awkward, but possible.
    • On Tuesday, I could feel the tightness in my lower back and had to maintain perfect posture or else it would hurt, but I could manage walking and stairs without pain.
    • And Today, the tightness is still there, but I've got a decent amount of mobility back. I focused on cardio this morning, which may have helped me loosen up, but the day is young, so we will see.

    The issue now is that I am paranoid about making it worse. One wrong move and I am back to where I was on Sunday. My weight has also been showing the water retention from my body trying to aggressively restore my muscle, and that's been playing with my head as well. As much as I recognize where it's coming from, and I appreciate what my body is doing, it's hard to shake the number on the scale.

    This isn't really a matter of asking for advice, and more a matter of venting to the group about mistakes I could have avoided, and a mindset I am still trying to break out of. I'll be nicer to my body over the next coming days, I swear, but my mental health would not have done well had I gone into full recovery mode.
  • 9Harvey
    9Harvey Posts: 105 Member
    August 20th

    Weigh In Day: Sunday
    Previous Weight: August 13th - 206.2
    Current Weight: August 20th - 206.4

    Steps
    Sunday - 6673
    Monday - 6300
    Tuesday - 7469
    Wednesday - 6754
    Thursday - 6642
    Friday - 5322
    Saturday - 6077


    Total - 45237 steps
    Increasing my step count to 7500k
  • BodyTalking
    BodyTalking Posts: 2,822 Member
    edited August 2023
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    Gdansk, Poland

    The first flat we're staying in doesn't have scales, so I can't weigh-in this Saturday 😊 It was just a short flight, 1 hour - should have been 1h25, how'd they manage it? - but there was a wait for the gate to open and on the bus taking us to the plane, all the time standing, so my knees got a bit stiff and, with the added walking on cobblestones most of the day, my feet were achy too. A bonus though, was that booking.com gave us a free taxi to our accommodation, yay!! Hopefully, today will be fine as we're going to see what the beach is like...get my toes wriggling in some sand 🤞

    Have a good day 🌊💙💦
  • melaniedscott
    melaniedscott Posts: 1,458 Member
    edited August 2023
    minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »
    So I pulled a muscle in my back over the weekend, and have not been the smartest about recovery. I went to my personal training session on Monday, and my workout yesterday morning, and even my planned workout for today. ...

    This isn't really a matter of asking for advice, and more a matter of venting to the group about mistakes I could have avoided, and a mindset I am still trying to break out of. I'll be nicer to my body over the next coming days, I swear, but my mental health would not have done well had I gone into full recovery mode.

    One word: yoga.

    A couple years ago I did something (bending over to pick up a book) and oh boy, it hurt to stand, breathe, sit, exist. The first thing I did, after a lot of ow, ow, ow, was cat-cow and up dog/ down dog. It didn't stop hurting but it improved some. Then I went to CPR training. Did not go well.

    I really hope your pulled muscle feels better fast.



    Also, it is Thurs morning and I'm missing two steps posts. Working a 10 hour day today, having lunch with a friend, might not get back here until tomorrow...you know who you are. Well, I hope you do....
    BodyTalking wrote: »
    The first flat we're staying in doesn't have scales, so I can't weigh-in this Saturday 😊 It was just a short flight, 1 hour - should have been 1h25, how'd they manage it? - but there was a wait for the gate to open and on the bus taking us to the plane, all the time standing, so my knees got a bit stiff and, with the added walking on cobblestones most of the day, my feet were achy too. A bonus though, was that booking.com gave us a free taxi to our accommodation, yay!! Hopefully, today will be fine as we're going to see what the beach is like...get my toes wriggling in some sand 🤞

    Have a good day 🌊💙💦

    I'm kinda jealous. What beautiful pictures. And sounds fun, too.
  • ksludwig
    ksludwig Posts: 309 Member
    Sorry I am late!

    Weigh In Day: Wednesday
    PW (Previous Weight): 189.2 lbs
    CW (Current Weight): 189.6 lbs

    I am pretty pleased I came back from vacation with mostly water weight gain. I was able to get it down to around where I was with a few days of drinking lots of water. Hope everyone is doing well!
  • ljdanny
    ljdanny Posts: 2,140 Member
    Ljdanny
    Thurs
    Cw 193.2
  • BodyTalking
    BodyTalking Posts: 2,822 Member
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    Plaża Sobieszewska

    Yesterday, my steps were got by walking through a forest to get to this beach. Beautiful fine sand but, my goodness, it was a workout on the legs and feet. Taking it easy today!
  • Marcy2890
    Marcy2890 Posts: 63 Member
    Username: marcy2890
    Weigh-In Day: Friday
    PW: 147.8lbs
    CW: 146.4 lbs
  • alexhomeandcoffee
    alexhomeandcoffee Posts: 33 Member
    Alexhomeandcoffee
    Cw: 205.6
  • melaniedscott
    melaniedscott Posts: 1,458 Member
    ~Step Challenge Results ~
    AUGUST WEEK THREE
    Team Statistics -
    Steppers: 5
    Total Steps: 279,198 (-26.8% from last week --added in stragglers)
    Average Steps Per Stepper: 55,840

    The Leaderboard -
    @GarysGirl78 - 88,007 | - 12,527 average - Most Steps in One Day!!!
    @JessicaVRosati - 67,055 total | 9,579 average
    @BodyTalking - 59,835 total | 8,548 average
    @9Harvey - 45,237 total | 6,462 average - Most Consistent!!!
    @melaniedscott - 19,065 total | 2,723 average

    All of our bolded steppers set a goal and met it, based on their average steps per day!

    We lost two walkers last week and one came back...and our steps dropped a bit. That said, we still did pretty well. It was really hot where I am in the mid to high 100's! Stay cool and keep walking!

  • uclaxtina
    uclaxtina Posts: 67 Member
    Weigh In Day: Saturday
    PW: 187.8
    CW: 186.8
  • Zumba_Luvah
    Zumba_Luvah Posts: 441 Member
    Zumba_luvah
    Pw- 210.8
    Cw- 209.2
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