Shape Shifters Team Chat - SEPTEMBER 2023
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I’ve always been a stress or emotional eater. Recently I just received a promotion but my replacement for my current job (same company) doesn’t start for another month. I’m learning my new position and helping out my old department by doing all the mandatory requirements for them so they don’t fall behind.
I’m feeling the effects of the stress now unfortunately. I’m having anxiety and not sleeping well. I woke up this morning with high anxiety, hence why I’m writing at 3:45. My routine has changed and I’m not walking before work or after work anymore. I am getting a midday walk at least though. I’m packing healthy lunches, but I tend to graze or rather mindlessly binge when I come home before I make dinner for my family. As I woke up so early again this morning it hit me – I am not taking care of myself! As I write this, you would think that would be totally obvious for me, but it really wasn’t. In my mind I kept just thinking, OK, I’ll get to that, I’ll do that tomorrow, I’ll start tomorrow, but tomorrow keeps extending, and now I’m feeling the effects of many, many tomorrow goals ignored.
@Cyncia85 i need a mantra for this! Maybe something like—work will always be there, but you’re health can’t wait. Throw one out to me 😉
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Username: kcpond
Weigh-in day: Thursday
PW: 233.9
CW: 235.33 -
Steps
9/13 6,6492 -
@Sbus12I’ve always been a stress or emotional eater. Recently I just received a promotion but my replacement for my current job (same company) doesn’t start for another month. I’m learning my new position and helping out my old department by doing all the mandatory requirements for them so they don’t fall behind.
I’m feeling the effects of the stress now unfortunately. I’m having anxiety and not sleeping well. I woke up this morning with high anxiety, hence why I’m writing at 3:45. My routine has changed and I’m not walking before work or after work anymore. I am getting a midday walk at least though. I’m packing healthy lunches, but I tend to graze or rather mindlessly binge when I come home before I make dinner for my family. As I woke up so early again this morning it hit me – I am not taking care of myself! As I write this, you would think that would be totally obvious for me, but it really wasn’t. In my mind I kept just thinking, OK, I’ll get to that, I’ll do that tomorrow, I’ll start tomorrow, but tomorrow keeps extending, and now I’m feeling the effects of many, many tomorrow goals ignored.
@Cyncia85 i need a mantra for this! Maybe something like—work will always be there, but you’re health can’t wait. Throw one out to me 😉
I'm putting some thought into a mantra. Stay tuned. 🙂2 -
Step update
Tuesday 9/12: 7,514
Wednesday 9/13: 15,098
Tuesdays are generally a bit lower because of our schedule. My boys have physical therapy in the morning making it difficult to get our morning walk in, and it's still too hot to go out in the afternoon. Then my husband has a dart league thing he does on Tuesday nights, so Im not able to go to the gym at night. I know it's not a huge deal overall, but it still bums me out having both on the same day, making it harder to reach my step goal.4 -
Thursday steps 50923
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Busy but productive day today...tomorrow will be insane as half my team is out...praying 5pm comes quickly! LOL
How was your day! The best part of my day was the drive home...temps are in the low 80s today and there was such a nice breeze...was heavenly. Tomorrow's high is only 77...and the weekend is to be cooler and sunny, so that will be terrific.
Saw several people discussing emotional/stress eating. Would this be a good topic for next week's Group Challenge? Let me know if it's of interest and we can do a discussion on it and share tips for handling it. Thoughts? @sbus12 and @Cyncia85, what do you think?!
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Elk rut happening in the park so I'll probably be inside on the stationary bike for the rest of the month or so. Put in an hour this morning.
Having a lot of trouble with my right foot still. I've treated it like PF but I'm having my doubts about that being the issue. Hmm...
Diet is on track, exercise is pretty derailed as far as being active. I'm either on the stationary bike or sitting / laying down. I really want to join the step challenge, lol, I just can't walk though. I'm hoping here soon it will be better.
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@jessicakrall8 I think that’s a great idea for thr next challenge. I was excited when I saw your current one and I bookmarked it but then totally forgot about it until Tuesday. I was bummed to miss out? I’ve never done a challenge, do I just start writing and join in or do I have to officially join it? Thanks!
The temps by me are much lower than yours Jessica. The last couple nights its been in the low 50s and I’m waking freezing! But, I love walking around with my sweatshirt at night and having a warm cup of tea. I’m so excited for fall!
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My steps
9/12 6,288
9/13 8,209
9/14 9,374
@frankwbrown I hope your back improves soon.It must be frustrating for you.I hope you can still swim.
Hang in there @Sbus12 make your own health a priority & I'm sure your stress levels in your new job will be easier to manage soon.
@Itadakimasu7 keep safe from the elks ! I hope you're foot feels better soon.
@jessicakrall8 good luck in work & glad the weather is cooler for you.
My sister & my brother in law leave us this morning as they have grandchildren duties.So it's just my husband & I now.Im hoping I can keep a better control on alcohol & treats but still enjoy my holiday.5 -
Good morning Shape Shifters. I finally got to go for a walk again after a week of staying inside due to the heat. I had a pretty good time and I saw a roedeer far away in the woods. The rest of the day wasn't very interesting. Happy Friday everyone
September 14 numbers- Sleep: 8h 5m ~ 84 score
- Steps: 19.349
- Zone Minutes: 66
- Calories: 1446
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Happy Friday!
Steps
Sept. 13= 12,963
Sept. 14= 99442 -
frankwbrown
September week 2
Weigh in day: Friday, September 15
PW: 241.1
CW: 241.6 ( gained 0.5 lbs; 0.21%)
Given my inactivity this past week plus my overeating, I'm surprised I only gained half a pound. Having only two meals a day helps. What doesn't help is excess snacking, making it effectively a third meal!5 -
Daily step goal: 10,000
Tue 9/12: 7,754
Wed 9/13: 14,265
Thu 9/14: 11,223
Doing better with my steps, but need to get caught up!
Total September steps through yesterday = 109,554 -- far shy of 140,000!
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Weigh in day Friday
PW 165. 9
CW 164. 64 -
dancingonstarz
Sunday (9/10)
PW: 155.2
CW: 156.1(+0.9)
LTD: 10.5
Sorry this is so late, my work schedule recently has been so convoluted that I've lost all sense of what day of the week it is, so time seems to just sneak past me.4 -
Steps
9/14 9,7704 -
jessicakrall8 wrote: »Busy but productive day today...tomorrow will be insane as half my team is out...praying 5pm comes quickly! LOL
How was your day! The best part of my day was the drive home...temps are in the low 80s today and there was such a nice breeze...was heavenly. Tomorrow's high is only 77...and the weekend is to be cooler and sunny, so that will be terrific.
Saw several people discussing emotional/stress eating. Would this be a good topic for next week's Group Challenge? Let me know if it's of interest and we can do a discussion on it and share tips for handling it. Thoughts? @sbus12 and @Cyncia85, what do you think?!
Jessica
Hi @jessicakrall8 - I popped on for a quick MFP check. I'm on my lunch break. I think this would be a helpful challenge.3 -
Friday steps 34402
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Cre804
PW 189.5
CW 195.0
I was out of town on vacation but I can’t figure out how I gained so much in two weeks!3
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