Downsizers Team Chat - OCTOBER 2023
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I have decided to get off my high horse and stop having a pity party so I will be working out on my home gym for the 1st time since getting injured back in October of 2022... I will not be standing obviously but I can do it sitting down ...my plan is for 45 minutes ...I only did my home gym for 30 minutes ...its better than nothing4
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I was struck this morning by the good advice in those few words, whether going on a (fantastic) vacation or not! Find ways to enjoy what you are doing - joy does not require food. Perhaps I am often just a bit lazy and substitute a snack, rather than making my everyday moments yield their joy. And I like "be mindful of your food choices" - not enslaved, paralyzed, humiliated by, or obsessed with them. Too often I have swung between the above and complete disregard for what I am eating.lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Enjoy your holiday. Be mindful of your food choices and move as much as possible but above everything have fun and relax.
So, today, in a long list of to-do's, I will try to be both mindful and joy-seeking. Thank you, @lindamtuck2018, for the good reminder. And @torih941, have a great time!!
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I was struck this morning by the good advice in those few words, whether going on a (fantastic) vacation or not! Find ways to enjoy what you are doing - joy does not require food. Perhaps I am often just a bit lazy and substitute a snack, rather than making my everyday moments yield their joy. And I like "be mindful of your food choices" - not enslaved, paralyzed, humiliated by, or obsessed with them. Too often I have swung between the above and complete disregard for what I am eating.lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Enjoy your holiday. Be mindful of your food choices and move as much as possible but above everything have fun and relax.
So, today, in a long list of to-do's, I will try to be both mindful and joy-seeking. Thank you, @lindamtuck2018, for the good reminder. And @torih941, have a great time!!
Thank you! Both @RoblinB and @lindamtuck2018 for the words. You're right. I'm the one in control so I get to make the choices. I'll choose to enjoy myself and be mindful at the same time. Even this week leading up to it I was somewhat dreading work, but I am going to instead choose to be grateful and look forward to my days. Joy seeking
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I have decided to get off my high horse and stop having a pity party so I will be working out on my home gym for the 1st time since getting injured back in October of 2022... I will not be standing obviously but I can do it sitting down ...my plan is for 45 minutes ...I only did my home gym for 30 minutes ...its better than nothing
It absolutely is! Props to you! Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to get started.0 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I have decided to get off my high horse and stop having a pity party so I will be working out on my home gym for the 1st time since getting injured back in October of 2022... I will not be standing obviously but I can do it sitting down ...my plan is for 45 minutes ...I only did my home gym for 30 minutes ...its better than nothing
It absolutely is! Props to you! Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to get started.
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@RoblinB and @lindamtuck2018 Great reminders. Be mindful in all we do. My schedule has been given away to others this week. I need to be more mindful with food, time, resources, energy, schedule, etc. and seek joy through all of it. I needed this reminder. Thanks.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 Good job getting started. Don't push too hard, too quickly. A year is a long time. Build up slowly with purpose.
@torih941Great mind shift. Enjoy your trip and prep time. We want to hear all about it when you get back.
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
Here is my friendly Sunday reminder of the people's steps I need for October Week 1 ...Please have your steps in no later than Tuesday evening 10/10 so I can post the results on Wednesday morning ..Thank you for your cooperation
@aactuallyaash 10/1- 10/7
@itladyee 10/6 & 10/7
@Stacimfit 10/6 & 10/7
@adianeschu 10/1 - 10/7
@Hotspur11 10/1 - 10/7
@Hotspur11 10/1 - 10/7
1/10 - 34,062 *yep thats right*
2/10 - 28,186
3/10 - 13,139
4/10 - 10,633
5/10 - 11,294
6/10 - 13,282
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I have decided to get off my high horse and stop having a pity party so I will be working out on my home gym for the 1st time since getting injured back in October of 2022... I will not be standing obviously but I can do it sitting down ...my plan is for 45 minutes ...I only did my home gym for 30 minutes ...its better than nothing
I love it! I do most of my stuff seated- still progress!1 -
adianeschu wrote: »PW-220.6
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I have decided to get off my high horse and stop having a pity party so I will be working out on my home gym for the 1st time since getting injured back in October of 2022... I will not be standing obviously but I can do it sitting down ...my plan is for 45 minutes ...I only did my home gym for 30 minutes ...its better than nothing
Great job. Check out YouTube for seated exercises. I have done some yoga, stretches, strength training and others.
I was struck this morning by the good advice in those few words, whether going on a (fantastic) vacation or not! Find ways to enjoy what you are doing - joy does not require food. Perhaps I am often just a bit lazy and substitute a snack, rather than making my everyday moments yield their joy. And I like "be mindful of your food choices" - not enslaved, paralyzed, humiliated by, or obsessed with them. Too often I have swung between the above and complete disregard for what I am eating.lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Enjoy your holiday. Be mindful of your food choices and move as much as possible but above everything have fun and relax.
So, today, in a long list of to-do's, I will try to be both mindful and joy-seeking. Thank you, @lindamtuck2018, for the good reminder. And @torih941, have a great time!!
Mindfulness can be practiced in so many areas of our lives.adianeschu wrote: »PW-220.6
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Steps: 4,303
Exercise: 1/4
Close rings: 9/28
I am off to do some running around and then go to physio. Going to get a couple of walks done throughout the day. I have a potluck tonight. I will be careful with portions and I am staying away from the desserts.2 -
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OCTOBER WEEK 1 RESULTS:
TOP 5 STEPPERS ARE:
1st @ddainiak 141,330 steps
2nd @Hotspur11 123,883 steps
3rd @laquita606 91,521 steps
4th @Learningmoments 70,574 steps
5th @Stacimfit 60,435 Steps
WELL DONE EVERYBODY
AS A GROUP WE WALKED 800,710 steps
TERRIFIC JOB EVERYONE
RECOGNIZING EVERYONE WHO PLEDGED THEIR STEPS
@lindamtuck2018 7/7
@aactuallyaash 0/7
@itladyee 2/7
@Mama530 2/7
@Stacimfit 5/7
@adianeschu 7/7
@Hotspur11 7/7
@RoblinB 7/7
@laquita606 7/7
@Slimmersixties 3/7
@Learningmoments 6/7
@ddainiak 7/7
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I wanted to thank everyone for getting their steps in this week early ..Greatly appreciate it 3
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Hi Linda, is there any chance I could please change my weight in day to Thursday? I start a program this week and I have to weigh every Thursday anyway so wouldn't mind doing it the same day ❤️0
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Where is everyone ? Sending out the search and rescue LOL2
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Heretochange88 wrote: »Hi Linda, is there any chance I could please change my weight in day to Thursday? I start a program this week and I have to weigh every Thursday anyway so wouldn't mind doing it the same day ❤️
Not a problem.aactuallyaash wrote: »
Holding steady.Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Where is everyone ? Sending out the search and rescue LOL
They found me.
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Steps: 5,607
Exercise: 1/4
Close rings: 10/28
Lots of steps yesterday.
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MFP User Name -Learning Moments
Commitment for Week -60,000
Tracking Type - Miles or Steps: Steps
Sunday -2584
Monday -10228
Tuesday -3290
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
Saturday -
Total:
Floors Commitment: 100
Sunday-3
Monday-17
Tuesday-8
Wednesday-
Thursday-
Friday-
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Total:
I have lost Momentum. My schedule got busy and good habits are flying out the window. Time to get refocused on MY priorities. Keep up the good work everyone.2 -
Wow! Do I ever work a desk job! Feeling pleased about a long but reasonably productive work-from-home day yesterday, I checked my steps at about 9:00 p.m.
Only 475!!
Clearly, I am part sloth!
A very long walk around the neighbourhood followed by lots of circles inside my house gave my pedometer renewed purpose and a step count of 7000+, but I can certainly see how my natural tendencies have gotten me to where I am!
Here's to ongoing change! (And I did get those steps earlier today!)1 -
Heretochange88 wrote: »Hi Linda, is there any chance I could please change my weight in day to Thursday? I start a program this week and I have to weigh every Thursday anyway so wouldn't mind doing it the same day ❤️
Awesome, it was getting lonely on Thursdays
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aactuallyaash wrote: »
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Learningmoments wrote: »MFP User Name -Learning Moments
Commitment for Week -60,000
Tracking Type - Miles or Steps: Steps
Sunday -2584
Monday -10228
Tuesday -3290
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
Saturday -
Total:
Floors Commitment: 100
Sunday-3
Monday-17
Tuesday-8
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I have lost Momentum. My schedule got busy and good habits are flying out the window. Time to get refocused on MY priorities. Keep up the good work everyone.
You are such a friggin trooper and a real force.. I know you got this.1 -
Wow! Do I ever work a desk job! Feeling pleased about a long but reasonably productive work-from-home day yesterday, I checked my steps at about 9:00 p.m.
Only 475!!
Clearly, I am part sloth!
A very long walk around the neighbourhood followed by lots of circles inside my house gave my pedometer renewed purpose and a step count of 7000+, but I can certainly see how my natural tendencies have gotten me to where I am!
Here's to ongoing change! (And I did get those steps earlier today!)
Oh my gosh, I feel this to the core. My fitbit was yelling at me because it didn't respect my workload today lol.1 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Where is everyone ? Sending out the search and rescue LOL
I'm here.2
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