WaistAways Team Chat - OCTOBER 2023
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well, that was a warped sort of marie kondo day. We're having some windows installed tomorrow, so everything has to be protected from the dust and dirt, furniture had to be moved, and all kinds of fun activities. In the process, I somehow decided it was time to get rid of stuff, reorganise stuff, move stuff all over the place - I don't know what came over me. Oh and I got out the fancy carpet cleaner machine and did the hallway rugs we always put down before winter. Why today? who knows... Anyone need some really cool big measuring cups? A wine decanter with a weird but beautiful aerating thing? Boxes of books?
I'll get back outdoors more tomorrow while the work is being done - that will help! Jasper is on the agenda. We'll need some good rides this week.
@Gidgitgoescrzy your alcohol reaction story is really interesting. I know that alcohol can mess with your gut bacteria - leaving you with some bad imbalances, and sometimes "leaky gut" where large protein molecules can wander where they are not wanted. It isn't an allergy, but the effects can be quite intense - smart move to have some AF beverages and then just one "real" one so that there is not a problem of going over that edge there. Our bodies are pretty good at telling us what is not working! Just not always in precise ways. I also hope your back recovers. Hugs to you!
@leni1us I hope your exercise and water efforts went super well today
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Up early today - OH returned to work post Covid “vacation” - noisy coughing and lights from downstairs started it then, my mind kicked up a few questions so I got sucked into the e-mail rabbit hole.
Last week, I started getting HelloFresh deliveries. The first box was full of goodies (free shipping for first one) and it’s been fun cooking with new recipes, etc. Before we got Covid (first couple of weeks this month), we found ourselves eating out way too often when we were worn out from work. Getting 3 meal kits delivered mid-week should help with that habit and keep us out of diners & restaurants this winter! It’s probably where we picked up our autumn Covid.
If anyone would like to try HelloFresh, send me your email for a coupon. There are many kinds of food styles on offer, including vegan.
Ok. Back to bed for another hour. Have a great day!4 -
PW 150.4
CW 150.4
Not surprised that there wasn't a change. I did not make a a huge effort this week. I did take the dog for a long walk yesterday and now I am going to do my workout. I do have meals planned for the rest of the week so hopefully I can be back in the 140s by next week. I think 145 by Thanksgiving is still doable.
@micki48 Love the cupcakes
@jugar I hope the job is a good fix. I went on a cleaning craze last weekend and had to take multiple trips to the Thrift Store to donate.
@gidgitgoescrzy that is odd that you had that reaction. I know now that I am older, I definitely can't drink like I used to. It doesn't make me sick, but I tend to wake up with severe anxiety if I have more then 3 drinks. I usually stick to 1-2 to be safe.1 -
PW 171.6
CW 169.6
WOOOHOOO I am in a new decade, now to stay here for a bit, and not go back...
@MaddawgMadsen I was joking about a screw being lose, the likely hood of that would be less than 1% - The bones are completely fused around the hardware, so unless I had a major impact in that area, they aren't moving. Apparently, I fused so well, it even impressed my spine doc, LOL... Some people don't always fuse easily, my brother in law is one, he needed a bone stimulator for his.
@lauren_989 I had no idea you could be allergic to red meat/ pork. I eat bacon fairly regularly, so I don't think it is that.
One common denominator in both drinks was 100% fruit juice, Grapefruit the 1st time, OJ the second. I rarely, and could not tell you the last time, I had a drink with 100% fruit juice, I am not a fan, and would normally use a juice drink, that contains about 5% real fruit juice, lol. Maybe my body just can't handle that acidity anymore.
As for my back, I talked to doc last night, he looked at my records, and apparently, I showed mild stenosis on the L4/L3 on the last x-rays, when they looked at the fusion in 2021, and he said it's consistent with the pain in my outer thigh, so it's a nerve impingement. He said, they could do a decompression when it becomes necessary, but to manage it as long as I can with gabapentin at night to settle the nerves, and to do my exercises like it's my religion. He is sending me for x rays just to double check, but he's pretty sure this is what it is. I told him I was going to Ireland next year, and didn't want this to affect it, so he said we could do an injection a few weeks before I leave if it's still bothering me. so I was happy with that.
Have a great day !
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@ashleycarole86 - Tuesday, October 17th - 7,529 steps, 1 hour of CrossFit
@jugar - can I switch my weigh in day from Tuesday to Wednesday? I've noticed I'm almost always lighter on Wednesdays. It's possible I still have some weekend bloat by Tuesday. My weigh in today was 173.6.
@Gidgitgoescrzy - That's good news on your back. Also, good to know that the screw loose isn't a real possibility. It was scary to think that you could have surgery near your spine and then have the possibility of a screw coming loose. I hope you figure out what it is that is causing the other issue. Maybe it is the fruit juice. Maybe it's citrus specifically. Who knows, but hopefully you can find out.2 -
MaddawgMadsen wrote: »@jugar - can I switch my weigh in day from Tuesday to Wednesday? I've noticed I'm almost always lighter on Wednesdays. It's possible I still have some weekend bloat by Tuesday. My weigh in today was 173.6.
Done!
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@eggfreak @jugar - Thank you both! The pizza soup has been a knockout dish so far; we are definitely making it again. All my recipes this week are from Abbey Sharp.
Work has started to pick up now for me so yesterday, I had to cancel my 6pm spin class due to some late calls with management and time sensitive items. I was super bummed to miss it because I have only been once so far this month due to COVID. I’m going to have to look at the schedule and pick my next class again soon.
I did do a pilates workout and a hiit workout this morning though which was a great way to start the day.
Tomorrow it’s another office day and then we’re going to see a podcast live show which will be a lot of fun.6 -
Wednesday greetings! @jugar Sounds like a very productive day for you. Cleaning/weeding out can be so liberating but can also be hard. Good for you, getting it down. Hope your new windows are great.
My day was ok. I logged all my food. Even the stuff I should not have eaten. (Student’s birthday cupcake offering) I am over today by 156 calories. So unless I can exercise those off before bed, I am over for the day. My calories are currently set low, slightly over 1200, so I’m not too worried about being over. I don’t really understand how MFP computes my calories even after all this time. I know the things that go into it but 🤷🏻♀️. I tried this metabolic calculator that said my basal ( I had basil 🌿 written first 😂) metabolic calorie
need was 1562. My MFP calories are less. So technically I should lose. So far, scale is not showing it. I could use more water 💦 but getting it in at school is tough. I’m at about 50 ounces. I have met my step goal. Yay!
Eating that daily dessert is a habit proving hard to break. Also intentional exercise is complicated by my very hurting foot. I have a day and a half off after noon tomorrow. X-rays will be on my to do list.
@Gidgitgoescrzy Big congratulations on reaching that new decade. It must feel so good. Keep up the great work.
@KellyBgetsfit Thanks for the cupcake compliment. You can TOTALLY hit 145 by Thanksgiving!
I’m feeling pretty tired right now. Don’t know if I need water, exercise or sleep.4 -
Or hugs!I’m feeling pretty tired right now. Don’t know if I need water, exercise or sleep.
Don't stress about who defines how many calories you need - if you are losing, you are under your basic needs. If you are not, you are not. Go from where you are sitting and just shave off some. Hopefully it will work! I hear you on the dessert habit, though... It works if you can cut elsewhere
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My partner in crime (Jasper) got me extra steps today. He was far far away down the last hill of his pasture, and was really thrilled to see me once I got there! Would he climb up to meet me? Heck NO! Then we had a great time grooming, working, munching carrots - I missed the silly fella. It is good to be back.6
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@wishfuljune I love Abbey Sharp's content on youtube, I'll have to look into her recipes!
Work was pretty busy for me so I'm glad I stuck to my dinner plan and got a walk in despite getting home later than usual. I probably walked further than I should have with my foot. Ugh. Hope I didn't set it back any. Work will be a lot tomorrow and Friday but I am looking forward to another peaceful autumn weekend.
Arm workout yesterday was a good one, I almost pushed it to today since my time of the month was hitting me hardddd, but I rallied after dinner and got it done. Glad I was able to rest today but I should stretch out my shoulders and neck before bed.
@Gidgitgoescrzy acid like that fruit juice combined WITH the alcohol - would not surprise me if that is the culprit of your trouble. I find there are a lot of things I can't mix with alcohol anymore without stomach trouble at a minimum (like heavy dairy in my case). I also started getting some mild acid reflux in the pandemic times - my GP suggested taking Pepcid regularly before eating or drinking.
Gosh it's bedtime.3 -
One more Wednesday, and the Thursday line-up get ready!
@JScottJr1988
@ashleycarole86
@conleywoods
@eggfreak
@bowens1973
Thanks!0 -
PW 173.6
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Username ashleycarole86
Thursday weigh-in
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@ashleycarole86 - Wednesday, October 18th - 7,716 steps, 35 minutes of spin, bowling league in the evening (I don't know if I should count this because my watch at some point told me to get up and moving)
I woke up feeling pretty crummy today. Another mild sinus headache. However, I did have a decent amount of sugar yesterday because work is where I am stashing all the bowling tournament candy and I find it hard to resist. The tournament ends this weekend and then I will be able to give away the rest of it!4 -
Behind on posts but will catch up soon.
Today is our fourth wedding anniversary so we are off to celebrate now.
We have had a commitment every night this week - events with friends, retirement parties, soccer.. so yeah, there's been no free time to say the least.
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Happy Anniversary Ashley and Brad!!! Wow! You were just married when you started with us. Didn’t realize that. Wishing you both so much happiness and adventures. ❤️🎉🥂2
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I think my Fitbit isn’t tracking step’s correctly. I danced around and walked and moved and there were only a few step. Not sure why it’s doing that. It’s only a few months old. I am losing faith in their product. And yet, I depend on it. Boo!!
Logged all that went in my mouth. Turned down a birthday cupcake at school today. Proud of that. Went out to lunch with DH and only ate half of my sandwich. Some 💦 but not enough yet. I don’t think I will make my 7k steps today.
@jugar Thanks for the hugs 🤗!!❤️4 -
What a gang - bowling tournament, wedding anniversary, a turned-down cupcake (=a great self-care event!), and some great workouts - all right!
We have been continuing our home repairs and trying to clear out more stuff before winter. I sold 2 IKEA furniture pieces that have lived in the basement for a few years. Unfortunately, their pieces had gotten rather mixed together and they are the same colour Luckily, the guy who bought one of them is patient and figured out what was what, complete with pictures, and we'll get it straightened out tomorrow morning before I bring the other one to its new home. I think it might all work out! I'm glad they're out of the basement in any case.
Friday line-up time already? Wow. Here's what's due:
@JScottJr1988
@conleywoods
@bowens1973
@EvMakesChanges
@micki48
@wishfuljune
@Kali225
@DianaGetsFit512
@Pearl4686
@leni1us
Thanks!4
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