Downsizers Team Chat - NOVEMBER 2023
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Hi everyone - Just seeing some old habits crop up in the last 24 hours. Needed a place to say so while I get myself back on track. (Being accountable to my kitchen walls never really works...
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Hi everyone - Just seeing some old habits crop up in the last 24 hours. Needed a place to say so while I get myself back on track. (Being accountable to my kitchen walls never really works...)
Old habits die hard! Just a couple of lbs to the weight you gifted yourself for Xmas 🙂🙂🙂1 -
@lindamtuck2018 I have been adding steps for the last couple weeks, hoping to lose a little extra before the big day (I did not). I am going to enjoy myself, but not got back for seconds. Not beat myself up (that's the hardest part) ,and then just get back to it on Friday.
It is the hardest part. While getting help for the binge eating disorder, one therapist told me it is important to have compassion for myself. That is so true. Sometimes it is easy but on occasion I really beat myself up. I just have to remind myself.aactuallyaash wrote: »
How was your week? It’s a small gain so stick to your goals and it will be gone before you know it.1 -
Hi everyone - Just seeing some old habits crop up in the last 24 hours. Needed a place to say so while I get myself back on track. (Being accountable to my kitchen walls never really works...)
Great job being accountable. When I was seeing a therapist for the binge eating, she had me make a list of 20 things I could do besides binge eating and had me post it on the fridge. Maybe you can make a list and do something off it when those pesky habits are trying to come back.0 -
Steps: 5,252
Exercise: ✔️
Physio: ✔️
I realized when commenting on the posts today, it’s been 4 years ago around now that I started therapy at the eating disorder clinic. I am so thankful to them as that was the push I needed to start losing weight. I very seldom binge anymore and try to be aware of my triggers.
Have a great Wednesday!
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Step Challenge - Goal 8,500
11/19 ~ 18,536
11/20 ~ 20,780 moving day
~ My last move was 24,402 ~ I was a slacker on Monday
11/21 ~ 9,765
11/22
11/23
11/24
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@lindamtuck2018
I'm so happy it was just a small amount gained. I've gotten the mindless eating under some sort of control this month with help from my doctor but stress is really creeping in. My goal til the end of the year is to truly get this negative energy with movement and not laying in bed crying lol1 -
Step Challenge - Goal 8,500
11/19 ~ 18,536
11/20 ~ 20,780 moving day ~ My last move was 24,402 ~ I was a slacker on Monday
11/21 ~ 9,765
11/22
11/23
11/24
11/25
Your steps are awesome!aactuallyaash wrote: »@lindamtuck2018
I'm so happy it was just a small amount gained. I've gotten the mindless eating under some sort of control this month with help from my doctor but stress is really creeping in. My goal til the end of the year is to truly get this negative energy with movement and not laying in bed crying lol
Stress is a trigger for me so I try to keep it to a minimum. It’s hard to avoid it all together . That is a great goal.0 -
Steps: 5,151
Exercise: ✔️
Physio: ✔️
This morning i weighed 159.6 pounds. This puts me at my goal weight. I am staying on the main team until the end of November and will move into maintenance then. I hope I stay under 160 for tomorrow’s weigh in.
Have an amazing day!
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To all my American teammates, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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Thank you, Linda. @lindamtuck20180
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@Slimmersixties and @lindamtuck2018 Thanks for chiming in yesterday. I think I'm back on course (although I still need to make the list you mentioned, Linda!) There was a social gathering that I did not prepare well for and found myself in a bit of a caloric freefall. Even afterwards, I had a hard time getting a grip on my choices. Argh! The fact that these tendencies still lurk freaks me out a bit. Having lost and regained many times over my life, I want to be done with that forever. Eating in secrecy has been an issue (which is sort of ridiculous because when you subsequently put on 10 pounds, it is not really a secret to anyone!) Thanks for giving me a place to take the lid off that behaviour in the moment before it really gets out of hand.1
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aactuallyaash wrote: »I've gotten the mindless eating under some sort of control this month with help from my doctor but stress is really creeping in. My goal til the end of the year is to truly get this negative energy with movement and not laying in bed crying lol
@aactuallyaash I admire your work on the mindless munching! That is very challenging, especially when stress just makes me want to eat to "feel better". I really like your thought to instead move to feel better. Next week is potentially high stress for me, too, so I think I will take that strategy. Do keep letting us know how its going.
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Happy Thursday and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the USA!
heretochange88
PW- 367.2lb
CW- 366.6lb
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Still a loss but I have still been off track. Emotionally I have been a mess and I just can't seem to give my head a shake. Just too much stuff going on and I can't seem to make my recovery a priority. It's just a mental block that I need to get through. My therapist reminded me that it's not just for aesthetics- my whole livelihood is at risk here. So I have been trying to work the skills that i learned in therapy.
I live in Canada, but my adopted parents are here from Utah so we are going to Swiss Chalet for the "festive special" so my mom doesn't need to cook for us, haha. She already did that for Canadian Thanksgiving so she deserves the night off
I can make good choices though.
Have a good day all- fresh start for me started the moment I woke up. I just hope to keep the momentum
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SW - 630
PW - 459.6
CW - 455.4
A solid loss and I'm thankful for it! Insanely thankful for all of you as well 💜 Happy Thanksgiving and much love yall!3 -
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Friday weigh in
Sw: 276 lb
Pw: 184 lb
Cw: 182.4 lb
6.4lb to goal!3 -
@lindamtuck2018
Seems I'm always having problems since I started this challenge. My tablet is the only thing that allows me to get onto MFP & this challenge.
However, it doesn't want to charge, it's an older device and I can't afford to buy a new at this time. I'm really disappointed as this is the only way for me to get onto the internet and MFP.
I will continue to reach my goal for Christmas Eve and and to get to my final goal. I'm sorry please take me out of the challenge, because it's going to be a long time before I get back on because I can't afford a new one. Budget is tight right now.
Hope, everyone has a merry Christmas and a happy New Year and that you all reach your desired goals.
Thank you, from disappointed.😢😫3 -
@Slimmersixties and @lindamtuck2018 Thanks for chiming in yesterday. I think I'm back on course (although I still need to make the list you mentioned, Linda!) There was a social gathering that I did not prepare well for and found myself in a bit of a caloric freefall. Even afterwards, I had a hard time getting a grip on my choices. Argh! The fact that these tendencies still lurk freaks me out a bit. Having lost and regained many times over my life, I want to be done with that forever. Eating in secrecy has been an issue (which is sort of ridiculous because when you subsequently put on 10 pounds, it is not really a secret to anyone!) Thanks for giving me a place to take the lid off that behaviour in the moment before it really gets out of hand.
I did a lot of eating on the sly. People would say you don’t eat much. If they only could see the 1000:s of calories I would eat and not let anyone know. I admire you for posting when you started slipping. That’s what we are here for.Heretochange88 wrote: »Happy Thursday and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the USA!
heretochange88
PW- 367.2lb
CW- 366.6lb
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Still a loss but I have still been off track. Emotionally I have been a mess and I just can't seem to give my head a shake. Just too much stuff going on and I can't seem to make my recovery a priority. It's just a mental block that I need to get through. My therapist reminded me that it's not just for aesthetics- my whole livelihood is at risk here. So I have been trying to work the skills that i learned in therapy.
I live in Canada, but my adopted parents are here from Utah so we are going to Swiss Chalet for the "festive special" so my mom doesn't need to cook for us, haha. She already did that for Canadian Thanksgiving so she deserves the night off I can make good choices though.
Have a good day all- fresh start for me started the moment I woke up. I just hope to keep the momentum
Nice loss. I can usually go to Swiss Chalet and eat reasonably. I like that the calories are on the menu. I will take half the meal home. How was your meal?SW - 630
PW - 459.6
CW - 455.4
A solid loss and I'm thankful for it! Insanely thankful for all of you as well 💜 Happy Thanksgiving and much love yall!
Wow! Congrats on the loss! Hope you enjoyed your thanksgiving.Slimmersixties wrote: »Friday weigh in
Sw: 276 lb
Pw: 184 lb
Cw: 182.4 lb
6.4lb to goal!
Look at you go. Those 100 pounds lost milestone and goal are very close.
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@KarlysFreedom
That’s too bad about your tablet. You are welcome back once you’re able to get on again.0 -
Steps: 3,997
Exercise: ✔️
Physio: ✔️
PW 161.2
CW 159.6
Goal
I am at goal and in maintenance. I am nervous about this as I never have tried to maintain a weight in my life.
Have a Great Friday!
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JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Friday (Nov 24, 2023)
PW: 239.4
CW: 241.6
Having a weigh-in day right after the Thanksgiving holiday isn't ideal but we'll be getting plenty of steps in today now that we can start putting up the Christmas decorations (after cleaning the house first). We did enjoy getting together with family though and it's been great to have a few days away from work for the extended weekend.1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Steps: 3,997
Exercise: ✔️
Physio: ✔️
PW 161.2
CW 159.6
Goal
I am at goal and in maintenance. I am nervous about this as I never have tried to maintain a weight in my life.
Have a Great Friday!
Congratulations again! My past experience has been that losing the weight is easy compared to maintenance! I've failed over and over again and regained the weight. I'm determined to keep it off this time ... please share your experiences as I'll be in the same situation by the end of the year!1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »I am at goal and in maintenance. I am nervous about this as I never have tried to maintain a weight in my life.
@lindamtuck2018 I hear you! Can I lose? Yep, that song has been on repeat forever. But how to intentionally (and happily) keep this hard-fought ground? Mystery...
We are here for you, too! Please let us know what you learn.
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I just had the huge pleasure of moving your wonderful captain @lindamtuck2018 to the Goal Zone section of the team!This is a wonderful, scary, exciting moment. Linda has lost 103 pounds. Now the big challenge is to keep it off! I have been working that tightrope act for 11 years now, and it is sometimes tricky. Guaranteed, though - it gets easier! Our bodies are amazing at adapting to a new normal, but it takes time and vigilance. So, Team Downsizers - celebrate and support Linda! She will be working at finding this new normal and then planting her feet there to stay. It takes a team, just as losing does.
Welcome to the world of maintenance, my friend! Keep tracking, moving, eating plenty of fibre, and you'll be acing this!5 -
Congrats @lindamtuck2018 for being at goal...I am so proud of you and your accomplishments🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉5
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