Downsizers Team Chat - JANUARY 2024
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Steps: 4,848
Rings: ✔️
Walk: 1/3
Swim: 0/2
Thanks everyone for the words of support. My heart is in Newfoundland now with my family.
I am going to do my walking this morning and then go ride the exercise bike after lunch. I actually have 7 minutes of walking done. Going to try to do a longer mini walk now. The pool is open today but truthfully i didn’t feel like going. I will tomorrow. I managed to keep my eating in check yesterday and stayed within calories.
Have a magnificent Monday!
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@Megan_smartiepants1970--January 1-Steps 8,787
January 2- Steps 10, 864-Workout 28 minutes rower 11 minutes core
January 3-Steps 10,366-Workout 21 minutes treadmill 16 minutes core
01/04-Steps 12,250 - Workout Rower 30 min
01/05-Steps 7,245
01/06-steps 10,036
01/07- steps 8,749
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@myhands4God
I don’t have a weight for you for last week. Can you let me know lasts weeks weight? Also, can you confirm your preferred weigh in day? Thanks!
I was trying to do it on Saturdays but I am finding that stuff happens and I don't get to it until Sunday. So Sunday will be my weigh in day.0 -
MyChoiceisaGoodLife wrote: »@MyChoiceisaGoodLife
Weigh-in day: Friday
PW: 160.2
CW: 161.4
I am having a moment that is both triggering and bringing seeds of awareness that could lead to release of old damaging thoughts. Two days late posting and I will not make excuses.
Triggering because I purposefully did not post on Friday as I was too busy being embarrassed and feeling hopeless for gaining a pound, not losing weight, as well as saying horrible things to myself over the past 2 days.
Awareness because I'm just now realizing that horrible self-talk is part of the loop I get caught in. I have tears in my eyes as I write this. That self-talk has been in charge of me since I was a child. A child! I would never talk to my child like I talk to myself. My son is 27 and just was home for Christmas weighing much more than he has in years. In contemplating a talk about health with him I realized it would be heard as body shaming and I could not make him feel the way I feel about myself.
Why am I so mean to myself? I would think I deserve better than the terrible things I say to myself. I hate feeling shame and no longer wish to have a part in it.
I'll go now and continue to contemplate this awareness and how to move forward.
Thanks for listening!
We are always here to listen. One thing I was told, was to have compassion for myself. Some times this is easier said then done. She also told me to say to myself what I would say to others in the same situation. I wonder if you wrote in one side of a piece a paper, the mean thing you said about yourself and on the other write what you would say to someone else who is in the same situation. I think I will start doing that. I think it would help remind me to be kinder to myself.
My daughter gained weight over the last few years. I don’t say anything about it to her unless she mentions it first. Like you, I never want her to feel about
herself the way I have made myself feel.
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Question:
We are through the first week of the new year. How did it go? Did you have to rethink any of your goals? Did you have any NSV’s?0 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question:
We are through the first week of the new year. How did it go? Did you have to rethink any of your goals? Did you have any NSV’s?
Well it went well nutritionally. I had no sweets, and did no snacking after dinner. As far as activity, I was still recovering from an URI so I had no intentional activity but yesterday I kicked it in high gear and got in over 10,000 steps and this morning walked for 15 minutes , then got in my first 30 minute swim. It felt great! All in all I’m happy with my start in 2024! Have a great day everyone!0 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question:
We are through the first week of the new year. How did it go? Did you have to rethink any of your goals? Did you have any NSV’s?
January 1st I was mad at myself for putting on 19lb in 2 weeks and undoing 3 months of hard work. Yes i over ate but not 8000 calories a day but the scales don't lie!
January 2, I left the pity party! Admit what's happened to myself and mfp, move back to the rv, get my butt out walking, start logging and get back on it!
My nsv, people still telling me I'm looking super slim, mainly because I'm wearing clothes that fit instead of sacks!
My goals, i thought 276 down to 186 was fine. But now I'm actually thinking i might lower my goal to a permanent 176lb. Linda lowering her goal has made me rethink! I'll see how it goes in the next few months.
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adianeschu wrote: »PW-214
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Motto: 🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
Recap: Busy weekend with birthday celebrations. Had wine on Saturday (the 2nd and final exception for dry January). Still under calories on Sunday but a few too many pretzels. Good workout this morning. I've decided to add 5 more minutes to my treadmill walk (from 30 to 35 and 20 to 25 on leg days) and to do 10 kettle lifts daily.
- THOUGHTS: It's not going to be easy, but it will get easier!
Step Challenge - Goal 8500
1/7 5,747
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@MyChoiceisaGoodLife
You said it best!! While you started down the path of negativity, you corrected yourself and became aware while taking steps to not get caught in the loop! You get it and that's awesome! Re your son...another amazing realization. You can show him by your actions!
First week of the new year NSV:- Continuing to work out daily.
- Met my water goal (it was small)🙂
- Worked on being present!
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Weigh-in day: Monday
PW: 229.5
CW: 227.2
Question:
We are through the first week of the new year. How did it go? Did you have to rethink any of your goals? Did you have any NSV’s?
The first week of the new year has been good. I have been really stressed out at work. I can be a terrible procrastinator which causes more stress. I sat myself down today and took care of the things that I needed to take care of. Now it's done and I can relax.
One of my new year's resolutions was to stop cursing. I curse a lot and it's not so nice. It's only been a week but I've been really impressed with my efforts so far.
Another resolution was to get up early twice a week and work out at home. I've also been really consistent with that so far so I'll give myself a pat on the shoulder.
My NSV is that one of my belt no longer fits! I bought it at my highest weight of 294 in September 2022. It was the first belt I'd worn in years and it's way too big for me now. I can't even wear it anymore.2 -
ChickieBoom22 wrote: »Weigh-in day: Monday
PW: 229.5
CW: 227.2
Question:
We are through the first week of the new year. How did it go? Did you have to rethink any of your goals? Did you have any NSV’s?
The first week of the new year has been good. I have been really stressed out at work. I can be a terrible procrastinator which causes more stress. I sat myself down today and took care of the things that I needed to take care of. Now it's done and I can relax.
One of my new year's resolutions was to stop cursing. I curse a lot and it's not so nice. It's only been a week but I've been really impressed with my efforts so far.
Another resolution was to get up early twice a week and work out at home. I've also been really consistent with that so far so I'll give myself a pat on the shoulder.
My NSV is that one of my belt no longer fits! I bought it at my highest weight of 294 in September 2022. It was the first belt I'd worn in years and it's way too big for me now. I can't even wear it anymore.
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »prodigal6766 wrote: »
When you report your steps also give Megan the length of time you swam and if it was leisurely, moderately or vigorous effort. Swimming is an excellent form of exercise as you are working so many muscles.
What about cutting the grass?
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Can you let @prodigal6766 know if you can convert cutting grass into steps? [/quote]
I can give you the step count. I just wondered if it qualified. Seems that it would.
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »prodigal6766 wrote: »
Fantastic loss. I can’t drink shakes with milk or yogurt. I do drink a shake with diet cranberry juice, bananas and chocolate protein powder. I get on a kick with them and then I get sick of them.
Get rid of the cranberry juice and put some peanut butter in there. That is what I do for my early protein shake.
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Question:
We are through the first week of the new year. How did it go? Did you have to rethink any of your goals? Did you have any NSV’s?
My first week went just ok. I am trying to eat healthier this year instead of focusing just on calories-in and calories-out. It is a hard thing to try to get the three macros correct (protein, carbs, & fat) and I have been trying out different methods of tracking. Unfortunately, I am UP on the scale, which is very frustrating! I think I may just go back to the way I was doing it, and just focus on protein for now - trying to hit 75G.
My NSV: I am trying to get a buffer on the 2,024 miles in 2024 so that if I ever need a break I can take one without getting behind. I've logged almost 70 miles so far this year, averaging 7.7 miles a day (you need 5.54 per day). I'm 25 miles ahead!0 -
myhands4God wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@myhands4God
I don’t have a weight for you for last week. Can you let me know lasts weeks weight? Also, can you confirm your preferred weigh in day? Thanks!
I was trying to do it on Saturdays but I am finding that stuff happens and I don't get to it until Sunday. So Sunday will be my weigh in day.
I have quite a few of my Saturday weighers move to Sunday for that reason.1 -
ChickieBoom22 wrote: »Weigh-in day: Monday
PW: 229.5
CW: 227.2
Question:
We are through the first week of the new year. How did it go? Did you have to rethink any of your goals? Did you have any NSV’s?
The first week of the new year has been good. I have been really stressed out at work. I can be a terrible procrastinator which causes more stress. I sat myself down today and took care of the things that I needed to take care of. Now it's done and I can relax.
One of my new year's resolutions was to stop cursing. I curse a lot and it's not so nice. It's only been a week but I've been really impressed with my efforts so far.
Another resolution was to get up early twice a week and work out at home. I've also been really consistent with that so far so I'll give myself a pat on the shoulder.
My NSV is that one of my belt no longer fits! I bought it at my highest weight of 294 in September 2022. It was the first belt I'd worn in years and it's way too big for me now. I can't even wear it anymore.
Awesome loss! I didn’t curse a lot but I did swear more than I did now. I became friends with a lady about 3 years ago. She doesn’t like swearing so I didn’t when I was with her so it carried over into the rest of my life. If you get me real mad though I swear like a drunken sailor. Ask my husband. 😂Great NSV! You must feel so good with all the weight you have lost.iLive2Walk wrote: »Question:
We are through the first week of the new year. How did it go? Did you have to rethink any of your goals? Did you have any NSV’s?
My first week went just ok. I am trying to eat healthier this year instead of focusing just on calories-in and calories-out. It is a hard thing to try to get the three macros correct (protein, carbs, & fat) and I have been trying out different methods of tracking. Unfortunately, I am UP on the scale, which is very frustrating! I think I may just go back to the way I was doing it, and just focus on protein for now - trying to hit 75G.
My NSV: I am trying to get a buffer on the 2,024 miles in 2024 so that if I ever need a break I can take one without getting behind. I've logged almost 70 miles so far this year, averaging 7.7 miles a day (you need 5.54 per day). I'm 25 miles ahead!
I think part of losing weight is to continuously try different ways of eating. If it works keep it otherwise we try a different way. I like your NSV. That is quite the buffer. Great job.
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question:
We are through the first week of the new year. How did it go? Did you have to rethink any of your goals? Did you have any NSV’s?
Well it went well nutritionally. I had no sweets, and did no snacking after dinner. As far as activity, I was still recovering from an URI so I had no intentional activity but yesterday I kicked it in high gear and got in over 10,000 steps and this morning walked for 15 minutes , then got in my first 30 minute swim. It felt great! All in all I’m happy with my start in 2024! Have a great day everyone!
I am glad you enjoyed your swim. How often do you plan on swimming each week?Slimmersixties wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question:
We are through the first week of the new year. How did it go? Did you have to rethink any of your goals? Did you have any NSV’s?
January 1st I was mad at myself for putting on 19lb in 2 weeks and undoing 3 months of hard work. Yes i over ate but not 8000 calories a day but the scales don't lie!
January 2, I left the pity party! Admit what's happened to myself and mfp, move back to the rv, get my butt out walking, start logging and get back on it!
My nsv, people still telling me I'm looking super slim, mainly because I'm wearing clothes that fit instead of sacks!
My goals, i thought 276 down to 186 was fine. But now I'm actually thinking i might lower my goal to a permanent 176lb. Linda lowering her goal has made me rethink! I'll see how it goes in the next few months.
That’s a great NSV. I found at first when I started wearing clothes that fit I was so uncomfortable as I wore them so big for so many years to cover my belly fat. I am starting to get used to clothes that fit. I know for myself, I am ok if it takes two months or two years to lose the 10 pounds. Also, if I find my body wants to stay around 160, I am ok with that. So your smart to take time to see how things go the next few months.
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question:
We are through the first week of the new year. How did it go? Did you have to rethink any of your goals? Did you have any NSV’s?
It went so so. I started off with a bang getting to the pool. Life happened and I haven’t been there since Friday. I had my first big binge in along while but I think that was kind of good as it made me realize that i still have to be aware of my triggers. As for rethinking my goals, I reduced my daily walk goal.
NSV: When we were grocery shopping on Saturday we had a cashier that we haven’t had in a long time. She couldn’t believe how much weight I lost. It felt good.0 -
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Steps: 4,540
Rings: ✔️
Walk: 2/3
Swim: 0/2
Yesterday ended up being a write off. I can’t believe I missed my step goal by 210. I have my injections today but I have absolutely no idea what time. I couldn’t get through yesterday so I will call once they open at 9. I will then plan my day around the appointment.
I hope you have a great day!
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Question:
We are through the first week of the new year. How did it go? Did you have to rethink any of your goals? Did you have any NSV’s?
I can definitely see that I really need to tighten up the nutrition. I did well with exercise but my nutrition wasn't so hot. I am not setting a weight goal this time. I am setting a fit in my clothes goal instead. I am also setting a moving goal. I need to keep the inflammation level down so I need to increase my movement. I don't think I have any nsv that I can think of.0 -
Motto: 🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
Recap: Additional 5 minutes to treadmill and 12 kettle swings today! Not sure if I'm going to make my noon fasting cutoff. I'm hungry already .... leaning towards a protein shake this morning.
- THOUGHTS: You've got to dance like there's nobody watching! This gives me a visual that makes me smile!!
Step Challenge - Goal 8500
1/7 5,747
1/8 10,757
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@ilive2walk ~ I agree that's it tough to hit the 3 macros AND calorie goal. I need to get more protein without increasing carbs. That's awesome that you are 25 miles ahead!
I joined the 2024 miles in 2024. I doubt if I make it but I follow the theory that you need to have a BUAG (BIg Ugly Audacious Goal)...so that's mine!
@lindamtuck2018 ~
That's me as well. 🤣 ..or startle me! It's not pretty!If you get me real mad though I swear like a drunken sailor2 -
prodigal6766 wrote: »What is NSV?
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2nd reminder of the people's steps I need for January Week 1... Please have your steps in by this evening 1/9/24. If I do not have them by then I will have no choice but to zero them out ...Thanks for understanding
@Mama530 12/31 - 1/6
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@itladyee I count all steps towards my 2,024 goal. When I started in January 2023, I started with about 3 miles of steps a day - as I progressed through the year it kind of became an obsession - and I met my 2,023 goal in November. From a look at your steps - you are well above where I was last year - you can do it!0
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Last weigh in 87.5
CW 86.82
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