WaistAways Team Chat - JANUARY 2024
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CW: 159.6
PW: 162.0
@jugar and @EvMakesChanges I wish your dad a speedy recovery.
@StayFITTer The planning makes a huge difference AND it's a challenge to have the mental space and energy to do it sometimes. I've learned planning and batch cooking for an entire week is just too overwhelming and a brain drain for me. So I do it in 3 or 4 day batches which works pretty well. I made a big sheet pan meal yesterday - zucchini, squash, and red peppers with a layer of chicken sausage sliced on top. Easy, healthy and tasty. It will feed me for a few days and I have some easy options to mix in which should get me through the work week.
I'm at that season of life where my TOM comes sporadically, but now that's its here its clear that was a factor last week in yerms of energy and water retention. 8 weeks until the conference where I am co-presenting. 5 lbs to go to reach my goal for that event.5 -
Good morning and Happy Monday !
I had a good weekend, didn't do much outside of the house, Lots of football to watch, I am sorry about the Packers, you guys played really well, and deserved to win. I am hoping for a Ravens-Lions Superbowl now. We've already beaten the 49ers in a SB once, I'd like us to add a different team to the list
I did get all of my exercise in.
My tally for the week is:
Sun - 6398 +20 min Yoga + 20 min Pilates
Mon- 5677 + 15 min yoga
Tues - 2770
Wed - 5535
Thurs - 5742
Friday - 3030 + 20 min yoga
Sat - 5928 + 30 min yoga + 20 min Pilates
@Wishfuljune I feel ya on the lack of motivation when it comes to certain kind of exercise, I really want to do some strength training with weights, but honestly, I just don't like it, to me it's so boring and just not something I want to do, but I know it's necessary and I really do need to do it. but it's just eeeehhhhh.
Sorry your traffic sucks, hope this week is better and smoother for you !
@StayFITTer I eat nuts of some sort every day, (I have Virginia peanuts, mixed fancy nuts, almonds, and walnuts) I don't think they are something that are as bad for you as they are made out to be. They are really my only source of fat that I eat, and since they are the best kind of fat for you, I don't look at them as a bad thing.
I agree on the challenges, for myself they aren't very helpful. 1- I don't like to fail. 2- It causes comparison, and this is a personal journey for all of us, and I don't need to feel less than, because I can't keep up.
I won't even do the step challenge next month, because It's not helpful for me to see myself not getting nearly as many steps as everyone else, it makes me feel like I am not doing enough, even though for me, I am. Rest days are important for me, and I feel guilty taking them while in a challenge.
@jugar and @EvMakesChanges Thinking of you, hope you and your family enjoy your time together.
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Weigh in Day: MONDAY
PW: 201.7
CW: 198.0
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As I am sitting here drinking my coffee and getting ready for the work week, I have been reflecting on last week along with the past year. I miss how I use to be, but only I can overcome and become how I want to be. I must focus on my mindset and work on positivity and staying focused. Don't give in to stress which then turns into depression. I need to find my motivation to put in the effort and work to become healthy and feel better.6
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@jugar & @EvMakesChanges – sending well wishes to your dad for a speedy recovery!
@ashleycarole86 – how was that night to yourself? I can only dream of such things, so I would love to live vicariously through you.
@adrimango – how did your meet-up with your friend go? Were you able to stick to the one beer and kale salad? That sounds like an amazing lunch btw, and I’m very glad you were able to decide ahead of time what to eat.
@YinxFed – moving away from lecturing and back to consultancy is a big switch. It sounds like you’ve put the appropriate amount of thought into it though, and I am happy that you were able to make the decision that is best for you.
@Kali225 – I would love to see a picture of you with your new hoop earrings! Great work on hitting 25lbs lost!
Ticket to Ride is one of the best games ever!
@bowens1973 & @ashleycarole86 – fantastic work making it to the leader board!
@lauren_989 – what show did you binge watch? I’m notorious for binge watching things. It drives my husband crazy.
@StayFITTer – Your clean cookies sound delicious. We have to allow ourselves the occasional indulgence, otherwise we will end up depressed and binging before we ever reach our goals. I think the thing to remember is eating indulgences like the “clean cookie” in moderation. Also, thank you for the decluttering thread! This will help a lot while we pack and move to our new house.
@wishfuljune – long commutes are no joke. I hope you can re-balance your work routine so that you can make the classes you want.
@Gidgitgoescrzy – I still can’t believe the Packers lost. I could get behind a Ravens-Lions Superbowl. It’s been a long time since the Lions made the SB. I have an intrinsic dislike for them being a Packers fan, but I think it would be great to see them make it to the end.
@lindamartin27 – Something to keep in mind is that who you are now didn’t happen overnight. So, getting back to who you used to be, won’t happen overnight. Keeping that in mind and recognizing the small changes/wins, should help with the motivation to keep you going. You got this!
I haven’t had a question for everyone in a little bit. My question today is: What is one thing you like or appreciate about yourself?
I will start. I love the way my brain works. I am very analytical/logical. I can think things through without too much emotion and am very realistic. I tend to learn things very quickly and enjoy learning new things.
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Here are my step counts and activities over the weekend:
Friday, January 19th - 8,906 steps, 40 minutes of spin, 45 minutes of CrossFit
Saturday, January 20th - 1,236 steps
Sunday, January 21st - 3,140 steps
I did not do well keeping to my January goals this weekend. I ended up drinking at dart league on Friday night. Saturday was my sister's birthday. She made gluten-free sourdough pretzels. I haven't had a soft pretzel in over a decade because I can never find them gluten-free. I had three of her pretzels before I remembered I wasn't eating complex carbs. Whoops. Yesterday, I allowed myself a hard seltzer after painting class with my mom. I could get hard on myself for all of this, but it's now in the past. I will just choose to make this week better.
In other news, the inspection of our house went well. We only have one or two small repairs we are going to request of the seller. And, I started packing so that when we get the house on February 26th, the move is easy.8 -
Good evening from UK Waistaways
@ashleycarole86 this is screenshot from my Fitbit for steps from last week and yesterday:
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@jugar @EvMakesChanges - thoughts are with you and your families, and your dad.
@YinxFed - Sounds like a big decision you had to make - Proud of you making such a change knowing it's the best for you. Nice loss too.
@MaddawgMadsen - wow over a month and you'd be moving. So exciting and thanks for sharing.
PW 162.2
CW 164.8
Not the direction I want but I also had 2 nights with some larger meals and snacking. I found myself poking into the pantry in the evening and snacking too much. This is the first time in a while I've done it and know it leads to a restless sleep and lethargy the next day. Lesson learned to keep that habit out of my routine. Activity wise I've been doing great getting my workouts in and walking the dog everyday.3 -
Evening all.
First and foremost, thinking of you @jugar and @EvMakesChanges as you are with your Dad. I know there's been a lot going on with him and you've been a great source of support and comfort I'm sure.
@MaddawgMadsen My Friday night was divine.. I'm not always the best with pure downtime but I had a long bath, an extra workout and just did things that were nice (and healthy!) for me.
I worked from home today so I got to squeeze in a short workout before the workday started. It's cold and blustery out and I haven't felt like walking but my steps are low so I may hop back on the bike or do some other form of exercise tonight instead. We shall see! Brad is out at a work event so I'm not sure when he'll get home and I know by the time he gets home he won't be joining me!
I have meals out for lunch tomorrow and supper Wednesday so I'm trying to make great decisions outside those planned events.
@MaddawgMadsen I like that I genuinely care about other people. I feel good when I act in consideration of others while also prioritizing myself.4 -
@MaddawgMadsen I watched sky med, it's on paramount plus and it takes place in northern Manitoba (Canada). It's basically a flight ems with drama show.
I feel like I am also a caring person as well. I love helping others.3 -
@MaddawgMadsen - I love this question!
I genuinely love how mindful I’ve become about the friendships I want to foster, grow, and care for. After college, that wasn’t necessarily the case, but now I make time to check in with friends and drive over an hour or more to see people that I don’t get an opportunity to see every day. This past weekend, I spent all day with friends playing board games, and it was honestly so nice. Then on Sunday, I went to a yoga class with a work friend who has turned into a real life friend, and it was great. We had so much fun that we’re looking forward to doing it again soon.6 -
@jugar & @EvMakesChanges – sending well wishes to your dad for a speedy recovery! Hope things improve for him.
Anything I do this week, will make it a better week than it’s been. Totally off the rails. Clothes getting tighter all the time. Need to reel it all in. I know we have no where near the snow and cold of our northern friends here. But we had school 1 and a half days this past week. Lots of home time. Little outside time. Even lost my little streak. Starting over again.
I need to start by drinking more water. I can see I am dehydrated in my face. I will try to check in more often.
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@jugar and @EvMakesChanges thinking of you and your dad! sending all good thoughts!
@Gidgitgoescrzy I want a Ravens-Lions SB! I am so sick of the Chiefs and now have a real bone to pick with the 9ers so...
so much going on. I had a supremely lazy Sunday that really bit me in the butt when it came time to get things done. oh well. looking forward to Maine this weekend, a bit nervous about not knowing anyone else on the trip but that was kind of the point. bought new ski goggles today, mine are positively falling apart.
@wishfuljune love your mindfulness towards friendships - I am learning the same thing about some of mine now, you have to put in the work if you want them to last.
have to think on my own answer
sounds like weather remains severe for a lot of folks, canceling school, causing traffic, etc. stay warm and safe! the wind is whistling so loudly as I type - I am thankfully cozy in bed!4 -
I enjoyed reading what everyone is doing. Lot's going on. I ate horrible for me today. Tomorrow will be better. I did a dance workout tonight. I believe my feet are on the wrong legs. It was crazy fast but fun.4
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Ergggg I am having one of those I don't care weeks, I did nothing yesterday, I mean NOTHING...
I have to turn this around..
What do I like about myself...; Ummm well lets see, I am honest, I have great work ethic, but I am not always fond of that, I wish I could say " thats not my job"
I am tenacious, if someone has an issue and needs help, I will find a solution, and I can step outside of my emotions to do that. I am inquisitive, quick to find anomalies, I can have laser focus when needed.
So it turns out some of the things I like about myself, leads to the things I don't like about myself. Sometimes I get so caught up in something, like a project or something, I let everything else slide. I don't really trust people to do anything right because they wouldn't do it the way I do it. I analyze everything so when a friend does or says something I pick it apart in my head, and it makes me question/doubt everything. It's a lonely life. I wish could get out of my own head more often.
Whew great therapy session, thanks for that.
Have a wonderful day, I am off to have a perfect day !6 -
@MaddawgMadsen I did stick to the kale salad ith grilled chicken and one beer. It was really nice to hang out with this friend and the salad was really good.
Something I like about myself: I am always trying to learn and grow. I generally have one non-fiction book and one fiction book going at the same time. Right now I'm reading Tranquility by Tuesday by Laura Vanderkam as my learning book. I can always get a tip or reminder of something to make life easier, more enjoyable, etc. I go through sprints of reading parenting books or work related topics.
Kept my under desk treadmill on a lot yesterday and got 11,000 steps! Then spent the evening under a blanket with a novel which was lovely. Lots of meetings today and tomorrow. Glad I have the sheet pan meal I made Sunday to reheat for lunches. Some days I have a really short lunch break between meetings.4 -
Yesterday was a good day for me both nutrition wise and exercise wise. I didn’t hit my steps (it’s still very cold), but I made an effort to walk around my house every so often when I had a break between meetings. The group circuit class yesterday was intense and I am slightly sore today.
Looking forward to Yoga with Adrienne after work today. I’m also hoping to squeeze in laundry and cleaning the bathroom floors between meetings. We’ll see how that goes!4 -
@lauren_989 - I almost started watching that show last night after bowling. So glad I didn't because I'm sure I would have been hooked and stayed up all night watching! It seems so good.
I love reading about what everyone likes about themselves. There's lots of compassion, love of learning, and connection amongst this group. It's inspiring!
@ashleycarole86 - Monday, January 22nd - 6,101 steps - two hours of league bowling - three games.2 -
PW: 214.4
CW: 214.2
Small, but green! I will take it!
@MaddawgMadsen it was a great show, however every episode ends with a cliffhanger. Hence watching 2 seasons in 2 days 😂
@Kali225 have a great trip to Maine!
@micki48 I have been having a rough few weeks myself. I talked with my doctor today amd she made me ponder a few things 1) why am I self sabotoging my self. I know where I want to be and what to do, so what is standing in my way and 2) Am I ready to lose weight. It's like someone with smoking or drinking, they have to be ready to stop for themselves. Then her last piece of advice: embrace the suck.
I have really been thinking recently, what is standing in my way to reach my goal. Why do I want to eat the junk food that I know won't get me there? I know we have discussed self sabatoge before and I wish I knew the answer for myself.
My husband is going out of town for a few days, so I hope to really sit down and think, meditate, and at least start to figure out where I want to be with my health and how to get there.6 -
Wow! So many beautiful, interesting, inspiring messages!
First of all, thank you everyone for your wishes and encouragement for my father. It is going surprisingly well - I was sure this was close to the end, but he is rallying. 95 years old but still full of it sometimes! He needs to stay in hospital for a couple more days, and hopefully will be recovered enough to return to his care home. The hardest part is getting moving after a week lying in bed. Keep moving, folks I have not been able to keep up with my own exercise, but that will come back.
Keep up the lovely little green wave we have going - and keep the beautiful chat going too! It helps everyone who is finding the process hard, and keeps us all feeling like we belong here and that it IS working! Hugs all around.
Upcoming weigh-ins through Wednesday:
@strong_fit_ells
@MaddawgMadsen
@Gidgitgoescrzy
Thanks!
ps - @Gidgitgoescrzy your answer to @MaddawgMadsen 's question is a perfect illustration of "praising with faint damns" - but you are so right that often our strongest qualities can spill into our negative tendencies. Our partners too! Finding those balances. All while enjoying the extremes
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I usually never think about what I like about myself. So much easier to find faults. Let's see. I don't hold grudges. That doesn't mean I am a fool and forget. I hold myself to a high standard. My friends are hugged often. Hard work is a way to get through the work day. Helping other's is part of the career I have chosen. I am currently learning a friends first language to surprise them. It's tough but I am not a quitter. I am passionate about everything I do. My favorite alone time is riding my bike with my small dog in a basket. People smile and wave at her. That is something I like about myself. Enjoying making other's happy. And I can shoot a perfect 100 almost every time. Lol
Last weeks steps I also did an average of 45 minutes on futon daily
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@jugar - that’s wonderful your father is doing better!
@lauren_989 - your plan sounds like a good one to use the upcoming time you have to meditate on your “why” for weight loss.
Yesterday the missing part of my standing desk arrived, and since I am working from home today, I wanted to set it up. It ended up taking two hours once I was done with work so I didn’t get my yoga in, but now I have a standing desk for my meetings today. Hoping to buy a walking under the desk treadmill soon to finish the set up.
I have a group circuit training class tonight that I am looking forward to. Tomorrow I am going into the office and I’m debating on bringing workout clothes with me to use the gym they have. It’s mostly cardio equipment but I have been struggling to work out when I go into the office because of the traffic situations. This may be a good solution for after work.5 -
PW 158.6
CW 158.8
Well I did not have a perfect day, not even close... I have this pain in my side, (left side between bottom of my ribs, and my waist). It's been on and off for a long time, and yesterday it was pretty bothersome. I believe it has to do with my digestion, but I am not 100%. It is much better when I take probiotics on the regular, but I am not really a fan of taking stuff like that everyday, I would prefer my body to work in the way it's supposed to. I have a hard time believing I can't get my body to work 100% correctly (says the girl with metal holding her spine together). But I guess I have to face the facts... I go for a colonoscopy in Feb, it will be my 1st, I am a few years late. Maybe they can tell me if something is askew... My biggest key to thinking it is digestion is if I have a salad 2 days in a row, or eat raw carrots, it really causes it to "flair" up. I have mentioned it to drs, and they kinda just act like it's no big deal, and never really address it.
Anyway, hopefully today, I will get on the treadmill, and get something done.
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Random Non Scale Victory—a co-worker just offered me truffle fries and I said no…#weeklyweighingoals8
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PW: 172.2
CW: 171.0!
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I weighed in at 170.4. I was so excited to be so close to a new decade. Then I let tragedy and the holidays send me back the other direction. I am hopeful to be in a new decade by the time I move into our new house (end of February). Obviously I cant cross my fingers and hope for it to happen. My plan is to continue the very few processed carbs (which is about to get a lot harder because my sister gave me a gluten-free sourdough starter), little to no alcohol, and 5-6 days of exercise.4 -
@ashleycarole86 - Tuesday, January 23rd - 6,035 steps, one hour of CrossFit3
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@jugar sorry for late weigh in, Liselyn
PW 241lbs
CW 238.2lbs
@ashleycarole86
Sunday 21 January 10,114
Monday 22 January 21,744
Tuesday 23 January 16,590
Wednesday 24 January 17,906
So far so good
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Good evening Waistaways
I've had a few busy days.
Work was a little busy and I've had a such a big craving for wine! I promised myself that this feeling will pass and I am not going to cave in. It really almost drove me mad all day. I never buy and store alcohol at home unless I am going to drink it ... and even then I only buy what I am going to drink. My husband never drink alcohol, so it is just me
Anyway, the day and evening passed, shops closed so I couldn't buy alcohol even if I tried 
I have noticed in my cupboard a bottle of Schloer, soft drink, ready mixed Red Grape one I'm in UK). It was left over from Christmas and hiding behind cokes and lemonades. I thought that's different - I am going to try it, just for different taste.....
OH MY GOD! It tastes like red wine!!!! It is dark red in colour and tastes strongly like grapes.
For me, this is such a game changer! I made it like I would normally drink my wine: I pour 3/4 of red grape juice and top it up with lemonade! It is soooo similar that I even thought that I am feeling dizzy or drunk! haha One glass contains 14 calories.
I know this is late discovery for me and you know it already, but I am so amazed.
I will still drink proper wine but I am trying now to have a couple of glasses every other weekend or maybe none, we'll see how it goes 7 -
@strong_fit_ells - Awesome work on the green this week! Glad you stuck with it. And, great find! I'm not sure about adding lemonade to wine or grape juice, but maybe that's just because I've never tried it. 3
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