WaistAways Team Chat - FEBRUARY 2024
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Good morning team, happy last week of Feb !
@ashleycarole86 Have a fabulous trip !
Took a nice hike yesterday, It was only 3 miles, I was testing a pair of new shoes I bought for Ireland. These are going to be my non hiking shoes, but they are still waterproof, and have grip incase I decide to go off trail without the ability to switch to my hiking shoes. They did good, I like them, and they clean up nice, since I walked through lots of mud...
Anyway food has been good, not great, but I realized this weekend, I am letting a little too much sugary snacks in, so I need to control that, it seems I feel so much better when I am eating clean. I am on a strong dose of prednisone right now, to try and knock out some inflammation in my jaw, so maybe if I can keep my eating clean, I can keep that inflammation away for good.
Had a nice skin care find for texture and elasticity - Amlactin - It has 15% lactic acid in it, so you need to be careful about wearing sunscreen with it, but in 3 days, it has made a difference, my arms don't have 5 million wrinkles in it when I bend them anymore.... I'm trying it on my face also, for texture, cause that has become absolutely depressing since going off my hrt.
Have a great day !
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Bon voyage @ashleycarole86 and @bowens1973 !! You probably won't see this for a while, but I hope you have a beautiful trip into the warm and delightfully humid. Your skin will feel brand new
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Hello Beautiful People!
It has been a day. My hubby and I noticed this weekend a mass next to our fur-babies booty hole. Think it was an infected anal gland, my focus this morning was getting him into the vet. We did and well it was a tumor with need for surgery so it would not impact his ability to do his business. He is now resting with a cone of shame for the next 10 days. Waiting results to determine if it is cancer.
Wowsers - neither of us thought today would be like that. However through it all, I’ve gotten my 10k steps for the day and 1 hour of exercise.
It got me thinking, while waiting on the call that he was okay. He is old, so any surgery can be complicated, momma was worried. It got me thinking about my journey.
I’m on day 73 of my focus on me. 12/16/23 was when I started my journey of me: mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually.
I’ve walked 10k+ steps every day, read the Bible everyday, stuck more often than not to my food plan, and increased my water intake… I’m thinking about my next challenge with a desire to start 03/01. I’m thinking about the 75 Day Hard.
As anyone done this? Thoughts?
Also, looking to build a playlist.. give me your go too get pumped songs/artists.
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This is just the kind of inspiration I need right now. You have done brilliantly in your last 73 days! Using the next 75 on that Hard challenge looks really interesting. I don't agree with the full gallon of water a day for everyone, but the rest of it looks good.ChelleChelle1031 wrote: »Wowsers - neither of us thought today would be like that. However through it all, I’ve gotten my 10k steps for the day and 1 hour of exercise.
Hello Beautiful People!
It has been a day. My hubby and I noticed this weekend a mass next to our fur-babies booty hole. Think it was an infected anal gland, my focus this morning was getting him into the vet. We did and well it was a tumor with need for surgery so it would not impact his ability to do his business. He is now resting with a cone of shame for the next 10 days. Waiting results to determine if it is cancer.
It got me thinking, while waiting on the call that he was okay. He is old, so any surgery can be complicated, momma was worried. It got me thinking about my journey.
I’m on day 73 of my focus on me. 12/16/23 was when I started my journey of me: mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually.
I’ve walked 10k+ steps every day, read the Bible everyday, stuck more often than not to my food plan, and increased my water intake… I’m thinking about my next challenge with a desire to start 03/01. I’m thinking about the 75 Day Hard.
As anyone done this? Thoughts?
Also, looking to build a playlist.. give me your go too get pumped songs/artists.
❤️🦋
I am seriously interested in joining you on this! Maybe there are others in the team? March 1 is coming up
Don't get me wrong about hydration - it is super important! I am sure there are large people in hot climates who do tons of sweaty work who need a gallon every day, but I am a small person and find that less does me just fine. I drink more on sweaty days in the summer for sure, but the general formula of 1/2 to 1 ounce per pound of body weight per day is doable.
Playlists? I have some pretty hilarious stuff on mine, and a workout can take on a really different character depending on what I'm listening to. Sometimes I want to do everything slow and controlled, sometimes jaunty, sometimes super energetic. Same exercises, totally different feel - so yeah! I like Joe K. Walsh, Super Guitar Bros, Tom Houston, Some Eomac, Staraya Derevnya (Boulder Blues is wonderfully bizarre), LowBow, Hawktail - Bandcamp is my favourite music finding playground. For thinking and breathing, a whole other bunch.
And I hope your little ol' doggie is doing well - it is hard when our critters are not well
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@ashleycarole86 and @bowens1973 have a great time in Jamaica! Get some sun for me!!
@ChelleChelle1031 I tried to do the 75 medium challenge and failed after day 3 😂 I had it posted on a bulletin board and got overwhelmed with how many days were ahead and that I had left. I definitely would be interested in trying again, especially if others are doing it! I would still do the mediun version though, which only has 1 - 45 minute work daily.
As for playlists, mine is a mix between upbeat country, pop, and hip hop. Very random but I love it! Upbeat music gets me moving everytime.
I had a busy day at work today, but definitely a good eating day and did body pump class at the gym. I am now on week 4 of the C25K program! I may be jogging slow, but I'm doing the time so far they recommend! I remember when I first started jogging, I could barely last 30 seconds, now I'm up to 5 minutes at a time!
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Weigh in Day: MONDAY
PW: 203
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@lauren_989 Good to know about the Medium version - it is true that 75 days with absolutely zero days off is a bit daunting. The medium one is a bit more realistic, but I don't like that you have to start over if you miss a day. When I was really serious in my "losing" year, I gave myself one free day a week - it was amazing how those days changed over time. They became more and more like the "strict" days! But it was helpful to be able to loosen the reins for that one day at first. I might try the strict version with the 75 days as a challenge, though. My eating plan is general enough that it would not likely be difficult to do that every single day. The daily selfie would be horrific for me! I probably need to get over that
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2/26/24
Weigh In Day: MONDAY
PW (Previous Weight): 177.2
CW (Current Weight): 176.0
Sunday 2/18 11,230 (20 min yoga)
Monday 2/19 13,411 (20 min Kick box, 10 min yoga)
Tuesday 2/20 16,382 (30 min kickbox)
Wednesday 2/21 10,070 (60 min PiYo)
Thursday 2/ 22 12,763 (30 min HIIT 20 min Core, 10 min strength )
Friday 2/23 15,682 (30 mins strength )
Saturday 2/24 12,357 (30 min dance)4 -
Great weigh-in @StayFITTer ! and those step numbers and exercise are seriously impressive
Weigh-ins due through Tuesday:
@Zumbaforever
@strong_fit_ells
@adrimango
@lauren_989
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@jugar @lauren_989
Yes I’ve heard of ppl doing the medium/soft 75. Some also do the medium/soft as a stepping stone to the Hard Challenge.
The goal is to challenge yourself. It is mostly about the mindset, knowing it would be hard (either version).
My struggle will be the water. I get about 64/80 oz a day right now but I also am not couscous about it when I’m at work, so will go 8 hours without drinking. My doctor says for weight loss you should take your weight divide by two to get your oz of water. Ex: 200/2=100 oz of water, so maybe this will be my 75 day goal.
In the end, I want to continue to challenge myself, so that I continue to have a goal to hit other than the number on the scale.
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PW: 209.6
CW: 213 🙈🙈
So...1 day of eating well doesn't make up for 6 days of not eating on plan.
75 day hard challenge...bring it on! If we start march 1, we will end about 2 weeks before my birthday.7 -
Thinking…
Question - all thoughts welcome, not looking for a debate, just looking to understand schools of thought.
Do you track your water? If so, do you include the water included in coffee, tea, etc.
Several years back, I heard no as coffee and tea is dehydrating. However now I hear that theory has been debunked. I drink unsweet coffee, tea, and water each day. Just pondering if I can count my coffee and tea towards my water goal.
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@lauren_989 you're not alone. I feel like I've gotten into an eating slump this week too. Let's both change it around.
Love the idea of a 75 hard/med/soft challenge. I am currently in a fitness challenge that is keeping my activity up but it's the alcohol and diet that could use a tune up as the spring approaches. As for water intake it's something I don't track and would be interesting to see how much I take in when I measure it.2 -
@wishfuljune - I love the colors! We closed on our house yesterday and know of a couple rooms/areas we want to paint. Specifically the master bathroom we want to be a gray color rather than its current beige color to match the black and white fixtures and furniture. Also, the living room has an accent wall that is the same color as the kitchen backsplash - a dark red/burgundy color. It is too dark for us, so we want to paint it a green similar to what you posted at some point.
@bowens1973 & @ashleycarole86 - have so much fun on your trip!
@ChelleChelle1031 - I've attempted the 75 hard, but injury set me back at about 25 days. I would be up for doing it (modified) or the 75 medium version. It would end just before we go to a friend's wedding, so that would be perfect.
@ashleycarole86 (or anyone helping with steps while she is gone)
Thursday, February 22 - 6,018 steps, 1 hour of CrossFit
Friday, February 23 - 12,462 steps, 1 hour of spin
Saturday, February 24 - 4,707 steps
Sunday, February 25 - 5,953 steps (I cannot believe I was 47 steps away from my goal and didn't realize it?!?)
Monday, February 26 - 3,848 steps3 -
Yesterday had all the feels. It started with a call at 5:15 in the morning from my mom. She NEVER calls at this time. So, I answered and she said she was struggling to breath just walking to and from the bathroom. I asked if she needed me to come over to her house and/or call an ambulance, but she said she was starting to catch her breath and was fine. She called back an hour later when I was in the shower. Obviously, I didn't notice that I had missed a call until a little while later and then was rushing to get to her house. Once there, it was obvious she needed help, so I called 911 and we got her to the hospital.
My sister joined an hour or two later when she was able and relieved me to go sign closing papers on our house! While signing papers, I got a string of messages from her that our mom had a collapsed lung likely from a coughing fit, but also a side effect of COPD. They've put a tube in her lung to reinflate it and have her at the hospital for a few days to get the lung fully working again. She was in so much pain. It killed me to see her in that much pain!
I am grateful because she is expected to be fine, they've since gotten her pain to a manageable level, and I closed on a house! But, all the fear, sadness, and pain kind of distracted from the gratefulness. Even when she joked with me that I should throw rocks at anyone I see smoking.
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@MaddawgMadsen you are not kidding about ALL the feels So much going on there. I'm glad your mom is going to be all right, even if she is going through the tough stuff for the moment. It sounds like she is a tough cookie, joking about throwing rocks at smokers - I think she's got a great attitude. Take the time to enjoy the feelings of closing on your house and on how well you are doing with all this. You're a
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@MaddawgMadsen congrats on closing on the house. I hope your mom feels better soon!
@ChelleChelle1031 I do count water from my hot tea that I drink. I would do coffee and unsweet tea but I don't drink them. I am already trying to plan out how to drink so much water!
I did my C25K training today. Love how I feel after. Tracked my food and hoping/planning for a second perfect day!3 -
@ashleycarole86 and @bowens1973 - have a great time on your trip.
@ChelleChelle1031 Hope your fir baby is doing better.
@StayFITTer Wow!!! Your step numbers are quite amazing! Great job. 👍🏻
@MaddawgMadsen Congratulations on closing on your new home. It’s a lot and Wew what a day it was. I hope your mom improves with each day and you have more time to contemplate colors for your house and relax. That was scary.
Last night after I got into bed and warm and comfortable, I realized I was close to my 7k goal. I looked at my Fitbit and I had like 3 steps to take to get over my daily. So…I got out of bed and walked around to get those steps. 🙂👏🏼
I logged my food today. I am 50 calories over but not bad. When I am on the wagon I track my water. Even when I am not logging, I sometimes track water. I measured the other day, and aim for 2 fill ups of a 20 ounce container. Some days I barely drink one. Not good I know. I used to count my coffee but heard we shouldn’t. Idk. I also drink about 24 ounces of sparkling water. Which gets me to my goal of 64 ounces. I can’t imagine drinking 100 ounces. I already run to the bathroom all the time. Plus I am a teacher and we can’t go whenever we want to.
I have been stuck a long time. I think we really have to be kind to ourselves but I think sometimes I am too kind. I am practically back where I was when I joined this group 5 years ago. A lot has happened during that time. But I am finding my weight and lack of fitness is getting in my way more and more. 😭 It was hard to tie my shoes yesterday. Today I kept telling myself did I want to be healthy or eat that food. Or maybe more like if you eat that food you will stay fat. In any case, it’s important that we are kind to ourselves, but getting to an unhealthy weight isn’t kind either. My foot kills me with unrelated issues but they are certainly aggravated by excess weight. I know you’ve all heard this from me before but I’m tired of being this weight. I don’t feel my best here. I know what I need to do, mostly. I need to make myself do it. MAKE because the discipline is not there. Little steps. I don’t know. Maybe big steps are needed/better. In five years, I am in a very different season of life too. My body doesn’t feel like it used to (even at this weight) or respond the way it used to. I know it can be better. But it sure is a struggle.
I’m going to go close my diary.
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Steps week 3- a little better but not much.
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