WaistAways Team Chat - MARCH 2024
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Fat2Fit has five great teams. The group and team leaders are as follows - contact them any time!
Our Moderators:
Liselyn - @jugar
Megan - @Megan_smartiepants1970
Ashley - @minstrelofsarcasm
Jessica - @jessicakrall8
Our Team Captains:
Downsizers - @lindamtuck2018 and @Megan_smartiepants1970
Mission Slimpossible - @Katmary71 and @trooworld
Weight No More - @minstrelofsarcasm and @melaniedscott
WaistAways - @jugar and @ashleycarole86
Shape Shifters - @jessicakrall8 and @Pupowl
Our Team Motivators:
Downsizers - @Slimmersixties & @NachDeezy
Mission Slimpossibles - open
Weight No More - @rachelrjh and @BodyTalking
WaistAways - @MaddawgMadsen
Shape Shifters - @LaurieWrobo and @Cyncia85
HOW IT ALL WORKS: The March challenge runs for four weeks, from March 3 - 30.
Everyone weighs in weekly on their chosen day right here in the team chat. At the end of each week, the tallies are done to determine the team and individuals with the most weight lost. The best losers are announced with full fanfare every Sunday. The team competition is all in good spirits - may the most losing win, and may everyone else get to work on next week!
We also celebrate those small, steady losses. If you lose, however small an amount, you are in the green! At the end of the month, we celebrate everyone who lost at least a bit every single week. You are heading steadily towards your goal even if you aren't at the top of the weight loss leaderboard. In March we are aiming for every team to hit 50% green every week - let's do this!
To make your weigh-in easy to find for your team Captains, please put it right at the top of a message, and use this format:
Weigh In Day:
PW (Previous Weight):
CW (Current Weight):
If you miss two weigh-ins in a row without asking for a break, you will be dropped from the team, so be sure to inform your team captain if you are traveling, sick, or just need some time off. If you want a break, you can be excused for a week or two, or can be moved to the Support Team for as long as you need. You still participate in the discussions, you can weigh in if you want to, but it will not count in the weekly tally. Don't worry! You can always come back even if you get dropped.
Once you reach your goal weight, you join the Goal Zone. You continue to weigh in every week. If you have 2 weeks above your self-defined goal zone, you go back to the regular team to lose that amount before it builds up. You will have a chance to hone those maintenance skills and stick with your team.
In addition to your own team, there are weekly F2F Full Group CHALLENGES. You can do all or none - it's up to you. Participating adds a lot to your success, so we hope to see you there often! These can involve anything fitness, health, or nutrition - and they’ll get you moving, thinking, and learning about this journey. Check the Announcements section for full group challenges.
Let’s show our fellow challengers some F2F love
Introduce yourselves right away, and let the March begin! 1
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Welcome to March 2024!
I am Liselyn, co-captain along with @ashleycarole86. I live in rural Québec, and I'm a retired university professor of music. It was not until I was 58 that I got really serious with both food and exercise. As of October, I hit 11 years on maintenance, always refining and making sure I don't have to do it all over again. Yes, it is possible to lose weight and get in shape after menopause!
I know there are people on this team who have a lot to lose, others who have lost a lot and are closing in on their goals, and some who might be working on losses that are stubbornly resisting. There is much wisdom here, and the most important lesson we learn from each other time and time again is that it is not a straight shot, there will be trials and errors, and sticking with it when it feels like you have fallen off yet again is the best thing you can do for yourself. Plateaus can be good, but going back the way you came is not!
Some helpful information/tools:
Posting your daily updates
We know from experience that posting daily (or as often as you can!) makes a huge difference to your success. Use any format you like to let everyone know how you are doing on your daily goals and habits. You can report on food, exercise, water, sleep, or whatever you are tracking and trying to stick with. While you're there, talk about how you are, ask questions, and if you can answer someone else, please do! Congratulate others, commiserate, enjoy someone's rant, or go ahead and rant yourself. It all helps make the kind of community where we are in each others' heads when the hand is reaching for that off-plan snack, or the couch is feeling way too inviting...
Weighing in
Please try to weigh in on time (but don't sweat it if you have to use a different day sometimes)! Put your weigh in at the TOP of a message, so it is clear and easy to find. If you cannot post your weight for whatever reason, you can request a week off, or if you need a longer break, you can be moved to the "Support Team" where you still participate but your weigh-ins will not be part of the weekly tally. This is where members who are ill, on vacation, or just needing a break can hang out for as long as needed.
The F2F Habit Tracker
If you want a simple place to track your most important habits, give this a try. You can see how your teammates are doing too
The link and how-to info are under "Announcements" on the main F2F page, or click here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18CYG_OPEkt1IsLdmMEpS-qpVdUHvYYEOyiqbndxrVoo/edit?usp=sharing
So everyone, tell us a bit about you, your goals, what steps you are going to work on. It's fun to know your name and where you live (if you're willing to share that), what brought you here, how your weight loss journey has been, and where you are headed now. We're going to work hard together and enjoy ourselves
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Some specials happening in March
Go Green Go!
This month all of the five teams on Fat2Fit are going to try to have as many "green" weigh-ins as possible. When you lose even a tiny bit, you are in the green! We're aiming for over 50% of the team members to get there every week. Most months, Week 1 is great. Everyone is inspired and 50% green is a piece of cake fruit. The middle of the month tends to slump a little, and the final week often rallies. We're going to try to break that trend! Stick to decisions, enjoy the great feelings, and, well, be green!
75 easy/medium/hard
A few WaistAways are going to start 75 days of sticking to things. We're each defining our own version of the program - diet, exercise, water, no alcohol, reading, and sharing (photos or otherwise!). We're not going to re-start the count if someone has a slip or an off day, but we're aiming to stick with this until May 14th.
Off we go!
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Hello everyone! Happy March!
My name is Lauren, I am 37 years old and live in NC. I have been trying to lose weight basically my whole adult life. I have done weight watchers, tried some medications, but was usually works is good ole calorie counting and exercise. Now if only I can stay consistent.
I think that's what I'm looking for with this 75 day challenge. Proving to myself I can do something if I put my mind to it and that I am strong, mentally and physically. 75 days will pass no matter what. Just like others, I am going to add 1 more thing to the list: not be on my phone in bed. I was doing really well for a while and getting plenty of sleep at night. However, the last few months, I have gotten out of habit and have now been going to bed later and later. If I have to get up and do an exercise outside before work, I need to make sure I go to bed early.
@ashleycarole86 I would like to increase my step goal to 10,000 this month. If I'm doing 2 - 45 minute workouts per day, I'm sure that will be easy. May have to adjust depending on numbers.
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Hi 👋
I’m Michelle, most everyone calls me Chelle. I’m in Conway, Arkansas. My hubby and I have been married for 10 yrs. We have two daughters from his 1st marriage. They are both grown and out on their own.
I’ve been with the same company for 21 years. I’m currently a Relationship Manager.
My goals are to make 2024 the year of me: physically, mentally, spiritually. I also have a goal to get 10k steps every day this year. So far.. meeting all goals.
(02/03) I met a mini goal. I now weigh the same as my hubby, down to the .4 of it. My goal for February is to try to weigh at least 5 lbs less than him. He is dieting/exercising to, so it will be a challenge.
(03/01) I’m starting my version of the 75 Hard/Soft
✅ Activity - 90 Mins of Exercise & 10k+ steps a day (inside/outside/combo of both)
✅ Reading - 10 Pages of Reading - I’m going to continue with my Bible and commit to 10 minutes each day.
✅ Water - my goal will be 80 oz (includes coffee, herbal tea, unsweet tea, flavored or sparkling water)
✅ Diet - Low Carb, at or under my calorie goal 1350
✅ Pictures - I will do this daily plus will still do MeThreeSixty each week.
✅ Avoid - No Alcohol or Cheat Meals
✅ Personal Addition - No spending money outside of household/family needs. This means the cute shirt stays on the rack.
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I have put the 75 day challenge up for anyone in any team - so if you want to post your daily reports there, go for it! Starts tomorrow
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10910763/75-hard-medium-easy-challenge-march-3-may-17/p1?new=1
If you would rather just report here, that is OK too. Whatever works for you and keeps you accountable and encouraged.1 -
PW: 144.8
CW: 144.8
Sun- 8223
Mon: 11964
Tue- 12276
Wed - 8599
Thur - 14591
Fri - 7724
Sat - 63363 -
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@ChelleChelle1031 Just so you don't worry - I moved your entry in the habit tracker to our team tab. It was in with the Downsizers 1
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Hi all and happy March! I'm Kay, 29, living in Boston, working in finance downtown. Struggled with emotional eating, restrict/binge cycles, and generally poor nutrition choices since college, dieted on and off for almost a decade now. Found this group in Aug 2020, took some breaks here and there (always a regret! this group rocks). Been in a pretty good groove so far this year but work got really stressful the last 2 weeks and I think I saw the obvious effects of higher cortisol and lower sleep in my end of Feb weigh-ins.
Work should hopefully calm down starting this week so I am really going to focus on protein and sleep.
I have quite the list of chores, errands, and tasks for tomorrow so I hope I wake up with good energy.
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And we're off! March now has permission to begin from the powers that be here on F2F!
I read a fabulous article about restrictions vs kindness and flexibility in eating this morning - it had a ton of links, so I'll go through there and post about it after I do the tallies for February. Excellent low-calorie food for thought!2 -
Good morning! Your March Week 1 Group Challenge is active and will run through Saturday, March 9th. Please join us for the ADD, SUBTRACT, MULTIPLY and DIVIDE CHALLENGE! Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10910818/march-week-1-group-challenge-add-subtract-multiply-and-divide-challenge#latest
Hope to see you in the chat thread this week! Time to start some new habits!
Jessica
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Sunday: 10,128 + 28 min jog @ 4.5mph
Monday: 6,323 + 60 min body pump class
Tuesday: 8,624 + 32 min jog @ 4.7mph
Wednesday: 8,749 + 60 min body pump class
Thursday: 3,080
Friday: 8,283 + 45 min walk @ 3.4 mph + 45 min yoga
Saturday: 13,453 + 45 min elliptical + 45 min walk @ 3.7 mph
Wow! Just 1 day this week I didn't hit my goal. The day right before I started 75 hard 😂 I may have also overindulged that day too lol.
I'm hoping for a green weigh in this week. Although with extra exercise, I hope I don't retain all the extra water I'm drinking!
@Kali225 I agree with you about stress and sleep. I have started putting my phone away from my bed so I don't scroll for hours I could be sleeping. Hopefully work does calm down for you.5 -
Weigh-in -
PW - 186.3
CW - 186.6
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Sunday 25th February - 1521
Monday 26th - 2863 / 40mins Heather Robertson 12 Week 4.0 - Day 22 - Lower Body Strength
Tuesday 27th - 5038
Wednesday 28th - 6576
Thursday 29th - 2785 / 40mins HR12W4.0 Day 23 - HIIT Cardio
Friday 1st March - 2077 / 38mins HR12W4.0 Day 24 - Total Body Metcon
Saturday 2nd - 1229
And I would love to join you all on my version of #75 Medium.
I've had an awful back for the last few days, so I'm really hoping that the pain recedes by tomorrow morning. I'll start then. And like so many of you - I shall take a picture at the beginning of the challenge and then at the end. Thank you for telling us about this challenge, @ChelleChelle1031 .
@MaddawgMadsen - I am so glad that your mother has been discharged from hospital. And congratulations on finalising things with your new house.
@lauren_989 your C25K progress is very impressive.
@micki48 I bet the flower show was wonderful! Did you take any photos?
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Well that day sure went by fast! I was able to stick with all my plans - and I am looking forward to a great night's sleep. I find that cutting sugar has made a big difference with sleep. Feels good!
Here is the list of weigh-ins for Sunday-Monday:
@Zumbaforever
@lindamartin27
@CarolAnnM2
@strong_fit_ells
@StayFITTer
@adrimango
Thanks! Let's work on green!2 -
I had an extremely busy Sunday but I got a lot done including a 40 min bike ride and well over my step goal (neither of which are great for my foot but so it goes). Have a bit of a headache tonight and so ready for bed - and ready for the new week! Determined to have a better one than last - work-wise, health-wise, energy-wise.4
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PW 149
CW 149.2
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Happy March !
I had a good weekend, exercised on sat, then went out for Mexican, and had a couple of beers. I was a little disappointed in the food though, I was so looking forward to it, but it did not live up to my expectations... I regret drinking the beer, cause even though I only had 3 over 4 hours, I still ate like I was hungover the next day, and that really bothered me...
Sunday we got up and did a nice hike, and I wore my new Hoka Trail Code hikers, I LOVE Them, I was jumping in puddles, walking straight through the mud, so I got them nice and dirty, they performed really well, and no real foot pain, I did have a little pull on my Achilles, but it went away, so I'm thinking it might have more to do with getting used to the higher ankles.
As mentioned before, I did not do well with food on Sunday, so I'm just going to leave that day there, and focus on today!
Hope you all have a great day!
@ChelleChelle1031 Way to go! Awesome February, you are killing it
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@jugar It took me a minute to understand what being in the green meant—I thought we were talking trackers/you made a mistake. 🤦🏾♀️
It finally dawned on me that I reported losses every week. ( And I found/read the post behind the logic of celebrating being in the green) Now I’m feeling the pressure! I’ll do my best for March and wishing us all well.
3/4/24
Weigh In Day: MONDAY
PW (Previous Weight): 176.0
CW (Current Weight): 175.8
More walk heavy this last week. My goal was to hit 60 miles by end of Feb. For March & April the combined goal is 120k total (75+ miles) —my goal being cut in almost 1/2 for each month is welcomed.
Sunday 2/25 13,786 (10 min Pilates 10 min core)
Monday 2/26 12,820
Tuesday 2/27 14,189 (40 min strength 10 min yoga/stretch)
Wednesday 2/28 13,394 (60 min PiYo)
Thursday 2/29 19,339 (20 min HIIT, 20 min strength)
Friday 3/1 16,265
Saturday 3/2 18,9304 -
Weigh in Day: MONDAY
PW: 203.6
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Hello WaistAways! I am Jolene. I live in Colorado with my husband and two dogs. We just this last weekend moved into a new house with a huge back yard that the dogs LOVE! Weight has been an issue for me off and on throughout life, but it became a big issue after an injury in 2013 stopped me from doing what I loved - soccer and running. 10+ years later I am able to do some running and have started CrossFit and spin class, but I have not been able to get the 60 pounds I gained back off. That is why I joined this lovely group last summer.
I am doing the 75 easy/medium - because I have tried the 75 hard in the past, made it 20 something days (23 I think) and then had it come crashing down because of another injury. So, I feel like the easy/medium will be more doable and make me less prone to injuries.
My mom did go to the hospital last week, on the same day we signed closing documents on the house. She is fine and out of the hospital as of Thursday. On Thursday, my aunt flew in from Oregon to an airport that is over an hour away. I decided to get dinner on my way to pick her up at a BBQ place. (I did so well ordering only a 1/4 of meat and having a small potato salad as my side). As I took my first bite into the delicious brisket, I heard and felt a loud crunch. Knowing this isn't right I felt around in my mouth only to discover I broke a crown clean off my tooth. Then, on Friday and Saturday, as we were moving stuff over to the new place, I came down with some type of chest cold which made moving a lot harder! Last week was one roller coaster of a week!
This week is starting off quite a bit better. I went to a painting class last night for a friend's birthday. We painted fairies - not my thing, but I am happy to donate my painting to my mom or aunt. This morning I had an appointment to get a new crown put on my tooth. Luckily, I saved the crown from Thursday. Both the crown and my tooth looked good, so the dentist was able to just glue the old crown back on. That was 10% of the cost I thought I would be spending today.5 -
@ashleycarole86 - Thursday, February 29 - 7,621 steps
Friday, March 1 - 20,483 steps (packing and moving all day)
Saturday, March 2 - 9,747 steps (packing and moving half the day)
Sunday, March 3 - 6,285 steps (unpacking most of the day)1 -
@MaddawgMadsen It seems you've gotten 3 major events completed in one week - well done! I've had troubled teeth since my teens and, now that I'm just past the mid-point of my 60s, I'm apparently going after a record number of crowns. I believe I now have one more crown than Queen Victoria had children. In light of that, I bought a Phillips electric toothbrush which should help with consistency in pressure, etc., so my mouth can stay in good health whilst I learn to consistently exercise the rest of my body!
@jugar Your visit to see Dad while Anne was away for the weekend sounded nice. It's a treat to hear about you playing flute for everyone - plus, having Dad remember who you are - that's fabulous!
I'll introduce myself after a brief nap...the novocaine is wearing off (from the crown-work today) and resting for a bit helps ease that process.
t.t.f.n.
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Another great day here! I am looking forward to my weigh in tomorrow, however I do feel bloated tonight. Enjoyed my walk outside at lunch today...it was 65F and sunny.
@MaddawgMadsen you have had a busy week! Glad you were able to save your crown!
@EvMakesChanges I hope your mouth feels better soon. I hate going to the dentist and have a cleaning scheduled for tomorrow 😕1 -
I dunno. Too much dental talk in here - I just got my first crown last week and you're making me worry now! I'm glad yours was simple to repair, @MaddawgMadsen - they are rough on the pocketbook
Monday! It was a good one. I did 15 minutes of Pilates and 30 of bodyweight strength workout this morning, and a 45 minute brisk walk this afternoon. I'm kind of enjoying the 75 hard plan so far! No sugar, no flour, no alcohol, and plenty of H2O - it's working. I have not finished my reading yet for today, but will do so lying in bed very shortly. Dad had physiotherapy today and was pretty tired, but doing well. I'll be heading home tomorrow after helping with a (hopefully) minor plumbing repair - apparently I'm small enough to reach into the tight places needed, so it has to be me! Those leaks won't know what hit them...
Still some weigh-ins due, and tomorrow's to come :
@lindamartin27
@strong_fit_ells
@adrimango
@cleaneater80
@lauren_989
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I'm gonna cry... I put new batteries in my scale and it is not being nice... It just started saying low battery over the weekend, so you would think it would atleast correlate to last weeks weight, but nope it gave me an extra 7lbs... I am honestly thinking about just not participating this month, but also, I mean it is what it is and I know it's just a number, but dang it, that was a slap in the face...
Anyway yesterday was good...
Have a good day !3 -
Gidgitgoescrzy wrote: »I'm gonna cry... I put new batteries in my scale and it is not being nice... It just started saying low battery over the weekend, so you would think it would atleast correlate to last weeks weight, but nope it gave me an extra 7lbs... I am honestly thinking about just not participating this month, but also, I mean it is what it is and I know it's just a number, but dang it, that was a slap in the face...
Anyway yesterday was good...
Have a good day !
I have a solution - I will change your starting weight for the month to match the new scale's evil number of doom. Then you'll be able to hit a loss by tomorrow, or do a later weigh-in for this week. No need to skip a month! Creative bookkeeping at your service 1 -
Here is the article I was talking about a couple of days ago. I have waffled on sharing it - but I think it is excellent food for thought, even though I do not agree with everything in there. I have been thinking a lot about the hard (strict) vs the kind (intuitive or calories-in-out) approaches, wondering about the role of the firm decision as described in the 75 Hard. Have a look at this and see what you think:
https://open.substack.com/pub/danaleighlyons/p/sugar-addiction-early-sobriety?r=emddz&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
I know it comes from a sobriety newsletter, but it deals with food and how to deal with eating that gets out of control.1
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