WaistAways Team Chat - MARCH 2024
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Hi friends! @bowens1973 and I returned late last night from our trip to Jamaica. I truly decompressed and spent very little time on my phone so I've just now caught up will all the lovely posts and energy from the past week. @MaddawgMadsen your week was a whirlwind for sure.. glad your mom is okay
The trip was great and we picked a good week to be away as Alberta got hit with some really cold weather. Unfortunately on the flight home u came down with something and spent the last 3 hours throwing up in the bathroom... just so embarrassing and cramped and yuck. Still not feeling well today so I had to take a sick day and am home in bed.
I weighed in this morning and while I'm not surprisingly up after a week at an all inclusive it wasn't as high as some of my previous gains so I'll take that as a win...mind you I did just spend the night before puking so we'll see where things actually stand on Thursday.2 -
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@ashleycarole86 - Jamaica looks gorgeous! I'm so glad you had a wonderful time, minus the embarrassing illness on the way home.0
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PW: 213
CW: 210.8
@ashleycarole86 it looks like you both had a great time! I'm glad you were able to stay off the phone and relax! Sorry to hear about the stomach bug, hopefully Brad won't get it too!
Today was a good day...slightly behind on water, but will catch up before the end of the day, which will hopefully be early, because I am tired!2 -
I made it home, and even though my car is now splattered with mud from our dirt road, it feels good to be home! I did enjoy having a clean car for a few days, though
Welcome home to you @ashleycarole86 in spite of the tummy bug. Spring cleaning! Rest and hopefully you'll feel better soon, but also have a bit more time off from work. I hope @bowens1973 doesn't catch it
(ps - I love the photo on the water slide!)
I stopped on the way home at one of those very rare stores I actually like - the Farm Way store in Bradford Vermont. They have all the kinds of clothes I like, and practically none that I don't. My wardrobe is in desperate condition - I have not bought anything in so long, and many things have worn out beyond hope. So today I actually bought 2 pairs of pants! I like them both - so now I have choice. One of them is in the smallest size I have bought in all my adult life, which was weird. I have been keeping sugar out of my life, and I think it is having a good effect!
Wednesday on the way - here is the updated due list:
@lindamartin27
@strong_fit_ells (You must be going through the crazy first puppy weeks - hang in there!!)
@adrimango
@cleaneater80
@MaddawgMadsen
@Gidgitgoescrzy (check my previous message about updating your starting weight for March)
Thanks!
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PW 152.2
CW 152.0
Thank You for the offer of adjusting @jugar Looks like I won't need it.
I admit I did get on the scale fully dressed, ready to leave for work, but I don't think my clothes weighed 7lbs, anyway I'm guessing it was a fluke, because I put new batteries in, set it on the floor and stepped on it, so maybe it needed a minute? Who knows... Lesson learned, don't cry about things that haven't adjusted yet.
I am having a hard time with the exercise, I'm just eehhhhh... The gloomy weather isn't helping...
Have a great day !
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In case anyone wanted to know...32 ounces is 4 cups of water, not 3. I'm just glad my math was wrong in my favor and I didn't inadverently fail the hard 75 and 2, that I realized it very early on. 😂
@jugar glad you made it home and that is awesome you were able to fit into the smallest size yet!2 -
@jugar - I haven't moved my scale over yet, but I will be stopping by the old house tonight to get the trash to the curb, so I will make sure to grab the scale while I am there. I should have a weight tomorrow.1
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Gosh so much going on.
I'm Joann, I'm a full time public health nurse and mom to a 9 year old daughter and 1.5 year of German Shephard. I have struggled in the past with going from all to nothing mindset and feel the last 4 months have been more consistent I've been doing well with eating and exercising but the past 10 days have gotten to me. I'm in a bit of a funk and just want to abandon anything that is healthy. I know it's part to do with the weather but also a mindset thing. I know I'll get over it but it's a struggle. At the moment starting the 75 days isn't in the cards for me.
@ashleycarole86 great timing on your trip in avoiding the cold. Love the pics, thanks for sharing.
@MaddawgMadsen Gosh you have had a few rough weeks. Hope this is the end and you can start enjoying putting the house together.
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What a weird day - I gave blood this morning and it threw me for a bit of a tailspin. I have given blood for years and never had one like this. Tonight I'm feeling fine again, but my blood pressure was a bit too low to begin with, and it went a lot too low for a while. Yuck! It was not a good day for exercise... Tomorrow should be better - and I'll go hang out with Jasper for a while.
Meanwhile, there are weigh-ins waiting in line! Here are all due through Thursday:
@lindamartin27
@strong_fit_ells
@adrimango
@MaddawgMadsen - whenever you move that scale, no rush! I hope moving is going great
@ashleycarole86
@bowens1973
@eggfreak
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PW 219.1
CW 219.1
Apologies wasn't able to post on Sunday1 -
Got back to the office yesterday. Stomach is still not 100% settled but not throwing up for over 48 hours now. The work days fly by and there's not much time to think about it.
Today in the afternoon some of my work team is volunteering and then tonight Brad and I are going to the Journey and Toto concert.
@jugar going to weigh in late this week if that's okay with me still flushing out some trip weight...hoping that will be something a bit more accurate4 -
@jugar
Sorry to hear about the blood donation experience.. I have donated many times myself and once in a while my body doesn't like it either.
Hope you've gotten lots of rest and are feeling better2 -
Username: Bowens1973
CW: 242.62 -
PW: ? I can't remember
CW: 173.2 ... I know this is higher than what I was last week and it gives me more motivation to make sure it is better by next week
@jugar - I have had those blood donations. Actually, two of the first times I ever donated I passed out completely. I have naturally low blood pressure (it was 101/62 at the dentist on Monday), and often when I donate it is right on the cusp of being too low. The last couple years are the first where I feel normal after donating. I'm sorry you experienced the down side of blood donation and hope it is better next time!
Even though my weight was up today, I am wearing a long sleeve shirt and a sweatshirt that I forgot I owned. When I got them, they didn't fit well, so I put them up. I found them while packing, put them on today, and they both fit!
I have not been doing so well with the 75 hard. I'll save the details for the other chat, but I am doing better than I was a week or two ago and I know I will keep improving. So it is helping.
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Another challenging week for me between work, food, and movement. I just had a pretty carb-heavy dinner and I want to workout or at least walk but I am also so tired...I could really just climb into bed. I got into bed super early last night but it ended up backfiring because I dozed for an hour or two with the light on and my book on my chest, and then was up again from 10:30-11:30 or so. not so much looking forward to the scale tomorrow. My TOM also snuck up on me today.
I am getting back into reading regularly for fun. I finished a book last night and I got 2 from the library this past weekend so I can move right on to the next story. It's going to be a lot of thrillers/mysteries in March.1 -
@MaddawgMadsen fellow low BP person! It is tricky sometimes but I'm feeling better now. I hope your move is going well and I'm cheering about your clothes fitting. WTG!
@Kali225 i hope your sleep goes better tonight - carbs sometimes don't help, sadly... I find my pulse rate goes up if I eat too many simple carbs and even if I fall asleep, I don't sleep as well. But having good books to read is great - I'm a big thriller and mystery fan as well. Let us know if you dive into any exceptionally good ones!
Jasper and I had a fun workout session today - I got my deadlifts and carries done moving poles around the arena, then trotting himself through them. It is so muddy and wet out that we decided the indoor arena was our playground today. It should be sunnier tomorrow, but the dirt roads are a complete rutted sloppy mess right now. Welcome to mud season! As the thaw slowly descends deeper it will get better, but right now is a real challenge.
My 75 medium-hard is back on track today. I hope to stay there for a while now.3 -
Friday already! Here's who's up:
@strong_fit_ells
@adrimango
@ashleycarole86
@eggfreak
@EvMakesChanges
@wishfuljune
@Kali225
@micki48
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Current Weight 240.6lbs 🫣
good morning Waistaways 🥰
Truly sorry I wasn't around lately and thank you for not kicking me off the Team ❤️
Leaving my school job, new puppy meant a lot of adjustments.
I am back and ready to kick this fat to the kerb :-)
Our new puppy Maxi is cute. She is half Siberian Husky and half german Shepperd. We are going to get her last vaccine this coming Wednesday and then I can walk her outside for hours 😁
Here are some photos 🥰
Sorry for larege photos 🫣
Have a lovely Friday all ❤️
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@strong_fit_ells Maxi is so cute! But a lot of work and trouble for a while, eh? It's great to see you back. Soon those long walks will be getting you up all over those curbs
It is finally a sunny day today - getting out!3 -
CW: 181.8
Let’s keep it moving, body-o-mine! I’m ready for the one-hundred-70s, one pound at a time!
It’s interesting how impatient one can be when approaching the next decade! I’ve done more regular walking this week-to and from work, mostly. The twinges in my feet have shifted from the inner ankle area to the deep-transverse and longitudinal arches. I’ll do more of the prescribed “ankle love” stretches/exercises, and see where they move next…hopefully, off and away (the twinges, not my feet)!
Happy weekend. More soon❣️
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Friday Weigh-In
PW: 255.8
CW: 258.1
Wuh wuh. I did get a walk in last night but I also binged, so that's not ideal. Really hoping work is less stressful next week. I did get a TON done this week. Next weekend I go to Chicago to hang out with some friends and celebrate St. Paddy's so I better run a tight ship until then!3 -
We have been mighty quiet this week - everyone is busy! I hope a nice relaxing weekend is in store for you all. I had a good sunny day, hit all my 75 medium hard goals, and had a good training session with Jasper. He was in a mellow mood today, and we worked on balance and rhythm. And cantering, which is still a challenge for both balance and rhythm! And tonight I put in a good 10 miles on the exercise bike while watching ruthless lawyers with complicated lives and a good soundtrack.
Ready for Saturday? Let's get all these numbers piled up and put away!
@adrimango - I hope you're still with us! check in please or ask for some time off if needed.
@ashleycarole86
@eggfreak
@wishfuljune
@micki48
@CupcakeCrusoe
@zankash23
@veronica1359
@ChelleChelle1031
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PW: 196.2
CW: 197.4
Not surprising since the mini-vacation last weekend. I worked out on Monday and Tuesday, but had to cancel my spin class on Wednesday due to work, and Thursday I just was not up for it. Friday, I recommitted to myself and had a great workout and a good day of eating overall.
I know why I keep yo-yo-ing; I’m not in enough of a deficit throughout the week, and consistent enough. Time to really get better at that again.4 -
Good morning WaistAways!
CW: 181.2 !!!3 -
Username ashleycarole86
Weigh in day Thursday (weighing in late due to travel)
PW 238
CW 242.2
My weight came down about 4 pounds from where it was after I returned from Jamaica so I'll take it. Still lots to chip away at!5 -
@CupcakeCrusoe Great week! You and @lauren_989 are leading the pack!
I hope that everyone is working on their week 2 greenness following in your fabulous example 4 -
PW=79,2Kg
CW=79,8Kg2 -
I am hoping for another green week. I only weigh myself once a week, so I can only gauge by my habits for the week. So far so good, as I am on day 9/75 and going strong! Today was cold and rainy, so my outdoor walk today was very wet ☔️
@Kali225 I hope work is less stressful for you this week!
@strong_fit_ells Maxi is adorable! I bet you will be getting a lot of walks in your future!3 -
PW: 144.8
CW: 145
Sun- 6500
Mon: 12675
Tue- 11935
Wed - 8501
Thur - 11732
Fri - 11579
Sat - 28143
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