Shape Shifters Team Chat - MARCH 2024
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Steps
3/7 3,624
3/8 2,892
I think yesterday was the worst of it - sweated it out during the night and feel halfway decent today - just wore out and weak, hard to breathe at times - I had to run an errand this morning,
paid some bills and organized and cleaned Upper half of house + laundry disinfecting everything - hopefully, I'm on the mend4 -
LaurieWrobo wrote: »Steps
3/7 3,624
3/8 2,892
I think yesterday was the worst of it - sweated it out during the night and feel halfway decent today - just wore out and weak, hard to breathe at times - I had to run an errand this morning,
paid some bills and organized and cleaned Upper half of house + laundry disinfecting everything - hopefully, I'm on the mend
@LaurieWrobo
Glad you're "on the other side of it", as my Grandma used to say...to be able to do all the cleaning you've done, you're definitely on the mend. Don't push too hard...being sick DOES wear you out. I'm glad for this good news...take care!
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@jessicakrall8 thanks - getting some rest in between loads of laundry
You take care of yourself as well - we are here for you💕💕💕3 -
Don't forget for those that live in the U.S.!!!
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@frankbrown -- Hey if it's not too much trouble, if you know the name of the volunteer program teaching conversational English abroad is something I've really been wanting to do, as well as short term volunteering in orphanages in Japan. I have a background as a teacher (grade 11+ US) but have been learning Japanese for a couple of years and plan to visit Okinawa in May, but hope to go back often. Good luck on the souffle cakes!!!
6 miles on my bike today -- hoping around storm clouds! Whoa! It was something, but I somehow managed not to get drenched. I met a couple of good dogs. I do wish though people would be careful, I ride fairly quickly (trying not to get stormed on) and a Husky would really destroy my beloved carbon bike (that I couldn't really afford / prized possession / my life!!) and leave it in splinters. A'well. Was a really lovely doggo and friendly and I love a good dog -- it's just I don't want to jackknife into said dog.
Swash totally flooded! I lucked out and just hit a patch of clear skies in between thunderstorms and dense downpours. My fastest ride yet!
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Saturday Thought:
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We're missing 3 weigh-ins from this past week:
@Cyncia85
@tatilove1988
@CasandraW
Stats begin early tomorrow morning, so please report in ASAP! Thanks!
Jessica1 -
The March Week 2 Group Challenge is open and ready to begin on Sunday, March 10th. Please join us for an Emotional Wellness Challenge. Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10911242/march-week-2-group-challenge-emotional-wellness-challenge#latest
I hope to see you in the chat thread.
Jessica3 -
Saturday overview:
Lemon water, study time and yard work in lieu of treadmill - my fit tracker recognizes it's hard work, so I'm good with not doing anything extra today. I'm exhausted!
Grateful for a clear, sunny day which allowed us to clear up the front yard- the grass and weeds were getting out of control. Also, my cherry Blossom tree is starting to bloom again.
Today's challenge: my daughter wants Farmer Boys for dinner- a burger chain with yummy chili cheese fries, fried zucchini, house-made ranch and burgers. I'll try to remind myself to try sensible portions.7 -
@jessicakrall8 - so sorry to hear you're struggling, please know that we are here for you. We all go through ups and downs and you deserve to give yourself grace. When you feel like all you can do is one thing (out of the many you might have for yourself) no matter how small -it is enough. You are enough and every day is an opportunity to try again.2
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CasandraW
Saturday weigh in
PW 227.2
CW 227.2
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@jessicakrall8 I am sorry to hear you are having a hard time, but I am glad you are letting us know. This group isn't just for people who are doing well. I would say it is exactly the opposite! People who don't struggle wouldn't look for the extra support this group and its team members offer. We are all here for a reason, so if you need to vent, need support, need anything, then please share!
Reflecting on where you were is very important. You are still down 72 pounds from your highest weight which is a crazy amount! Your walking has majorly improved. Instead of feeling shame, maybe acknowledge that this is a little rough patch in the road and see it as a maintaining window instead of a weight loss one.
Making a list of all the things you want to do better could also be a good start. And then instead of trying to beat them all into submission at once, pick one of those things to work on, no matter how small you feel it is. And when you have that one thing under control, add a second one.
It is also well known that stress is horrible for a person. Maybe there ways you can reduce it. I assume most of this is tied to your work? Is it possible to take some time off? I get the impression you are busy a lot with little time for yourself. I think having you time is really important. Anyway, I am just throwing out some ideas. If there is anything specific I could help you with, let me know, anything at all!
My mom is here now so I will be checking in less than usual, but I needed to write this post. You are not letting us down and I appreciate you very much.
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Saturday ~ March 09
Good morning Shape Shifters. I had a somewhat free morning. I did one last batch of laundry and then got the groceries I needed for my moms visit. She was here around 11:30. After we had lunch (breakfast for me), we went for a nice and long walk. We saw a small group of roedeer, but besides that it was fairly boring outside. Because we walked in the afternoon, it was also much busier than I am used to. My mom had brought some food she prepared ahead of time that we just needed to toss in the oven, so that was nice and easy. I was pretty exhausted after the walk. After dinner I also still needed to do my gym rings workout. There was no good time to get it done earlier in the day. It was a busy day and we went to bed early. The cool thing is my rainbow tracker this week; it is all pretty and perfect with no black boxes, woohoo!Happy Sunday everyone
long walk, good sleep & food, gym rings workout 
nothing! 
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The daily card:
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melissataylor1986
Sunday weigh in
PW 149
CW 146.85 -
FWSWCindy
March Week 1 Step Goal: 10,000 a day average for the week
Sunday – 6,640
Monday – 10,141
Tuesday – 11,611
Wednesday – 10,326
Thursday – 11,278
Friday – 11,689
Saturday – 12,360
Weekly total = 74045
Weekly 1 Daily average = 10,578
March Daily Average = 10,578
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@jessicakrall8 think about this, if I had posted what you posted, what would you have said to me? Talk to yourself like you'd talk to a friend! And you're not letting anyone down, we've all been there. It's a part of life. My Daddy always sent this to me when I was going through a tough time. Hope it helps.
Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;
Behind the clouds is the sun still shining;
Thy fate is the common fate of all,
Into each life some rain must fall,
Some days must be dark and dreary.
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Daily step goal: 10,000
Fri 3/8: 16,816
Sat 3/9: 11,9843 -
Good Morning, I Woke up this morning and lost an hour lol Dang Daylight savings time
I had a very productive weekend so far. My son turned 20 on Friday so we Went out for dinner after work, on Saturday, I did chores, went shopping, worked out on the recumbent bike, and sat in the hot tub to end the night.Today's goals are the dreaded laundry.
Steps:
Mar 5= 8004
Mar 6= 6501
Mar 7= 9276
Mar 8= 10,552
Mar 9= 87553 -
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