WaistAways Team Chat - MARCH 2024
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PW 218.5
CW 217.4
The Philadelphia Flower Show was gorgeous. Here are some photos.
I have so many more but I don’t want to bombard you. The rest of the week was full of rain, kids who couldn’t get outside, Grandparents’ Day, a class musical performance, a broken car, and a day off. The the short version. I like that the scale was down.
Here is one more photo of me and my bestie (for 46 years) at the flower show. We made our flower rings. I’m on the right.
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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.
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LOVE the pics @micki48
Looks like you had a great day and lovely to see your smiling face!2 -
I do not think I have ever seen that many flowers @micki48 !!! The amount of work that must have gone into making all those displays is seriously impressive. The feast of scents must have been amazing too. So glad you and your friend could enjoy such a beautiful exhibit
And having an impressively green weigh-in certainly impresses too!3 -
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Oof.
Pretty bad results this week, team. Let's turn this red tide around! I know you can do it!1 -
@micki48 look at you in your flower crown! Great to see your radiant smile. How lucky to have a longtime friend, as well being bombarded with blossoms and blooms!
We just received a heavy, wet snow blanket. We’re really not that far along in our actual “springtime” here in Vermont - the famous “fat lady” hasn’t sung, yet!
I’m working on consistency over the next 2-weeks, aiming for 12 out of 14 days of walking at least 8K. Combined with eating at a calorie deficit, I’ll see better results, I’m sure. I’ll keep you posted!
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@jugar The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has been holding this flower show since 1829. People come from everywhere. I went as a child and I still go. It is a sensory experience like none other. It’s worth a visit if flowers and gardening is your thing or even if you just like pretty things.
Today I need to make sure to get my steps in and log my food. I’m making a list of what I need to do. Move, move, move. I think I heard someone here say (maybe) that motion is lotion. I need that lubrication in my joints.
Time to move. I still need to read the 4 pages I missed so far this month.3 -
I forgot to remind the Sunday folks, as always! Here you are, wonderful weekly firsts:
@YinxFed
@Zumbaforever
@lindamartin27
Here we go!0 -
PW - 186.6
CW - 187.9
Guys, I really can't explain it! Apart from only managing one workout this week due to my back being so beastly to me, I haven't done anything different this past week compared to the week before. I'm really sorry! I so much wanted to be in the 170s before the end of Q1 2024. Instead, I've just left a trail of red in my wake!
And to add insult to injury (why DO we say that?) I was in so much pain with my back that I haven't even been able to start the Medium #75 challenge! I feel like a great big giant slug!
Thankfully, @micki48 your photos of the Philadelphia Flower Show were extremely restorative to my current mood. Some of your pictures are breathtakingly beautiful. And to see you with your BFF in your flower crowns and your gorgeous smiles - well, even writing it down brings a smile to my own face. Thank you!
And the good news is:
- I feel rejuvenated and I'm determined to make this new week sparkle!
- I will be leaving my lecturing job this week and feel a combination of fear, relief and excitement.
- I have much to be grateful for
- I'm not alone
I'll be back later with my step and exercise stats.
TTFN
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Step and exercise stats from the last 7 days:
Sunday, 3rd March - 1432
Monday 4th - 2061 / 30 mins Heather Robertson 12 Week 4.0 Day 25 - Pilates Fusion
Tuesday 5th - 2279
Wednesday 6th - 1641
Thursday 7th - 1188
Friday 8th - 2475
Saturday 9th - 2394
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
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@YinxFed
A big week for you with your lecturing job wrapping up. Understand how it would be a flood of different emotions but I'm so excited for you!4 -
Ok folks, you were all so lovely and patient while I took a little vacay break. BUT, this means I have some February step reports to catch up on. Without further ado...
February Week 3 Steps - 497,945 across the same 7 participants as week 1&2 (team daily average of ~10162 steps)
February Week 4 Steps - 453,361 across 6 participants (team daily average of ~10794 steps)
This group of six steppers that recorded the whole way through the month increased their step numbers in week 4 by 5% over week 2 (their previous best week). Woo hoo!!
Top steppers for weeks 3&4
Week 3
@StayFITTer - 123,735 steps
@MaddawgMadsen - 83,048 steps
@ChelleChelle1031 - 76,861 steps
Week 4
@StayFITTer - 127,223 steps
@lauren_989 - 87,590 steps
@ChelleChelle1031 - 84,914 steps
Week 3&4 consistency awards
14 of 14 days meeting goal
@StayFITTer @ChelleChelle1031 and @zankash23
9 of 14 days meeting goal
@lauren_989
8 of 14 days meeting goal
@MaddawgMadsen
Week 3 ladder up awards
@zankash23 34% increase over week 2
@YinxFed 1% increase over week 2
Week 4 ladder up awards
@lauren_989 41% increase over week 3
@ChelleChelle1031 10% increase over week 3
@StayFITTer 3% increase over week 3
February total results
#1 @StayFITTer 502,854 total steps
#2 @ChelleChelle1031 318,346 total steps
#3 @MaddawgMadsen 287,138 total steps
Bravo everyone!
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PW - 186.6
CW - 187.9
Guys, I really can't explain it! Apart from only managing one workout this week due to my back being so beastly to me, I haven't done anything different this past week compared to the week before. I'm really sorry! I so much wanted to be in the 170s before the end of Q1 2024. Instead, I've just left a trail of red in my wake!
And to add insult to injury (why DO we say that?) I was in so much pain with my back that I haven't even been able to start the Medium #75 challenge! I feel like a great big giant slug!
Kudos first! You have been going through many things, and your back hurts! Pain is not the best ingredient for lowering stress, feeling good about things, or weight loss success, that's for sure.
But! You can explain the trail of red. It is not about exercise, especially in times when exercise is impossible or difficult because of pain or injury. It is diet. You need to change that up - if you can't burn it, you have to cut back on eating it. It is a tough truth sometimes, but small adjustments can really add up. Track carefully, lower your totals for the day, try cutting certain "triggery" items - I know you can do this! You are strong even when not lifting weights
PS you are NOT a slug! You are a person taking care of an aching back - way different. And less slimy.
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Steps week of 3/2-3/9
I didn’t hit my 7k goal every day, but made it a point to not be under 5k so there’s that. 🙂
@YinxFed Thank you for the lovely compliment. I’m so glad it brought a smile to your face. Wishing you the best as your lecturer position winds down and hoping your back improves every day.7 -
Brad and I got back on the Peloton yesterday after almost a month off. We were busy with his birthday, road trips, work that is beyond stressful, and then Jamaica.. but we never meant for almost a month to go by. Eek! I am trying to ride 2024 miles this year and I have A LOT of catching up to do.
We also did a 10 minute arm strength session yesterday and realized we'd been slacking on that way too much.. it was hard!
It's hard not to feel discouraged when you realize how much fitness you've lost BUT it gives us a good starting place. Every workout helps.6 -
Team Results
By Percentage
By Pounds
Individual Results
By Percentage
By Pounds
Team Winners
Percentage of Members in the Green!2 -
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
Thanks!
My hubby and I have been sick 😷 so I’m afraid last week didn’t go very well. We did make it to the gym this morning. I feel more on the mend than he does.
It is crazy how fast your body can feel a change when you are in bed for several days.
PW 214.3
CW 217.2
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@ashleycarole86
10k+ Steps and 30+ mins exercise daily
Sun - 15,624 / 62 mins (treadmill, circuit)
Mon - 12,743 / 97 mins (treadmill, circuit, afternoon trail walk)
Tues - 10,200 / 67 mins (treadmill, strength, afternoon trail walk)
Wed - 1,841 / 0 mins **sick
Thus - 2,513 / 0 mins **sick
Fri - 2,798 / 0 mins **sick
Sat - 5,194 / 0 mins **on the mend2 -
Sunday: 14,235 + 45 min jog @ 4.5mph + 45 min yoga
Monday: 10,963 + 60 min body pump class + 45min walk @ 3.5mph
Tuesday: 10,325 + 45 min pilates + 45 min jog @ 4.5mph
Wednesday: 10,157 + 60 min body pump class + 45 min walk away the pounds video (outside in the dark and rain)
Thursday: 10,144 + 45 min yoga + 45 min jog @ 4.3mph
Friday: 9,633 + 45 min walk @ 3.5mph + 45 min yoga
Saturday: 8,929 + 60 min body pump class + 45 min walk (☔️) @ 3.7mph
@ashleycarole86 I would like to adjust my step goal (if it works like this) is 10,000 steps before any add on for exercise. If that's too hard, let me know what I averaged this week for steps after exercise 😄
It is amazing how much easier it is to stop a habit (exercise) than starting! I bet you and Brad can get right back into a routine!
@ChelleChelle1031 I hope you are feeling better!
@YinxFed I hope your back feels better soon!
I got home from my hike this morning and took a nap, read some of my book, and did a yoga stretch video. I feel like it will be an early bedtime tonight. Time change always messes with me!we got so much rain, the trail flooded and some didn't make it back!
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