Shape Shifters Team Chat - MARCH 2024
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Step count:
03/11: 6200
03/12: 80153 -
Wednesday Weigh In
PW: 164.6
CW: 163.24 -
Steps
3/10 4,138
3/11 4,682
3/12 2,664
Well my right knee is now swollen 3x the size since Monday- going to GP today to get referral for ortho dr7 -
Hello Shape Shifters! I could not resist a late addition. When someone asks to be on a team, they get it! Please welcome @Tomsgal1985 - thanks!3
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Wednesday Check-in
I had a smooth morning (as planned- I wrote it out the prior night). Did my early wake time, lemon water, treadmill walk while studying, healthy & hearty warm breakfast. So far a great start.
Challenge: my hips are always problematic (stiff/achy), I'm incorporating mobility stretches after my treadmill walk, so I'm sure that should help, but these stretches often feel monotonous (boring).
@Pupowl - I absolutely love that you share those daily cards. They have such positive messages & insights.4 -
Wednesday Weigh In
PW: 132.4
CW: 132.2
Happy for the small loss, but honestly, I haven't been putting in any work. I am going through a major slump right now. I need to get back to the gym and start tracking my food again.3 -
Hello Shape Shifters! I could not resist a late addition. When someone asks to be on a team, they get it! Please welcome @Tomsgal1985 - thanks!
WELCOME @Tomsgal1985 TO OUR TEAM!! Glad you found us! Take a few minutes, settle in and introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your goals for March and beyond. Also, I recommend you going back to pg 1 and reading our FAQ file which will answer many of your questions. If anything is not covered, just post in the chat and several will likely chime in to help. I hope you find out little family helpful and supportive to you. Let us know if there's anything else we can do to get you moving!!
On behalf of our team, our other captain @pupowl and our two motivators @LaurieWrobo and @Cyncia85, LET'S DO THIS!!!
Good luck this month!
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I had a lovely day today as my youngest son kindly took me out for lunch.A delayed Mother's Day treat.We went to an Italian restaurant & shared a starter & a pizza.I tried to resist a desert but ended up having a sticky toffee pudding.I was so stuffed I didn't have an evening meal so hopefully I didn't go too much over my calories.
@CasandraW I'm sorry you've had such bad news especially as you weren't expecting it after a routine test.I hope you get seen soon & get advice about treatment.Cancer is such a scary word & I can understand that you may not want to worry your kids until you know what you're dealing with.I hope you're able to feel positive & get the support you need.You know we're hear for you 🩷
And I keep forgetting to say welcome back to @Yukie_OP & welcome to all new members that have joined us recently.4 -
Wednesday ~ March 13
Good morning Shape Shifters. I had a good nights sleep with a high sleep score despite one godawful nightmare about Tinus. It was another very grey, wet and foggy day here. My walk was nice and fairly quiet. I did two loads of laundry and in the afternoon I picked up a package with new hiking socks and a plum colored wide brimmed hat for summer. After that I got in my gym rings workout which went well. I am curious to see what my measurements will be like this Sunday. I take them once a month and just going by what I see in the mirror, I think my arms are looking better. While my weight in February was close to my previous lowest weight in January 2022, the numbers across almost all bodyparts were a lot worse. I think because back then I went to the gym so I hope the rings are making a difference. Not a very interesting day, but I needed some quiet anyway so it was nice.Happy Thursday everyone
walk, good sleep & food, gym rings workout 
nothing! 
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The daily card:
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FWSWCindy
March Week 2 Step Goal: 10,000 a day average for the week
Sunday – 6,750
Monday – 10,734
Tuesday – 10,684
Wednesday – 11,101
Thursday –
Friday –
Saturday –
Weekly total =
Weekly 2 Daily average =
March Daily Average = 10,578
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Name: FWSWCindy
Weigh-in day: Monday
PW: 194.4
CW: 194.7
LTD: 35.3
SW: 2303 -
kcpond
Thursday Weigh In
PW: 237.4
CW: 236.65 -
Good Morning ShapeShifters!
Does anybody have any recommendations for back stretches or back strength training videos etc? I have had a sore back for days now. It is spazzing up and painful. I have tried stretching my back, Voltaren cream, and soaking in a hot tub. All that helps but then the next day it starts with a cool trickle sensation on the one side of my back then it starts spazzing and aching. It's not pleasant at all. I have been to a chiropractor recently (last month) so I don't believe my back is out. Thanx for any help
Steps: Mar 12= 9756
Mar 13= 95504 -
@JenHul -- Sounds like a pinched nerve or something, ouch. Yoga with Adriene has a lot of back focused stretch videos. Also on Youtube I enjoy videos from HasFit and one of my favorites because he's funny and keeps me company, Sean Vigue.
I hope it's better soon - back problems are no fun. I have a few issues with mine for sure.4 -
Steps
3/13 3,596
Well i went to see both my GP and got a late afternoon appt. for the ortho clinic
Took x-rays on my right knee - no cartilage left- bone rubbing on bone & arthritis really kicked in and caused the swelling- eventually I'll need a knee replacement, but in the meantime I was given a steroid shot - swelling went down a little bit so at least I can bend it more5 -
I’m sorry to hear about your knee,LaurieWrobo wrote: »Steps
3/13 3,596
Well i went to see both my GP and got a late afternoon appt. for the ortho clinic
Took x-rays on my right knee - no cartilage left- bone rubbing on bone & arthritis really kicked in and caused the swelling- eventually I'll need a knee replacement, but in the meantime I was given a steroid shot - swelling went down a little bit so at least I can bend it more
I’m glad it’s a bit better though. My parents both get steroid shots in their knees. They normally notice the most improvement after a week.
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Oooh, thank you!!! Dear @Krysless2 invited me and I’m so grateful to be added to your March challenge! I’m happily married to my sweet Tom and we have two wonderful adult sons. I love to read and play word games and enjoy watching fictional crime shows. My goal this month is to start tracking my food again and get 6000 steps minimum per day. I will read up on the team and I thank you again for adding me!! 🥰🤗jessicakrall8 wrote: »Hello Shape Shifters! I could not resist a late addition. When someone asks to be on a team, they get it! Please welcome @Tomsgal1985 - thanks!
WELCOME @Tomsgal1985 TO OUR TEAM!! Glad you found us! Take a few minutes, settle in and introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your goals for March and beyond. Also, I recommend you going back to pg 1 and reading our FAQ file which will answer many of your questions. If anything is not covered, just post in the chat and several will likely chime in to help. I hope you find out little family helpful and supportive to you. Let us know if there's anything else we can do to get you moving!!
On behalf of our team, our other captain @pupowl and our two motivators @LaurieWrobo and @Cyncia85, LET'S DO THIS!!!
Good luck this month!
Jessica
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@Tomsgal1985 they have a separate challenge here every week. This week it’s this: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10911242/march-week-2-group-challenge-emotional-wellness-challenge#latest
I haven’t participated yet but I’ve been reading and inspiring🤗(I’m sure that’s not how we use that word..lol)
Im still learning about this whole thing, but I’m going to try to participate in whatever it is next week.4 -
Thursday ~ March 14
Good morning Shape Shifters. Yesterday was the first day that it felt like spring. The sun was around for most of the day and it was actually pretty warm. I saw a bunch of butterflies, my magnolia is starting to bloom and so are my little almond trees. I had a nice walk with my camera, and while there were lots and lots of birds singing, I saw almost none of them! After my walk I went to both grocery stores to get some things that are on sale this week and I stocked up on the high protein drinks. Tinus enjoyed a lot of outside time and he had a long nap on his table in the sun. I was pretty hungry so I ate most of the food early in the day, but I kept it under my goal.Happy Friday everyone walk, good sleep & food nothing! 
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The daily card:The distractions of modern life pull our attention in a dozen different directions, so becoming distracted and losing track of mindfulness is natural. If you find yourself overwhelmed by distractions, asking the question, "Where is my mind now?" can be a very effective way to bring yourself back into present awareness. Try repeating this phrase to yourself when you find your attention bounding around, and over time, you will start to learn a great deal about where your mind tends to wander when left to its own devices.
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nancyinmo
Friday weigh-in
PW: 122.8
CW: 124.0
It’s been a week! I had oral surgery last Friday afternoon, which really did a number on me. I’m on a soft food diet (which basically consisted of scrambled eggs and milkshakes), and I haven’t been able to work out all week. Needless to say, it’s done a number on my mood and my weight. But, the good news is I am finally feeling better, and hope to be back at Jazzercise tomorrow. I’m still on mostly soft foods, but will lay off the milkshake diet lol.8 -
Thu(Wk2; Day 5)
- Track / Under / 20min Exercise?
No / No / Yes - NetCalories: 2415
- NetCarbs: 58
- Steps: 9753
- Track / Under / 20min Exercise?
No / No / Yes - NetCalories: 2167
- NetCarbs: 46
- Steps: 7654
- Net Calories (9832 / 10500)
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= Daily Avg: 1966 (Goal: 1500) - Net Carbs (273 / 350)
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= Daily Avg: 54 (Goal: 50) - Steps (45274 / 70000)
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= Daily Avg: 9054 (Goal: 10000)
(Daily Weigh-In / Notes are my reflections of prev day)- Fri 03/15: 173.7;-.5lbs
~ I’m sure my unwanted guest(Tom) is still affecting me this morning. Always so inconsiderate of my feelings -this guy!
~ My husband came back from his conference in Cancun last night and ordered papa John’s because he said the food at the resort was down right terrible! He could only eat two pieces and then he went to bed with what seemed like food poisoning. Stomach pain, throwing up and a severe case of the chills. We know it wasn’t the pizza because food poisoning doesn’t typically hit you that quickly so something he ate there maybe. He’s fine today but slept in for the first time in a long time. And by sleeping in I mean 830am. He is the over achiever in this relationship! lol Anyway, I woke up contemplating my latest food and drink choices while he was away and they were not good! Sodium everywhere. I know I missed tracking something somewhere so I’m not truly considering everything. I did try to stick within the low carb perimeters and Im happy with myself for that. I work until 830pm and my husband usually makes sure we eat something for dinner, I’ll end up sneaking into the kitchen to add in some sort of air fried frozen vegetables or try to dictate the amount of bread or carbs he’s using. But while he was gone I was left to my own devices.
~ My daughter and sometimes her long time boyfriend would hang out with me which I jokingly called it babysitting. So I would have them get us take out most nights, Chick-fil-A(their Cobb salad is really good) and Wingstop(also yummy)
I stayed away from her fries (mostly) who really counts one or two forgotten-bottom-of-the-bag-fries??? Hmmmm?? Not I!!
~ My animals kept me company, but my beloved border collie mix is a creature of habit and instead of staying fixed under my feet at every moment during my work day and generally when I move about the house, this week she was every where but. She just hates change and I believe her to be pouting in her own way.
~ Second to last day of this challenge! Whaaat?? That was crazy quick!
~ My plan is to amp up my game today. Maybe a 24 hour fast would do me some good.. but wait that thought makes me cringe! (Maybe I won’t actually) but I will be laser focused! That I will guarantee.
Click for pics!
- Thu 03/14: 174.2;+.5lbs
~ Going up and up every day. Drank a lot of mich-ultras last night. Felt the need to “reward myself” after finishing a hard days work. I guess I probably should have cut myself off a little earlier than I did. Luckily I didn’t binge eat afterwords.
~ TOM started Tuesday so not sure if I should blame that solely for my struggles and lack of energy.. I am still working out but doing the bare minimum lately
2 - Track / Under / 20min Exercise?
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Step count:
03/13: 7654
03/14: 9753
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pedal__power
PW 209.4
CW 208.44 -
@Pupowl, Tinus looks like he was being disturbed by all the pictures. He is such a handsome fellow2
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I’m sorry I’m a day late checking in. Here’s my weekly weigh-in report:
Name: PatriceFitnessPal
Weigh-in day: Thursday
PW: 144.2
CW: 144.8
SW: 168
Ltd: 23.2
I’ve been tired and I tend to mistake tiredness for hunger so I’ve been eating too much sugar — The Girl Scout cookies definitely came at a bad time! 😬 I’ll do better this week! I hope everyone has a nice weekend!
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