Downsizers Team Chat - MARCH 2024
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@itladyee You got this - don't ever give up. If there is one thing I learned on this journey is that you can never give up. You'll have your good days and bad days, good weeks and bad weeks - but just keep going forward and I promise you - you will succeed. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”
@lindamtuck2018 Sorry the buffet wasn't as good as you remember.
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JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Friday (Mar 15, 2024)
PW: 242.3
CW: 241.5
Another small loss but it's 3 weeks in a row so the trend is my friend! I honestly didn't expect to have another good week as I've had little time to sleep or exercise as it's been non-stop work and dealing with the stress of buying a sports car on-line half-way across the country without having driven or seen it (we'll see if that bites me in the butt later) but we're leaving on vacation tomorrow for a week to south FL to catch some spring training baseball games (Go St. Louis Cardinals!) so it will be great to (mostly) forget about work for the week and enjoy the sun, pool, fresh seafood and walks on the beach with Susan. We've been going to this place with our kids for more than 25 years and a couple of them will join us for a few days so we appreciate getting to spend time with them now that they're grown up. The good news is that I might get more exercise next week than any other week so far this year as the place has a good gym and it's a tradition to go for daily walks after breakfast.
We won't be back until Sunday so either I'll skip next Friday's weigh in or I can send my Sunday number.2 -
Friday Weigh-In
PW: 230.2
CW: 230.2
Step Goal: 6,000
3/10 - 2,707
3/11 - 6,291
3/12 - 6,303
3/13 - 6,367
3/14 - 6,2433 -
Friday Weigh-In
PW: 218.0
CW: 217.8
Motto: 🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!! Eat well 🥗to Live Well 🚢✈️🧳
Recap: Once again, yesterday was better.
- THOUGHTS: Every step is progress, no matter how small.
Always looking for the positive. Today is NSV day in another group and here are my findings:
NSV#1 ~ The machine weight increments in my gym go up by 15, so it's a real mental bummer when you want to go to the next level. But I did!! I increased weights on my lateral pull-downs and my seated rows. I increased dumbbell weights on my curls as well.
NSV#2 ~ I started with a set of 3 core & stretching exercises in mid January. I now have 9 that I complete 6 days a week most at 30 reps x 3.
NSV#3 ~ It's working!! I shared the story of why I realized I needed to work my core (I couldn't sit up on the weight bench). Well last week I incorporated chest work-outs on the bench again and I was able to sit up, almost with ease
While the scale isn't going consistently downward, I am getting stronger and I will take that as a WIN!
Thank you @NachDeezy & @iLive2Walk for the encouragement.
At the beginning of the year, I changed my mindset:One change I'm making in 2024 is not radar focusing on weight loss. Not that I don't want to lose weight but I want to focus on the things that, as an end result, will cause me to lose weight - but not focusing on just losing weight. I hope that makes sense. I think that's where I get into trouble mentally as I either want to lose a certain amount a day/week/month and when it doesn't happen, I get frustrated and sometimes lose focus. I've had this focus before but somewhere along the way - it get's lost.
It's not working.... I need to give some more thought as I think I need to set goals and deadlines.
Step Challenge - Goal 8500
ST = Moderate
3/10 2,949 ST = 0
3/11 10,474 ST = 15
3/12 11,516 ST = 15
3/13 9,462 ST = 15
3/14 7,194 ST = 15
3/15
3/16
Weigh in Day: FridayStarting - 223.6 (12/29/2023)
Ending January - 215.8 (7.8)
Ending February - 216.4 (+0.6/7.2)
3/1 216.4
3/8 218.0
3/15 217.8
3/22
3/29
Total Gain 0.0 Total loss 0.0
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@lindamtuck2018
Thursday Weigh-In:
PW: 123.2
CW: 126.4
This week has been highly unusual... We've had some high-calorie food that we don't normally have around; plus I needed a medical procedure; nothing serious, but a little stressful, so it's been a very unusual week.
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SW - 630
PW - 413
CW - 411.6
1.4 down and a metric butt ton to go! Good stuff though- Always happy to see the number go down!
Much love yall
It’s a decent loss this week. It amazes me when I think of all the weight you have lost. Four 50 pound sacks of potatoes along with another 20 pound bag. Imagine carrying that around. Your journey is so inspiring.JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Friday (Mar 15, 2024)
PW: 242.3
CW: 241.5
Another small loss but it's 3 weeks in a row so the trend is my friend! I honestly didn't expect to have another good week as I've had little time to sleep or exercise as it's been non-stop work and dealing with the stress of buying a sports car on-line half-way across the country without having driven or seen it (we'll see if that bites me in the butt later) but we're leaving on vacation tomorrow for a week to south FL to catch some spring training baseball games (Go St. Louis Cardinals!) so it will be great to (mostly) forget about work for the week and enjoy the sun, pool, fresh seafood and walks on the beach with Susan. We've been going to this place with our kids for more than 25 years and a couple of them will join us for a few days so we appreciate getting to spend time with them now that they're grown up. The good news is that I might get more exercise next week than any other week so far this year as the place has a good gym and it's a tradition to go for daily walks after breakfast.
We won't be back until Sunday so either I'll skip next Friday's weigh in or I can send my Sunday number.
I can carry over your weight to next week and leave it up you about weighing in. It’s easy enough to change. Enjoy your trip. I read the word fresh seafood and I got so jealous. Congrats on your losing streak.FindingSamMon wrote: »Friday Weigh-In
PW: 230.2
CW: 230.2
Step Goal: 6,000
3/10 - 2,707
3/11 - 6,291
3/12 - 6,303
3/13 - 6,367
3/14 - 6,243
Four out of five days meeting your step goal is pretty darn good. Keep on stepping!Friday Weigh-In
PW: 218.0
CW: 217.8
Motto: 🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!! Eat well 🥗to Live Well 🚢✈️🧳
Recap: Once again, yesterday was better.
- THOUGHTS: Every step is progress, no matter how small.
Always looking for the positive. Today is NSV day in another group and here are my findings:
NSV#1 ~ The machine weight increments in my gym go up by 15, so it's a real mental bummer when you want to go to the next level. But I did!! I increased weights on my lateral pull-downs and my seated rows. I increased dumbbell weights on my curls as well.
NSV#2 ~ I started with a set of 3 core & stretching exercises in mid January. I now have 9 that I complete 6 days a week most at 30 reps x 3.
NSV#3 ~ It's working!! I shared the story of why I realized I needed to work my core (I couldn't sit up on the weight bench). Well last week I incorporated chest work-outs on the bench again and I was able to sit up, almost with ease
While the scale isn't going consistently downward, I am getting stronger and I will take that as a WIN!
Thank you @NachDeezy & @iLive2Walk for the encouragement.
At the beginning of the year, I changed my mindset:One change I'm making in 2024 is not radar focusing on weight loss. Not that I don't want to lose weight but I want to focus on the things that, as an end result, will cause me to lose weight - but not focusing on just losing weight. I hope that makes sense. I think that's where I get into trouble mentally as I either want to lose a certain amount a day/week/month and when it doesn't happen, I get frustrated and sometimes lose focus. I've had this focus before but somewhere along the way - it get's lost.
It's not working.... I need to give some more thought as I think I need to set goals and deadlines.
Step Challenge - Goal 8500
ST = Moderate
3/10 2,949 ST = 0
3/11 10,474 ST = 15
3/12 11,516 ST = 15
3/13 9,462 ST = 15
3/14 7,194 ST = 15
3/15
3/16
Weigh in Day: FridayStarting - 223.6 (12/29/2023)
Ending January - 215.8 (7.8)
Ending February - 216.4 (+0.6/7.2)
3/1 216.4
3/8 218.0
3/15 217.8
3/22
3/29
Total Gain 0.0 Total loss 0.0
A thought I get often it is ok to eat what you want today I will start again tomorrow. It’s something that I have to be aware of and push it out of my mind. Push down any thoughts you have of quitting. I think you have such great insight. My thoughts when I started my journey was I want to lose weight but I have no time constraint 9n when I would get to goal. This worked for me. But different things work for different people. Setting goals that would help with weight loss but a goal of losing 4 pounds in a month could be helpful. A goal of increasing my weights at the gym is an example or X number of days of exercise. This is a suggestion. My goals have been so weird lately that I am going to reassess them for next week.
Good for you posting your NSV. I think it is so important especially if we are getting a bit frustrated with the process.
.andreajlnhe wrote: »@lindamtuck2018
Thursday Weigh-In:
PW: 123.2
CW: 126.4
This week has been highly unusual... We've had some high-calorie food that we don't normally have around; plus I needed a medical procedure; nothing serious, but a little stressful, so it's been a very unusual week.
We will always have weeks like this. The important part is putting it behind you and make this week count. I hope you are feeling better.2 -
Steps: 5,685
Exercises: 3/4
Rings: ✔️
Badge: 1/5
PW 148.2
CW 149.6
I know it’s in the wrong direction but I had some very salty food on both Wednesday and Thursday. Better week this week coming. I edited this because my steps were showing up wrong but I know have it fixed.
Happy Friday!2 -
weigh in day Friday
liketoyak
Pw:291.6
CW:290.83 -
Slimmer sixties
Friday weigh in
Pw 182.6
Cw 182
Not bad for a week at my mothers!
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iLive2Walk
Saturday Weigh In
PW: 154.8
CW: 154.2
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Saturday weigh in
PW: 193.9
CW: 193.33 -
PW 180.2
CW 178.83 -
inshapeCK
PW: 139.7 pounds
CW: 141.4 pounds
Gained 1.7 pounds.
Have been dealing with health problems so not able to focus 100% on my weight loss.2 -
Off grocery shopping. Check back afterwards.0
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@lindamtuck2018
Weigh-in day: Saturday
PW 153.1
CW 151.9
Linda, I think you are stepping down from co-captain duties at the end of the month, right? Don’t want to be tagging you inappropriately. Thanks for the way you have given yourself to that role on this team. I started here last summer as someone with absolutely no social media involvement at all. I felt very welcome and so supported. Can’t say how much I appreciated that!1 -
@lindamtuck2018
Weigh-in day: Saturday
PW 153.1
CW 151.9
Linda, I think you are stepping down from co-captain duties at the end of the month, right? Don’t want to be tagging you inappropriately. Thanks for the way you have given yourself to that role on this team. I started here last summer as someone with absolutely no social media involvement at all. I felt very welcome and so supported. Can’t say how much I appreciated that!
Yes she is stepping down at the end of the month ... I will be taking over as captain ...Still looking for a motivator and a co-captain0 -
A few recent NSV’s to share:
1. We recently had two back to back weekends of heavy snow (like a couple of feet both times in many spots!) Lots to shovel and lots of stuck cars to push. I was so surprised at how sore I wasn’t after all that unexpected extra physical activity. Pretty sure that would not have been my experience a year ago.
2. My life insurance renewal snuck up on me last month. My lab work all came back within normal ranges. Again, don’t know what that would have looked like a year ago.
3. Finally, at almost 50 pounds down, a friend who sees me a couple times a month complimented me on this change. This is the first time anyone has said anything directly. I completely understand not commenting on someone’s weight change - it can be an emotional minefield - but I appreciated it.
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@lindamtuck2018lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
A thought I get often it is ok to eat what you want today I will start again tomorrow. It’s something that I have to be aware of and push it out of my mind. Push down any thoughts you have of quitting. I think you have such great insight. My thoughts when I started my journey was I want to lose weight but I have no time constraint 9n when I would get to goal. This worked for me. But different things work for different people. Setting goals that would help with weight loss but a goal of losing 4 pounds in a month could be helpful. A goal of increasing my weights at the gym is an example or X number of days of exercise. This is a suggestion. My goals have been so weird lately that I am going to reassess them for next week.
Good for you posting your NSV. I think it is so important especially if we are getting a bit frustrated with the process.
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I am not quitting....it was just one of those moments. I thought not having a time constraint would relieve a little anxiety...it just gave me more wiggle room.
Thank you for the suggestions.- If I average my weight loss since January... I'm pretty close to 4lbs a month which is about a pound a week which is ok...all things considered (calorie goal etc)...its just seem soooo ssssllllloooowwwww... (ok, get over it!)
- I'm already at 6 days a week exercising.
- I do have a goal to get an additional 30 minute walk in each day weather permitting. So I am incorporating habits to get me where I want to go..
- I think the time based goals will get me back on track.
Today I weighed in at 216. (Maybe I should change my weigh in day )... So my goal is to hit my first goal which is 213 and I though I would have already hit it by now (water under the bridge, move on)....so that 1.5 pounds for the next two weeks. YES, I can do this!!
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Motto: 🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!! Eat well 🥗to Live Well 🚢✈️🧳
Recap: Thursday was 216.8, Friday was 217.8 and today 216!!! Really???? Maybe I should change my weight in day🙂
- THOUGHTS: I so need to keep reading this over again!!!
Step Challenge - Goal 8500
ST = Moderate
3/10 2,949 ST = 0
3/11 10,474 ST = 15
3/12 11,516 ST = 15
3/13 9,462 ST = 15
3/14 7,194 ST = 15
3/15 5,602 ST =12
3/16
Weigh in Day: FridayStarting - 223.6 (12/29/2023)
Ending January - 215.8 (7.8)
Ending February - 216.4 (+0.6/7.2)
3/1 216.4
3/8 218.0
3/15 217.8
3/22
3/29
Total Gain 0.0 Total loss 0.01 -
weigh in day Friday
liketoyak
Pw:291.6
CW:290.8
Nice loss!Slimmersixties wrote: »Slimmer sixties
Friday weigh in
Pw 182.6
Cw 182
Not bad for a week at my mothers!
You are darn right it’s good. Especially seen mothers want to feed us constantly.0 -
iLive2Walk wrote: »iLive2Walk
Saturday Weigh In
PW: 154.8
CW: 154.2
Great job!Saturday weigh in
PW: 193.9
CW: 193.3
Nice loss!NouveauRee wrote: »PW 180.2
CW 178.8
Look at you hitting the 170’sinshapeCK
PW: 139.7 pounds
CW: 141.4 pounds
Gained 1.7 pounds.
Have been dealing with health problems so not able to focus 100% on my weight loss.
Hope you feel better soon.@lindamtuck2018
Weigh-in day: Saturday
PW 153.1
CW 151.9
Linda, I think you are stepping down from co-captain duties at the end of the month, right? Don’t want to be tagging you inappropriately. Thanks for the way you have given yourself to that role on this team. I started here last summer as someone with absolutely no social media involvement at all. I felt very welcome and so supported. Can’t say how much I appreciated that!
What a great loss! Pretty awesome NSV’s. I love seeing the wins off tha scale. After this month you will be tagging Megan. I appreciate your kind words.@lindamtuck2018lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
A thought I get often it is ok to eat what you want today I will start again tomorrow. It’s something that I have to be aware of and push it out of my mind. Push down any thoughts you have of quitting. I think you have such great insight. My thoughts when I started my journey was I want to lose weight but I have no time constraint 9n when I would get to goal. This worked for me. But different things work for different people. Setting goals that would help with weight loss but a goal of losing 4 pounds in a month could be helpful. A goal of increasing my weights at the gym is an example or X number of days of exercise. This is a suggestion. My goals have been so weird lately that I am going to reassess them for next week.
Good for you posting your NSV. I think it is so important especially if we are getting a bit frustrated with the process.
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I am not quitting....it was just one of those moments. I thought not having a time constraint would relieve a little anxiety...it just gave me more wiggle room.
Thank you for the suggestions.- If I average my weight loss since January... I'm pretty close to 4lbs a month which is about a pound a week which is ok...all things considered (calorie goal etc)...its just seem soooo ssssllllloooowwwww... (ok, get over it!)
- I'm already at 6 days a week exercising.
- I do have a goal to get an additional 30 minute walk in each day weather permitting. So I am incorporating habits to get me where I want to go..
- I think the time based goals will get me back on track.
Today I weighed in at 216. (Maybe I should change my weigh in day )... So my goal is to hit my first goal which is 213 and I though I would have already hit it by now (water under the bridge, move on)....so that 1.5 pounds for the next two weeks. YES, I can do this!!
I am always thinking I should change my weigh day to Saturday because generally it is lower than Friday. Not this week though. Yes it is doable.
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Megan_smartiepants1970
Step Challenge - Goal 6000
3/10 5993
3/11 5445
3/12 4719
3/13 4690
3/14 4325
3/15 6945
3/16 6425
I'm happy.. 😊1 -
Steps: 5,132
Exercises: 4/4
Rings: ✔️
Badge: 1/5
I went for a walk with my husband after lunch.
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I want to encourage you to think about the position of captain or motivator. Talk to Megan to find out what you would need to do. I loved doing both jobs and it does help with your own weight loss journey.1
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The March Week 3 Challenge is open and ready to begin tomorrow, Mar 17th. I hope you'll join me for the Top O' The Mornin' Challenge! Wear green and join me in the chat thread! Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10911683/march-week-3-group-challenge-top-o-the-mornin-challenge#latest
Jessica
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I bought a new 2024 chevy truck today ... it is gray ...I traded in my 2017 chevy truck in 8
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps!
Mar 10 8272
Mar 11 8060
Mar 12 8250
Mar 13 8264
Mar 14 9438
Mar 15 10219
Mar 16 9153
Thanks!
Enjoy the new wheels! 😁2 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
10-Mar 16,690
11-Mar 22,212
12-Mar 17,416
13-Mar 19,155
14-Mar 22,439
15-Mar 18,849
16-Mar 18,889
Total 135,650
Congrats on the New Truck!
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Took this from the steps tab in the app? Is this ok to do Megan? It’s backwards but much easier for me to do. 😂1
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