Downsizers Team Chat - APRIL 2024
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myhands4God wrote: »Need some advice/ suggestions/ideas-- Since getting the puppy I have not been able to workout. I am actually missing my workouts. Pre puppy my routine was get up at 5:30 workout until 6:00-6:15 then get ready for work and head out. When I came home I would do activities outdoors or get another workout in like pilates. Currently I get up at 5:30 and get dog outside and take care of her and then put her in the crate or hubby watches her while I get ready. I leave by 6:30 to drop her off at doggie daycare (yes I became that person). I pick her up at 4:00 home by 4:30. Take her out to potty and then take care of dinner or house chores. Because she is a puppy I am not comfortable about leaving her unsupervised while I am in the basement working out. I thought I could get up at 5:00 but as soon as I am up she wakes up and ready to get out of her crate. I figured once I am on summer break (I work for a school) I can get back in my workout routine during the day time. I just really don't want to wait that long but I just may have to. I only have 30 work days left.
my steps
04/13--10,514
04/14--6,819
04/15--9,937
04/16--11,484
04/17--6,465
Do you have a kennel you can put the puppy in while you work out? Or maybe a little playpen?2 -
Happy Friday Friends. I stayed off of the scale this week because i was feeling so bloated and I just wasn't ready to face all the eating. But I decided to get on the scale this morning and reset. I was actually better off than I thought so I will try not to avoid the scale if I'm feeling heavy.
Weigh In Day: Monday (today is Friday
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PW: 209.9
CW: 209.02 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Just got back from my surgeon ...I have a stress fracture and another infection I am on naproxen and Cephalexin.... I am now in a soft cast with 2 metal rods on each side ughhhh ...I see him again 6 weeks
Oh my Megan, I am sorry to hear this. I hope that you can get better asap. Many prayers to you.0 -
lovethyneighbor wrote: »myhands4God wrote: »Need some advice/ suggestions/ideas-- Since getting the puppy I have not been able to workout. I am actually missing my workouts. Pre puppy my routine was get up at 5:30 workout until 6:00-6:15 then get ready for work and head out. When I came home I would do activities outdoors or get another workout in like pilates. Currently I get up at 5:30 and get dog outside and take care of her and then put her in the crate or hubby watches her while I get ready. I leave by 6:30 to drop her off at doggie daycare (yes I became that person). I pick her up at 4:00 home by 4:30. Take her out to potty and then take care of dinner or house chores. Because she is a puppy I am not comfortable about leaving her unsupervised while I am in the basement working out. I thought I could get up at 5:00 but as soon as I am up she wakes up and ready to get out of her crate. I figured once I am on summer break (I work for a school) I can get back in my workout routine during the day time. I just really don't want to wait that long but I just may have to. I only have 30 work days left.
my steps
04/13--10,514
04/14--6,819
04/15--9,937
04/16--11,484
04/17--6,465
Do you have a kennel you can put the puppy in while you work out? Or maybe a little playpen?
Oh my goodness, sending many prayers your way for a routine that will work for you both soon (especially in JUNE
) I bet having a puppy is a ton of work and takes a ton of patience!! So happy for you I have been thinking about getting one for almost a year now but now that I read this, I might wait a while longer. I have a now teenager (13) in the house now and trying to get her to do her homework at night takes enough time out of my workout plans as it is!! So thank you for confirming I'll wait LOL, Ummm anyway, so my in laws just got a little rat terrior (8 weeks old) and they keep it in the kennel quite a bit actually. You could start with getting her used to your say, nightly routine and talk to her, let her know you are there and you will be back soon and give yourself a set time limit and maybe she will get used to that? 0 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Just got back from my surgeon ...I have a stress fracture and another infection I am on naproxen and Cephalexin.... I am now in a soft cast with 2 metal rods on each side ughhhh ...I see him again 6 weeks
Oh my Megan, I am sorry to hear this. I hope that you can get better asap. Many prayers to you.
Thank you so much Staci... I am looking forward to the day that this is behind me and I can start walking my dogs again boy do I miss it bad0 -
What was the name of your best friend growing up when you were a child?
My best friend's name was Carol-ann1 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Just got back from my surgeon ...I have a stress fracture and another infection I am on naproxen and Cephalexin.... I am now in a soft cast with 2 metal rods on each side ughhhh ...I see him again 6 weeks
Oh my Megan, I am sorry to hear this. I hope that you can get better asap. Many prayers to you.
Thank you so much Staci... I am looking forward to the day that this is behind me and I can start walking my dogs again boy do I miss it bad
Oh I bet. I can't even imagine how you must feel not being able to. It will be so nice when you get to again
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Just got back from my surgeon ...I have a stress fracture and another infection I am on naproxen and Cephalexin.... I am now in a soft cast with 2 metal rods on each side ughhhh ...I see him again 6 weeks
Oh my Megan, I am sorry to hear this. I hope that you can get better asap. Many prayers to you.
Thank you so much Staci... I am looking forward to the day that this is behind me and I can start walking my dogs again boy do I miss it bad
Oh I bet. I can't even imagine how you must feel not being able to. It will be so nice when you get to again
This all started back in October 2022 ...when I fell into one of my dog's craters when playing ball with them ..I broke my ankle and tore tendon's and ligaments ...I have had a total of 10 surgeries I sooooo want this behind me and my active lifestyle back.. I am not one to rely on others but my daughter has been an amazing helper and I am soooooo grateful for her
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970
I am dropping out of the step challenge. I tried lowering my number and I can’t even get those in. To be honest, I’m hanging on by a thread just staying in the group but I’m gonna keep swimming “as Dori says” a little while longer.
Is there anything in particular causing you grief right now? Someone on the team might have some suggestions.
I’m just struggling with the care of my mother in law. I like to get up and work out in the mornings but I have to wait until she is up and get her ready for the day before I can do that which can take a while. By that time I feel like it’s cutting in to my time that I need to do the daily chores of picking up, preparing meals, and never ending laundry as she taken to taking off her depends throughout the day and I find out too late. 🤦♀️. These may be excuses but I am dragging mentally and physically.
Wow, that is a lot. I can see how it would take a toll on you. Is there anyone who could c9me give you a break occasionally?
She does go two days per week to an adult day care which gives me about 6-7 hours those days free. You would think I would use them to be more active but I find myself just chilling on the couch watching movies and not wanting to do much of anything. I’ll perk back up at some point.1 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
If you could build your dream house ...Which style of house would you build?
Mine would be a two story modern farmhouse
Mine would be a Craftsman Style Ranch home with a wrap around porch and it would be sure to have a sunroom Now I'm sitting here dreaming haha
Ditto!!1 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
What was the name of your best friend growing up when you were a child?
My best friend's name was Carol-ann
Mine was Kris. Sadly we have lost touch after graduating high school.1 -
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
What was the name of your best friend growing up when you were a child?
My best friend's name was Carol-ann
My best friend was Francesca. I wish I would have stayed in contact with old friends but we all live different lives now.0 -
Motto:
🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
Eat well 🥗to Live Well 🚢✈️🧳
H2O - Make it Flow 💦💦💦
Recap: Well, I was looking forward to a good week! It's been ok but by no means steller. Keep Aiming ... Doing decent with water which is the goal for this month. 1 day so far at 96 and two days at 72!
Goals for April - Water ~ get to 80
- THOUGHTS:
“Don’t make a habit out of choosing what feels good over what’s actually good for you.” – Eric Thomas
Step Challenge - Goal 8500
ST = Moderate
4/14 11,005 (correction on ST)
4/15 8,450 ST = 15
4/16 7.191
4/17 9,353 ST = 20
4/18 9,334 ST = 15
4/19
4/20
My dog name would be Shakespear.
I had two best friends as a child, Veva and Dimitria. Veva has since changed her name to Marie, her middle name and I chat with both often on FB🙂
@lovethyneighbor ~ Welcome back and congrats on deciding to make some healthy changes!
@megan_smartiepants1970 ~ sorry you have a stress fracture and an infection. Wishing you health and wellness!3 -
Thank you so much @itladyeeMotto:
🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
Eat well 🥗to Live Well 🚢✈️🧳
H2O - Make it Flow 💦💦💦
Recap: Well, I was looking forward to a good week! It's been ok but by no means steller. Keep Aiming ... Doing decent with water which is the goal for this month. 1 day so far at 96 and two days at 72!
Goals for April - Water ~ get to 80
- THOUGHTS:
“Don’t make a habit out of choosing what feels good over what’s actually good for you.” – Eric Thomas
Step Challenge - Goal 8500
ST = Moderate
4/14 11,005 (correction on ST)
4/15 8,450 ST = 15
4/16 7.191
4/17 9,353 ST = 20
4/18 9,334 ST = 15
4/19
4/20
My dog name would be Shakespear.
I had two best friends as a child, Veva and Dimitria. Veva has since changed her name to Marie, her middle name and I chat with both often on FB🙂
@lovethyneighbor ~ Welcome back and congrats on deciding to make some healthy changes!
@megan_smartiepants1970 ~ sorry you have a stress fracture and an infection. Wishing you health and wellness!
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Slimmer sixties
Friday weigh in
Pw 182lb
Cw 182lb
Happy to be holding steady while I'm home. Back to the rv for a month tomorrow2 -
Motto:
🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
Eat well 🥗to Live Well 🚢✈️🧳
H2O - Make it Flow 💦💦💦
Recap: Well, I was looking forward to a good week! It's been ok but by no means steller. Keep Aiming ... Doing decent with water which is the goal for this month. 1 day so far at 96 and two days at 72!
Goals for April - Water ~ get to 80
- THOUGHTS:
“Don’t make a habit out of choosing what feels good over what’s actually good for you.” – Eric Thomas
Step Challenge - Goal 8500
ST = Moderate
4/14 11,005 (correction on ST)
4/15 8,450 ST = 15
4/16 7.191
4/17 9,353 ST = 20
4/18 9,334 ST = 15
4/19
4/20
My dog name would be Shakespear.
I had two best friends as a child, Veva and Dimitria. Veva has since changed her name to Marie, her middle name and I chat with both often on FB🙂
@lovethyneighbor ~ Welcome back and congrats on deciding to make some healthy changes!
@megan_smartiepants1970 ~ sorry you have a stress fracture and an infection. Wishing you health and wellness!
You are doing great with the water intake!! Keep up the great work.0 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Just got back from my surgeon ...I have a stress fracture and another infection I am on naproxen and Cephalexin.... I am now in a soft cast with 2 metal rods on each side ughhhh ...I see him again 6 weeks
Oh my Megan, I am sorry to hear this. I hope that you can get better asap. Many prayers to you.
Thank you so much Staci... I am looking forward to the day that this is behind me and I can start walking my dogs again boy do I miss it bad
Oh I bet. I can't even imagine how you must feel not being able to. It will be so nice when you get to again
This all started back in October 2022 ...when I fell into one of my dog's craters when playing ball with them ..I broke my ankle and tore tendon's and ligaments ...I have had a total of 10 surgeries I sooooo want this behind me and my active lifestyle back.. I am not one to rely on others but my daughter has been an amazing helper and I am soooooo grateful for her
Was this a maisonneuve fracture? Just curious because I went through the same thing some years back. Broken my ankle and the speed and torque of it all shredded tendons, ligaments, everything up to my knee and snapped my leg bone run under the knee. Good times for sure.0 -
Slimmersixties wrote: »Slimmer sixties
Friday weigh in
Pw 182lb
Cw 182lb
Happy to be holding steady while I'm home. Back to the rv for a month tomorrow
Holding the line! Nice work!0 -
JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Friday (Apr 19, 2024)
PW: 239.6
CW: 241.2
I'm not worried or upset about the gain as I was in good shape yesterday and last night was senior night for our high school son's volley ball team. The game started late because of a tornado drill while the JV team was close to finishing up, then we had senior recognition, and then we went all 5 games (we won in the end but it was very close) so it was after 9 pm before we got to dinner. It was too late to fix something so we went out for pizza and beer and I was famished so no surprise I was a little 'weighed down' this morning. On a positive note, I started walking in the mornings this week since it's been getting warmer so as long as I keep that up, I should be headed back in the right direction in no time.2 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Just got back from my surgeon ...I have a stress fracture and another infection I am on naproxen and Cephalexin.... I am now in a soft cast with 2 metal rods on each side ughhhh ...I see him again 6 weeks
Oh my Megan, I am sorry to hear this. I hope that you can get better asap. Many prayers to you.
Thank you so much Staci... I am looking forward to the day that this is behind me and I can start walking my dogs again boy do I miss it bad
Oh I bet. I can't even imagine how you must feel not being able to. It will be so nice when you get to again
This all started back in October 2022 ...when I fell into one of my dog's craters when playing ball with them ..I broke my ankle and tore tendon's and ligaments ...I have had a total of 10 surgeries I sooooo want this behind me and my active lifestyle back.. I am not one to rely on others but my daughter has been an amazing helper and I am soooooo grateful for her
Was this a maisonneuve fracture? Just curious because I went through the same thing some years back. Broken my ankle and the speed and torque of it all shredded tendons, ligaments, everything up to my knee and snapped my leg bone run under the knee. Good times for sure.
Hi Nacho I have had a few Dr's with this injury nobody has told me ... I just know it is extremely painful and I am looking forward to this being over ...
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Charging my watch for the night, so I’m calling my steps for the day. Work was busy. I work at a university and today we celebrated our graduates in our department. I ran errands to pick up food etc., and set up/tore down the banquet on my own. My hips and back are hurting, but hoping a good nights rest will alleviate the pain. Night all!!
4/18: 4,888
4/19: 10,4382 -
@FindingSamMon....Please weigh in as soon as possible thanks
Just a reminder I need the following to post your steps by Sunday
@aactuallyaash 4/14 -4/20
@itladyee 4/20
@Hotspur11 4/14 -4/20
@Slimmersixties 4/15 -4/20
@FindingSamMon 4/14 - 4/20
@myhands4God 4/18 -4/20
@Stacimfit 4/14 - 4/20
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What is your favorite time of the day? Morning, afternoon,evenings or night? I use to hate mornings but now it is my favorite time of the day ...I love sipping my coffee, listening to the birds outside chirp and getting things ready for the day 1 -
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inshapeCK
PW: 145.0 pounds (gained 4.3 pounds)
CW: 141.5 pounds (re-lost 3.5 pounds)
Need to re-lose 0.8 pounds to get the last bit of the previous gain off.
Then need to re-lose 1 more pound to get back to my weight of 139.7 pounds on February 17th.
Still dealing with multiple health problems in flare up so just trying my best to do what I can handle when it comes to walking and healthy cooking and healthy eating.3 -
Saturday Weigh-In
PW: 219.6
CW: 218.6
Step Challenge - Goal 8500
ST = Moderate
4/19 8,802 ST = 15
4/20
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Weigh-in day: Saturday
PW: 151.5
CW: 149.91 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Step Challenge - Goal 6000
4/14 sun 2335
4/15 mon 1332
4/16 tue 978
4/17 wed 824
4/18 thur 1055
4/19 fri 1549
4/20 sat 3006
After some more days with (minus)zero energy 🙄 today I finally got to doing some much needed chores in the house 🙃 Tomorrow I'm planning to start building up my steps again.. That is if the weather is a bit cooperative.. Lots of heavy showers, wind and it feels so cold outside this past week..1
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