Downsizers Team Chat - APRIL 2024

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  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,837 Member
    edited April 26
    Steps:
    April 21st: 5,272
    April 22nd: 5,302
    April 23rd: 4,543
    April 24th; 4,160
    April 25th: 5,383

    I can’t believe I missed my steps by 117. When I checked my watch I was fairly far off. I couldn’t fall asleep last night so I guess wandering around the apartment helped get me closer. The weather changes are giving me a headache literally and figuratively. I am taking some Advil and laying back down. It’s coffee group today but I will pass until next week.

    PW 147.4
    CW 151.8 😩

    I need to shape up this week so I get back in the 140’s for next week. The pop cravings are so real.


    @itladyee
    I volunteered in both my granddaughters JK classes. I swear some of the kids thought I was 5 also. Wish I was able to do the same for my two granddaughters in Scotland. Your grandson is precious. I know that head in the sand feeling.

    @FindingSamMon
    Good luck with your surgery. I hope you have a speedy recovery.

    @NachDeezy
    Did I miss you breaking into the 300’s? Awesome! 👏🎉👏🎉👏🎉

    @Slimmersixties
    You made great strides in gettIng rid of the carb weight. Salt kills me also. I ate some pretzels last night and I am sure there was more salt than it said on the bag.

    @jimboden3
    The fork wins everytime.

  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 5,359 Member
    NachDeezy wrote: »
    SW - 630
    PW - 398.2
    CW - 397

    Whoa!!! I missed your next century jump last week!!!

    Awesome sauce!! Keep on crushing it my friend!!!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 5,359 Member
    Motto:
    🏋🏾‍♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
    Eat well 🥗to Live Well 🚢✈️🧳
    H2O - Make it Flow 💦💦💦


    Recap: Glad I moved my weight in day to Saturday. A little up today due to sodium but still lower than last week. So.... tomorrow will be a good number.

    Goals for April - Water ~ get to 80

    - THOUGHTS:

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    The weekend usually trips me up, so Monday weigh-ins are a no-no for me! Talk about a morale killer.
    But...here are 8 things you can do to win the weekend:
    1. Stick with your regular bedtime.
    2. Work out in the AM (assures you "get it in).
    3. Enjoy/savor your morning coffee/tea or whatever suits you.
    4. Do some meal planning & prep for the next week.
    5. Don't skip meals and eat them at the table (not in front of the TV) with no devices.
    6. Get outside, go for a leisurely walk.
    7. Watch your alcohol intake.
    8. Stay hydrated.

    Step Challenge - Goal 8500
    ST = Moderate
    4/21 8,262
    4/22 8,532
    4/23 10,371
    4/24 7,985 ST = 15
    4/25 10,760 ST = 15
    4/26
    4/27

    TV Shows ~ I am a game show addict. I follow Grey's Anatomy, Station 19. I loved This is Us before it completed its run.

    @lindamtuck2018 ~ that's the beauty of being with the kids. You don't have to "adult", you can be silly. One of the first things I do whenever I see my grandson is make a silly face. It always brings a smile to his face.

    Weigh in Day: Saturday/b]
    Starting - 223.6 (12/29/2023)
    Ending January - 215.8 (7.8)
    Ending February - 216.4 (+0.6/7.2)
    Ending March - 218.4 (+2.0/5.2)
    April
    4/5 219.2
    4/12 219.6
    4/20 218.6 * Changed w/i day to Saturday
    4/27
    Total Gain 0.0 Total loss 0.0


  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,256 Member
    rainyrae wrote: »
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    I am gonna bough out for a while. I just have too much much going on. I have told you all about what it takes out me to care for my MIL but what I haven’t let on to is that I have been awaiting results of bladder biopsies taken almost two weeks ago. I had an appointment yesterday and was given the unfortunate news that I have bladder cancer. We are now discussing the difficult decisions regarding my MIL and the need that I have to take care of myself. I will be cheering you all on from the sidelines until I feel that I can return!!

    I am so sorry to hear about the bad news you got. I will keep you in my thoughts...I will excuse you so that you can still come in and chat with us🤗
  • MommieJeannie
    MommieJeannie Posts: 58 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    Hi, I'm a newbie....

    Am I able to change my weigh in day? I would like to do Saturdays instead, so I can weigh in tomorrow.

    Also, will there be a May chat room? or will this new challenge stay in this room?
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,256 Member
    edited April 26
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    Hi, I'm a newbie....

    Am I able to change my weigh in day? I would like to do Saturdays instead, so I can weigh in tomorrow.

    Also, will there be a May chat room? or will this new challenge stay in this room?

    Yes you are able to change your weigh-in day ... and yes there will be a May chat room
    I will get that changed for you as soon as possible :)
    Welcome to our group ...I hope you like it as much as I have
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,256 Member
    I am about to start adding people to the May step challenge ... If anyone wants to be removed, added etc please let me know ... If you want to be added to the step challenge please give me a step pledge that you plan to hit daily ..Thank you :)
  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,428 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    I am about to start adding people to the May step challenge ... If anyone wants to be removed, added etc please let me know ... If you want to be added to the step challenge please give me a step pledge that you plan to hit daily ..Thank you :)

    @Megan_smartiepants1970 I'll be in next month. My step goal is 120K a week, so let's say 17K a day; may be over some days and under others; but that a good number.
  • RoblinB
    RoblinB Posts: 373 Member
    @rainyrae I am SO sorry to hear this. 😢 Biggest hugs to you!
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,256 Member
    edited April 26
    iLive2Walk wrote: »
    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    I am about to start adding people to the May step challenge ... If anyone wants to be removed, added etc please let me know ... If you want to be added to the step challenge please give me a step pledge that you plan to hit daily ..Thank you :)

    @Megan_smartiepants1970 I'll be in next month. My step goal is 120K a week, so let's say 17K a day; may be over some days and under others; but that a good number.

    You are all ready to start in May... I changed your step goal :):)

    We actually start April 28 and go to 5/4 for the 1st week of May ... We always start on a Sunday and end on a Saturday
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,256 Member
    edited April 27
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    SATURDAY WEIGH-INS

    @liketoyak

  • aneedlecraft
    aneedlecraft Posts: 181 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    Belated Thursday Check-in
    CW: 324

    Sorry - scale batteries died and I had to buy new ones.
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,256 Member
    edited April 27
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    Belated Thursday Check-in
    CW: 324

    Sorry - scale batteries died and I had to buy new ones.

    No problem ... thanks for posting :)
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    The May team chat is up! Please continue to weigh in and post exercise stats HERE through the end of Saturday. Go to the new month for introductions, goal setting, and general revving up:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10914395/downsizers-team-chat-may-2024/p1?new=1
  • NouveauRee
    NouveauRee Posts: 566 Member
    @NachDeezy Woohoo New Century🤗🌟🎉 Awesomeness❣️
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  • NouveauRee
    NouveauRee Posts: 566 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    PW 171.0
    CW 170.8
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,837 Member
    rainyrae wrote: »
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    I am gonna bough out for a while. I just have too much much going on. I have told you all about what it takes out me to care for my MIL but what I haven’t let on to is that I have been awaiting results of bladder biopsies taken almost two weeks ago. I had an appointment yesterday and was given the unfortunate news that I have bladder cancer. We are now discussing the difficult decisions regarding my MIL and the need that I have to take care of myself. I will be cheering you all on from the sidelines until I feel that I can return!!

    I am so sorry to hear this. I wish you the best in the difficult decisions you are facing. Let us know how you are doing when you can. Hugs.
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,837 Member
    Steps:
    April 21st: 5,272
    April 22nd: 5,302
    April 23rd: 4,543
    April 24th; 4,160
    April 25th: 5,383
    April 26th: 4,645

    The headache wasn’t from the weather by the afternoon I had a sore throat. Probably just a spring cold. I am sure I just got run down from not sleeping properly. Better now than when I am gettIng my surgery. Don’t want that to get delayed. Anyway, I am going to try for a walk if the weather clears up. It is warm outside. I will do some apartment walking if the rain doesn’t stop.

    As for my favourite tv shows: I am a reality show junky so big brother Canada, survivor, Next Level Chef, the challenge, Canada’s got talent and the voice are all shows I am watching. I am behind on several so no spoilers. I watch Greys, Station 19 and all the Chicago series (fire,pd and med). Of course, I am behind on these. My new favourite shows are fire country (2nd season) and Tracker. If I had to pick a favourite I would probably say big brother for reality and Fire country for regular tv. I got to get caught up as my pvr is getting full.

    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    You would get along my husband. He loves any show to do with crime. I am not a big fan of these type shows. I will watch Joe Kenda if a rerun is on but that’s about it.

    @itladyee
    You should have seeing me try to do tic toc dances with my granddaughter. It’s like going through childhood again when you have grandkids. I am about to enter the preteen years. 😂



  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,256 Member
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    I need to following people to post their steps for April week 4 ....Please have them in no later than Tuesday April 30 so that I can post the results ...Thank you for your co-operation :)

    @lindamtuck2018 4/27
    @aactuallyaash 4/21 - 4/27
    @itladyee 4/26 & 4/27
    @Hotspur11 4/21 - 4/27
    @RoblinB 4/21 - 4/27
    @Slimmersixties 4/27
    @iLive2Walk 4/21 - 4/27
    @myhands4God 4/24 -4/27
    @myndieet 4/21 - 4/27
    @Trillium54 4/21 - 4/27
    @Stacimfit 4/21 - 4/27
    @lovethyneighbor 4/21 - 4/27
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,256 Member
    edited April 27
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    What is everyone's favorite 80's band?

    I would have to say Def leppard :)
  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,428 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970 I'm going to start the steps challenge for week 1 in May if that's ok. 😉

  • RoblinB
    RoblinB Posts: 373 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    Weigh in day: Saturday
    PW 149.9
    CW 149.7
    So glad to see even a small loss! Two birthdays and a graduation down. One birthday, Mother’s Day, and one work social event to go in the next few weeks. And work is pressing me hard right now! Much more sitting, less stepping, no trips to the gym, less sleeping, considerable stressing, and wacky eating - like leftover birthday cake for breakfast!

    On a happy note, at the above mentioned grad I wore a pair of fitted dress pants (part of the gift I packaged when we did the Christmas weight loss challenge - Thank you,@Slimmersixties!) and a short jacket. The short jacket is the real progress part - For years I have hidden within long, loose cardigans -black in winter, white in summer. For me, being comfortable enough to wear short and fitted was part of the celebration!
  • inshapeCK
    inshapeCK Posts: 3,950 Member
    inshapeCK
    PW: 141.5 pounds (re-lost 3.5 pounds)
    CW: 141.1 pounds (re-lost 0.4 pounds)
    Need to re-lose 1.4 pounds to get back down to 139.7 pounds which is what I was on February 17th.
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,256 Member
    iLive2Walk wrote: »
    @Megan_smartiepants1970 I'm going to start the steps challenge for week 1 in May if that's ok. 😉

    That is absolutely fine .. I still have you excused for April
  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 5,359 Member
    Saturday Weigh-In
    PW: 218.6
    CW: 216.0

    Motto:
    🏋🏾‍♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
    Eat well 🥗to Live Well 🚢✈️🧳
    H2O - Make it Flow 💦💦💦


    Recap: And yes, a good number for today🙂 Here we go weekend.... I'll be happy to break even but no real events and meals are planned so I should be good. Snack demon be gone!!

    Goals for April - Water ~ get to 80

    - THOUGHTS:
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    That image made me think of Angry Birds....I think I'll play today :)


    Step Challenge - Goal 8500
    ST = Moderate
    4/21 8,262
    4/22 8,532
    4/23 10,371
    4/24 7,985 ST = 15
    4/25 10,760 ST = 15
    4/26 8,436 really?? ST = 25
    4/27


    Weigh in Day: Saturday/b]
    Starting - 223.6 (12/29/2023)
    Ending January - 215.8 (7.8)
    Ending February - 216.4 (+0.6/7.2)
    Ending March - 218.4 (+2.0/5.2)
    Ending April = 216.0 (3.2/7.6)
    April
    4/5 219.2
    4/12 219.6
    4/20 218.6 * Changed w/i day to Saturday
    4/27 216.0
    Total Loss for month 3.2 Total loss 7.6

    @rainyrae ~ Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and can't wait to welcome you back!

    @MommieJeannie ~ welcome and Saturday does seem to be a good weigh in day. I just changed from Friday to Saturday!

    @lindamtuck2018 ~ I've seen bits and pieces of the Chicago Series. Just not enough time. Another one of interest to me is Will Trent. I've watched a few shows... Do you have video of you doing the tic toc dances?😉 So much fun to live through their eyes!

    Favorite 80's Band(s): Eurythmics, Journey, New Edition, Queen, Zapp...too many to just chose one!

  • myndieet
    myndieet Posts: 122 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    Step Challenge - Goal 6000

    4/21 sun 6391
    4/22 mon 4897
    4/23 tue 4616
    4/24 wed 5922
    4/25 thur 4559
    4/26 fri 6018
    4/27 sat 4735

    It's getting better.. 👣😄
  • rainyrae
    rainyrae Posts: 131 Member
    Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. They are much appreciated!💕
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,256 Member
    rainyrae wrote: »
    Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. They are much appreciated!💕

    I wish you the very best :)
  • liketoyak
    liketoyak Posts: 210 Member
    Liketoyak
    Saturday weigh in
    PW-286.5
    CW-285.5
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