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  • lovethyneighbor
    lovethyneighbor Posts: 350 Member
    Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »

    I am missing 4/22 [/quote]

    Sorry. My apps are not syncing correctly.
    4/21: 3837
    4/22: 6276

  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 5,359 Member
    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 8,252 ST = 20
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,256 Member
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    I need few more people to post their steps so that I can post the results ..If I don't have them in by tomorrow Tuesday the 30th I will have no choice but to zero them out ....Thanks for your co-operation

    @lindamtuck2018 4/27
    @myhands4God 4/24 - 4/27
    @Stacimfit 4/21 - 4/27
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,256 Member
    edited April 29
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    Would you rather know what your pets think of you or never hear them speak?

    I think I would never want to hear them speak
  • Trillium54
    Trillium54 Posts: 64 Member
    Hey all, I won't be joining you next month but hope to be back for June (I know I need to re-apply). Take care and keep rockin' with your bad selves! <3<3

  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,428 Member
    Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
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    Would you rather know what your pets think of you or never hear them speak?

    Definitely would love to chat with Monty!
  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 5,359 Member
    Hi, I',m Charissa. I've been with Downsizers for over a year now (March).

    While focusing on health and making life style changes, things (like life) just get in the way and I end up losing/gaining the same few pounds. I did really well this January , February was ok, March came and I just got tired, think they call it "diet" fatigue. And while I don't consider what I'm doing as a "diet", I just got tired of all the requirements (for lack of a better description). By the end of April, I had a mental reset and am back pushing 100% towards my goals.


    Daily Goals for May
    1. Calories @1650 and protein 150g.
    2. Limit Wine to the weekend, if at all.
    3. Water - Minimum of 80 ounces
    4. Exercise 6 days a week (core/strength train/cardio)
    5. Consistently hit 10k steps - Goal 20+ days.
    6. Daily reads or audible.
    7. Post work out snack
  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 5,359 Member
    edited April 29
    Motto:
    🏋🏾‍♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
    Eat well 🥗to Live Well 🚢✈️🧳
    H2O - Make it Flow 💦💦💦


    Recap: The weekend bumped me up again. It always does. I also didn't sleep well last night and I think that affects the scale as well (at least that's my story and I'm sticking to it!)

    Daily Goals for May
    1. Calories @1650 and protein 150g.
    2. Limit Wine to the weekend, if at all.
    3. Water - Minimum of 80 ounces
    4. Exercise 6 days a week (core/strength train/cardio)
    5. Consistently hit 10k steps - Goal 20+ days.
    6. Daily reads or audible.
    7. Post work out snack


    - THOUGHTS:
    Let's get the momentum started and take it through the week!

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    Step Challenge - Goal 8500
    ST = Moderate
    4/28 8,085
    4/29
    4/30
    5/1
    5/2
    5/3
    5/4

    Waffles or Pancakes. Not really a fan of either, too many carbs and then you need butter and syrup to make them worth eating :). But, If I had to chose, I'd chose waffles.

    I'd love to hear what my pets think of me. I'm petless at the moment, but when I did have them, they were treated like royalty! I saw a little Puggle this morning. He was soooo cute. I'm not quick to start a conversation with strangers, but if they have a cute dog, that quickly changes. His name is Bruno.

    @MommieJeannie ~ Welcome. You're in one of my other groups🙂 Enjoy your free time and time spent on you!

    Welcome @Neds1980

    Weigh in Day: Saturday
    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
    5/4
    5/11
    5/18
    5/25
    Total Loss for month .0 Total loss 7.6
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,256 Member
    edited April 29
    Trillium54 wrote: »
    Hey all, I won't be joining you next month but hope to be back for June (I know I need to re-apply). Take care and keep rockin' with your bad selves! <3<3

    Sorry to see you go
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,837 Member
    April 27th: 4,896
    April 28th: 7,855

    Went for a swim this morning. I have lots to accomplish today but I am going to try and get a walk in. It is warm today and actually not raining.

    I missed a bunch of questions

    I believe one was about bands: Queen is my favourite

    I would like to hear what my cats would have to say. I think it would be interesting.

    I really don’t eat pancakes or waffles. I would probably pick a waffle depending on the toppings.


    @itladyee
    I am not sure if she made a video. She did a video of her doing my skin care and I have selfies of us with our masks.
  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 5,359 Member
    @lindamtuck2018 ~ I was just teasing you regarding the video :)
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,256 Member
    @ChickieBoom22 please weigh-in sometime today ...Thank you
  • myhands4God
    myhands4God Posts: 128 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    pw-190
    cw 194 - I went the wrong direction.

    Steps
    4-22-11,133
    4-23-10,063
    4-24-9,164
    4-25-11,069
    4-26-8,994
    4-27-11,466
    4-28-11,942
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,256 Member
    edited May 1
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    OVERDUE WEIGH-IN
    @ChickieBoom22
    @aactuallyaash

    WEDNESDAY WEIGH-IN
    @myndieet
    @Iovethyneighbor
    @iLive2Walk

    THURSDAY WEIGH-IN
    @NachDeezy
    @Needlecraft
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,837 Member

    April 28th: 7,855
    April 29th: 11,535

    It is warm but raining today. I have a stupid headache but I figured I better check in before I lay down. These weather changes are brutal for giving me headaches. I will walk in the apartment if my head is better this afternoon or maybe even go to the pool. My workout buddy gets back today. It’s more fun to have a walking partner even if I slow her down.

    Have a great Tuesday all!

    @iLive2Walk
    You look amazing! I think you are doing very well with your weight loss. It gets hard when we get closer to goal. I think 1.6 pounds is pretty darn good with the celebration and mini vacation. Stay the course and you will get to the 140’s. Whether it takes 1 month or 3, you will get there.

    @itladyee
    I wouldn’t mind having a copy. I don’t really share things on facebook but I would share it so i am the only one that sees it. Then it would be so fun to see the memory each year.

  • Slimmersixties
    Slimmersixties Posts: 825 Member
    edited April 30
    iLive2Walk wrote: »
    Mon - All Goals Completed 😁

    👣 17,549 steps
    📝 Logged Everything
    🥗 Stayed under my calorie range
    🧘‍♀️Stretch Routine - 30 Min
    💪 Strength - 30 Min
    💦 8 glasses of water
    📖 🎮 I played a game on my phone, and read a chapter of Sorceror's Stone.
    🧂 Stayed under my sodium goal

    Last Day of the month; reflection and before and after picture time. I started writing these when I was about four months into my weight loss journey. Then started taking after pictures later in the year. In retrospect, I should have always taken the after pictures - really helps to see your progress. You see yourself every day, so don't notice the difference - pictures put it in perspective. I encourage you all to do so.

    April 2024 Reflection

    April was basically a frustrating weight loss month; lost 1.6 pounds. Didn’t reach my stretch or regular weight loss goal. At least it wasn’t a gain. Started off the month with indulging on Easter, then took an overnight trip to see the Eclipse and was also off plan. Then mid-month realized I had a problem with my bathroom scale – apparently, I have been underestimating my weight for a while – new scale new weight and it wasn’t pretty. Worked hard the last couple weeks, and at least I got down to below my starting weight – which who knows if that was correct. For May – my goal is to get into the 140s come hell or high water.

    I have been successful with the exercise, averaging well over my 17K goal, and tracked a little over 250 miles again in April; year to date a little over 1,000; almost half way there. I am also on track for intentional miles with a little over 750 miles to date.

    I have been keeping on plan with my cardio and strength routines. I alternate one day of cardio and then one day of strength. Although I do not like them much, I add one stretch type routine weekly. I have been having some trouble with some pain in my knees – so found a stretching knee exercise that I began adding daily at the end of the month. I have an appointment with the Doctor May 1 to see what she says. Hopefully, I can continue to walk and won’t have to take a break.

    I started re-reading the first book of the Harry Potter series, along with my Hogwarts Challenge. I finished “The Masked City” and am on the third book of the Invisible Library Series – “The Burning Page”.
    The next round of The Biggest Loser starts May 1. We have a full team, and I spent a lot of time in-between rounds getting ready. Looking forward to the start. The Hogwarts Challenge started; always a fun one. Rejoined the Fat-2-Fit challenge; I can do it.
    • My May Goals:
    • Get into the 140 range!
    • Log 150 intentional miles; and 250 in overall miles
    • Alternate days of Cardio and Strength Training
    • Stretch 3 days per week
    • Average 17K steps per day
    • Read almost every day

    Here is my before and after picture for April. Not much different than last month but found a new before picture and took an after at the same spot.

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    Wow what a difference! I love before and after photos so inspiring!

    You look amazing ... Well done :)
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,256 Member
    edited April 30
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    Would you rather be a member of the Karadashian family or a member of the Obama family?

    I would rather be a member of the Obama family ... I am not into lot's of drama
  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 5,359 Member

    @iLive2Walk ~ Looking good lady! Love your reflections!!
  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,428 Member
    edited May 1
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    Weigh in Wednesday:

    PW: 152.8
    CW: 151.2
  • myndieet
    myndieet Posts: 122 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    Weigh in day: wednesday
    PW 220.2 (99,9 kg)
    CW 216.7 (98,3 kg)

    As I said last week 😄 Weight on scales haven't been moving much all week, but today did..

    Getting my goal steps in for the 'Step challenge' is improving.. Getting there 🤗
  • myndieet
    myndieet Posts: 122 Member
    @iLive2Walk You look great! 👍👍👍
  • myndieet
    myndieet Posts: 122 Member
    Stacimfit wrote: »
    Happy Monday!!
    Welcome @JamieS74 , @MommieJeannie and @hasabu2020
    Good luck ya'll!!

    Weigh in day: Monday
    PW: 169.3
    CW: 170

    I gained back what I lost but the weather had a lot to do with that. I will not give up!!

    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    Here are my steps:

    4/21- 3,250
    4/22-4,112
    4/23-4,039
    4/24-4.025
    4/25-2,249
    2/26-4.050
    4/27-5.453
    4/28-2,050

    I am very Embarrassed but it happens right? My body has been feeling weak and I slept most of the day on Sunday. I am feeling a bit stronger and ready for the week but it's raining today so that has me down in the dumps now. I am looking forward to better days you guys!!

    Don't feel embarrassed.. I think we've all been there at some point.. Just wait for the better times to rock it and for the meantime just try to keep going and do the best you can.. Hugs
  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,428 Member
    Tuesday - all goals met

    👣 21,124 steps
    📝 Logged Everything
    🥗 Stayed under my calorie range
    🧘‍♀️Stretch Routine - 30 Min
    🫀Aerobics - 30 Min
    💦 8 glasses of water
    🧂 Stayed under my sodium goal
    📖 🎮 ME! Read some information on sky diving (nope not going to do it - it was for another challenge I'm in), played a game on my phone, and got some Me Time!

    🌷🪻Happy May! 🌷🪻

    A good day for me yesterday; got it all done and had some Me time. I love a new month - a fresh start.
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,837 Member
    @iLive2Walk
    You have to try it. Skydiving is so much fun. I jumped 3 times. I broke my leg the second time but I landed wrong. My fault as I didn’t do what I was taught. I have a terrible fear of heights. Having to climb out onto the strut of the plane gave me so much anxiety I just couldn’t do it anymore. When the parachute opened and you are floating down is an amazing feeling. It’s a shame that I couldn’t overcome my fear of heights.
  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,428 Member
    lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
    @iLive2Walk
    You have to try it. Skydiving is so much fun. I jumped 3 times. I broke my leg the second time but I landed wrong. My fault as I didn’t do what I was taught. I have a terrible fear of heights. Having to climb out onto the strut of the plane gave me so much anxiety I just couldn’t do it anymore. When the parachute opened and you are floating down is an amazing feeling. It’s a shame that I couldn’t overcome my fear of heights.

    @Lindamtuc2018 One thing I learned while researching is that the fear of heights is actually one that all of us are born with (that and interesting enought the fear of the dark). Most other fears are learned fears.
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