WeightNoMore Team Chat - MAY 2024
jugar
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Fat2Fit has five great teams. The group and team leaders are as follows - contact them any time!
Our Moderators:
Liselyn - @jugar
Megan - @Megan_smartiepants1970
Ashley - @minstrelofsarcasm
Jessica - @jessicakrall8
Our Team Captains:
Downsizers - @Megan_smartiepants1970 and open
Mission Slimpossible - @Katmary71 and @trooworld
Weight No More - @minstrelofsarcasm and @melaniedscott
WaistAways - @jugar and @ashleycarole86 and soon to be @lauren_989
Shape Shifters - @jessicakrall8 and @Pupowl
Our Team Motivators:
Downsizers - @Slimmersixties & @NachDeezy
Mission Slimpossibles - @19shmoo69
Weight No More - @rachelrjh and @BodyTalking
WaistAways - @MaddawgMadsen
Shape Shifters - @LaurieWrobo and @Cyncia85
HOW IT ALL WORKS: The May challenge runs for five weeks, from April 28 - June 1.
Everyone weighs in weekly on their chosen day right here in the team chat. At the end of each week, the tallies are done to determine the team and individuals with the most weight lost. The best losers are announced with full fanfare every Sunday. The team competition is all in good spirits - may the most losing win, and may everyone else get to work on next week!
We also celebrate those small, steady losses. If you lose, however small an amount, you are in the green! At the end of the month, we celebrate everyone who lost at least a bit every single week. You are heading steadily towards your goal even if you aren't at the top of the weight loss leaderboard. In March we are aiming for every team to hit 50% green every week - let's do this!
To make your weigh-in easy to find for your team Captains, please put it right at the top of a message, and use this format:
Weigh In Day:
PW (Previous Weight):
CW (Current Weight):
If you miss two weigh-ins in a row without asking for a break, you will be dropped from the team, so be sure to inform your team captain if you are traveling, sick, or just need some time off. If you want a break, you can be excused for a week or two, or can be moved to the Support Team for as long as you need. You still participate in the discussions, you can weigh in if you want to, but it will not count in the weekly tally. Don't worry! You can always come back even if you get dropped.
Once you reach your goal weight, you join the Goal Zone. You continue to weigh in every week. If you have 2 weeks above your self-defined goal zone, you go back to the regular team to lose that amount before it builds up. You will have a chance to hone those maintenance skills and stick with your team.
In addition to your own team, there are weekly F2F Full Group CHALLENGES. You can do all or none - it's up to you. Participating adds a lot to your success, so we hope to see you there often! These can involve anything fitness, health, or nutrition - and they’ll get you moving, thinking, and learning about this journey. Check the Announcements section for full group challenges.
Let’s show our fellow challengers some F2F love
Introduce or re-introduce yourselves right away, and let's get May underway! 1
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The May Week 1 Group Challenge is open and ready to begin on Sunday, Apr 28th. Please join us for Challenge Bingo and challenge yourself in many different ways this week (nutrition, fitness, self-care, water intake, etc.) Hope to see you in the chat thread!
Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10914437/may-week-1-group-challenge-challenge-bingo#latest
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Hello WNM! You have a new member on the way. Please welcome @dorisv207
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Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW (Previous Weight): 232.8
CW (Current Weight): 233.0
Been having a lot of downs lately so didn't think I'd have a loss, but I'm getting really tired of not being able to do this! I really don't want to give up. 😔5 -
TOTAL STEPS: 46.419
AVERAGE STEPS: 6631
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Team Results
By Percentage
By Pounds
Individual Results
By Percentage
By Pounds
Team Winners
Percentage of Members in the Green!
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Steps for the week
Sunday 15,127
Monday 12,349
Tuesday 10,665
Wednesday 9,076
Thursday 10,871
Friday 9,320
Saturday 9,072
Total 76,4801 -
Team Results
By Percentage
By Pounds
Individual Results
By Percentage
By Pounds
Team Winners
Percentage of Members in the Green!
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Oh jeez, it's almost May. It's about time the train left the station and headed for our unknown destination.
For those of you who haven't met me: Hi, I'm Ashley. I'm one of the co-captains here at Team Weight No More. If you fancy a bit of reading, here's my extremely long introduction post:Hey WeightNoMores! Welcome to May! I'm excited to see where the month will take us!
Anyway, I'm Ashley, I'll be one of your two co-captains here to guide you through the month (and even longer, if you'll stick around with us).
While most of this information has been copied and pasted, I have updated some of my information to be more current and accurate. And if there are any questions, any at all, please do not hesitate to ask. I'm more than willing to talk about my struggles, my digestive tract, my sleep schedule, how there are very few healthy date foods and I don't want to look like that person around my boyfriend, how lifting heavy saves me from potentially beating up my coworkers, stress baking, stress eating... you get the idea.
There's a lot of content here, and it's spoilered, so it doesn't make a long post even longer. You get to pick and choose what you read.~ THE BASICS ~Name: Ashley
Age: 28
Pronouns: she/her
Location: Ohio, USA
Occupation: Chemical Engineer and Certified Personal Trainer (since November 2023!)
Height: 5'7"
Highest Weight: 234lbs
Current Weight: 182lbs
Lowest Weight: 6lb 10oz (August 28th, 1995)
Lowest Non-Infant Weight: 155lbs (although there were some heavy ED vibes, so I wouldn't romanticize that time of my life too much)
Medical Diagnosis: Multiple Sclerosis~ MY HEALTH STORY ~I grew up in a Clean Plates Club™ household, with the idea that food could stuff down any emotion and mask any discomfort. This led to being bullied as a child, expecting people to be mean to me in middle and high school (and then being mean to people first so they didn't have the chance), having an identity crisis in college, and being scared (ahem) poopless after a doctor told me I was on the edge of being pre-diabetic.
I used this fear to catapult me into fitness, starting with indoor cycling classes. I expanded into trying out OrangeTheory, Barry's Bootcamp, F45, and numerous smaller boutique fitness studios. Eventually, I landed on a nice gym that offers group fitness but also allows you to use their equipment for your own personal use. That, combined with having a personal training session once a week, and dropping into group fitness studios from time to time, has led me to have a balanced fitness routine.
In the middle of me getting my (ahem) stuff together, November 2019, I had my first major Multiple Sclerosis relapse and could not feel half of my body. At the time, I had no diagnosis and did not know what was going on outside of the sensation of pins and needles on my left side. After playing a rousing game of Musical Neurologists™, I found a doctor who did not believe my condition to be severe anxiety. He ordered an MRI and a spinal tap, and I was on my way. 14 vials of blood, 2 MRIs, and one spinal tap later, I had a diagnosis. My symptoms are mostly manageable, and my active lifestyle along with reasonably healthy eating has allowed me to continue on with my life without much interruption. My next MRI is in a week, and I hope it shows no further deterioration, as there is currently no cure for MS.
And now? Now I'm focused on building muscle, maintaining my cardiovascular health, and holding back the icky side effects of the autoimmune disorder. Losing weight would be fantastic, but it's not my focus anymore. I've also become a certified personal trainer, with the intent to make fitness more accessible for those with chronic illness. Oh boy, do I have some new fun facts bouncing around in my brain.
APRIL - The plan for this month is to find somewhere to take my personal training certification. My original lead did not pan out, for a myriad of reasons, so I am back to the drawing board.
MAY - I reached out to a local group fitness studio and threw my hat into the ring for becoming an instructor. Formal training won't start until the end of May, so I have the rest of the month to take classes and observe where I can to learn the basics.~ FUN NUMBERS ~Number of Spin Classes Attended: 1185
Deadlift Personal Best: 180 lbs
Squat Personal Best: 160 lbs
Fastest Mile Run: 6m 11s
Percent Body Fat: 27%
Times "Started Over": Too High to Count~ THINGS TO KNOW ~- I am a moderator for F2F, so if something doesn't look right, you can let me know and I'll take care of it.
- As a chemical engineer and certified personal trainer, I am VERY familiar with a lot of the chemicals we put into our bodies, and numbers are my friends. I also do research for a living. You want facts? I'm your girl. I am always (ALWAYS) happy to explain the science behind something.
- I used to have a blog on MFP before they removed the blog feature. I didn't save everything I ever wrote, but you can find some of it here: LINK
- I am an open book. You want to know about life with MS? Just ask. You want to know when my last bowel movement was? Just ask. You want my maple donut cookie recipe? Just ask. There is not a single topic I am unwilling to chat about - all it takes is asking the right questions.
~ CURRENT STRUGGLES ~My weight has been slowly increasing over the past year. And even though I know there's been quite a bit of muscle growth, and plenty of sources of water retention, it's getting to me.
In an attempt to quell my anxieties, I ordered a new scale.
I know what you're thinking. Obsessing over my weight even more will not help.
But that's not why I ordered a new scale. This new scale has a couple built in features I'm excited to try out, tracking a dozen more metrics than a standard scale, including BMI, body fat percentages, muscle mass, etc. I am hoping (HOPING) that these new numbers will help me re-center myself and trust that this slow process is working for me, that my plan to build muscle to increase my basal metabolic rate (BMR) while losing fat from a slight caloric deficit has been benefitting me.
Because sure, my BMI claims I'm overweight. It's been decades since I haven't been overweight. But I know I'm more muscular than I've ever been at 180lbs, and I've been here several times before. And I know I can do far more than I ever could previously.
So, it's going to be okay. But my brain needs a few more numbers, just a little more data, before it believes that.
UPDATE - OCTOBER: The new scale was incredibly helpful. Here's what I posted soon after testing it out:minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »~ New NSV!!! ~
I mentioned in my long rambling post about myself that I ordered a new scale to better track the numbers in a way that matters, and oh boy was that a smart idea. I have the results of the InBody scan I did way back in May last year, when I was actively participating in a challenge at my gym at the time, F45. And while there are some things to be wary of when comparing two different methods of obtaining these numbers, I am still ridiculously proud of how far I've come.Let's take a look...
May 9th, 2022
Weight - 177.1 lbs
BMI - 27.7 kg/m2
Skeletal Muscle Mass - 74.3 lbs
September 8th, 2023
Weight - 179.4 lbs
BMI - 28.2 kg/m2
Skeletal Muscle Mass - 88.2 lbsBut what does this mean?
So here's the thing. My weight went up. For a lot of people, this is a huge no-no. And because my weight went up, so did my BMI, because BMI is based solely on weight and height, not levels of health. I wrote a blog post back in the days when MFP still had the blog feature (I was smart and made a copy of this blog, so if you want to read it, you can click here).
But let me draw your attention to what I'm actually proud of: Skeletal Muscle Mass. According to what my special scale told me this morning, I've gained almost 14 whole pounds of muscle over the past 16 months. And if I gained 14 pounds of muscle, but only 2 pounds of weight, that also means I've lost approximately 12 pounds of fat, give or take a pound or two to account for hydration levels and how much heavier my hair may have gotten.
All of this is to say that the number on the scale isn't the whole picture. I can already see a couple issues I have with the measurements my new scale has taken, because there's way too many variables that could affect the values they're giving me, but it's a lovely way to compare my values one day to my values on another, and that's a better picture than a standard weight-only scale could ever provide.
UPDATE - November: I still have a couple issues with the numbers I've been seeing, but the slight shifts from day to day have aligned reasonably well with my eating/exercise habits, so I can't complain too much.
UPDATE - December: I've been out of control with my eating recently, but I think I've discovered several of my triggers to overeat, and I have a plan to regain control. It's just a matter of doing the damn thing.
UPDATE - February: My weight has mostly stabilized, so now I'm focusing on the little details and paying attention to their impact on my weight, essentially treating my body like a science experiment. Stay tuned.2 -
~ Official Team Business ~
Huge shoutout and congrats to our winners from the past week and month!
I'm so proud of all of you, you have no idea! You're all inspirations, and I am so honored to have you on our humble little team
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Username: marcy2890
Weigh-In Day: Monday
PW: 122.8 lbs
CW: 122.0 lbs
Can I be excused from next weeks weigh in? Going to Dominican for 10 days so won't have access to a scale, and will also be enjoying too many mojitos 🤣1 -
Hi! My Monday weigh in ... Same as last week 😬 I guess at least it didn't go up...
Grouchersaurus
Weigh in day - Monday
PW - 96.9kg/212.6lb
CW - 96.9kg/212.6lb1 -
Good Morning WNM...You have another new member joining your amazing team ..Please welcome @mnsmov15
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Welcome to Team Weight No More, @dorisv207 and @mnsmov15 !!! Glad to have you here with us!CassieGetsFit2013 wrote: »Been having a lot of downs lately so didn't think I'd have a loss, but I'm getting really tired of not being able to do this! I really don't want to give up. 😔
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Deep breaths, losing weight takes way more time than we want it to, but taking it slow makes it much more likely to stick around. You got this, just need a handful of patience and a ton of consistency.Can I be excused from next weeks weigh in? Going to Dominican for 10 days so won't have access to a scale, and will also be enjoying too many mojitos 🤣
@Marcy2890 - Absolutely, have fun! Enjoy the sunshine, and have a mojito for me!
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To all of our new folks, welcome to the May Chat for Team Weight No More. On your weigh day, please post an updated weight, even if you provided a weight when signing in. Let me know if you have any questions!
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Thanks! I’m looking forward to the challenge! Just starting back on my healthy/weight loss journey & can use all the motivation & support I can get!3
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Weigh in day - Sunday
PW - 189.3
CW - 187
I wish every week was a 2 pound loss! 😆5 -
@minstrelofsarcasm & @melaniedscott I would like to change my weigh-in day to Sunday please. I've forgotten to do it on Saturdays a few times, so Sundays would mean that, even if I'm late, it won't be close to the deadline.
Sunday 28 April: 82.5kg1 -
BodyTalking wrote: »@minstrelofsarcasm & @melaniedscott I would like to change my weigh-in day to Sunday please. I've forgotten to do it on Saturdays a few times, so Sundays would mean that, even if I'm late, it won't be close to the deadline.
Sunday 28 April: 82.5kg
@BodyTalking - You got it!1 -
weigh in day - Monday
current - 198 (down 2 lbs from 1 week)1 -
Sorry, I was too late to get my Wednesday weigh-in submitted.
Weigh In Day: Wednesday, 4/24
PW (Previous Weight): 195.5
CW (Current Weight): 196.62 -
Hello everyone! I joined new to this group and to F2F.
I am 43, work full-time at a desk job. Due to more WFH situations and inconsistent routines, I have gained slowly after turning 40.
I am 5' 4" and my happy weight would be in the 130s. I am 151 now. Looking to be consistent with workout and 10k step on average/day in May!
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mnsmov15
Weigh-In Day: Wednesday
PW (Previous Weight):
CW (Current Weight):1 -
mnsmov15
Weigh-In Day: Wednesday
PW (Previous Weight): 151.5
CW (Current Weight): 150.8
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Looking to be consistent with workout and 10k step on average/day in May!
@mnsmov15 - Would you like to join the step challenge?? All you have to do is post your steps in here and we'll take care of the rest! Most people post their daily steps for the week after it ends (e.g. your Sunday - Saturday steps, posted on the following Tuesday), and then my lovely co-captain Melanie will tally everything up and post results (usually on Thursdays/Fridays).
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And speaking of the step challenge, let's give this a shot...
Context:BodyTalking wrote: »minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »BodyTalking wrote: »For next month, do you think it would be a good idea to have an informal stepping partner within this group? Or, is it too messy?
We absolutely could have informal partnerships in here. Is there a particular way you'd like to see that done? Like pitting two people with very similar step-counts into a frenemy kind of situtation? Or setting a step goal that the two of you, combined, need to reach? Or...? Let me know your thoughts.
Yes, the frenemy idea sounds good.~ My Idea ~
Assuming that all of the following members decide to continue on with the step challenge this month, here's the match-ups:- @chocoholic vs. @Emilienewme vs. @andja87
- @BodyTalking vs. @daria0919
- @sydditt vs. @ljdanny vs. @melaniedscott
These groupings are based on your April step counts. Other competitors may be added to the fray - if @mnsmov15 decides to pop in, and 10k/day is where they expect to be, they'll be added to the middle group.~ How It Would Work ~- Report your weekly steps as normal, I'll report on the competition (I got you, @melaniedscott )
- Your group is your competition, but cheering each other on can only make the both of you better
- If you don't want to participate in the competition, let me know and I'll readjust the groupings
- Keep trash talk to within MFP guidelines. So, have fun but don't be mean.
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@minstrelofsarcasm I like that 😀2
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Steps
Sun-6,959
Mon-8,471
Tues-9,143
Wed-8,557
Thurs-10,019
Fri-10,385
Sat-2,1581 -
minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »Looking to be consistent with workout and 10k step on average/day in May!
@mnsmov15 - Would you like to join the step challenge?? All you have to do is post your steps in here and we'll take care of the rest! Most people post their daily steps for the week after it ends (e.g. your Sunday - Saturday steps, posted on the following Tuesday), and then my lovely co-captain Melanie will tally everything up and post results (usually on Thursdays/Fridays).
@minstrelofsarcasm Yes, I would love to be part of the step challenge. I aim to average 10k steps for May!0 -
@mnsmov15 - You got it! I'll add you to the spreadsheet. You are now competing with @BodyTalking and @daria0919. Good luck to you all, and may the best stepper win!2
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Sounds like fun! 😀minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »@mnsmov15 - You got it! I'll add you to the spreadsheet. You are now competing with @BodyTalking and @daria0919. Good luck to you all, and may the best stepper win!
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