Shape Shifters Team Chat - MAY 2024

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  • Pupowl
    Pupowl Posts: 2,041 Member
    edited May 4
    Good morning Shape Shifters. My day started with the usual; a walk. The temperature dropped, but it was still a pretty warm and humid morning, though you wouldn't think so by looking outside. It was super grey and a bit foggy. The walk was pretty boring and I didn't go very long. After my walk I went to the store that has gardening supplies for a lice spray. I saw my honeysuckles were completely covered with them which sucks. I am not sure if they will recover because I noticed it so late. I did my gym rings workout and the rest of the day was pretty quiet. Happy Saturday everyone <3
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  • Pupowl
    Pupowl Posts: 2,041 Member
    The daily card:
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  • DaffyGirl88
    DaffyGirl88 Posts: 5,099 Member
    Good morning!

    Steps for Friday
    10,892
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,475 Member
    Good morning y'all:

    Woke up early this morning and couldn't get back to sleep, which in my book is a CRIME on a Saturday after a busy week, but whatcha gonna do?! Can't lay around belly-aching about it. Betty is being sweet and cuddly this morning, as always, but she was greatly excited to run her zoomies after me getting up, giving her breakfast and opening up the house, somewhat. Like @pupowl's description on the other side of the world, it's the same here...very gray day, although not feeling any humidity effects, however, I haven't been outside, so my tune might change. Not quite ready to go outside. I think my wild hair today would scare the neighbors! LOL!!!

    Did a few things around the house and getting ready to put a load of laundry in, as I have two that I need to do this weekend. Got the dishwasher loaded and ready to run, but gotta hit the buttons. Need to clean the bathroom but that can wait a little bit. Might turn on some smooth jazz and read for a bit. Will drop in on Monopoly Go after 9am as there's a new dig event to work on...still collecting shovels for it currently. Love the dig events...20 puzzles where you have to dig up the hidden objects and each stage has prizes. I'm so addicted to that game, but I figure there are worse habits to nurture. LOL

    So, what is everyone else up to today? I have a few errands to run today, like popping into Kroger for my lunch items for next week and need a few household products. Target is having a good sale here this week on household items, so I'll check it too. I like the specials they have where if you spend a certain amount, you earn a free gift card. Comes in handy and I can always use household items. Other than that, it's going to be a fairly quiet day here in Virginia. Yesterday's weather was funny...forecasted to be 87 F for the day, but somewhere in the late afternoon, the bottom fell out of that plan and when I went out to dinner with my friends, it was only 60 outside and we were all complaining we didn't know to bring a coat. Weatherman certainly missed that one! Brrr! Felt really sorry for the people I saw wandering around in shorts and tshirts. They looked miserable! Today was also supposed to be a warm day, but when I looked a moment ago, it's barely going to hit 70 and again it's gray, so don't think the sun will be showing it's face. Good book day, indeed!

    Anyone have a suggestion for next week's Group Challenge, which starts tomorrow. Last week, we did a dance challenge...this week, we've been doing a Mixed Bingo (nutrition, fitness, emotional health, self-care)...it was a nice one. Not sure what to do for next week, so floor is open. Any areas you see that you need work on? I'm sure they'll help others. I usually put the challenge together by late afternoon/early evening on Saturdays, so please share your thoughts. I like the challenges because they change frequently and it pulls together people from all five Fat2Fit teams, so I get a chance to chat with different people than I usually see in just our Shape Shifters team. Kinds like getting to visit with distant cousins once in a while! :smile: In any case, if you have ideas or questions about the group challenges...drop them in the chat. I'll be popping in throughout the day and would love to share with you!!

    Talk atcha again a little later! Have a terrific day!!!
    Jessica :blush:
  • Tomsgal1985
    Tomsgal1985 Posts: 1,064 Member
    edited May 4
    Tomsgal1985
    Weekly Post
    Weigh In Day: Saturday
    Highest weight: 239.8
    PW (Previous Weight): 220.4
    CW (Current Weight): 220.0
  • Pupowl
    Pupowl Posts: 2,041 Member
    @cre804 Very impressive to have such a small gain! I hope you had a great time.
  • Cyncia85
    Cyncia85 Posts: 418 Member
    Cyncia85
    Wed May 1st weight in
    PW: 203 lb
    CW: 203 lb
  • Cyncia85
    Cyncia85 Posts: 418 Member
    Hi All

    I started volunteering at a ranch that provides horse therapy. I am looking forward to being able to apply what I learn to some future long term goals. I also started a side hustle to earn some extra cash to pay down debt.

    I recently signed up for a Mud Run in August with a few friends. Time to train!

    I know that I have been MIA - my apologies. My brother was going though a difficult time which was emotionally draining for me.
  • Cyncia85
    Cyncia85 Posts: 418 Member

    "An under active body creates an overactive brain"

    https://youtu.be/GHfN_TtYRM0?si=mf52lIJicuVhIufM
  • tatilove1988
    tatilove1988 Posts: 330 Member
    Happy Saturday Shape shifters!

    My Saturday morning weigh in: 186.9lbs

    I just got back to work after mat leave and have been eating salty, so I was expecting more bloat. But really not that bad.

    Tomorrow Good willing and weather permitting, I'd like to do my first outdoors run of the year. Weight just melts off when I run, so looking forward to that.

    I hope everyone has a nice weekend.
  • CasandraW
    CasandraW Posts: 642 Member
    Heading home today from Edmonton, we had a great time seeing the sights and hanging out with clients and other vendors.
    We went to do a small part of a hiking trail at Elk Island this morning but it was blocked by Bison. So we drove around to see some more bison and then ate an early lunch watching them graze and lounge around.
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  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,475 Member
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    Missing two weigh ins from this week:

    @melissataylor1986 x2
    @alleykat69

    Please report in ASAP as stats tabulation begins EARLY Sunday morning! Thanks!
    Jessica
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,475 Member
    The May Week 2 Group Challenge is open and ready to begin on Sunday, May 5th, so please join us for the No Gym Workout Challenge! Here's your link:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10914922/may-week-2-group-challenge-no-gym-workout-plan/p1?new=1

    Hope to see you in the chat thread!
    Jessica
  • melissataylor1986
    melissataylor1986 Posts: 41 Member
    edited May 5
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    I apologize for my absense. I have been incredibly busy with the end of the school year (I'm a teacher and have 3 kids in school.) As well as planning a wedding. My wedding is June 1 so after that I will be able to be more present here once everything settles down. When I joined a few months ago I didn't think about how busy it was going to get. I also got mixed up on my number last time,.so sorry! I will make sure to keep up with weigh ins at the least from this point forward.

    (Day of Week) Saturday
    PW: 135.4
    CW: 139

    *Not sure what's up with the fluctuation. I'm visibly slimming down!*
  • Pupowl
    Pupowl Posts: 2,041 Member
    edited May 5
    Good morning Shape Shifters. I wasn't feeling great when I got up, so I took the time to see if I would start to feel worse. I got some waves of naussea so I didn't think I could walk at first, but it got a little better and the weather was nice so I just decided to go. The walk went fine, though there was not much to see. They closed the nicest part of the paved family walk which is a bummer. A pair of eurasian cranes made a nest in that area and they are very sensitive to humans so it totally makes sense. I hope everyone will respect that and leave them alone.
    The rest of the day was very lazy. I wasn't feeling 100% so I just played some games, walked Tinus in the garden and relaxed. Happy Sunday everyone <3
    This willow warbler is the only bird I managed to photograph yesterday.
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  • gharvey2753
    gharvey2753 Posts: 67 Member
    Weigh in gharvey2753

    Previous 180.7
    Current 182 ibs

    Had a night out which didn't help. Apart from that felt I was on track.
  • DaffyGirl88
    DaffyGirl88 Posts: 5,099 Member
    Steps for Saturday
    5,600

    Today isn't going to be much better πŸ˜• but I will hit the ground running (figuratively speaking LOL) first thing Monday morning. Have a great day everyone! Cold and drizzling here in VA
  • Krysless2
    Krysless2 Posts: 2,095 Member
    Step Count:
    Thu 05/02: 6639
    Fri 05/03: 7746
    Sat 05/04: 7669

    May Wk2 Weigh-in:
    CW: 167

    PW: 169.9
    -2.9 lbs Loss
    May2024: SW: 172
    πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“Wk1: 169.9πŸ“‰-2.1
    πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“Wk2: 167πŸ“‰-2.9
    πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“Wk3:
    πŸ“πŸ“Wk4:
    πŸ“Wk5:
    May; Wk1:
    • Net Calories ( 11591 / 10500)
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      = Daily Avg: 1655 (Goal: 1500)
    • Net Carbs ( 292 / 350 )
      β˜‘οΈπŸ”΄β˜‘οΈβ˜‘οΈβ˜‘οΈβ˜‘οΈβ˜‘οΈ

      = Daily Avg: 41 (Goal: 50)
    • Steps (55105 / 70000)
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      = Daily Avg: 7872 (Goal: 10000)
    • Log / Under C’s / 1HrExercise
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      (2 / 7 Days)

    ~ Didn’t stay under calorie goal average all week but stayed under carb goal(minus Monday). I had no events so I’m sure that helped.
  • alleykat69
    alleykat69 Posts: 329 Member
    sorry @jessicakrall8 I didn't post my weight yesterday. here it is.

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    weigh in: Saturday
    pw: 203.6
    cw: 204.6

    yikes :(
  • minstrelofsarcasm
    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 2,583 Member
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  • angmarie28
    angmarie28 Posts: 2,885 Member
    Pupowl wrote: Β»
    @angmarie28 The step challenge for May started on April 28, so let us know the numbers for those days too, thanks. And what is your daily goal?

    10,000 daily

    4/28-10,464
    4/29-9,807
    4/30-4,429
    5/3-10,975
    5/4-4,979
  • Cyncia85
    Cyncia85 Posts: 418 Member
    edited May 5
    πŸ™‚ Hey there!

    I'll be doing some grocery shopping today. I want to get some coconut water. Anyone else drink coconut water?

    πŸ₯₯ 🌴 πŸ₯₯🌴πŸ₯₯🌴πŸ₯₯

    I love coconut water because it is a healthier option for hydration vs Gatorade.

    Aids in hydration
    While comparable to sports drinks, which can be loaded with added sugars and flavorings, coconut water is low in calories and carbs. Those electrolytes of potassium, sodium and magnesium play a major role in coconut water’s appeal. β€œBecause of the electrolytes some studies indicate that it can help with hydration specifically related to exercise,” says Smith.

    https://health.clevelandclinic.org/the-health-benefits-of-coconut-water
  • LaurieWrobo
    LaurieWrobo Posts: 1,464 Member
    Steps
    5/1 5,775
    5/2 4,165
    5/3 7,386
    5/4 5,486
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,475 Member
    @FWSWCindy Please remember to update your steps for the step challenge every 2-3 days. Please update from Apr 29th to present. Thank you!

    All other steppers, please take a look at the chart and fill in the missing blanks by posting your steps. Thanks!

    Jessica
  • DaffyGirl88
    DaffyGirl88 Posts: 5,099 Member
    Steppers:

    FYI, I'll be doing a virtual 5k this next weekend, likely on Saturday unless something in my schedule changes, so if anyone would like to join me, just let me know your planned start time and report in afterward, sharing your time for the 3.1 miles. Would love the company @izzyred9400 @Pupowl @frankwbrown @DaffyGirl88, if any of you are interested! Anyone is welcome to join me...just copying in a few who have done so in the past and who seem to love walking...

    @jessicakrall8 Count me in! What do I need to do? Also pulling in @Krysless2 :)
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