Shape Shifters Team Chat - JUNE 2024
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Hello Shape Shifters! I'm Frank, a 75 year-old bachelor living in the Central Valley of California, in the town I grew up in, about 100 miles due East of San Francisco. I worked as a computer analyst/programmer for 30 years, retiring ~12 years ago now. During my years sitting at a desk in front of a computer screen, my 20/20 vision deteriorated (now I need glasses) and my body gained over 100 pounds!
I succeeded in losing 50 pounds years ago, going from 320 to 270, but then I had a problem with anemia, quit exercising, and gained it all back and then some. Almost four years ago, I started exercising again, and I'm still on that journey. I generally get in at least 2 hours of exercise daily, consisting of walking, swimming, water aerobics, tai chi, yoga, and other cardio and strength training. Apart from that, I'm pretty sedentary.
I graduated from college at the ripe old age of 34, and at that time I was jogging 2 miles every morning. I weighed 218 then, so I think 220 is a good goal weight for me, considering that I'm much older and have less muscle mass now, no doubt. My hope is to get to and maintain my weight in the 210-220 range.
Here's a summary of my rocky progress since July 10th, 2020:
Highest Weight: 330; Current Goal Weight: 220 ±5; 34.0 pounds to go...
2020:↓46.7; 2021:↓53.0; 2022:↑4.3; 2023:↑7.9; 2024:↑11.5
You can see I've been heading in the wrong direction for several years, after exceeding my goal during the first year and a half. It's hard making the commitment to exercising and eating right... into a lifetime commitment.
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CONGRATS to our team for third place last week! Congrats as well, to those who had losses or honorable mentions (and for those "in the green")! Great job!
BIG Congrats to winners and honorable mentions for the whole month of May! WTG @Pupowl @Krysless2 and @JenHul !!!!
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Hi SS...one more new member is joining your amazing group ...Please welcome @kysunflower79
WELCOME @kysunflower79 !! Glad you found our team! Caught my attention with the KY in your name...I grew up in Paris, just north of Lexington, KY and graduated from WKU in Bowling Green! What part of KY are you from/in?
Please go to pg 1 of this thread and read the FAQ file and if you have questions not covered there, please ask. I encourage you to take advantage of this fabulous team as a resource...for ideas, encouragement, a gentle nudge now and again...it really can make a HUGE difference!
Good luck to you in June and beyond! We'll be celebrating your successes soon, I'm sure!
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Hi SS...one more new member is joining your amazing group ...Please welcome @kysunflower77
@Megan_smartiepants1970 I see kysunflower79 on the Shape Shifters chart and kysunflower77 on your note, but neither of those names have a profile. Can you please check to see if there's a typo or something?
I checked the registration page and found nothing related to either name. Please advise.
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Walkers, please check the step challenge chart for Wk 5 of May and post your steps here so I can update the stats and announce the winners early this week. Thanks!
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I'm not looking forward to my weigh in tomorrow! We had a graduation party today and I went off my plan and enjoyed myself a little too much. Tomorrow is a new day and a new week. I've been doing so good too. This is what I call self sabotage.2
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Hi @jessicakrall8 I did say I would keep up with my steps in June but maybe you missed it.My steps for first day of the month
6/2 10,677
My favourite place to walk is along the beach or around the village.The village one has killer steps in this heat,today is a scorcher so a beach day today.😎3 -
jessicakrall8 wrote: »Walkers, please check the step challenge chart for Wk 5 of May and post your steps here so I can update the stats and announce the winners early this week. Thanks!
Jessica
How does one do this? 🤷♀️1 -
Sunday steps
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@DaffyGirl88
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yICnmBtCm-Y-AaCMdPqoxf70tFGli3t_uw_9UGiTk-Q/edit#gid=2066272077 The step challenge is under all the weigh ins, so scroll down a bit. We have all your steps for the month though. I assume you want to join again for June. What is your daily goal?2 -
@DaffyGirl88
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yICnmBtCm-Y-AaCMdPqoxf70tFGli3t_uw_9UGiTk-Q/edit#gid=2066272077 The step challenge is under all the weigh ins, so scroll down a bit. We have all your steps for the month though. I assume you want to join again for June. What is your daily goal?
Thank you! I think I've asked that before but seem to have some sort of mental block and keep forgetting.
Yes, I do, my goal is 12,000 2 -
@DaffyGirl88 I missed your response before the last thread closed! I did get the concert tickets for Marianas Trench, I'll get to meet them for a Q&A before the show too. Can't wait!4
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Hi there is no link to prior spreadsheet for May so I don't remember where I left off for steps so here's a recap
5/29 7,410
5/30 3,153
5/31 7,788
Here's my steps for June- please add me for goal: 6,000 & I like to walk around my neighborhood
6/1 6,802
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The daily card:We are learning new things all the time. It doesn't matter how old you are, you are constantly absorbing information and learning about the world around you. At the end of each day, reflect on what you have learned. It might be something you discover about yourself or those around you, or a new skill or fact. Share one thing you have learned each day with someone, and ask them about what they have discovered.
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Monday weigh in
PW: 126
CW: 126
Steps:
May 30= 7334
May 31= 16,587
Please sign me up for the June Walking Challenge. With the nice weather, I'm hoping to go walking on different trails around my town and the neighboring City trails! 10,000 per day is my goal still, thank you
June 1= 13,740
June 2= 6978
@AstralCrazy I went to Marianas Trench Concert 6 years ago when" Walk off the Earth" was their opening act, they were FANTASTIC! so energetic, you'll love the concert!4 -
@jessicakrall8 Forget to say my goal the same 15,000 steps3
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Good morning all! 🙋♀️
My name is Sue, and I am 63 years old. I live in southern Maryland, am married, have two grown kids (1 in Seattle, 1 in VA), 2 grandbabies (VA) and 1 fur baby 🐶. I work full time, currently teleworking. I love to read, ride my bike, quilt, and make greeting cards. I am always up for a challenge and am usually involved in multiple reading, fitness and Fitbit challenges at any given time. 📚🚶♀️
I have been on MFP for over 10 years now. Wow...time sure does fly!! I hit my “official” goal of 140 lbs two years ago but have crept steadily up since then to almost 150, which is my “I must do something now” threshold. It took me years (almost 20) to crack the 150 barrier so I never want to pass it again.
The days are getting longer and warmer so I am looking forward to being able to get outside and bike / hike / kayak. I am travelling 2 of the 4 weekends each month and that is always a challenge for me. We recently bought our “retirement” home in VA near the grandkids so we are going down there frequently, taking carloads of stuff and doing small projects like painting and putting up shelves. I’m looking forward to spending more time there and actually enjoying the time rather than fixing up the house. All in good time I guess. The permanent move is about 15 months away yet.
Anyway, that’s me. I am happy to be here and look forward to another great month!
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Welcome new members!
I have read all the introductions and posts but have been rushed on time, sorry for not personally greeting everyone!
It's also nice to find out more about existing members!2
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