WaistAways Team Chat - JUNE 2024
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quick check in for me too - I am starting to think I need some kind of energy boost (caffeine or otherwise) in the afternoon, or I come home so totally exhausted that I am not likely to eat well or follow my meal plan for dinner.
I did get out for a nice hour long walk late tonight, which felt good. night all
I found that a snack in the afternoon helped with my energy levels. It is usually around 100-200 calories and gives me a boost I need. Sometimes it's greek yogurt, other times it's cheese and apple slices. I used to have some caffeine (hot tea) but that messed with my sleeping. I now just have tea on weekends. However, I thought I could try it again today. There is nothing like a hot cup of tea on break at work. I fall asleep fine, but then wake up at 1 or 2am wide awake 😑 Just my cautionary tale of caffeine in the afternoon. I may need to find a good decaf hot tea.6 -
Good morning Waistaways!
I am doing ok today. I thought I share with you a cheeky photo of my 6 month old pup, Maxi.
I caught her red handed snooping on our neighbours
she makes me laugh everyday! 
Excuse the mess, but we are building a decking in our back garden
almost finished!
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Yesterday was good, I went for a walk, did my squats, but not much more than that. I did not make the tuna salad, so I have a turkey wrap today and it is so not appealing, I think I might order chick fil A - and thats okay it will fit, I will get nuggies and a side salad. No fries...
I think I shall do a video this evening, my goal was to do them 4 days this week, But I think I am just going to shoot for 3, I can already tell I am feeling like I am not doing enough, which will put me in a spiral, I have to stay light and easy... A daily walk 5 days, Squats 6 days, and 3 (20 min) low impact aerobics videos IS ENOUGH...
Have a great day !
@strong_fit_ells OMG Maxi is sooo big ! Thats adorable, my pups like to snoop also.
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PW: 209.8
CW: 209.4
I was hoping for a bigger loss, but I did overeat 2 days this week. So I will take it!
@strong_fit_ells wow! Maxi has gotten big and she is adorable! Look at her snooping! 😄
@Gidgitgoescrzy yes, that exercise you are doing is enough! Don't let yourself spiral!5 -
@Heathere244
Got your steps down! Welcome to the team.
Is there a daily step goal you set for yourself? If so, I'll make note of that as well! Thanks2 -
I came home from dinner with friends last night feeling so bloated. What a terrible feeling.
We order a bunch of share plates and taste everything. I think yesterday was the first time we took food home. Normally I'm a "clean plate club" girl but I felt so blah that I just left some things... it's a good reminder that we should stop eating when we feel full.. and well before we feel stuffed.
Soccer tonight, a healthier post work activity Was good catching up with friends though.
Ta!4 -
@lauren_989
I’m here! I’m ready!
Maybe I can do 3 out of 4 weeks in the green this month? 🤔
“AGAIN!”
6/10/24
Weigh In Day: MONDAY
PW (Previous Weight): 164.0
CW (Current Weight): 164.2
Sunday 6/2 17,657 (30min strength)
Monday 6/3 10,885
Tuesday 6/4 13,189, (20 Strength, 10 HIIT )
Wednesday 6/5 18,832, (40 min kick, 20 min Core) and Run 5k
Thursday 6/6 15,745 (20 min HIIT, 20 min strength)
Friday 6/7 12,427 (10 min CORE, 20 kickbox)
Saturday 6/8 19,320 (20 Dance, 10 strength & did a 5k RACE)5 -
Happy Tuesday!
I echo the idea that enough is great @Gidgitgoescrzy - especially when you are working and doing all the things. You've got this!
I hope I have it today. I'm off to the osteopath to tweak a few things. Hopefully I can get some stuck places loosened up a bit. Neck? Left hip? I'm talking to you. She's coming after you at 11. Then I'll go riding and take a nice swingy long walk with Jasper if it isn't raining. If it is, we'll play with poles - his fave!
Snack @Kali225 - include some protein, even if just a few nuts or pumpkin seeds. Avoid sugar or caffeine - they make you want to eat more, I find. Fruit maybe, but not a stimulant boost if you can avoid it. Caffeine can be great for increasing focus and forward motion, but it can also make you buzzy and touchy enough to snap at people. I used to use it on purpose if I had been too patient with someone
Sun? you can come back any time.3 -
@Kali225 I use an electrolyte drink for my afternoon "treat", although I don't use the whole thing, I use the liquid IV or Hydrant hydrate, I split 1 tube/package into 3 days. 1. it's expensive 2. It is strong, and 1/3 is just right.
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@Kali225 - lately my go-to snack has been Greek yogurt, sugar free pudding mix, and fruit. It’s a way to get in that sense of sweetness without going crazy with sugar. Plus the pudding mix makes the Greek yogurt so light and fluffy. This week I’m using Jell-o’s chocolate fudge mix and it tastes like chocolate mousse, yum!
Completed an upper body workout this morning and my arms are very tired from it. I am proud of doing almost 3 complete supersets of hammer curls and supinated curls at 12.5 lb dumbbells in each hand.4 -
I hope everyone is having a good day!
I am in bed already and hoping to be asleep soon. As I mentioned, I did not sleep well at all last night. Hopefully I can catch up some tonight. I ate well, got my steps in, but did not get up for a walk this morning before work. I had 2 doctor's appointments today which one went better than the other.
@Gidgitgoescrzy ready for tomorrow?4 -
Pw: 158.? Cw 159.2
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Sunday 6/2 17,657 (12 min interval training)
Monday 6/3 10,885, (15 min interval training )
Tuesday 6/4 13,189, (20 Strength, 10 HIIT )
Wednesday 6/5 18,832 40 min kick, 20 core)
Thursday 6/6 15,745 (20 min HIIT, 20 min strength)
Friday 6/7 12,427 (10 min interval, dance 14 min)
Saturday 6/8 19,320 (20 Dance, 10 strength,)
I did run on 6/5 & 6/8 but I treat that like walking1 -
Had a goodbye luncheon at my school today for departing folks. I think I made them squirm a little bit. 😂
Food was not bad. I was worried but when I logged everything, I was under my calories. Yay! Almost at my step goal. I’ll get there. I’ve been terrible and not really doing the squats. Though I definitely need to. Not even sure I know how to do them correctly.
I feel very calm and at peace today. Tomorrow is my zoom meeting. I’ll let you know how it goes. I also get to watch my granddaughter the rest of the week.5 -
Today was one of those days where I'm glued to my computer for the duration. Stayed on track and have tomorrow's workout already figured out. But haven't picked a dinner option for tomorrow yet, so will have to do that before I hit the hay in... 20 minutes 4
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Happy Wednesday!
I have a light day of meetings today which is nice so I should be able to get a little bit of walking in around the office in between meetings. I also have a leg workout to do this morning, which I am slightly procrastinating by typing this post. 😅 Just need to remind myself that tomorrow is my rest day and the workout today will keep building my muscles for me to get stronger.
My dog’s daycare is doing a summer photo shoot and we signed up our dog for photos for today. I can’t wait to see how they turn out. ☺️
Enjoy the day everyone!5 -
PW 146
CW 143.2
All that vacation is gone, finally ! Whew...
So the squats are paying off, atleast I assume it's the squats, but those little dimples in my thighs are getting less noticeable.
Also, I think I am going to buy a two piece swimsuit, I may never wear it, but I'm gonna buy one.
Yesterday we did not get our work walk in, the day just got away. I did a 30-minute video when I got home, so I hit my step goal for the day, and I did my 25 squats, 15 regular, 10 sumo.. I also played in the garden, and I got my 1st ear on my Elephant ears, I think I started my seeds to late because I don't' have any flowers yet, so I think this weekend I am going to go buy some pre made ones, to add and make it seem like I actually grew something.
@micki48 just pretend to sit in a chair, but don't actually make contact
Have a great day !7 -
June week 1:
Overall as a seven person team we did 564,943 steps in week 1, starting June off quite strong.
Top 3 steppers for week 1
#1 @StayFITTer with 139,915 steps
#2 @lauren_989 with 86,797 steps
#3 @zankash23 with 78,580 steps
Consistent steppers
#1 7 of 7 days meeting goal - @StayFITTer @lauren_989 @zankash23 @micki48
#2 5 of 7 days meeting goal - @YinxFed
#3 3 of 7 days meeting goal - @ashleycarole86
Exercise minute masters
#1 @StayFITTer 305 minutes of exercise
#2 @YinxFed 192 minutes of exercise
Everyone has started off strong. Keep up the great work in week 2 and let's see who can ladder up!5 -
PW 165.2
CW 165.85 -
PW: 179.0 ... I think
CW: 176.6
I am posting today because I head out of town for a few days starting tomorrow.
Thank you everyone for the kind words regarding my doctor stuff. Here is an update: I have not heard from the doctor to schedule the biopsy yet. I will call again today during my lunch break. I did talk to my sister about it ... important note, my sister is 16 years older than me ... she said that when she was my age she was exercising a lot and drinking a lot of coffee. They found the exact same abnormal looking fibrous tissue in her and that the exercise and coffee had something to do with it. Also, genetics. She is fine, but she has to have regular screenings to make sure it doesn't grow or change. Likely, my outcome will be the same.
I have not hit many of my goals this week, especially with exercise. I was sick on Friday and only about 75% better on Saturday. Sunday, I did manage to hit my step goal while doing all the outside chores I had been putting off. Monday, I was stung on my pointer finger by a wasp while sitting in my office eating lunch. This wouldn't be terrible, except I'm allergic to stings of almost any kind. Luckily, I have the type of allergy where I swell really bad, but don't go into anaphylaxis. So, my pointer finger is completely swollen, my middle finger is partially swollen, and about half of my palm is swollen. I know intense exercise can possibly make the swelling worse, but also, my grip is almost non existent. So, I am going to try CrossFit tonight, but modifying anything that requires grip strength.
The last two weeks have been bananas. The next week is promising to be similar since the owners of our company will be in town from Germany. The positives are that I still meal prepped, and I haven't turned to alcohol to "help" with any extreme emotions. Also, I get to go out of town tomorrow. My sister, niece, mom, and I are driving to Northern Utah to meet up with my aunt and cousin and watch my niece compete in a riding competition. After the competition, my mom (and her dog) will go back to Oregon with my aunt and cousin while my sister, niece, and I will go back to Colorado.4
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