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WaistAways Team Chat - JULY 2024

jugar
jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
edited August 4 in Social Groups
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Here is your Team chat room for July 2024. This is where you weigh in, post your goals and progress, discuss any issues or topics of interest, share ideas, support your teammates, receive help when you need it, and dream big. Try to post often, and help each other succeed! Bookmark this thread to make it easy to land here any time.

Fat2Fit has five great teams. The group and team leaders are as follows - contact them any time!

Our Moderators:
Ashley - @minstrelofsarcasm
Jessica - @jessicakrall8
Lauren- @lauren_989
Megan - @Megan_smartiepants1970

Our Team Captains:
Downsizers - @Megan_smartiepants1970 and [open]
Mission Slimpossible - @Katmary71 and @trooworld
Weight No More - @minstrelofsarcasm and @melaniedscott
WaistAways - @ashleycarole86 and @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 July challenge runs for five weeks, from June 30 - August 3.

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 :heart: Introduce or re-introduce yourselves right away, and let's get July on the road!
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  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,359 Member
    Welcome to July 2024!

    I am Lauren, co-captain along with @ashleycarole86. I am 38 years old and from North Carolina, USA. I have been on a weight loss journey most of my adult life. I have done a lot of the yo-yo thing, losing a lot of weight in 2012 and then gaining it back. Over the last few years, I seem to be gaining and losing the same 10-15 pounds.

    June was a decent month for me. I lost about 4 pounds which I worked hard to do. I did better tracking and walking. As you know, I had an unexpected trip to RI/MA for my dad's surgery at the end of the month, so I tried to keep my habits going, but did get out of sync some. Today is my first day home and am getting back into my normal routine. I am also going back to RI the last week in July for a planned vacation. Since last month went well, I want to maintain those habits for one more month before I introduce a new habit. So my goals for this month will be to:

    1: Track my food every day
    2: Have a step goal of 7,000 steps

    Some helpful information/tools:

    Posting your daily updates
    We know from experience that posting daily (or as often as you can!) makes a huge difference to your success. Use any format you like to let everyone know how you are doing on your daily goals and habits. You can report on food, exercise, water, sleep, or whatever you are tracking and trying to stick with. While you're there, talk about how you are, ask questions, and if you can answer someone else, please do! Congratulate others, commiserate, enjoy someone's rant, or go ahead and rant yourself. It all helps make the kind of community where we are in each others' heads when the hand is reaching for that off-plan snack, or the couch is feeling way too inviting...

    Weighing in
    Please try to weigh in on time (but don't sweat it if you have to use a different day sometimes)! Put your weigh in at the TOP of a message, so it is clear and easy to find. If you cannot post your weight for whatever reason, you can request a week off, or if you need a longer break, you can be moved to the "Support Team" where you still participate but your weigh-ins will not be part of the weekly tally. This is where members who are ill, on vacation, or just needing a break can hang out for as long as needed.

    The F2F Habit Tracker
    If you want a simple place to track your most important habits, give this a try. The link and how-to info are under "Announcements" on the main F2F page, or click here:
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10919005/habit-tracker-july-2024#latest

    So everyone, tell us a bit about you, your goals, what steps you are going to work on. It's fun to know your name and where you live (if you're willing to share that), what brought you here, how your weight loss journey has been, and where you are headed now. We all have information to share, things we can learn, and lean on each other as a team for a successful month!
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,458 Member
    The July Week 1 Group Challenge is open and ready to begin tomorrow, Sunday, Jun 30th. Join us for the Drink More Water Challenge! Here's your link:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10919061/july-week-1-group-challenge-drink-more-water-challenge/p1?new=1

    Hope to see you in the chat thread!
    Jessica :blush:
  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,359 Member
    Sunday Weigh-in reminders. Who is ready to start off July?

    @YinxFed
    @smcewen99
    @Heathere244
    @strong_fit_ells
  • Heathere244
    Heathere244 Posts: 26 Member
    Heathere244

    PW 179
    CW 180.3

    I did not do very well last week. I did not meet any of my goals. I am going away for a few days this week and will be out of doors most of the time so hoping to get in a lot of activities. I am joining a meal delivery service for 3 days a week, hoping that will help with portion control and I chose a low calorie
    option. Good luck in the upcoming week for everyone!
  • smcewen99
    smcewen99 Posts: 46 Member
    lauren_989 wrote: »
    Sunday: 9,831 + 41 min walk @ 3.4 mph
    Monday: 12,229 + 45 min walk @ 3.9 mph
    Tuesday: 4,161
    Wednesday: 2,072
    Thursday: 5,877 + 2 mile walk @ 3.5 mph
    Friday: 3,858
    Saturday: 7,661 +60 min body pump class

    Not the best movement this week. Lack of sleep caught up with me Tuesday and Wednesday. I went to body pump yesterday and woke up this morning with a tweaked back. I either did something in my sleep or didn't realize I did something with a deadlift and my low back is not liking me today. Ice, rest, and ibuprofen are my current friends.

    Inspiring activity and effort @lauren_989 - rest well
  • minstrelofsarcasm
    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 2,576 Member
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    Team Results
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    By Pounds
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    Individual Results
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    Team Winners
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    Percentage of Members in the Green!
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  • minstrelofsarcasm
    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 2,576 Member
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    Team Results
    By Percentage
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    By Pounds
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    Individual Results
    By Percentage
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    By Pounds
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    Team Winners
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    Percentage of Members in the Green!
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  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    @smcewen99 Following up a week with a big drop with another week with a small drop is huge. So often after a big drop it's hard to post a loss the week following - excellent work. I didn't realize you were a fellow Canadian! I hear it's beer dreary in Ontario.. way to go getting on your bike anyway.

    My name is Ashley, I am 37 years old and live in Alberta, Canada with my husband, our dog, two cats, and my Mom in our basement with her dog. We both work full time in corporate jobs with a relatively long commute. Me and my husband both struggle with our weight and both equate food to love, fun times, and celebration. We push each other to try to make better choices and we truly win together and fall together.

    After a ton of success in 2021 and 2022, 2023 and 2024 have seen me backslide. I am trying to figure out how to get myself back on track and successful in my current life. I lost my weight during COVID lockdowns when I was home with nothing else to do but work out and now that I'm back in my regular life (which was always a problem before) I'm suffering the same issues.

    I am still here, still trying, and still over 35 pounds down from my highest weight and trying to stop it there.

    What's everyone looking forward to in July?

    Don't forget - those who were part of the June step challenge will automatically be entered into July but if anyone wants to join or make any changes to their existing pledges, just let me know!
  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,359 Member
    Celebrations:

    *Our team came in 3rd place for the month of June!!!
    *The entire group lost 178 pounds in June!!
    *We had 51% of our team in the green for June!
    *Congrats to our week 4 winners: @Gidgitgoescrzy @smcewen99 @tlcjen12
    *Congrats to our June winners: @strong_fit_ells @Gidgitgoescrzy @tlcjen12

    🎉🎉🎉
  • EvMakesChanges
    EvMakesChanges Posts: 568 Member
    Happy July (in about 7 hours)!
    My name is Evelyn and I live in Vermont with my spouse and our 3 cats. I've had issues with weight since high school. Of course, much of it was in my head since I weighed a lot less than I do now but saw a much bigger person in the mirror!
    My goal for July is to eat more veggies and fruit and minimize heavier proteins. I also plan to do at least 2 workouts per week and walk every day, at least a little bit. I still haven't purchased a stationary bike to ride every morning or evening, but it's still in the plan.
    Off we go to a new month of hot weather. Be well, everyone!
  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,359 Member
    Welcome @ginnygee1! You are off to a great start already! We have a couple other people from the UK as well on our team @strong_fit_ells and @YinxFed! Do you want to keep your weigh in day on Saturdays as you listed in sign ups?

    Reminder for Monday weigh-ins:

    @StayFITTer
    @cleaneater80
    @adrimango
    @Lyss983
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    Welcome @ginnygee1 .. congrats on six weeks of consistency and the 10 pounds to show for it. Looking forward to being part of the rest of your journey.

    Here is my step count for the last week of June:

    June 23 - 5830 steps
    June 24 - 9770 steps
    June 25 - 14434 steps
    June 26 - 11142 steps
    June 27 - 6956 steps
    June 28 - 9589 steps
    June 29 - 8484 steps
  • Lyss983
    Lyss983 Posts: 56 Member
    Almost July! I've been taking advantage of being on vacation and trying to level out my sleep. I've actually managed a solid set of hours the last two nights!
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    edited July 1
    @Gidgitgoescrzy Sounds like an amazing workout plan! Your 50 pound weight loss has been so inspiring.

    @Lyss983 What a great way to use your time off. Everything feels so much better when we're not exhausted.

    Canada Day long weekend here so we are off today - woo hoo! That means we are still at the lake. When we get home we'll have a full house as my brother and his wife are with us for 2 weeks or so visiting my mom. It's a hectic time!
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    June 30 steps -
    6738

    I'm on a mission to ladder up my July week 1 over my June week 4! Just got back from my walk today... I had a good step day last Monday as I was in office so I'll need to push at the lake today to make it happen.
  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,359 Member
    @MaddawgMadsen I'm glad the biopsy went well and I am sure you will be even more relieved when you get the actual results. I know a lot of people are getting into pickle ball, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

    Today was a good day. My first day back to work after 11 days off and it was actually not as bad as expected. I was able to catch up for the most part which was surprising. I went to the gym after work and was able to walk on the track for a couple miles. My back is mostly better, just a few twinges so I didn't want to chance it with body pump again tonight.

    It has been so hot here the past week and my veggie plants are not liking it one bit. Plus the deer ate some branches off my tomato plants and I hope they don't die or not produce from shock :/ I think I need to start my seeds earlier next year. I also may try again later this summer and into the fall when it cools down. We have been in the 90s most days with feel like temps in the 100s.

    I may watch that docuseries Jolene, it looks interesting! Has anyone else watched this?
  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,359 Member
    Reminder! Weigh-in's due through Tuesday:

    @StayFITTer
    @cleaneater80
    @adrimango
    @Lyss983
    @ineego
  • StayFITTer
    StayFITTer Posts: 924 Member
    7/1/24
    Weigh In Day: MONDAY
    PW (Previous Weight): 164.2
    CW (Current Weight): 165.4

    Sunday 6/23 8,571
    Monday 6/24, 10,120 (20 kickboxing /40 core)
    Tuesday 6/25 9,882 (10 core,10kick,10 strength)
    Wednesday 6/26 10,283 (60 min piyo)
    Thursday 6/27 AM 17,135 (10 core, 10kickbox, 10 strength)
    Friday 6/28 15,038
    Saturday 6/29 15,124 (40 dance, 10 HIIT)

    @ashleycarole86

    For July, I’m thinking about bowing out of posting my steps and workout?

    I believe I need to focus on my nutrition and emotional management this month. Really dial into my spiritual wellness.

    I’m celebrating the fact I’m posting on a Monday—that was such a challenge in June.

    I love JULY because it’s like January all over again. How can we finish the last 6 months strong? So I’m bringing new years energy and vibe to this month. That is all 🥰


    Oh join a challenge!

    Water Challenge

    https://link.stridekick.com/join?groupCode=K46N2P


    25 Active Minutes a Day

    https://link.stridekick.com/join?groupCode=K46N2P

  • Gidgitgoescrzy
    Gidgitgoescrzy Posts: 294 Member
    Okay so I thought I was starting small with those arm exercises and just 2lb weights, ummm guys that was not as easy as I thought, but it was doable, although I did accidently add an extra move in because I forgot what I was supposed to do. The arm circles are the hardest, but in a week or two they will be easy peasy.

    The scale was way up this morning, so I hope I can get it back down by tomorrow.

    Okay busy day, but I am planning on doing pilates this evening.

    Have a wonderful day !
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