Shape Shifters Team Chat - JULY 2024
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@lolakinks Spend some time reading the posts in this forum. There is just a TON of useful information here!!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300319/most-helpful-posts-health-and-weight-loss-must-reads#latest3 -
Steps
7/27 5,762
7/28 3,383
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Daily step goal: 10,000
Sun 7/28: 10,247
Mon 7/29: 10,7703 -
New group chat is open ...Please head on over and reintroduce yourself. But keep weighing in here for July
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Dear @Pupowl @PatriceFitnessPal and @DaffyGirl88 thank you very much for support! I appreciate it! Actually I aimed for small loses first my first goal was losing 3 kg (6.6 lbs) then lose 4 kg (8.8 lbs), and I don’t have a diet mentality rather controlling my portions but still eating everything and calorie deficit. I try to enjoy my life rather than changing what I eat strictly. However seeing that it doesn’t work is frustrating. I will back to gym these days actually I stopped going gym like last two months. It may help. But I am a bit angry to my body, I don’t feel motivated enough to portion control and calorie counting. Because it requires an active effort, all day. It’s tiring, mentally. As you suggested I will read the forum and try to motivate myself again. Thank you very much for all suggestions!5
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Good morning everyone! Another good day for me yesterday, that's TWO IN A ROW! LOL
Tuesday steps
11,740
Today will be a challenge. I work with a bunch of Royal Australian Air Force people and we're having a watch party for the US/AUS women's soccer game. There will be lots of game day foods that I'll need to stay away from.5 -
Wednesday Weigh In
PW: 163.8
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Steps
7/30 7,0093 -
Dear @Pupowl @PatriceFitnessPal and @DaffyGirl88 thank you very much for support! I appreciate it! Actually I aimed for small loses first my first goal was losing 3 kg (6.6 lbs) then lose 4 kg (8.8 lbs), and I don’t have a diet mentality rather controlling my portions but still eating everything and calorie deficit. I try to enjoy my life rather than changing what I eat strictly. However seeing that it doesn’t work is frustrating. I will back to gym these days actually I stopped going gym like last two months. It may help. But I am a bit angry to my body, I don’t feel motivated enough to portion control and calorie counting. Because it requires an active effort, all day. It’s tiring, mentally. As you suggested I will read the forum and try to motivate myself again. Thank you very much for all suggestions!
i can def relate to the tiring and mental active effort you spoke of. i'm on day 51 of tracking/logging my foods in MFP and it's exhausting! plus add the fact that i'm weighing certain things as well, mostly if i'm eating rice or pasta. at this stage i'm trying to ask myself what aspects of this can i adopt as a lifestyle change and is there anything about this that i find enjoyable?
i've been hearing this term "food noise" alot more and i think it relates to signals we get - from TV commercials, social media, flyers showing up at my door and what's calling to me from my cupboard. i no longer bring certain foods home to reduce some of that noise around me. while i'd like to imagine a world where i can have cheezits in the cupboard and maintain weight or loss, that's just not in it for me I've discovered. i'll eventually stop food logging and tracking, but the noise thing will be a lifestyle change. i've also unfollowed a lot of food blogger accounts in my town and replaced them with runners and exercise accounts.
there are the short term behaviour changes like calorie deficits or extra exercise - so to everyone, what is a lifestyle change you'd like to adopt?3 -
A few lifestyle changes I'd like to adopt are:Dear @Pupowl @PatriceFitnessPal and @DaffyGirl88 thank you very much for support! I appreciate it! Actually I aimed for small loses first my first goal was losing 3 kg (6.6 lbs) then lose 4 kg (8.8 lbs), and I don’t have a diet mentality rather controlling my portions but still eating everything and calorie deficit. I try to enjoy my life rather than changing what I eat strictly. However seeing that it doesn’t work is frustrating. I will back to gym these days actually I stopped going gym like last two months. It may help. But I am a bit angry to my body, I don’t feel motivated enough to portion control and calorie counting. Because it requires an active effort, all day. It’s tiring, mentally. As you suggested I will read the forum and try to motivate myself again. Thank you very much for all suggestions!
i can def relate to the tiring and mental active effort you spoke of. i'm on day 51 of tracking/logging my foods in MFP and it's exhausting! plus add the fact that i'm weighing certain things as well, mostly if i'm eating rice or pasta. at this stage i'm trying to ask myself what aspects of this can i adopt as a lifestyle change and is there anything about this that i find enjoyable?
i've been hearing this term "food noise" alot more and i think it relates to signals we get - from TV commercials, social media, flyers showing up at my door and what's calling to me from my cupboard. i no longer bring certain foods home to reduce some of that noise around me. while i'd like to imagine a world where i can have cheezits in the cupboard and maintain weight or loss, that's just not in it for me I've discovered. i'll eventually stop food logging and tracking, but the noise thing will be a lifestyle change. i've also unfollowed a lot of food blogger accounts in my town and replaced them with runners and exercise accounts.
there are the short term behaviour changes like calorie deficits or extra exercise - so to everyone, what is a lifestyle change you'd like to adopt?- eating mindfully: savoring every bite, knowing it's nutritional value
- eating (and enjoying) more healthy foods
- eating frugally and prudently five/six days a week, with one day to indulge
- doing tai chi daily
- playing the guitar daily
- gardening now and then
- riding a bike on many occasions, like going to the gym or to the market
- going on nature walks and bike rides on a regular basis
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Steps 🚶♀️
Sun 7/28 8,451
Mon 7/29 7,427
Tue 7/30 10,081
I truly don't know how some of you get 15k+ daily steps in! I have to really push and do some house stepping to get up to 10k!3 -
@Franwbrown - I am so impressed with the handmade guitar and it’s great that you’re playing regularly. My son is teaching me but I haven’t practiced enough so I’m only improving at a snail’s pace — but I am improving! Best wishes in building your daily habit. I’d like to play each evening as a wind down from the day.
@LauriWrobo - Congratulations on your progress!
@DaffyGirl88 — Thanks for the link to all those inspiring “must read” posts! I wholeheartedly agree that we tend to overestimate our exercise calories burned while underestimating the energy calories consumed. I don’t measure and weigh everything but I try to pick the higher calorie estimates when tracking food. My new Garmin watch is helping me estimate the exercise calories better. I was somewhat disappointed to see the lower estimate of calories burned compared to MFP exercise information but I hope I’m getting more accurate with my tracking! 🤞
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looneycatblue wrote: »Steps 🚶♀️
I truly don't know how some of you get 15k+ daily steps in! I have to really push and do some house stepping to get up to 10k!
I agree! So many Shape Shifter step counts are amazing to me! Every bit counts though — 🤩1 -
MFP diary shows that I have logged 32 days in a row... takes time, but worth it to me.
I'm focusing in on logging, water, steps and sleep. Making slow progress, but that's okay, this isn't a race, this is a lifestyle.
I was not in the mood for leftovers, or cooking after work, was really thinking about a nice burger & fries! However, I've also wanted to try out a new place near home, Sweet Greens. So after I got home, hubby and I walked down (about 2/3 mi), and picked up some really delicious food. I got a large salad with lots of veggies, chicken and avocado. It was very big, so I split it and had enough for lunch today. Once I started to dig into the salad, I forgot all about my earlier cravings! NSV!!!
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The August habit tracker is now posted. If you would like to track your goals for next month, head on over!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10921007/habit-tracker-august-2024#latest1 -
@looneycatblue well done on 32 days of tracking! i agree, it's well worth the time and i don't aim to be perfect at it. however just the act of trying to log really helps me be mindful. keep at it!
@frankwbrown not sure if by frugally you mean cost wise, but this really resonated with something eye opening about my last 2 months of calorie conscious eating. i'm targetting 1650 calories daily and my food costs have gone way way down compared to the last year or so. choice of food matters of course, but my groceries last a really long time now. i make way less rice because i max out at 100-150 g per meal, then load up on protein and veg. i can usually find fruit and yogurt on sale. my jar of peanut butter is going to last over 2 months at 15 g per morning. i feel like part of my overeating in the past was driven by wanting to finish food before it goes to waste, now i have to buy way less. bonus!3 -
LaurieWrobo wrote: »To continue on with the conversation, I'm sorry I haven't been more engaged as the Team Motivator
So as we come to the end of July, that means August is the last month of the 3rd Quarter and that much closer to the end of 2024
How are you doing with the goals you have set? Do you set new goals every month? Or do you continue with the ones you are working on?
Here's an article on Setting Goals
https://www.betterup.com/blog/how-to-set-goals-and-achieve-them
Let us know what you do to keep going, give your goals a refresh and where you are with them
Hi @LaurieWrobo and great topic!! As one of the Captains, I really feel like I should consistently be setting an example...I have failed in that endeavor but I do keep trying...my nutrition has been especially difficult for the past six months. I feel like I've set and reset my goals a million times just in that amount of time. Over the past week, I'm once again trying to cut my portion sizes down and focus on eating with intermittent fasting, two meals a day and only a snack if I feel I can tell my sugar is getting low.
At my new job, we can no longer eat our lunch at our desk and we have to do our lunches within 12-2. This is difficult to always gauge, with having TEAMS meetings that can pop up at any time and we're an international company with many locations overseas, in Asia, in Europe, in Israel, in the Caribbean and on both east and west coast of the US...very hard to pin down that hour. In any case, I'm really trying and that's the best I can say. My one consistency has been my exercise...walking. Every day, without fail, getting those steps in and setting time aside for intentional walking. I'm proud of that.
So, saying all of that to say...falling is ok, as long as you get back up and keep trying. That's where I am right now. I try not to guilt myself into a bad place, but being honest, I do it a lot. @Pupowl , @izzyred9400 and @PatriceFitnessPal and our motivators @LaurieWrobo and @Cyncia85 really help to keep me upbeat and pushing forward. Thanks to each of you for being who you are!!!
Great question...look forward to reading others answers on this one.
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Thanks for being the leader @jessicakrall8- I know work has been tough and you haven't felt well - I'm trying my best here and hope to hear what others are doing
I've planned my top 10 goals for August and set up my planner - I always look forward to a new month - fresh reset😊3 -
Wednesday Weigh-In
PW: 216.7
CW: 212.9
LTD: 39.7 lbs
Finally back on track this week. Mentally, I am back in the mode of eating healthier and tracking it all.4 -
Good morning
A little over on calories and under on steps, I think there's a connection there. 🤔😁
Wednesday steps
82495 -
Here’s my weekly weigh-in report —
Name: PatriceFitnessPal
PW: 147.4
CW: 145.3
SW: 168
LtD: 22.7
My weight has been a pound or two higher all week so I’m expecting a gain next week, but it feels good to be in closer range to my short-term goal of 140 pounds. Ultimately, I would like to maintain my target weight of 125-130 pounds. Best wishes for the new month Shape Shifters — clean slate!
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DaffyGirl88 wrote: »Good morning
A little over on calories and under on steps, I think there's a connection there. 🤔😁
😂🤣😂
In my view, 8,249 is a solid number of steps @DaffyGirl88. It’s insightful to see the pattern and act on what you’re learning about your own experience though. Good for you — insightful AND funny!
I was playing pickup soccer with some women last night and heard the women on the USA team won their match against Australia. I hope your Royal Australian Air Force colleagues took it in stride. It was a close score so I’m guessing it was an exciting match to watch together. A little rivalry can make it more interesting and fun, I think — as long as everyone is a good sport!
My father was in the Winter Olympics and coached a number of national teams (World Cup, Olympic teams, junior levels). That was years ago (20+ years!) but I still have vivid memories of the friendly and electric atmosphere of the international competitions. Our family experience had its highs and lows but it was always memorable! The athletes are amazing and work so hard over so many grueling training hours.
I usually find myself cheering for the underdog or the first-time medalist but I’m in awe of all the dedication and skill each athlete brings to the sport. There are some favorite repeat athletes I like to follow for their individual character though — love Simone Biles for her strength and compassion on the mental health aspects of dealing with all the pressures. Anyway, I didn’t mean to start rambling on but thanks for prompting my meandering walk down memory lane!2 -
@LaurieWrobo I feel pretty unsure of my goals often and can’t decide what they should be.
My ultimate goal is to be healthy, but what does that look like for me 🤷♀️. According to doctors, I am healthy (excluding biopsy stuff etc, not weight related) My blood work and blood pressure are excellent. Not just good for an overweight person, excellent for any person. I can walk long distances, I can lift heavy things.
So is the weight loss purely vanity? I don’t know. The only medical reason at this point is to lessen the strain on my joints as I age.5 -
PatriceFitnessPal wrote: »DaffyGirl88 wrote: »Good morning
A little over on calories and under on steps, I think there's a connection there. 🤔😁
😂🤣😂
In my view, 8,249 is a solid number of steps @DaffyGirl88. It’s insightful to see the pattern and act on what you’re learning about your own experience though. Good for you — insightful AND funny!
@PatriceFitnessPal Funny is my strong suit. Ask @Krysless2 how many times I've made her spit her coffee out on her monitor. 🤣🤣
And while I'm thinking about it, Happy Birthday Krystal! 🧁🥳💐
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Many of you know I enjoy rowing. The Olympics topic motivated me to share this video that my coach sent to our rowing group yesterday.
It’s an inspiring lesson in never giving up. This team clearly had a plan and followed through perfectly. I think @izzyred9400 will especially enjoy it:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=SYSzPCBkVyUOfTUb&v=2FCOhAbsarQ&feature=youtu.be1 -
Good morning Shape Shifters. Here is my tiny recap for Wednesday. Have a lovely day everyone.
[ Sleep ] 6h 55m ~ 76 score (I was in bed on time, but started to feel really sick and I couldn't sleep)
[ Movement ] Nothing, a hot & lazy day
[ Food ] Overate
[ Steps ] 13.8784 -
Happy August😊3 -
@LaurieWrobo - Thanks for sharing the article about goal setting. This year, I set a number of annual goals that align with the eight dimensions of wellness:
- Health/Physical,
- Emotional,
- Learning/Intellectual,
- Social/Relationships,
- Life Purpose/Spiritual,
- Career/Vocational,
- Financial, and
- Environmental.
My overall goals don’t change much but I’ll set a new objective once I accomplish something. It’s always a work ‘in progress’ but it feels good to check off some of the objectives along the way. I also have a printout of 10 values I try to embody in daily life. The values help guide my decisions. I’m thinking about making a more attractive version of the values list and making it the screensaver view on my computer so I’m reminded of them each time I login. My goals are probably relatively simple compared to others so I should probably make them more aspirational. It’s never too late to dream, right!? 🧐💭🤔2 -
Yes, thanks for the link @LaurieWrobo good article.
I typically set my goals at the beginning of the year. I break them down loosely into the following categories:- Financial and Career
- Physical and Health
- Mental and Educational
- Social and Cultural
- Family and Home
I have a reminder on my calendar to review them the 1st of every month. That helps to keep them in the forefront of my mind and helps me reassess where I am in meeting them. I find some easier to reach than others, like financial or the # of books I want to read this year. Others are more difficult. Unlike @PatriceFitnessPal I don't set new objectives once I cross something off. I like the look of my list being either crossed off or getting shorter. LOL I don't typically set monthly goals but decided to this month because I've gotten so far off track physically. My daily goals for August are:- meet or exceed my step goal
- meet or exceed my water goal
- be under my calorie limit
I haven't used a habit tracker in the past but may try it this month. My goal for tomorrow is to head over to the August thread and do my introduction. LOL
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