WaistAways Team Chat - November 2024
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Happy Monday, I had a good weekend, didn't eat too much bad stuff at all. Did a 4.5 mile walk with my oldest son and his pupper yesterday, that was nice, although he walks much faster than when it's me and hubby, so it took work to keep up with him. lol
Did hiit on Saturday, and pilates yesterday, so I've kept up with my downdog challenge. I kinda gave up on the Darebee program, there were just too many squats, and I can't do squats, or lunges. So it became frustrating trying to figure out what to do instead.
Have a great day !
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@ashleycarole86 - I apologize in advance because I cannot remember what day I went through last week with my step counts, so I might duplicate a day.
Monday, November 11 - 6,794 steps, 3 games of bowling
Tuesday, November 12 - 6,435 steps
Wednesday, November 13 - 7,429 steps, 3 games of bowling
Thursday, November 14 - 4,956 steps
Friday, November 15 - 4,507 steps
Saturday, November 16 - 6,340 steps, 1.5 hours of pickleball
Sunday, November 17 - 6,166 steps, 2 hours of pickleball1 -
@strong_fit_ells - one thing to know about willpower is that it will come and go. Being human means we can't live on 24/7 willpower. You have so much going on, and so much that is stressful! You shouldn't get down on yourself, especially for the things outside of your control. Maybe instead you can focus on one little thing that you can control. That could be having a few more ounces of water today than you did yesterday. Or, making sure you have a piece of fruit or a vegetable at one meal today. Or, saying no to one thing that will sabotage your ultimate health or happiness. Or, having one fewer glass of wine today. It doesn't have to be anything major. It could even be realizing that you are human, you are going through rough time, and it is okay to not feel 100% and not be perfect. You've got support in this group. We are here for you!
@Kali225 - I don't snore (much). You could always take me with you whenever you go somewhere as gorgeous as the picture you shared! I'm glad you had a wonderful time and were able to stick with some healthy habits even on vacation. Also, thank you for sharing the recipe. That looks delicious!
@wishfuljune - That sounds like a lot of meetings. It's good that you have fewer this week. I hope you get caught up on emails and all of your other work.
@cleaneater80 - I agree with the gifts that serve a purpose other than collecting dust or driving consumerism. I am the type that tends to get gifts for people as I find them. If it is April and I see something that reminds me of someone, I get it for them. I will try to hold onto it until Christmas, but sometimes I just don't. Outside of that, I like to plan adventures or activities as gifts.
@lauren_989, I am glad your husband is on the mend. Hopefully he will be weight bearing and back to doing everything for himself soon!
My husband is out of town for a training this week, so I decided to work half days and use PTO for the other half. I have never been this excited to clean and do chores!2 -
Discussion question: Do you have a goal weight you would like to be? Or is it more just a focus on habits and see where the weight goes?
I’m focused on habits—but I have the goal of 157 because it was a goal weight for a summer weight loss change that eluded me. It’s not over until it’s over
11/16/24
Weigh In Day: SATURDAY
PW (Previous Weight): 168.6
CW (Current Weight): 171.0
Sorry for the late weigh-in @Lauren_989 and for tagging me in the discussion questions2 -
Celebrations
Congrats to our top losers this week: @Gidgitgoescrzy @leni1us @MaddawgMadsen!!
Great job to @Gidgitgoescrzy who is down 51 pounds since her heaviest!! 🎉4 -
Thanks for the recipe @Kali225 I am looking forward to trying it!
@MaddawgMadsen enjoy the house to yourself!
Discussion Question: Does anyone else have delicious recipes for vegetables?
I am pretty bland when it comes to veggies, just eating them raw or baked. I do like to add a little parmesan cheese to broccoli though!
Hubby's appointment went well today. He is down to 1 cruch and can put weight on his leg again! Hopefully he will be off this crutch next week. He can walk short distances and slowly work his way up (quarter mile).
So while that's awesome news, I on the other hand am hoping it's still allergies. My throat is now more scratchy than painful, but now I have a cough and stuffy nose. Typical way a cold goes for me. Covid test was negative yesterday, may take another tomorrow just to be safe.2 -
Step update
Nov 8 - 5139
Nov 9 - 4550
Nov 10 - 2839
Nov 11- 1854
Nov 12 - 4131
Nov 13 - 7894
Nov 14 - 9003
Nov 15 - 5157
Nov 16 - 15827
Nov 17 - 54991 -
Nov Week 1 (3-9th) Step Report
#1 @zankash23 69,961
#2 @MaddawgMadsen 66,100
#3 @ashleycarole86 64,491
Consistency awards
#1 @zankash23 7 of 7 days meeting pledge
#2 @MaddawgMadsen @ashleycarole86 and @lauren_989 4 of 7 days meeting pledge
Highest variety of activities award goes to @MaddawgMadsen for getting steps, bowling, and playing pickleball.
Week 2 steps (10-16th) to come once I have everyone's updates2 -
Previous Weight: 157.4 lbs
Current Weight: 156.8 lbs
Work continues to be hectic, but I got plenty of my usual meal prep done yesterday (mostly some variations of chicken breast, ground turkey and ground chicken). I have a long meeting tomorrow, but hoping to squeeze in some sort of movement. Trying the FitBod app to see if that will give me some workout oomph (I need variety!) Hope everyone has a good week
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@MaddawgMadsen you're hired as a vacation buddy! I've got the travel bug now for sure.... I floated the idea of Croatia next summer with my sister, and she said Croatia has a ton of waterfalls, including the most beautiful/visited in Europe?! Sounds amazing.
I slacked on dinner tonight, went with the last bit of leftovers instead of doing my chicken recipe as planned - but that can happen tomorrow. I got an easy lower body, body weight workout in - 15 min, felt good for my hamstrings especially. And I am back into my daily PT habits, which did slack a bit on vacay.
Discussion Question: Does anyone else have delicious recipes for vegetables?
I have a few more favorites, some of which I may have shared before:
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/zucchini-fritters-13025807
https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/caramelized-onion-and-prosciutto-mac-and-cheese/
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Sunday: 7,073
Monday: 8,698
Tuesday: 10,960 + 2.5 mile jog @ 4.2 mph
Wednesday: 6,004 + 60 min body pump class
Thursday: 5,101
Friday: 5,765
Saturday: 9,104 + 45 minutes weights2 -
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I hope everyone is having a good week! I ended up leaving work early, which I hate doing and took a 2.5 hour nap after sleeping 10 hours last night. Idk what bug I picked up, but it's draining me!! 🤧😴2
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PW: 156.8
CW: 156
whoop whoop!!!
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Super busy week but I stayed on track and even managed an extra spin class this!! 3
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PW 141.2
CW 142
I knew this would happen, it's a never ending roller coaster.
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Thursday weigh-in
Username ashleycarole86
PW 272
CW 271.82 -
Discussion Question: Does anyone else have delicious recipes for vegetables?
Nope on a rope. Just olive oil, salt, pepper and play around with spices. (Penzey’s “Revolution” and “Chicago” seasonings are nice) Bake in air fryer/toaster oven for about 10 mins—cover with foil and maybe take off towards end so it can be a little crispy3 -
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Username: Bowens1973
CW: 2502 -
I need to take a pass on the weigh-in this week. My scale stopped working yesterday. When I stepped on it, it zeroed out. So, I weigh 0.0 lbs according to it. Then it kept trying to zero out even without anything on it. It ended up in a perpetual cycle of zeroing out, so I took the batteries out. I put them back in a few minutes later and it started all over again. So, the batteries are out right now until I can take the time to fully investigate it. I try to weigh myself every day, but with my husband being out this week it just hasn't happened. All of that to say I don't have a weight yet, and I haven't had time to troubleshoot my scale.
Discussion Question: Does anyone else have delicious recipes for vegetables?
Air fried (or regular fried) brussel sprouts with a balsamic glaze and walnuts is mouth watering. My husband and I recently got a bottle of garlic truffle flavored olive oil. That over almost any roasted veggie with a little salt and pepper is really good. A little bit of lemon or lemon pepper over green beans or asparagus is tasty especially with chicken or fish. Oh! And, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a cucumber salad is delicious. Last one is using zucchini as pizza crust. When cut into 1/4" - 1/2" (.635 - 1.27 cm) rounds, they make the perfect base for pizza bites. I'll include a picture of recently made, turkey pepperoni pizza bites made on a locally grown yellow squash.
However, in my house we 99% of the time air fry or air roast veggies with a little oil, salt, and pepper. That's it.
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PW 174.9
CW 173.7
Happy Friday everyone! I'm so happy with my weight loss since the scale hasn't been very friendly these past few weeks. I wasn't able to exercise as much as I wanted to this week because I was busy getting the house ready in the evenings for guests who arrived last night. I was successful this week in cutting back on sweets and processed foods. Hopefully I can continue this through the holidays. It will be tough as sweets are my weakness.
We had our first snow fall here in WV yesterday. Today it will be just rain.
@lauren_989 Hope you're feeling better.
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@strong_fit_ells - you are so strong and we are here for you.
I will ask to not weigh in. I've come down with some kind of cold/flu and left with little energy. We did get a good dump of snow and my dog is loving it. No reason not to bundle up and go for a walk.1 -
Friday Weigh In
PW: 255.6 (I think)
CW: 256.0
Actually thought this would be much worse after Mexico!! Sorry it isnt green but I am not traveling for Thanksgiving next week so hope I can see a drop then.1 -
leni1us
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@Kali225 that is awesome you didn't gain that much while on vacation!
@MaddawgMadsen I am going to make those zucchini pizzas! 🤤0 -
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PW=82,20Kg
CW=83,40Kg
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