WaistAways Team Chat - May 2025

Kali225 · May 21

Quick check in! Had a good day of eating, and a great dance cardio session with my girls. Day 2 of my strength challenge tomorrow.

Pearl4686 · May 21

@Alatariel75 that is fabulous!! I'm a little jealous... What an accomplishment.

strong_fit_ells · May 21

@Alatariel75 wow!

You are the Queen of Walking!

My best steps are 35,000 and I did it about 5 years ago while hiking but yours is another level! Congratulations!

lauren_989 · May 22

PW: 201.0

CW: 199.4

Wahoo!!! I made it to onderland while on vacation!!!

lauren_989 · May 22

Thursday weigh-in's:

@Gidgitgoescrzy

@MaddawgMadsen

fourathomej · May 22

WEIGH IN

PW: 156.8

CW : 156.4

tim_1383 · May 22

hi!!

pw: 180.4

CW: 180

Gidgitgoescrzy · May 22

PW 150.2

CW 149.2

I was hoping for better, but it's okay, I think I am on my way to getting myself out of this rut.

Alatariel75 · May 22

PW: 82.4kg

CW: 83.8kg

I'm not mad about it, I'm retaining fluid from the run and from ab day on Wednesday!!

Kali225 · May 23

I am on schedule with week 1 of my workout challenge which feels like a miracle this week. but, eating has continued to be really poor. Likely my 4th straight gain to report tomorrow, boooo.

We have a big storm system rolling through the east coast right now and it looks like the long weekend will be bleh. No kayaking for me! But I am planning a rather large shopping trip. Clothes, Costco, need new work shoes, the works. And at least the poor weather means I can sleep better, because I can cool down my bedroom more easily.

lauren_989 · May 23

Friday weigh-in reminder:

@Kali225

@Pearl4686

lauren_989 · May 23

Ugh work sucked today. They cancelled our meeting on Wednesday and then dropped a bombshell today via email because our meeting was cancelled. And now that leader is out of the office til Wednesday. What a great way to end my day...🤬

YinxFed · May 23

Greetings Friends!

Today is Day 5 of my 30-day Scott Baptie Fat-Loss Challenge, and it's going well! Because I cook most things from scratch anyway, the meal plan has been really easy to follow. It helps that all dishes, so far, are delicious!

I print the weekly recipe pictures and put them on the fridge so hubby stays focused too - and it's working! The challenge also comes with a handy shopping list, so I'm less likely to stray and buy anything inappropriate. I meal prep every 2 or 3 days, which is manageable. Oh, and some of Scott Baptie's recipes are on MFP! What luck!

This weekend will be my first test as I have decided to cut out alcohol for the duration of the challenge, and I intend to go grocery shopping after church on Sunday (for Week 1, I arranged a delivery of my groceries).

Hope everyone has a super weekend. We have a public holiday on Monday, so it's a long weekend here in England.

Pearl4686 · May 23

PW 84.4 kg

CW 84.6 kg

A bit disappointed as I was really good all week. But hopefully it'll come off next week.

Kali225 · May 24

Friday Weigh In - a day late!

CW: 250.6

Ugh. Knew it was coming but still so disappointed to see the wrong decade show its face again

On the other hand, proud of myself for getting through week 1 of my workout challenge! Feeling quite sore but stronger already... and the rain has finally paused this morning so I might try to get some kayaking in before I head to some shopping.

veronica1359 · May 24

PW=85,4Kg
CW=84,6Kg

jessicakrall8 · May 24

The May Week 4 Group Challenge is open and ready to begin on Sunday, May 25th. Please join us for the Walk, Run, MOVE challenge! Set your pace and pick your place, but let's all get moving! Here's your link:

May Week 4 Group Challenge - Walk, Run, MOVE! — MyFitnessPal.com

See you in the chat thread this week…

Jessica 😎

lauren_989 · May 24

@Kali225 you may be retaining some fluid from the new workouts. Keep them up though! It's always good to be strong!

@YinxFed that is awesome you made it to day 5! I didn't realize it came with a meal plan, too. That is awesome! We have a long weekend here too. Do you have plans on Monday?

So the night before, I only slept 2 hours with my mind just getting away from me the whole night. So last night I fell asleep at 7pm haha. I woke up feeling ok this morning, and did a 5.3 mile group walk/run. Lots of fun! Then I came home, at breakfast and weeded in the yard. This afternoon hubby and I are going to the park for a bit and then his friends are coming over. I'm still trying to decide what to make everyone for dinner.

lauren_989 · May 24

Last call for weigh-ins!

lauren_989 · May 24

May Week 2 Step Challenge!

Top Steppers:

1st: @Alatariel75 131,957 steps

2nd: @strong_fit_ells 104,372 steps

3rd: @lauren_989 63,957 steps

Steppers and their pledges:

@Alatariel75 7/7 days

@Kali225 6/7 days

@lauren_989 5/7 days

@zankash23 4/7 days

@strong_fit_ells 3/7 days

@angelaor84 3/7 days

Great job steppers! For the second week, we took a total of 468,953 steps!!

zankash23 · May 24

PW: 142.1
CW: 141.5

Alatariel75 · May 25

This time last week I was absolutely buzzing from not only finishing but smashing my trail run, and now I'm tried, depressed and have been eating like an idiot. I think I used up all my happy chemicals and I'm struggling to replenish…

Kali225 · May 25

@Alatariel75 ugh sorry to hear that. I would also put myself in the boat of "eating like an idiot" this past week+. Currently dreaming up my meal plan for this week, trying to get myself inspired with a mix of healthy stuff (chicken and broccoli recipes), and things that will keep me interested in the meal by Thursday (potatoes).

I had a pretty fun time shopping yesterday. I was out for almost 6 hours! I really needed a new pair of shoes for everyday at the office, so I got a simple pair of black loafers at DSW, a new set of my favorite sandals (brand called Italian Shoemakers - they are such pretty flip-flop style shoes, and they last a surprising amount of time for being inexpensive!), and a pair of casual white sneakers. The only sneakers I currently own are running shoes, and I hate how they look with jeans when going out to dinner or the like. I also got a bunch of new tank tops for working out, a dress for work that is a shocking US size 14 (a bit tight in the top but the skirt is so pretty and it has pockets!), some socks, and a jumpsuit and plain long ribbed summery dress from Old Navy. I never think to shop there, but wow, everything was so cheap. I was thrilled, and a good way to get all my steps on such a crummy weather day.

@lauren_989 I think I want to go on the support team for this week + June if that's okay! I foresee some more ups and downs and probably water weight moves as I continue to recover from coming off my medication. Need to level set a bit before heading into the real summer months.

YinxFed · May 25

@Kali225 That sounds like a fun shopping day—thank you for sharing your purchases with us! I'm rather ambivalent about shopping (non-food), and I get really wound up when I can't find what I want. Immediately. I normally have to build in regular reward stops. For example, if I successfully buy the first item on my list, I can sit down and have an indulgent coffee (normally at a pavement cafe so that I can get some quality people watching done). The next reward might be to buy a pair of custom earrings. And so it goes on… And that's why I only do it once every 18 months or so!

lauren_989 · May 25

Haha @YinxFed I'm the same way! And don't get me started on bathing suits!

@Kali225 Sure! I will move you to support, but please check in and let us know what you are up to. And I totally misread the first part of your post. I thought you needed different shoes every day of the work week 😂