Downsizers Team Chat - September 2025
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Oh, boy do I ever feel your frustration. I keep a meticulous food diary, go to the gym 5 days a week (exercise classes & weight machines), get at least 10K steps most days & am in calorie deficit every day. I have been going up & down the same two pounds for months. On a positive note π I took my measurements when I began MFP in February and have lost an inch in my waist & two inches in my stomach. I really want to get rid of 10 pounds- I want to see that number! I got rid of 50 lbs. (WW) this last 10 is a bi%ch.
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I retired last December. I was an elementary teacher for 37 years & was exhausted at the end of the day, never exercised. I did follow WW and got rid of 50 lbs. Now, I get up every morning, plan out my meals for the day & then go to the gym. I take exercise classes & use weight machines. Honestly, Iβve never exercised consistently like this, I feel better & look better than I ever have. Something to look forward too π
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I hate when that scale works against us. I weigh every day, know I shouldnβt π€·πΌββοΈ so I know how frustrating it can be. Have to stick with it - change (although slow at times) will happen.
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Would it be possible to change my weigh in day to Sunday? Would it be better to wait until October?
About your stress eatingβ¦ Iβve been thinking π€ Do you pre plan your food for the day? I usually plan first thing in the morning or the night before. A lot of times, I deviate from the plan but for me, itβs a good base plan. Hate to say it, itβs corny (an old WW adage) - Failing to Plan is Planning to Failβ I was hours away from my mom when she was sick & realized I needed to be in shape (mentally & physically) to help when the time came.
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@gillis1118 sure we can change your weigh-in to Sundays! Do you want to weigh in tomorrow, or be excused until next Sunday?
I also find myself eating better if I plan my day ahead of time. I used to do it more regularly, but have been slacking recently. I also haven't been tracking at all, which is never a good thing. I tracked yesterday and have today planned out π
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Let me start tomorrow. My Fitbit is Sunday-Saturday so I thought it would be easier to track data. I think I might be a little obsessed but Iβm sure Iβm not the only one. π€£π. Planning my day definitely helps π
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The September Week 3 Group Challenge is open and ready to begin on Sunday, Sep 14th. Please join us for a week of Taking Time for Emotional Care and dedicate some daily time to your own self-care! Here's your link:
September Week 3 Group Challenge - Taking Time for Emotional Care β MyFitnessPal.com
See you in the chat thread!
Jessica π
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Steps
Sun
12,735
Mon
13,691
Tue
14,383
Wed
7,147
Thur
13,975
Fri
11,907
Sat
15,820
Totals
89,658
Steps
@lauren_989
Hereβs my steps. I hope ur Dad is doing ok. My mum is still in hospital so I understand ur stress. The first week I ate badly too & did no exercise. Then I realised this was stressing me even more so have been making sure I get the exercise fitted in & have been eating better3 -
@virgoreader when I start working out (especially weights), I tend to gain weight for the first few weeks. As your muscles work, they retain water to help with healing. Give it time and trust the process!
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inshapeCK
PW: 149.5 pounds
CW: 149.1 pounds
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lauren_989
@Megan _smartiepants1970
Step Challenge - Goal 6000
9/7 sun 2358
9/8 mon 3860
9/9 tue 2131
9/10 wed 6764
9/11 thur 1944
9/12 fri 1968
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Thanks, @lauren_989, I know I'm starting to feel better and the scale isn't the best way to measure progress, it's just one way. I'll be interested to see what my measurements are when I measure again.
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Good morning everyone, I hope everyone is enjoying themselves. We took a little trip this week, and it shows. Not being able to plan and make my own meals shows up on the scale pretty quickly!
Member: rwillems
Weigh-day: Sunday
PW: 263.0 lbs
CW: 264.8 lbs Ouch!
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Good morning everyone! @HorsesRock9999 has been doing an amazing job as team motivator!! Is anyone interested (or 2 people) in becoming a co-captain for this wonderful team? When @Megan_smartiepants1970 comes back, it is ok to have 3 co-captains!
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Misty_Putnam94
PW: 158.4
CW: 157.6 (0.8 loss)
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ShockinglyFit
Weigh-In Day: Sunday
PW: 166.7
CW: 165
I was sick yesterday so that helped, but I am really excited about 165 because that was my weight when I opened the myfitnesspal account. I didn't do anything with it, but that number keeps showing up on my reports.
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cormierannie
Weigh in day Sunday
PW: 132 pounds
CW: 132 pounds
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is there a step challenge this week? I saw the self help one but am interested in a step πππ
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@gillis1118 just our regular step challenge this week for each individual team! Do you want to join?
Whew, busy day today with lots of walking. It was gorgeous outside! Spent most of the day outside weeding, walking, reading! I need a weekend from my weekend π
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Shout out to the top winners this week @gillis1118 @jimboden3 @rwillems π₯³
Almost half the team was in the green! π
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Step Challenge - Goal 12,000
9/7: 13,693
9/8: 13,043
9/9: 12,589
9/10: 17,649
9/11: 12,674
9/12: 7,974
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We are driving to the beach. Staying with my husband's aunt tonight and then a hotel on the beach starting tomorrow! π
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@lauren_989 Sounds like fun! Enjoy!
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@Megan _smartiepants1970 Weigh in day: wednesday PW 223.5 lbs (101,4kg) CW 220.7 lbs (100,1kg)
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@virgoreader Totally understand! Itβs the long haul and I know it can be so frustrating! Keep going and it will work!!
@AnnaZimm70 Still down from last week, great job! I was also up this morning and know I have been eating right, etc. I had more sodium yesterday than normal and drank a lot of water.. Itβs hot here! Haha! But, I know I am making the right steps in achieving my goal. We got it!
@jimboden3 Nice loss! I am working on sleeping more as well.
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