Downsizers Team Chat - October 2025
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That is great @gillis1118!
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Good morning team! I just want to thank @HorsesRock9999 for everything she has done as team motivator. Unfortunately, she has to step down from this role. Would anyone else like to step up as team motivator?
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Are you fluent in any other language(s) besides English? If not, which one do you wish you could speak?
I always wanted to learn Spanish. I have tried multiple times and am doing daily lessons again. We will see how it goes!
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cormierannie
Weigh in day Sunday
PW: 132 pounds
CW: 132 pounds
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Great job to the top winners this week @AnnaZimm70 @virgoreader @66keto 🎉
Our team had a slightly rough second week. What is 1 small change you can make to help you this week?
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I really thought about your question, “What did I do differently this week.” To be honest, I didn’t get my steps in, didn’t go to the gym two days and went over calories a couple of days and still got rid of weight. I started on WW June 2022 at 214.8 lbs. and got rid of 50 lbs in about a year - my goal is 60 lbs. when I started (this time) I worked on changing my mindset to perseverance, never giving up. I’m trying to accept that it’s not a weekly thing but it’s all cumulative, if I met all my goals the scale may not show it because of what I did the week before- easy to say but it sucks. I’m doing more weight lifting now so I know that can stall the scale too…it sucks too. All this stuff takes so much work…it’s worth it. 😁
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Here are my steps for last week
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Steps
Sun
12,699
Mon
3,620
Tue
11,724
Wed
5,047
Thur
11,005
Fri
17,774
Sat
12,138
Totals
74,007
Steps
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Step Challenge - Goal 10,000
10/5: 14,233
10/6: 4,123
10/7: 2,396
10/8: 12,060
10/9: 11,063
10/10: 8,616
10/11: 17,093Vertigo episode got me down a couple of days :(
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Wow, I didn't even see that I was on the results!
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Today was a good day at work. Got in a 20 minute walk during lunch. It's starting to get dark earlier at night here…one thing I dislike about the fall. I am sore from yesterday's workout, so didn't get too much other movement in today. About to crochet a little more!
@virgoreader you don't get tagged on the results page, partly why I like to give shout out to folks!
@gillis1118 I love your self reflection. And yes, weight lifting can stall/slow weight loss at first, but it will definitely fall off eventually! And then you will be toned and hopefully have less loose skin!
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October Week 2 Step Results!
Top Steppers:
1st: @Mari33a 74,007 steps
2nd: @ashleyh2100 69,584 steps
3rd: @gillis1118 65,223 steps
Consistent Steppers:
@Mari33a 5/7 days
@ashleyh2100 4/7 days
@gillis1118 4/7 days
In October week 2, you took 246,151 steps! That's more than in week 1! 😄
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A NSV… my workout pants are getting baggy in the waist & thighs. WooHoo!!🎉
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I’m getting tired of my “go to” meals so I’m going to venture & try a new recipe 🤪 Cottage cheese seems to be a super popular ingredient, if it doesn’t specify, does it matter if it’s fat free or full fat or is there not a lot of difference?
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@gillis1118, they say having some fat helps you feel fuller. You could get the 2 percent cottage cheese to try.
I think sometimes we need to shake things up to get out of a plateau or rut. One time when I was doing WW, I was staying OP and not seeing a loss. One week, I was having a bad day and ate a big fast food meal for lunch the day before my weigh in. I thought for sure I would have a gain but I had one of my biggest losses!
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Totally agree, I was a little “off” last week, and still got rid of weight. For me, this whole diet & exercise thing works, it’s gradual and works but not week to week. Does that make sense? Former WW too! Got rid of 54lbs - 6 to go 😁
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Having the same foods helps with consistency, as you know how to make it, and how it works for you, but that does make me feel deprived. I love cooking, so I often find new things to cook. That way, something feels like a treat even when it is healthy. I made a beef and coconut milk Thai curry. I often add an extra vegetable to any dish to make it healthier, so I added cauliflower and broccoli to extend it into more meals and to lower the calories. It tastes delicious, makes me feel like I am cheating, but it completely fit within my calorie budget for the meal without having to sacrifice calories for another meal for the day.
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@lauren _989
@Megan _smartiepants1970 Weigh in day: wednesday PW 233.5 lbs (105,9 kg) CW 231.5 lbs (105,0 kg)
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Got my workout done and have been consistent with it which feels really good.
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We are seeing lots of green this week! Keep it up! 😊
Good day here after a rough one yesterday food wise. I definitely get tired of food after a while. Hubby asked me what I even eat anymore 😂
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Crazy, busy day at work today. So glad to be home. I ended up taking an hour nap, so I hope I can sleep later.
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Announcement!! 📣
@Megan_smartiepants1970 has still been in and out of the hospital. Please keep her in your thoughts as she focuses on her health and recovery.
In the meantime, we’re looking for someone to step in as a co-captain to help keep the team running smoothly. If you’re able to volunteer, your support would be greatly appreciated.
If no one is available to take on the role, we may need to look at redistributing this group among the other existing groups to ensure everyone continues to get the support they need.
Please reach out to me with any questions.
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JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Friday (October 17, 2025)
PW: 245.6
CW: 245.7Oh so close!
@lauren_989 - I certainly understand the need to break up this group if no one steps up to take the lead (I'm committed to a demanding job but could see helping out when I retire) so I just want to say thanks for stepping in to cover for Megan in the meantime as it's appreciated.
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