PatriceFitnessPal Member

Hello Shape Shifters! Here’s my weekly weigh-in report — Name: Patrice Weigh-in day: Thursday PW: 143.4 CW: 143.9 SW: 168 Ltd: 24.1 I was excused from the team weigh-in last week because I was traveling. The team I was working with on the island of Saipan was very welcoming and in the pacific islands culture that means…

Hello Shape Shifters! I’m glad to hear your finger surgery went well @CasandraW. I heard that finger injuries a can be especially painful because there are more nerves so I hope you recover quickly! I’m guessing rehab will be important to make sure you regain your dexterity and range of motion, too. Take care!! Great steps…

Congratulations on finishing the marathon AND qualifying for the Boston marathon! Does that mean you’ll be running again in April this year? Or can you enter any future Boston marathon because your finish time is documented? Is that a new personal best running time, too? I’m guessing they have qualifying times for…

Here are a few photos from my business trip to Saipan. After our meetings, we drove to Bird Island, where we saw many birds flying, as well as two sharks, two turtles, and a school of fish swimming below. This one is from a beautiful location with a tragic story about the devastating loss of life during the Battle of…

@SavageMrsMoose - I’ll be sending positive vibes your way, too! I’m connecting through Houston tonight to catch my last flight home so I’m sure there will be some local news and energy because of the race. Enjoy!

Thank you! 🙏🏼 I think they have to weigh me and my luggage to make sure the plane from Guam to Saipan is balanced, but I’m hoping the scale is on one side of the counter and only the airline staff on the other side will see the display! 😬

Congratulations on reaching a new milestone @JenHul — that’s fantastic! Welcome back, @bearchested!

@jessicakrall8 and @Pupowl — I’m traveling to Saipan for work tomorrow and I’m not sure if I’ll have access to a scale. Should I update you once I get to the hotel or would you prefer that I request to be excused now and just weigh in next Thursday? I return on Sunday evening, January 14th. Thanks for your guidance. I…

My older son returned to Boston yesterday and my younger son drove back to South Carolina today because their university classes begin this week. It was nice to have them both here and also celebrating the Christmas holiday with our extended family in Boston. They spent a lot of time with their friends but we got a…

@abowersgirl and @tatilove1988 - Welcome! I agree with @Pupowl that it’s worth celebrating every weigh-in we report, whether we register a loss or gain. I like your attitude about building healthy habits and trusting that following the process will eventually lead us to our goals in a sustainable way. We’re creating…

@CasandraW - Yikes! 😬 I’m sorry you got hurt while protecting your dog. I hope you feel better soon and neither of you had a lingering effects. That can be such a scary experience! ❤️‍🩹 @Pupowl - I love the photos and your stories of daily walks feels calming to me. This is a clear sign that I should incorporate more…

Hello Shape Shifters! Here’s my weekly weigh-in report — Name: Patrice Weigh-in day: Thursday PW: 142.9 CW: 143.4 SW: 168 Ltd: 24.6 There are still some food items in our kitchen that I wouldn’t usually buy so I’m not going to panic about the gain. I wasn’t exercising regularly while in Boston caring for my relatives and…

I imagine you need some recovery time after working so many hours without a break during the holiday season. You’ll get that energy back after some focused time to rest! Best wishes! ❤️‍🩹

@CassandraW —I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. It’s so difficult to see our children suffer, and it must be especially difficult to deal with the complexity of emotions you’re likely feeling. I’m sure your children are gaining strength and learning resilience with you as a role model. Congratulations on establishing a…

Sorry for the ridiculously long introduction!

Hello Shape Shifters, and welcome to all the new and returning members! I’m Patrice, a 57 year old woman from the USA. I’ve been living in the Washington, DC area with my husband for almost 30 years and we raised our two sons here. They are visiting now, but they’ll be returning to their college classes next weekend. My…

Congratulations to the Shape Shifter team members who posted a loss this week, especially since the F2F group had a collective gain overall!! 🎉🎉🎉 The holidays can be a challenging time to sustain our fitness and health nutrition routines, but it’s the longterm habits that are most important. A few days a year won’t…

We also have a lot of December birthdays. My aunt was born December 26, niece’s (older brother’s daughters) have back-to-back birthdays on December 27 and 28. My uncle’s birthday was December 3 and my other niece (sister’s daughter) was born on December 10. I hope you enjoyed all your celebrations!!

@Zaxa2021 - You’ve got this! I hope everything went well with your run. It will probably be easier to work your way back to your usual routine now that the holiday season is winding down. I remember how vigilant we had to be with our toddlers to keep them out of trouble when they were so curious about the lights,…

Thank you for the holiday wishes, @izzyred9400! I was also busy cooking, chauffeuring, and hosting so I can relate to your over-ambitious feelings! I’m staying at my sister’s house while she is traveling with her husband and daughter. So, I enjoyed Christmas dinner with my nephew (their son/brother), my mother, and my…

Welcome back, @abowersgirl! It can be difficult to navigate to the community so I’m glad you didn’t give up on us. I bookmark the monthly discussion page and then scroll to the bottom of the community’ page and click on the bookmarks link so I can get back to our Shape Shifters page. @frankwbrown always has helpful…

Hello Shape Shifters! Here’s my weekly weigh-in. Name: PatriceFitnessPal Weigh-in day: Thursday PW: 143.3 CW: 142.9 SW: 168 Ltd: 25.1 Best wishes to everyone. I hope you’re making progress toward your goals!

@SavageMrsMoose — Beautiful puzzles! That’s a nice cozy way to spend family time. I’m so glad you’re enjoying your time together skiing, watching the special local films, etc. It must be gorgeous this time of year and I also love the sense of community you describe. Our neighbors gather at many traditional local events and…

Your walking habit is impressive, @Pupowl. Keep up the good work. I love your tenacity! I haven’t been keeping up with the group as much as I’d like, but I’ve enjoyed reading your stories of family get-togethers — and seeing the photos you’ve shared! @Itadakimasu7 - Your story about the Aurora Borealis made me smile.…

Sorry for posting late. Here’s my weekly weigh-in. Name: PatriceFitnessPal Weigh-in day: Thursday PW: 144.5 CW: 143.3 SW: 168 Ltd: 24.7 I hope everyone is doing well this week!

Congratulations on the win @LaurieWrobo! Great job to all the Shape Shifter team members who led the group in losses this week! 🎉🎉🎉 I enjoy the photos of your elk neighbors @Itadakimasu7! When I’m driving at night, I sometimes worry about hitting a deer so I’m always very aware of the woodland surroundings. The elk are…

I’m not sure why my weigh-in was so high yesterday but I was relieved to see that the number on the scale was down 2.5 pounds lower without any changes in eating or other behavior since yesterday. I worked out with the personal trainer as usual for 30 minutes at our weekly session, but also had some higher calorie snacks.…

I apologize for the setback amidst so many fantastic losses. Here’s my weekly weigh-in. Name: PatriceFitnessPal Weigh-in day: Thursday PW: 142.7 CW: 144.5 SW: 168 Ltd: 23.5 😬😳😮😱😟🙄😬 — I just moved into the overweight’ BMI for my height. I’m going to start working out more as a way to refocus. I always eat better when I have…

Congratulations on building your walking habit @Pupowl! Your post is inspiring me! @Armygirlarmyof1 - I hope you get some relief from your knee pain soon after your surgery! ❤️‍🩹 I like @SavageMrsMoose’s idea of walking the beautiful racing course @frankwbrown. I agree with @Itadakimasu7 — You can take pride in taking a…

What a beautiful, round number, and an amazing accomplishment. That’s fantastic and I smile every time I see a photo of you with your friends, family, and the exercise clients you are inspiring through your work! Congratulations on living your best life and inspiring others! I love the way you’re ‘paying it forward’ by…