20 pounds by Easter challenge
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Good morning, losers! Happy Tuesday!
Tami..great loss!
Esther..I am so excited at the prospect of you finally getting your knees! The trip overs sounds awesome!
Ray..it takes a while, but you will get the right one!
Barbie, Janice, Nancy, Cristina, Steph, and Marie ...hi there!
Four more weeks for the July 4 challenge.
Hope you all have a great day!
It's rainy and humid here, but I'm still going to the gym for body pump and need to go to store AGAIN!
Stay strong!
Connie0 -
That a good one Barbie. Good advise from your dad's We all could used that advise on our weight loss journey used a good attitude about it
Which remind me of a question. I have this morning.
what have your life change since starting the Easter Challenge?
My answer....... Found .a plan that is suitable for me and I think I have for sure at least I hope so..
Found so many friends here on the Mitsfit bunch such a nice supported group. And getting to know Connie and her support has kept me going We are all from difference part of the world but we are all in the same boat, our only wish is tofeel fantastic in our clothes. let's keep fighting this battle we have Lets finish the fight right here on the Easter Challenge
God Bless you all.
Marie0 -
That a good one Barbie. Good advise from your dad's We all could used that advise on our weight loss journey used a good attitude about it
Which remind me of a question. I have this morning.
what have your life change since starting the Easter Challenge?
My answer....... Found .a plan that is suitable for me and I think I have for sure at least I hope so..
Found so many friends here on the Mitsfit bunch such a nice supported group. And getting to know Connie and her support has kept me going We are all from difference part of the world but we are all in the same boat, our only wish is tofeel fantastic in our clothes. let's keep fighting this battle we have Lets finish the fight right here on the Easter Challenge
God Bless you all.
Marie
My life has changed for the better since meeting you, Marie, and the rest of the Easter misfit bunch! This thread has kept me focused on the task at hand. It is hard to keep up the fight, and I'm not so sure today that I am going to win it. Every day it is a monumental struggle to stay above water and sometimes I feel like I am drowning in a sea of self pity.
God bless you, too, Marie.
Connie
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I hear ya, Connie I am struggling with getting down to my ticker weight. I have not changed it in a long time.
I weigh everyday and yesterday I caved and had a chocolate bar Grrr! I should know better. My calories were still under
but that's not the point. We have a club cruise coming up this weekend and a pot luck on Saturday night.
It is hard this summer with all the pot luck dinners. I do go around the table now first, then go back and pick what
I want and don't go back for seconds. That is one thing I have learned.
Esther - Good luck with the apt. and hope all goes well.
Shirley0 -
hi all,
I am floating in the self pity boat this morning, it is a place I don't like to let myself or others go. my little guy is still struggling a bit, he doesn't really see it but I do. last night, I went to town on the mms and feel gross and guilty this morning! I have been so good and was down so hopefully after a few days....we need to get off the glass is half empty and go to the glass is half full! things are not that bad! we are all healthy, ester is getting new knees, summer is here, marie found a plan that works and we are all making progress whether it is inches or lbs.
I am grateful to have this place to go to and for the dog
no judgement!!
XO,
Stephanie0 -
Good morning ladies,
My life is definitely better since finding this MFP group. Connie and Marie are such great motivators and embraced
me in such a warm way when I joined this group. Then I got to know all of you wonderful ladies and I am so grateful for
each one of you.
This is a unique group from all over the place and I enjoy sharing our happy times as well as our struggles on this
weight loss journey.
It is so difficult for me to lose weight and has been for the last several years but I want to press on and hopefully one
day I will not hate to look in the mirror and see I see now.
What is so difficult for me is wrestling with the same few pounds, down then up, over and over!!! Gets to be a struggle.
Thankfully I am down 1.1 pounds this morning but the sad thing about it is that is .5 lb from my lowest on the Easter challenge.
Nancy
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Stephanie, I had a close call with M&Ms last night too. I felt so hungry yesterday because I got up earlier but didn't go to bed earlier, so I had the same amount of calories to stretch over an extended day, and I was peering in the pantry and almost grabbed the bag of peanut M&Ms. Don't get down on yourself, just change things around today, because there's no point worrying about yesterday.
My life has changed thanks to the Easter Challenge. This has kept me accountable much longer than I've ever been before with weight loss. If I didn't have you all and MFP I would have given up and given in months ago, and I would have been back at a very unhealthy weight again. And unhappy in the process. Being able to come here and see your all's success, or to vent over life things, is a privilege for me. I am very happy to be on this journey with all of you. 0 -
Nancy I fave the same problem. In the 7 years I
I have bounce around on five pounds. Up and down.. slow going but the older we get the harder to lose. What work in fourth does not work as we age.and nothing else in our body works like it used too except for our bladder and it work overtime.At least in my case.
So now what news. Jerry and I go to Walmart to pick up sone good food. And etc. I am wanting a pattern for a pleasant blouse so will check there patterns out. They have some pretty polka dots fabric there I will like to get, maybe ki can get a figure like Dasiy Maet
This is our warmest day coming up today 94 degrees so lots of ice tea today.
Have a great day and remember We shall overcome. Marie 0 -
Hot cloudy with a little bit of sprinkles here in the high desert. I'm in transition. Got a new job working with children with autism. I'm only in the training phase right now. I'm singing with the worship team at my church again. So excited about that. Transition can be stressful but it is necessary to get to a better place.0
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One thing that helped me was to expand my focus from weight loss to health, fitness, and longevity. The more I learned about eating for health, fitness, and longevity, the less willing I was to feed myself anything that didn't contribute to those goals. It wasn't enough to just stay under a calorie number, it was essential that every calorie contributed to well being and none of them contributed to diminishing health. Also, the healthier I ate, the more energy I had and the more active I was and the more calories I burned. Above all, do not be discouraged and never, never, never give up Barbie 0
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Stephanie- I can relate, I have been doing as Nancy the same pounds up and down. At night I have carbonated water and lemon to try and not eat. The carbonated water does fill you up. I didn't weigh today but will tomorrow I usually weigh every day if not, I am in real trouble.
Today I went to the dermologist and got an all clean on my skin. She did give me a presciption for Retinol A to diminish some
bumps I have on my face. I hope it works, some days I don't care and some days I want laser which I would have to pay for.
So I will try this first. All things I want done are considered cosmetic.
One more apt today and then done. I wanted to walk but the weather just keeps on raining. Maybe after dinner I can squeeze
a walk in.
Shirley
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I love your pictures you posted on the golden Sneakers. Groups. But have one question do you all dressed up to go sailing. By the way your husband looks like a movie star at the wheele in his suit and tie. I am so used to my family dress in there fishing clothes. Well they got here that the guys wear Jean to church and funerals nothing formal any ,more. And I guess the girls do to but really have not notice. Or paid attention to it. Time has really change. What happen to the Sunday going to meeting clothes? Bye bye Marie0
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I agree Marie, I think more people should dress up more often. I know I wish I would! I find it just makes me feel good when I'm dressed up(though rare).
@Sunnyfarm It sounds like you're going to be doing a lot of good at your new job.0 -
My sinuses have went nuts, and the draining, makes my throat hurt, more, I had a rough night trying to sleep last night and blowing my nose all night, I ended up taking some medicine in the middle of the night, and I took more today, I hope I get over this pretty fast. On a good note my husband feels alot better. Its beautiful here today, I wish I felt like enjoying it. I dont normally have this, not sure if is upper resportory infection or just sinuses. Well gotta go, I hope everyone else is doing well.
Janice0 -
I hope you feel better tomorrow, Janice! The weather was wonderful today. I got bored sitting inside and went and sat on the deck by the pool today, it was just too nice out to not enjoy a little bit of it.
I have a roaming headache/migraine tonight, not sure what's up with that. Hopefully it's gone by morning. We should have some house showings lined up for us on Friday, so I'm looking forward to that. Hopefully I'll have a good weigh-in that morning, and have good progress house hunting after that. That's of course assuming that some of the houses come back as not being in "flood zones", we'll be looking in Shepherdsville on Friday.
I'm feeling like zero progress so far this week, I hope the scale surprises me, in a good way, on weigh-day.
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Well sweet Rachel, you are due for a good surprise on the home front ❤ sending good thoughts your way! There is no way in my neck of the woods realtors would get away with that more than once, let alone what you have experienced. Insofar as the flood insurance is concerned, be aware it was brought on to recoup the huge claims paid by FEMA and the large insurance companies from New Orleans, Sandy and the like. A couple years ago my friend bought a house on a river that has zero chance of ever flooding because the house sits high above on the lot, but FEMA stepped in and he had to pay huge for flood insurance because of the portion of land that touched the river. We just recently figured out we could hire a firm to review the flood records and actual lot site, and within weeks got a decision from fema they could exclude the possibility of flood insurance. I think we were quoted originally$2000 but only ended up paying $600 to get the exclusion. Just a thought, not actually knowing where you are looking 0
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Good morning, misfits and losers! Happy Wednesday! Looks pretty quiet it here right now, but you guys were busy yesterday. Good see to everyone and know that we're still committed to the same goal. I was looking at the sheet that I filled out when I started the personal training in December. My goals were to improve: strength, endurance, flexibility, and weight loss...in that order. It's good for me to remember my "why" and remain committed to it. I am working on those goals I set for myself in December. My strength, endurance, flexibility, and weight have improved, and I am in much better health than I was 6 months ago. Today I feel that I am a winner because I am well on my way to meeting/ exceeding all the goals I have set for myself. It is a lifestyle, and I am committed to being the healthiest I can be to avoid major health issues later on. Thanks guys! You never know what little thing you may say in your post that strikes a chord in someone who really needs to hear it in that particular moment!
Make it a great day, losers! Connie 0 -
hi all,
feeing better today!! heading into the city for some appointments and meetings. will check in later!!
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Hello, friends! I see my GP for my annual exam in two weeks. I was really hoping to be down on the scale, but alas... I won't be. At least my BP has been good on my meds. That's a positive.
I think I will start looking toward my next personal challenge date of my wedding anniversary (Oct. 24). That's 20 weeks from now. I hope to lose 20 lb by then. 1 lb a week seems fairly reasonable (maybe!).
Glad to have gotten the opportunity to catch up on all your posts!
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I have lost 2 post already but did want to get one off before we head out to the hearing aid place. Connie so flag to hear you are in a plosives mood today you have had a wonderful six months and if you can do it in the next 6 months you will have a wonderful year
Want to let Esther we are all praying she get wonderful news with her doc.
Becky will be with you in reaching your new goal
For Oct. 24 you can do it
Steph hi girl glad you are feeling better
Janice hope you get over that sinuse infection I had it last year and it lasted 6 months . Really wore me out
Let's all have a fabulous event day Marie 0 -
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Good Morning to everyone,
Connie, I so agree with you everything you said in you post this morning. I know my strength has improved,
have less abdominal flab and in general feel healthier. That is something to be happy about!!! Although I have
felt like giving up at times, I am so happy to say again I am here for the long haul and am committed to reach
my goal and beyond with all of you wonderful ladies.
Have a happy Wednesday,
Nancy
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Tami, thank you! We can use all the good thoughts possible with this process. It's really sad what FEMA is doing with these new "flood zones", it's literally kicking people out of their homes. There are quite a few nice houses on the market now because the owners can't afford the new insurance costs. I wish we could try the exclusion process, but I feel like in this area we might have more trouble than it's worth. I do feel very bad for the home owners who are having to sell because of it though. I was doing a little reading on the FEMA flood zones the other night and it looks like they're able to label property as a flood zone when it has as little as a "1% chance" of flooding within a year. It's terrible. I mean, even my second-floor apartment has a 1% chance of flooding. :P Hopefully Friday goes well though.
We'll probably be going down to my in-law's on Friday night after looking at houses. My husband ordered me a Fitbit Flex (yay!), and whenever he orders from Amazon it defaults to his parent's address, so it should be there waiting for me by Friday. I would assume we'll stay the night there, so it may be another high calorie weekend for me. As long as I see a loss on Friday, it will be ok.
Connie, your positive attitude and approach is what will make you successful!
Becky, I hope your appointment goes well. And if you dedicate yourself to the process, I'm sure you'll see a nice loss by your anniversary.
I need to figure out something good to eat and hit the gym. I think I'm getting a little bored with my normal workout this week, so I'm going to throw some elliptical in there. I really do feel stuck as far as weight this week, I hope last weekend didn't actually do me in!
Have a great Wednesday!
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Looks like it's going to get hot. I need to get a curtain on the window over my stairs it points directly at the thermistat and it already says 80 degrees at 8am.
Barbie and Connie I wish they had a like button. Thank you both for the encouraging words. Right now my goal is to log on everyday even on days when I'm feeling low or the day is busy.
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Hello Gals,
Today was Yoga class and I am glad it was a gentle but holding postures longer. I was tired today didn't sleep like I should
have last night. Today is my cleaning day and i have to get moving. I just finished lunch, a smoothie. I did pick up a few
things after Yoga and its nice being in a small town where people know you. She saved my goods until tomorrow so
I can get the Senior discount. Yay! I have a hair apt tomorrow so I can pick it up after.
I am glad you are feeling better, Connie and Stephanie. Connie, you are the rock here to keep us going. Marie you are
the discipline with your new eating plan to keep us going. I am so happy you have found something that works.
Well got on the scale and it was down, but that doesn't mean anything. I did get a walk in yesterday after my two apts.
I better get moving and get this cleaning done.
Marie - Yes some of the club members do dress up but most don't. Its like everything people just
don't dress up anymore like they used to. Remember dressing up when going a plane trip. I do !
Shirley
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You all are doing great, just keeping up with lives and struggles. I know I don't generally post in here, but I do read along. I am over on the July thread regular-like. It's going to be close on that goal, but I am thinking it will at least be better than when I started!
I plan to continue on and like Becky I'll have a new goal of another 20 down for the fall. And another 20 down for Spring hopefully I can hop back into the Easter group for reals when it comes around again.
Keep up the good fight, up or down the efforts continue to inspire me and others.0
I use the excuse of little buttons and fat fingers on the phone. And some of my daughters friends are dyslexic so they always text typos. 
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