Motivation, Success and Frustration Sharing!
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@Rachel0778 I will be laying on the couch. The Bf said he might get me Chinese, but money is super tight right now.0
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Missy: It is amazing how much better you do with a workout partner. Congrats on the promotion!!! Way to go!! Proud of you!
Melanie: Hope you feel better… Not a fun start to the week.
Eva: That’s awesome of you to help those doggies get adopted! 2 large meals… I wonder if I could do that or not… Hmmm…
Nicole: I know it sounds so stupid but that was the brick I needed. I kept thinking I had to eat how I could survive a lifestyle and I can easily eat to maintain… it’s eating to lose that’s hard! Hope you can keep the kids from the nasty bug. Sucks it ruined your v-day plans but nice of the kids for arranging it for you!
Buffy the Derby Slayer: Awesome! Nice job on lead jammer!
Just living vicariously through you! Sounds like you have a great Valentines Day in store!
Janetay: No cupcakes are wonky! Looks delicious!
So yesterday I ate good again… saved room for those stuffed pork chops! YUM! Then Lexi and I hit the gym for an hour and a half plus.. the plus is the hydro massage beds! HA! We’re spoiling ourselves! She kicked my *kitten* once again! Having problems with my left calf… It’s really tight… I’m sure I just need to stretch it better and massage it out! Tonight hubby is making seafood for Valentine’s day… That is always our go to for special occasions! I bought him cheese, Munster Curds, Moral Cheddar and garlic baked cheese, also chocolate truffles and a new pair of jeans that he will question, but his a** will look good in them! LOL! He wanted a light pair of denim jeans… so I’m coming through! No Wranglers… my dad wears wranglers. HA! Hope you all have a great Valentine’s Day and may your significant others not buy you chocolate unless it’s to die for and can fit a bite in your calorie goals!0 -
I've been using the prong collar for pulling dogs for 20+ years. You have to put it high on the neck, behind the ears, you have to leave the leash loose & "pop" it quick only when pulling. you can use a slip lead also but it has to be behind the ears & make a figure 8 & quick turns every so often while walking, so your pup doesnt know when you're going to do it, that way he'll pay attention to you. Today it was foggy to drive to dog park & didn't want to miss my 11:30 gym class, so...I took Grizzly out for 30min bike ride, I ride about 4 blocks then walk for 1-2 & repeat, then 2 walks with the otheres, so it took 90 minutes! then went to my gym class, I'm heading to act,(dog rescue) soon. busy day0
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I wish you can edit posts, I forgot the main thing...don't leave the house walking your dog till he's calm, you go out the door first. It sets the whole walk mood. If he likes to bolt out the door, wait by the door till he calms down, open the door a little & say "uhuh" or the like till he calms down, then open door a little more & so on till he doesn't bolt out the door. The key is to wait till he's calm, not just sitting, waiting excitedly to leave., This takes a while in the begining but really worth it.0
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New here and how about 100 lbs to get rid of how do i join this group? If it is a group. Not sure how this all works. But ive been on and off of mfp many times but never to advantage of all it has to offer, but i do know tht support and motivarion and success stories is wat i need to keep myself on the right track.0
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Hi all, what I did with most of my time at the animal rescue today was clean out this white mamma & 4 black puppies, she had 8, 4 got adopted. what puppies do most is poop!! it took me close to an hour to pick up a ton of newspaper with poop, poop in between newspaper & sanitized the floor. The good thing is I didn't hurt my bad right arm, tendonitis didn't bother me. But when I was signing out, Angelina, girl pit bul came running in from outside & jumped up on my back & I got several scratches, ugh. Hubby put some hydrogen peroxide on it.0 -
dlites, hit the little yellow star on the top right to add to favorites, if there's something else you do, I'm sure someone else here can tell you0
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@dlites46 - welcome! As @evamutt says, tag the thread with the yellow star then just keep coming back to chat - it's a good place to be!
Rachel - good to hear you are feeling better. Sometimes, we just need to stop and take time for ourselves.
Nicole - what a lovely gesture from your kids - it's nice to have a night away but so sorry you weren't able to enjoy it fully. Hope you are feeling better this week.
Shy - sounds like you are well and truly back on the right track. I must try and do the same thing - just lost my thread a bit over the last week or so.
@melaniedscott - hope you are starting to feel better, it's a horrible time of year for all these kinds of things going around.
@Meg_DeLaCruz - welcome!
@gemwolf110 - congratulations, so pleased for you!! What a great place to be with more social hours - I bet you enjoyed that cake!
@cheryllynn513 - welcome!
So the cupcakes turned out pretty good - not quite the sugar overload that I was concerned they might be! We had a quiet valentines evening in - a nice meal, small bottle of bubbly - and cupcakes! Back at work today after two days off so lots of e-mails and stuff to catch up on. I also have a phone interview today for a job far closer to home - very early stages but wish me luck, hopefully I can do enough that they want to meet me! Have a good Wednesday all
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Janet. Good luck with your phone interview. Sounds like you had a great night in. You wonky cupcakes look yummy.
Evamutt. What a great job. Played by with puppy's. Even if it does include picking up poop.
Shy. You and Lexi are killing it at the gym.
Dlites46. Welcome to the group. Please add me as a friend. This is a great place to be.
Nothing new to report here hope everyone has a great hump day.0 -
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Well first I have got to say I am so happy to recognize some of the names still on this board. I have been away for about 4 months but now I am back.
It has been a tiring 4 months to say the least with a lot of changes.
I had to go back to work so my schedule is all different. I was so used to morning workouts with a variety of activities. My new hours are 6:30am to 3:30pm (production planner for a factory) which I love, but I am now working out in the afternoon and can really only fit in my original trainer. I am going to miss my aerial yoga.
I was also on couch sitting duty per doctors orders for the past 3 months until he was able to remove my ovary that decided to grow an appendage the size of a grapefruit. With the holidays all the emergencies were ahead of me getting under the year end insurance cap.
So I finally got the all clear to go back to the gym on Monday and am dedicated to lose the 15 pounds I put on from my last vacation and the holidays. One pound from goal weight and I lost it, oh well...
So today and am sore as hell but looking forward to connecting with everyone again.
Started logging my food and activities, trying to remember how to log everything again, lol.
This afternoon it is back to the gym hoping I am able to do anything, the art of sitting and standing is not real pretty today.
Have a great one everyone.
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Welcome newcomers, keep posting!
@ngolden3320 Hope you had a great valentines day!
@janetay01 Your valentines day sounds exactly like mine! I hope your interview goes well!
@Evamutt I love the puppy photo! And thank you for the suggestions. I might have to try a slip leash. I'm hesitant on the pronged collar because my Dad tried it with my childhood dog and she still pulled so hard she warped the metal prongs with her neck...and Chance is bigger than her.
@ShyCush6 Your valentines night sounds wonderful! Sorry to hear about your calf. Have you tried foam rolling?
@jdelaroy Did you end up getting the Chinese food?
Valentine's Day was a lot of fun, but between the potluck at the indulgent dinner my stomach is a bit sore! Luckily I have no major holidays coming up for a long time. I woke up before my alarm this morning so I was able to get some light yoga in before work and the dog and I will do a walk after work. I'm keeping it nice and light today since I have derby and personal training tomorrow. Hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday!0 -
Welcome back @FitEqualsSmile! I'm so sorry to hear about your surgery. I'm glad to hear you're healing up and able to get back at it! Sorry to hear that aerial yoga doesn't have any afternoon/evening classes
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Eva: Sounds like you had a great day! Lots of exercise! Cute puppy pictures!!
Dlites46 & Sarah: Welcome! You are now part of the group! Check in as often as you can! Update us and hopefully we can help along your journey!
Janetay: Sounds like you had a nice Valentine and yummy cupcakes too! Good luck on your phone interview!!
Nicole: Hope you had a great day… glad you could check in!
Missy: So glad you are going to have time to focus on yourself with a normal schedule and less overtime! Quiche… Yummy! Good for you taking time to prep meals!
FitEqualsSmile: Welcome Back! Sorry to hear of your new appendage! Yikes! Glad you are recovered and ready to get back at it! Good luck back at the gym and one step at a time! You got this!
Rachel: Foam rolling… I need to try that! My hubby was nice and massaged it last night! It feels so much better today! Way to get some yoga in this morning! I’m hoping to get a dog walk in tonight as well!
So yesterday I took a day of rest. It felt fantastic and just what my calf needed. I saved up enough calories to enjoy an amazing dinner my hubby prepared and a glass of Sangria! Yum! He fixed so much food! But it was all delicious! Shrimp Scampi, Crab Ravioli Alfredo and shrimp cocktail in homemade cocktail sauce! I can't eat the store bought stuff any more after his! Yum! Topped off with a heart of Lindor Truffles… my favorite! I indulged in ONE! He even massaged my tight calf and I hit the elliptical this morning and it felt so much better! I am on a high right now… I really feel like I can do this… I really want you all to know you can do this too! It’s such a good feeling and I want to thank you all for being here on this journey and sharing your stories, struggles and successes! I love seeing pictures of you all and the amazing changes you have made! Gives me the courage to do it and not be afraid I can’t!0 -
I am already sick of Being stuck at home. I miss walking and the gym. No driving for two weeks. So I have to rely on family. Luckily they are awesome. Must focus on not eating everything in sight.
I didn't get Chinese food last night. I wasn't up for eating much. Decided to wait for it.
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Hi, I'm Debbie, same here on the curse of the 'sweet tooth'!! Also trying to cut back on the diet drinks..I'm getting better but not completely eradicated them. I tend to behave all day with my meals and calories then have a silly 'blow out' later on in the day when I'm tired. Would love to hear success stories, make new friends0
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@ShyCush6 - it is good to be back. One positive is I am in front of the computer all day so I have no excuse not to check with everyone. Sounds like you had a great V-Day. My hubby did not make it home until 8 last night so we are celebrating this weekend. Go a movie and dinner before our darts league on Saturday. That is going to kill me, being in a bar for 2 hours a week and not drinking while playing darts, LOL
I have definitely realized how lucky I am. One of my co-works has stage 3 breast cancer, her reconstruction is Monday, and one of my employees has MS. Makes you realize a few extra pounds, no big deal.
@Rachel0778 - I would love to get some yoga in before work but I already wake up at 4:40, so nope...0 -
Hi Debbie - I will tell you I am back today after a few month away but this board is great. It helped me lose 50 pounds (of which I kept 35 off before some medical issues), so it works. The one thing I have been able to do is cut the soda. For me it was cold turkey, I wanted to eliminate the sugar and artificial sweeteners from my diet so I switched to Poland Spring Water. It is carbonated and flavored but no sweetening at all. Works for me. I also drink Hint Water, which is flavor water without the carbonation. I have stuck to this for over a year and really can not even stand the taste of soda any longer. The only time I will occasionally indulge is a fountain soda at the movie theater.
The one big success, weigh your food and write it down. People might think you are crazy, but it works!!
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I just realized I don't get notifications if I am tagged in a comment post! Darn! Hope you all had a great Valentine's Day! I lost 3 lbs last week... worried I'll be up a little from that loss after last weekend and yesterday but hopefully by Friday it'll even out. 0
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Today I am SO wiped out from the few days of intense exercise & cleaning at the rescue. I've been jogging intermittently when walking & I'm new to doing that. Already had to do an errand & went to dog park, now I'm giving a friend a ride to pick up her newly spayed kitten. I haven't felt this tired for a very long time & it just gives me an appetite since I'm longing for "comfort" foods, I'll see how it goes today, I'll try my best. I'm sorry you're stuck at home for a while jdelaroy, I think I would feel the same way, hang in there.0
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Jdelaroy: Sorry you are stuck at home. I can’t blame you… I would be going stir crazy as well!
Welcome Debbie! Please post often. Share your stories! Successes, struggles or life problems! We are here to help you on your journey!
FitEqualsSmile: Hey lady… I hear you about not drinking when you are in a bar… Here is what I’ve been doing… Not the best but it is better than some options… I do a single tall Vodka/Diet 7.. It’s 65ish calories… I sometimes ad Mio to it to spice up the flavor… then I do a water and then another drink… I have found that works! I want to join a Euchre league… I suck at darts! But always fun to get out of the house! Sorry to hear of your co-workers… it sure is scary out there… so we have a few extra pounds… we are actually blessed!0 -
Welcome to all the newcomers and welcome back @FitEqualsSmile
Hubby and I don't celebrate Valentine's Day, went to our fave restaurant a few years ago but it was just awful so we said never again!!! We always treat ourselves anyway so don't need a hallmark day to do it!!!!
We were in Belfast last weekend for a concert and being touristy, fabulous city!
Of course I ate and drank way too much, like my total body weight in vodka!!!
Couldn't face ww Monday because I knew I'd be up! I'll go tomorrow instead!
Father in law is going for surgery on Friday...has to have half his lung removed due to cancer so fingers crossed all goes well. It will be a stressful weekend I'm sure.
Just back from my piloxing class, 4th week and I'm loving it!! Great workout! Sweating that vodka out of my pores!!!0 -
Hi everyone! It's already Wednesday, this week is getting away on me! I had tons to catch up on with the thread! Sounds like everyone had a nice valentine's day - I did too. drank a little too much wine, but had the nicest dinner at home. Fresh ravioli stuffed with portabello mushrooms, with alfredo sauce, and chicken breasts, and asparagus. I don't like going out on the day because the restaurants are too busy, so hubs and I are going for sushi for dinner tonight to our favorite hole in the wall. I'm going to limit it, and log everything!
Jane - that quilt looks amazing, you're making great progress. And those cupcakes looked good to me! not wonky! was that fondant? I bake a lot, but I've never used fondant before! Let us know if that phone interview went well or if you decided it wasn't up your alley.
Rachel - hot mama on skates in your new pic! Looks great, Buffy! Love the name. Yes, you have been super busy for a while now, glad that you could take some time for yourself to recharge. We are all searching for balance of some sort - yours is time, mine is amount of wine?? LOL!!
Missy - congrats on getting the promotion! we were all sending you tons of positive vibes, and it worked! That will be awesome, you can work during the day, get your gym time in, and have evenings with the fiance and pups! Sounds perfect.
Karen - I have been wondering how you've been! I thought you fell off the cruise ship and sailed away somewhere hot and stayed there! LOL. Sorry about your medical issues, very happy they are dealt with. I'm in the same boat, lost 35 lbs last year, and gained back a bunch. But still here, and still trying! We can do this!
Shy - Another win at the meat raffle! SWEET! I've decided that I'm going to have to try to host my own meat raffle here one day. HA! I wonder if anyone would show up! I'm so glad to hear that things have clicked for you - that is awesome. It's funny because this morning I had one of those duh moments - of thinking "Joy, eat LESS food".... LOL! That will definitely help in this battle! Of course I know that saying "eat less, exercise more" - but don't really pay attention. I've also been in maintenance mode (not on purpose of course) for months now. Because I keep eating too much, and not exercising consistently enough.
Eva - I think your job of working with dogs every day would be a dream. Much better than sitting at a computer screen all day! hopefully those scratches are healing up, and the rest of those puppies get adopted out!
Nic - that is too funny, getting a nice hotel room for the night from the kids for v-day, and falling asleep! man, we are getting old! can't even stay up to shag anymore!
Welcome to the new peeps, feel free to add me! I'm booked into spin after work today, haven't been for a few weeks. I felt a bit bored and needed a bit of a break, but I'm ready to get back at it today!0 -
@ShyCush6 Glad you were able to take a rest day. Your valentine's meal sounds incredible, I'm jealous!
@jdelaroy So sorry to hear you're stuck at home these two week. I hope they go by quickly and you don't get too stir crazy
Welcome @debsydoo556
@FitEqualsSmile No way I'd be going early if I had to wake up that early for work, yikes! As far as the bar goes, I tend to stick with a glass of red. That way I can slowly sip it so it lasts a long time and is typically around 150 calories
@bluepoppies777 Your Valentines Day and sushi date both sound wonderful! We stay away from restaurants on Valentines Day too. Instead he cooks me dinner at home and we snuggle on the couch with the dog
@tazzy2911 We don't go out for the holiday either but I'll take any excuse to have my SO cook fancy food for me Sorry to hear about your father in law, I hope everything goes well!
@Evamutt I bet the puppies appreciate your jogging intervals when you're walking them! That's definitely one way to burn out all of your and their energy!
@kristinak48 Congrats on your loss! Hit the star at the top of the page to get notifications when people post
I had a wonderfully relaxing evening last night. The weather was nice enough to take my dog for a long walk around the neighborhood. I had a bit of cabin fever so I started looking up different tropical vacations. We're thinking about maybe doing a last minute cruise in June or August depending on when my SO can get off work. It was so much fun looking up locations and different adventures we could take part in! I've never been on a cruise, does anyone have any tips or suggestions if we do decide to go?0 -
@evamutt - hope all went well last night. I used to feel like that every Monday. I would meet my trainer, then work outside in the yard all day, go to yoga and then pickleball with the husband. At least that won't be happening now that I am back to work, LOL
@ShyCush6 - we think along the same lines. I was thinking of sticking with vodka tonic.
@tazzy2911 - I will keep your father-in-law in my thoughts. That is scary stuff.
@bluepoppies777 - dinner sounds great. As @tazzy2911 said the service and food normally stink. We are also hitting up our local favorite on Saturday and might go a little crazy and see a movie.
@Rachel0778 - we love to cruise. We went on our longest on yet - 17 nights - through the Panama Canal last fall. It was wonderful. As for suggestions, a lot depends on $$. We booked so early we got a suite for the first time ever. Dirt cheap compared to what they normally would sell for. Let me tell you, as my husband said, once you go suite, you never retreat. It was wonderful. No so much the room but we had a private dining room for just suite people and the food was wonderful and the service was out of this world. There was no wait and it was no so noisy as the mail dining room which I always hated (so over crowded). If you are heavy drinkers definitely think about the drink package but waiting and purchase in on board as it is normally cheaper. Now as far as cruise lines. We love Celebrity. It is just a step above, we think anyway. The little bump in cost is worth the extra space and service. We also found their food and entertainment was better.
Holy crow am I sore. Second day at the gym yesterday. We did upper body and my legs were still killing me. They are feeling a little better but standing up still no great. Can not wait until this initial soreness is gone. I hit the gym again after work today and then I get to spend my night ironing, talk about a party at my house.
Hope everyone has a great day.
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Kristina: Great job on the loss!
Eva: Hope yesterday went well… sometimes we just need a break… you’ve been real busy!
Sinead: Sounds like you had a great trip to Belfast! Awesome! Also sounds like you followed my footsteps with drinking your body weight in Vodka! LOL! Best of luck to your father-in-law. Prayers coming your way!!
Joy: Your Valentines dinner sounds amazing! Chad and I are wanting to try out a new sushi place in town… It’s been a few weeks now.. we better get there soon! I’m waiting patiently. Hope you enjoyed yours last night! I’ve never used fondent either… Jane, you’ll have to tell us how it is to work with! You could easily host your own meat raffle!! Go out buy a bunch of yummy meats and some paint stir sticks for paddles! I’m sure your friends would love it!! Keep up the great work with spin!!
Buffy: ohhhh… a cruise… so jealous! Sounds fabulous! My suggestion would be to do excursions… We didn’t at one port and it was kind of blah… If there would have been a beach closer it would have been great… Also, I have heard, never done, but it is beneficial to do the drink package as if you add them all up you probably paid for it anyway if you guys are planning to have some cocktails.
Missy: That would be very hard to be on opposite shifts with your fiancé… But absence makes the heart fonder? Hope all goes well. Is he happy with switching to 2nd?
Karen: Your cruises sound amazing!! Thanks for the tips! I’ll remember those! Hope your soreness goes away… but you are doing great!! Have fun? Ironing…. My least favorite thing in the world!
So I managed a small workout last night… not as long as I would like but still a good day with my morning workout as well! I ate great again and ignored the hubby’s ice cream at 9pm last night as we are cuddled on the couch… ugh! I didn’t even say one word about it! Totally ignored it!! Otherwise my night was filled with folding 3 loads of laundry and putting it away! FUN! Managed a good workout this morning and hoping for a walk with the pup since we didn’t get it last night! Managed to chase her this morning around the yard for a bit before work as well! Making a homemade carrot cake tonight as well for a party this Saturday. The host loves carrot cake and I didn’t get it made for her birthday so this will do! Have a great day ladies!0 -
@ShyCush6 - have you tried Arctic Freeze yet? Ice cream is the one thing, well and cake, I really miss. This is no Panda Paws but it is pretty good. You can eat the whole container for 300 calories and it is loaded with protein. Tons of flavors. Love the birthday cake and chocolate mint.
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FitEqualsSmile wrote: »@ShyCush6 - have you tried Arctic Freeze yet? Ice cream is the one thing, well and cake, I really miss. This is no Panda Paws but it is pretty good. You can eat the whole container for 300 calories and it is loaded with protein. Tons of flavors. Love the birthday cake and chocolate mint.
OMG! I'm all over that!!! Thanks for the heads up! I will look for it!! I really miss cake too! That is why I am indulging in carrot cake this weekend! One piece! That's it!! It's "Carrot" It's good for me?! Right?! LOL!1 -
It was raining this morning so didn't take dogs out. Went to gym class then worked a little on the machines after. I have no idea how many calories to put down for that class. from what I see, mfp only has calories for aerobic type exercises. Me & best friend were supposed to meet after lunch, but she flaked out on me, again grrr. I'm still kind of tired tho & its dark & cloudy today so I'll put on some chicken soup. I feel so unmotivated to walk dogs today but if I miss a day taking them out, it bothers me all day. I just feel like listening to music & reading & maybe go thru my clothes again & get rid of whats too big. They're just taking up space.0
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I hope everyone is having a wonderful Friday. So far so good on this end. Looking forward to a great weekend. I am in Western New York and it is supposed to be in the 50's on Saturday. Totally looking forward to it. Hoping to get a walk in with the dogs, as wait for it...with the snow gone the yard picked up after the dogs. It is so gross out there.
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