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  • MargaretLunan
    MargaretLunan Posts: 5,299 Member
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    Any tips from those doing prior challenges, so we can all not only lose weight but learn healthier habits so that we all keep it off? I find the non scale victories such as measurements help when TOM plateus my weight or stacks it on.

    Example NSV:
    Recently I could do my knee high boots up without a risk of them exploding. Major win there!!

    there is a non scale victory section but there is no reason we can not do it here to.the saying inspirational sayings is a great idea.i do not know how to set up a sub section but we can post them here.
    1 : my favorite saying is if at first you do not succeed try try again.
    2: we all know the story of the tortise and the hare slow and steady wins the race this is true in weight loss
    sorry about my spelling

    my non scale victory was a couple days ago, i went to see my specialist and he cut my metformin dose in half removed my water tablet and changed my stomach pill to when needed instead of daily
  • MargaretLunan
    MargaretLunan Posts: 5,299 Member
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    happykee wrote: »
    My biggest problem is how I reward myself after work with food. And then I keep eating until bedtime. Since the time change it is dark outside, so I can't go outside for a walk, etc. I am full of excuses.

    that time of night is when i do most of my mfp work so i do not snack but if i really need to popcorn is great if not loaded with butter and salt or fresh veggys

    I read that as adding veggies to the popcorn. Thanks for making me smile!

    your right that is how it sounds i meant it as two choices
  • MargaretLunan
    MargaretLunan Posts: 5,299 Member
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    MargaretLunan wrote: »
    When I login to MFP, the first thing I see is "31 lbs lost," but I can't help but think that that doesn't excite me nearly as much as thinking about what I've gained. And boy have I gained a lot. Strength, will power, endurance, confidence, some sweet muscles, awesome friends, the list goes on. Sure, the weight loss is exciting, but don't forget that that's just one little part of the bigger picture.
    Lik this is what one of my friends wrote but so true
  • happykee
    happykee Posts: 31 Member
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    No processed food and my sodium levels are really low. BUT, not thirsty and not drinking much water.
  • happykee
    happykee Posts: 31 Member
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    Thanks for the evening snack idea, Margaret, and the popcorn might make me thirsty!
  • Gidgitgoescrazy
    Gidgitgoescrazy Posts: 636 Member
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    To Start off answer the following.
    You should be called: Vikki or Gidgit is fine
    You are from (Timezone): Im in Baltimore, MD so Eastern timezone
    Your weigh in day: Friday
    Favorite exercise: My Physical therapy routine
    Favorite healthy food: Cucumbers
    Struggling Areas (night snacking/lack of motivation/ junk food etc): Weekends
    Do you want to be the team motivator? (Yes/No): I certainly will when I can
    Goal for the week: Not be sick
    Goal for the challenge (35 days): Lose 10pds
    First Day Side Challenge >> Post your starting measurements:


    Hi there team mates, So sorry I missed the first two days, I was sick, missed work, and just feeling blah, blah, blah, I am much better now, and ready to get this thing done ! Although I do have to catch up on some work first thing this morning, so I will be back this afternoon !
  • SamandaIndia
    SamandaIndia Posts: 1,577 Member
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    To Start off answer the following.
    You should be called: Vikki or Gidgit is fine
    You are from (Timezone): Im in Baltimore, MD so Eastern timezone
    Your weigh in day: Friday
    Favorite exercise: My Physical therapy routine
    Favorite healthy food: Cucumbers
    Struggling Areas (night snacking/lack of motivation/ junk food etc): Weekends
    Do you want to be the team motivator? (Yes/No): I certainly will when I can
    Goal for the week: Not be sick
    Goal for the challenge (35 days): Lose 10pds
    First Day Side Challenge >> Post your starting measurements:


    Hi there team mates, So sorry I missed the first two days, I was sick, missed work, and just feeling blah, blah, blah, I am much better now, and ready to get this thing done ! Although I do have to catch up on some work first thing this morning, so I will be back this afternoon !

    Welcome aboard. Time to kick some butt? Or tummy or whatever the right motivational phrase is :)
  • SamandaIndia
    SamandaIndia Posts: 1,577 Member
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    Best copied post candidate, from a different challenge:the NYT yesterday:

    http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/11/17/health/wiredwell-food-diary-super-tracker.html

    It's an interactive that shows how a guy lost 100 pounds over 3 years with the help of food tracking. Check it out!
    Impressive seeing his struggles and choices. Despite some bad pizza binge days he is still ahead of the pack. Lets make blue cew ahead of the pack too.
  • starfishwendy
    starfishwendy Posts: 84 Member
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    Any tips from those doing prior challenges, so we can all not only lose weight but learn healthier habits so that we all keep it off? I find the non scale victories such as measurements help when TOM plateus my weight or stacks it on.

    Example NSV:
    Recently I could do my knee high boots up without a risk of them exploding. Major win there!!

    That's great about the boots! Yesterday I wore a wrap dress that I haven't worn in years because it didn't wrap correctly. Now it does.
  • MargaretLunan
    MargaretLunan Posts: 5,299 Member
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    To Start off answer the following.
    You should be called: Vikki or Gidgit is fine
    You are from (Timezone): Im in Baltimore, MD so Eastern timezone
    Your weigh in day: Friday
    Favorite exercise: My Physical therapy routine
    Favorite healthy food: Cucumbers
    Struggling Areas (night snacking/lack of motivation/ junk food etc): Weekends
    Do you want to be the team motivator? (Yes/No): I certainly will when I can
    Goal for the week: Not be sick
    Goal for the challenge (35 days): Lose 10pds
    First Day Side Challenge >> Post your starting measurements:


    Hi there team mates, So sorry I missed the first two days, I was sick, missed work, and just feeling blah, blah, blah, I am much better now, and ready to get this thing done ! Although I do have to catch up on some work first thing this morning, so I will be back this afternoon !

    hope you feel better we can win this but it will take everyone
  • MargaretLunan
    MargaretLunan Posts: 5,299 Member
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    great team work friending each other
  • Gidgitgoescrazy
    Gidgitgoescrazy Posts: 636 Member
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    No processed foods.......... Hmmmm I woulda totally had that today, except I am having salad for lunch, and well I didn't make my salad dressing. Tomorrow I got this though ! :)
  • MargaretLunan
    MargaretLunan Posts: 5,299 Member
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    No processed foods.......... Hmmmm I woulda totally had that today, except I am having salad for lunch, and well I didn't make my salad dressing. Tomorrow I got this though ! :)

    never even thought of that i had salad dressing and mayo with my lunch but today is about the best i get
  • MargaretLunan
    MargaretLunan Posts: 5,299 Member
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    witch macro are you trying to focus on mine is protein to reach and staying under on all others
  • MargaretLunan
    MargaretLunan Posts: 5,299 Member
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    DanielleM7810
    Darling, open your eyes. You are not made up of those words that hurt you or that number on the scale. Or the expectations that you feel you will never meet. You are made up of nothing more than you. Simply, beautifully, wonderfully, uniquely you. You are a lovely and complex soul. An individually fascinating combination of thoughts, ideas, feelings and emotions. No other is as beautiful as you. Look past the mirror. Look at your soul. Only then will you see yourself as you truly are. Beautiful. So SMILE! And don't forget to LOVE YOURSELF!
  • starfishwendy
    starfishwendy Posts: 84 Member
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    Protein is the macro I'm working towards. I have some chicken breasts baking now.
  • Gidgitgoescrazy
    Gidgitgoescrazy Posts: 636 Member
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    Im working towards fiber, I hit all the other ones usually except fiber.....
  • letngo
    letngo Posts: 17 Member
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    Better day avoiding processed foods today, definitely more conscious of what I'm eating!
  • MargaretLunan
    MargaretLunan Posts: 5,299 Member
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    does anyone have any ideas how to get the rest of the team to sign in.i have reminded them they need to sign in and half of them have not even friended me.
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