January 24 - 30
NewOR2015
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This is the last week of the first month of the year.
How are we doing? Is 2016 the year we get Slim by Summer?
How are we doing? Is 2016 the year we get Slim by Summer?
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I had a slow start to weight loss this month as the 1st couple of weeks were filled with temptations. I am back on track and this morning I dropped from BMI "Obese" to "Overweight". I am so happy to be overweight! 2016 is a year of events for me, the 1st being a baby shower next Saturday. It's for my niece and my sister has invited everyone we've ever known (she loves a party). I am still overweight but I will arrive feeling my best and looking much healthier than I have in a long time. Our old friends are all ages and sizes so it's not a young skinny fest. I simply want to be my best self and not be worried about ending up in any pictures. Thanks for asking @NewOR2015. How's you're new year going?0
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January seems like little progress, but when I look back to where I was a year ago it is totally awesome!!!! My feet and knees are happy to be carrying 39 lbs less than a year ago, and I am sure that my heart is happy too. So, as slow as Jan 2016 has been, I'll take it. I am "severely obese" which is much less scary than the label "morbidly obese". 2016 will take me to plain old "obese" and some day I will be in your shoes, @Living360, just "overweight" until I hit goal!0
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Wow, 39 pounds in a year is great progress! I told someone the other day, 1 pound is a big deal and if she was forgetting that to pick up a pound of butter. And if she loses only .25 that's still one whole cube. You're doing great! I'm glad to have you in our group.0
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I think I did pretty well this month and I am looking forward to finishing out the month strong. I am less than two pounds away from being in the "overweight" category. I haven't been there in I don't know how long. I am trying not to beat myself up too much from indulging yesterday. I am meal prepping today and getting my week ready to go.
Emotionally I am just kind of in a funk right now. To be honest, I feel like I indulge too much when I drink. I am considering foregoing drinking altogether but I love love love wine and the whole wine tasting experience and environment. I'd like to be one of those people who can have a couple of drinks and be okay.0 -
We all have something we love to eat or drink, and it is up to us to decide if it's worth it. During the holidays I ate too many sweets, logged them, and still tried to stay near my calorie limit. I know this was not a healthy thing to do...living on sugar. Sometimes I don't make the best decisions, but I'm learning as I continue my journey.0
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When I started my weight lose excursion I was obese then I found MFP and right now I am literally one lb in the healthy weight range. My goal is to have a good 5 lbs dividing me from the yellow zone before I go to the Dr's in march easier said than done.0
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I had a slow start to weight loss this month as the 1st couple of weeks were filled with temptations. I am back on track and this morning I dropped from BMI "Obese" to "Overweight". I am so happy to be overweight! 2016 is a year of events for me, the 1st being a baby shower next Saturday. It's for my niece and my sister has invited everyone we've ever known (she loves a party). I am still overweight but I will arrive feeling my best and looking much healthier than I have in a long time. Our old friends are all ages and sizes so it's not a young skinny fest. I simply want to be my best self and not be worried about ending up in any pictures. Thanks for asking @NewOR2015. How's you're new year going?
That is awesome! Well done...
I'm not really loosing, but I don't have much to lose and have not been eating as well as I should. I'm going to be strict with getting clean food low in carbs in my diet. Back to the closest thing to normal routine I get and hopefully all the idiotic drama amoung my friends is sorted out now!0 -
I'm working every day this week so my focus is going to be simple just watch my eating and make every calorie count. I do feel better when I pack my calories with nutrition.0
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I had a good workout this morning and I feel better emotionally/mentally. I am ready to take on the rest of January. I can't believe this month is almost over! My goal this week is to continue to keep my nutrition in check and am hoping to win two DietBets that I am in right now that end on the 1st. I am swapping two of my high carb days with low carb days to see if this makes a difference.
On a different note, I am Jewish and today is the beginning of Tu Bishvat, which is the Jewish New Year of Trees. I did some reading and meditation on this yesterday and learned that is also a time for us to "come out of hard shells and emerge as green shoots of hope." This rang true for me, as I am still working on removing my hard shell and revealing my ideal life and body, like a new tree. So hang strong, little trees, we have a long journey ahead of us, but it's totally worth it.
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I'm going to reflect on that..."green shoots of hope".0
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My parents planted 3 trees in their front yard one for each of their children. Well lo and behold my tree died. I have struggled with the darn tree being gone and even last week my mom said just because the tree is gone doesn't mean you don't exist. I really like the thought of being a green shoot of hope. Thanks for sharing that.0
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@MrsVelapanur I love this season you've shared with us.
@2020pinktogo maybe there is something to the original tree not being there any more. Time to plant a tree that reflects the new you.
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It was a nice day today. For some reason I felt lazy again. I didn't want to go for my walk, but I did. I wish I were a naturally energetic person. The librarian at the school in which I tutor has so much energy that I get tired just watching her.0
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Missed training last night. Was all ready and then I just felt sick. Fell asleep before 8:00 and got up around 6:00!! Felt great today, but my schedule didn't allow for training. Tried to shift it around, but can't so today is rest day!! Probably need it...0
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On track today. Very routine day. I'll take it.0
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On track is good...mine is the same. I got up early, went to the gym for cardio, and am on track with my food. I am pretty tired today, though. I don't think I sleep very well with my hubby in the bed. Occasionally I have him sleep in the guest room just because I am such a light sleeper.0
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Today was a foodie day at work, Mango Cake, Pound Cake, Muffins . . . I went for fruit and half a muffin, a small sliver of Mango Cake because the person who brought it really wanted me to try it and a bite of pound cake. I skipped lunch but still will be over today even with a light dinner. I logged it and tomorrow I'll begin again and so it goes.0
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@CaptainBoing A rest day now & then for you is well-deserved.
@Living360 We all go through days like that. As long as you get back on track, you're good.
@MrsVelapanur Sweet dreams 0 -
Have been out of town for the past week. Did really well until the last day. I've decided to wait until Friday morning to weigh so that I have a couple of days to recover. So far the year's going okay. I'm looking forward to a better February.0
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Nothing new today. Everything rather routine. I'll say that is a good day.0
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Ok I had 2 people ask me if I was sick and dying. No I lost weight then they said On purpose? Well anyway as I look like death I went and got my hair trimmed. this is another thing I am working on I'm not so sure about. I'm working on growing out my hair and quite frankly I miss my short sassy hair and I haven't even hit my chin yet. I can honestly say the growing of the hair is harder than the losing of the weight. If my hair grew fast maybe I wouldn't get so antsy. I'm giving it til Easter then I may just say forget it I like the sassy me better.0
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I've read this on other threads...about people being asked if they are sick and dying. I guess the world is so used to seeing overweight people that thinner people are just an oddity.0
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I found it quite depressing.0
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I love my short hair. It is so convenient! I get irritated when it gets in my eyes so have regular bookings with my hairdresser to make it as short as possible! It is much easier for all my sports and quick and easy to wash and dry. The lady time I grew it out, the process was so annoying, I don't know if I will ever grow it again.0
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This morning my hubby who met me with long hair goes I thought you went to get your hair cut? I said I got it trimmed I'm trying to grow it out and he goes Why? this from the man who has complained about my short hair from the day I got it cut short. I totally don't understand men at all. I feel better about saying I'm going til easter then I may say bring back the sassy me. LOL we shall see. I'm going to go and time my route for jury duty this morning. Have a great day everyone!!!!
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Ah, jury duty. My hubby got his green card in 2014 and had jury duty for the first time last week. He was disappointed he didn't get called to serve.
As for hair, in a perfect world, I would have long, luscious locks...but I was born with thin, fine hair. I keep it medium length with layers to make it look thicker. If you feel sassy/sexy/confident with your short hair, then I say go for it.
How is everyone's week going? I feel like this week is just dragging. It's only Thursday! On a good note, yesterday I finished all of my requirements and got my sign off to submit my application for my administrative credential. This would allow me to apply for school leadership jobs, like principal, assistant principal, etc. I have been working on this since 2012 and am very glad to be done with it. Now time to apply for jobs!0 -
Good luck for the job applications and well done on getting the credential!
My week is not great. For various reasons I have only been to two training sessions and have now been advised to take a break until Monday due to a muscle spasm. When I don't train I eat rubbish... However I am getting lots of reading done!0 -
2020pinktogo wrote: »... I'm working on growing out my hair and quite frankly I miss my short sassy hair and I haven't even hit my chin yet. I can honestly say the growing of the hair is harder than the losing of the weight. If my hair grew fast maybe I wouldn't get so antsy. I'm giving it til Easter then I may just say forget it I like the sassy me better.
My hair was long in the 80s. I cut it for my job and have always regretted it. I look much better with the short, sassy cuts. But--- I've decided to let mine grow too. It's getting down to the shoulders now. I figure I can last at least until the end of summer. I told my husband and sons I was letting it grow even if I had to buy a cute short wig to wear on particularly bad hair days! We'll see.
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MrsVelapanur wrote: »Ah, jury duty. My hubby got his green card in 2014 and had jury duty for the first time last week. He was disappointed he didn't get called to serve.
Yep, sometimes inconvenient, but always an honor to be willing to serve.0
