Feb 28 - March 5

NewOR2015

Hey, everyone! Can you believe we are getting into MARCH now? Time flies when you're having fun.

How was your weekend? And what new goals do you have for the week ahead?

NewOR2015

I did alright with my calorie goal but did not do as much walking as I should. This coming week I plan to make up for that with some longer walks.

SweetPeasMom55

Ok I did well with doing my exercise first BUT...... hubby bought pizza and I had it two days in a row stayed in my calories but I have such a flour intolerance that my joints are swollen and my body is in rough shape from it even up a few lbs. When will I ever learn.

Living360

I'm back on track today with a solid commitment to eat healthy, be active every day and lose more weight. I was derailed in Feb, not even sure why. I still have a lot of family commitments coming this year and a big birthday in exactly 10 months. My plan is to reach my goal weight by December 29th, one week at a time. I can do this and not to sound sappy but your support is what gives me the understanding it is possible. I'm scheduled to work at least 50 hours this week so it will be a long one. I grocery shopped and cooked yesterday so I have good meals to get me through. Have a nice day and a great week!

JMarcella57

Hi, I haven't checked in for awhile. But the second half of February has found me getting back on track after a bit of a stall in January into the first part of February. During the month of February, I actually took something of a break from life (as much as I could). Today finds me with some better habits and ready to more fully reengage.

2020pinktogo - When I eat pizza, the sodium will cause my weight to shoot up a pound or two. It always amazes me.

NewOR2015 - I also want to do more walking and now that the temperatures are nicer, I fully expect that to happen. I wanted to enjoy the outdoors this weekend, but was determined to start March with a clean house. So, I didn't go for the walks, but I was certainly moving around inside.

Living360 - Best wishes with your goals. Obviously, planning and cooking ahead makes all the difference. This is an area that I continue to work on doing better. I'm working to reach my goal weight by July 4th (Independence Day). We can do this!

Wishing everyone a wonderful and successful week.

NewOR2015

@JMarcella57 Welcome back! I had a stall myself, but things finally got going again. I feel like I have "grown up" and no longer want to quit in frustration when things don't go exactly like I want them to.

Dory_42

I am going to be on limited exercise for a while, probably the whole month, maybe up to 6 weeks, due to concussion. I does mean that I can focus on rehabilitation for my knee so I can get back to fencing as that is slow and controlled movement, but with less hectic training, I will have to be cautious with my eating.

JMarcella57

My goal this week is to start regularly walking/running. Temperature is no longer an excuse not to start. The weather is gorgeous here!

CaptainBoing - Congrats on Bronze. Take care of yourself and enjoy the rehab time.

TrishV2013

After an indulgent Oscar Sunday, I am back on track. I took Monday off to rest/clean up from our party that we had on Sunday night. My eating and drinking was way off but I enjoyed myself. I skipped the gym on Monday but made it in this morning for a good workout session. My goal this week is to get in five days of exercise, which I accomplished last week. On Saturday my hubby and I went shopping and I bought two new dresses from the Loft and one of them was in a size medium.

My husband leaves for India on the 10th and I am leaving the 17th. Between now and then we have so much packing to do for our move. It's a little overwhelming to think about but it is a nice feeling to be getting rid of some things and moving to a new place that is better suited for our needs.

JMarcella57

MrsVelapanur wrote: »

...On Saturday my hubby and I went shopping and I bought two new dresses from the Loft and one of them was in a size medium.

My husband leaves for India on the 10th and I am leaving the 17th. Between now and then we have so much packing to do for our move. It's a little overwhelming to think about but it is a nice feeling to be getting rid of some things and moving to a new place that is better suited for our needs.

Congrats on the dress shopping! Sounds like some exciting things going on in your life with the move to India. Look forward to hearing more about this transition!

SweetPeasMom55

Well my shopping day went down the tubes we are expecting a big storm so my mom said she was afraid to venture out and then she said HMMMM... You don't sound right ? Damn she is good LOL I'm just a little sick and I was going to cancel our outing anyway but I didn't want to worry her and was going to blame the weather.

@MrsVelapanur the fact that your condo is closer to your work will be such a blessing. When you save time you can use the time to do something for you. I give everyone who travels a lot of kudos. I truly don't like to fly I hate the feeling when you take off and land. I must look a wreck cause someone always volunteers to hold my hand men, women maybe they just want me to open my eyes and stop looking like the world is ending. LOL

By the way does anyone take probiotics and what's your thought on them?

TrishV2013

@JMarcella57 - We're not moving to India but we are going for 2-3 weeks; however, right when we get back, we're moving to a new condo that is closer to my work. We have a lot to do between now and when we leave. Ideally, I'd like to have our current apartment packed so we can just move things when we return on April 1.

@2020pinktogo - I have used probiotics on and off and like them. I just need to remember to take them. Digestion is more at ease, less stomach upset, etc.

NewOR2015

Okay, it's March now. I told myself that I would start my squats in March. Will I do it? Right now, I'm not in the mood. Later tonight I will do my best to make myself do it. I've already done my walking for today. I'm pretty used to that now. It's time to add something new...squats.

Living360

@NewOR2015 I added rowing squats yesterday. Must not have the form down correctly because I feel no soreness, lol. I am back to exercising as I committed to for March but did not do well on my eating today. I worked from home and did too much snacking. My dad is in town from Hot Springs Arkansas and we are taking him out to dinner tonight. I will try to order well; this restaurant does not serve large portions but it will be difficult to count today's calories. I already have my breakfast and lunch ready for tomorrow . . . so I will begin again. My goal this month includes working on my commitment to healthy eating every day within my calorie allowance. Challenging!

Dory_42

On the probiotic discussion. I have used them on occasion but never found any effect personally. I am on some now simply because my friend have me her left overs (she can't use them for some reason). I do know that if you are given them to take while you are on antibiotics, don't. Wait until you finish the antibiotic course and then start taking the probiotics. Antibiotics kill all the cultures in your digestive system so trying to add to them at the same time is pointless. Probiotics help to grow the healthy cultures but so does yogurt and such like.

I'm getting on with some house cleaning and catching up with friends today. Very low key but I'm already bored of watching TV and it is difficult to concentrate on reading for very long.

TrishV2013

I was going to ask how everyone's "granny fanny" was doing. I have upped exercises focused on my glutes and I can definitely feel a difference. I am sure I will start to see my results soon. I was checking myself in the dressing room mirror on Saturday and was happy with what I saw.

SweetPeasMom55

Well you know what I have noticed now I have that crepe paper skin you know the one where they advertise gold bond lotion for. UGH I feel like you get one thing not looking too bad and another section goes down the tubes. LOL

NewOR2015

I did 3 squats yesterday. That's it. On the third one I heard my right knee pop. It did not hurt at all, but I did not want to risk it. I know it's just an excuse. One or all of you is going to tell me it's just a normal thing to hear a pop.

Hey, this group is supposed to make me feel better. First, you mention "granny fanny". Now, "crepe paper skin". Really? What's next????

Dory_42

I would be careful with knees. If there is no pain, stiffness or swelling, you should be fine though.

SweetPeasMom55

I don't pop but I have severe atrophy of my one leg so as soon as that leg starts to have trouble I stop. But My ankles pop like if you were to crack your knuckles with a few of the exercises. No pain they just pop and I continue on.

LOL on the crepe paper skin both my grandmothers have it my sister is like Hot damn you got it. I seem to get it all as it's just really a cosmetic thing I'm going to try some lotions to see if it looks better but I think you need good circulation and that I don't have. I won't be sporting any shorts to say the least. LOL But honestly I feel you get to a certain age and shorts should not be worn in public. I have never been a lover of shorts.

JMarcella57

I'm off to a slow start this week. Kicking it into gear today.
@2020pinktogo - At least my short shorts have long since been retired. (Though, sometimes when I'm working outside in my yard, I may wear some that are a bit shorter than I would wear in public. I figure it'll keep the neighbors scared off while I'm working. LOL)

SweetPeasMom55

@JMarcella57 LOL you don't have a critical younger sister who lets you know what not to wear

Dory_42

I live in shorts and they have got shorter this year because I actually have the figure to pull them off!

NewOR2015

I live in Texas. It's hot! I wear shorts, always have, no matter what size I've been. Of course, they are not short shorts. And they will probably never be short shorts.

SweetPeasMom55

waiting for the engineer from the insurance company to come look at the house. UGH when Is this going to be over!!!!

I have decided to go through my t-shirts and get rid of the ones that are too big. It's so easy to get rid of pants as they are too big and a belt no longer will work you have to get rid of it. Shirts are like oh well I won't leave the house in it and you know you will and I have had them forever so it's time to let them go. Plus I will not have anymore matching clothes to my mom and we won't be showing up in the same shirt. Though my Dad thinks this is hilarious when we meet at the park and mom and I are dressed the same. So I now own 2 t-shirt that fit and I got rid of 5. Another thing to add to the list of things I need to get.

NewOR2015

Hi, all. I spent the morning raking leaves again. The weather was so nice that I didn't mind doing the work. My spring cleaning indoors is also going well. It is amazing how much more I can get done now that I've lost some weight. When I think about how much time I wasted being fat, it's sinful. I could have done so much more for myself and for others.

NewOR2015

Today has been very productive for me. I did my walk and also did a lot of housework. Keeping busy makes the day go by pretty fast. I need to plan for grocery shopping tomorrow. I want to do really well on eating below deficit this coming week because I plan to splurge a little the week of spring break.

I hope everyone is having a good weekend!

Living360

I haven't had time for myself the past few days. This morning I poured a cup of coffee and as soon as I read your posts I smiled, laughed and felt at home. They remind mind what I need to work on, how far I've come and where I want to go. It sounds like everyone is doing well. My life has been hectic the past three weeks so my healthy routine was shaken up more than a bit. Today, I'm pulling myself together and preparing for a successful week. Thank you all for sharing and caring.

SweetPeasMom55

I'm really excited my sister is coming home the day after Easter. It's actually her birthday and she goes to my mom will my sister make me a cake? LOL For 8 years I made my living as a cake decorator now I do it only for family. Of course I will make her a cake. She has already placed her order choc cake rasp. filling and white frosting. Now it's just the design like I have so much time.

Well It doesn't give me much time to drop all the weight I had wanted to drop before I saw her but I'm still 30 lbs lighter than when she last saw me so oh well.

Living360

@2020pinktogo 30 pounds is a big loss, I'm sure she'll be amazed!

NewOR2015

@2020pinktogo Yes, 30 pounds is an awesome weight loss! And I am sure you make an awesome cake. Sounds yummy!

Yesterday I had this grand plan to be soooo good this week. Well, I woke up thinking chocolate. I went shopping. I didn't buy anything chocolate. I should have because on the way home I suddenly decided to get myself a small m&m blizzard. It was so good! Now, I have to adjust my dinner plans because of the calories I used up. I could have gotten a mini blizzard, but no, got the small. Oh well. Log it and move on.