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I have much in common with a couple of folks today. Dog walks, open window, back pain, and storms. We lost power at about 8:30 last night so I went to bed pretty early. It came back on overnight; yay! My back is a bit stiff from a 3 hour Zoom schedule yesterday with no break--one mtg went over so we missed our chance. Totally sucks. I stretched and walked and it was better, but woke up stiff today. Oh, well. It will be better with more stretching, walking, and drugs
Lana, how hot is it there? And more importantly, what kind of dogs and what were their names? Pics???
Sara, how cool? We are at about 75 today. A bit humid. Could be hurricane related, coming up from the South.
hickchic, so sorry I don't remember your name--but congrats on the new grandbaby. How fun.
My big news is, ONEDERLAND. Yep, 199.0 today. Very pleased.
At 191, I leave "obese" for "overweight." While I got down to 180 2x in the past 2 decades, I never stayed there and I didn't have a plan for staying on track. One time was Jenny Craig and one time was due to anxiety (I could be thin if I wanted to have daily, day-long panic attacks, but I've chosen NOT). So I'm reminding myself that sustainable is the key. I am a bit of a rut eater--same things pretty often--but I've included more options into my "rut" this time, and have planned ways to vary from the rut weekly so I don't get so bored.
I'm going to share a pic of Sky on my friend's kayak. Can't remember if I already shared it, but I just love it.
She turned 1 on 8/19 and went into heat that day for the first time, too. No dog park for us for a while.
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Hi! (an introduction)
I'm new to this thread. I actually started this particular journey mid April/early May. I used to work on my feet all day at a warehouse until last September, and changed over to a catering/restaurant job, so still active and on my feet all day. The hours for that job were really inconsistent, and I didn't enjoy the work as much as I used to, so I looked around for about 5 months, and finally took a desk job in February. Most of this new job is great, it's definitely better wage-and-stress-wise. But now I am sitting all day long. I gained about 20 pounds with just the sitting (and the increased opportunity for snacking). I started tracking my calories in April, and in May, I started walking on my hour lunch break. Once the weather cleared up some (I'm in the Puget Sound region of Washington, and it gets rainy here), I started walking to and from work since it's only about a mile and a half each way, and upped my lunch walks to 2 miles. I have finally started seeing some results (lost about 14 pounds), but with the rainy season coming in a couple of months, I'm worried about losing the walking time.
I started reading this thread today, and really like the vibe, so thought I'd pitch in.4 -
ethelbonnie wrote: »Hi! (an introduction)
I started reading this thread today, and really like the vibe, so thought I'd pitch in.
Welcome, Ethelbonnie!
We are relaxed, supportive, and non-judgemental. Most of us have been there and back, no matter where "there" is. Hang out with us when you can.
Tracy in Tennessee1 -
It is August 29th 💛
Good morning all~~
Welcome Ethelbonnie!
Hello to Tracy 👋🏻
Congratulations to Maureen! ONEDERLAND !!! 🎉🎉🎉
Belated Happy Birthday to Kathryn! ✨🎂🥂✨
Sara - I hope that you are enjoying sleeping in this morning 😴
Waving to all who stop by later on~~
*tossing stuff onto favorite lounge chair for later*
Lana2 -
Good morning,
Lana - sleeping in comes after grocery shopping. Not crowded and faster in/out.
Spent time last night thinking of meals so that helped.
Kathryn did we miss your birthday - sending belated cboy package your way.
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Good morning. Happy Saturday, too. I'm STILL trying to get back to logging regularly. Throughout this time, though, I've continued to weigh my portions and have still been losing. I know that being more thorough will be important to continued success, and posting here is the real incentive to log in, so let's hope I see more of y'all.
Ethelbonnie (EB ok?), welcome. I have had a tendency to rely too much on exercise in the past so that when WI winter begins, I slack off and regain my summer losses. I'm really trying to do this right this time. I know I can handle a WI winter with exercise, I just choose not to. I ran in -9F in the winter of 2014 and ran throughout that awful winter. For me, it's a matter of realizing I have to find places with well-plowed streets (I am afraid of falling on ice and really hurting myself). I'm usually a trail runner/walker, so making that concession to reality was important to me. Can you find a way to continue exercising during the rainy season (good raincoat, boots)? Rain doesn't stop me from running, although I don't usually depend on lunch time at work to get in my exercise. And as I said, minding my food intake is going to be more important than ever b/c I know it's a winter time pitfall, and I hadn't integrated the "Calories In" portion of weight loss into my health plan very much before now.
Having said that, I updated my fitness profile here and am down to 1400 cals/day as a sedentary, 61 y.o. female. And life is particularly sedentary under Covid, except for my intentional exercise. So that exercise becomes more meaningful b/c I will really struggle with fewer than 1600-1700 cals/day for food. I'm going to start shaving small amounts off of my portions now--which is fine; I don't expect it will lead to any real hunger. The real issue is all the math, haha. Meaning, I'll have to use a calculator more often for those smaller servings. That's only for a week or so, though, b/c once they are in my food database, I can just reuse them. I'm making a mountain out of a molehill and just writing it out here helps me face that truth.
So, it's a glorious WI day and I'm hoping my son will want to drive somewhere nice for a good walk/hike. No dogs if he drives-he has a beautiful 2014 Jaguar with no room for the pups. I can walk them later this evening again (short walk this morning). I'm looking forward to getting back to the DP by mid September.
Hoping all of you have a really nice day.
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***August 30th ***
Good morning everybody!
*waving at Philippe for some coffee.....*
Lana2 -
Good morning,
I went to bed last night to hear the helicopters overhead telling people to go in their houses and lock their doors. It really makes me want to think about moving.
Scale is kinder than it has been which is nice, so although the air is smokey again I will try and get all the steps I can.
Wave to all who follow. Stay safe and sane out there.0 -
Good morning ☀️
Hi All~~
Sara - I'm glad the scale was kind to you. That sounds scary about the helicopters etc. Jeez.
Waving to Dawn and Lynn and Tracy and Maureen and Kathryn and Runa and Holly and Missy and Saltine and EthelBonnie and Kell and everyone else who stops by later on~~
Lana0 -
Good morning,
Official weigh in morning and a number I recognize again so will keep up the walking. Temps okay for week but another HOT weekend for Labor Day. Welcome to summer. Got 7K in yesterday an abnormality at the moment so sleep was not a problem.
Wave to all who follow. Stay safe and sane out there.1 -
Good afternoon. I'm Brisingr or Sarah. New here, but the title fits me to a tee. I've been on MFP since 2013 with low of 150 in 2016 and highest (non-pregnancy) weight around 202 in early 2019; restarting now at 182 after the birth of my first child (if you want the more detailed story, see spoiler).
Looking forward to getting to know folks and support you in your goals.I started in 2013 weighing in high 170s. I was a little intermittent and my lowest was just under 150 for my wedding in summer 2016. Some breaks and re-starts with high around 202
. I was about 180 summer 2019, then got pregnant. I did well gaining only about 25 lbs during pregnancy, which disappeared by 2 weeks post-partum. Unfortunately, my diet has been out of control (too many carbs and sweets after strictly restricted during end of pregnancy due to gestational diabetes) and weight is creeping up. I'm currently 182 lbs., 12 weeks post-partum and just starting back to work (desk job, WFH), so trying to also get back on track from diet weight. Also hoping to figure out time to add some physical activity.2 -
Hello all
I have been following along, but haven't taken time to post. my daughter stayed with us all last week - from Colorado. It was great having her around, but we did eat and drink way more than I should.
So now...no excuses - I have no camping, or visits or anything coming up for a while, so I am hitting the ground "running" with getting back to healthier eating.
Kathryn - your granddaughter - LOVE! Her cheeks! adorable!
Maureen - congrats on Onederland!
Lana - let us light fires under our butts? I have been sitting around too much lately. So easy to do so now.
Sara - sending good vibes your way to your work. Sounds dreadful.
Runa - great job on the downward trend!
Welcome to the newbies! and waves to all who stop.
CW197
HW 207
GW 180
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Hello All,
Starting over (again) for the 100000000 time this year. I turned 50 this year and always struggled with my weight. At my biggest I weighed 298 and lost a lot through diet and exercise. i managed to get down to 155, which is my eyes was still heavy...oh how I wish I could go back.
Needless to say I have been losing the same old 5-7 pounds this year after a rough last year...lost my dog after 14 wonderful years, broke my two fingers trail running and work strife.
Now 2020 and this weird year. I am now at 185. Last week I managed to get to 177, then went rogue. I feel unmotivated and nothing excites me much. I walk my other dog every day and this weekend I managed a 31 mile hilly bike ride but I do not run much anymore. I have weights, treadmill and a spin bike at home but I can't get there.
So for now, i will focus on food and portion control. I will keep doing my 2-5 mile hikes/runs with my dog and add the road bike in. I will try and stay focused and motivated. I will not think I blew it if I eat something out of calorie range.
most of all i will try to love myself again.
Thanks for reading.
CW185
HW 298
GW 160-165
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Just popping in to say hi before going to bed. I'm trying to get in a rhythm--hard after being so lazy about logging. But it won't happen without effort. Nice walks and a bit of jogging today; I have a problem with my sacrotuberous ligament (kind of where you sit on your butt), and it's really bothering me. Heel strikes while jogging exacerbate it, but I think hamstring tendonitis is the actual cause--from overstretching.
Anyhoo, I know it will improve with careful management--I just have to have patience, and time and again I push too hard when it starts to feel better, so I re-injure it. You'd think at my age and with 45+ years of jogging experience, I'd be better at this
So, basically, I have a recurrent butt injury. Hahahaha.
Hope you all had a good day.0 -
*** September 1st ***
Good morning everyone and welcome to Mafery and Sarah~~
I have only one eye open so far; just getting us started.....
*Alejandro is coming with the coffee!*
Lana
261.0 today
262.8 highest
179.0 goal1 -
Good morning barely,
Hit the snooze button, computer took too long to cooperate and lunch is here and I am able to type.
Not strong enough coffee for today - wow not good.
Wave to all who follow. Stay safe and sane out there.
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Sara - what were the helicopters for? we live in the flight path between local military installations. I am so used to hearing Blackhawks and C130s roaring overhead that I barely notice them any more. that being said, none of them have ever been yelling to lock my doors! what on earth is happening out on the left coast?? stay safe!!
I have the opportunity to purchase a slightly used treadmill. I am seriously considering it, especially if my office is moving out of this building with its gym. I just don't know about the $$.
They finally have the a/c under control (somewhat) in the office. it was set on 57 for some insane reason. definitely explains why were were all on the verge of hypothermia!!
The beautiful weeping Japanese orangeola maple tree by my water fountain died due to some sort of fungal infection.
We had to take it out and are replacing it with a large rock water feature (our property is practically covered with large granite boulders) I am taking several sections of tree trunks that were recently cut down, hollowing them out, and will use them for planters around the rock water feature. I will be working on hollowing them out this week so I can seal them before the bark starts to fall off.
Hello to everyone who pops in!!!
CW 177
HW 516
GW 1451 -
Hello everyone!!
I am just making a quick note to say “Hi”! Congrats to all on the great life events and weight losses!
Yesterday, I finally logged in my lowest weight on MFP since my highest weight in 2014- 309.8 lbs!! I am hoping the self control will be stronger this time and I can keep going. I miss the days when losing weight was easier in my mid-late 20s and early 30s for sure! 40s weight loss is a whole new world 😢
Stay safe and healthy!
Runa3 -
Good evening,
Kathryn, seems someone with a warrant for their arrest was running away from the police....I wouldnt mind why you are hearing helicopters as they are beautiful to watch fly, but the recent protests/ destruction from other groups at the same time is getting old.
Many people I know who are snow bound use treadmills. Could be a good motivator.
Runa!! Great job and good for you.
Better to get it off now. -50's and weight loss is not recommended - it just gets harder to lose ....... that being said after I finish my swiss cheese quiche (made on Sunday) I have to go walking. Air quality from the fires is better today so I can take a longer walk.
Have a great evening.0 -
WEDNESDAY
Good morning,
Another smoky day so window is cracked open and not for long.
Two more days until a 3 day weekend.
Meals are set if I stick to them.....
Lana peep when you can
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Good morning Sara~~
Thanks for getting us started. I have been a bit out of it. Slept in very late and missed the ladies walking today. Lower-digestive distress.
Waving to Runa 🎉 Congrats on your successes!
Waving to Kathryn - So sorry about your Japanese Maple. Your new design sounds nice. We will want photos along the way 😁
I wish that I could take it easy today, but I've got people coming to the house on Friday, so I must clean. I am not a good housekeeper. The dust is scary.
Lana2 -
Kathryn there are trees dropping their leaves like crazy here and it is the same kind it may not be just you.
Lana drink that water and clean yourself out. If you cant clean it - HIDE IT!!!
Monster has days off next week so the rest of us get 5 days away from the "monster arena", possible dance of joy time.2 -
Hello!
After a bout of food poisoning that took the wind out of my sails all last week, I finally got the gumption to walk to work again, instead of driving the mile and a half. I've really got to get back in the habit of getting up to get a workout in before work before the rainy season hits.
My partner of the last three and a half years is moving far away two weeks from Friday, and there's no real way for me to join him for at least a year and a half, if ever. I don't really have a plan to cope with his absence. I have grand ideas of using the time I usually spend with him for increased fitness and starting a small sewing business, but I'm afraid I'll turn to sweets and sleep as a coping mechanism instead.
I am participating in a nutrition challenge this month. It's pretty simple- no restrictions, but you must have at least 800 grams of produce a day. I'm on day two. Yesterday, I ended the day with inadequate protein, so I've got to find a way to balance that out, get the appropriate protein levels without going over my calorie budget.
That's all for me for now.
Lana- good luck with the dust- I am a terrible housekeeper, too. Make sure to give yourself some downtime in there.
Runa- keep up the good work! You're doing a great job! I'm in my early 40s, and I agree the struggle is way realer now than it was ten years ago.
Kathryn (I am slowly extrapolating who is who here)- That is a bummer about the maple, but it sounds as though you've got a great plan brewing for the space it occupied. I don't know what to say about the treadmill. Sometimes I wish I had one, but my apartment really does not have the space for it. My coworker has one, though and she hits it pretty hard every morning before work.
Sara- I am also very much looking forward to the long weekend!
CW - 181.3
HW - 234
GW - 150 (or more, if it's muscle-y)
(was this post too long?)
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ethelb - length is not an issue here so you are fine.
Glad you can walk to work again- I am working from home from COVID and miss the walk I used to make to work. Your new eating challenge sounds good - more produce is good - finding a balance takes a little time.
Wishing all a great evening.0 -
*** September 3rd ***
Good morning everybody ~~
EthelBonnie, glad that you have gotten over having food poisoning. Yick.
Where do you live? the "800 grams" and the "rainy season" make me curious.
Sorry to hear about your partner moving away. That has got to be rough.
Waving to Sara and everyone else who stops by later on.
*tossing hat and sunglasses onto favorite lounge chair for later*
Lana0 -
Good morning,
Had dream as the alarm went off that "I got the job!!" but might lose it if I dont answer their email fast enough.......isnt technology grand?
Not as smoky this morning so windows are open temps will be HOT starting tomorrow through weekend, cannot win right now.
Strong Tetley tea on tap and may sleep lunch.
Wave to all who follow. Stay safe and sane out there.1 -
Hello 👋🏽
The scale seems to be staying below 310lbs. Hopefully by the end of September, it will get below 300lbs. I feel like I am waterboarding myself some moments trying to get in my water. It is hard for me to drink plain water, but I don’t want to rely solely on added flavors. My intake plummeted every time I would run out and didn’t get to the store right away.
This weekend was so hard and stressful, but the week seems to be going better 😊
I hope everyone is doing well and getting as good of a balance as possible!
Runa 🌻
HW: 359.7lbs
CW: 309.8lbs
Current GW: 299lbs2 -
Got a compliment from boss in a staff meeting, glad I was sitting down. Getting my steps in dancing to music - air quality better today so maybe more walking after dinner......3
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Runa - Keep plugging along - you are doing great! You have come a long way already 💪🏻
That is a pretty big goal you've set for yourself for the end of September. Just eat as well as you can, get your exercise, and drink your water. Big hugs~~
Sara - I am tickled pink for you about the boss complimenting you! That is GRrrrreat!
Lana0 -
Hello!!
Congrats to you Runa! That is great! One step at a time! One day at a time!
Sara - I laughed out loud about you sitting down for a compliment. LOL. Glad you got one! Also glad air quality is better.
Lana - hello! I am sick of work, thus headed to the cabana for some needed R&R
Hope others can join me.
Have a great rest of the day!
Lynn3
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