Serial Starters
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Please help, I have been a lifetime member WW only to gain all of it and some more back. I got on the scale this morning and weighed 195. I don't want to keep doing this. I had gotten down to 154 a 1 1/2 ago and now back to this. I use food as a reward, medicine and everything else.
I'm in the same boat. I'll send a FR2 -
First time serial starter here! I got overconfident when I lost a bunch of weight a few years ago and thought I could handle it on my own away from MFP and i got lax and put it all back on and then some more!3
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Hey Lynn~~
Wisconsin is ahead of North Carolina with the vaccines. I am waiting for "my group to be called". Right now my county is doing group 1--healthcare workers, front line, and people over 75. My group will be next, but no idea whether that means days, weeks, or months. I keep my ears perked up.
Waving to SunnyBunBun 👋🏻
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SunnyBunBun79 wrote: »First time serial starter here! I got overconfident when I lost a bunch of weight a few years ago and thought I could handle it on my own away from MFP and i got lax and put it all back on and then some more!
I'm a serial starter too and covid hasn't helped. My moment was monday when I ripped my winter jacket twice in 24hours.1 -
Good evening,
Got 6500 steps today - new rule in my house - if the microwave is on I am walking around getting steps in.
Playing phone tag with dept doing the apt for vaccines but I imagine they are overwhelmed we have over 3k employees in the area.
Wave to all who follow. Stay warm/safe and sane out there.0 -
Sara, great idea. I do my cleaning while waiting for the microwave. I have a cleaning lady 2x/month, so my work is pretty easy. But those dishes don't get done by themselves. I'd rather walk, though
I'm in a 2nd tier group for the vaccine--Lynn, did you get one? I can't remember. I have 2 sisters and a mom who have been vaccinated--mom and my nurse practitioner sis who live in FL (she works at a walk in clinic and has sent a lot of people to the hospital lately), and my sis in AZ who is a speech pathologist but is seconded to the labor pool for her clinic on the Navajo Reservation--worst hit spot in the country. I will start seeing students again on Monday-just 1 for now; the rest of my teaching is virtual. We will meet for 1 hour 2x/week for 1:1. I am a special ed teacher and SPED has the go-ahead in a few very special circumstances, while everyone else in our district is all virtual.
Another gray day. So tired of it already and it's only Jan 7.
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*** January 8th ***
Good morning all~~
Kar2083 - sorry about your winter jacket - but glad to see you!
Just getting us started - gotta run - be back later
Lana1 -
Good morning!
Welcome to all of the newbies!
Maureen - I have not done the shot. I am in administration - budget, etc. So I will be one of the last. which is ok. I do not have risk factors.
Sara - I walk around our break room at work as well when warming up my lunches.
Lana - Good morning!
I will pop in later as well. Gotta get on a phone call - Have a great day!
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I have to stop back in to just share a revelation.
I actually purchased the book and workbook for the Beck Solution for weight loss. I have cheated before and downloaded snipits from the internet, but that was not working. The biggest change for me is eating sitting down. Now...I always eat my meals sitting down. BUT the rule for this method is to NEVER eat standing up. No quick tastes, chips, chocolate, nothing. I have figured out I popped alot of things in my mouth. So for a couple days now I have been very conscious of this and honestly it is a big behavior change
TW 198.8
HW 207
GW 170
Happy weekend everyone! ~Lynn2 -
Hey, all. Another quiet, dreary, cold day here. My two-week "vacation" from jogging (and almost any other exercise) ends Sunday. I'm trying to get myself psyched up for it. I find that even a few days off has an effect now that I'm older. But, I have had such a lazy year in general and don't particularly like how little I do. So many projects started now and I'm actually feeling rather excited, so I hope that carries over into working out again.
The good news is that I've been consistent about my eating and logging all week. I've gotten into a habit of starting work and then forgetting to eat until after about 2, but I'm not so hungry that I overeat. I truly think our stomachs shrink a bit when they don't have to expand very often, so small meals seem to work for me. I've definitely increased the variety over the months and still seem satiated. I tend to stick to the same things to make meal prep quick and easy, but that gets so boring. This time around, I've expanded the list of "go to" meals slowly so I can remember how many grams of x or y and don't have to keep looking up things. I really hate cooking and I don't actually cook much and I used to let it bother me that I wasn't eating as healthy as I could. Hey, I'm at a much healthier weight, I eat a lot of minimally processed foods, I never add salt, and my diet is mostly--although not rigorously--vegetarian. Good enough.
Now to get more active again.1 -
I needed this thread. Thank you so much for the community. I am sick and tired of spending so much money on diets, trainers, coaches, certain foods- never to achieve lifetime fitness and weight maintenance. I am posting because I AM SO DONE. Once and for all. This is my start.2
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Good evening,
Got 6k in every day at work. Taking car to get brakes fixed - good sidewalk to take a walk so knitting/reading and walking are my time busters.
No more weekly audits with Monster - what a great change! She has 3 new people just starting so she will be busy.
Very glad its Friday.
Wave to all who follow. Stay safe and sane out there.1 -
*** January 9th ***
Boy am I foggy - couldn't sleep, so I got up instead of laying there and ruminating....
Lynn - Of all of the Beck-isms, one that has stuck with me is the eating sitting down. I don't taste things when I cook either. You've inspired me to clean off my big table and keep it set for a meal, as I used to... Thank you!
*waving to Antoine for more coffee*
Lana1 -
Hi again! I meant to pop back in here sooner.
I’ve lost 10kg since I got my new FitBit last November and I feel like ‘this is it’, like I can get back to the weight I was before my youngest was born over 7 years ago.
But I also feel like my determination right now risks slipping into obsession. It’s going so well that I’m scared of taking the pressure off and no longer losing weight, or worse, keeping the pressure on but it suddenly not working.1 -
Sara, glad you could make good use of your time *and* get brakes repaired.
Lana, I stayed up too late last night, then had a terrible dream. Woke up having a panic attack, which hasn't happened in years. Thankfully, I have years of experience talking myself down and fell back asleep pretty quickly. But crappy sleep makes everything harder, doesn't it?
Still, I got out to the dog park for 2.5 miles and the sun came out while I was there. It was clear and cold but not too cold (28F). Then obedience class--Skye was so distracted that it was a lot of work, but that's my fault b/c I forgot to do any training this week. Like, it totally skipped my mind. And she has been so isolated from other people that she was wild to meet everyone. She ignored even her favorite treats so I had to borrow some from the trainer. I discovered she likes the cat food kibble enough as a treat, too, once she's not quite so wild. That's one cheap, high value treat. But I couldn't believe she was turning up her nose at the bacon-scented treats she usually loves.
I bought a gas station pizza and realized it had fewer calories per slice than I thought, which means I'll have a bit more leeway for dinner tonight. 2 slices make me feel almost too full. Of course I was also guzzling water b/c all the fresh air and exercise between DP and dog class made me so thirsty.
Being out in the sun really helped me feel great, and the cold air just zaps away stress, I swear. I'm now sacked out watching Prime and feeling pretty relaxed, hoping to sleep well tonight.
Welcome to new and returning folks.1 -
Oh, and I'm no longer obese--just dropped into the "overweight" category, using BMI calculator. Whoot, whoot.2
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Good afternoon,
Sorry to stop by so late, errands had me out until 2pm and then I slept.
Got 5k on a usually low steps day so that is good. I only needed 2 brake pads - so the $$ was less than I expected. My last car had brake pads on all 4 wheels.
Lynn/Lana - sitting down and eating at a dining table was also something I got out of the habit of doing.
Now to spend the next 2 hours drinking all the water I didnt drink today......
Wave to all who follow. Stay safe and sane out there.0 -
*** January 10th ***
Good morning everybody !
*tossing hat and beach bag onto favorite lounge chair for later*
Lana
266.8 today
269.6 highest
179.0 goal0 -
Good morning,
Lana is your weight coming down? You did not post it for awhile... good for you!!!!
Got to sleep in my one day which was appreciated.
Today will be a quiet day at home, which is just fine. Kitchen cleaning /book reading /knitting and napping.
Oh will also try and get some steps in as well.
Wave to all who follow. Stay safe and sane out there.0 -
*** January 11 ***
Hello everybody!
Oh, Sara, my weight is all over the graph. It is due to divorce-prep emotional eating. Yesterday I found some scary stuff in past financial statements, and I ate a metric ton of carbs and sweets. My body retains water with sugar intake, so Mr. Scale gave me the report this morning.....
*waving at Philippe for more black coffee*
Lana
268.0 today
269.6 highest
179.0 goal1 -
Happy Monday!
As my SO says today, I feel like I am swimming in glue. Can't seem to get going. Have no desire to actually work, so I half-heartedly attacked a messy corner in my living room. Can't really get deep into that project because it will take hours, but I did throw away a lot of stuff I brought home from my last job, six years ago.
I have so many work tasks that are behind that I do not know where to start. Executive Dysfunction has set in and I am stymied.
On the health front, my pain levels are lessening with the reduction in carbs. I have reduced my BC intake to 2-4 powders per day (down from 12-14) and my Advil intake to 4-8 (down from 24-30). Now I am waiting for the brain fog to lift.
Wishing a happy and productive day to everyone. Make the best choices you can in your situation.
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Hello!
Tracy - great job on the med reducing! You should feel great about that. That glue will lift - my suggestion: Start giving yourself credit! You cleaned up one part of that corner - great job! Give yourself credit and make the next small step. Take it baby steps and you will accomplish!
Lana - I am so very sorry that you are still going through this stressful divorce crap!.
Sara - i am so very glad your monster has three new staff to turn her attention to! Great job weathering through this.
CW 199.2
HW 207
GW 170
Happy Monday ~ Lynn2 -
Hey, ladies. I'm obese again--hahahaha, 5 lbs up from yesterday after stuffing all that gas station pizza down yesterday. Well, it was an experiment, and I learned something. But it was way cool to be in the "promised land" for a few hours
Tracey, I hope you are doing ok. I'm not sure why you have pain but I am so sorry. Sounds like you are really getting a handle on it.
Lana, divorce takes so much out of you. I hope you are doing ok. We can zoom again, anytime you want (well, except while I'm teaching).
Anyone is invited to request a zoom, for that matter. It can be fun to meet new folks via Zoom.
Sara, keep up the walking. I'm feeling ashamed as I sit, slug-like, after 2 days of activity. I need you to inspire me.2 -
brennerjlb wrote: »Hello!
Tracy - great job on the med reducing! You should feel great about that. That glue will lift - my suggestion: Start giving yourself credit! You cleaned up one part of that corner - great job! Give yourself credit and make the next small step. Take it baby steps and you will accomplish!
Lana - I am so very sorry that you are still going through this stressful divorce crap!.
Sara - i am so very glad your monster has three new staff to turn her attention to! Great job weathering through this.
CW 199.2
HW 207
GW 170
Happy Monday ~ Lynn
Lynn - Thank you so very much for your vibrancy and caring about the rest of us. You always read what we are going through and take the time to think about us and offer yourself and your time with a personal reply! Big hugs to you!
Here's to you and Miss Maggie and your advice on flooring--I did look it up!
Someday, when all of this virus is over, I will make sure that my travels across America includes a stop at your house in Wisconsin.
XOXO
Lana
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Hey, ladies. I'm obese again--hahahaha, 5 lbs up from yesterday after stuffing all that gas station pizza down yesterday. Well, it was an experiment, and I learned something. But it was way cool to be in the "promised land" for a few hours
Tracey, I hope you are doing ok. I'm not sure why you have pain but I am so sorry. Sounds like you are really getting a handle on it.
Lana, divorce takes so much out of you. I hope you are doing ok. We can zoom again, anytime you want (well, except while I'm teaching).
Anyone is invited to request a zoom, for that matter. It can be fun to meet new folks via Zoom.
Sara, keep up the walking. I'm feeling ashamed as I sit, slug-like, after 2 days of activity. I need you to inspire me.
Aw - Maureen - Thank you very much for caring about the rest of us. Same as I said to Lynn - I think that I would like to come and visit Wisconsin for the first time ever!
In my planning fantasies I cheer myself up with the idea of swinging through Tennessee to see Tracy and then to Wisconsin and ultimately out to the Sacramento area of CA to see Miss Sara~~
Lana---who is so so tired right now~~~3 -
You will be welcome any time, Lana!1
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Good evening,
Sorry to be so late, but better late than never. Got 7k on my feet today. That is just amazing.
Had twitchy legs last night - I will try a couple of things to see what might help.
Tonight's salad - spinach with chicken, cold pork and beans (from can) and walnuts with a bbq/mayo dressing watered down.
One step at a time - doesnt seem like much but better than not doing anything, right? Keep up the good work.
I have been given permission to decorate for Valentine's Day at work. I will start crocheting hearts but will also print a lot of cupids on paper. This could get borderline obnoxious - yet somehow within taste.
Vaccine apt is Thursday - I do not have direct patient access but w/ HR in the building we do get new employees and other hospital people at times. So I get half Thursday off and Monster is gone tomorrow and Wednesday. She caught 2 of the new people talking (rolling my eyes). I am just glad the 2 new people get along!! Party time.
Wave to all who follow. Stay safe and sane out there.
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Hello!
Not much new here.
Sara - crocheted hearts - that is super awesome! I think this year is the perfect year for obnoxious. At my office people went way overboard on Christmas - but is was a nice distraction.
Lana - Ms Maggie is super awesome. Shedding like a dog cant believe they have all that hair. thanks for asking. And your commends about me were very kind - thank you.
Waves to all - Tracy, Dawn, Missy, Maureen, Lana, Runa, and anyone else stopping by.
CW - 199.4
HW 207
GW - 194 ( another Beck chapter - goals are 5 lbs at a time...small steps to bigger goal) by 1/22.
Happy Tuesday - ~Lynn0 -
Goodness gracious - I am late to the party!
Hello to Lynn and Sara and Dawn and Tracy and Kathryn and Runa and Missy and Melissa in NYC and Maureen and everyone else who stops by later on~~
Sara - Ms Monster is a pip, isn't she? I think that she is just off her hormonal rocker. Glad you can decorate and glad that the two new peeps are getting along. They must wonder what kind of loony bin they've walked into.
Girls....what's for lunch today?
Lana
same as yesterday0
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