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Oh my goodness What'sUpScoobyDoo!
How very thrilling to have someone pop in from the UK!!! In this long-time thread, you have found a tiny little community of peeps, and we welcome all with open arms!
I'm so excited that you're here because of your amazing streak on MFP and your wonderful achievement of getting rid of 81 pounds. Congratulations on your success 🎉🎉🎉
Sara and I and the other ladies here are very "social" peeps, and we would love to hear more about you and where you are located in the UK (we get to search and gawk at maps) and anything else you can tells us!! Oh, and yes, we would love to hear about weight loss tips that you can share with us. 💖
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PS to Dear UK Lady WUSD.....
I just did the math on your great accomplishment: your 2629 day streak is over 7 years. Wow!
How wonderful!! Huge hugs 🤗
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Good evening,
End of a crazy day. I just caught myself falling asleep to watching a documentary on hummingbirds.
WUSD - hello!! Lana are we scary that people wont post? I hope not. 81 pounds - good for you.
I am not sure I have lost but it would be worse without checking in.
Shredded Chuck Roast is in fridge waiting to be made into meals and all things are in dishwasher. It was a mess but worth it.
I did not take a long nap as I can do, so question becomes when is too early to go to bed?
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.0 -
Have a great day everyone!
Lana
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Good evening. Thank you for the warm welcome. Happy Halloween 🎃
Although I have a 7 year plus streak on MFP there are times when the weight is creeping back up again that I just log in and do a quick add just so I don’t lose my streak, I am a bit OCD and don’t want to lose it now.
I forgot to add I have just turned 60, have a very tolerant other half, three grown sons and six fabulous grandchildren aged 5, 4, 3 , 2, 2, and 7 months old.
How did I lose 81 pounds (or 5 stone 11 in England). I woke up one day and decided enough was enough and I was fed up being very fat and very unfit. I weighed 220 pounds.
I came across MFP one day and thought it looked interesting purely because I like facts and figures and lists. It was amazing that there was a database where I could enter my food for the day and it would tell me how many calories I had eaten. On average I probably only had about 1200 calories which was probably too low. I followed this religiously for over a year and managed to lose about 90 pounds.
About 6 months in I also invested in my very first Fitbit. I was even more amazed it could tell me how many steps I had done and all the other information. I increased my exercise and the weight fell off.
I have yo-yo dieted since then really but have never gone back up to anywhere near 220.
At the moment I am losing a bit as we have a holiday to Walt Disney World booked for January and I want to be a reasonable weight as I know I will put on weight, so much temptation and so much food absolutely everywhere. I know everyone says if you go to Disney you walk miles in a day but I actually have an average of about 20000 steps a day now (two dogs, one of which will go for miles and miles.) We have been several times before and make a bee line for the nearest Walmart and stock up on fresh fruit and salad within the first couple of days.
A bit of a long post but hopefully a bit of an insight into how I got here.1 -
I knew I would forget something!
I live in Kent, a half hour train ride from London and a half hour drive to the coast.
More importantly 5 minutes from my youngest son and two of my grandsons one of which has recently been diagnosed with ASD which has rocked our world a bit.1 -
Good evening,
WUSD- I had to google ASD. Things have come a long way in treatment/therapy. Still not an easy thing to find out.
Halloween usually dont have kids coming by so I will hide away like a mole. Also meant no Halloween candy in the house.
Tonights dinner was wheat tortilla Quesada with black beans, cheese and chuck roast. Will do that one again.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.0 -
Evening from the UK.
Thanks for the reply tilliesmommie1, luckily our grandson was diagnosed reasonably early so we are very hopeful that with help he will flourish. Unfortunately at the moment he is non verbal so communication is very difficult.
It’s been raining most of the day and it has cooled off but luckily not enough to need the heating on.
Getting ready for a few days away in Portsmouth to see two of our other grandchildren, can’t wait. Food and drink is always plentiful and delicious so a few days of maintenance at least.
Sleep time now, up early again because the dogs are still running on British summer time although we have changed the clocks0 -
Good evening,
Rain in valley and rain/snow in mountains today. Pretty blue sky is appreciated. Looks like our "storm door" has opened and the huge high that sits on us all Summer is going away and a number of days of rain is forecasted. Bring out the blankets and the hot chocolate. Time to start binge watching.
Work is quiet as 2 coworkers are out for a couple days. Gives Dragon even less reason to come out. I just keep listening to the music.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.1 -
Good evening,
Made it through Wednesday.
Made Mac and Cheese out of a box. Not the most highly nutritious, but I am having the same for lunch. I could do a lot worse.
Lana- hope you are having a blast with your friend visiting.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.0 -
Today is day 125. Last week I ate out quite a bit I’m not giving up my next mini goal is 1.6 lbs away
Next weeks big challenge I’m going to be an election poll worker “we will get pizza bring snacks”
6 am to 9 pm. I’m thinking making soup, I could control that maybe bringing fruit. I’m going to do my best. It’s only one day.2 -
*** November 3 ***
Just getting us started. I need to go back and read what I missed. I'll be back later today.
Lana
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Good evening all~~
What a tiring day!
Sara - glad to hear that work is "quiet". That's good.
I'm looking forward to some peace and quiet over this weekend, starting tomorrow.
Maybe there'll be an unscheduled walk in the forest....
Waves to all the other ladies 👋🏻🌴
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Good evening,
First frost warning of the year - at work it is so cold I got permission to wear hat/scarf at my desk. Helps that I knit my own....
Got 6500 steps today and I hope to sleep like a log.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.1 -
*** November 4 ***
Goodness Sara - you need permission to wear a hat and scarf if you are cold? What a work place.
😨
The sun is out today, and I am grateful for that.
I have some gorgeous cauliflower to cut up and steam and enjoy.
When my friend was here, she wanted cottage cheese, so I re-discovered the joys of cottage cheese! With the right seasoning on top, it is scrumptious!
See you later at the Cabana Boys' Friday Happy Hour 🌴😁
Lana
265.0 today
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Good evening,
Isnt it nice that I have the talent to make the mittens/hat and scarf to wear to work? I am sewing in the ends of a green ombre colored scarf that matches my coat. Will be looking for a hat soon or maybe a pattern for a hat.
Cottage cheese with salad dressing, smashed cottage cheese with a fork, the possibilities you have are endless. Glad you rediscovered it.
Art/Craft sale at church tomorrow, so an early evening for me.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.1 -
*** November 5 ***
Wow, am I off this morning. I thought it was Sunday, and I pasted in a Sunday picture.....then my brain woke up, and I fixed it. Gah.
*waving at Cabana Boy for more black coffee*
It's going to be almost 80 degrees here today.
Lana
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Hi all! I’m still alive just have been busy and haven’t been logging in. Can’t believe it is already November! Going out today with my sister to go wedding dress shopping for her wedding which is 2 years away. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
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Hi Missy~~
Good to see you! I hope that the wedding dress shopping went well and that your sister is seeing styles that she likes.
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Good evening,
Craft fair at church was crazy and I made my 5k by 1pm. Called Dad who could tell I was tired and I went and passed out for most of the afternoon.
Rain here through Wednesday. Works for me as I dont have to commute in it.
Missy - hope you and your sister had a good/productive shopping trip.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.1 -
*** November 6 ***
Good morning all~~
This morning I felt uninspired about my usual breakfasts, so I finished off the cottage cheese topped with a big dollop of Trader Joes sun-dried tomatoes in light olive oil--I'm surprised how yummy that was. 😋
Sara - Kudos to you for participating in the crafts fair and for getting your steps. Glad to hear that California is getting some rain. 🥰
I got a note from the postal workers, and rightfully so, scolding me for having messy walkways up to my house and to get them cleaned by November 15th. So that's what I'll be doing for "activity points" today. 🍁
Waves to anyone who stops by today 👋🏻
Lana
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Good morning,
Lana - wow get that walkway clean. I didnt know the postal workers left notes like that. Your breakfast sounded good and refreshing.
Church then my to do list. I took advantage of getting another hour sleep.
Winds and dust (we really need rain) has my head congested. But it will go away eventually.
Wishing all a good day. Stay safe and sane out there.1 -
Hi all dress shopping was great. She’s got a top 3 possibly 4 she’s going to go back to try them on in a couple of weeks.1
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*** November 7 ***
Missy that is great about the dresses!!!
Sara - yes, the Post Office has a little form with all sorts of possible problems, and they check off the applicable offenses. I got the important areas taken care of and will do more tomorrow.
Yesterday I had lower digestive issues again - no idea why - and thus the scale was way down this morning. I made sure to drink plenty of restorative water, juice, and milk. (not all at once)
Lana
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07/11/2022: 95.9 kg
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*** November 8 ***
Good morning All~~
Just getting us started.....
Lana
264.0 today
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Good evening,
Could not get on the board last night, so I am glad I can today.
Lots of rain and snow in mountains. It ends tomorrow.
Good time to think about making soup.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.1 -
Good Morning! Happy Wednesday! Finally getting some fall weather here. It’s still sunny but is definitely cooling off and hope it stays this way for a bit. Hope everyone is having a great week!2
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*** November 9 ***
Good morning all~~
Yes, the cooler weather is rather nice - and yes, it reminds me that it would be good to make some soup!!
Tonight will be dinner out somewhere with two friends of mine. They are normal, working people, and as such, dinner will be well after dusk. It's a challenge for me to drive at night, but I will be careful, and it's worth it to have some dinner companionship.
*tossing beach bag and mystery novel onto favorite lounge chair for later* 🌴
Lana
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