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Tilliesmommy1

This isn't your first rodeo with losing weight, is it? That's fine, this group is full of people who have been around more than once, the difference is we're committing to ourselves to make this our last journey with losing weight.

Anyone can stop in ask questions, answer questions, or just check in. We are here to support each other, encourage each other, and help each other out on this journey.

We are a group from Weight Watchers who want to continue this thread, but as Weight Watchers is deleting their boards, we are starting here.

[Updated by Staff, April 2026 - Updated formatting]

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gemwolf110

@Tilliesmommy1 ohh a date! I’m like @mkculs13 want to know more lol! I’m on some dating apps myself but no luck so far and I’m okay with that. @Crochetluvr I absolutely LOVE the owls!!! 🦉 need to figure out how to make those. I love the Facebook group idea. If I could crochet I’d join in. @LanaCabana537 I need to do the same thing to my yard. It’s so overgrown and needs some tlc. And the neighborhood I live in it should look nicer but I’ve been overwhelmed with school and work and everything. Hoping for some more motivation once it gets nicer out

Well Friday is got some cleaning done Friday, not as much as I had planned or hoped for but got a bit done. Retreat was lovely on Saturday and today was fairly laidback, went to church this morning and lunch with family. Then home and getting laundry and other stuff done. Trying to adjust to the time change. It was the second time for the time change with my diabetic dog. I was away on the last one so vet handled that change but I had my brain in a knot trying to figure out the morning shot time this morning. It all worked out but she is running high yesterday and today after days of being in a good range. You wouldn’t realize it based on her behavior tho.
Hope everyone has a great start to the week!

~Missy

LanaCabana537

*** March 10 ***

Good morning everyone~~

Sara - I will get info to you later today. 💌

Maureen - that sounds awful about all of those scratches! Ouch!

Sandy - the crochet owls are adorable 🥰

Missy - It's amazing how vines and other things can take over a yard. I'm determined to rescue a few bushes that have been overrun with vines.

Lana

268.0

LanaCabana537

🌴Hey Ladies~

Remember him?

Yes, Mario has been spotted at the next beach club over from us, and he is heading our way! ⛱️🌴

Lana

Crochetluvr

Good Afternoon!

Rrrrrowlllll. Go get him, Lana! 😉 And glad you like the owls. I

Almost forgot to post....I had a podiatrist appointment and then I made more owls. I have 4 made now.

Finally got the recycling down to the bins….no more boxes or bottles/cans sitting around.

The corned beef specials came out as good as a deli. I had another one for lunch. Will probably have a snack for dinner.

Need to go fill the bird feeders and that's it for the errands today. Soon time to switch out the winter wardrobe for the summer!

Till tomorrow...

Sandy

TMW - 173.6

gemwolf110

come hither Mario!

angf0679

Hi Everyone. "New" here. I am trying this again and thought maybe posting in here might help get me some motivation to keep going.

I am 45, 5'2'' around 152 pounds and am going through perimenopause. (My profile picture was taken about 8-9 years ago.)

I have going through a lot in the last few years. I am a runner, but haven't have been in the last few years. In 2020 I ran through the pandemic, but as it dragged on and more races were cancelled in the following year I ran less and less. On March 12, 2022, I lost my mom. On July 21, 2023, I was flooded out of my apartment. On January 12, 2024, I lost my dad. I have been running less and less and eating more and more. I know how to eat right and exercise right but I am not doing it. I keep binge eating and sit all day and all night (I work in a law office.)

I really want to loose at least 30 pounds. No real time frame. I need supporters to help keep me motivated and keep me going.

It's sunny today and slightly above freezing (I am in Nova Scotia, Canada). No excuse why I can't go for a run on my lunch break. I get an hour, and unlike at home, I can run by some beautiful water scenery.

Sandy - My sister-in-law made me blanket just like that flower one several years ago. She's extremely talented and sells here things in a consignment shop.

cathyb60

I've been meaning to post for a week or so but kept getting sidetracked. Even though I don't have anything much to say I want to keep the connection open for when I do! LOL!

I love the little owls!

Counting the days till Spring, I hope Mother Nature is as well so she knows when to switch seasons! LOL!

Lost a couple of lbs. over the last week or so, sitting today at 221.25

Have a good day everyone.

Cathy

Crochetluvr

Good Evening!

@angf0679 , WELCOME! SO sorry about all your trials and grief....no wonder you had food issues. And thank you! That afghan is probably the most involved project I have ever attempted. It's great your sister can sell her work.

Cathy, thank you! I have made 9 of them so far....can't wait to package them and give them away! And congrats on the loss!

@gemwolf110 , LOL!

Today the SO took me to the Chinese buffet for an early dinner. I OD'd on crab legs, which carbwise, isn't bad. I will probably have a sodium gain, but it's temporary. Got my oil changed in my car today, too.…my mechanic says the car looks great, so I am pleased.

It was a beautiful day today, but tomorrow temps will be going back down a bit. Not sure if a walk is on the agenda or not.

Working on another rose square. Till tomorrow....

Sandy

TMW - 174.6

Tilliesmommy1

oh dear Mario is photo bombing us again.

Got last 1k in before it gets too dark.cold here and hot cocoa would be great but I did not just walk 1k for nothing.

Blankets to knit tonight.

Angf- welcome! Let us know how things are going small steps are still steps

Wishing all a good night .Stay safe and sane out there.

Tilliesmommy1

Ordered hot chocolate yesterday and with rain coming I will enjoy it tomorrow

angf0679

I went out for my run on my lunch break - and tripped over a raised portion of the sidewalk and fell flat out. In the almost 11 years I have been running, that has never happened. I have a bruise on my leg as a memory of it. Other then that I am fine.

I am planning on a walk today. It's 3 years today that mom went home to heave. Her thing was walking, so I will do it for her.

LanaCabana537

Welcome Ang - so sorry about your losing your parents. It's hard for a long time. Glad that you did not get seriously hurt when you fell. 🤗

Sara - I sent you an email from my new-ish icloud.com address. Did you get it, or is it the Junk folder?

I got very little sleep last night. Dang.

Lana

Tilliesmommy1

Lana sent reply

Wet here got really wet walking home

Wishing all a goodnight stay safe and sane out there

LanaCabana537

Hey Y'all~ It's Pi day Friday!

Lana

LanaCabana537

*** March 15 ***

Beware!!

Lana

Crochetluvr

Good Morning!

Sorry I have been MIA. I wasn't able to find the group....had to search for my past posts today and come in that way. The "Motivation and Support" section had no groups listed! Not sure what's going on but I figured out how to get here. God, I miss the old MFP.

Had a couple munchie days, which threw me off. Better day yesterday. Crocheting kept my mind off food.

Hope everyone's Sunday is a pleasant one!

Sandy

TMW - 173.6

Tilliesmommy1

Good evening

Got good steps in today working for our food pantry. We found a box of doughnuts ,seems it was for tomorrow's crew- they will have to do without a couple.

Have been avoiding the dishes- on to do list tomorrow.

Wishing all a good night .Stay safe and sane out there.

LanaCabana537

*** March 17 ***

Good morning all~~

Just getting us started. Sara - that's funny about the donuts! 😂

Lana

268.8 today

Crochetluvr

Good Morning!

Sara.…mmmmm....donuts. I have to admit I bought 2 glazed donuts at Wegman's but have only had a few bites of one.

Another good day yesterday. I lost a pound on the challenge, but didn't reach goal, so it was a mixed experience. Challenge continues tomorrow.

I have my urologist appointment this afternoon. Not my favorite thing to have. Will get his report on my test results, although I already know the basics. Going to see if I can get my nails done on the way home.

This week there will be a cool down. Next week is supposed to be warmer. I am getting in some walking.

RAOCK crocheting is going great! I am almost ready to start leaving my little gifts around.

TTFN....

Sandy

TMW - 173.2

Tilliesmommy1

Good evening

Got dishes done which was overdue.

Got 5k in today so with housework it will be enough for goal.

4 pounds down,but will I lose motivation?

Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.

LanaCabana537

*** March 18 ***

Good morning all~

Sara - congratulations on your loss! That is inspiring ⭐️

Sandy - I hope that your appointment went well enough yesterday~

I went way off plan yesterday, and that makes me sad. Somehow the healthy asparagus and shrimp found themselves on top of a ton of pasta along with drinks. Well, today is another day to do the next right thing, as they say…… and get in some exercise.

Waves to all who stop by later on 👋🏻

Lana

angf0679

I have been back at this for a week and so far I am doing good, not counting Friday night when I was at home when I am usually at a kids program at my church. We didn't have it last week due to March Break. I kept giving in to chocolate Friday night.

Not only am I working on my physical health. I am working on my emotional/mental health. I am limiting my time on social media (I left X/Twitter and deleted Facebook off my phone) and my time on my computer at home (at work right now). It's been helping! Last night I had my kitchen fully cleaned up by 7:45! I am also back at working on a Bible study a started 1 1/2 years ago to help my anxiety - Quieting a Noisy Soul. Last night's lesson and this mornings Bible study on addictions I am doing (I consider social media and my computer an addiction as I am on them so much and not doing things I should be doing.) was both very insightful and helping in helping me re-learn things.

I ran on my lunch break yesterday - in shorts!! Doesn't happen often in Nova Scotia in March! I won't be running at lunch today, I will keep my determination going to run when I get home. I need to do hill repeats and there is no hills around here that are good for that. I have the perfect one at home to do that (and a couple on the way to get to that hill!)

Crochetluvr

Good Day!

Sarah, wow! That's an awesome loss! WTG!

Lana, the appointment was SO easy this time....took about 5 minutes. Recommendations of what foods to avoid (but everything in moderation). Said he didn't want to prescribe me any meds on top of what I am already taking, which I sure appreciate. No pre testing and come back in a year. Will have an MRI done then to look for stones. I never want another kidney stone....no fun. As for your pasta and drinks, it's only temporary, as you know. 🙂

Ang, your plan sounds great! That's why I restarted my crocheting....keeps me off social media more.….and I always enjoyed it.

Had a cheese omlette for breakfast and small glass of milk to take my pills. Supposed to get up in the middle 60's today, but when is a mystery. I am going to put away my winter coats and just leave out the sweat jackets...I think that's all I should need going forward. I have 2 jean jackets I want to get back into by fall.

Did get my nails done...a lavender pink for spring. The salon made some improvements since I was there last. Nice lighting, but they got new chairs. I like the old ones on wheels. But I need to start using cash...they charge more with credit/ debit.

I comfortably wore a size L sweater yesterday....that was nice. I want to be back into mediums by fall.

Ok....till tomorrow,

Sandy

TMW - 173

Crochetluvr

Good Afternoon!

A slow day today...watching the Phillies vs Yankees. Made 2 more rose squares last night...I have 10 made now. Packaged up all the little giveaways and they are ready to go to new homes. And I have some new ideas for giveaways to make....a bee and a mug coaster with a teabag.

Had leftover spaghetti and meatballs for my big meal of the day....will have a snack for dinner.

I had a woodpecker at my cam feeder....first one of those I'd seen!

Hope everyone is well!

Sandy

TMW - 172.2

Empress62

Hello everyone. As I sit here convincing myself to stay on plan and have only one serving of a snack or treat food a day, I find myself losing willpower. I thought I would join a community for support and fellowship in this journey. As you can see from my progress Pic ( I think it's attached , it covers 12 years and nine months) I have been doing this rodeo on and off foe a while.

My name is Pam, I am from the US but currently live in Portugal, so my weight is in kg. I hope to get to know you all better.

Empress62

It seems I do not know how to attach an image, oh well.

gemwolf110

Hi Pam!

It can be tricky to upload a photo and MFP did change around the comment box. Are you on your phone or computer?

LanaCabana537

Hi Everyone~~

It's good to have a peaceful moment to drop by.

I need to go back, read the posts, and check back in….

Thank goodness the Cabana Boys have a wonderful Happy Hour evening scheduled for us!

🌴⛱️🌴

Lana

Crochetluvr

Good EVE-e-ning, as Alfred Hitchcock would say.

Pam, WELCOME! So nice to see another new member. And strangely I have always had trouble adding photos here....but not tonight. Maybe somebody fixed something? Keep trying.

Lana, those boys keep you grounded...he, he, he...

Have been feeling a bit bloated the last couple days and my weight is not cooperating.

Last night I made a pan of Pecan Pie Bars and they are delicious. But I am being good....only had a half of a bar today. Will keep that up. I just need a little something sweet each day.

I made this mug coaster with a teabag caddy in the back for my newest RAOCK give away. I may make one for myself.

Wow....where did the day go? I know...I did a lot of crocheting today. That always makes the time fly.

TTFN...

Sandy

TMW - 173.6

Tilliesmommy1

Good evening

Friday after a hairy work week.

Got a pair of harem pants in mail. I will have to go and buy another work dress code pair soon ish.

Sandy love your crocheting.

Wishing all a good night . Stay safe and sane out there