Serial Starters
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Sara - I think that's what I've begun doing, in the evening...I don't even stop and think... it just goes in my mouth, before I realize what I'm doing... need to stop vegging in front of TV and munchin on everything...0
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FRIDAY
Good morning,
Friend at work I was trying to get into my department told me she got a job within hers, our department's reputation is bad within the company..... which may explain why we cannot fill positions....Wonder if anything will be done?
Oatmeal on- cafe salad for dinner. Dinner is unknown at moment but something frozen most likely.
Just glad its Friday / TGIF. Wave to all who follow.1 -
Hey everyone! I'm new here and the description fits me so well. It's my third time around here on MFP and I've lost count how often I tried through other ways, WW, counting calories offline, some crazier stuff. I decided to give it a proper, more relaxed try now. Not be all go-go-go but think things through and not make it too much of a big deal, as I found that that's what made it hard for me to stick with it before.
Anyway, it's nice to meet you all. I've been reading back a few pages and you all seem really nice and supportive.2 -
It's Friday! I'm also 3 weeks into this. Woohoo! My goal today is keep drinking water (the heat is brutal).
Have a good day, all!1 -
Good Morning and happy Friday! Serial starter here. I've started and deleted accounts.... and started over more times than I can count. Lost weight about 7 years ago, kept it off for a few years... then moved and changed my habits, got a new job, etc. Now my biggest downfall is going out to eat and beer. I always always ruin my hard work and really need a kick in the butt. This is such a mental battle - but I am determined to win! So nice to meet you all.4
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Hi Eyrn! I've found if I say I cannot have something I want it 100x more. I "budget" my calories for eating out now. It's been working so far.
Good luck and welcome!
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Hey all! I haven't checked-in in a few days. Yesterday was my anniversary. It was a really tough day as far as eating goes. I went over my calories by 100. It could have been worse. I'm not kicking myself. Today is a new day.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Happy Anniversary!!
Hi guys! I love how supportive this group is... do you mind if I join you?
I ate well yesterday but no movement on the scale... I kind of expected it since I lost the last 2 days in a row... Once I get into a groove I won't weigh in every day but it helps me now in the beginning when the scale moves alot Happy Friday everyone!! 3 -
Hi Ladies
Welcome new peeps.
Taking my own food on Amtrak today. More calorie control. Better food. Less salty/bready.
I'm visiting w cousin upstate NY. Not to worry if I don't check in. Be back Sunday night
Sara--TGIF is right.
You should take over your department!
Or keep your head down, do your work, and be safe.
Cabana Boys have special Happy Hour planned for us.
Lana2 -
Thanks for the nice welcome! Weighed in today...lost 1.6lbs! I'll take it! :-)
Hope everyone has an awesome weekend. TGIF!3 -
Just as I thought... my weight is going back up...I simply am not making good choices... definitely not eating enough... for no good reason, I have stopped logging.. again...I tell myself, every night that I will start walking... then, I have an excuse not to...too hot, raining, tired..I even downloaded the C25K App... haven't even started... all I can say is, I'm good at making excuses and putting things off...I just don't know why I do this... every time I get close to goal, it's like I just give up...I can't even say I do it subconsciously...I think about what I'm doing/ not doing... and, yet, I do it anyway...0
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Good evening,
I have a feeling I will sleep well....
Welcome new posters x 3 !! I was at work and usually cannot answer - but stop by and post when you can. I sense the need for questions of the week again...... we got off track awhile back and may need to be more focused.
Thank you Lana for the heads up - hope you have a great time - love how you took control of the train ride and your food choices. Feels very powerful doesnt it??
Dawn - okay start now - tomorrow - what is the easiest thing for you to do that is in the direction of healthy eating/weight? Start from there - your gpa stress is high right now, so start slowly.
Box of chocolates waiting for me tomorrow after dental apt, but until then I must behave. Wishing for better meal ideas.... same old same old is getting old.
Did I hear Lana's Palm Tree has a Happy Hour tonight?? I am there and will bring Miss Tillie.
Wishing all a good night.1 -
Dawn - I am with you. Just having trouble staying on track. Do well for a couple of days and then go completely off the rails. Rejoined WW last weekend and it's only been so-so this week. Girlfriends coming to visit in a few weeks and was hoping to lose several lbs but that will not happen if I keep this up. (pizza buffet restaurant tonight for supper.)
The sun will come out tomorrow...1 -
Good morning! Thanks for the welcome, everyone.
It's an okay day but I'm fighting the urge to go way overboard with the food intake tonight. Gonna do the grocery run after work and I know I'll do well with that because I've started making actual shopping lists. But the big challenge will be the Chinese takeout place that's conveniently placed right next to the checkout. It's always so easy to say "If I get something here, I won't have to cook and it'll be so long til I'm home and everything's packed away anyway..." It's not even the calories I'm worried about but so.much.sodium.ugh.
To those struggling...I don't have any good advice to offer but I know how you feel. Especially the consciously not doing anything and still not knowing why. It's so frustrating.2 -
SATURDAY
Good morning,
Dog up and fed and brain needs more sleep.
Iamunicoon - I make as much of the "Chinese food" as I can - I am thinking of making chicken teriyaki and rice or chicken fried rice for dinners this week.
Dieting is hard, being overweight is hard -- chose your hard. Quote from the WW boards before they went instagram that I found helpful.
Errands, then dentist after lunch. BBL1 -
Yes, I'm thinking about making a nice wok dish sometime this week. Thinking of making something not too spicy so I can make enough for two days (I'm too much of a wuss to re-heat something spicy
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Dental visit done, dr thinks it is 95% likely it was my jaw/teeth that caused jaw sensations.... what a relief. Phew.
Have another dental apt Monday ( dentist had a cancellation) for a new night guard - that makes a big whopping 2 unscheduled occurrences at work in a year. Being proactive on my health. Tough nuts on the occurrence.
Will look into how to cook chicken for teriyaki - will make tomorrow as I have salad and leftover quiche.
BBL1 -
Well, this week is not going to be fun. It's my TOM which means cravings, bloating, and my entire body aching. I'll probably not be on much this week.
I hope everyone has a good week though.0 -
Oh my...I had an incredibly crazy morning! SO was dropping me off at work, and we noticed a window unit, sitting on the ground. The window was in our cat room... it was closed, thankfully. SO left and I went to do a head count... I stopped, dead in my tracks... there was a guy, sleeping in the cat room! Startled and panicked, I stood there in total shock... then, I ran out and called SO and told him to come back! He called 911...20 minutes later police arrived... during that time, the guy (17 yr old kid) woke up, but didn't try to flee... he was immediately arrested... story was: he was at a party and his EX came in, he was drunk and didn't want to fight, so he took off walking. It was storming, he was cold, so he broke in to get out of rain and passed out ... boss (who showed up, 20 min after cops) was so concerned about getting money for AC, if it was broke..he did say, he won't press charges, he wants the kid to do Community Service... not sure how I feel about that...
Good note: first look, I thought all cats but 3 were gone...(out of 20)..I was crushed... after searching and even walking in the woods, they all began to come out of hiding, inside... so very thankful for that... and, that the rest of the day was very uneventful... and, a special needs kitten was adopted!0 -
gemwolf110 wrote: »Good morning!!! Had a great start to a three day weekend yesterday. Got tickets to the Metallica concert and had a blast. Avenged Sevenfold and VolBeat also performed too! Unfortunately diet wise probably could have done better but it's only one night and as long as I get back on track now I'll be good.
Sara, chicken teriyaki sounds so good right now I have to find a healthy recipe to cook to take for lunches during the week.
How is everyone's weekend going so far?
Soooo jealous... haven't seen Metallica in years!0 -
Sara - good news about your jaw issues being dental related.. so glad, it's nothing more serious! Have a great rest of your weekend!0
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Good evening,
Dawn - who would have thought?? Luckily nobody/ no cats were hurt.
Starting QOTW early - it will start tomorrow.
Question of the week - what will you be focusing on to stay on track?
AOTW (answer of the week) - walking my breaks and water in this hotter weather we will be having.
Wishing all a good night.1 -
Sara - never could have imagined... one co worker was going to complain to me, the fact that I always lock door, after I come to work...I am typically alone, 20- 30 minutes, every day... in the past, we have had people just dump animals in our lobby.. not to mention, some people that are angry for us not helping with animals, and that there is cash and medication that people could steal...I will always, lock the door behind me... can never be too safe... even in a small town0
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Serial starter here... I've tried countless times the past ten years, and have been struggling to overcome my feelings of "just not caring". I don't mind the working out, but food is my killer. Mostly, I have thoughts of knowing I shouldn't indulge in eating unhealthy stuff, and just doing it anyway. Everyone's different, but any stories of when you finally decided to JUST GET OVER IT?1
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SUNDAY
Good morning,
Mbynum - welcome and I couldnt take it anymore when the doctor was thinking of giving me more blood pressure medicine - I am working with my dr and I currently dont take any. Start out slow this time and just keep working on it. We fall off the trail, but dust yourself off and get back on the trail. Stop by and post anytime.
Dog is up and fed. Back for more sleep.
Groceries, food prep, probably nap. Maybe in that order.
Posted a question of the week last night - while I had more brain cells working.
Wave to all who follow. BBL.2 -
Sara - you asked, what's is easiest thing for me to do... easiest, would/ will be, cutting back on sweets...I can do it...I have always been good at walking away from sweets... they are just the best part of my day, lately...I just need to stop before I grab the next candy bar... or, at least do what I normally do, eat one small piece and give the rest to SO...
We are going to little roadside stand, where they sell plants, veggies and fruits...I really, truly want to just lay back down and go back to sleep... but, I am going to make myself get up, get dressed and get out of the house... it's a cool morning and will be good to enjoy it before it gets too hot..
Hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday!
Check in later....0 -
Thanks Tilliesmommy1- Gonna give the "start out slow"thing a try- again. My mind has this "all or nothing mentality" and I'm going to work on just taking little steps. Have a good Sunday! 1
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Good evening,
Chicken stir fry with ginger teriyaki sauce to use as a dip with brown rice. Made 4 servings so good chunk of dinners is done.
Hot here, heard a/c go off while in kitchen.
Maintenance man leaves Wednesday who my dog just loves... came by to see dog and see why my ceiling fan was making noise, blades were loose. Easy fix.
Dawn- you know we like details (okay mainly me....) what did you get at the roadside stand? Those are the best anyway. No better strawberries than roadside stands.....
Running on brain fumes - not a pretty picture. Hottest day is supposed to be tomorrow. Lovely.
Wishing all a great night.2 -
Sara - you are so right, fresh, strawberries are the best...we ended up with a couple tomato plants...fresh zucchini, cucumber and watermelon... so yummy!
Today was such a nice day... Sun was shining and only 70 degrees... this week is supposed to be very comfortable... need to get up and get out!
Food choices weren't great, but not terrible today... trying to step away from the chocolate... proving to be a bit tricky..
Everyone have a great evening...
May BBL0 -
MONDAY
Good morning, up .2 okay with that - just is.
Hottest day of week today. Window open as it is stuffy in here. Air quality is only so/so and I will have to shut window soon. Maintenance man came by to fix fan - and get one more chance to play with dog. She was being aloof yesterday and not sure why. I let him give her dog treats at least. Was able to run fan all night which was a nice improvement.
Paper just came by. Dog is barking and will do what I call "paper dance".
Stay cool, drink lots of water. Wave to all who follow. Make it your best Monday1 -
Hi everyone, I'm Kayla. Another serial starter. Been starting over since high school it seems and even tho i do great for short periods at a time it always fades into a giant fast food and chocolate fueled back pedal. But here i am again, starting over lol but at least i'm still trying.. that counts right? lol
Anyone have some motivation tips? I think thats my biggest issue.
thanks and feel free to add me!1
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