NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL
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@TrishasTime The salad was good, we had it last night. Like Slightedge said, we used to call them thongs but now call them flip flops. Now we call skimpy underwear thongs. Thanks for the link, I'll take a look. Great job on your day!!!
@theslightedgeforever I didn't enjoy my day off really, it was just a bunch of running around and house chores.
But at least I wasn't at work. That stinks your dd had to work, but you are right! Sounds like you had a good day.
@cbabie I am addicted to coffee, my friend! And I have to stay completely away from Doritos. They can't be in the house. I wish you luck. I'm glad you didn't miss a bill. That would make me anxious to almost miss one. Thanks, I really don't take care of my skin as much as I should, I just have good genes!
Hi all. Well, it's Tuesday and back to work. At least it's Tuesday though. I didn't get much meal prep done. I was too busy running around doing other things. I did make one meal ahead of time. I don't know if I caught a cold while I was away or it is allergies, but I'm stopped up and coughing.
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@trooworld, those pearls are super cool and look great on you!!
Let me know how that Instant Pot chicken parm turns out. It looked great and I've pinned it for later. Bummer you aren't feeling well. I hope you aren't sick too. I always seem to come down with something when I travel. 
@cbabie, I too have addiction in my family and have conquered some of mine over the years. I smoked for 23 years as well as other not good for me vices. But, like you getting rid of sugar is such a battle and one that I am so sick of dealing with. I'm about to do something radical that I hope will help. We will see! I will be praying for you and you can pray for me.
@TrishasTime and @theslightedgeforever, you are both doing great!!
OK, so I lost a whopping .2 this week. What the hay!!!
Remember that I gained .8 last week which was what I lost during the first week of February. So, I'm down .2 for the month. I have a WW Facebook group that many of the members have branched off and started doing Intermittent Fasting. I have been sorta of following them with interest but didn't want to dive in because I didn't want to change things up that much. Well, this morning I've decided to take the plunge into IF and see if it is what I'm needing. I plan to do 5 days a week of not eating for 16 hours. Anyone here ever give IF a try? I'm just really sick of not losing! 0 -
@trooworld nice necklace and you look great!
I'm such a wimp about putting pictures online of myself. That's partly why I don't have profile pictures.
@cbabie good luck you can do it! There is diabetes in my family too. My brother was diagnosed and he is only 40. Such a shame. I had a good time with my friends but I overdid it lol. But I am back on the straight and narrow again!
@theslightedgeforever that is a worthwhile lesson about lowering your goals =consistency and better results. I've been trying to learn that one a long time.
@TrishasTime sounds like you had a good day!
I'm okay, just trying to hang in. My weight is up this week bc I overdid it with friends, but fine I am back to watching what I eat today. I went to the gym on the weekend and had a good workout. I keep hoping I can start running outside and doing stairs outside again, but the weather is still not cooperating. It's not really weather, it's just the ice, I need the ice to melt more.
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@TeresaW1020 A loss is still a loss even if it wasn’t as big as you would have liked. I’ve never tried IF. It doesn’t mesh well with my lifestyle and so I would always feel deprived in one instance or another. But I know that some people like it and make it work for them. You’ll just have to see if it works for you. Are you still keeping up with your journal?
@its_cleo so you just keep trying and figure out how to go out with friends and still stay within your food boundaries. It’s one of those narrow roads/wide roads learning opportunities. Soon spring will be here and you can enjoy your outside exercise again.0 -
@cbabie Hang in there and keep fighting the good fight.
@trooworld Glad to see we’re on the same page about thongs. 😀 I used to have an addiction to all things crunchy like Doritos and popcorn but I’m learning to count those things out now and measure. I’m still working on my “have my cake and eat it too” plan. I keep telling myself it’s a skill to be learned just like everything else. Practice, practice, practice. I hope you aren’t coming down with something.
So Day 50: I lost 1.4 lbs. Half way through. Woohoo! Never thought I would get this far but I proved myself wrong. Just focus on today is what I’m doing. Do my 3 things to get my big sticker. I wore a shirt today that’s been sitting in my closet for at least 6 years with the tags on it.
Day 41-50
8 days=3 goals met
1 day=2 goals met.
1 day=👸
I stayed within food boundaries. Exercised 56 minutes. Water goal met. Journal done. Big sticker day.
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@TeresaW1020 Thanks! The chicken parm was really easy to make, we are going to eat it tonight, I'll let you know how it is. I think I must be getting sick, as my husband's throat is now getting sore. I think I may stay home today to rest up. I could tell yesterday people were a little uncomfortable about me being there with my snotty/stuffed up nose and cough lol. My husband does IF. One thing I know about it is this: you really have to be strict and follow the rules. According to my husband, that is. Good luck!
@its_cleo Thanks, I went there with this necklace in mind and I'm glad I found one! I don't like putting pics of myself really either, especially not that one which was not flattering lol, but I wanted to show you guys the necklace.
@theslightedgeforever LOL yes girl! No way I would wear the other kind of thongs. I've tried to add Doritos back in but they just don't fit with my lifestyle. I have them occasionally, but there are so many other things I can have that I prefer. I think I am coming down with something. Or at least passing something to my husband. Aren't I generous? LOVE YOUR CALENDAR!!!! You've got this!!!
Hi all. My officemate is out sick with a cold. My husband is coming down with something. I must face the music: I am coming down with something. I just don't know whether to stay home today or to fight it and go in. I'm not feeling terrible, I sound worse than I feel, but I think for other people's comfort level, I will stay home. It is so cold here (cold is relative, okay? It's like 44F). I pay a lot in rent for warm weather lol. Have a good day, everyone, make it count!
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Morning. All
Check. In...NO SUGAR..however, I ate pasta last night...which can turn to sugar..but I take the first step at no “sweets”. So day one down!! I need to print the 100 day calendar and get my stickers too! LOL
@trooworld so. Sorry you are sick. I can’t stand to be sick. I don’t have an instapot. But would love to know how your meal came out.
@theslightedgeforever I am so proud of you! You are doing great...but then you always love prizes, stickers, etc..mom would say you need to add a bow or glitter to your calendar.
@its_cleo so glad I live in warmer weather. Although the wind the last few days has been just bone cold horrible. You got this...
@TeresaW1020 I don’t know if I can do the IF with you..I have fasted so much in the last 5 years...I sometimes think I messed up m body..so if you fast for 16 hours..does that include your sleep time? I have not heard of this, so I don’t know all the guidelines..fill me in please.
as theslightededge said....a loss is. A loss..so you are going the right direction...you are just wanting to jump and sky dive...not just be a paratrooper..LOL. I will be your no sugar partner...I too had to quit cigs years ago cold turkey...only way I can do things...remember my all or nothing? My sister is different...maybe cause she is the baby LOL
Okay gals got. To run...I loved. The visit today. I hear Mr Rodgers in my head...LOL
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Good morning!!
@theslightedgeforever, LOVE your calendar with all those fun stickers!! You are rocking this challenge! I'm trying to not be jealous of you. Yay to being able to wear that shirt that's been hanging in your closet. I love shopping in my closet and can't wait for the day when everything in it fits me perfectly. No, I haven't actually been doing my journal. I do read the day and spend a few minutes thinking about it but I'm not filling it out.
@trooworld, so sorry you are getting sick. You just got over being sick too! We have so many people at church who are sick and I'm just praying their germs stay away from me! I hope you feel better soon and that sunny California warms up!
@cbabie, good job on eating no sugar. Yes, pasta is a carb but it's much better than refined sugary products. Do you eat whole-wheat pasta? That is all I eat and I really think it's better tasting. YES, we will be no sugar partners!! I'm also going to really work on how much artificial sugar I consume in a day. It's wayyyy too much!
As to Intermittent fasting, it does include my sleep time. The most popular is a 16 hour fast and an 8 hour eating window. Yesterday was the first day and I stopped eating after dinner at 5:30 pm and didn't eat again until breakfast at 9:30 am. I might build up to going more than 16 hours but I'm doing this slowly. For instance, you aren't supposed to have anything but black coffee, plain tea, or water to drink. Well, my first cup of coffee I put 1 TBS of heavy cream. I plan to give black coffee a serious effort but also don't want to freak my poor taste buds out! There are a ton of YouTube videos on IF and Dr. Jason Fung seems to be the go-to guy. He has a couple of books out that I might look into getting soon too. My plan is to do the 16:8 fast on Mon, Tue, Wed, and Sat. and to eat at my normal times on Thursday and Sundays. We will see!!
Today is the 50-day mark on my 100-day challenge. I actually gained .3 in the last 10 days because on day 49 I had a big loss that then jumped back up. My total loss for the last 50 days is 3.3 lbs. And while that is good it is nowhere near what I want. So that is why I'm giving IF. I plan to do it for the last 50 days of the challenge and just see what happens.0 -
Good morning everyone
@theslightedgeforever – It is looking like you are on a winner with this 100 day plan and modifying behaviours, I am seeing so many positives from you which makes me believe I can do this as well I loved your NSV if a shirt, I can not image how you felt when you put in on.
@cbabie – Yep processed sugar(lollies etc) has a stronghold when I am stressed to the max. It seems if I start on some processed sugar then the rest of the day is not healthy. I cannot seems to say this is one moment in my day – not all day but I am working on that. We are here to support you in any way we can. It is amazing just how much society has us relying on technology to pay bills. I remember when you got paid in a brown envelope and could pay your account at the office of where the bill came from. I wonder what our grandies will be saying when they get to our age
@trooworld – we also call skimpy underwear thongs as well, I am so glad I put a picture up or I would not know what you would have thought (giggle) I hope the day off allows you fight whatever you are coming down with.
@TeresaW2010 – Great news on the loss. I am not sure I could do thing 8 and 16 thing, If you are in a “funck”, they tell you to change everything up and shock the body , so maybe this will work for you
Its_cleo -Good for you to getting back to it, I think the skill we are all trying to learn is that life happens and you need to enjoy life but you do not have to have everything they are having to enjoy yourself. Go out with your friends, enjoy yourself but the very next meal you get back on track, so well done
I was 12 calories over yesterday but under the day before so overall I believe I am doing well
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@trooworld I have found that rice chips satisfy my crunch but I prefer the sweet chili pepper or sour cream. I bought the BBQ flavor and wasted money on the bag. Upside is I save calories cause I don’t eat them. Lol. I cannot have rice crackers though . I can eat the whole package in one day. So those stay at the shelf in the store. Maybe one day I’ll learn portion control over them. Since I’ve done it with others but it’s like kryptonite. Sorry to hear you are getting sick.
@cbabie baby steps Celebrate your victory. You diluted it with well pasta can turn into sweets. What exactly does no sweets mean to you at this point. Write it down. So you’ll know if you are successful or not. Your sister is different because she thinks differently. Our thoughts control our actions. She used to be an all or nothing person too.
@TeresaW1020 I kind of feel bad since you gave me the chart for the 100 day challenge but not bad enough to stop 😬. Ok so start filling out the journal That’s been part of my success. It takes about 5-10 min a day. Plus I’ve been putting into practice the lessons learned. Good luck on your IF Plan. I believe there’s a plan out there for all of us. We just have to find it. Congrats on your 3.3 lbs. That’s heading in the right direction. Even if you continued at this rate you would still be 10+ lbs lighter by the end of the year. I gained 6 pounds last year. That’s what I keep in my head. I was actively trying to lose weight too. Evidently not hard enough. This year I have a maintenance schedule worked out for the 65 days I’m not doing the 100 day challenge. Just realized I need to make me a chart for those days too so I can continue getting my stickers and set up the criteria.
@TrishasTime Yes I can’t wait to fit into the other clothes that are still hanging in my closet waiting for me. Hopefully some won’t go out of style. 😉 I think all bills should be paid online. So much easier. My son used to have to pay his water bill in the office with a check. So many more steps involved. Plus time and money for gas. I’m like can’t they get into the 21st century. Yes on the 12 calories. It is a balancing act and you hope that we’re under more than over most of the time.
I stayed within my food boundaries. Exercised 62 minutes. Water goal met. Journal done. Big sticker day.
I’m struggling with getting in my exercise this week. I’m doing it but you can find me at the end of the day pacing back and forth quickly from one room to another so I get all my burned calories in. I was planning on starting strength training today but didn’t. I’ve told myself just do 10 min. I will conquer this.0 -
@cbabie Congrats on no sugar! I can't stand being sick, either. I stayed home yesterday but I feel well enough to go to work today. Maybe I'm pushing it going today, but I don't have a lot of sick time to stay home, so I'm going. I'll let you know about the chicken parm in the instant pot...it's made, I am eating it tonight and can't wait. I just have to make the roasted asparagus in the oven to go with it!
@TeresasW1020 I know, right? I literally JUST got over a cold. Oh girl, it's not sunny in CA right now, it's raining as I type this, and it's been so cold. I can't get warm!!! Good luck with the IF! You can do anything you put your mind to.
@TrishasTime lol...me too or I would have thought, "She wants me to wear THOSE on my feet???" Ah, I am feeling a bit better but not much. But I must go back to work...or at least make an effort. I may come home early.
@theslightedgeforever I'm glad you found something that works for you. Thanks, I'm sorry too, especially since I was just sick!
Okay, gals, I said I'm going to work today and I am but I don't know if I will last the whole day. I'm feeling well enough to go as of this point, but I may take a nose dive later today. I really need to watch it because I kind of feel like this is walking pneumonia, which is what I had a few years ago. I'm really watching my symptoms and I will re-evaluate on Friday and might go to the doctor on Friday.
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Good morning everyone
Today, I am home. I am pretending what it would be like to be retired (Lol). I have turned off my work phone, my GD has gone to stay with her mother, my retired DH has gone to work with our son e this morning and it is just me and my puppies. I slept in until 7am (bliss), got up put some washing on and having brekkie as I type this before I take puppies out for a walk. I am making a pate today (new receipe) - we are going away on week of March 4th, so I a making it and freezing it in portions. It is definitely not healthy - but as I am putting on a grazing plate, it is just going to be part of it. At this moment, I feel relaxed and stress free.
@trooworld - I do hope you can last through the day, if you do not have much sick leave available. Does your unused sick leave roll over from the previous year?? Mine does - hate to tell you how much I have. Perhaps going to the conference took more out of you then you thought?
@theslightedgeforever - I gave up on the 100 pages, I would find time to do it for a few days and then miss it for a week. I love your stickers - such an achievement.
Hi to @cbabie - how is the sugar going?
Hi to @TeresaW2010 - How is the IF program going? Do you miss not eating after 5.30pm? or did you pick the days that DH is out and about?
@prisoner2food, @gemwolf110, @its_cleo - hope you are all well
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@trooworld so did you make it through a whole day of work? Which kind of sick eater are you? One that doesn’t eat or a comfort eater. Me I’m a comfort eater
@TrishasTime Looks like you had a little slice of heaven with everyone out of the house. Well that would be my heaven. This is about my 3rd time of doing the 100 day journal. I was like you the first two times. Hit and miss. This time is different. I have structure in my routine. Everyday at 6:30 I go sit with my mil for a couple of hours. I sit down and do my assignment first thing. If I happen to be busy during that time then I catch it up the following day. Plus this time I’m actually losing weight consistently. Just finally achieved 5%. I tried two other times to do that too. If first you don’t succeed, try try again.
I stayed within food boundaries. Rest day but I got in 27 min plus my step goal. Water goal met. Journal done. Big sticker day.0 -
@TrishasTime That sounds very relaxing, enjoy! I did not last throughout the day, I left at 10:15 a.m. . People were chasing me out of the building with sticks (basically). Yes, unused sick leave rolls over but I never have any because I get so few hours that I use it all. I get vacation time as well, but that gets used up, too. So in rare cases, if I get really sick, I end up taking time off unpaid. I hate doing that. I have enough vacation time right now that if I need to take more time off, I can, I just don't want to because I have very little vacation hours. I shook hands with so many people from all over the place, and some of those people were likely sick and spread their germs to me.
@theslightedgeforever I didn't make it through. 10:15. I am a comfort eater, unfortunately. I wish I were the other type.
The chicken parmesan in the instant pot was good (it was not true chicken parm, for those wondering). To satisfy my sicky comfort eating side, my husband made buttered noodles. I went to bed at 7pm last night. I'm hoping I can make it all day today at work. I'm at least going to try. They may chase me out again today. I'm not coughing very much, so I don't see the harm of me being there.
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Morning: Sorry I couldn’t get on here yesterday...but no sugar yet...too many other things....but baby steps..
@trooworld so sorry you are sick again. Please take care of you, that is more important. Glad the chicken Parmesan was good..
@TrishasTime Someday, I will printed what it is like to be retired...LOL. I am so. Glad you got some ME time..it’s really important for us women.
@theslightedgeforever so glad you have your routine...congrats on the 5%...
@TeresaW1020 I will contemplate the IF..I might can do it...so I will let you know..
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Good morning everyone
@trooworld - How did your day go yesterday? Did you survive the day at work and are you still comfort eating? We get 5 as a minimum sick days per year where I am at - how many do businesses give in US?
@theslightedgeforever - Congratulations on the 5 % Yes it is a slice of heaven for me as well. So.. there is hope for me with the 100 day plan. I have an apple watch and it has circles of achievement. Yesterday I go 3 full circles, which means, I completed 30 min of exercise. I stood for at least a minute as 12 separate times during the day and I exceeded my exercise calorie requirement. I can increase the amount as I go along.
@cbabie - I never really consider you retired, as you are always so busy at the church. To me retirement is NOT having to get up and be on a schedule every single day. Sometimes there are times where you want to say bugger it and just read a good book.
Well I lost this week and that was because I made intentional choices and owned what was not the best choice in the world. I am drinking more water and I left work after 8 hours every single day last week, so there was not excuse for tiredness eating]
Hope you all have a great weekend
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Morning:
Another day of no sugar!!!!
@TrishasTime yes I am not retired, I couldn’t wrap my head around that when I was let go....so maybe next year. I can draw SS after DEc...LOL. I have a Fitbit, and I am trying to get better at moving when it tells me I have steps to take. Congrats on the loss and being intentional.
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Good morning!
@trooworld, I hope you are starting to feel better and plan to have a relaxing weekend.
@TrishasTime, you made me smile reading about your day of "retirement." I have never had pate and have always wanted to try it. I have a whole list of foods that I want to try. I think that is a direct result from my Top Chef addiction. I'm now on Season 13.
@theslightedgeforever, So are you planning on doing the 100-day challenge thing all year? I'm loving it so much that I know that I will be doing it. For some reason, this focus on 10 days at a time is really helping me want to stay on track more than off the track. What is this 65 days maintenance schedule that you spoke of?
@cbabie, Yayyyyy for no sugar!!! That is fantastic! I'm doing good in that department too except for yesterday after I broke the fast I had a couple of cookies before I realized what I was doing.
Habits are the worst thing to break but I'm working hard at it! I do recommend you read up on IF. It just might be something you like. Here is an article that I read this morning that I really liked...https://betterhumans.coach.me/the-difference-between-fasting-and-caloric-restriction-f93bb44a0534?fbclid=IwAR1mWBRCQCHtpw5tQoGP1xI1KECY0WVK9eYdMO5EriHBLi8-a9eS9349MVI You can also find Dr. Jung on YouTube.
Another rainy day here in Gerogia! Seriously over this dreary weather and wanting spring to get here. We do have daffodile blooming and that makes me happy!
So, my new eating plan has been interesting. Yesterday, I fasted for 18 hours, which is pretty amazing for me. I made the mistake of eating too much for lunch and felt really bloated for hours afterwards. So, I have to work on that aspect for sure. I have stopped putting Truvia in my coffee and teas, which is HUGE for me and something I was totally fighting until I just stopped doing it. The this morning I actually had a cup of plain black coffee. It was yucky but totally doable. I have read that I can have a tiny bit of cream in my coffee so I might not do the black coffee all the time, but it was worth a try to see if I could even do it. My weight isn't down but I haven't really eaten the best either the last two days so I have to start modifiying that.
Anyways, I really don't want to be one of those people who is up on a soapbox saying this is the greatest thing ever, because I don't know if it is and like theslightedegeforever said, there is a plan that will work for everyone out there. We just have to find ours.
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@TeresaW1020 sounds like you're doing great! Yeah I think everyone has to find a plan for them that is workable. I don't think I could do IF, but the 100 day challenge sounds cool.
I put cream in my coffee and don't count the calories, but I can drink it black if I have to. I never use sugar. Coffee is just my treat, and at only 2 a day it's not much. You could try 1% milk or skim milk in it, that has less calories than cream. Can't say much for the taste though lol.
@cbabie congrats on no sugar. Sorry to hear you were let go. A friend of mine was let go a year ago and it was hard emotionally for her.
@TrishasTime sounds like you're doing well! I like your standing goal. I need to try to stand and move regularly or it hurts my back, but it's hard to do it. Some days I do really well, other days I'm a couch potato.
@trooworld that sucks, using vacation time to be sick. I would hate that. We get 5 days a year, but as I can work from home I hardly ever use it.
@theslightedgeforever I love your calendar with the stickers! I did buy some stickers but they are tiny. The dollar store actually didn't have many. I don't know where to go to get more, maybe Walmart I guess.
Well- my week was long and difficult bc my boss resigned so everything is up in the air. I don't cope with change very well because of my anxiety so I really struggled emotionally for a couple days. I feel better now, but still worried about what will happen. They just haven't figured out who I should report to yet, and I'm afraid whoever it is will change things. I can work from home now as much as I want, and I enjoy that so I'm afraid of losing it. It is really the only reason I stay with this job.
Anyway, I did stay within my MFP cals for the week, although it was hard so I'm really pleased, but it is getting harder day by day. But I'm just trying to stick with it.
My goal for the week was also to increase exercise intensity and I did that a little bit. On my solo gym day I just redid what I had done with my trainer, so it was a good workout. I also went for a run yesterday- first time since before christmas! I'm not a very good runner- I'm slow and I actually do the run/walk thing, but because I like it I decided a long time ago to just do what I could and enjoy it. If it takes me 45 minutes to run 5k, and I have to walk part of it, who cares?
Today I'm going to check out the park staircase I go to and see if it is clear of snow yet.
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@cbabie Yay for no sugar! Eh, I'm feeling a better today (so far) and I didn't cough much last night so there's that.
@TrishasTime I did not go in yesterday. We earn them, something like 1.5 hrs for every so many weeks worked...I don't remember how much honestly. It's pretty stingy. Every US company is different. My company gives both sick time and vacation time, some US companies just give what is called "PTO" (Paid Time Off) which you can use either for sick or for vacation. But mine separates it out. Unfortunately, as of Friday at 2:00 p.m., I was out of both sick and vacation time so I must go back to work on Monday. CONGRATS ON THE LOSS!!! Way to go! You are intentionally working your program and it is working!
@TeresaW1020 I am starting to feel better. I thought I would go to the doctor yesterday but I thought I'd wait until Sunday and go to urgent care if I needed but I don't think I'll need to go. I'm glad you seem to be liking IF so far. Keep us posted!!! I can't believe you didn't eat for 18 hours, wow, I am in awe! Of course, cbabie does that and I'm always in awe of her too!
@its_cleo I would love to work from home but that is not an option for my job. Yes, it sucks to use vacation time when you are sick. I'm sorry you are in an up-in-the-air situation, I hope the new boss doesn't change things for you. That's great you were running! I am a slow runner, too. I don't do it anymore because I don't want the excess weight I carry to hurt my knees...it is very bad on your knees if you are as overweight as I am. Have a great weekend, too!
Hi all. I have hopes that I will beat this cold yet! lol My husband is coming down with it full force now. He's not happy. I treated myself to grocery delivery today, I just need to pick up the produce from the produce store. It costs $8 for them to deliver the groceries and I suppose I'll have to give them a tip, but it's saving me time and my time and sanity are worth more than $8 + tip.
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@trooworld How are you feeling today? It's good for your body to rest if you can. I like buttered noodles too.
@cbabie Good for you for another no sugar day
@TrishasTime Your circles of achievement sounds like a good way to keep active. I need more activity in my life on the weekends. I'm reading a book for bookclub about a guy who lived in the woods for 27 years away from everyone. True story. That's a bit too much slice of heaven for me. Eventually, I'd have to go knocking on tent and cabin doors and inviting myself over for tea. lol
I'll finish this later. My dd always calls me on Saturday and I need to get my water ready. She hates it when I say, hang on while I get something to drink. lol She says can't you do that before I call? I call the same time every Saturday.
Friday: Stayed within my food boundaries. 67 min of exercise. Water goal met. Journal done. Big sticker day.
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@theslightedgeforever – How do you separate your step goal from your exercise? If you are wearing your fitbit does it not count the steps as well or do you switch it to an activity on the watch? I ask because that is whatI used to do on my fitbit. High five for the big sticker day
@cbabie – Well done on no intentional sugar – baby steps are still going forward 😊. Here in in Aus – To be able to draw SS (pension) you have to have an assets test which exclude your home but take in the contents of your home, any cars, money in bank, superannuation, caravans, bikes etc etc. If all of those are worth more than $500K, then you are out of it. The really push you in superannuation so you can look after yourself and employers are forced to contribute as well. So where I work, I contribute 4% of my salary and my employer the value of contributes 10% into my superannuation
@Teresaw2010 – Yes there is a plan for everyone and you can see we are all trying different things. Remember there is no fail until you give up tyring 😊 By the time I added the ingredients which was butter, chicken livers, bay leaves, parsley, peppercorns, bacon and then port – truly it is cheaper to buy it already one but I wanted to do it. The best thing about it is that you can freeze it on portions 😊
@trooworld – Geez – not much give or take there about leave. In Aus – our basic working conditions have Sick and annual /lsl leave separate. You must get 4 weeks annual leave a year. Long service leave can be available after 7 or 10 years (that is dependant on the employer) Although Max they can drag it out is 10 years. I have a year of sick leave accrued (which if it is not used I lose when I leave the job). I have been in this job for 26 years and rarely take it. Exception is (hospital / surgery) and we do have a generous allocation each year.
@its_cleo – Congrats on the run. I find immediate leadership change unsettling as well. We have recently gone from a guy who is laid back and says hello to everyone each morning when he comes through to what I call a seagull manager. The sit away from you and then come in only to *kitten* on you and fly off again. I am truly struggling with this and it has changed my whole perspective of work. The upside of it is that I no longer work longer hours as I do not believe that it is a give/take (swings and merry go round) work culture anymore. So I really feel for you
Take care everyone
Trish
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@gemwolf110 Have you been keeping up with your health habits?
@TrishasTime yes on the Fitbit. Mine either records my exercise automatically after I’ve been doing it for 10 consecutive minutes. If I’m doing a cardio video then I set my Fitbit to workout mode. Or I set it to workout mode when I have a certain number of calories left to meet. I walk around until I hit that magic number. My steps include my exercise but they are a separate goal For me that’s my overall activity (although it doesn’t affect my stickers unless it’s a rest day)0 -
@TeresaW1020 Yes I will repeat the 100 day challenge two more times this year. 365-300=65. So that’s where I came up with the magic number of 65. It’s broken down into 4 time periods. I won’t try to actively lose at this time just try and stay within a range. So I get to experiment with what kind of numbers I need to maintain. You know I love my numbers.
@its_cleo I don’t handle sudden change well either. I need time to process. An office supply store could have some stickers. I once got some there and they were hot pink yellow and lime green circles. The kind you use for garage sales. Oh maybe orange too. I used them like red yellow green. A stoplight. I have to build in baby steps to my goals. If I do a part of my overall goal I want credit. No all or nothing for me because I know then I won’t even try. A bookstore might have some. Oh if you have a hobby lobby store close. Or Amazon. Yaaay on staying in your calories. Take it day by day. One of my bucket list items is finish Couch to 5K plan.
@trooworld I agree on the grocery delivery. That’s one thing I don’t look forward to each week except that I know I will get lots of Fitbit steps in so I make sure I go on my exercise rest day. I don’t want to go without eating for 18 hrs either. You wouldn’t be in awe of me. Lol.
Stayed within food boundaries just barely. I did excellent portion control. Making each bite count of things I wanted. Only did 17 min walk so only a little sticker for me today. 😩. Water goal met. Journal done0 -
Just wanted to check in really quick. I have to get ready for church. No sugar still....wanted something last night...ended up with PB and apple....
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@theslightedgeforever I'm feeling better each day, thanks for asking. Buttered noodles are a thing from my childhood and I love them! What book are you reading for your book club? You are doing great with the challenge!!! LOL --> 18 hours of theslightedge not eating = ???
@gemwolf110 Hi!!!
@TrishasTime Unfortunately, I use my sick time on things like doctor's and dentist's appointments and when I get sick I don't have the time.
@cbabie pb and an apple was a great choice. High five!
Hi all. Hubby and I walked about a mile and back to get coffee yesterday and now my plantar fasciitis foot is KILLING ME. It hurts to walk on it. I have done stretches, have inserts, am icing it, and am about to take some anti-inflammatories. Ugh. I don't know how I'm going to do meal prep today. Speaking of meal prep, last night, I made the best chili I've ever made. Now, it's in the Instant Pot but I'm sure you could adapt this for the stove: https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2019/01/pressure-cooker-ground-beef-and-bean-chili.html
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@trooworld good luck with your foot, that sucks. I get it sometimes it's very frustrating. I was thinking of buying a slow cooker. Do you think I should get the instant pot instead? I want something I can do a lot with, and something easy lol.
@theslightedgeforever thanks for the sticker ideas. I will go on a hunt when I have time.
I went to the gym yesterday and tried something on a stability fall and fell right on my butt. I thought I would be sore today but it's not too bad- lots of padding I guess!
I'm going today to the gym to do some arm work and run on the treadmill since it's not good enough to go outside.
My weight is currently at its lowest- like it has fluctuated up and down since January, but always when I reach this point it spikes back up, usually because I overindulge. So I've done really well this last week to stay in my calorie limits. My goal is just to stay steady with it now for the next week. One challenging thing is my trainer says I'm not eating enough before my workouts with him. I really try but it's never enough, as my sessions with him are really hard workouts. I noticed I am less hungry if I eat more protein, so I am trying to jack up the protein but it's hard. I'm going to try to find some recipes for protein bars or muffins or something, but I never have the time to make something like that.
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@cbabie Another no sugar day. It’s becoming a habit.
@gemwolf110 I’d rather have weird spring than cold winter. Lol. How’s your food?
@trooworld We’re reading The Stranger in the woods. About a guy who lived in the woods in Maine for 27 years. The thought that comes to mind when I think about me not eating 18 hrs is a quote from David Banner (hulk). You wouldn’t like me when Im hangry. 😂 I love chili
@its_cleo That’s great that your weight is at its lowest. Your plan is working. Mine is slowly creeping up for the last three days despite staying in my boundaries. It had better be sodium. But my overall plan is working. Hopefully you’ll know soon about your job.
I stayed within my food boundaries. Exercised 46 min. Water goal met journal done. Big sticker day.
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Checking in: another no sugar day...
@theslightedgeforever keep working your plan...it will work you. You are consistent and that is always a win!
@its_cleo great job on your weight. Protein always makes me eat better and keeps me more full...carbs put me to sleep and make me eat more carbs...lol
@trooworld I hope you find relieve in your foot...it’s a pain when my knee acts up!!!! Love buttered noodles.
@gemwolf110 In my book movement is exercise..your dogs keep your joint working..lol
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