NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL
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@trooworld, I’m glad that you made an appointment with your doctor. Diabetes is no joke but if it is Type 2 you can totally reverse it through the Keto diet. It doesn’t have to be something you accept for the rest of your life or be on medications. Dr. Jason Fung and Dr. Ken Berry have a lot to say about diabetes on YouTube.
@its_cleo, ouch!! I’m glad you are ok and bought some shoes that will hopefully keep you from falling down those stairs again. Were they icy or just slick?
@RetiredAndLovingIt, how did your DH do with his cataract surgery? My hubby has his done a couple of years ago and the drops he had to put in his eyes were worse than the surgery itself.
@cbabie, I had to go look up what STAX chips were. Girl, you know those aren’t good for you and your heartburn confirmed it. Good job on tracking! It really does help us to see what we are doing right and what we need to improve on.
Good morning!
Today is a grocery shopping day. I have to buy a huge turkey and some stuffing mix for the church Thanksgiving dinner this Sunday. The deacon wives cook the turkeys and the deacons serve it. We used to have this family whose contribution was to bring all the stuffing, but they left our church and now we have people freaking out that there won’t be any. So, the deacon wives are taking care of the stuffing too. I have heard so much about this dang stuffing that if I wasn’t such a good Christian woman, I would be hoping they choke on their stuffing. 
My Beachbody group decided to change up their workout and everyone is going to do the same thing. I’m not thrilled to give up 80 Day Obsession since I really love the trainer, but I also want to be part of the group. The new one is called The Shift Shop and it’s 4 weeks long and yesterday I did my first workout, which was some crazy cardio. I cannot do a burpee to save my life!
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Morning all! I had an emotional day yesterday and started to eat my way through it, but caught myself. I did get on the treadmill again yesterday!! Just trying to take one day, one meal, one snack at a time right now. This week is crazy with some emotional appointments, so each day I will strive to not eat my way through it.
@TeresaW1020 Yes I know they are not good, but boy I was craving crunch and salt...NOT MY USUAL craving.. I sorry you had to change your exercise...yea don't ask me to do a burpee..LOL . I had to laugh about the stuffing...
@trooworld I pray you don't have diabetes. Teresa is correct, my mom for the most part kept her diabetes in check with eating. She was not like my father...LOL
@RetiredAndLovingIt You will see the results...just keep moving in the direction you are going...there is light!!
@its_cleo OUCH!! Please be careful, exercise is good, but falls not so much!!! I am glad you are just sore!!!
@theslightedgeforever you have set a record!!! LOL
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@its_cleo Ouch on the stairs. I'm glad you didn't break anything. Yes, this is a numbers game I think. One I'm determined to win.
@trooworld You know some of those symptoms I just think of as aging symptoms. Even if you come back and he/she says you have diabetes, if it were me, I would test again in 3 months and see what my A1c levels are before starting metformin or whatever they decide to give you. Consistent diet and exercise can bring these numbers down. I really think docs like to just give out all the pills they can. Keeps them in a job. Keeps big pharma making money. Like Teresa said it can be reversed.
@teresaw1020 Yes on those cataract drops. 4 years later and we're still doing drops and night eye ointment for my mil. you made me laugh about the stuffing.
I grew up as a preacher's daughter so I can imagine all the conversations about it. I've tried burpees but usually I'm still down when the instructor has already jumped up. By the time I get up, she's down. lol Just keep doing them and you'll be doing them like a warrior.
@cbabie Yaaaay you had some "I give myself credit for" moments. Stopping yourself mid-emotional eat and getting on the treadmill. Woohoo. Progress. I think dad's thinking was if I'm going to have diabetes and give myself shots I might as well enjoy myself for the ride. We will not be like him.
Red day: Stayed within boundaries. 99/100 No exercise. Wasn't even a rest day. Just yucky outside which is not conducive to me feeling the need. I even tried all of my mind tricks. Nope. Just didn't happen. So I'll try again. The plan is to exercise on Friday which is one of my normal rest days and make up this day.
November goals: continue following carb cycling program each day, strength training 2 times a week. 4.5 glasses of water.0 -
Off to the city. Flying out in the morning to Vegas. Not counting a thing till I get back. Will jump back on the wagon Nov 28. Will try to get caught up on all the posts and will try to be on daily once we get back. Have a great week all.0
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@trooworld I hope it's just the new medication. That can be changed easily. Good for you in listening to yourself and trying something new if the other wasn't working for you. Whatever we choose needs to be something we can live with longterm. I couldn't ever do keto. I had problems with South Beach. lol I was sick of it by that third week. Beans and sweet potatoes are good for you.
@renaegry Oh Vegas. Have fun. My 100 day assignment was about Vegas. lol They were talking about vacations and trips saying shoot for a plan that's somewhere in the middle of no rules eating and what you would eat at home. Although I think I would still track but not count if that makes sense.
high yellow day- 134/164 carbs Stayed OP. Walked 46 minutes at the mall.
I weighed in and WHOOSH lost 2.7 lbs Woohoo Doing the happy dance. Makes up for all the low losses I've been having lately. But this is the 9th week I've lost something so that's a good thing. Now onto week 10.
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Hi Everyone,
This seems like a great motivation group and I love the idea of the daily check in. I had a bit of a weight gain this past year (my father passed away in February, but if I'm being honest with myself it started long before that). I'm the highest I've ever been and I'm scared to see this trajectory continuing. I know the holidays may be a challenging time to start back in, but if not now, then when?
A little about myself: I live in the midwest with my partner and our two very cute, but very naughty dogs. I work full time at a job and a year ago I decided to return to school to get my doctorate for career advancement (both a wonderful decision and a "what was I thinking?!" moment). I'm fairly active and love walking the dogs, doing yoga, and practicing martial arts.
I look forward to getting to know you all!
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Just stopping by quickly...many meetings today...but I did get on the treadmill. Yea, it's cold and raining here. You walk faster when you're cold. LOL . My weight is going in the wrong direction, so have to put the stops on some things..
@trooworld I love Sweet Potatoes!! You listen to you body...it really tells us what it needs.
@theslightedgeforever Yea on the weight loss. You are doing GREAT!!!!!!
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@trooworld Yes it's that time of year for some chili. I think I will make some tomorrow. Good plan.
@mswatson0777 Welcome to the group! I love your profile pic. Very cute.Sorry to hear of your father's passing. cbabie and I lost our father about 2 1/2 years ago. It can be a very difficult time. Yes if not now, then when. Here's some advantages to starting now instead of Jan 1 like most people. These are from list of why I want to stay on track during the holiday season.
I’ll feel more in control.
I won’t have to worry about getting back on track in January and starting over again.
All my clothes will continue to fit through the holidays and into the New Year.
I won’t worry about what to wear to holiday parties because I’ll know that everything will fit and look good.
I won’t undo all my good work from the rest of the year.
Last year, I gained 10 lbs in about 4-6 weeks. It took me about 6 months to lose that. Then I went on vacation and gained back the 10 lbs. It's taken me 2 months to lose that round. I'm not doing that again in 2020.
@cbabie I know how much you love the cold. NOT! Now reverse your thinking. It's time to put some STARTs on some things. Start tracking every day even if it's just one meal. Start exercising for at least 5 days a week even it's just 5 min to build the habit. Start eating more fruits and veggies and less PB. Start putting yourself first so you can take care of the rest of your family. Woohoo for getting on the treadmill. Better than just sitting.
So I have 4 NSVs to share. 1) I can wrap my towel further around me than before 2) I put on a pair of exercise shorts that I never wear and they were much looser 3) I dug out my winter jammies from last year and the waistband is tied with a drawstring that's knotted. They are so loose. I'm going to need some new jammies. 4) I keep a list of cards on Trello under the list What Happens if I consistently follow my food plan. (I read those each day) One of the cards said I'll finally be able to fit into those camel brown pants I bought. Today I got to move that card to the Worth It Memories list. Now that card says I finally fit into those camel brown pants I bought. Woohoo!
It's days like these that keep me moving forward and telling myself just keep sticking to the plan. Plus my plan makes it easier as I'm not restricted on anything as long as I plan it in advance and stay within my colors and portion control.
Green day-195/238 carbs Stayed OP I did go over calories by 120. 1/2 slice of pizza I had with my salad. I made pizza for the family and it just looked too darn good. I checked the carbs to make sure I could still fit it in and yes I could. So I opted for a 1/2 piece instead of a whole to give myself the taste to enjoy. I danced for 36 min to a YouTube video named 80's aerobic hits. Nice change of pace from what I normally do.
November goals: continue following carb cycling program each day, strength training 2 times a week. 4.5 glasses of water.
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@trooworld, I hope the doctor visit goes well and that your doctor can provide some answers! I hear you about wanting beans and sweet potatoes back in your diet! I am especially missing them at this time of the year when I love to make chili. I’m on the struggle bus too and need to figure out what I’m doing. But we NEVER give up, do we?
@theslightedgeforever, what fantastic NSVs you have had!!
I am so proud of you! You are proof of what happens when you stay consistent and committed to your plan. I have a pair of super cute red plaid jammies that I bought two years ago at Khols and there is a good chance that I might be wearing them this Christmas morning. You have just given me a little more added motivation. Thanks!!
@cbabie, good job on getting on the treadmill. How are you going to get your weight to go in the right direction? You need a plan of action!
@mswatson0777, welcome to our group!! Cute doggy! So sorry for the loss of your father. Good for you for deciding to do something to change your trajectory now and not just wait for the New Year. Yes, this time of the year is super hard but it can really help if you make a plan and do your very best to stick to it. You are very active which is great! What are your biggest struggles with food? Do you have a specific plan you follow?
Good morning! I woke up to my 20 lb. turkey (for the church’s Thanksgiving dinner) thawing its bloody juices all over my fridge and into my cheese/meat drawer.
Such a rookie mistake to not put it on a tray. Hubby jumped in and helped me clean up the mess, so all is right again…and my meat/cheese drawer is now clean and organized! 
I lost half a pound this week. I was hoping for more, but I did weights yesterday, and my muscles are killing me this morning. Plus, I ate wayyyy too much cheese yesterday. I’m going to really try to rework the foods that I eat on Keto. Diet Doctor has a meal plan that I’m going to look into following. With everything coming up in the next few weeks, I really need to stay focused. I might not lose any weight before the end of the year but I sure as heck don’t intend to gain any! Have a great day everyone!
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@cbabie So true about walking faster when it's cold. I live in the midwest and my dog walks fly by around this time of year!
@TeresaW1020 Thank you for the warm welcome! And congrats on the 1/2lb loss! I don't follow any specific meal plan, I'm just trying to eat under 2K daily, get over 100g of protein a day, and keep my sugar under control. Sweet foods are my Achilles heel, they're what I comfort eat and what I have a hard time stopping. Sticking to this has really worked for me in the past so I'm confident as long as my mindset is right it'll work again.
@trooworld Thank you so much for the welcome! I'm getting my doctorate in higher education administration (the title isn't very exciting, but it should really help with career advancement). What kind of dog do you have?? And I love the west coast so I can see why you relocated!
@theslightedgeforever I'm so sorry to hear about your father too. And I 100% agree with your list of reasons. My goal is for my holiday dress to fit better at Christmas than it does now (cause it is definitely tight!). And great NSVs! Dancing to 80s music sounds like so much fun!
Happy Friday Everyone! I'm excited for the weekend, but even more excited for the holiday break next weekend. It will be so nice to get out of town and see my in-laws (I'm one of those weird people that absolutely loves visiting their in-laws on holidays, I won the in-law lottery!). Hopefully everyone's day goes well. We're starting today with a retirement celebration and cake, which I'm avoiding (cake at 8:30am=/=great). Instead I'll enjoy my coffee and the celebration and avoid the break room for the rest of the day. Thank you all again for the warm welcome!0 -
Hi all, did a bunch of errands today, then mowed the grass to mulch up the leaves. It was cold, but won't need to do the treadmill today.
@cbabie Great getting on the treadmill. I never liked sweet potatoes as a kid, but now I almost prefer them to regular potatoes. Of course, I put a little bit of brown sugar & butter with them.
@TeresaW1020 Congrats on the 1/2#. They say your muscles will retain fluid to recover after weight lifting, so that might be masking more of a loss. We are having dd & family here for turkey on Sunday, then will be hopping in the car to head to other dd for Thanksgiving. So my turkey is in the frig thawing, too. Haven't checked it, but do have a pan under it.
@trooworld Good idea to get things checked out. Hope all is Ok. I meant to ask my Dr what my goal should be, but forgot, so guess I'll just have to see what I think. I doubt if I would ever get too thin, lol.
@theslightedgeforever Great NSV's! And good tips as always..you make me think about what I really want & how to go about it.
@mswatson0777 Welcome to the group. I am not as consistent about checking in as most of the others here, but I try. Sorry about your father. It does get easier. I am also from the Midwest (Iowa). Your plan sounds similar to mine, but I am limiting myself for calories a little more (I am older so am trying to tell myself I don't need as many. Doesn't always work, tho!)
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@trooworld I think the Mediterranean diet is a good compromise. I don’t think I could do keto myself. I’m glad your unsteadiness has gone away. I’m sorry you’re struggling healthwise, that is always difficult. I think showing your doctor what you’re eating is a great idea. Honestly 1700 calories is reasonable for someone trying to have some weight loss, in my humble opinion anyway. And that is based on my experience. Not that I’m an expert anyway.
Canadian history…you know I have to look all this stuff up I don’t remember it lol, though I learned it in school. But in school I didn’t pay much attention. It was in the 1600s when people first came to Canada, both England and France had colonies. Overtime the English colonies were larger and eventually England and France got into a conflict over it- the colonists fought, and the English took over. This was in the 1700s. But that’s why we have Quebec, which is still majority French. During the American Revolution, there were some people loyal to the crown that travelled north to Canada.
History is interesting, I wish I had studied it more. I don’t know much American history either. If I had more free time I would love to take some history classes. There are a bunch of universities that allow people to take courses for free, or they post their lectures and readings so you can follow along.
@theslightedgeforever – that is a brilliant idea with the pumpkin puree. And congrats what a great loss! You’ve earned it, you work so hard on your plan. You really are an inspiration and I’m going to go back and read your suggestions and everyone’s for the holidays.
Hey @mswatson0777 welcome! That is cool about the martial arts- I’ve done maybe 5 hours of that and it’s fun, but I don’t feel fit enough to continue. I love weight lifting. Yeah the holidays are hard, I’m struggling with the thought of it myself. But this is a great group. Also that is great about going back to school! Would love to hear more about it. Sorry about the loss of your father.
@cbabie congrats on getting on the treadmill. And you’re very right- listening to our body is important. I try to do that.
@TeresaW1020 I think you’re doing so well with the exercising. Are you enjoying it or does it seem like a chore?
Sorry I haven’t been posting much, just busy Mon-Fri. As I said, last Sunday night I fell down some icy stairs. I’m lucky I didn’t break anything and was just banged up some. Monday was the worst, my neck and head hurt a lot because I fell backwards and then slid down the stairs. On top of it my client is going through a security audit and the auditors wanted to talk to me (I work in security/privacy) so Monday I had 2 hrs with auditors lol. I just called in, but it was a lot of caffeine and advil to get through.
I’m feeling a little better now and very grateful I didn’t break anything. My neck and upper back is not good at the best of times, so it is still a bit stiff.
My gym was having a 30 day challenge and I went 19 days in a row, and I missed day 20. So I am disappointed in myself, but I will keep it up for the rest of the month and see how much I do. One thing I was disappointed about was one of the prizes was 30 minutes with their nutritionist for nutritional counselling. So I was interested in that, but I won’t get it now unfortunately.
In terms of holidays the one thing I have decided is that for my birthday I will just get a fancy coffee with whipped cream. I never do that. Unfortunately the auditors want to meet with me that day too lol. Oh well.
I gained some weight earlier in the fall, but I have dropped a couple of pounds so I am pleased.
It is not Thanksgiving for me this weekend, but for you guys I wish you the best and hope you have a super holiday 😊
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Quick check in tonight. Remember all the fun I was having with my 4 NSV feeling on top of the world? Well the scale can really knock you back down quickly. lol Up 2 lbs but it has to be sodium bloat or hormonal stuff because I have been exercising this week and following my plan. Anyway I have almost a week to get it back down to losing range. So I've told myself Oh well, let's move on.
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Good morning everyone
I am back :0 Scales are unhappy, but at least I got on them. Returning to the Keto way of life and using carb manager instead of MFP.
Too many posts to read through, but I hope everyone is happy. Will catch you all again later
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@trooworld Can you find 15 min to exercise 3 days a week during the week? Then do more on the weekends. You were riding your bike. What happened to that? Try cutting your calories down to 1600 and see if you start losing. Your body just might need less. I don't know how much you weigh but for instance I only need about 1486 average for the week to lose. Since I've lost weight since August, I've had to cut down my calories a bit. Because I'm not burning as much anymore just breathing and all. Well good news is that he doesn't seem to think it's diabetes. 80's aerobics. No headband but I did get out my 80's leotard. I've kept it all these years thinking one day I'll get back into it. It's so tiny. lol Yes, scale numbers are just data. Thanks for the reminder.
@teresaw1020 Sounds like you have a plan for the holidays. Celebrate every 1/2 lb loss I say. Woohoo. That's still 26 lb loss in a year. When's the last time you lost 26 lbs in a year? I don't know that I ever have now that I think about it. Evidently I'm on the 30 year mortgage scenic route to goal. I made chili tonight.
@mswatsons0777 That's great that you get along with your inlaws. Makes the holiday season more fun. Yes I believe it's all about the mindset. Soon that Christmas dress will fit a bit better.
@Retiredandlovingit I don't really know what my goal should be either. I've been fat for too long. I looked good back in my leotard at 128 lbs. So I added 7 lbs for age and I think around 135. I'm short. Only 5 2 and 1/2. But we'll see where my body will take me. I'll just keep tweaking my calories a bit through food and exercise until I stop losing and once I'm there I guess I will have arrived. lol
@its_cleo I thought that was interesting about the American Revolution and how some people still loyal to the crown decided to go live in Canada versus the alternative. Now the whole Quebec French thing makes sense too. I enjoy history now that I'm older than before. Look how many days you did the 30 day challenge. That's impressive in itself versus dwelling on the one day you missed. But I know you wanted that counseling. Maybe that can be next year's birthday present to yourself. A little in a jar each month and then Happy B-Day to You.
@trishastime Welcome back. I hope you had a good holiday. Just start anew and you'll be back to losing in no time.
Green Day Stayed OP 204/238 carbs Exercised 48 min walking Onto tomorrow.....
New NSV- Went to a mall I hadn't been to in about 3 years. The plan was to walk the first floor and then climb the stairs and walk the second floor. The stairs are built like stairs/landing/stairs. In the past by the middle of the second stairs my thighs are burning and screaming and then when I finally make it to the top I'm bent over panting and gasping for air. No lie. Usually telling the person I'm with Wait, just wait. Let me catch my breath. Today was such a different experience. I flew up those stairs and while I was a bit winded at the top I didn't have to stop and catch my breath. So I'm definitely in much better shape.0 -
@theslightedgeforever, yeah I haven’t ever lost 26 lbs in a year either. I think I’m on the same scenic route too! That is a great NSV about climbing those stairs! When I went to the concert a few weeks we had floor seats so afterward I had to climb what felt like a million stairs back to the top and once up there I was barely winded. My husband commented on how a year earlier I wouldn’t have been able to do that without panting and whining that I was dying. Progress is a great thing, isn’t it!
@TrishasTime, welcome back!! I hope you had a wonderful time and got in some needed “me” time for yourself.
@trooworld, I’m glad the doctor doesn’t think you have diabetes and hopefully, the blood test will prove that to be true. I know that your exercising is very hard to do with your work and compute. I know you are frustrated but you have to work with where you are at. Maybe cut your calories some, no nighttime eating, get in a lot of water and see if that helps. I have read countless posts on FB and here about people who have lost all their weight and never did a lick of exercise. You got this!!
@its_cleo, I’m glad you are on the mend from your nasty fall but do make sure to take it very easy with your back and neck. At least with your fitness level, you know how to stretch and use good form while working out. Yes, to fancy coffee for your birthday and yuck to having to deal with auditors. I am loving my Beachbody workouts. Right now we are doing this program called The Shift Shop and I’m not a big fan of the trainer. He is wayyyyy over the top in his motivation and I find it annoying. Last week I did the prep week and the real three-week program begins tomorrow. Hopefully, I can stick it out and see some nice benefits. I’ve already seen my range of motion improve and yesterday I actually did a few push-ups up on my toes.
@RetiredAndLovingIt, I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family! Do you have a specialty that your kids insist you make every year? My daughter always demanded my deviled eggs, which were nothing special but she loved them.
@mswatson0777, yup sweets are a huge issue for me too! It sounds like you have a good plan and you are right that sticking to is key. I hope you have a wonderful time with your family and good for you for staying away from that cake!
@cbabie, I hope you are doing ok this weekend!
Good morning! It’s cold and sunny here today and tonight is our church family Thanksgiving dinner, which I’m really looking forward to. Yesterday, I went and helped decorated and set up the Fellowship Hall and it looks great! I also cooked my turkey and it turned out perfect!
So, I’ve been contemplating the upcoming holiday season and how to handle it with my diet. I figured out that I have 7 eating events scheduled between today and the end of the year. Most of these events are traditions that I love and only come at this time of the year. But they don’t exactly fit into a strict Keto diet. So, I did some thinking and I decided that it really doesn't have to be an all or nothing choice. I'm going to do the best I can at these events while at the same time enjoy my family, friends, and yes, the food! I'm not going to strive to do perfect Keto but instead, just try to stick to low-carb eating as much as I can. I will continue my workouts and intermittent fasting. Last year, when I was almost 20 lbs heavier, I had the same mentality and from November to January my weight jumped up and down but I ended up with no gain at all. If that happens this year then I will call it a success!
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@TeresaW1020 that sounds like a good plan for the holidays. So far I only have a couple of things confirmed- my birthday I will just have a fancy coffee. On Dec 14 we have a big family get together and I decided I won’t eat any of the desserts there but I will enjoy the meal. Last year I tried to moderate but ended up eating like 6 different squares lol. As soon as I have one I’m a goner, so I figure I would skip it.
My other goal- normally I limit myself to 4 drinks a week. For the last 2 weeks of Dec I will allow myself 5 if needed. I still need to figure out the rest of my calories.
Hope you enjoy your church dinner!- And I love it about the stairs! Stairs are great exercise.
@theslightedgeforever I’m 5’2”, 42 years old, and if I got to around 140 I would be happy. I would really like 135 but I don’t know if it’s possible. Same comment- that is great about the stairs!
@trooworld I hope you get some good news re the diabetes.
Well my weight is up a bit this weekend. I don’t care I did pretty well with calories all week, so I’m happy with that.
Went for breakfast with my uncle today (not the one with cancer, I have a few uncles lol) and I splurged and had pancakes with bananas, pecans, whipped cream, and some caramel sauce. Probably a billion calories lol but I really enjoyed it. I will go for a run later if I can roll myself off the couch. I feel super lazy.
I’m pretty well healed from falling except one of my fingers is still sore- I jammed it into one of the stairs going down and it was very sore. But my neck feels much better. And all the snow and ice here has melted.
Tomorrow I have to go to the office and I figured I would walk in to try to get some more exercise. It’s about 5 km. I usually don’t walk because I feel like I’m carrying 10lbs of crap but I’m going to give it a try.
Also tomorrow is my last cooking class. I have probably 50 recipes, some were very good, a lot of carbs. Lots of rice, beans, we made palak paneer, naan. We made one dish with eggplant that was awesome. It’s been fun, but I’m ready for it to come to an end.
Hope everyone has a nice weekend.
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Good morning everyone
@theslightedgeforever - What a great NSV.
@trooworld - I hope the tests come out okay
@Teresaw1020 - Remember all the foods around at Christmas is there during the year, pumpkin, ham, turkey etc You can only make the best choices on the day - good luck.
@its_cleo - I am sorry to hear about your fall - not nice at all
@cbabie - Hello - Hope you are doing okay
@mswatson0777 - Welcome to the group - love your avatar
Back at work today, the carb manager app is very enlighting love how they grade the foods A to F. Got some really nice Christmas receipes from there
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@RetiredAndLovingIt Sounds like you had an active day! I'm in Iowa a lot visiting family, Des Moines and Iowa City are fun towns!
@TrishasTime Thank you! What's the favorite holiday recipe you found?
@its_cleo I love the idea of deciding how many drinks you plan on for the week, but having some flexibility. I'm setting up the same plan with desserts
@TeresaW1020 How was the holiday event at your church? Great idea planning out how many celebration days are ahead so you know what to expect
@theslightedgeforever Great NSV!!! That had to have felt so good!
@TrishasTime Good for you for getting back to it, that's one of the hardest parts!
@trooworld I've got an American Bulldog and a Pitbull I'm glad to hear you dont have diabetes but it must be frustrating not knowing what is going on, I hope you get an answer soon
Hi Everyone! I've had an intensely busy weekend filled of friends and get togethers which was super fun, but challenging with food. I stayed on plan all but one day which was better than I expected. I am completely exhausted going into this work week, but at least it's short thanks to the holiday? Hope you all had wonderful weekends as well!0 -
@teresaw1020 We may be slow but we are making progress. Yaaay on the concert stairs. I think good call on the holiday plan. It doesn't have to be all or nothing. You are going to be following Teresa's Holiday Plan until the beginning of the year. So what exactly does that look like? How many carbs will you allow yourself? Will it be a lower number on non event days and then a higher number for your events? Or will you have a set number that stays constant for the next 5 weeks.
@trooworld Yes Teresa is correct on many people lose weight but don't do much exercise. But that means cutting calories. Don't cut alot but cut a little at a time until you get to a weight loss rate that is comfortable for you. I was cutting 50 calories a day. Just for one out of the 7 days. Then I needed more so I went to lowering 50 on 2/7 days. Then 3/7 then decided to add 25 more burned calories because I really hate to cut calories. This was over a month. Then Whoosh. I have to keep myself at a calorie level that I know is going to make me lose but at the same time keep me from feeling deprived because I won't do it consistently long term and then I'll gain back all the weight I've lost. So pick a day and shoot for 1650. Your body really does get used to less calories I find.
@its_cleo Looks like we are all getting our holiday food plans in place. That's so much better than winging it. Oh I had you pegged in your early 30's. I might be dreaming with the 135. I really don't know. It's been decades. So we'll see when I get there. I think it would be dangerous for me if I learned how to cook Naan.
@trishastime Nice comment on the foods are there year round. Also we need to remember that it is a holiDAY not a holiday SEASON. In my 100 day book it was talking about making concrete plans for the day before the big day, the day of the big day, and then the days following the big day. Because we treat it like a whole week. I hope the carb manager works for you. Sounds a lot like fooducate. I liked seeing the grades but hated double tracking. I still think MFP has the best data base. I just wish they would add GRADES.
@mswatson0777 You did great this week staying OP all but one day. Woohoo. I'm taking my events one day at a time. I have 4 currently scheduled. Enjoy your time with friends and family.
Red Day- Stayed OP 92/100 Exercise-49 min walk. I had walking club today at the mall. Granny Flo came for a visit today so now I know where that sudden 2 lbs came from. Hopefully she won't stay long and will take all her bloat with her. Being close to menopause is no fun because you just never know.
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@trooworld Your meal prep sounds AMAZING! I might have to try those wraps!
@theslightedgeforever The bloat is the worst! At least we know it's temporary, but it's still so frustrating
Someone brought in more cake today for the retiree so I'm staying far, far away from the break room again today. Luckily it's chocolate cake (I'm a vanilla cake girl). I packed my homemade breakfast and lunch so I'm ready to tackle the day. I also have extra incentive because I weighed in this morning and I dropped 3.1lbs!!! I know a lot of that is bloat/water weight, but it still feels good to start off on the right foot so to speak. I'm hoping this will also incentivize me to stay on track through Thanksgiving weekend at my in-laws. I haven't been successful there yet, but there's always a first, right? And it's only 3 days and only one of those is a holiday. I can do this!!!
Advice time! I've got a work potluck next week (can you tell we're a very food centered office?). What do you like to make for potlucks?0 -
PS- I have now been offered chocolate cake, pie, caramel apple cheesecake, doughnuts, and banana bread today...and it is only 1:22pm. Send help!!!0
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Good morning everyone
NSV - Lift was stopped for maintenance. I could have walked around the other side of the building to use the other lift, but chose to walk up 4 flights of stairs
Take care
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@trooworld Glad you switched to Mediterranean. The new recipes look yummy. lol The inserts would be a nice Christmas gift to yourself. I'm sure you will figure this out. You've already learned that Keto isn't for you. So now onto trying something else.
@mswatson0777 So for your inlaws house you have 3 plans to make. pre-big day/big day/post big day. What things trip you up on each of those days? When and how will you exercise? Potlucks: I'm very social so I tend to go to lots of potlucks and usually host one or two myself each year. In the past I would always bring dessert because I bake very well. But then we'd end up with 3-4 desserts and I would want to taste all of them. So now I usually bring non-dessert items. Let's see....I've taken sheet pan fajitas, cocktail meatballs, crockpot baked beans, cornbread and Great Northern Beans, mini corn dog muffins with chili. Do you have a rule for yourself for eating in the office? Like, only food on Fridays. Or No food in the office but i can choose one thing and take it home to eat later twice a week.
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@TrishasTime, look at you getting in your steps! I also love Carb Manager’s grading of my food. Sometimes you can turn an F into a C if you lower the portion size.
@mswatson0777, that is great news about the weight loss and whatever the reason for the loss you need to celebrate! I used to work at a job where the breakroom was always filled with food I shouldn’t eat. I feel your pain!! Potlucks are my thing! I’m Baptist and in charge of our monthly potlucks so I get a lot of practice. The best advice is to go look at Pinterest and pick something you like to make. I find BBQ meatballs, ham & cheese sliders, and Buffalo chicken dip to be huge hits. Let us know what you decide to do!
@trooworld, good looking menu! Are you liking your new eating plan better? How is it making you feel?
@theslightedgeforever, yes, I am going to do my own holiday plan. Honestly, I won’t count carbs on my event days but I will be strict and count on my non-event days and hope that it balances out in the end.
@its_cleo, yes, I am the same way about trying to have just one dessert. It’s so hard when I’m faced with lots of choices to just pick one. Those pancakes sound yummy and I think a splurge is fine. The weight gain will come off. Do you think you will take another type of cooking class now that this one is finished? Wouldn’t it be great to find a class that cooked foods on your eating plan? I would love that!
Good morning! I am excited because I got all my work done yesterday and am taking the rest of the week off! That means I can focus on cleaning my house, planning for my Christmas party, and my workouts. I might even watch a movie or two. I’m leaving soon to go to Trader Joes and Walmart before it gets filled with people who insist on standing right in my way.
Yes, I overdid it at the church potluck and yes, I felt like crap afterward! That many carbs in my system all at once was not such a good idea. But it’s done and I’m moving on with a determination that the next six eating events won’t be so epic, and I will exercise some amount of self-control. You all have a great day!
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Happy Tuesday all! I happily avoided all temptation yesterday (and am still avoiding it today, although refrigerated leftovers don't sound nearly as appealing so it's an easier choice). I have ZERO motivation at work this week so I'm glad it's slow. Instead I've just been researching our cruise for February and dreaming of sunny beaches (employee of the year right here...I promise I'm normally better than this!).
I just love the idea of relaxing on a beach chair with a book for 7 days (plus they have a workout facility, a ropes course, and a running track so I can get an AM workout in!). And they have healthy choices marked on the menu so I can try to make better decisions (I'll by no means be losing weight on this trip, but I don't want to go hog wild and gain a ton either!).
Have any of you done a cruise before, do you have any recommendations?
@TeresaW1020 Potlucks are so hard! I'm still very impressed you have your eating events mapped out. I counted out our holiday parties/meals and we've so far got 9 on the calendar until the new year (not including the 2 in January). AH!!!! This is definitely a challenging time of year!
@trooworld Thank you for the recipe ideas! Those chickpeas look super easy and healthy which I love! So far the sweets have been avoided!
@theslightedgeforever Thank you for the fantastic ideas! We've got the big dinner on Thursday and then live off leftovers for two days. This year my plan is to cook my own food for meals instead of diving into leftovers (I figure I'll still eat on the turkey/ham but sautee some kale as a side instead of the typical stuffing/corn casserole sides that are available. I'm also bringing a crustless pumpkin pie and packing some Quest bars so I have something sweet that won't send me into a tailspin. It's only 4 days, but it's challenging for sure, my MIL is an excellent cook!
@TrishasTime Great NSV, way to go!
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@trishastime Nice NSV. Imagine if you had to do that everyday.
@trooworld I think my hubby would like that chickpea salad. I like hummus but don't seem to like whole chick peas. Weird.
@teresaw1020 You reminded me that I took sliders to a potluck last month. Today I met with a group and took chili and mini corn dog muffins. I only had one cause I was eyeing the muffins that others brought. Plus I didn't touch the extra that I brought home with me. I gave them away. Tomorrow is a red day. Those are the kind you just walk by and grab. One by one. I like to have tastes of different desserts. So I might end up with thirds of a serving of each one I like. Ok, so you overdid it on the potluck. Remember when you said this....Honestly, I won’t count carbs on my event days. As Dr. Phil would say, how's that working for ya? Not counting gives you permission to be loose with your food and then feel like crap later. So this next one, shoot for somewhere in the middle between following your plan and feeling like crap. Looking back at the potluck, was it too big of portion sizes? Too many desserts? It will get easier as you learn your boundaries.
@mswatson0777 Great job on avoiding. Hard to do especially at this time of the year. You have the same vacation aspirations as me. Sit on a beach with a book. I've always wanted to do a cruise but haven't done one yet. My friend just went on one and came back 10 lbs heavier. But within two weeks, she had lost it all. Some people make a cruise all about the food. I'd be thinking of all the activities I could do. I can always get food. Sounds like you have your plan for this week all worked out.
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So the work food wave continues...caramel pecan cheesecake, mini pumpkin muffins, mini brownies, and doughnuts. (Gosh I wonder why I struggle with my weight????). We're heading up to my in-laws tonight for 4 days. I packed a healthy breakfast, a big salad for lunch, and I'm planning on another salad for dinner to eat up the produce in the house. I feel like this year is going to be different than prior years where I just said "f" it and then felt like crap. My goal is to feel good all 4 days we are there. If I lose weight this week, great! If not, that's okay too. I just don't want to gain. I might be MIA until we're back home, but I'll try to check in Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
@trooworld Sorry to hear about your long commute. I used to have to deal with that when I lived in a bigger city and it was awful. Don't beat yourself up too bad about the Toblerones.
@theslightedgeforever The 10lb gain is definitely what I want to avoid! I'm not going to pretend I'm going to lose weight those 9 days...but I DEFINITELY don't want to undo that much hard work!
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@mswatson0077 a cruise sounds nice. I’ve never done one, but my parents have and they really enjoy it. There’s one cruise line they really like but I can’t remember it. Starts with an H? Not sure.
That is great you avoided temptation! Man I read the list of sweets you posted- that would have been rough. I think trying to just maintain is a great goal.
@TeresaW1020 I think there are a couple classes on healthy snacks, but I think I’ll take a break. The next semester runs like from January to April, and I guess I don’t feel like going out in the evenings all winter. Good luck with all of your events--- yeah our bodies get used to eating one way and then it can be a shock to the system if we splurge on a bunch of carbs or something. I’m like that with white bread now. I never eat it, so if I do occasionally it makes me feel gross.
@trooworld I’m so happy you’re going on holidays! It will nice to have a break from your days being filled with work, and skipping the commute. Ah the chocolates- it’s a tough season. Just say no the next time and that will even it out 😊
@TrishasTime nice to see you back, hope you had a great holiday.
@theslightedgeforever I hope you have a great Thanksgiving. Actually I hope that for everyone!
I’m ok was on track for calories yesterday after being over Sunday and Monday. Really was struggling yesterday with wanting dessert or something but I didn’t. Had a great time at the gym yesterday, today I may go and do some core stuff. I feel good and more motivated than I have in a while.
It’s not a holiday for me so I’m having a regular weekend. Not much going on. That’s ok! Still thinking about xmas.
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