NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL
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@trooworld The chaffle looks good. Although I think I'll stick with my sandwich thins. Unless they start selling them already premade. thanks for sharing your meals.
@trishastime I may be using muscles but I don't think I'm really strengthening my bones which is the most important reason I want to add the weights. Plus shape up that area in the tricep region. My skin has really thinned this past year and it shows. That's great you showed a loss on the scale. Now just repeat.
I stayed OP today. Did two separate walks. One for 37 min and one for 15 min. Onto tomorrow.0 -
@trooworld, Yes!! I know all about the wonders of chaffles. I bought the mini Dash waffle maker a few weeks ago and have made chaffles a couple of times. They are so good and there are so many variations that can be done to them. I added chopped jalapenos to the ones I made the other day and then had a hot ham and cheese sandwich.
There are entire FB groups and Pinterest boards dedicated to the chaffle. 
I'm glad, you found them! I take magnesium at night too because it’s supposed to help with sleep and Keto eaters need to supplement since we don’t get enough through our diet.
@TrishasTime, good job on getting in those steps and having a good loss on the scale!
@theslightedgeforever, the one thing I’m liking best with the Beachbody videos is the use of weights. It really is so important that we incorporate weights into our workouts. I kept saying it forever and now I’m doing it. Of course, now my entire body hurts all the time!
Happy Monday!! I had a good weekend and my eating was back on plan. My weight is still up for the week and I’m pretty sure that it’s because of all the working out I’ve been doing. It’s frustrating because I want the number to go down…NOT up. Also there are no eating out events coming up this week, soooo maybe I can see a loss.
Hi to everyone! Have a good day!
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Good morning, gals! Meal prep got done this week yay! It worked out to do some of it on Saturday. I even had time to relax this weekend and do some reading and listening to an audiobook. On another note, I am switching my "official" weigh-in day to Fridays, as it's not a good idea to have Mondays as my weigh-in day because I don't drink enough water over the weekend so the weigh-in isn't completely accurate, I don't think. I will weigh-in today though. Food is good, carbs are a little high but nothing crazy and nothing unhealthy. I rode the stationary bike yesterday for 20 minutes (I broke it up into two 10 minute periods).
@TrishasTime Thanks, we try to do different meals every week or at least some different meals. I'm glad my sleep is better, too. My acupuncturist also wanted me to stop wearing my FitBit at night, as the wrist has an important acupunture point as well as because I think knowing the sleep numbers from my FitBit was making me anxious. Congrats on the steps and the loss, WTG!
@theslightedgeforever The chaffle is good for what it is: a substitute for bread. If I could have sandwich thins, I probably would. They aren't bad, but they are work to make lol. But it's nice to be able to have a bun for things now. Way to work those walks!!!
@TeresaW1020 Oh good, I'm glad you are a chaffle lover! lol I didn't realize they were so popular, I knew they blew up, but wow! I hope the magnesium helps with my sleep. Even though the melatonin is helping, I am still waking up just less. Do you measure your body? Maybe concentrate on your measurements instead of the scale for now until the scale shows a loss? Look at all of your NSVs.
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Well let’s try this again. Had a good portion typed out on phone and app suddenly closed. Since I have done the new iOS update phone is a bit glitchy.
Back from spending a couple of days with family. Had a good time. Plan for today is to do nothing but relax and get in a walk. Seems to be a not bad day out side today. Forcasting 6c and no wind. Have a crazy busy week this week with lots of running around like usual.
Noticed I was having trouble staying within my calories without using my Fitbit adjustment. Did some looking and my activity level got changed to none so cals were in the 1200s. Changed it to slightly active and now at 1430. Which is way way better.
@theslightedgeforever that’s an amazing loss wait to go.
@TrishasTime I can chew but somewhat have to stretch my jaw out before eating. It’s very stiff. But is way better after first treatment. Going back on Wednesday for another treatment.
@TeresaW1020 first treatment of acupuncture definitely helped. Have another one booked for Wednesday and we’ll as tmj massage on Thursday. My plan is for maintenance to do 1 month acupuncture next month massage. Hopefully I can keep it away that way.
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Afternoon all, I didn't get on here in the morning like I normally try to do. My DH is back home, so my week should get back to normal.. (whatever that is) LOL . I have been doing more reading this week, than moving.
@theslightedgeforever I should be getting back to normal. What kind of smart scale did he get?
@TrishasTime You always make me smile!! I am sure this "new version" is just the beginning of good things.
@trooworld That sandwich looks good. But since I am not doing Keto, it would just mean more calories..LOL . I am so excited for you!!! It seems alot of us (me still working on) are finding what is working for us.
@TeresaW1020 I need to do weights for bones...however, walking on the treadmill is good for bones too. I just can't do weights until my wrist heals completely. I would have to have one side bigger/toner than the other. Although, my broken wrist/arm area is still smaller than the other one now. Hopefully in time that will change. I have my right knee area still smaller than the left. Lost the muscle tone in that and can't quite seem to get it back to match. LOL
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Good morning everyone
So Chaffles??? Never heard of them and had to ask Dr Google (Cheese and waffles) I am liking the sound of that. I have a waffle maker - may need investigate when we come back after a few days away.
@thelsightedgeforever - Yes bone-building - I should be doing that as well - since I am osteopenia. I am just trying to get one habit it at a time. I found if I try to introduce too many new habits at once they all go out the window. Good work on the walking
@cbabie - I am glad you had some down time. Everyone needs that. How is GGD going?
@trooworld - Yah on meal prep Good idea about changing WI days if it suits you better. I used to look at the sleep patterns and now I don't anymore as I found if I did not know about the wakeful times then I felt better
@renaegry - I am glad you had some relaxing family time and that your jaw is giving you less pain. How long before your trip away?
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@teresaw1020 Good for you for continuing with your beachbody workouts. Plus your eating is back on plan.
@trooworld Way to o for getting on the bike. You sound like you had a nice relaxing weekend.
@renaegry That's good you noticed your fitbit calories were wonky.
@cbabie He got a Eufy Smart Scale. It's about $29-$30 right now on Amazon.
@trishastime I hear you on the habits, which is why I still haven't done anything major with the water. Still trying to get myself to burn 250 calories most days of the week.
Stayed OP today. It was a red day so I was careful. Red day again tomorrow. So no exercise. As I look at myself in the mirror after showers I kept thinking my waist is getting smaller I think. Today I finally decided to measure it and I've lost 1.5 inches there since I started in Aug. Slow moving but headed in the right direction. I guess slow moving is good in a way because I'm forming habits for the rest of my life.0 -
Good morning gals! Well, I didn't sleep well at all last night. I don't know why, I was tossing and turning and getting up all night long.
I need to step up my water intake, I'm not doing so good with that. I may be getting 50 oz of liquids a day, but that's not good enough to lose weight. I'm getting a headshot taken at work today so I have to put on makeup and make sure my hair looks nice and have on a nice outfit. No reason for the headshot, the photographer just had extra openings so asked if I wanted a headshot.
@renaegry I'm glad your jaw is a bit better.
@cbabie Yeah, I wouldn't recommend it unless you are doing keto lol. That's true: we are working in our groove right now! How's your wrist feeling?
@TrishasTime lol...yes, I posted a pic earlier. They make good buns for burgers just sayin.
I didn't sleep well last night, don't know why.
@theslightedgeforever Thanks! Yes, I did. It was really nice. YOU LOST 1.5 INCHES??? How exciting! Congrats! They always say small changes/slow changes are best...you are proving that to be true.
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Morning all. I had our cooler set to a higher temperature, as I usually run on the cold side while all here are on the hot side. Even my GGD, she is a sweat head. Her bed usually has a spot where she has sweat only on her head all night. Her little arms are cool to the touch. LOL . Well since DH got back, he turned the temperature down on the cooler and guess what, my hand and wrist are killing me..I guess I will wait for winter to get here.. Hopefully we have one.
@trooworld I have a headshot from my old job. I still sort of look like it, so I use it when I need a picture of me for something..LOL . I am sorry you didn't sleep well, I too don't drink enough.
@theslightedgeforever congratulations on the loss. inches is really what matters not the scale. I will look that scale up, thank you.
@TrishasTime GGD is still in her fun stage, other than she was up all night last night..sleeping now. She is still trying to get in a molar. UGH.. I watched her play like no one else was watching last night..she had her sippy cup "pouring" water into a another container and "drinking"out of it. I laughed so hard. I love their imaginations . I am pretty sure my sister has one of those imaginations.LOL
Okay, gonna get this day started...Hope you all have a great DAY
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Morning everyone
@cbabie - So what I am reading, your wrist is better when it is cold? if that is the case, perhaps a colling wrist band from amazon will help - that way DH can keep his temp but you can keep your wrist cool
@theslightedgeforever - WOOHOO - well done 1.5 inches that is huge!! Slow is good - skin is more likely to settle shrink back in place
@trooworld - How did the headshot go - I am not one for photos - I only had 6 taken at my wedding. I am okay - if you get me unaware - but if I have to pose - it is just horrible
Packing up today - to head off in the caravan for a few days attending another country show @theslightedgeforever - yes I have planned my meals LOL
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@trooworld Are you drinking anything with caffeine later in the day? As I age, I've noticed I have a harder time depending on what I drink. Baby steps are the way to go
@cbabie I have a great imagination. Remember mom always said I lived in La-la land. It's a fun place. So anymore walking outside to the park?
@trishastime Have another fun time in your caravan. I've figured out why your scale might be heavier than you would like. You're carrying me around in your head. I have my own meals to plan for next week. That's the #1 secret that has kept me losing each week. I stumbled upon an article about foods that reduce blood pressure. So I made a list of those and will start incorporating them into my meals in the future.
Another good day for food. An exercise rest day. Tomorrow is a green day. This week had an extra one. But now I've turned towards the back half of my cycle and there's 4 red days next week waiting on me. I'm viewing them as an extra opportunity to lose more weight. It's all in the way we think about things. I've joined a walking club for Wednesdays and Sundays. 30-45 min. So we'll see how that goes.1 -
Good morning gals! Ugh, even though the photographer was very good, I did not like my headshot because you can see how much weight I've gained. I'm almost losing my jawline and that's not good! Well, the important thing is that I am doing something about it now. That photo should be motivation for me to keep going, right???
@cbabie That stinks that everyone else is hot and you are cold! Do you have a little heater you run when you are awake? I slept better last night, thanks.
@TrishasTime Oh it went baaaad. It wasn't the photographer's fault, she was good: it's just my face looks so fat now. I'm so disappointed. I thought I looked different? I guess the truth really does hurt lol. Enjoy the show, great job planning your meals!
@theslightedgeforever I don't drink anything after about 8:30 a.m. with caffeine. The problem is two things: anxiety and menopause. For instance, last night the problem was I started having anxiety about work...ruminating about things that happened. I told myself stop it and started counting down from 500 backward. That helped. I did sleep better last night, I only remember waking up like 2-3 times instead of hte usual 5-6. That's great that you joined a walking club, WTG!
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@trooworld, Yes use that photo to motivate you and not to discourage you! You have a good plan in place now and you just need to stick with it. Me too, girl! 😉
@theslightedgeforever, that is great that you joined a walking club! Is it outside walking? How many people do you walk with?
@TrishasTime, have fun at the country show! Stay on plan and get those steps in. 😉
@cbabie, my hubby and I never see eye to eye on what the temperature should be, and winter is the worst. I’m already dreading the fact that he will freeze me. You might have to be insistent since you are the one with the pain.
Good morning! Well, I lost 0.6 lbs. this week but I’m still up for the month. I talked to my Beachbody coach on the phone yesterday and she says that I’m eating wayyyy to much cheese and processed food and need to clean up my diet. I’m thinking she could be right because I have read that dairy can stall weight loss. So, this week I plan to cut way back or try to totally eliminate it most days. I want results!!
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Sorry I've been a bit AWOL recently. Just been mega busy with more open nights & work (boss off so myself & the other second) covering, pleased she's slightly senior to me & taking the lead (younger & aspirations to be a head of dept whereas I'm aspiring to retire- been there done that I'm happy to use experience to help not be the boss again)😂
Sorry not replying to everything- Chaffles sound interesting. You've all got be intreged with that one. I thought it sounded like Harry Potter (Quaffles in Quiditch)!
Re-beach body plan coach & other comments on food types- I was wondering about not enough carbs but just looked at analysis with my PT & problem appears to be slightly to many carbs, not enough fat & protein- could be veggie diet needs tweeking or just change my choices for staples.
I'm also with a few of you who mentioned hydration. I shockingly got through Monday to realise I'd only had a few fl oz from my water bottle. Even on a bad day I aim to drain it! (Obviously good days fill it 2 or 3 times). I agree weekends can be challenging.
Also a gain but I know that's after I've lost as trousers not so tight.
I'm so tired my targets for this week:
More sleep
Track every morsel
Look at older recipe & diet/fitness books to re-motivate & make some little changes to reduce carbs & up protein.0 -
Afternoon all, It's been a day already. I didn't go to my Bible study, because I never did the work, so I have been doing the papers all day. I had PT yesterday and something interesting I found out. I was telling her how my broken wrist was still so stiff and showed her my normal wrist. Her statement was wow you have a lot of flex..she said my good wrist bends really far and that most likely my body overall is flexible. I laughed.
@joannadavison I don't know that I have ever "figured" out what my carb/protein/fat intake should be. Didn't really know how to do so.
@TeresaW1020 your mindset is in a good place. I am back here Cheering you on!!
@theslightedgeforever No not waking at the parks too much this week. LOL I saw you post about walking clubs....and I envisioned metal walkers all over the place...remember Dad's little walker on wheels...LOL
@TrishasTime I laughed when you commented for theslightedge...I thought yea she hears that same nagging voice I have in my head. I don't think it's the cold that really makes it worse it's the moisture from the evap cooler, the lower the temp, the more water in the air.
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Goodmorning everyone
Just flying through - we are leaving in 20 m in for a 4 hour trip, so I will get as much movement as I can in when I get there. Feeling pressured at the moment as we were not supposed to leave for an hour and I need my coffee and chat first
Take care everyone - not sure what the internet will be like - and I will be using my iphone
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Morning gals! Still going strong with keto, no sugar or junk food since September 30! I'm feeling really good and sleeping better (not thanks to keto---thanks to the melatonin and the "Calm" magnesium supplement).
@TeresaW1020 Indeed! We can do it! Congrats on the loss, keep widdling it down. Oh bummer about the cheese! It's good you got that feedback though.
@joannadavison LOL to chaffles and Harry Potter! I can see why you would be thinking about that. Good luck with your targets this week.
@cbabie You have a yoga body, do you???
@TrishasTime Thanks for stopping by. Have fun!
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At gym for flying visit- enjoying an iced soya latte before madness starts again (busy morning at work stayed extra hour to mark then once I pick girls up at school it's rushing around with them & my coysin for food & another open night)- enjoyed pyshing myself to complete 3 reps of 3 HIIT routines- I feel energised now I've stopped!!
You can check your carbs etc on the app. If you've put data in correctly at start it gives the % for macro & micro nutrients. My carbs always over & protein too low. That's also how I confirmed I needed iron- I felt it but it was way down.
@cbabie I can relate with bible study, I've had something on every Monday when my house group meets- I can't even remember which book we're doing! The teens District youth group is at our church on Saturday & I'm the responsibile adult so I am really looking forward to it- the older ones have some great messages. Maybe your bad wrist seems worse because you are so flexible?????
Safe travels @Trishastime
@trooworld I'm going to have to look at more keto style recipes to up protein & drop carbs. I need to get into place where I'm not craving sugar. Well done on the track record. I wish we could get melatonin over the counter here. My eldest is lacking in the hormone. We thought it was overbusy mind but it's been linked with autism & she was recently diagnosed (high function but still has issues)z whe she was little we found her with scissors, glue on the floor at 3am "scrapbooking"!!!
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Morning all! I did walk the park yesterday. Baby was up and down all night..can't wait until that molar comes in..LOL . So not much sleep and my wrist is telling me so.
@TrishasTime have a great time and we know you will be back on here when you can.
@joannadavison You got me to thinking, I have a GD when she was little I would always wake up to find her in my room doing something. She not a "kid" anymore, but It makes me wonder. Do you have the paid version of MFP?
@trooworld LOL I can't do yoga, I really don't like it. I am so glad you are back on your roll!! great job.
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Quick check in. Been crazy busy. By the end of the day tomorrow I will have driven 1200 km between Tuesday and Friday. Haven’t done much on the exercise front. Eating been so so. Weight basically stayed the same this week which considering thanksgiving and TOM started yesterday I am happy with that. Had another round of accupuncture yesterday and had TMJ massage today so my face is quite sore. Last morning for football practice tomorrow for this week. Few more weeks then football should be done. Can’t wait to sleep in on Saturday. Lol
@TrishasTime We fly out to Vegas the morning of November 21and come back the evening of the 26.
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@trooworld So this will be your before shot. Go write down on your calendar one year from now Take new headshot so you can see how much you improved during this next year. Can you change the things that happened at work during the middle of the night? tell your mind we'll work on it tomorrow. Put on some headphones with some nice soft music you like so your brain has to compete with the worry thoughts. I'm learning that we can train our minds when we keep speaking back to it. I have nightsweats now. ugh so I seem to be waking up every night. I'm thinking of keeping frozen washcloths handy in the freezer to wrap around my neck.
@teresaw1020 Both inside and outside depending on the weather. So far just me and the lady who initated it showed on the first day. Then the second day we had one more. I told her I would commit to once a week and we'll see about the second day. Others say they'll come but then they don't show up. Oh well, I'm getting in my exercise.
Poppycock on the cheese. Now maybe for your body it's having an effect. Cause I know we are all different. I've never eaten so much cheese in my life since Aug 1 and I'm doing well. But then again it depends on what your goal per week is that you want to lose. Plus her goal. I'm trying to make this a lifestyle change for me forever and while I'd like to lose 1 lb per week, I was content with 0.8 this week. Because it's sure alot better than the yo-yo thing I had going on the first part of the year. Make sure you are measuring properly and tracking properly too. Cause it could also be one of them. I do agree with processed foods. We're so much better off without them but they are so convenient.
@joannadavison I loved your boss thoughts. lol Quaffles. lol It's always good to see what things we can tweak in our diet when necessary. Good goals for the week. Good for you for getting to the gym. Right now a sudden increase in fat has calmed my sugar cravings.
@cbabie On your macros, it's whatever you want them to be and what helps you lose weight or maintain whichever you are doing. Look at your MFP phone app and it will show you where you are each day. My goals are 40C/35F/25P I NEVER get in 25 protein and probably never will. It's not a priority for me. The first two weeks of October I was 39/43/18 and this past week was 37/47/16. I lost weight both weeks and I happy about that. The walker....my mil has one now I see everyday and HEAR; I made my hubby WD-40 that thing. Good for you for walking the park. Can you get your hands on that colic medicine you used to have?
@trishastime Enjoy your little vacay. Make good choices. You're probably not reading this til later anyway.
@renaegry Yikes on all the mileage. One of the things I need to work on is road trip snacks. Soon you'll get back to your routine.
Ok, that's it for me. Nothing major planned for tomorrow.
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Morning gals! I decided to make Saturday my weigh-in day because Fridays, I have to hurry and get to work, so it works out better to weigh in on Saturday. So, stay tuned for my scale report tomorrow! We ordered one of those Ninja Foodis, which is an air fryer and pressure cooker and food dehydrator combined. I can't wait to pick it up from Kohl's!!!
@joannadavison I'm really feeling good and in control, not having sugar for so long. I'm not having that many sugar substitutes as I used to, either...I used to put them in my coffee and I stopped that. I do have what is called a "fat bomb" every night which is basically coconut oil + peanut butter + cocoa powder + a little monkfruit sweetener mixed together and frozen, it's a dessert, but it really has just a little sweetener. Melatonin is really helping me sleep, can you get a prescription for your daughter? You sound really busy!!!
@cbabie A park walk sounds nice and relaxing. That's too bad that you don't like yoga, if you are flexible, I thought you would be good at it. I'm glad I am back on my roll, too!
@renaegry busy busy busy
@theslightedgeforever Good idea. I'll put it on the calendar. Thanks for the ideas. I think the idea about the frozen washcloths is a good one. If that was my problem, I'd do that, too, but I don't wake up with sweats, just wake up to pee and just wake up generally.
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October goals: track 3 days a week, drink 50 oz of liquids a day, ride the stationary bike 3 times a week, lose 1 lb
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Morning all!
Well I did walk yesterday in the park, I am going to try to get on my treadmill this morning. I have a full day ahead of me. I didn't do so well on eating yesterday. I am so stressed these days and the positive thing I can say is I didn't go for sugar or ice cream. Do you know its been 10 months and no sweets or ice cream. But I do manage to eat way too much PB. LOL My wrist is so achy these days. I talked to the therapist yesterday and it really is just going to be about managing it. I did so much yesterday with my wrist that I woke up with it hurting. So it's something I will be watching and learning what I can deal with. LOL . I will say this morning I compared my 2 wrist and the bend going backwards looks almost normal now, but the other way not so good...SO I WILL be working on that bend!!!
@trooworld I want to know more about that Ninja Foodis...I saw that and was looking at them. Let me know what you think about it. That might be what I tell my DH I want for my birthday! LOL
@theslightedgeforever Yea that would be great if I were tracking on a consistent basis.. so I guess that is what I need to work on this week...just track, no matter what. My problem is my food scale needs a battery. It takes 2 of the big flat round ones...I just need to get r done!! . I am really truly glad to see you find your win!! It makes me smile a lot. I wish I could get my hands on that medicine, but then I guess there was a reason they banned it..LOL .
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@trooworld That Ninja Foodis thing sounds neat. I'm so glad you are back in your groove. Your little "dessert" every night sounds like it's working for you.
@cbabie Have you thought about wearing a wrist support. If Mom were here she would beDazzle it for you lol hooray for more exercise through the park and on the treadmill. That's great for no sweets for 10 months. So questions for your journal, What are you telling yourself that it's okay to eat too much PB? What are you telling yourself that it's not okay to eat sweets and ice cream? What's the difference between the two? Think about being in the situation of each and write down the thoughts you have.
My plans got all messed up today but I made it work. I went to a restaurant and figured out I could only have 5 out of the 8 wedges of the quesadilla. I miscalculated my breakfast then realized it later so I didn't have a lot to work with. I was planning on bacon and eggs for dinner when hubby says, let's go out. Plus no bread to start. Booooo! So I watched him eat the whole thing. I keep telling him Saturdays are good to go out cause I have green days on Saturday. So I immediately took three of the wedges and placed them on my bread plate and put them on the other side of the table. Then before I ate each wedge I cut it into two pieces so it felt like I ate 10 wedges. Mind games that work. I said no to Dunkin Donuts. Said no twice to my favorite roti bun. But I'm putting them on my list so I can have one later. So I stayed within my food boundaries. Got in a 15 min walk and a little strength training. Plus hit my step goal.0 -
Hi everyone
@cbabie - if you get a wrist support - make sure it is like a tennis one - mainly to keep your wtist warm. I was told rigid ones at the time is not the go.
@theslightedgeforever - well done on your loss and handling the unexpected restaurant meal.
@trooworld - love the decision about the head shot. 13 months will fly by.
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@TrishasTime, I hope you are having a great holiday! Good job on getting those steps in and watching your foods.
@theslightedgeforever, mind games are what we need to do sometimes! Last week I went to lunch at the Mexican restaurant with the staff. I did blow up my carb count that day but I also didn’t so as badly as I could have. I took five chips from the bowl and broke them into small pieces and ate them slowly, instead of cramming big ones in my mouth and eating twice as many.
@cbabie, what about getting a wrist-support as your sister suggested? I think that would be a good idea that your therapist should recommend too. Great on NOT eating sugar or ice cream for the last 10 months!! Now you just need to clean it up a bit more and watch that Peanut butter! It is such a trigger food for me that I don’t even have the brand I like any more in the house. I buy another brand that my hubby and the dog share, which is disgusting to me!! So, I’m for sure NOT going to be dipping into that container.
@trooworld, Ohhhh that Ninja Foodis sounds great! I already have an Instant Pot but really want an air fryer. It’s on my Christmas list! 😉
Good morning! It’s cool and rainy here in Georgia. We need the rain, but hubby and I have plans to go shopping today and being drenched isn’t something I enjoy. Our real estate agent gave us a $150 gift card to really cool interiors market that has lots of eclectic items. I usually don’t shop there because they are pricey so I’m excited to see what I can find. I have a new sofa table that needs some love.
My Beachbody Keto coach has created this whole new way of tracking food and is using her people as guinea pigs. Beachbody has this plan called the 21-day Fix that uses these containers that are different colors and measurements. My coach has taken the containers and Ketofied them. I’m willing to give it a try and see how it works out for me. I’m still chasing Onderland and hoping to get there before the end of the month!!
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Morning gals! I weighed in today, and since last Friday (I didn't weigh in last Saturday), I've lost 1.6 lbs. Not a huge amount, but I'll take it, going in the right direction! Tonight, my hubby and I are going to the drive-in movies to see Zombieland 2 and the new Joker movie. It should be fun. We are bringing food too. Last night, for dinner, we made more chaffles: I fried some deli ham and made a sandwich with smoked cheddar and lettuce and tomato on my chaffle...it was really really good!
@cbabie I think it is incredible that you have had no sweets or ice cream for 10 months! You are a real role model for us all, cbabie! I'm so proud of you, well done! That's great that you are getting more bend in your wrist, I'm sorry it's still painful. I'm excited to get that Ninja Foodi! I got it on sale at Kohl's, I had Kohl's cash ($10) + 30% off coupon, so after all was said and done, I paid $179 for it + I got $30 more in Kohl's cash! It was a great deal. I am going to make some chicken wings in it tonight, I'll let you know how that goes.
@theslightedgeforever Yeah, it might just replace my Instant Pot in my favorite kitchen appliances! LOL I'm glad I'm back in my groove, too. The dessert is working for me, it's delicious and a nice treat. Your mind games are strong, you are doing great!!! Way to blow that step goal out of the water!
@TrishasTime Thanks hope you are having fun! WTG on the steps!
@TeresaW1020 WTG with the tortilla chips! I already have an Instant Pot too, but I'm about to cheat on my Instant Pot with my Ninja Foodi lol! I think this thing will make me forget about my pot. How cool of your real estate agent! Have fun shopping. Good luck with the new way of tracking, I hope it helps get you to Onederland!
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Morning gals, I am getting ready to get on my treadmill. I only walked 10 min yesterday, but that was all I could work in. It's a start. I went to see a movie at a meeting yesterday and it really had an impact on me. How kids can' learn if the environment they live in is toxic. I also applied that to myself, how we can't make our bodies whole if we also live in a toxic environment. That could be food, that could be emotional, it is a different beast for each person. It always amazes me when God puts me in certain situations, for my benefit. LOL . The movie came down to really each of us needs to know we are loved. Ok off my soap box.
@TeresaW1020 LOL I wouldn't eat that PB either. Yes that is probably my next step in cleaning up my eating habits. I used to eat PBfit, but I read somewhere that the way it's processed caused liver damage and therefore I quit eating it. Not sure if it was true, but I haven't went back to it. I hope your end table finds some love..LOL
@theslightedgeforever Yes you know how I love my PB and thankfully mom isn't here to bling the wrist rest up for me. I will look into it.
@TrishasTime So glad you are getting in your steps and enjoying your trip. Thanks for the heads up about the tennis support.
@trooworld Oh please let me know about the wings. I have to fix wings once a week for my grandson. I have never deep fried food until he moved in. LOL Yes Kohls is a good deal!
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Hi all..I'm back again. We had the local gkids here last Fri-Mon while their parents went to Las Vegas with friends to celebrate my dd's 40th birthday! My baby, lol, wow, that makes me feel old! Then this week we got together with a few other couples for a fun day before one of them heads south. (Snowbirds) Too much sitting & too much food! Didn't think I was doing that bad, but numbers don't lie, lol. Then on Thurs went with the snowbirds on our annual "Leaf watching" trip up by the Mississippi to Lansing & back. We were gone about 14 hours, most of it in a car, so steps down. Now, I should be back to normal..did my 30 minutes on the treadmill already, & was able to go a little faster than normal.
@trooworld Great Loss!! I have an airfryer, but no Instant Pot. Thinking I might want one, so should borrow my dd's & see if I would like it. She doesn't, but my sis-in-law loves it. I like putting chicken breasts or pork loins in the air fryer--they get brown & so juicy!
@cbabie Wow, no sweets or ice cream!! That is fabulous! They are kinda my downfall, along with chips. It is amazing what we can do when we set our minds to it. For awhile, I had convinced myself that I was allergic to peanuts, so stayed away from Snickers for years. Then the Dr decided to check to see if I really was, and no--so now Snickers are not safe around me again, lol. That movie sounded interesting!
@theslightedgeforever You are doing so great with your plan! I need to start with a few of your mind games. I am planning to change my thinking a little. I have gotten some buns for sandwiches. Higher calorie, but more fiber. Going to start with the lower calorie buns, and eating a piece of fruit for more fiber & about the same calories total. Especially because I have been eating the fruit already.
@TrishasTime Great job on the steps while gone!
@TeresaW1020 Its a rainy day here, too. This kind of day makes me lazier. Glad I already did my treadmill. Good luck finding something great at that store! I am not a decorator at all!
Hope everyone has a fun weekend!
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@trishastime Sounds like you have done well on your little vacation. Good for you. That's usually the hard part for me.
@teresaw1020 Nice mind trick with the chips. We should start calling these Jedi mind tricks. lol Whatever works, right? I have the 21 day fix containers. Waaaaay back in the day, I followed an eating plan that was similar called the Setpoint Diet. It counted servings of what those containers represent. Fruit, veggies, protein, etc. I remember the first time I got my containers and saw the yellow carb one and said, That's it? That's one serving? I was thinking pasta and rice, etc. No wonder I'm fat. But look at me now.
@trooworld The important thing is not the amount of weight you lose but the consistency of losing each week. Celebrate the loss! I won't buy an Instapot until I use my air fryer more. Right now it seems easier to cook the way I always cook instead of learning new ways. But one day, I'll learn. Seeing as I don't work outside the home, time is not an issue. Because I just use my oven or stove top. I don't normally fry anything.
@Retiredandlovingit That Lansing trip sounded fun. Well, not the 14 hr car trip. I bought my dd and son an Instant Pot. I'm not sure either one has used it. I ask dd every week. I even gave her a recipe. I said do I have to buy the groceries too? Maybe I should just come and put the ingredients in the instapot. She replies, OK, MOM.
@cbabie Soap boxes are good sometimes. We can all learn something from each other. yaaay on your treadmill. you chose to get on versus just sitting around not burning calories. I have a great recipe for wings that is not fried. I normally don't like wings but this one was so good.
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