NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL
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@its_cleo Wow, Iceland sounds exciting. Our cousin went there last summer & really liked it. It was on a Hallmark movie the other night..at least it was supposed to be Iceland, lol. Looked pretty.
@TeresaW1020 I am impressed with all the exercises you are doing.
@trooworld Yay for getting more water. I don't do that well with it either, but am trying to only drink it at meals, so that helps a little. Your recipes sound so good. I am a pretty simple cook, lol. My Fitbit has a rubber (maybe silicon?) with air holes that I got pretty cheap from Amazon. Doesn't bother me at all at night, other than when I move & the light flashes, lol. (Charge 2)
@cbabie Glad your cold is doing better. Hope you can keep improving your sleep. As a kid, I seemed to have to go to bed earlier than anyone else, my Mom always said that I needed a lot of sleep. Guess I still do. My dd gave me a diffuser for Christmas, so have been diffusing an oil blend for immunity. Has a lot of cloves in it & some other spices. Trying to avoid all the influenza that they say is around. DH had to get a second round of antibiotics for his sinus infection, hope it is getting better.
@joannadavison Wow, 3# is great!! I like mushrooms, but your description made me think I would not want to try Quark (can't remember exactly what you said, but can't go back or I'll lose all this, lol.) I think I have seen it around somewhere.
@theslightedgeforever It's great you can keep with your plan with all your social activities. & it sounds like your dh is being pretty supportive.
@mswatson I am sure you are looking forward to your cruise to get a break from all your school stuff. Where are you going? My weigh in day is still Monday, but I actually weigh everyday & average it & that's my weigh in weight.
I haave been doing pretty well getting my steps in & slowly getting my calories in line. My average stayed the same this week, but that's better than gaining any more.0 -
@cbabie You are getting consistent with checking in more so you'll find a good time for your exercise. Tzatziki is that yummy sauce that comes on a gyro.
@trooworld Yaaay on the water.
@teresaw1020 So glad your knees are getting better.
@its_cleo I eat the theater popcorn. I just take my own 1 cup container and keep refilling it until I've eaten the number of cups I can have for the day depending on what else I've already eaten. This last time I ate 5 cups. But the time before that I could only eat 3.75 cups. My daughter would also like to see Iceland. It's on her list.
@mswatson0777 I think I do so well with social eating because I have a lot of practice lol. It's the times when no one is looking that used to be the problem. But I'm getting a handle on that. Right now my mantra is I can be loose with food or be thinner but I can't do both. Even when I make good choices the scale moves upward sometimes. Not fair at all. But then it eventually comes back down. I know some of it is from the sodium in the restaurant food and popcorn I ate.
@retiredandlovingit How did you fare with all the recent snow? That's a good idea about using your average for the weigh in amount. Although I don't think the small increments would keep me motivated. I don't know.
Red Day- Stayed OP 100/100 I went out with a group of friends for a bday party. Since we had two birthdays they brought out two big brownies with ice cream. I was at 98 then. So I had 1/2 a teaspoon bite of the brownie no ice cream and I was done. Food pusher friend kept saying oh come on and eat some. "No thank you, I'm good. I'm done for the day." Then later same food pusher but it's my bday in a "sweet" voice. " Well I hope you are having a good bday but I'm following a program and I'm done for the day. But that leaves more for you all. Enjoy." Then she asked me if I was doing intermittent fasting. lol It's like the whole world is doing that or keto. I said no because I can't stay on it long term because of my social engagements which are at night. Plus I know myself. I can fit alot of food into a short window of time if I really want to.
But OMG that was a good brownie. Lots of times brownies are dry. So I know where I'm going for my bday. Then while at the party a text came through and the neighbors are getting together tomorrow night to go visit one of the neighbors who is old and sick. That usually involves sweets and such. So more planning for that. I'm just going to not eat dinner and my snack to leave the carbs for that since I don't know what I'll be facing. Breakfast and lunch will be extremely low carb like today. I only have 100 tomorrow to play with. How I wish they would visit on a Thursday. lol Exercise was a rest day.
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Good morning everyone! This week is going by so slowly! lol I'm still tracking, so that's good. I finished my book for my book club a week early, yay! I really liked it. It was "The Round House" by Louise Erdrich. Nothing else to report.
@TeresaW1020 Yum that sounds delicious! I'm glad your knees are improving. I hope you like your haircut!
@its_cleo Chicken sounds like a nice addition! I'm glad you looked into a vacation, you deserve it.
@mswatson0777 Yes! It's such a treat to get home early.
Yesterday was light traffic, too. Ah...nice! I'm sorry, I missed something, you are going on a trip??? WHERE? It sounds like somewhere sunny!!! Good for you!
@RetiredAndLovingIt That's a good idea, maybe I'll try to drink a glass of water with each meal too. Thanks re: the recipes. I get bored with recipes, so I have to change them up all the time! Luckily, my husband is pretty adventurous lol! Maybe I'll get a band like yours off Amazon. Yes, maintaining is definitely better than gaining!
@theslightedgeforever thank you! 1/2 teaspoon of brownie? I'm impressed! That's amazing! Well done, my friend!
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@its_cleo, going to Iceland and Greenland sounds amazing! You should totally start your planning and go! I’m the same when I travel and like to plan and research every little detail. Not sure if we will get a vacation this year at all with all the expenses we have with bringing my mom here and finishing our backyard. Maybe a weekend getaway later this fall when my mom gets used to the dog and can watch her for us.
@mswatson0777, bummer about the scale but you will get it to go back down! Hang that new swimsuit in your kitchen to keep you mindful of your food choices.
@RetiredAndLovingIt, yes staying the same over gaining is preferable. I used to go to TOPS (have you heard of it) and when we stayed the same weight, we would say that we turtled. I still say that. Good for you for getting your steps in!
@theslightedgeforever, food pushers are such a pain and you handled your friend beautifully! I so admire that you could have a tiny taste of brownie and not dive into the rest of it.
@trooworld, I think this week is speeding by! Glad, you liked your book. Hubby went to the library and is constantly reading this giant novel and making me jealous that I don’t have my own. I told him that I want to go with. Of course, the question is would I really sit down to read. Hmm?? 
Good morning! My pulled pork and coleslaw dinner was so yummy last night that we will have it again tonight! I finally found a black coffee that I can stand so I can stop using heavy cream in my coffee and do a clean fast for IF. Everything I’ve read says that clean fasting is the way to go so that is what I’m doing even if I don’t love it. I will save my yummy cup of coffee and cream for the afternoon. I’m off to workout. Today is shoulders and then I will walk on my treadmill.
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Hi all--don't everybody faint--I made it on here 2 days in a row!
@trooworld The bands were pretty cheap--I think $10 for 3 bands. I got the large, but there was a long tail, so I also got the small but it was too small so now I wear 1/2 large & 1/2 small, lol. Luckily for me (since I am not big on recipes) both dh & I like simple. Snow predicted for today & next few days, so making chili again tonight. I always drink 16oz of water when I first get up, & another 8 oz when I take my vitamins in am with breakfast. Then with 16oz for 2 meals, I pretty much have it done. I do drink flavored fizzy water with meals, which helps because I used to have Diet Coke pretty much every meal & I am trying to get away from that. Now I only have it when we go out to eat, & then try to only if it is included in meal, lol. Except when we go to dd's in OK, then have a giant one to keep my awake for that trip.
@TeresaW1020 I am the opposite for trips--I prefer someone else to do the planning & I just go along for the ride, lol. Yes, I have heard of TOPS, and I am definitely turtling! What brand of coffee? I am trying to do IF 16:8 which seems to work for me, but I "have to have" my sugar & Chocolate Coffee Mate, lol. I really would like to be able to drink it black, to save a few calories, but just can't. I know it really isn't necessary either, I lived without it until we got our Keurig, but now I need my "fix". (& its not the caffeine, since most of the time I drink decaf, lol)
Think it is just a habit for something hot, so I should just do tea. I also like it sweetened, so wouldn't gain much that way.
@theslightedgeforever OOOH--I admire only taking a bite of brownies! I don't think I could have restrained myself that much! I love brownies! We had about 5"snow last week & then rain, so everything had a sheet of ice on it. Looked pretty, but that was the only good thing about it! We are supposed to get up to 4" total Today-Fri. It is snowing lightly now, looks so pretty. We have rabbits in our yard & they are loving the snow. So much fun watching them play in it.
Well, not much more to add. Walked on the treadmill this am (trying to do it first thing & it also helps me delay breakfast for awhile), so have 5500 steps already. We are picking gs up because of early out, so if I don't get more I will go back to treadmill later. Still trying to get 10,000 steps a day & been doing pretty good at it. I also ordered some exercise videos for "old people", I am hoping they will get me start doing something other than walking. I know I need to be doing some strength training.0 -
@theslightedgeforever at least Quorn looks more like meat than mushrooms!!!! UK supermarket chain cafe changed it's vegetarian breakfast- "shroomdogs" 😢 instead of soya sausage!
@cbabie I'm trying to get my DH to use MFP! Since retiring from teaching he's working for a supermarket chain but hours not great for health- good for us but not conducive to healthy mealtimes! Trying to get him to track so he can see that!
@trooworld brilliant thanks. We'll have to look out for those. Target is on our "todo" list. Wish it was in UK! Must try Greek Quesadillas
@TeresaW1020 good news on the knees. Enjoy rest day.
@its_cleo DH & I started cutting out red meat (when I discovered high famial cholesterol), we then cut right back on pork then chicken. Started veggie one New Years Day- although we kept fish for a while. Eventually dropped it but went back to eating it, by chance, when I was pregnant. Must be about 25 years-ish.
@mswatson0777 we ended up watching a missed TV program on catch up!!
@RetiredAndLovingIt Quark is sort of cream cheese. Quorn is the veggie protein! It's alright! LOL!
Feeling very energised after 1.5hours in gym incl 1hour training. Got some new protein flavours- the coconut & vanilla one is gorgeous.
Starbucks trip tonight to do school planning whilst youngest at Police Cadets.
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@RetiredandLovingIt2 I'm going to Cabo, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta. I'm so excited for warm weather and relaxation! Congrats on holding steady weight-wise and getting all your steps in.
@TeresaW1020 Great idea about the swimsuit, talk about being front and center on my mind! I hope you have a great workout today, I don't envy you on that fast.
@trooworld What was your book about? And I'm going on a cruise in a few weeks and I can't wait!
@theslightedgeforever Food pushers can be so frustrating, good for you for sticking to your guns!
So glad it's already Wednesday! I've had a pretty stressful day at work today so I'm looking forward to getting done here and heading to jiu jitsu class. Thanks to all the work I did this weekend I'm feeling calmer about my course workloads for the week ahead and I'll have a fair amount of time this weekend to get some work done too.
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@trooworld I'm glad you enjoyed your book. We're reading Educated by Tara Westover. I have until the 30th. Yes 1/2 teaspoon. I have a brownie in my freezer that I may or may not indulge in tomorrow. Still haven't decided yet. I have to plan it if I want to eat it.
@teresaw1020 "Turtled" lol Love it. I feel like I turtle all the time cause I'm so slow at this but still moving in the right direction. I'm really working hard to stick with my boundaries. I could have given up the mashed potatoes and gravy and had the brownie instead but I just had brownies last week. So I said I can save them for another time. My question is the opposite of yours Would I sit down to read? Mine would be would I get up and get stuff done?
@retiredandlovingit I feel like saying Elizabeth this is the big one. The young gals on here probably won't get that reference. I need to get a schedule for water. I drink 24 oz of hot tea when I wake up and that carries over to breakfast. Sometimes I have lunch and sometimes I don't. Then another 24 oz of hot tea from about 4-7 pm. Which includes dinner but I'm making a conscious effort to drink a 12 oz mug of water with dinner. If I go to the gym I fill up my water bottle but lately most of my exercise has been walking at the mall and I never think about taking my bottle with me. So I need to work on that too. I'm the same with Diet Coke. I like it with meals outside but I buy 2 a week for home. Sometimes that's my lunch. I used to have a 3 Diet Coke a day habit. I prefer dh to do my planning or my dd. Just tell me when to show up. Good for you for getting in an early morning walk. Plus trying out other new things. I also need to do that too. It's on my list. lol So was decluttering but then company showed up and here it is January is almost over. So onto February.
@joannadavison I can't eat too much soy because of breast cancer risk. I do like edamame though. I set my dh up on MFP too. He used it for about first 3 days and then nothing. He says I know what to eat. Yeah right. lol I can see that. Sounds like you had a great workout. Good for you.
@mswatson0777 I'm living vicariously through you. Enjoy the cruise. One of my 100 day books for 2019 had food pushers in it and how we were to learn the skills of how to push back. So that's a work in progress. I'm glad you are feeling calmer now. I think it helps making good food choices.
Red Day- Stayed OP 93/100 carbs Exercise - 30 min walking club
So another successful social event. Another skill in my book was learning to say No not yet, I'll have some later, thank you and then I determine when "later" is.0 -
@TeresaW1020 Well, if you can't sit down to read, you can always try audiobooks (which you can also get from the library, either on CD or download from the library for free usually). I love them! I listen to them not only on my commute but when I am cooking or cleaning too! I'm glad you found a black coffee that you can tolerate lol. Which one is it?
@RetiredAndLovingIt LOL! You are going to make it a habit if you don't watch out. I love chili, nothing better than chili and perfect for a snow day! I do cheat and put water enhancers in my water sometimes, but hey, if it gets me to drink my water, I think it's okay, right?
@joannadavison Target is awesome! It's got everything. We are having the Greek Quesadillas tonight, will let you know how they are.
@mswatson0777 Your trip sounds amazing!!! I'm so excited for you. "The Round House": it takes place on an Indian reservation, an Indian woman is attacked. She is so distraught from the attack, that she can't really help much in helping catch the attacker. Her 13-year old son tries to find her attacker and bring him to justice with the help of his closest friends. What ensues will change his life forever. It is riveting! I highly recommend it. It won the National Book Award.
@theslightedgeforever I've read that book, I really really liked it. You have iron-willpower! I've used that "I'll have some later" before and then later never comes and that is okay by me.
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@joannadavison Starbucks makes school planning sound like so much more fun. And 90 minutes at the gym is impressive!
@trooworld Sounds fascinating! Once I have a break in classes I'll have to add it to my reading list!
@theslightedgeforever That sounds like a fantastic resource! I'm fortunate I don't really have any food pushers in my life so we all just eat our own things and go on with our lives. I think the rise of knowledge on food allergies/preferences has really helped reduce this and it's definitely working in my favor.
I woke up this morning thinking it was Friday, boy was I disappointed! Other than that, I'm in a much better head space today. I went to a 2 hour class last night and ended up just laughing the entire time with my friend, it was exactly what I needed! The crazy part is I almost didn't go because the weather was awful and I was in a pretty bad headspace (which is when I need to go the most!). Hope today goes well for you all!0 -
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@joannadavison I was on MFP for a long time before dh decided he wanted to try it. So I set him up & put a lot of foods in My foods for him. He "puts his food in" himself now & if its something new, I put it in mine & transfer to his. He lost about 40# doing it, but has put back on at least half of that. Keeps saying he needs to take it back off, but not sure he is really ready to buckle down again. He doesn't like the treadmill, so until it warms back up so we can walk out side, it probably won't be done. Hope your DH will try it.
@theslightedgeforever That was Sanford & Son, wasn't it? I think tea is as good as water, so you are doing good. I picked up some Diet Peach tea that I had at my brother's, so am going to substitute it for fizzy water at supper. I understand about the decluttering--I have said that's my job for winter, but it still needs to be done & like you said, its almost Feb. We are thinking of trying to go to Arizona for a week to visit dh's cousin who snowbirds there, and that will use up more of my decluttering time, lol.
@mswatson0777 Laughing with friends is perfect!
Walked on treadmill again this morning. Then went grocery shopping & will be leaving soon to pick up gs from school for an appt.0 -
Was on WW for years but they keep changing the plan and I floundered. Need help in changing over to myfp. Any help in this new life is welcomed0
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@trooworld I just got a new Fire Table from Amazon and it will read me my kindle books. But I can't listen because I don't follow. My mind just wanders and I have no idea what the sentence was just about. Funny how I can do this with podcasts though. I wonder what the difference is? I might suggest that book for next year's book club choice. My choice this year at the end of February is The Gown. I hope it turns out to be a good one. I have willpower on some things. I can seem to say no to certain things but can't get myself to say yes to others. Water-Decluttering. So I need to think about the opposite of those two things. I'm saying no to a dehyrated body. I'm saying no to a more relaxing environment. Naaah, those two things don't motivate me. lol So this needs more thought.
@mswatson0777 Life was so much simpler when they didn't add in the additives, chemicals, etc and we ate more whole foods. With this lifestyle there are more allergies because our bodies aren't built this way. Who profits? Big pharma and the medical staff. They are getting rich keeping us sick. Ok, I'll step down now. I'm so glad you decided to go out and enjoy a laugh with your friend. Laughter is the best medicine.
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@retiredandlovingit What about walking in the mall for you and dh. That's what I'm doing right now. Sometimes I feel like driving the 20 min over to walk for 36 min and then 20 min back is pointless as I'm driving longer but it has help me be consistent. I'm the only one that shows up for my "walking club" now. But I still go and act like it's still a club. I do it just two times a week. Cause I know if I said I'll just do my treadmill or a tape I won't do it.. I was shocked I get a better workout in the mall than I do on the treadmill according to my fitbit. Plus I'm piggybacking grocery shopping after one of those walks. An object in motion tends to stay in motion. Yaaay for you for doing the treadmill. Arizona will be nice this time of year. Better than July and August.
@1Whitewolf12 In my mind it's still counting. Before I was counting orange slices but now I'm counting apple slices and I only get so many apple slices a day. So I'm learning to preplan my meal in the tracker and stick with that unless my husband suddenly comes and says let's go out.....which means I have to do some quick thinking but I'm learning which restaurants I want to go to and what they have on the menu. How many carbs it has. I'm doing a carb cycling program (medium-high carbs). Since that's already in my tracker, I can see which place/item is best for me and I don't go over. Most important thing is daily tracking I think. Then finding out how many calories/carbs or whatever you are doing works for your body. I don't think lower is better. I'm trying to lose weight by eating as much as I can and moving as little and still lose weight. lol It's a work in process but it's working. It has kept me consistent 6 months now. I'm losing weight. My glucose numbers are down. I'm fitting into smaller sizes. :does a victory dance:
Green Day Stayed OP 221/238 Exercise Rest Day.
I'm sick with the flu. Hoping this goes away soon.
Oh, lost 0.9 lbs this week
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Hi everyone! Got some stress going on in my life...family member back in the hospital plus the windows still not fixed plus my student loan accidentally took out two payments which put my checking account negative.
Ugh how much can one person take???
@mswatson0777 It was very, very good. I also just devoured in two days one of those beach reads type of thrillers, easy to read, fast-paced but the writing isn't the best? The story was pretty good though, I recommend it despite only giving it 3/5 stars: "Lock Every Door" by Riley Sager. I hate when I think it's Friday/a day that it isn't! That's the worst!!! I'm glad you got some laugh-time in, we do all need it!
@1Whitewolf12 Hi and Welcome!!! Yes, that is the thing about WW, they change it every year. I am struggling myself, but my suggestion is pre-track your meals here in MFP that way you only have to tweak things every day if you change your mind. It makes it easier. I pre-track my meals either the night before or in the morning.
@theslightedgeforever lol...that happens to me sometimes, my hands need something to do, so I clean or I cook. Or I listen to audiobooks while I'm at work doing routine tasks. I do highly recommend "The Round House", it was excellent. I've never heard of "The Gown". I'll have to look it up. Water seems to be a stumbling block for you. What about a reward? I'm sorry to hear you have the flu, take care of yourself!!! Make that husband baby you.
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@trooworld, ohhh my goodness! I am so sorry to hear about all you have going on.
I hope your family member will be well soon. I have Audible on Prime and need to spend more time looking at the books that I can get. I could listen while playing with my jigsaw puzzles.
@mswatson0777, glad you had a good time with your friend! Laughter is often exactly what we need to get us through the stress of our lives.
@theslightedgeforever, I would also not get much done if I got all wrapped up in a book. I usually carry around my phone with Hulu playing in the background while I’m at work or doing housework. I can listen or not, but with a book, I would also lose focus if I wasn’t concentrating. Good job on learning such an important skill and saying, not yet but later. That is truly a key to your success!
Good morning! Well, yesterday we had quite a scare when I got a call that my pastor/boss had a mini-stroke and was in the hospital. The doctors are hopeful that no permanent damage has been done and he has an MRI this morning and we are praying he will go home today. The man works wayyyy to hard and needs to slow down. Maybe this is God’s slap upside his head to get his attention. On a happier note, I lost a little bit of weight this week.
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@RetiredAndLovingIt Great treadmill workout!
@TeresaW1020 So sorry to hear about your pastor, I hope he has a quick recovery. And congrats on the loss!
@trooworld I'm so sorry to hear about your family member, and about the student loan payment error. I'd call their customer service and/or report them. That stinks to have to pay an overdraft fee when it's not your fault!
@theslightedgeforever So far their haven't been enough studies on additives for scientific consensus on that topic, but I wouldn't doubt if there are adverse health outcomes. Part of the increase is that we're better at detecting and treating them, whereas before there would just be no explanation for why you felt like crap all the time.
Welcome @1Whitewolf12
Friday is finally here! I have been in a funk for what feels like weeks now. Part of it is the courses I'm taking this term. Neither of them are at all useful to my dissertation so it just feels like unnecessary busy work. The other part of it is that work has been both stressful and dull at the same time. I just need a major attitude adjustment and frankly more fun in my day-to-day life. I've packed this weekend with a lot of social things which should hopefully help too. On the bright side I've been sticking with healthy eating and I feel lighter. Now I just have to stay on my game this weekend before weigh ins next week to make sure it's true!0 -
@mswatson0777 glad you enjoyed your class. You are so right it’s when we don’t feel like that it helps the most. I hope you enjoy your trip.
@trooworld I’m going to check out an audiobook as I still can’t find a podcast I like. I’m really fussy I guess.
@theslightedgeforever do you count your 24oz of tea in your water allotment? It should count….I’m not sure I could drink a bunch of water on top of that.
@joannadavison I tried to be vegetarian a few years ago but I just couldn’t do it. It wasn’t will power- I just felt like I was starving all the time, and it didn’t matter how much cheese, beans, or tofu I ate. Plus I did get tired of just eating the same stuff all the time. So I gave it up, also as I said it was making me anemic. But that’s great it has been working for you for so long.
@RetiredandLovingIt glad when you can pop in. It takes time. I can only do it a couple times a week myself. More on the weekends.
@TeresaW1020 glad you found coffee you like. I don’t mind black coffee but I do like cream. No sugar for me.
I’m in a very foul mood. I just feel like the New Year is just continuing to be crappy, things going wrong. I will spare you the details. I’ve done a lot of working out this week, and have been on calories so my weight was down a couple pounds today.
This week is the end of my 3 month goal cycle, so I will post later my accomplishments and set some new goals for the next 3 months.
Hope everyone is having a nice day.
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It rained here most of the day. I still walked during my lunch, just needed my handy umbrella, I was a little soaked when I got back to the office, but, I need that walk everyday. I've been working long hours, sitting behind a desk staring at spreadsheets or sitting in meetings, I come home everyday, eat dinner and go to bed.
@TeresaW1020 quesadillas sound so good right now
@theslightedgeforever That's a smart idea with the containers. It's hard to eat popcorn in moderation, it kinda just ends up in my mouth in giant handfuls.
joannadavison I live in South East Michigan. This year the snow has come later compared to some years, no telling what we'll get during the rest of the season. I love Tiramisu, but I enjoy coffee period. I just googled Pinch of Nom, and yum. It's now saved to my favorites.
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@theslightedgeforever "No. Not yet. I'll have some later, thank you.' Love it!
@mswatson0777 to be fair it was my only gym session this week as had bloods appt on Thurs. Next week same but dentist!
Re:the funk. I blame the time of year. We set new goals etc with such enthusiasm at start of January. It's then a long month, often Christmas bills, short daylight (certainly here), and a long time 'til our next break- work & things in general feel a slog. So yes- do some nice stuff for you. For me it was my scrapbooking day & booking a holiday I thought would never happen. Those parts of your course will soon pass. Is there a better bit you can focus on?
@RetiredAndLovingIt I just need DH to actually do it & monitor what he's eating. Like me, he comes from family who easily pile weight on. He was seriously fit & at times ripped when we were younger but kids, less time for his sports, knee replacement but halt to that. Lost loads on WW with me a few years ago & potentially saved his life when he had heart 'episode' (thought heart attack but on investigation results suggested not , angiogram revealed birth anatomical defect). Now, like me, it's creeping up & I blame not eating properly due to odd shift pattern or Male menopause in sympathy with me?🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@1Whitewolf12 Hi & welcome. I lost between my babies & after with WW. Been a bit on & off but then joined seriously 10 years ago to shed for surgery required once diagnosed 4 years after 2nd child. Worked. Never actually got to goal as had other incidents where lost plot & gained but only in recent years have I seriously gained & that's due to hormone changes & therefore different diet of macros required. The "free" food just doesn't work for me at all.
Trainer at gym put me onto MFP & in the 1st instance suggested I just log everything. Initially looking over 1st month I was low enough of calories but needed to up protein. For my age GP said I need more protein than carbs & suggested % so I'm working on that & it's working. I would suggest monitoring for 2-4 weeks. Look at weight loss & the re-evaluate from there- more protein/less fat/less carbs/ less calories/more exercise & keep checking.
@trooworld hope things get better for you. Big hugs xox. How quick do banks resolve issues like that? I would imagine loan company not too concerned- we've had to fight to get overpayments back but they'requick to sort when it's the other way.
@TeresaW1020 hope your pastor is ok.
@its_cleo becoming veggie does take a bit of adjustment. Our 1st summer was hot (for UK) so we ate loads of salads & felt ill. Turned out we were missing a lot of protein in root veg & pulses that we'd had in winter recipes. IKWYM about eating same stuff- I'm like that with quick to cook "diet" recipes on week nights. Made it one of my goals, this year, to build up huge bank of quick recipes so we're not getting sick of same things.
@nighthazel01 lol re: Pinch of Nom! I've just been adding some of their new recipes to my planner!
Friday was yuk at work- too many kids not behaving well on a Friday afternoon. But now weekend & I'm having lazy morning reading then now planning meals. Youngest at sleepover & eldest doing homework. DH working all weekend so it's up to me. Church Anniversary service tomorrow so hoping I can it fit in sleepover pick up.
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Well I just finished a 3 month chunk. I’m sort of setting goals for 3 month chunks. @theslightedgeforever that ends up being similar to your 100 day challenges.
So some accomplishments-
-for the last 3 months I kept my cals under 1900. This probably seems like a lot but believe me most of last year I was spiking at plus 2000 at times. So this reducing has been a slow but steady improvement.
-my drinking goal of 4 x week- eh I fluctuated between 4 and 5. So I’m going to adjust the goal a bit to 4.5 lol to see if I can
-exercise I didn’t really have a specific exercise goal but I started doing some mobility/soft tissue work which I think is good, and finally getting my wrist looked at is good.
-weight- I stayed steady, no loss, probably bc the calories as noted above are high. But it’s ok bc I’m focusing on the calories at the moment. Weight will follow gradually hopefully.
So for my next 3 month series as I call it, these are the goals:
- Bring cals down under 1800
- Follow my exercise schedule (6-9 x weekly)
- Included in that is running 2x week
- Continue my soft tissue/mobility work and spend some time trying to do some hip extension work (I have limited mobility in my hip and it’s hurting my back)
- Drink- no more than 4.5 drinks a week
- Meditate every day > I used to meditate every day then I stopped, and feel like it would be good for me now bc I seem stressed and impatient
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@joannadavison you’re right about how we start the new year with enthusiasm. I did and then yep it flagged about half way through. I’m trying to regroup and start fresh.
Everyone earlier was talking about mottoes- I think mine for this year is Choose Health. So I’m hanging on to that. Instead of like last night I wanted to Choose Pizza 😊 But I didn’t.
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@its_cleo I've just read your longer post & I think that's totally positive thing to do. Have bigger goals but little chunks on how to achieve them.
I wanted to achieve 40% carbs & 30% protein. I have upped my protein to almost that & reduced fat some days too (not specifically a goal). My carbs are down to about 44-46%- so not achieved but I know I'm half way there & my weight is finally starting to shift properly. I'm still eating too much sugar but I know I'm working on better slow release carbs (low GI) & trying to be mindful of not sugar binging when I'm tired or low.
I used to be an all or nothing person & that worked for me but wasn't very sustainable, especially as I've got older. Taking the "change habits" approach.
Went to get weighed this morning & batteries in scales flat! Need that sorting as I'm curious.
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Morning gals: Wow I will never catch up on all the post. I am doing not so good on my weight. I feel "stuffed" all the time. I think my body just caught up to me eating PB and fruit bars and cereal for almost a year. So It's time to get back to work and my health. I went to the grocery store and bought different foods etc. LOL I watch what my DGGD likes and its peas, eats them one by one and nothing else, french fries, peaches, cheese of any kind, CARROTS...but then on the downside...DH has given her Hostess Apple/fruit pies, sweet tea, chips with cheese, bite of cake.. I am trying though. She is not a Big meat eater...but loves fruits and veggies and spoons of PB So you would think with me trying to make sure she eats right, I would be eating better. LOL
I need to be more like my sister...
@1Whitewolf12 Welcome!!
I will try to get on here more so I can comment back to all of you. I did read all the post and you all are doing great things and encouraging each other.... LOVE IT
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Hello everyone! Happy Sunday. I am excited because I signed up for a digital library card with the county library here so now I have 3 libraries to get eAudiobooks from! I might even cancel my Audible account. Here's what I'm making for meal prep today:
Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast + Roasted Potatoes
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Baked Spaghetti Squash and Cheese + steamed broccoli
Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps
@TeresaW1020 I do, too. They are doing a little better so hopefully, they continue to get better. Listening to audiobooks while doing puzzles is an excellent idea! I'm so sorry to hear about your pastor/boss! Yes, maybe he will slow down now. And congrats on the loss!
@mswatson0777 Thank you on both accounts. Luckily, I had enough money in my savings to transfer over to cover the negative amount. It's going to take 40-50 DAYS for them to reverse the payment!
Luckily, since I transferred the money right away, there was no overdraft fee. I told them about the mistake but they acted like it was no big deal. Grrrrr! That stinks that you are taking courses that make you feel like you are just spinning your wheels. I hope you can have some fun this weekend to relieve some of the stress!
@its_cleo Maybe podcasts just aren't your thing? I hope you like audiobooks. I love them! I think you did well on your 3-month chunk and your goals look reasonable good luck! I would also like to start meditating again. I just need to find the time.
@nighthazel01 That's great that you didn't let the rain stop you.
@joannadavison Thanks, me too!!! Well, the student loan company said it will take the student loan company 40-50 days for them to refund the money. In the meantime, I have transferred money from my savings to cover the overage so I'm okay as long as I don't have an emergency and need that money. They were helpful about it but not in a rush.
@cbabie Hello! That's good you are trying to get your DGGD to eat well.
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Hello everyone....I'm down but not out. I've completely lost my voice. Dh has been dancing in the streets...... I'm still able to use "hand signals" though.
I've also triggered my asthma so I'm dealing with that. Good news is that I'm drinking lots of water. Who knew it would take me being sick to hit my goal each day. Anyway wanted to check in. As I was scrolling down something caught my eye.
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@theslightedgeforever lol about hand signals. And you can text DH. Sorry you're not feeling well though, that really sucks.
@trooworld that's great about the library card. You remind me of myself- I used to be a huge reader, just non-stop, then somehow over the last 10 years my interest really changed. But I did get an audio book, it's nonfiction about bad habits and how our brains work, so if that sparks my interest I will try some fiction. I'm sorry you're having trouble with your bank too. It really sucks. i feel like they have all the power.
@cbabie yeah I think babies will eat healthy food, then learn bad food habits and tastes from us....good luck with it!
@joannadavison I'm around that macro split, 30% protein, 30 or 40 carbs I think. Sometimes carbs goes up but I try to keep my protein and fats around 30% I think.
I took a day off exercising today. I went out for brunch with my uncles and splurged and got waffles with bananas, pecans, caramel sauce, and whipped cream. It was super good but what an indulgence! It will take all week to work off lol.
Y'all inspired me with all the talk about tzaziki so I bought some lamb and made wraps for lunch tomorrow.
I've seen the chiro for my wrist twice now, not sure it will heal or not. Giving it twice more and then I don't know because I have to pay for it.
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Good morning everyone. I struggle every week to find something for breakfast that will be easy to prepare that I will actually eat. I don't like eggs, I don't like sweet stuff (mostly) and I don't like oatmeal. This week, I found a recipe for "Whole Grain Breakfast Cookies" I thought I'd give a try. Well, I made them and DH tried one and said, "You are eating cookies for breakfast!" lol and he's right: they do taste just like cookies. Back to the drawing board...
@theslightedgeforever Oh you poor dear! I hope you feel better soon. Are you getting in some good reading at least?
@its_cleo Thanks! Yes, I'm an avid reader. I've always been one...reading saved my life I like to say, that's why I became a librarian. It's difficult when things are out of your control (banks). But at least I had the money to cover the overage. It sounds like you had a nice time with your uncles...what a nice treat!
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@trooworld, cookies for breakfast sound yummy but probably not the best choice for starting your day. What about whole-grain or almond flour muffin that isn’t too sweet? That would be easy and portable.
@its_cleo, I hope that the chiro can help your wrist improve without you having to end up paying. Yeah, those waffles sound super decadent! Sometimes we need to have a splurge and just know that we will have to work it off.
@theslightedgeforever, yikes on not being able to talk! I once had laryngitis and remember how awful it was not being able to communicate. And maybe you do need to be more like your sister because I think she is awesome!
@cbabie, are you tracking your calories? Are your carbs the highest macro you are consuming? I know when it for me I feel terrible and my weight shows it. I’m not suggesting low carb but maybe up the protein more. And just like I said to your sister…. maybe you do need to be more like your sister because I think she is awesome!
Good morning! Well, pastor was at church yesterday and did the baby dedication for three of our new babies. His vision is still a problem, but the doctors are hopeful that he will continue to improve. Fortunately, he had already arranged a few weeks ago for another pastor to preach yesterday so he didn’t have to worry about that. Talk about good timing! I’m starting another Beachbody workout program called 80 Day Obsession today. I did the first two weeks awhile back and really liked it. She uses exercise loop resistance bands and I hated how the rubber ones kept rolling up on my legs, so I ordered a set of fabric ones. They arrived yesterday and I think they are going to work great! My plan this week is to track my calories, fast 19 to 20 hours a day, drink all my water, workout, and lose weight this week!!
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@its_cleo I LOVE your SMART goals! I think you're doing a great job making incremental life changes and I love that you're setting yourself up for success with future maintenance.
@TeresaW1020 Fabric resistance bands sound way less painful! Keep me posted on how they go!
@trooworld I'm pretty lazy with breakfast so I do grab and go things. String cheese, hard boiled eggs, nuts, bananas, protein bars, etc. It might be helpful to think along those lines instead of adding the pressure of cooking.
@theslightedgeforever Losing your voice is so frustrating! I hope you gain it back soon and take care of yourself.
@cbabie Sorry to hear about your weight frustration. I think it's easier to try to help others eat healthy than to do it for yourself, because fighting against yourself is the hardest thing!
@joannadavison Congrats on shrinking out of your work pants! Sounds like it might be time to give the next size a try since you don't want to lose your pants at school! lol
@nighthazel01 I'm glad you're able to take some time for yourself to get a walk in, that work schedule sounds so stressful!
So pretty sure I was the wicked witch this weekend, or the creature from the black lagoon. Either way it wasn't good.
I ended up doing social things both Friday and Saturday, which means I didn't get any schoolwork in so I had 200 pages to read, a presentation to record, and an 8 page paper to complete on Sunday. My partner was trying to be so sweet and affectionate, doing the dishes, going to get breakfast, trying to find something for us to do together, but I just needed to be left the %$*& alone to get all this done so I totally snapped. Which made me feel like an awful person, cause he was being so sweet and trying to be helpful, and I became the dragon lady.
I apologized and we ended up spending time together in the evening, but I still feel awful. I was even snapping at the dogs Sunday cause I felt so stressed and overwhelmed. And it's not like I wasn't working on homework throughout the week or that I was behind, this is just how heavy the workload is ALL THE TIME now. The first class ends in 5 more weeks so I'm looking forward to being able to take a breath then and just focus on one class.0
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