NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL
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@trooworld 5 hours to make a dessert! No way! That was a good switch to make cookie dough. @cbabie I am glad therapy is going well. And the bike, too. Hi, all. I went on another long walk. It’s going to get colder soon so I took advantage of the warm weather. I have Skinnytaste beef stew in the crockpot. I made turkey meatballs to cook tomorrow in the crockpot. I’m eating healthy until Thursday and am looking forward to some treats.0
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@trooworld That menu is awesome! The caramel-turtle pie sounds delicious! I can understand that you probably won’t post tomorrow. Hi, all. The beef stew was delicious yesterday. No leftovers except a little bit for DS to take to work. This afternoon I’m making Skinnytaste slow cooker turkey meatballs. I have to make bread to take to my cousin’s house tomorrow. We eat the same menu every year. I have to go grocery shopping today as I need garlic for the sauce for the meatballs. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!0
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@trooworld Coffee is a must! Enjoy your day! Hi, all. I don’t have anything to do except make some more bread in the bread maker. I’m going to do some workouts on my bike. I’m looking forward to some family time and good food.0
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Morning all, I have to finish cooking some deserts for today and get my shower. Hopefully all before everyone wakes up. LOL. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU ALL!!
@fabgeekmom Enjoy all that good food and family! Bike rides sounds good..I plan to do the same here in a few minutes. Hope you guys have a great Thanksgiving day.
@trooworld Wow that menu...sounds like a lot of work. LOL. Glad you got to work from home and are off the rest of the week...relax and enjoy!!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your DH.
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@cbabie I’m glad you are enjoying the bike. Enjoy those desserts and your family.1
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@trooworld That was good that you only ate what you liked and only one plate. And your DH helped with the preparation. Hi, all. I was mindful of what I ate last night but still ate too much. Tonight we are going back for leftovers. A neighbor gave my cousin and her DH a side of beef and her DH is going to grill it. Today is a swim day.0
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Morning all, Yesterday was full of good food and family. I ate way too much, but I was mindful and only had one serving of everything. My 17 yr old grandson cooked most of the food and it was delicious. He evidently likes to cook and asked his mom if he could do it this year. She made a couple of dishes, but mostly all by him...I did ride my bike yesterday, used more tension and my knee hurt most of the day. Not sure if it was the bike or not, but it felt good to ride. So I don't regret it.
@fabgeekmom Thank you, I love that you are going back for left overs and grilling out. Enjoy your swim day.
@trooworld Yea on the food. Sounds like you went with a plan and it worked!! Glad you watched a movie that made you laugh. Laughing is good for the body and mind!!!
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@cbabie That’s great that your grandson did the cooking! You might want to ride the bike without tension. Tomorrow I’ll ride the bike.0
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Morning all, I went to the outdoor mall here yesterday, but only to go to Joanns....lines were terrible. Took baby girl and told her to stay with me...LOL. we had a good time. Tried 3 times to buy new outdoor lights yesterday, 2 times the stores cancelled, but 3rd store a charm. LOL. Today we are take the kids to Enchanted Island, rides for them. So another busy day, but that just makes you want to enjoy home more. LOL
@fabgeekmom Yes you're right about the tension. I always want to do the most and have to high of goals...therefore not meeting them. so baby steps. Hope you enjoyed your ride.
@trooworld enjoy your day today, helping small businesses. LOL glad you liked the restaurant even though it was vegan. LOL.
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@trooworld I’m not one for shopping, especially on holiday weekends! That’s crazy waiting to get in the mall parking lot! I hope you have better luck today. That’s funny about the restaurant being vegan. But good that you enjoyed the meal. @cbabie The enchanted island sounds fun. I bet the kids will enjoy that. I’m glad you got your lights. Hi, all. Last night was fun. I ate too much. The steak was good. I did limit my dessert to one serving of pecan pie and one gingerbread cookie. My cousin gave me steak and turkey to take home. She tried to give me pie but I said no. DS is making chill and DD is bringing salad. I’m getting back into my healthy eating habits. I’ll ride the bike as it is cold today. 37 degrees now!0
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@trooworld I guess everybody got their shopping done on Friday. It was good that you could do what you needed to do at the mall. The outing to Little Italy sounded like fun. That’s too bad about your knee. Hi, all. DH and I are going to the cottage so he can drain the water out of the tank so the pipes won’t freeze. I’m packing a lunch so we won’t have to go out to eat. We’re coming back and not staying the night. We’re eating at our daughter’s house tonight. She is having tilapia and a protein pasta with sauce. I’m not crazy about tilapia but all is good as I don’t have to prepare a meal. I have gotten back on track after my two days of decadent eating.0
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This year is flying by! Last month of the year already. Have 3 more weeks left of class then freedom for 3 ish months. Hope everyone had a great weekend!
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Hi all. Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. When I saw one post with all the dogs I knew that had to be Missy. lol
I've lost an average of 3 lbs this last 10 days so that's a good thing. I have to change my mindset about waiting for the other shoe to drop. I'm trying to change my habits a bit at a time. So they stick.
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@gemwolf110 It was good to hear from you. I know you’re looking forward to having time off. @trooworld The cane is really handy. I use mine all the time. It’s always nice to be near water. Your Sam’s Club meal sounded good. @theslightedgeforever A 3 pound weight loss is good! You’re doing great changing habits gradually. Hi, all. I went to the recreation center and saw a sign saying that the pool was closed due to extremely low pool deck temperatures. That means the water is even colder. So I went home and rode my bike. We had the meatballs from last week for dinner. I had to make more sauce. Next time I’ll double the sauce.1
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@trooworld I can understand that you are nervous about surgery. Easy meals are always good. Hi, all. It’s still really cold. DH and I went to Sam’s Club this morning. It was the first time DH was able to go. DS is making a pork stew tonight. It’s good that I don’t have to cook. I’m listening to the Cher memoir which is really interesting.0
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@fabgeekmom Oh meatballs sound good. I should make some of those. I'm trying to do small habits. Still not where I want to be but that would be perfection probably. I don't like cold weather.
@trooworld Just enjoy these last few weeks before your surgery.
I'm having stiffness in my hip. I need to do more stretching.
I tried to do mini trampoline today but could only do 5 minutes and basically jogged and stepped on it and no jumping. It hurt my knee when I landed. So I got off and switched to dancing.
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@trooworld I hope by the time you read this you have had a better night’s sleep. It is hard to concentrate on anything when everyone is so excited about the holidays. I remember teaching at this time of year. @theslightedgeforever It looks like you are adjusting to your aches and pains and doing what you can. Dancing is good activity. Hi, all. I stayed home today as it was too cold to go out. I rode my bike. For lunch I made roasted red pepper and tomato soup to go with my sandwich. For dinner we had Skinnytaste turkey taco skillet from the website.0
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@exoticaleathers Welcome to our group! @trooworld Lots of stuff is going on for you so only natural that you are stressed. When do you start the liquid diet and what can you have? I will stop writing about what I am eating. Hi, all. Dinner was good last night. DS is in NYC until Monday so DH and I are on our own. I’ll do indoor exercises. Also our hairdresser is coming to do our hair. I need to go grocery shopping afterwards.0
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@fabgeekmom You always have such good meals it seems. This week I am going to make some lentil tacos.
@exoticaleathers Welcome to the group. All of us I believe were former WW members at one time. I became pre-diabetic and had to start counting carbs. Now I'm pretty familiar on what I should eat so now I'm just tracking and counting calories.
@trooworld I've always had one but only use it about once a year when someone sends me a YouTube video. LOL I probably have just about every possible thing to help me lose weight. LOL
No formal exercise today as this is my grocery shopping day.
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Morning all, I can't believe how long it's been since I posted. My life is so crazy with appointments. Therapy is going good, but for some reason my knee has hurt much the last 2 days.
@fabgeekmom sounds like you are back on track..good for you. My DD just got back from NYC a week ago. She had a blast.
@theslightedgeforever Yes I am trying to change some of my mindset too. I have noticed that I am not eating as much late night...so that is an improvement. BTW, I was telling my PT about my back injury on the trampoline a couple of years ago....she told me that she wishes she could tell anyone over 40 not to get on a trampoline. It is not good for you, lots of reasons...but mostly it jars you and can easily tweak you neck. Don't know if its good advice, but thought I would share, you choose what you want to do.
@trooworld wow the time is passing...you got this. I am thinking about doing a 3 day cleanse, but can't decide if my life will allow that right now...when I read you post...it seemed my 3 day should be something to put my mind to. I am sure it will be challenging the first couple of days, but you have a good reason for doing it and we are here to support you. I laughed that @fabgeekmom will stop talking about her food..LOL.
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Morning all, I got on my bike yesterday..I tried to stand and pedal and almost threw myself off the bike..LOL. I just had to try it...I didn't do too good last night of food. My daughter brought me this big tin of buttery cookies...I said thanks..you shouldn't have. She said I thought you liked them...I said I do but I don't NEED them. LOL.
@trooworld I like that you have menu plan. I am more likely to stay on point if i have my do's and don'ts laid out in front of me. I am a rule keeper..LOL Enjoy your last hurrah!!! I think thats been my mindset for too long... No I don't have arthritis..just some pain due to lasting reminders of breaking my knee several years ago. I think the dr said I really don't have any cartilage there. LOL
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@theslightedgeforever I do the same as you. I mostly track calories but try not to overdo the fats and carbs. @cbabie That’s good that you are not eating as much at night. And I know that doctor appointments can eat up a lot of time. I agree about the trampoline. I can’t do any jumping. That’s not good that you almost feel off the bike. Be careful! And get rid of the cookies. @trooworld That was interesting about the liquid diet. I was thinking the liquid diet I followed when I had my colonoscopy. Enjoy your last hurrah! Hi, all. It was too cold to go out so I exercised inside. I’m cooking steak tonight but I’m cooking them in a frying pan. So no smoke detector!0
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@trooworld I guess your SIL doesn’t realize that you can’t eat anything. Or she hopes you will enjoy the holiday. I get it that it will be hard for you. Your DH seems to be like most men; instead of being empathetic he feels he has to give advice. Hi, all. It’s still cold here and I did my exercise inside. My granddaughter is in a parade tonight but we are not going as it will be too cold. My DD said she will take pictures. I have to go get a prescription and then go grocery shopping. I dread leaving the house. Tomorrow the highs will be in the 50’s. A heat wave!0
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Good Afternoon!
@trooworld good luck with your surgery! Sheesh, that stinks and would be torture for me. I think @fabgeekmom has it right trying to give advice but just comes out off.
@cbabie oye! Be careful!
@fabgeekmom steak sounds delicious. I need to pull out my indoor grill.
@theslightedgeforever dancing sounds so much better than trampoline...and safer. how is your knee?
@exoticaleathers Welcome to the group!
Phew, 2 weeks left of class...then 12 weeks off. been kind of a hectic term, haven't made it to the gym once. Food not much better. Once Christmas and this term is over I plan on getting back into a better routine or well a routine...I've been tempted to rejoin WW but the cost and I don't really have the time to attend meetings at the moment. But I do miss seeing the people in person. I really need to get back into tracking. And my employer offered free sessions through an online physical therapy service. I'm working on my back, man I am not as flexible and range of motion is not as good either as I had hoped. Guess I got some work to do!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Missy
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@trooworld i should check before I sign up if I do sign up. I’m a member of the local WW Facebook group and it sounds like they still have meetings. I assume they’re in person. I’m friends with a couple of the leaders there and will ask. That sounds like a fun day! And I should add Ethiopian food to my to try list. It sounds like it would be yummy and the picture looks good!
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@trooworld The meal looks delicious and healthy, too. The jewelry party sounded like fun. @gemwolf110 I saw on one of the WW groups I follow that WW is changing its food plan. I think there will be more 0 point foods. Actually 0 point foods are not my friends. I do miss the excitement of a new plan but I’m not willing to pay for the WW app. The meetings are too far for me to drive to. Hi, all. The weather is warmer today and I went for a walk after lunch. Tonight DH and I are eating at my DD’s house. She is preparing chicken soup with dumplings from theskinnyishdish.com.1
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Morning all, just got back from therapy. Feel like I should cancel my remaining appointments, but I don't have the trust that I will make myself do the exercises..working on a meal plan for this week today..weekend didn't go as planned. lOL
@trooworld wow it's come so fast. I can't believe you will be starting the process tomorrow. DH thinks he is helping, but as a woman I would say NOT...hope he lives to tell the story of how you won the battle. When we as women get our minds fixed on something..LOL. My DH used to say well just don't eat as much...Him at 140 soaking wet....LOL
@gemwolf110 I am sure you are super busy...but 12 weeks off just enough time to recoup and start over. LOL.
@fabgeekmom I hate the cold I am with you. If I can do it inside I will. I am careful on the bike. I didn't expect the strength of the bike speed to be that difficult to slow. I learned and now know test things first. LOL.
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@cbabie I wonder if the PT was talking about a big trampoline vs a mini-trampoline. I'll have to do some research. The reason for the trampoline anyway is the good it does for the lymphatic system. It helps drainage and that is good for immune function and overall health
@trooworld I don't think the surgery helps you lose weight it's the 645 calories you get to eat. LOL I truly wish you much success in this journey. I'd stand my ground and have Christmas on the day that is the best for you.
@fabgeekmom 50s sound good. You can take a nice brisk walk. I'm glad you can still mention your food.
@gemwolf110 Knee is fine. Now it's the hip. lol Aging is the pits. Although really aging is fine it's the inactivity in our younger years that I think causes most of the problems.
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