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trooworld

@theslightedgeforever It was! Here's the recipe, keep in mind it is originally a Paleo and Whole30 recipe: http://www.paleorunningmomma.com/sausage-stuffed-acorn-squash-paleo-whole30/ Hopefully the challenge will have something to help you with portion control. I have a hard time with that as well. I hope you enjoyed your rest day.

@fabgeekmom Thank you! Which Milk Street cookbook is that from? I may have it. Those sound good. Great job with the bike!

@saybyebob Some people just take pics of the food before they eat it and log it later, I don't know if that would help you? That's good that it is stopping you from eating things you shouldn't. I wondered about all the appointments, so far, it's not bad. I have to see the nutritionist once a month. I have a psych eval which is a one-and-done deal. Both of those are over the phone. I don't feel like I have a choice: I've been trying to lose for 30 years now with nothing more than fleeting success. I wish you the best on your journey. Good luck with the weigh-in today!

@cbabie Sounds like you had a very busy day yesterday. Thanks, yes, it could have been chocolate fudge lol mmmm.

@gemwolf110 I'm GLAD it's Friday! That's great you tracked most days. I have, too. I also went over. Way to get those assignments done! Enjoy your day!

Hi all. I gained more weight this week: 0.8 lbs. Looking back at what I ate this week, I'm not that surprised. Speaking of eating, last night's recipe was really good. Here's a pic below.

Water yesterday: 84 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

gemwolf110

trooworld wrote: »

@theslightedgeforever It was! Here's the recipe, keep in mind it is originally a Paleo and Whole30 recipe: http://www.paleorunningmomma.com/sausage-stuffed-acorn-squash-paleo-whole30/ Hopefully the challenge will have something to help you with portion control. I have a hard time with that as well. I hope you enjoyed your rest day.

@fabgeekmom Thank you! Which Milk Street cookbook is that from? I may have it. Those sound good. Great job with the bike!

@saybyebob Some people just take pics of the food before they eat it and log it later, I don't know if that would help you? That's good that it is stopping you from eating things you shouldn't. I wondered about all the appointments, so far, it's not bad. I have to see the nutritionist once a month. I have a psych eval which is a one-and-done deal. Both of those are over the phone. I don't feel like I have a choice: I've been trying to lose for 30 years now with nothing more than fleeting success. I wish you the best on your journey. Good luck with the weigh-in today!

@cbabie Sounds like you had a very busy day yesterday. Thanks, yes, it could have been chocolate fudge lol mmmm.

@gemwolf110 I'm GLAD it's Friday! That's great you tracked most days. I have, too. I also went over. Way to get those assignments done! Enjoy your day!

Hi all. I gained more weight this week: 0.8 lbs. Looking back at what I ate this week, I'm not that surprised. Speaking of eating, last night's recipe was really good. Here's a pic below.

Water yesterday: 84 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

Those look delicious 😋

fabgeekmom

@trooworld It’s The World in a Skillet. The recipe looked good. Probably filling as well. Too bad about the gain but looking back will be helpful. @gemwolf110 Good job on tracking and getting school work done. @saybyebob I find pre tracking helpful. @cbabie I hope sickness leaves your household. Hi, all. Last night I microwaved a meal I made before Christmas. It was the American goulash from Skinnytaste. Today is a swim day. Also our steak night. My milk frother broke so I ordered a new one. I’ll have to make do without one for a few days.

cbabie

Morning all, I have been up most of the night with the baby. I am trying to be productive until I am sure I will need a nap, (won't ). LOL. I have my breakfast, I need to track. That's where to start. I am going to make a good effort to exercise today. I guess I am struggling with myself as I read something that makes me not care to push as hard...losing weight is 80% nutrition 20% exercise. LOL

@trooworld Sorry about your gain, I think you know what tweaks you need to make and you will do it. You are determined or you wouldn't have been trying all this time to change your habits.

@fabgeekmom We love goulash, I just have people that live here that won't eat left overs..weird because I raised them to eat leftovers. LOL

@gemwolf110 sounds like you have been very productive and focused on the things you need to get accomplished. good for you.

Cbabie

trooworld

@gemwolf110 Thanks, they were!

@fabgeekmom Oh I think I may have that one, I'll have to look. Yes, it was filling and good. I love the American Goulash from ST. I hope you enjoyed swimming and steak night. I have a milk frother I love. I only use it when I make espresso but maybe I should for regular coffee as well!

@cbabie Oh dear, that's not a good start to your day. I hope you can catch up on that sleep. I am very aware of that thing you read and it's one thing that makes me not so enthusiastic to exercise lol. I always think about that. I am determined!

Hi all. I woke up with a migraine. For those that don't know, I used to get them more frequently, but haven't gotten one in a few months. Today's the day, I guess lol. I took some medication but it's a double-edged sword: it works but it makes me nauseous. I have a lot to do today so I don't want that migraine impeding my efforts. Enjoy your day.

Water yesterday: 64 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

fabgeekmom

@cbabie @trooworld It is daunting to realize that exercise only contributes 20% to weight loss! What motivates me to exercise is more than weight loss. I just feel so much better when I get activity. I have arthritis and would hurt more if I didn’t exercise. Hi, all! Steak dinner was good. I roasted a spaghetti squash for our vegetable. I’ll have some for lunch with my sandwich, soup and yogurt. My cousin brought us homemade molasses cookies. I only ate one. I wanted a second one. Tonight we’re going to a Thai restaurant. I told my DH that this morning and he didn’t look happy. He can order the chicken pad Thai which is what he gets there. I want the tofu noodle soup. We cater to him most of the time.

trooworld

@fabgeekmom That's a good point. I do eat better when I exercise. I'm glad you are going somewhere YOU want to go! Enjoy the Thai!

trooworld

Hi all. Here's an interesting article about potatoes:

https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/potatoes-may-be-recategorized-from-vegetables-to-grains/

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I read that article. I never counted potatoes as a vegetable but I do count winter squash as a vegetable.

theslightedgeforever

@fabgeekmom I think I'll try your recipe tomorrow. I'll use ground chicken or turkey instead. I have everything else in the house. Plus buns. Yaaay on the bike.

@saybyebob Tracking is tracking no matter where it is. Whatever helps you lose weight the most to be healthy. Bariatric patients can gain back weight too. So you will never really know which way it would have went. It still requires behavior change I think.

@cbabie Walk me through your thinking of it's okay to eat PB and ice cream but not pizza. I'm thinking you might say well it makes me swell up. But then it's just water weight, right? What goes up must come down. But is it possible to gain weight from the PB and ice cream? Plus sugar that would contribute to pre-diabetes/diabetes. What if you told yourself I don't eat ice cream or I don't eat PB? Just trying to get you to see what a mindset change might be. I hope you have washed all the sickness out of your house. Exercise is good for strengthening bones as we age, helps us with mobility as we age, doing things around the house like carrying groceries or other things. It releases endorphins. So many things it does.

@gemwolf110 Woohoo on your tracking. You just reminded me I need to check in with that snakk steps challenge were are doing and see what the next tasks are. The house in the country sounds nice.

@trooworld Thank you for the recipe. Your food pic looks really good. Does your bariatric doc want you to keep gaining? What are the guidelines for this?

I attended an all-day webinar yesterday on goal setting. So I have mine all set up for the year then broken down into quarters, monthly, and weekly. All I need to focus on is the daily part and DO IT.

I walked the mall this morning. I had leftovers for lunch. Apple cauliflower salad and a white bean with peppers dish. I weighed in and lost 1.4 lbs. First week of 2024: success

fabgeekmom

@theslightedgeforever I was going to recommend ground turkey in place of the pork. Ground chicken would also work. You also can use fat free Greek yogurt to save calories.

cbabie

Morning all, I woke up with a headache...{not a migraine) So I can't complain. LOL. I think it's from this stupid cough that I picked up. I didn't eat well again last night. I have to sit down and meal plan and make a list (checkin' it twice) LOL. I think I am moving my exercise "stuff" to another room. I am hoping that I will have more opportunity to move my body. It's hard when I am the first one up and the last to go to bed, doesn't seem to have "time" when someone is not sleeping. I plan on doing that today. Until it gets warmer outside again and I can walk outside with the baby without shivering. LOL

@trooworld , so sorry you have a migraine. I hope you meds don't give you the nausea so you can get your stuff done.

@fabgeekmom Yes those are the reasons I "should" be exercising. My back needs to be stronger and I have osteoporosis with fractures in my back...so yes that should be my top priority. Keep posting and motivate me LOL

Cbabie

trooworld

@fabgeekmom Well, you are a bit ahead of the game then! But I say count the squash as you want.

@theslightedgeforever I'm not trying to gain anymore, that was an accidental gain. I have to speak with the dietician tomorrow and then I'll find out if I have to lose weight or maintain it. They certainly will not want me to be gaining. Wow, that sounds like a great webinar! Congrats on a good day yesterday and a great week, way to go on the loss!

@cbabie I'm sorry about the headache and the cough. I hope it helps to move the exercise stuff to the other room. Thanks, I was nauseated for a while but not all day. And I got some stuff done.

Hi all. My migraine went away with the medication and I wasn't too nauseated to do what I had to do. Today, I will be working on some crafts, I think, and cooking. I'm making America's Test Kitchen's Best Ground Beef Chili with some cornbread (Fresh Corn Cornbread from ATK). The cornbread recipe is a favorite. I haven't made the chili before.

Water yesterday: 25 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

fabgeekmom

@cbabie I’m sorry you woke up with a headache. Moving your exercise stuff to another room is a good idea. Meal planning also is a good thing. I miss walking outside but it is just too cold! @trooworld My son had made the chili recipe and it is so good! He’s fixing it on Tuesday for family dinner. I’ll have to check out the cornbread recipe. Hi, all. I didn’t sleep well last night. Hopefully tonight will be better. I’m going to ride my recumbent bike today- either listen to an audiobook or do a Peloton workout. I need to go to the grocery store to get fruit and vegetables. My daughter is preparing Skinnytaste Shepherds Pie Stew tonight.

theslightedgeforever

@cbabie Winter won't last forever. Have you started your meal plan yet? How about just think about one meal instead of the whole thing cause that can be overwhelming. I use my Trello board and have the same breakfasts and lunch menus throughout the week. Each day is different but I just rotate them from one week to the next. That way I only have to think about planning 7 "dinners" each week. Doing it this way has helped so much. I made a custom field called points so I could put the # of points right on the card. Then I can see whether or not I'm staying within my boundaries as I plan. You could do the same with calories.

@trooworld Hopefully the dietician will give you a good plan to follow.

@fabgeekmom What book are you listening to? My daughter loves shepherd's pie.

I walked for 32 min today in the mall. Then shopped for bday gifts. I have a party on Friday for 3 people. We always do a combined January bday party. I made Hawaiian chicken and sage potatoes. (too high in points but they were really good). I used up some weeklies I did stop myself at just one portion. I just had some blueberries for a snack.

fabgeekmom

@theslighestedgefoever I’m listening to Murder in Connemara by Carlene O’ Connor. It’s the second in a series. I checked it out on Hoopla. I like cozy mysteries. Most of the time I eat the same breakfast and lunch with a few variations.

trooworld

@fabgeekmom It is good. I really like the cornbread recipe. I'm sorry you didn't sleep well. How was last night? Great job with the bike!

@theslightedgeforever Yes! Sounds like you did well yesterday. Dinner sounds like it was good. Great job stopping at one portion!

Good morning all. The allergies that I've been experiencing are turning out to be more than allergies: yesterday's became a full-blown cold. I'm really congested and have a runny nose and nothing is helping. I'm going to try to work from home today or not work at all...depending on how I feel. Right now, I don't feel so well. The chili turned out well and hit the spot on a cold night.

Water yesterday: 64 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Too bad about the cold! Hope you feel better soon. Working from home or not working is a good idea. My son had a cold and is getting over it. Thankfully my DH and I have not gotten it. I’m glad you liked the chili. I slept better last night and feel more rested. Hi, all. Despite being tired yesterday, I had a good day. DH and I went to the grocery store and got fruit and vegetables. Also turkey deli for sandwiches. My son went to IKEA and brought back yummy cookies. I ate one and a molasses cookie with hot tea for an afternoon snack. I made bread in the bread maker that didn’t rise. It was still good! My son and I ate a few hunks of it before going to my daughter’s house. I usually have some kind of dessert after dinner so I skipped it.

trooworld

@fabgeekmom Thanks! That's good you haven't gotten your son's cold. I'm glad you got more rest. How fun to make bread, I'm sorry it didn't rise but that's good it was still good.

Hi all. I worked until 10:30 and then clocked out for the day. I slept most of the day. I had my consultation with the bariatric surgeon dietician. It was underwhelming, to say the least: it lasted 9 minutes. She just told me that the idea was to get me ready for surgery so the diet afterward wouldn't be so hard. I don't have to lose any weight, I just have to make sure and not gain any. For the first 2-3 months after surgery, my diet will be simple after surgery and eventually can eat a little of everything. She emailed me some PDFs: a 5-day sample menu of a 1,200 meal plan, cooking tips, how to create my own meal plan, a food and activity log, a portion control handout, and how to read food labels. Not really that helpful stuff as I have seen it all before but I'll take another look.

Water yesterday: 24 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Interesting info about your upcoming surgery. There probably isn’t anything new about dieting so that’s why the visit didn’t give you new information. I hope you’re feeling better. A cold can knock you down. Yesterday was a swim day. My son spatchcocked a chicken that I had marinated in buttermilk and roasted it on top of potatoes, celery, carrots and onions. It was so good! We froze the leftovers for soup. Today DH and I are meeting a cousin and her DH for lunch. I haven’t seen her since before COVID so it will be good to get caught up. My son is making ATK chili and a knock off Outback wheat bread for family dinner.

theslightedgeforever

@trooworld Sorry about the cold. DH has one now with fever and I’m hoping he keeps it to himself. That seems crazy that they want to do surgery but will only give you 9 min of their time for explanations. I was thinking if I could follow a 1200 cal diet plan I wouldn’t need surgery 😃 I suppose you’ll figure it out.

@fabgeekmom For some reason murder mysteries don’t interest me. Neither book or films. That and sci-fi. When I went to the dietitian last year she said you know everything. I can’t help you. I said knowing is not doing Can you help me with doing. Evidently not. Cause a year later and here I am. I eat so much better quality wise than I used to I should be thinner I’ll figure it out

Now you all have made me hungry for chili.

fabgeekmom

@theslightedgeforever I think we all know what to do to lose weight. It’s the doing that is the secret! You’ll figure it out.

gemwolf110

Stopping by to say a quick hello!

trooworld

@fabgeekmom Yes. True, and I've heard it all before because of all the programs I've been in. Wow, the chicken sounds good! I hope you enjoyed the time with your cousin and dinner.

@theslightedgeforever Thanks. Yeah I think I had a fever at one point. I will take a COVID test today just to be sure but I HATE taking those, they are so uncomfortable, especially when you are congested! Yeah, she said, "Since you are sick, I won't keep you..." but I think it would have been that short even if I wasn't. And thank you, exactly, if I could follow a 1200 cal diet plan, I'd be set! LOL My plan is to LOSE some weight while I'm waiting, not just maintain. Make yourself some chili lol.

@gemwolf110 Hi Missy!

Hi all. I'm still sick. I worked until 11 yesterday and called it quits. I could have worked longer but I had to pick up my husband from work. Today, I will work longer. I considered going in but I'm still congested and coughing on occasion and sneezing. I will call my work and see what they want me to do.

Yes, my plan is to actually LOSE some weight or at least try. I had told her that my husband and I were...cooking enthusiasts and kind of foodies so we make mostly homemade foods and not a lot of packaged stuff, would that work with her plan? And she said yes. But the stuff she sent is pretty basic and I don't know how that will. I'm just going to do my thing and try to stay below 1850 cals a day (which is what I would need to lose .5 lbs a week) on the lower carb/lower sugar side of things.

Water yesterday: 64 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Sorry you are still sick. Your eating plan sounds good and workable. As you know I’m a foodie, too. Hi, all. My visit with my cousin was fun. A bit sad as she told us her DH was having symptoms of Parkinson’s and some dementia. He has PHD in math and had a government job. DH and I are thankful for our good health. Dinner last night was good. I ate moderate amounts. Today is a swim day. I’m cooking dinner tonight. I have some pork chops that I’m going to air fry. Also polenta. There’s a microwave recipe on ATK. Some kind of vegetable, possibly butternut squash as I have one. I’m out of my low calorie bread and need to go get some. It’s a brand that sometimes is hard to find.

theslightedgeforever

@fabgeekmom that’s my goal. Figure out the secret. Sad about your cousin’s husband. Yeah good health is so important. I want that and my mobility. My mil has lived with me for almost 9 years. Watching her is a model of what I don’t want.

@gemwolf110 waving hello 👋🏻

@trooworld So how could you convert what you and hubby make to fit her plan? Portion sizes?

trooworld

@fabgeekmom Thanks. Yes! I know you are just as much a foodie as I am. I'm sorry about your cousin's husband. That's very sad. I hope you enjoyed dinner and your swim.

@theslightedgeforever I don't think I need to eat 1,200 calories to maintain my weight or even lose. That's far too low. But as far as the idea, it's already how I eat (see below, never mind the examples). I eat leftovers, I incorporate a variety of foods, I don't drink juice, and I don't eat a lot of sweets, starchy carbs or processed foods. I do need to work on portion sizes and impulse foods and eating before I am starving: for instance, the other day, I didn't eat any snacks after lunch. By the time dinner came around, I was famished and was eating tortilla chips while my food microwaved. Not good. The portion size thing will have to be a little-at-a-time thing. Thanks for asking.

Hi all. Still sick but a bit better. I worked from home yesterday and will again for the rest of the week. My goal for this weekend is to have my husband help me with setting up the replacement walking pad. I have a busy Saturday so it will have to be Sunday. I need to get moving once I feel better. I had a good day yesterday: I tracked 100% of what I ate and didn't snack on stuff I shouldn't. On Monday, I made hummus and I added sundried tomatoes to it which was a really good flavor. I also made baked pita chips in the air fryer. It was a nice planned snack.

Water yesterday: 32 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

cbabie

Morning all, Sorry this week I have been trying to get back into the routine of driving my daughter to and from school, homework, cooking dinner, etc. I am exhausted. LOL. I didn't get to exercise yesterday as I was busy with the kids, oh you know, like Dr's, homework all the fun stuff kids bring. . Today I plan to do 20 min of something, just not sure right now what it is. I didn't get my equipment moved as there didn't really seem to be a place the baby would not try to play with it..so my treadmill is in my closet set up ready to go so I don't have to keep "setting" it up. Still trying to get my meal plans done.

@fabgeekmom you are always planning your meals and moving...so proud of the retirement lifestyle you chose.

@trooworld LOL I was looking at your picture you sent and I was thinking what is BLDS? Is that a new name for how we eat...then DUH....Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack hit my brain. Well at least it made me use my brain.

@theslightedgeforever I can hear mom...sometimes me think you think too much. LOL. You are going to find the secret. Think like Indiana Jones...you might just be looking at it and not see it.

@gemwolf110 Hi, glad you stopped in!! Hope your week is going well.

Cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Sorry you are still sick. Good job on tracking. The meal plan looks doable but I am assuming that is not all you can eat. Also using MFP will get you the same thing. I hope you get the walking pad up. Exercise is so important. @theslightestedgeforever You will find a way to live a healthy lifestyle. My dad is part of my motivation as he was morbidly obese and even though he lived to 92, he didn’t live a fulfilling life. @cbabie Keep on trying with meals and exercise. It is hard when you are so exhausted. Children will do that to you! Hi, all. Dinner last night was good. Pork chops in the air fryer with a rub I made months ago, roasted butternut squash and microwaved polenta ( I used an ATK recipe). Today DH and I are going to the recreation center and then to Sam’s Club. My son is making soup from ATK for dinner. I can’t remember what it is called. Something with Indian spices that DH won’t eat. I will post it later.

fabgeekmom

Hi, all. Chana Masala is the recipe my son is making.