NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL
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trooworld Yes it is the little things in life that make the world go round. I'm glad to see you have your lunches all planned out now.
cbabie Yes time to get serious. But as all things it's a journey. So see where you went wrong and don't do that the next time. How can you get some comfort besides food? I mean write out a list and keep it on your phone to check it. Keep it on your refrigerator to read it before you go attacking. You don't want to be your parents, do you?
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Morning all:
I woke up with another horrific headache today...trying to get focused. I am also evaluating my foods that might be causing this. Could be just stress, I have a lot of it right now.
@trooworld I like your desktop for work saying...yea we ordered pizza last night, my day did not go as planned..luckly I don't eat pizza, but I still didn't make good choices.
@theslightedgeforever yea what trooworld said...LOL
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Happy afternoon everyone!! Scale is finally moving in the right direction after ditching the points and counting calories - I know it's likely water weight right now but THE SCALE IS MOVING THE RIGHT WAY and I do not feel deprived. I hope you all are having a great day. @trooworld love the idea of putting your affirmation on/near your computer. We can do this everyone!!
At least I hope we can - I have a bridesmaid dress to fit into1 -
trooworld excellent choice for putting those things up around the house Exercise plan I have to do 200 min of cardio and 3 strength training sessions before Friday. So today I accomplished 80 min cardio and a strength training session Cardio was divided into 4 different times. Tomorrow will be the same and then Thursday will be 40 min cardio and last strength training session
cbabie I had a headache four straight months. You know me, I thought it was a brain tumor. lol So I got referred to a neurologist and while there I had dropped a pen that I was filling out papers for the nurse. I leaned over to get it and my neck popped loudly and instantly headache gone.
farmgirlco Yaaay on the scale moving water weight or not You have worked hard for this. Now repeat. What color is your dress?
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Morning all, well I guess it's really afternoon. I had a busy morning taking care of some of my dad's things and am sitting now doing my morning routine. I do not have a headache!, My eyeballs seem tired, but no pain in the head..so that is a blessing. Today has been emotional for me, but I have learned that sometimes what we hear is not true. I had to deal with my dad's mobile home and the office. I had been told they were not easy to deal with, mean and rude...even the reviews on the website state this. Well I have to tell you the people that I have been working with were pleasant, helpful and I saw that they had had losses in their lives as well. We are really all just people and we deal with things differently.
I only got 20 min on my treadmill, but it's better than zero. I stayed OP yesterday, so I think I am back on track.
@trooworld I hope all goes well with the endoscopy and you get answers.
@farmgirlco Congratulations!! Sometimes we need to change it up !!!
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trooworld I'm an awesome planner. Follow up and execution is where I usually have the problem. But I'm better than I used to be. Wishing you an easy endoscopy.
cbabie Yaaaay on no headache. Maybe people see what they want to see. I'm glad you had an easy time. 20 min is moving your body. I read something today I liked. An inch of action is better than a mile of intention.
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Morning all, well I guess it's really afternoon. I didn't do well yesterday, been in bed most of the day today..headache and life...but trying to keep moving forward.
@trooworld yea for the 3 lbs...I would feel like I won the jackpot.
@theslightedgeforever yes my brother used to say "that's the plan" and then never do the plan.
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Good Morning
Haven't been here for a couple of weeks. We've been away visiting friends at their cabin in Vernon and then spent some time on Vancouver Island in our little 13' trailer. Lots of beach time and golfing. Was a great couple of weeks and one of the very best things? I actually lost 1/2 a pound. That is definitely a first for me - to come back after vacation with a loss. Just absolutely LOVE this low-carb, no wheat/sugar routine. Don't plan to give it up any time soon.
We are still dealing with the wildfires here in BC. Very tragic for many. Worst wildfire season on record. Hopefully Mother Nature will come to these folks' rescue much sooner than later.
Have a good one.
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cbabie are you up and moving? Come on one foot in front of the other.
trooworld Yaaay on the 3 lbs. How was your procedure?
cmedwards I'm glad you've found a plan that works for you. So sad about those fires. The poor people and animals.
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Hi all!
Sorry I haven't checked in for a while. It's been pretty steady for me the past week (except for a minor upward blip around my TOM), but the good news is I'm down another pound for the week; now 2.4 lbs to go to goal. Yay!!! (Yes, I'm a daily weigh in person -- I think it's helpful for me). I also (finally) bought a food scale and am becoming more rigorous in weighing everything. When I was on WW, it was less of an issue especially with fruits and veggies which were all zero points. I've been eating within my calorie allotment, and getting to the gym most days -- yesterday was particularly good since there was a celebration that involved a lot of dancing on my part0 -
Hey @theslightedgeforever Just watched your weekly recap -- I love that you do this! It's great -- even for those of us who quit WW. I love your attitude too -- don't sweat the gain too much. You got it, you reflected, and now you're back on track! Good luck this week -- and in case I forget to check in on Thursday, happy birthday in advance!0
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Ahhhh... thanks @trooworld for the correction and thanks @theslightedgeforever for posting it... it's nice to get a recap!
Well, there was a road race here making it next to impossible to get out of my place to get to the gym... but the good news is I got out early enough and found detours to make it to the gym ( next to impossible does not equal impossible!) and now I had an incentive to do both a strength training class and a Zumba class -- since it would be tough to get back for a few hours! And the extra price of good news is that I have now proven to myself that I can do a double class (I used to think I'd die if I did more than one class!).
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agachpar You are really close now. That's not me on the WW highlights. I found her sister's channel about a year ago or so and she used to do this and then Sandy the lady in the video took over for her. Personality wise Sandy is just like me though. I've been using my scale and measuring cups faithfully for the last two months and have been successful at weight loss too. It works. Double class I'm impressed. I impressed myself yesterday with doing Zumba for 40 min. I just kept telling myself just do the next song.
trooworld So keep working at your tracking til it becomes an ingrained habit. What will be your trigger to help you to remember? I never talk on the phone anymore either. except facetime with my kids
I guess I need to go send the hounds out for cbabie
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Very hot and smokey here today. Fires please GO AWAY!!
Doing really well on my weight loss plan. Actually down again today so I'm very pleased. Just need to keep it up now for another 10 or so.
Must get busy and get a few more things done inside before its TOO HOT to stay in. We have a beautiful big backyard with lots of shade so that's where I will be with my book this afternoon and of course the hot tub which is sitting at a very welcoming 94 degrees. Add a glass or two of ice cold wine and Happy Labour Day to me!!
Have a good one everyone,
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Morning all:
I have been maintaining, but when I look in the mirror, I look so overweight. I didn't do well yesterday or over the weekend. I made homemade Ice Cream and that was the end of me.
@cmedwards52 I hope it gets cooler sooner for you and for us...Sounds like you had a great 4th.
@theslightedgeforever Great job on the Zumba...not my thing..LOL
@achagpar The scale does help that is for sure..I sometimes forget about the fruit not being free..LOL I haven't done WW points in forever, but I did it for so long it became like breathing to me.
Have a great day everyone.
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@trooworld I'd love to try faux ice cream! How do you make it?
@cbabie Don't feel bad about maintaining... it's a slow journey. I thought I did so well yesterday with my double class and staying within my calorie allotment... but guess what? This am, I had a 0.8 gain on the scale! What?! Yes I know there can be variations and some say I shouldn't weigh daily and yes, I'm happy about my lifestyle changes, and yes I know I will lose this... but all of this rant is to say don't beat yourself up. You've got this. Just stay on track and try not to be discouraged. It just takes a while ... or at least that's the advice I'm giving myself and you too!
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cmedwards your Labor Day sounded wonderful. sitting outside with a book is one of my favorite things. Just keep working and that prize will be yours.
cbabie Maybe your fat/muscle ratio has changed. Muscle takes up less space but weighs more. You aren't as active as you used to be. Most important thing is how are your clothes fitting? That's a better judge than a mirror or a scale. Step out of your comfort zone Try some Zumba. I basically danced and just moved my arms like them for 40 min. But I needed to up my cardio % for heartrate. Treadmill isn't cutting it anymore.
trooworld Yaaay for tracking Looks like you have a plan in place to help remind you to track.
achagpar Yes the scale can be deceiving. Our success lies in our daily actions My body is my health bank account. My actions=money Am I making deposits or withdrawals each day? That's what I'm telling myself lol
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Afternoon,
I have been going and going ang going..I have tracked everything, got 20 min on the treadmill and hopefully will keep on track the rest of the day. I feel a little under the weather, but I refuse to accept that.
@trooworld Great job on keeping your body moving, I might try the chocolate mint, but not sure, it might give me heartburn. Thanks for the recipie, I never thought about using cocoa.
@achagpar thanks for the encouragment...I am usually one that just won't give up on something almost to a fault. So when I can't get this right...it bugs me. LOL
@theslightedgeforever not ready for zumba yet....I will let you do that.
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trooworld Yaaay on the exercise The faux ice cream sounds good I think I would add a T of mini choc chips. You could also leave out the mint and fold in 1 T of PB.
cbabie I wonder where our persistent gene came from Good for you on a successful day.
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Afternoon, Sorry my mornings are crazy this week..actually my days and nights are. LOL I like being busy though. Makes you feel like you are worth something. I tracked, walked on Treadmill and was good on calories. Today I am wanting more carbs, but I have things here that are low in calories and healthy that I am eating. Like have you tried "Off the Eathen Path" humus/garlic/basil chips? YUM.
@trooworld great job going to the gym, who are you? You are someone that cares about her health!
@theslightedgeforever Vinnie....LOL
okay gals have to go pick up my grandaughter from work. Have a great day!!
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Definitely going to try the faux ice cream idea!
As for my accountability post, I've been hanging in at around the same weight --- 3.2 lbs to goal. I track, get at least 8 glasses of water and am within my calorie allotment. Didn't make it to the gym today but will try to get there tomorrow. The last few lbs are the hardest to shake but I'm going to be patient... it's a marathon, not a sprint.0 -
trooworld Get back to drinking more water and tracking each bite. Yaaay for your walk.
cbabie You are always worth it whether you are busy or not. Your work doesn't define you. sounds like you had a good day. Repeat I hope I got her longevity gene too.
achagpar I've always heard that those that ease into goal weight maintain it the longest. You are on the right track
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Okay, not so good this last couple of days...been on the go, change in schedules...etc. I am gone all day today again, not sure what I will be eating. I have training at church and they will be providing "light snacks" I am taking some almonds and a banana, always takes the edge off. I just figured a way to get some of my exercise equipment back into a place I can use them, so hopefully this will get me back to my place of health.
@trooworld I hated nights when traffic was like that. I told my granddaughter yesterday, I was not looking for work so far from home anymore. I drove 9 years like you are and I had no choice, but I am looking for work closer to home now.
@theslightedgeforever I think we all need to drink more water, I think that is the cause of part of my headaches.
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cbabie Glad you figured out the exercise part. Now onto the meals. Start with breakfast. Choose three breakfasts. Keep in mind your schedule. are you sitting down enjoying every bite or our you driving somewhere. This helps you know what kind of breakfast you need. How much time you have to prepare it etc. Then add those three to whatever days are good for you this week. Then pick three other days and just "copy to" those days. That leaves you just one day to figure out. You could have that day a special breakfast eating your favorites. I allow myself either pancakes or french toast on Fridays. Once you have one week of breakfasts filled in to your food diary all you have to do is just copy to the next week for whatever day you are on.
trooworld On the weekends we just end up having 2 meals and then my 2 planned snacks. Breakfast sandwiches sound good I might have to add one to my week. Hoping your habits will lead you to a good weight loss this week.
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Hi all,
I have just been laggin...I have been in training and church most of hte weekend. I still managed to binge and not track...UGH... However, today I am wearing clothes that are not comfy to remind myself of the weight I have put on and need to get off. I started my morning with eggs and tomatoes. I am determeined to get my life and health back.
@trooworld I am so pround of you, you are doing great. Love he meal plans..I have my PB2 made and ready for the week...that's about all I have done for meal prep.
@theslightedgeforever I will take your advise on the breakfast meal plan. I had a bad dream while in the in between stages of doze and slepp today (reading my pshych book for school) LOL I was found to be diabetic and had to take shots of insulin...NOT>>>>>>>>. That should be on my vision board as a NOT...LOL
alright girls...24 oz of water done, 30 min of walkng done...I worked my arms with the weights and bench on Sat and I am still sore..LOL
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trooworld Never tried pumpkin oatmeal. Yes track every meal, every bite. Good for you for cooking your meals ahead of time. I made a pizza today with flatout bread it was good.
cbabie Sounds like you are making some good plans I have this pic on my vision board Print it out and put it on yours
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Hello. I am looking to join a group to be accountable to and share in weight struggles. I have started over many times and hoping this is time I will be successful. I am turning 60 this year. I feel 40, I am afraid that being overweight will start to cause health problems which I do not have and do not want.1
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Morning gals, I was under calories yesterday, did my 30 min treadmill. I didn't make my steps, now that I am not working getting 10K seems unrealistic. I will have to evaulate that. I made some "ice cream" with 1/2 cliffbar chocolate mint protein bar, 1T PB2 premade and 1 banana. it was yummy. (well to me anyway)
@trooworld yes I need to pretrack, like my breakfast today...I won't have time to make eggs so it will be a protein shake, I will be in a car from 10 - 2:30 today so trying to plan ahead for that. However, I didn't know this until late last night...so that is my life and it's sometimes hard to plan.
@theslightedgeforever I have the picture on my vision board, so thank you for that.
@dlm4mom Welcome to this group. I have no medical issues at this point in my life, except I was diagnosed with pre-diabetic a little bit ago. Both my parents were diabetic and I think most of the diagosis was due to the stress I have been under this year. However, I know this is a concern, so I am now making it a point to make changes that will be a life changing change. We are small at times here, but we all support each other and it keeps us accountable for our own health. Look forward to seeing your posts.
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