NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL

trooworld

@cbabie thanks, me too! I've never won anything yet, but who knows? Yes, and even my dog is benefitting as we make him some snacks in it (we supplement his dog food with chicken or beef, because he won't eat "just" his dog food). I would eat the whole house too if I didn't eat until 4!

Hi all. I'm up early, I have to do my hair and my makeup because my picture will be taken at the party and I don't want to be forever in a picture without makeup and hair done lol. I also have to find the outfit I intended to wear, it's somewhere around here. We aren't going to get any work done today, I just know it, but it will be fun. Have a good day, everyone!

theslightedgeforever

My routine is all off and my DH is going to take vacation days for next two days So I’ll try to check in when I can.

Plan. What plan. I hade to figure this out.

bluerose566

Hi all! I recently left WW due to financial issues and was doing so well on WW I thought I would be fine without tracking and a support group. Turns out, it's harder than I thought.

Last night I binged on cream cheese, today I had a donut (actually, bits of different donuts), and bon bons.

I'm way over calories today, but tomorrow is another day. ...and hopefully I can keep it together tonight and stick to healthy food.

cbabie

Morning all
Sorry I didn't get on here yesterday I remember reading one post and then my day went to pot... I should have responded as soon as I read your post troo....

@trooworld... yes we always like to look good for those pictures cuz they do last forever especially now that they're digital right? Hope all went well for you yesterday.
@theslightedgeforever... having DH home is the two edged sword you like them home but your whole routine is shot so you're glad when they go back to work..LOL... just wait till they retire..
@bluerose556..welcome!!! We all have had the same Journey sometimes I'm still on that journey of binging but I'm getting better.. we're small but we do support and encourage each other! We are glad you're here. We each try to post every day. and if you put a star by this group you'll be able to find us much quicker... this time of year is rough no matter what. ..but you're right today is another day and every day we try to get better and as long as we're trying we will make it!!

Cbabie

trooworld

@theslightedgeforever do check in whenever you can.

@bluerose566 welcome! I left for similar reasons (at least that was one of the reasons).

@cbabie exactly! And at our company, we have a digital asset management system where they store all the pictures and use them for future reasons like marketing purposes and sometimes for employee handbook so I don't want to be in that looking like a hag! lol

Hi all! Well, I did fine last night at my work party. I only had one beer and about two bites of food. Came home and had homemade pozole (a Mexican pork and hominy stew I made in my instant pot). I didn't win any of the raffle prizes (bummer!) but that's okay, there's always next year. Tomorrow, we have our department's party, it's a pot luck. I'm bringing vegetarian stuffed mushrooms.

theslightedgeforever

Still trying to find my balance with my routine.

Yesterday check In. Food exercise none. Water. 2 glasses

trooworld

@theslightedgeforever I hope you find your balance.

Hi all. Yesterday was kind of a disaster, we had the party at work and there was tons of food. But...I did not eat lunch, just ate what I ate at 9:15am. It's over and that's good. We are going to my in-law's house tomorrow, so I have to wrap a bunch of presents tonight. We'll have cheeseburgers and baked fries for dinner to keep it simple. My brother-in-law will stay the night tonight. Have a good day.

trooworld

Good morning friends. Well I got all the presents wrapped and I am ready to go to my in-law's house. It's a 3-5 hour drive, depending on traffic, so it will be an all-day event. I always get sleepy on the drive (and I'm the one driving) so that means we have to stop for coffee a couple of times. Well, have a good day!

cbabie

My life has been so crazy I cannot believe it..it's almost midnight and I've been up since 3:30 does that tell you anything? and I've made crummy choices for food ...by the time you read this it would have been my mother's birthday 80th birthday.. I got a little depressed and I decided to make her some Divinity.. that was her favorite candy so my sister said did you eat for her too and I said yes

theslightedgeforever

trooworld I started a post on here twice and then each time got distracted and went on to something else. How was the inlaw trip?

cbabie Wow 80th Just realized today this will be the first Christmas without parents

So still no balance I have been reading a book about diabetes. Interesting stuff Basically this dr says carb counting is counterproductive with diabetes because of fruits and vegetables, beans, and lentils. I found an app that might help me if I use it consistently

trooworld

@cbabie wow that is crazy staying up for so long. Sleep is so important. I'm sorry, this must be a tough time of year for you.

@theslightedgeforever it was good. Traffic wasn't too bad, which was nice, it took 3 1/2 hours to get there and 3 1/2 to get back. We had fun but because it takes so long to get there, we can't stay long and that disappoints my mother-in-law. I hope the app helps you.

Hi all. It's cold this morning. I'm glad it's finally cold though. Better than stifling heat. I hope everyone has a good day.

cbabie

Hi guys well I'm doing not so good won't make my goal for my 60 year but at least it gives me something to look forward to LOL

@trooworld that is a long drive that 7 hours that's like half a day well sounds like you had a good time and that's really what is important life is too short for us not to enjoy it.

Cbabie

trooworld

@cbabie when is your birthday? Yes, it is a long drive.

Hi all! I tracked this morning for the first time in weeks. I kind of fell off the wagon as far as tracking is concerned. I think the last time I tracked was right before Thanksgiving. It's time to get back to it before I do some major damage.

cbabie

@trooworld..yea I fell off the tracking cycle late last week and I can FEEL it. My birthday is 6 days from today....and today I am feeling 90 .

Cbabie

trooworld

@cbabie you still have time to make a little progress, maybe not as much as what you had hoped for, but at least you can head in the right direction.

Hi everyone. I mostly stuck to yesterday's pretracked day. I had a chocolate covered macadamia nut at work, and an unplanned bowl of cream of broccoli soup, but other than that I was on plan. I'll pretrack today and see what sticks. It's hard this time of year.

cbabie

Wow I guess we are all having issues....with getting here today. I hope all is well. I just got rid of a headache I have had since I got up early this morning..

I haven't dont the best on food either...but no on and no ice cream ...I made what my was called strawberry delight in my childhood days...jello bananas marshmallow and dream whip with cream cheese...lol nothing dietary about this.

cbabie

Wow...i guess all of us are struggling today...i had a post typed and now it's gone..

cbabie

Ok I give...this is my third try to post...i hit post and it goes away....I am just going to say hi

Cbabie

trooworld

@cbabie I'm sorry you had a headache, it's hard to get anything done when you've got a bad one. And it's hard to make good food choices too when you don't feel well.

Hi all! I decided to join WW Online since it is a new program, I thought I'd give it a shot. I don't know how I'll like it, but it's something to switch things up. I just joined yesterday afternoon. I weighed in this morning for the first time in about two weeks and I was sorely disappointed. I'm hoping to turn this ship around pronto! Have a good night all.

cbabie

Morning, headache is all gone...but my feet are like ice .
So time to get up and move them.

@trooworld let me know what you think of the new Weight Watchers.

Cbabie

lore11a

Hello, everyone!!! I just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! It has been a long while since I have posted. I think about you all often though and lately I have been trying to keep up with reading the posts. I was so far behind I had to skip a lot of them. Things have been crazy busy here with taking my parents to the Doctors. My Mom had to have gallbladder surgery just before Thanksgiving. She is almost 84 years old so it took a little while to recover, but she is finally starting to feel better. I have not done well with losing weight lately, in fact I have gained around four pounds. So easy to do this time of year. I guess we all struggle with that issue. I did buy a new dance DVD that looks fun. It is called Body Groove and I actually saw it on Facebook. I will have to let you all know if I like it. We are having Christmas at my house this Saturday. My daughter and her family are coming up from Texas and my Son and his family will be here along with my oldest Grand-daughter. I am so excited to see them. Christmas Eve I am going to a family party and then Christmas Day we are supposed to have dinner at my parents. Busy time!!! I am going to try and maintain as best I can and then after the holidays get serious with losing some weight. It seems I am always trying to lose weight around the holidays. Never ending battle!! Lol. Everyone Enjoy and have a Blessed Christmas!!!!

theslightedgeforever

Grrrrrrrr now I just lost a post.

Cbabie. Interesting question. Why was it called strawberry delight in your childhood but apricot delight in mine? Even though I repeatedly asked Mom why the jello was red then. Guess what her answer was. You could always lighten up the recipe by sugar free jello, fat free cream cheese. Skim milk in the dream whip half the quantity of marshmallows, etc. hey it has fruit That’s healthy

Trooworld. Let us know how you like WW freestyle. I’m going to do a combination of that combined with the eat for health plan which is fruits and veggies. Nuts and seeds beans and lentils. Whole grains like oats. Quinoa

lore. I’ve gained about 4 lbs too I think My daughter is here which I am enjoying but she is like a trigger for me. She wants me to make all the things I used to make when She was little. That’s not always such a great idea. I hope your mom is feeling better. I had my gallbladder out about 3 years ago. Did you do that dance DVD. I have one of those I should look at again.

Every day I say I’m going to get on here but then get interrupted by my kids. It’s nice having them home but I get too easily distracted. I’m not getting in the exercise I need either.

trooworld

@cbabie I think your headache came over this way lol. I woke up with one. I took some ibuprofen and hope it helps, I've got things to do today. So far so good with the WW, I'll let you know though.

@lore11a hi! So nice to hear from you. I'm sorry your mom had to have surgery, I'm glad she is feeling better. Merry Christmas! It's very easy to gain weight this time of year, so many goodies around. It's hard to say no! Have fun with your family.

@theslightedgeforever that's why I type my post in Notepad and then copy and paste it into the window because that has happened to me too. This way, I don't lose my post. Your eating plan sounds very healthy.

Hi all! oh my poor head. I hope it goes away. Not my head, the headache lol. Today, I'm going to try to make Greek yogurt in my instant pot. It has to "incubate" all day but is supposed to be pretty easy to make, cheaper, creamier and tastier than store bought. I'm excited to try it. I'm off work until Thursday of next week. I'm looking forward to the break. I hope you all have a great Christmas!

theslightedgeforever

Trooworld. I hope your headache goes away. Interesting on the Greek yogurt. Let us know how it goes.

I found a vegetarian cookbook in my stash that I’m going to look through. Must have been a time when I was in a cook more healthy mood. I haven’t used cookbooks in years. That’s what the internet is for.

I’m having guests tomorrow. Peanut butter blossoms are on the menu

trooworld

@theslightedgeforever the yogurt looks like yogurt but I haven't tasted it yet, it is straining right now. I'll have some at about 8:30. It smells like yogurt. I'm excited for it. I haven't used a cookbook in years either. I keep all my recipes that I collect from online sources in a web program called Plan to Eat. I've gotten cookbooks from the library with good intentions, but I never do more than browse them. Peanut butter blossoms...are they cookies? Sounds interesting.

Hi all! Boy, is it chilly this morning. I'm glad for my morning coffee. We are going over to my sister-in-law's house to celebrate Christmas today. My friend is coming with us. I'm making a healthy salad with pears and blue cheese and my husband is making a not-so-healthy apple toffee cake lol. Have a great Christmas if I don't pop on here!

theslightedgeforever

Trooworld peanut butter blossoms are Pb cookies rolled in sugar with a Hershey’s Kiss stick in the middle. The kisses they make nowadays are a lot softer than when I was a kid So they didn’t hold their form as much as I would have liked. Didn’t stop people from eating them though


Hope everyone is having nice peaceful holidays with their loved ones and friends.

WW weekly highlights
https://youtu.be/X1H5yMJNiRc

TrishasTime

Today is my first post in this thread. I am 56 yr Grandmother from Perth Western Australia. I am still working full time and I am determined to get down to 190pounds by the end of 2018.

I wished I had listened to @theslightedgeforever vlog re holiday stress . But that was yesterday, today is a new day to get back to what is right.

Hoping to get to know you all

Trish

trooworld

@theslightedgeforever they sound delicious, I would have eaten them! I had a great Christmas. I hope you did, too. Thanks for the meeting highlights, I'm so glad you post her highlights, I feel like I attend a meeting! lol

@TrishasTime welcome! Every day is a new day, right? Start fresh. I'm glad you are here.

Hi all! I'm sure glad it is a new day. Not that I ate TERRIBLY yesterday or the day before, but just on the edge of unhealthy eating and/or overeating. Not so much yesterday, but Christmas Eve with my family. I'm going to pre-track my food today and hopefully, that will help things. Have a good day, everyone!

theslightedgeforever

Trooworld. Did you start the Freestyle program yet? My dd is leaving tonight so my focus will be much better tomorrow. evidently this is something I need to work on in my journey. I keep slowly putting on weight and it must stop

@TrishasTime Welcome to our group. How is the weather there right now? I’m not a cold weather person. Autumn year round would be nice. I did so much better when I pretracked my food


I downloaded a couple of apps on my phone regarding glycemic index and see if that will help my blood sugar

cbabie

Afternoon to all:
I have been off the charts for a bit. I know I won't get back on the band wagon today, but I know I have to. According to the scales I have not gained any weight, but my clothes and overall "feeling" tell me a whole different story. So I can only surmise that I have lost my muscle tone and have gained FAT. I really have to make a decision about how to replace the treadmill...I miss it. I have been walking on one for at least 20 or more years. (in my house) I am really not one to go to the gym. So I think I need to set up a routine and stick with it. Hard to change gears..LOL I do know that I will feel better.

@trooworld Let me know what you think about the new WW. Looks like they are pushing high protein.
I really hope that your Christmas was quiet and refreshing. I am going to be back on here in a more timely manner. I didn't meet my goal or even come close for my 60th birthday...so now I have a year before my 61st one to make a difference. LOL

@theslightedgeforever I know you will get back in the swing of things, we all on the board will be more consistent with the holidays gone...it's what we do. You will lose whatever you might have gained and get your routine back now that family will be gone. What are some short term goals for Jan?

@TrishasTime Glad to have you on board. I hate the cold, it's not good for my bones or mental well being..LOL I don't think I EVER like the cold or the snow. Except as kids we used to make snow ice cream...YUM.

Okay gals, I have to get my act together, NO exercise today...I woke up not feeling so great, but used my oils and hopefully tomorrow morning will just be a NORMAL day.

Cbabie