NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL
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Good Morning Everyone
Well as you may remember, several days ago I said I'm back and wanting to get back on track. That lasted all of half a day. Boy, when you get off track, getting back on is REALLY HARD!! Had a bit of a difficult day Saturday. My cousin's Celebration of Life and it was tough. She was like a big sister to me and her death was sudden and completely unexpected. Little better now that her service is over and it was absolutely lovely. Her boys made her proud FOR SURE!! They lost their Dad just two years ago so unfortunately they've had some experience with all of this.
OK, time to pick myself up, dust myself off and get back to tracking, exercising, drinking water etc. etc. I know I can do this. I've done it several times before. I think the whole problem is I'M SICK AND TIRED OF HAVING TO DO THIS but I know there just isn't any other way. The real difference for me is exercise. If I stick to that, everything else just seems to fall into place. So.................................. here I go AGAIN!! I think I should change that "again" to "still".
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I lost 0.5 lbs
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Morning everyone
Did another session at the Gym this morning on the treadmill. Tomorrow is a planned day off. Now just to control reaching for the sweets instead of the healthy snacks I bring when I am under pressure.
@theslightedgeforever - Woohoo!!! - big high five there. I know you have worked hard
@trooworld - Well done on the meal prep _ I plan my receipes for the week but do not do meal prep for dinner (just lunch and brekky)
@cbabie - Sorry to hear that you were down yesterday and I am glad that your daughter supports you
Carol - Welcome back - remember we never fail until we actually give up. I was looking through some photo albums last night and my thought was also - just how many times are you going to go through this until you learn it is a forever things
Catch you all later
Trish0 -
@Knokr Welcome to the group. Which part of freestyle do you think didn’t work for you? I’m starting to eat more of those kind of foods only portion controlled to fit within my calories I think a reward plan might be good for a challenge. Maybe smaller rewards and bigger ones. That way if you don’t do it one day in a month you don’t lose all the reward for your hard work of 29 days. We usually tend to focus on what we didn’t do
Trishastime. Yippee for your treadmill workout. That’s a great idea about a 60 bday party My DH still has a couple of years to go but I think how can he be that old. Lol. I of course didn’t age. I need to write this idea down on my Trello board or poof the thought will disappear
Trooworld at first I was bummed about only half pound then reminds myself that’s still 26 lbs a year. Been along while since I’ve done that. Now I’m thinking ever? 26 lbs will show up inside and outside my body yaaay on your meal prep I agree so important
Cbabie. Typing on the phone. It gets better. I had to start doing it when my computer screen broke You know the whole when life gives you lemon thing..... yes consistency. I think we all need more of that. Although I’m doing better on that since my plan kicked in. Habits are starting to form. It seems easier. I think the biggest thing I’m learning is being flexible to move around my daily schedule when unplanned distractions arise. Plus preplanning the night before when I have planned events that interfere with my regular schedule Such as I just did. Otherwise my stuff won’t get done I’ll start to think what a failure I am and down the rabbit hole I go Yaaay for your treadmill and checking in here. Those two things are important
Cmedwards. So this time around you shoot for 3/4 day or a whole day. Give up the all or nothing thinking. Think NOW. What can I do now to help me on my journey. Past is gone even if you messed up 15 min ago. I’m at a 10 day streak which I never thought possible. Inconsistency used to be my middle name Have I done it perfectly? no but I’m farther down the road a bit instead of just sitting on the side. You can do this. Sorry for your family’s loss Tough on the children no matter the age. I’m the same way with exercise. The domino effect Just consider yourself on a commercial break. Now back to your regularly scheduled program
I did 30 min treadmill 5 min walking outside around the house 10 min stretching0 -
Morning all! I went to the gym today, but my fitbit didn't transmit right to my fitbit app...it's weird..it only has be on the elliptical (NOT) and only taking 234 steps, however, the steps are correct on my actual fitbit...not sure why it recorded it that way. So last night after taking over 14K steps, and putting on VBS at church, I was tired and hungry. So I really wanted the mini cakes that are in my fridge...well I didn't do that well, but better. I had a bowl of Shreaded frosted mini wheat's..but still wanted that cake, but CHOSE watermelon instead...then went to bed. So little changes...
@trooworld yes my daughter should have advise, I have been coaching her my whole life..LOL Good job on the gym!!
@theslightedgeforever I will do typing on my phone as a last resort..LOL Good job on the activity. Wow 26 lbs would get me to my goal...I never looked at it that way. Thanks!
@TrishasTime I am so glad you like your treadmill and you are using it..GREAT JOB...I have the same problem with sweets...they just keep calling my name.. LOL I should tell it like I used to say to my children..You call my name one more time and your in BIG trouble..now go to your room and don't come out until I tell you too. LOL
@cmedwards52 So sorry for your loss, it really is tough to lose someone close and unexpectedly. yes exercise...I just keep saying, okay I did it today, now Lord, help me do it tomorrow. I woke up singing this song from years ago...One day at a time, sweet Jesus, that's all I am asking of you....so one day at a time..one step at a time..you can do this!!!
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I knew this was the place to come back to!!
THANK YOU all for your wonderful words of encouragement. Exactly the same things I would have told any of you. Now I just need to listen to all of you AND myself!! I've just finished planning and tracking for today and as a result, can clearly see how these pounds have found their way back "home". So now to STICK to my plan and add a treadmill or Park workout (even just 20 minutes will work). I choose Park if the weather will permit. Raining here in the beautiful Fraser Valley of British Columbia.
Thanks again - have a wonderful day!
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Trooworld. Thank you for pointing out 0.5-2 lbs is in the acceptable range. I always think 1-2 I have to catch up on a Leslie Sansone video that I missed on Saturday. I’m trying to meet my exercise minutes goal. So now I’m breaking that up into 10 extra minutes a day. It’s not so much
Cbabie. Good for you for choosing watermelon over cake. It’s the little choices that will get you there
Cmedwards. Sounds like you have a solid plan I’m good at planning; execution seems to be the problem but that was the old me. Sometimes I think of having to do this forever and can I really do it. It’s overwhelming. So I remind myself we arent promised even tomorrow. All we need to do is take care of today. I’m breaking my habits down to mini ones if I have to. If I feel a bit of resistance I ask myself what’s the least you can do Sometimes it’s “go put on my workout shoes”. It only takes a bit of forward momentum. Sometimes I’ve done 5 minutes and walked back out. But it’s the habit I’m aiming for Quality will come A walk in the park sounds nice. Does it usually rain a lot there this time of year?
Today was an off day for intentional exercise but I ended up with 20 min anyway0 -
Morning all, I am extremely tired. This VBS and heat are kicking my backside..LOL I did not go to the gym today, I went over my 10K yesterday and I need some down time today before VBS tonight. I will go back to the gym tomorrow. I didn't do that well on eating yesterday, it all started with a bagel for breakfast...no no never again...I say..LOL
@trooworld I am glad you stuck to your modified plans...great job!! it will show up in places you don't expect.
@theslightedgeforever good job for puttin' on the ritz..oh I meant shoes..LOL
@cmedwards52 You can do this...we will all do this TOGETHER!
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Morning everyone
Sorry did not get o yesterday - GD's 17th birthday and had to wait for a 17 year old to wake up, hence late to work. I knocked off early so we were in time to go to the gold class lounge (they are at the cinema where you sit in recliners and have your drinks served to you) What the Incredibles - not something I liked AT ALL but GD enjoyed it.
Home around 7.30pm, had chines on way home but it was something pre-planned. Today (this morning in her license test) lots of things to do today, and that also includes a lot of walking, so no planned treadmill today, but back at it tomorrow and will see if work gym is open on Saturday and if so will go then.
@theslightedgeforever - love your mindset (26lbs / 11kg per year) it builds on the set of any loss is a good loss. I took the picture I made to the photoshop and they have made a photo strip, now I have to insert it a rectangular frame with enough white frame around it so people can sign it. Will send a piccy on here when finished.
@cbabie - Love the little changes and the strength of mind - what is VBS?? Also if you set your fitbit to exercise and then selected the exercise fitbit, it will come as an exercise rather than steps.
@trooworld - So you turned to chocolate - BUT you did not eat the whole block - so high five to you. You put your fitbit on for the moving boxes - another high five. Please do not be so hard on yourself.
@cmedwards52 - WE are here to support each other holistically , our journey is not just about our weight because every part of lives affect other things. So I am glad you are on board. Love your planning , allow for unplanned things that may / may not happen. I am learning that from @theslightedgeforever - as I am trying not to be a allor nothing girl as look where that got me - rotating unhealthy
Catch you all later
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Good day yesterday. Got my walk in at the Park and stuck to a very healthy eating plan. Today has been really good too. Golfed with DH this afternoon and that was really nice. Home now heading for a nice hot tub and a glass of wine before dinner. Ribs (cooked in the crock pot) and a Greek salad on the menu for tonight. So that's two days in a row with exercise and I KNOW that's what makes all the difference for me. Just need to keep r goin!!
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Hi all, I looked into doing ww years ago and it just wasn’t for me. I found the points thing really confusing. (Probably just me). That’s when I ended up find mfp.0
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Quick flyby here. I had guests. Didn’t eat any of the cake I made except a little sliver to taste it before serving. No exercise except a 5 min walk outside around the house. . I let the day get away from me. Another thing to add to my obstacles and solutions list.0
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Good Morning All
Could be a tough day here today but I'm going to reverse that and keep very busy, exercise and drink lots of water to make it a very GOOD day instead. Tough because tomorrow is WI day and so far its really nip and tuck for a loss on that metal beast. So, sleeves rolled up and HERE I GO!!
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Hi Guys, I am crazy busy and tired, so no gym today, but started my day with yogurt and watermelon. I have to run, but wanted to stop by and check in...(accountability)
I will try to catch up on personals tomorrow.
PS @TrishasTime VBS is Vacation Bible School.
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@AmberGlitterSparkles Welcome to our group. New members are always fun because they bring energy to the group. I really like MFP.
trooworld I do that yoga with Adrienne on Fridays. Woohoo on the weight loss. Your program is working.
cbabie I saw you taunted me on Fitbit. I need to get moving, everyone is ahead of me now. lol Trooworld and I are pretty well matched.
cmedwards Did you make it through your tough day? I'm getting better on my water but still need to up it just a bit to hit my goal each day.
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Trooworld. Great idea on leaving the debit card at home. So what is your idea of fun food? Salty sweet creamy? Then we can help figure out what substitutes so you can buy some ingredients. Have you tried the twins banana cake recipe in the mini loaf pan It’s just mix one package of oatmeal with one egg and one mashed banana. They add fat free cool whip on top which isn’t that one zero points. So the only points you are getting is the ones in the oatmeal packet You could probably even make DIY packets and substitute stevia and they would be even less Ok that’s a sweet
Can any of you help Trooworld figure out a low point/calorie salty snack that’s fun
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Hi everyone
I have been really busy with end of year, today was my last day. I started at 3.30am and finished at 9.30am - did some other work catch up and then was home by 11am for a sleep. That was my last end of year work, they now have a consultant in to manage that applications - woohoo. On another subject I must say I am disappointed with my weight loss this week - only 100gm and I really did put in the exercise. What gets me is that I did a sneaky way on Wednesday and was down a kg
@trooworld - Sorry that was a spelling error - it was supposed to be Chinese
GD did not pass her driving test - I am good about it as it scares me that she is on the road when she lacks focus.. Congrats on your weight loss. 11.1 pounds is over 5kgs in aussie speak. Superb effort.
@amberglitter - Welcome here - I hope MFP works for you. Some members here are still doing WW. For me I want to know the value of everything I put in my mouth rather than have some free - just my mindset I suppose.
@cmedwards52 - Good work there!.. I hope you win your battle with metal monster - let us know how you go
@theslightedgeforever - 5 min is better than sitting on the couch. How did you go today?
Catch you all later
Trish
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Morning all, I didn't get on here yesterday...internet...and just plain tired. I made bad choices yesterday and know and have proven the best way to start my day. NO carbs...that sends me on a one way road to eating all carbs and little protein. I have not been to the gym since Tuesday..and I FEEL it..
@AmberGlitterSparkles Welcome to this board...I am a lifetiime member, I just don't go any more. I should because of right now, I am over my goal...so trying to do this here with all my wonderful friends..
ugh...my internet just disconnected again..so this will go when ever it becomes active again..
@trooworld you are doing so well, I am so proud of your pushing through each day.
@trishastime yea I know how I felt when my oldest grand daughter got her license. now she tells me how to drive..LOL
@theslightedgeforever you are making good progress, keep it up.
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Morning everyone
I woke up at 7.30am which is a sleep in for me
Busy day planned for me. Food shopping Leslie Sansone video. Wait for the roof repair man to come and wait for my family to come home from their adventures.
@cbabie - Yes I agree - if I set myself up right at brekky the day seems to go easier. What is your plana bout returning to the gym. Have you scheduled it in? Did I ever mention that I am also a LTM - but now way!!! over.
@trooworld - Yes I did a sneaky weigh this morning and I back down again. I normally only weigh once a week, but I was curious as I added in the treadmill routine. Well done on your NSV This month is called dry July where you can choose not to have alcohol - so I am going to make it my NSV - will keep you posted
Trish
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Trishastime. Focus on your habits and not the weight loss. If the habits are good eventually will the weight loss will be. But it is frustrating. How was your food I take this week. Is there a reason July is dry. Oh you have opposite months than we do right? You are in winter?
Cbabie. When we know better we do better So get to the gym or go swimming or dancing. Just move your body
Trooworld. Good for you for sticking to your food plan at work
I did 60 min exercise. 5 min mini trampoline 15 min treadmill 30 min Leslie Sansone 10 min stretching Calories were good 8 cups water. Step goal met. A good day overall0 -
Morning everyone
@theslightedgeforever - Yes I can see what you mean about habits. If the habits are there, things will follow. Which Leslie Sansone did you do?. I did the 2mile walk which included stretchy bands. 2miles is just over 3km here. Well done on your exercise
@trooworld - Weekly points and the occasional fun dinner is a part of life - glad you could see the old and new self and know you are going in the right direction.
Today I have done 25 min on treadmill and 5 min stretching before work. I have incorporated exercises that the physio gave me to stop limping but gave it away when things got too busy. I was driving this morning to go to the work gym and I thought about how I would not have done this for me 6 months ago. Instead I would take the dogs or I would feel guilty all day. I am glad I am incorporating me time now
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Trooworld. Looks like we are both stepping up our game. That’s exactly what you are supposed to be doing. Preplanning to make sure your points fit in for the day. Well done
Trishastime. I do a variety of Leslie Sansone videos. Usually one that is 30 min long. Whichever comes first on my YouTube. Currently I’m doing the 4 mile walk but it’s not really 4 miles. They’ve edited the tape to be 30 min In this one she changes her routine more frequently than previous ones Good for you on your physio work. I’ve been doing my hip stretches lately each day and not feeling like an old lady when I walk or get in and out of bed Soon I’ll be working on my tendonitis It’s flared up at the moment
I did 39 treadmill 10 stretching 5 walking around outside water and food was good0 -
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I lost 1.1 lbs
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Morning everyone
@trooworld - I get up 5.15am everyday - and struggle , so are a super woman How did you feel after going to bodypump?
@theslightedgeforever - I have one dvd at the moment. must say that my lower back let me know that it existed about 30 min after completion even though I stretched with Leslie. Thinking I might need more stretching that what she does
Today I really struggled on the treadmill, I perspired a lot more even though I had it at a slightly lower level. Heart rate was up, so not sure what is going. All I can say is that I am glad Wednesday is a planned day off - phew. Eating good. Still no alcohol.
Hello to everyone else that passes by
Trish0 -
Trooworld. Awesome on going to exercise before work. I once did a boot camp for 6 weeks and got up that early. I’m just not that person. I need to ease into my day with breakfast and a book. Then I go exercise. That’s the best way for me. But then the beauty of this is that we all get to choose our own program
Trishastime. I think the stretching is helping me. I think as we age it just might be as important than cardio. I like to turn off my loud music at that point and I listen to IL Divo for 10 min while closing my eyes while I stretch 😀 Did you have more humidity while you were exercising than normal. I had same thought yesterday. I don’t sweat a lot. I sweat buckets lately but I think it’s due to the extra water I’m drinking. My body is screaming we’re taking on water Open the hatches I hear you on those planned days off
Let me go find out where cbabie ran off to
I did 51 total exercise minutes. 41 treadmill 10 stretching
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hey guys, crazy right now....trying to get ready for a meeting...I will check in and do personals tomorrow.
cbabie0 -
Trooworld I like that podcast. It’s so true though. I have a friend that has lost 100 lbs twice. Her story used to scare me as I thought what if I do that. All that wasted energy. Now I know that I am not her By knowing better I hope to do better
Cbabie. Glad to hear you are okay
no exercise as it was my off day. I made a new recipe with red cabbage and apples. So good I kept saying Look I’m eating red cabbage.0 -
Morning everyone
@theslightedgeforever - Congrats on your weight loss I could hear you chatting in my ear this morning about planning and trollo boards - I will tell you more in the summary. I am curious how often do you have a planned day off from exercise??
@trooworld - yes I have heard that saying before, I could not see me doing any of the body pump things, but I do like walking - so hopefully this will set me up for the rest of my senior life Glad you felt really really good after
@cbabie - Come back when you can - we all know what busy crazy is like
Well I woke up this morning, very very tired, craving sugar to get me a bounce. I could hear "L" in my ear saying know that this is going to come and you need to have a plan in place (hence trollo board thought).
My next thought was you need to sort breakfast then it will set the whole day in motion. So I did organise my brekkie rather than take the shortcut of buying and I did organise my lunch - so hopefully the day will go better
Thanks everyone - I am turning this around with all your support
Trish1
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