NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL
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Hey everyone, thank you so much for all the get well wishes, that I did actually get better, there was something wrong with the MFP app on my phone and I couldn’t type a message properly yesterday
@mjsunshine16 thanks much better now, good to see that you made some wise choices, this weekend I plan on being good and not indulge since I am hitting a plateau with my weight loss
@trooworld to be honest, I come from the land of yoga, and I don’t enjoy it at all, didn’t have any good instructors and you need to have a very patient teacher who is willing to invest in you when doing yoga, so it’s the teacher or guru as we call them who is responsible for your well being, don’t be too hard on yourself
@theslightedgeforever and cbabie- thank you both for your support, I am doing much better now, have promised myself not to indulge this weekend.
Have stopped drinking any sort of alcohol this week and the only thing I will allow myself is a cheat breakfast tomorrow
But the weight ain’t budging, hope the plateau doesn’t last too long, trying to hang in there
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Good morning everyone!
@krupalip, glad your feeling better! Plateaus are a tricking thing that I know very well. Stopping the alcohol might be a good plan. Are you drinking enough water? Also if you are working out very much are you eating enough calories. I know it's weird but sometimes I will lose the most if I eat more food. Not junk or high sodium food, but good quality food.
@trooworld, WOW I watched that BodyPump video. Looks fun but really intense. I'm at the stage with weights where I look over at them when I'm on my treadmill.
I like the sound of the new vending system you have. You still have to choose the right option but at least now you have that choice!
@mjsunshine16, life with a new puppy can be challenging to say the least. We almost didn't survive those first weeks with our girl. It will get better! And good for you for working to control your eating even when life was giving you heck! It's so hard when we are under a lot of stress but so tempting too. I bet you feel really proud of yourself for saying no to Dominoes!
This has been a crazy work week for me. I've been working hard with our children's director with all the new changes for our kids ministries. All good stuff but my goodness it felt never ending yesterday. I worked an extra two hours and still have a mile long list for Monday. Good thing I love it!
My husband got a stomach bug and I've also been playing nurse for him. Thankfully he seem much better today and was able to eat his breakfast and walk the dog. Yayy!!
I'm going to hang out with some women from my church today and we are going to that restaurant I talked about the other day. I'm really going to do my best to make good choices and I plan to get a good workout in this morning. The scale was the lowest I've seen it in years and years and THAT is super motivating! Have a great day!! 0 -
Morning all!
I just did my morning walk around the pool..it's almost too hot to walk right now. Funny thing that my Fitbit says I walked 20 Feet instead of the usual 15 Feet..Not sure what that meant..LOL I am going to jump in the shower and get ready for my day...Worship practice this afternoon and then to get ready for the week.
@krupalip I have found with plateaus you really have to make some changes...that are not normal. It's like if I would eat something totally that I don't usually eat. I think our body is like our minds....we create habits by repeatedly doing the same thing...we eat the same thing...our body says..oh this is normal.. NOT!!!!
@mjsunshine16 I am so sorry for all of your life happenings...I can relate. I am currently unemployed. I used to live off of 3- 4 hours of sleep a night. I found one of my journals yesterday and started reading about the time when my life started going in the wrong direction...I was stressed, no sleep, adult children issues, workload unbelievable, I worked it felt like 24/7, never really being caught up...they took my job and made it 3 people when I went into sales...then after 30 1/2 years they let me go...so here is why I tell you this. PLEASE take care of YOU and your household...your company really only cares about them. No I am not bitter, but it was a huge wake up call knowing how much I sacrificed and what I put below my job...I learned a hard but valuable lesson...I am in charge of my health, not my employer, not my children, and really not even my DH. I watched my Dad die of a stroke and a broken heart... Heart disease kills more women than cancer...please please keep on doing what you are doing for you and your health. You and your family will be thankful!!!
Sorry for my soapbox...but this is why we all want to be healthy, not thin, healthy!!!
@TeresaW1020 Do you work at your church? It sounds like you work in the Children's Ministry? Great job on your scale!! I am so happy for you!!
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@TeresaW1020 Do you work at your church? It sounds like you work in the Children's Ministry? Great job on your scale!! I am so happy for you!!
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Thanks Cbabie! I do work at my church. I've been the ministry assistant for almost two years now and still have to pinch myself to believe this is my life. I love it so much! I was in furniture sales before the church job opened up for almost 5 years and while the money was great I was miserable. My work with the children's ministries is all volunteer. I'm the 3rd-5th grade Sunday school teacher, one of the teachers for our children's church and the Awana secretary. I believe that God put me with kids for a very specific reason and maybe one day I will talk about that. Ohhh and I'm also the head of our women's ministry!
So, you mentioned going to worship practice? You play, sing, lead? All the above?
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Ugh I have typed this 3 times now....
@TeresaW1020. Lol we have a lot in common... I work for an office furniture company for over 30 years was let go last July. I currently volunteer at my church as the Children's ministry coordinator, l I am on the worship team. I sing and I do screens and scheduling of the team. I'm also the on the prayer team. I am also helping as a Service Production person for Sunday mornings.
My plate is full, but I am happy. I love all of what I do. I bet we could go have a cup of coffee and visit for hours!!!
I am happy that you are involved and enjoy it....
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Morning everyone
@cbabie - it seems you and TeresaW1020 have loads in common. That is truly wonderful to find friends this wat
@trooworld - Sorry about your gain but remember in the all days, you would not have gone to body pump the next day. You have come so far and I hope you pat yourself on the back occasionally.
@theslightedgeforever - Yes I understand days when you just need down time. Epically when your sleep gets mucked up. I think it is harder to bounce back when you are our age then it was in our 20's
@teresaw2010 - It seems like @cbabie - you have a lot on your plate as well. Hope your husband is over the stomach bug and you had a nice healthy time at the restaurant.
@mjsunshine16. If your puppy is keeping you awake at night he is probably lonely and scared. I was advised to buy a baby size t-shirt and put it on him, tie a know where the t-shirt sits on his back, so it is nice and comfy. They do say that a low volume background music is also good - that way you both get a good nights sleep.
Stuff is going on here that require my attention. I am getting on here as often as I can as I need the support you guys give me.
That being said I lost 300gm this week
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Cbabie. Good for you on doing your walk. Never too hot to walk just go early early. Drink lots of water Most important wear sunscreen. Surely I didnt get all the cancer genes.
Mjsunshine seems like your willpower muscle is strong. Woohoo on resisting Dominoes
Krupalip. You cannot control the scale but you can control your choices and actions. Hang in there and the scale will eventually move
TeresaW1020. I’ve had the same experience. Eat a bit more food and lose weight. Hooray on setting a new record low for you on the scale
Trishastime. Yes it’s harder to bounce back. I hope you are taking care of yourself right now. Awesome on the loss Every bit counts
Fun fact: cbabie and I are sisters.
I really must get back to my program.
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Hey everyone!
Oh man it’s so good to be back and reading everyone’s updates, just read the last 4 pages. I’m just gonna go ahead and jump back in the mix. I stayed off the community boards here on MFP but I did continue to track my food/exercise every single day. I’ve been doing good with my food tracking with the exception of my short work trip to Canada which was difficult due to eating out every meal.
On Monday my partner and I went on a 2 hour hike to a place called Inspiration Point. I was dying the entire time and there were several points where I wanted to quit. This was not a hike for beginnings despite what some of the reviews online said. We both pushed through it and when we got to the top man what a beautiful sight.
My plan going forward is to continue tracking and also staying active on the community boards. Not only do I find this board incredibly supportive I feel like it keeps me accountable to check in with everyone here.
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@cbabie, getting coffee and talking all things ministry would be awesome to do with you!! Is your church small? Mine is small, which means that the same people do 95% of the work. I love it all but there are days when I really do have too many balls being juggled and I'm always worried something is going to get dropped and my menopausal brain will never remember that I dropped it.
@theslightedgeforever, cool fact about cbabie being your sister. Do you live close to each other? My sister is in another state and we used to be so close but then life took us both in very different directions and something got broke between us a few years ago. We are still in contact but it's just not the same and I miss it!
@ChelleTrell, congrats on making it through your hike. I told my husband that I would like to maybe do some hikes in the fall. When the weather is WAY cooler than it is now! I agree with you that tracking and staying accountable is so important. I love this group and I have a couple of challenges that I'm doing, which help keep me mindful.
@trooworld, so do you cook all your meals for the week on Sunday? I know that lots of people do that kind of meal prep. I eat the same foods for breakfast and lunch so I don't need to really prep them and then dinner is my time to cook, which I love. I do meal plan for the week but I've not prepped very often beforehand. Your menu sounds delish!!!
Well today has been another long one. I was upstairs all morning in what we call the Treehouse. That's where all our elementary kids are. Then we had a three hour meeting after church for our Wednesday Awana. So much info overload and next Saturday the core teachers and me are going to an all day training. Seriously!!
Last night went great! The comedian we went to see was hilarious! The restaurant however wasn't that great. There really were not many choices there weren't deep fried or covered in oil. But I didn't touch the desserts or breads so I was pleased with that. Of course my weight was still up almost a pound this morning. I know it's sodium!
I should go workout but I just don't feel like it, ya know? 
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ChelleTrell. Your hike sounds wonderful. In April I went and visited my kids on the east coast and my son was in MD at the time. He took us hiking along the Potamac. I was always in the back trying to catch up. He would say why are u so slow. Because I’m trying to breathe and climb at the same time. Your legs are twice as long lol. It’s a great way to exercise
Trooworld. If one day you find yourself with that same yoga instructor just hold your ground and call her out on her BS. She is there to assist you. The whole point of yoga I think is being where you are in that moment not where others think you should be and one day you might look back and be farther along the path. Woohoo on your weight loss. I want the chicken shawarma kebab salad. I love shawarma. I like lamb better but the chicken is healthier for me.
Teresaw1020. Ask cbabie about Trello while you are having coffee. It has helped enormously with my menopausal brain. Cbabie and I live far apart. She would hate it if I was close enough to nag her everyday. But we do videotalk on Marco Polo. I know that not wanting to work out feeling so well.
I stopped taking my diuretic in my blood pressure pill on Wednesday because it increases my risk for skin cancer which I’ve had once all ready. Since then I’ve gained 6.6 lbs. I had pizza over the weekend but the rest of this better be fluid retention. I told cbabie I feel like I’m going to end up like the Michelin Man.0 -
Hey everyone, had a good weekend, did go off track a bit but not much, did a weigh-in last evening and I was down to 53.5 kgs, which is good but this week’s goal is to be below 53 kgs
Have a packed week ahead, hope I can keep away from the carbs and make the right choices
Somehow Monday mornings aren’t very good for me but looking forward to my workout back and biceps today
Anhyhow have a great week ahead everyone
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Morning all!
I had a horrible headache all day yesterday. I have set up an eye appt for this afternoon. I have been putting it off because of finances, but my eyes are more important...kind of like our health. LOL
@TeresaW1020 Yes my church, is about 200-300 people..we are going through some changes..so that always causes people to drop away AND some to come. LOL I am glad you are here!!
@trooworld Great job on all your pre prep work. YOu are doing so great!! Please take care of your knees...no knee replacements are needed!!!
@krupalip I don't really think most people like Mondays...LOL However, to me they are a fresh start day, so It gives me hope each week. Enjoy your workout...
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Hey everyone!
Today was weigh in day and I’m happy to say I’m only .3 lbs away from losing 10lbs total since I started weighing myself. I have a trip to Disneyland this weekend for a bachelorette party. I’m going to try to eat on the lighter side throughout the week and work out everyday so the weekend won’t be too bad.
theslightedgeforever. I’m a shorty too! Tall people will never know our struggles. lol
trooworld. Ahhh it feels so good to be back and in a better state of mind. So thankful for everyone’s support. I put a page in my journal for NSV’s excited to start using it. Also I would love you Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Rice recipe.
TeresaW1020. Great job not eating breads and desserts when you went out! Both of those foods are my weakness.
Krupalip. How was the back/bicep workout? I’ve been doing some small videos on Fitness Blender that involve weights and I’m really enjoying it.
cbabie. Glad to hear you made an optometrist appointment, I hope your headaches go away soon.
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Krupalip. You are very close to that 53 kg. Just keep working your program
Trooworld. Thanks for the link. I gained another 2.5 lbs today. Yippee. Not. Eventually it will have to leave, right? Right now I’m focusing on my behavior and choices. Which were good today. If your pain doesn’t go away go see a dr. Pushing through it is not always the best plan. I did that when I hurt my knee getting on an airplane. Eventually the knee pain went away but settled into my foot. Then went to my toes. I did something with a ligament or tendon because now after all these years I have a problem stepping up on a curb without tension. Maybe wrap it before going on walks
cbabie. Glad to hear you are taking care of your eyes. You need them to roll at me when I nag I had a headache too. Mine was bp related. I’ll be glad when my body adjusts itself
ChelleTrell. .3 is nothing. You’ll get there. Do you have a planned reward? I keep shrinking. I’ve lost 2 inches since high school.
I started my weight training. Did all my “pushing” body parts. Along with a small walk and some stretching0 -
Hey all,
@cbabie Monday mornings can be a drag no doubt but somehow the endorphins kicked in early during my workout and I felt so good about myself, my trainer increased the intensity of my workout yesterday and that gave me a boost too, as I realised I was pulling weights of 20 kgs plus which I haven’t ever achieved, so yeah going to look forward to Monday’s from now on. Hope you feel better soon
@chellTrell hey how are you, congrats on meeting the 10 lbs goal it’s awesome, I had a great workout yesterday, started with dead lifts and did resistance workout on my biceps which is a killer, will check out fitness blender videos, everyone’s talking about them
@trooworld you seem to be a fantastic cook, should take some pointers on meal prep from you for sure
@theslightedgeforever how have you been, I am
Hanging in there, every time I see the scale move down it gives me some sort of adrenaline rush to push myself harder and stay on my diet plan
Have to travel this weekend on a big family trip, which is gonna be taxing with kids and in- laws to take care off
Anyways guys have a great day, my leg workout beckons!!!0 -
Hey everyone! Hope you’re having a good Tuesday so far. I’m about to get ready for work, I’ll be there all day. There is a farmers market today very close to my work so thinking of stopping there on one of my breaks to pick up some avocado and grapes. I like snacking on grapes cuz they satisfy my sweet tooth.
theslightedgeforever. Ya know it’s funny I haven’t even thought about rewards. But now that I’ve almost hit 10lbs I do wanna celebrate that. What do you usually reward yourself with?
krupalip. Fitness Blender is awesome. I have an Apple TV so I can send/watch the videos on my TV. I have a few Jenny Ford cardio videos I love so I pause them right before the “cool down” and do a short Fitness Blender video that involves weights. And then I finish the “cool down”. It’s been working for me pretty well.
trooworld. Thanks for the recipe! Excited to start really meal prepping and also I just love the Instant Pot. I hope donating blood doesn’t leave you feeling out of it for the day.0 -
Good evening everyone!
@ChelleTrell, Good job on almost getting to your 10 lb. mark! So what kind of foods do you make in your Instant Pot? I was dying to get one and now the most think I do is cook my dog's chicken in it.
@trooworld, How did you do with the blood giving? That is so great that you give. I probably should but it's incredibly hard to find my veins and I just hate it! A couple of years ago I was in the hospital for a week with pneumonia and those people stuck me so many times trying to get a good vein that I came home looking worse than when I went in.
That buffalo chicken recipe looks awesome! I pinned it for future use.
@theslightedgeforever, what kind of weight training are you doing? I really do want to start doing something but no way am I up to what trooworld does with her BodyPumping.
@cbabie, how did your eye appointment go? Your eyes are very important that is for sure, but yes it can be so expensive!!
So, today was busy. I have Tuesday's off from work and went to my Weight Watcher meeting and was thrilled to have lost another 1.2 lbs for a total of 40.8! I've been on MFP for 27 days now and have lost 4.4 lbs. I really think this double tracking is paying off! There were two ladies in my meeting who are very new and we're talking about how the 0 point foods were so confusing for them and one lady had a big gain because for some reason she thought it was OK to eat all the 0 point foods she wanted. I told them both about my double tracking and how it's working for me.
I also got my hair cut and colored and after that, I was starving so I went through the Chic-Fil-A drive through and I had it all planned out. I ordered a 12-piece grilled chicken nugget, medium fruit cup, diet lemonade, and a zesty buffalo sauce, which was supposed to be 4 points. But once I drove off and found a parking space to scarf my food down before going shopping, I discovered that I had 12 regular chicken nuggets. Ugghhh! Those suckers were 9 points!! But I ate them all because I wasn't getting back in that long line. I'm still all good with points and calories tonight. I just don't get a big bowl of popcorn tonight!
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Krupalip. Sounds like you are enjoying your workout. Enjoy your time with the family.
Trooworld. I’m the same way with recipes. When I do “wing” it my husband says this is good make it again. I say I can’t. I have no idea how Can’t remember what I did. I hope you enjoyed your rest day. I did
ChelleTrell. I like snacking on grapes too. That’s my go-to along with 2 Oz light Gouda I have a list of rewards on my vision board. Different activities get different rewards. Activities are x number of days in cardio fit bit range, x number of days with blood sugar readings below 120, reaching a new decade of weight, I know there are probably 3-4 more on there. Then rewards are paired with activities. Some rewards include new pajamas new outfit. New pair of shoes. Earrings and necklace new magazine subscription or new Kindle book. Mainly it’s things that I normally wouldn’t buy because I say oh that’s too much or I don’t need it. Price tags don’t matter in this game. I earned it.
TeresaW1020. I’m the same way with veins. But I used to give all the time because I’m O- Then I became anemic and now they won’t let me donate. I’m a baby beginner on weights. I used to lift regularly but haven’t in about 10 years Now that I think about it the weight piled on in the last 10 years. I made a Trello board just for my weights and put the exercises with the links on there for reference. 2 exercises per body part. I think it’s 5 body parts on Monday and Thursday. Then 4-5 on Wednesday and Saturday. I just googled the body part I wanted and chose. I didn’t want to do the same exercises I’ve always done. Although it’s much faster that way Eventually I’ll learn those too. It depends what kind of equipment you have available. Woohoo on your weight loss. Your plan is working0 -
Wow, we have all been quiet! I had to go in search of this thread.
Work has been very busy but I think I see a small break in the chaos, which is good because my husband's youngest son, his wife, and their 5-year-old daughter are coming next Thursday. I don't have the house ready or everything figured out about what we do with a 5 year old in the Georiga heat. I know we are going to the Atlanta aquarium on Friday so that is one day taken care of, but no idea yet for Saturday. And of course, I'm stressed about eating out for two days. Ugghhh I will think about it tomorrow!
Have a good night everyone!!
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Trooworld. You did a lot of positive things so think about those. Next time you will do better
TeresaW1020. I have the thread bookmarked by clicking the little star at top right. Do you have a yard and a sprinkler? That’s always cheap fun for a 5 yr old. Adults too plus you can get a bit of exercise by running through the sprinkler. Lol. Coloring books. Kids don’t know how to play anymore except with handheld devices.
I had minor surgery on my left backside to remove precancerous cells. So 6 stitches and can’t exercise for a week due to location and internal sutures. I tried to get him to let me just walk but he said due to location they would always be pulling. So.....
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Hi everyone!
@theslightedgeforever, I hope you heal up quickly and listen to your doctor! I always hate when something derails my exercise and then I have to start over. But you can and you will!
@trooworld, Your day sounds awesome! I wish I could physically go shoe shopping but I wear a wide so I order my shoes online. I'm hoping that with more weight loss maybe my feet will skinny up too! Happy anniversary! Can't wait to hear what you had the French restaurant.
My day was pretty good. I got a lot of stuff oon my work to-do-list crossed off and that always makes me happy. Of course, that also means I now have room for more stuff! Tomorrow I have to drive into Atlanta (about an hour away) for an all day conference thing for our church Wednesday Awana Clubs that we do for the kids. I'm the secretary for the Awana and will be with 4 other ladies who are leaders. They are going to feed us lunch which is a little stressful because I have no idea what I will eat, but I will just have to do the best I can. I also won't be getting any exercise in. Oh well, such is life. You all have a great evening or day....depending on when you read this! 0 -
GM everyone
@theslightedgeforever - Glad they caught it before it became something more. Did you notice something or did they pick it up another way.
@trooworld - Happy anniversary - hope the restaurant turns out nice. My 38th wedding anniversary is next week. I am not saying anything - see if DH remembers
@teresaw2010 - do you have a pool in town or some sort of water centre, movies in the cool are great.
@cbabie - How did the eye check up go?
I am still here but it seems I am getting on over my weekend. Hope everyone is well
Thanks
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Trooworld. Sounds like you have a nice weekend planned. Enjoy. Happy Anniversary
TeresaW1020. I have a wide foot too but not at the online stage. Because of weight I’ve went from a size 7 to a 9. I wonder if my feet will get skinny again. I have Fred Flinstone feet and won’t wear sandals. That would be a great NSV. How was the Awana conference. Control the things you can control and manage the rest. That’s all you can do.
On a good note. I have an NSV because I stopped the diuretic my blood sugar is at the lowest in six months.
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Trishastime. This is my 4th procedure. I had skin cancer in November on my nose so now I get body checked every 6 months. Before that I was going once a year. My second procedure was a mole that was hidden under a layer of flab. It was precancerous. It was on my bikini line. I haven’t seen my toes in years how am I supposed to find anything there. Lol. Luckily it was swimsuit weather and needed to get out the garden shears. Otherwise who knows if I ever would have found it. So do a body check ladies. My skin cancer just looked like a small pimple on my nose.0
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Trooworld. Thanks for the app info. I just downloaded an App called Strides. Only for iOS though. It’s a habit tracker but I’m using it for my boundaries list such as I only eat sweets 1-2 times a week I like wedges too but like you say none I find dressy enough so my feet hurt when I go out.
Gemwolf How are you doing on your food plan
Wow that was easy. Where is everyone?
My food was good today. I’ve pre-tracked food for tomorrow. Need to up my water intake and of course no exercise til Thursday
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@trooworld, I hate leaving my Maggie Mae at the kennel but we also won't leave her in her crate more than 4 hours so she goes in about once a month. We take her to a really awesome place that has webcams. All she does is run around and around in circles. She comes home exhausted because she just won't chill out. That app sounds fun! I might have to give it a try. I love my apps!!
@theslightedgeforever, you are so right about the importance of checking over our skin. My husband has moles everywhere and has two cancer scares in the last 10 years. I'm always looking him over to make sure something isn't looking weird and he goes once a year to the dermatologist. As diligent as I am with him, I'm not so much on myself and I probably should change that. I will look at your app too!
@TrishasTime, We have a really nice pool in our subdivision and my husband told his son about it yesterday. So we will see. I'm going to buy some coloring books and puzzles for her in case we just end up hanging out at the house most of the day on Saturday.
Well, the Awana conference yesterday was OK. Some of the classes I took fell short of what I thought they would be. There was nothing at all for being the Awana secretary so I took some classes I thought would help me with my Sunday school and children's church teaching. One lady was great and talked about object lessons, which kids love. Another class was on how to be an effective storyteller and all I got was a basic explanation of what a story is. Not so helpful in how to be engaging with kids.
Lunch consisted of a Chic-Fil-A sandwich, bag of chips and a Klondike bar. Do you know that a Klondike bar has 13 points!! My lunch was 27 points!
So, yeah my weight is up almost a pound this morning but that's OK. I will work hard the next two days to try to get it off and maybe some more.
Have a great day!!
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Morning all!
I am so sorry that I have been MIA, I have been totally crazy busy. My granddaughter was in the hospital on Wed to start the inducement process and I had to be there with her all day, it turned into her daughter being born Thursday in the wee hours of the morning. Then I have been at the hospital with her all week, she got to come home Friday afternoon..So I have been playing great grandma, helping her with feedings, changes and helping her to get some sleep...she is suffering from migraines...poor thing. So my eating has been what ever is quick...so not good. But those are little life bumps.
I will catch up on personals hopefully later...If not I start afresh...LOL I am on my way out the door to church...several people out and it seems I have many hats to wear today.
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Morning everyone
It is Soooooo COLD here, we have ice on the lawns each morning. Although we just had a lovely weekend with the sun shining through and I was able to get out for a couple of walks. We have never put our 2 dogs in a kennel, we pay someone to house sit and that way they still get their routine. As o shoes, I must say that after the series of hip operations, I can only wear flats
I am sad about that but a least I can walk
@cbabie - Congratulations on the safe arrival of your great great grand- daughter. Can we see a picture please
@gemwolf - Hi five for a very nice loss
@trooworld - I am sorry to hear that your anniversary dinner was not up to expectations, it sucks when you pay good money for food that is underwhelming. As to the cupcake - draw a fresh line. How does the gain go in your diet bet thing or does the weight thing only matter at the end? I do not think, I could take pictures of everything I ate ( too time consuming for me). I would rather talk to you guys instead . You asked how I felt about 38 years, for me it is just another day. I am more into what DH does for me everyday. He is my rock and I think I am his.
@theslightedgeforever - Thanks for the info on the app - I will download and check it out. I am hoping it is not just for food habit, but can include exercise habits.
@teresaW2010 - I feel for you as well...One foot is somewhat wider than the other, so for special occasions, I actually get shoes made to fit. How is the visit going?
Well I got up 10min early so I could get on here, but I need to get to work
Happy Monday everyone
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Hey everyone, it’s good to be back on MFP, haven’t got the the chance to log on since Friday, been very crazy, last week was a total mess and traveling with family on the weekend was a disaster for my weight loss, gained 1 kg in the past few days....thanks for eating badly, all the hard work I put in previously seems to have just vanished into thin air...
Good to read about everyone
@cbabie congratulations on becoming a great grandma , must be so exciting
Starting this week with another resolve hope I can make it through since my trainer is gonna be MIA for 3 days and there are 2 public holidays this week plus my hubby’s birthday
Just anxious about needing to achieve my goals, going astray way too often
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TeresaW1020. Does the conference have a feedback section so suggestions could be made. Sometimes our expectations exceed reality. That lb is probably sodium bloat from the chic fil a and the chips
Cbabie. Find some time to take care of you. Put your own oxygen mask on first
Trooworld. Another good app is Loop. It’s for Android. I had to go look up a different app for my friend for the same reason. But she has an iPad and so she can use Strides on that. Well despite the frustrating dinner I hope you had a good anniversary. Your gain is just a small bump in the road
Gemwolf. Hooray on your loss. I had a loss but it doesn’t really count as I gained due to stopping diuretics so it was a part of that. I’m still up about 3 lbs from that gain. But I’m working on it. Not being able to exercise is not helping
Trishastime. That’s good that you had house sitters. We used to have to board our cat all the time every year. We would say you’re going to the spa. I forget your seasons are opposite. Sweat is a constant these days. The app can include anything you want up to 7 habits. They have custom or template habits. I used 6 custom and 1 template. That’s nice you and hubby have such a great relationship. I want both the everyday stuff stuff and once a year celebration. Lol. DH is more the everyday type. Each year I say would it kill you just once. Lol. But we celebrated 30 years this year so all is good.
Krupalip. I keep a List called obstacles and solutions on my Trello board. When I run into these situations I try and figure out a plan for next time. It’s figuring out a balance between enjoying life and reaching your goals. I extend my boundaries just a bit but I’ve done it ahead of time so there is no guilt. Guilt and shame take me down the rabbit hole versus me giving myself permission. My body My rules. Thus the reason I started using that app Strides. It has my boundaries on it for me to see and show my progress.0
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