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

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  • TeresaW1020
    TeresaW1020 Posts: 3,231 Member
    Hey everyone!

    @cbabie , congratulations on your new great-granddaughter! How awful to have a new baby and be suffering from migraines. She is blessed to have you helping so much! :)

    @trooworld, bummer that the restaurant wasn't that great. I hate when that happens! If I'm going to blow my points I want to dream about that meal weeks later. But you just gotta move on, which is what you are doing by going to BobyPump and prepping your meals. You got this, girl!! <3

    @TrishasTime, funny how you are complaining about the cold and trooworld and me are complaining about the heat. I'm soooo ready for fall and this stinking 90-degree weather to move on and visit you for a while. :D

    @theslightedgeforever, I did provide feedback to the conference. I also lost the weight I gained from the Chic-fil-a.

    So, I came home and walked for an hour on my treadmill. My feet will hurt the rest of the night but I don't care. I have weigh-in tomorrow and really hope to have a good loss. Then hubby's family is coming and I will probably gain it all back. But that is OK because I know that the key to doing this lifestyle is to get right back on it and try not to treat every meal like it's my last meal.

  • TrishasTime
    TrishasTime Posts: 588 Member
    Morning everyone

    Wen totally off the rails yesterday. One of our very good friends rang to apologise that he could not come to H's surprise birthday party as he has just be diagnosed with kidney cancer. Growth is about 2.5cm - He will be in surgery the day before. He is our age which is 60 he has already suffered through 2 heart attacks, had a stomach bypass and went from +200kg to about 90kg. I am proud of him an oh so grateful that he lost the weight otherwise the cancer might have been hidden behind something. We have known his friend for over 40 years and he is very special to us. That together on hearing some bad news on one of our investment properties just put me in a spin Unfortunately I went to my comfort food and drink.

    @trooworld - I am so glad you had a nice anniversary. I hope you have a great time a body pump :)

    @theslightedgeforever - Yes indeed, I downloaded the app - now I need to spend some time with it - thankyou. So many events happen this month. Within the space of 4 weeks, we have our anniversary DH and my birthday, our son's both and both dad's birthday so in the end it is one big celebration except this year where they are coming to DH's surprise birthday.

    @TeresaW2010 - Great work in the treadmill Fingers crossed for you today

    @krupalip - I had a very bad day calorie wise yesterday, so I know what you mean. I have just drawn a line and said today is a new day.

    Well it is pouring with rain and has been all night. I have an work application user group meeting to go to this afternoon, so will be late home

    Happy Tuesday everyone


    Trish
  • theslightedgeforever
    theslightedgeforever Posts: 2,483 Member
    Trooworld. Sorry about the app. Same thing happened to my friend. You sound mentally ready for this upcoming week

    Teresaw1020. You have a great attitude. Yaaay on that chic fil a loss

    Trishastime. Sorry about your friend. He’s been through so much. Yesterday is behind you and back to your healthy habits. I love surprise parties.

    My food has good this week. Of course no exercise until Friday
  • krupalip
    krupalip Posts: 62 Member
    Hello all,
    @TrishasTime so sorry to hear about your dear friend, hope he has a successful surgery and recovery, he sounds like a fighter after surviving a host of medical issues. Our strategy of taking one day at a time seems best and we will definitely conquer our goals

    @theslightedgeforever thank you for your words of encouragement, you are very wise 😊. I tried to download the strides app on my iPhone but there encountered some problems, will try again today.

    @trooworld thank you for having me in your thoughts, your meal prep sounds great, my in- laws are visiting us for a month, and they are very supportive, my mum-in law especially. It’s gonna be a hectic month ahead for me and lots of family parties but hope to stay on track, have little over. Month to get down to 48 kgs

    Hope you guys have a great day ahead, couldn’t weigh myself this morning, weighing machine has died 😔 for good, will use the one at the gym...it’s leg workout today on my own, missing my trainer
    Anyways have to run off, my gym is calling out to me

  • theslightedgeforever
    theslightedgeforever Posts: 2,483 Member
    WW meeting highlights

    https://youtu.be/7lTCrHkQx9k
  • cbabie
    cbabie Posts: 1,723 Member
    Morning all, I am a little more rested this morning. This week is very busy outside the home, but helping with a newborn is also busy and tiring. I am reading this book called The Sweet Spot and it talks about the busyness of our lives and how we look at it as a good thing. However, they write about a person who was told they had 6 months to live, leaving behind a wife and children....now talk about prioritizing what is important. Also a study done that for 48 hours, these people were not to do anything fun..interesting enough, after 48 hours they said to do the study any longer would be unadvised..as these people were slugglish, crancky, headaches, could not focus...SOOOOOOO
    I say all that to say this...let's keep our healthy lifestyles in front of us, but make sure we keep fun in our lives too!!

    I was up all the night before with the baby and just running on E....but got a little sleep last night and ready for another day. No exercise per say...but no sleep, no exercise..LOL

    @TeresaW1020 She had to have what's called a blood patch to get rid of the migraines...today is a new day!! LOL

    @TrishasTime So sorry about your friend. I agree with krupalip....sounds like a fighter...but sometimes I say out loud..I know I am a fighter, but do I always have to fight? LOL I hope your day today is much better.

    @krupalip Enjoy your family and you will have more control over your health than you realize. It's part of the package of life...you are doing great!!! Glad you are excited to get to the gym.

    @trooworld So sorry both times were a bust...when I read your message about the burger...I thought to myself..it tasted greasy because your taste buds are changing from your healthy eating habits. I remember when I hadn't had Wendys (fast food) for a long time and then one day, I did and it tasted awful...felt like it had been cooked in Lard and was very salty....

    Hopefully I didn't miss anyone, trying to get things done before I leave for the day.....and I wanted to check in here as you all are so good for my mental state of mind..

    Cbabie

  • theslightedgeforever
    theslightedgeforever Posts: 2,483 Member
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    Amazon is offering free book today

    Freestyle 2018. By James Wilson
  • TeresaW1020
    TeresaW1020 Posts: 3,231 Member
    @trooworld, you sure aren't hitting it out of the park with your restaurant choices. :D I agree that cooking at home can so often be a better choice. Especially if you are a good cook and it sure sounds like you are!! Pumpkin spice is one of my favorite flavors too! Last week Walmart had the Dannon Light & Fit Greek yogurt in pumpkin pie flavor. I bought all they had and this week they didn't have any. Ugghhh!! :/ I was born in California but haven't been back in over 30 years. Thanks for the skinny vibe wishes. I only lost .4 this week but that is OK. I upped my exercise over the last two days and I know that will cause some water retention. Hubby said I was looking good in my jeans.....so!! B)

    @Trishastime, so sorry to hear about your friend. Hopefully, his weight loss will help him during treatment. I know it's easy to turn to food for comfort but that doesn't usually help. Feels good at the moment though, doesn't it? <3

    Well, my day has been pretty good. I spent two hours in Walmart shopping for the family visit. They will eat dinner with us on Thursday night so I'm making pork carnitas and tacos with all the fixins. For dessert, we will have a fruit salad with a honey lime poppyseed dressing. Pinterest to the rescue!! :) The other two days will be us eating out for both lunch and dinner. I'm going to do my best!

    Since I come here almost every day and I'm getting to know you ladies, I thought I would share a piece of myself with you all. Six months ago tomorrow, I got the call from ex-husband that our 26-year-old daughter had died from a drug overdose. Alisha had battled her addiction for 8 years and it had been an up and down rollercoaster with her that ended in a way I had always feared it would. Actually, I had feared worse. I had feared her being murdered on the street or left a vegetable in a hospital. She died in her apartment, on her bed, with her beloved cat next to her. :'(

    Alisha and I talked almost every day and I spent so much time trying every way I could to tell her that she was worth so much more and that she could change her life. She tried many times but her demons always got the best of her. I prayed for her every day that she would stop trying to destoy herself and it is my absoulute belief that God answered my prayer. True, not in the way I wanted. But she wasn't going to stop and I think He reached down and said that's enough and He took her home. My faith, my husband, my church family have gotten me through these months without her. I miss her every single day and it's usually at night in my bed alone that I let my mind dwell on her. But she has been with me a lot this last week. I've been on this weight loss journey for a long, long time but since Alisha's death, I'm even more determine to walk in freedom. I want to do it for me and for her. :) Thanks for letting me share. <3
  • theslightedgeforever
    theslightedgeforever Posts: 2,483 Member
    Krupalip. Enjoy your time with the family. Although I know that usually means extra food around. Keep your NYC goal in the forefront of your mind. Maybe even change the wallpaper on your phone to a pic of NYC. Something that will excite you.

    Trooworld OK now you can get back on track. You aren’t going to win that money in Healthywage if you keep going down this path. Because then it turns into a habit. Believe me. Been there done that. I’m the same way about the beef and cheeseburgers. I’m not wasting my calories. So now you know you can check that restaurant off your list. Fall-I’m ready for fall weather. Plus pumpkin stuff everywhere.

  • theslightedgeforever
    theslightedgeforever Posts: 2,483 Member
    edited August 2018
    Cbabie. I think the greasy cheeseburgers are the best. Juicy. As long as the beef is good. But I’m limiting mine to once a month. That’s my boundary. Although I had the same experience at Wendy’s when I was on vacation. It’s not my taste buds I think it’s Wendy’s. It’s good you found some time to check in

    teresaW1020. Hubby compliments are the best as they see us everyday. I take any loss no matter how small. I cook a lot from Pinterest. That fruit salad sounds good. Do you know where you will be eating so you can research the menu and calories ahead of time. I’m so sorry about your daughter. I know usually words are not enough but we are too far apart for me to give you a hug. I’m not a hugger either. Milestone anniversaries are hard to get through. It’s so easy to turn to food for comfort. I pray you find peace and comfort along with strength and freedom. You can do this. ❤️

    Went to clinic for echocardiogram. It’s been 5 years since I’ve had one so just to see if I still need my heart meds. Plus wearing a Holter monitor. For those that haven’t had one a 24 hour EKG. Thursday I get my stitches out. Food was good again today.

  • krupalip
    krupalip Posts: 62 Member
    Hello everyone, sorry didn’t have time to log on yesterday, spent all day cooking for my DH since it was his birthday, made all his favourites while he was working...then my parents came home and had a good lunch with them, couldn’t hold back on mum’s cooking (it was sort of a potluck)
    But had a healthy dinner last night which was good

    @theslightedgeforever thanks for the great idea about changing the wallpaper on my phone, I am just going to find one right now. Hope your EKG was normal, take care

    @TeresaW1020 I am so sorry for your loss, you are such a strong person for enduring so much and still staying on track with your weight loss. You are an inspiration

    @cbabie hope you are doing well and so is your great-granddaughter, Please take care of your health and don’t exert yourself too much

    @trooworld quite a scare you had with vertigo, take care please

    Ok got to go, hope my trainer is back, see you all bye have a great day ahead
  • theslightedgeforever
    theslightedgeforever Posts: 2,483 Member
    Trooworld. I won’t know til I go back to my dr in 3 weeks. I’m going to resume exercise on Friday. I get the stitches out in the afternoon. I want to stick to my schedule. Friday is my yoga day so that will be easy but getting back into the routine will take a bit. Yeah on getting back on track. Do they know what is causing the vertigo?

    Gemwolf. Go look. It may still be free. I’ve seen that happen.

    Another good food day for me
  • cbabie
    cbabie Posts: 1,723 Member
    Hi Everyone,

    I am crazy busy this week...which having a newborn in the house doesn't help either..LOL However, not great on the eating but better. I am on my way out the door and will be gone most of the day only to come home and cook and run out the door again until about 10;...ugh but trying to track and have done good so far this week.

    I will try to touch base tomorrow with everyone. I am sorry I can't reply back to all, short on time this morning.

    I am glad to see everyone sharing their day and wins and losses....

    Cbabie
  • ChelleTrell
    ChelleTrell Posts: 49 Member
    Hey everyone!

    So last week I went to Disneyland for my best friends bachelorette party. I am her MOH so I was busy coordinating and planning the entire time, hence my absence from the message board. Planning a Disney bachelorette party for 8 girls was quite the project but everyone had a great time especially the bride so I’m happy with how it turned out. I KNOW I ate over my calorie goals on all of those days, I’m hoping all the walking helped with at least some of those extra calories. I also got food poisoning on the trip so I’m not sure how that effected my calorie intake/weight. I got back on Tuesday and went straight to work on Wednesday cuz my boss is in town visiting my shop. These visits are always a little stressful so I haven’t been eating normally. I’m not eating more, just not how I normally do. I also started my period yesterday. Go figure the first day back at work with my boss in town and then that happens. So I decided not to weigh in this week just because there has been so much up and down with my body and I don’t know that it will accurately reflect my weight. After this week my schedule will be back to normal and I don’t have any trips planned until end of September. I can’t wait to get back into the groove of weighing/tracking food every day, working out consistently, and taking real days off work lol.

    I hope everyone is having a good week so far!! Does anyone have fun plans for the weekend?
  • theslightedgeforever
    theslightedgeforever Posts: 2,483 Member
    Trooworld. I had to go Google and see if everyone has crystals in their ears 😀 I didnt know was that something you did yourself or not. Lol. I hope this passes soon. Woohoo on positive points.

    Cbabie Have you had any NSVs this week?

    ChelleTrell. Disney trip sounded fun. Any girls trip is fun I think. Nothing fun on the weekend planned except for some baking. I only do that on the weekend or I’ll eat everything.

    I went to dr. He wants me to wait one more week to exercise. Grrrrrrrrrr was my reaction. I haven’t decided to follow that advice or not. I’m thinking how will a light walk hurt me. It’s not like I’m playing football or anything. I said it’s just some walking. He said just wait another week because of the internal stitches Grrrrrrrrrr. Usually when I can exercise I don’t want to. Another good food day on Thursday
  • ChelleTrell
    ChelleTrell Posts: 49 Member
    Happy Friday everyone!

    This week just flew by for me with such a busy work schedule. I work this weekend but am excited to have Monday and Tuesday off.

    Trooworld. What are you going to meal prep this week? I am so excited to go grocery shopping tonight so I can prep for the upcoming week. I usually eat the same thing for lunch everyday (turkey sandwich & fruit) but not sure what I’ll grab for dinners.

    Theslightedgeforever. What are you gonna bake? I have such a sweet tooth if I bake anything I’ll eat it all in one sitting. Sorry you can’t exercise. I know that feeling. When you can you don’t want to and when you can’t you’re suddenly motivated. Weird how that works.
  • TrishasTime
    TrishasTime Posts: 588 Member
    Morning everyone

    How are you all. It is Saturday here in Aus. Gained this week :( but was deserved!! Today is a new day :) We had our anniversary last Thursday - too close to weigh in day to eat Chinese. I am sure that it was not the only hiccup that week.

    @theslightedgeforever - I know it is hard to sit out for another week, but the doctor obviously thinks you should. Maybe he is being over cautious, but I would want to be sure. You can do other things like arm exercises etc.

    @trooworld -best of luck for your weigh in. Hope you balance (ears) settle down soon. My mum had to sleep upright in a chair for a week.

    @chelletrell - Believe it or not at nearly60 - Disneyland I still on my bucket list. I am glad you all had a great time

    @cbabie - A newborn in the home is always disruptive? Does your grand daughter normally live with you? Hope everyone gets settled soon.

    @gemwold110 - Congratulations - that is a nice weight drop.

    @TeresaW1020 _ I was sad to read that your daughter died, thankyou for sharing. It might be very motivating to do this for your daughter. Hope you had a nice time with the family visiting

    Trish

  • theslightedgeforever
    theslightedgeforever Posts: 2,483 Member
    ChelleTrell. I think I’m going to make cheese Danish pastries. Although I’m in a bread making mood. I found myself on a site going ooh that looks good and ooh that looks good. I have more problems with breads than sweets so maybe not.

    Trishastime Dr said definitely no weights. I could just flail my arms around. Lol. He’s more worried about the sweat and the dissolvable stitches. So I guess I’ll sit and read my bookclub books. Lol. I finally got to Disney at 41. I was such a child. Made my kids stand in line 3 hrs so I could get a pic with Mickey Mouse. My son was playing in a baseball tournament there or otherwise might still be waiting to go.
  • TeresaW1020
    TeresaW1020 Posts: 3,231 Member
    Good morning everyone! I thought I would pop in to make sure you were all behaving. :)

    I'm sitting here trying to figure out what to do today. My husband's youngest son, his wife, and their four-year-old daughter arrived Thursday evening. I fed them pork carnitas (best EVER!) and fruit salad. Yesterday, we went to the Georgia Aquarium for the day and then ate at a local restaurant, were I wayyyy overindulged. :/ It's OK, I'm going to try to behave more moderately today. *fingers crossed!*

    My issue for today is my husband. He spent the whole day yesterday sneezing his head off. We thought (and prayed) that it was allergies. Last night the coughing started and then the throwing up. He is sick. So, I'm kinda stuck with his family today and trying to figure out what to do. I'm thinking a movie and hoping the 4-year-old might like the new Christopher Robin movie. We were going swimming but of course, it's going to rain today as well. Ugghhhh!!! So we will see when they get here this morning. Wish me luck!! ;)
  • theslightedgeforever
    theslightedgeforever Posts: 2,483 Member
    TeresaW1020. It’s more fun misbehaving 😜. I see someone else misbehaved too. So back to good choices. That’s always the good thing is that we can get back on track at the next meal. Sorry to hear about your DH.

    Trooworld pizza sounds good. I think I’ll make a flatbread pizza. That will be less than take out too. Of course your hubby’s recipe sounds better. Eeyore is my favorite Winnie the Pooh character. So how was WW weigh in. I’m still sitting here doing nothing. I talked to my daughter who is a Surgical Assistant and she says to wait because of the type of stitches they used.



  • cbabie
    cbabie Posts: 1,723 Member
    Good evening all,

    I am sitting here wanting to go to bed, but can't just yet. I have another fun filled next few days. I was so overwhelmed today, I was all out of sorts. Mad at myself, because I just take on too much and want to do it all. Then realize I can't...ugh. I want to read all the books, be creative, join every group..so my eating is garbage...ugh
    I haven't even exercised in a week...not much sleep either. I will be glad when this week is over..LOL

    @TeresaW1020 I am so sorry your DH is sick...I hope you found something to do...Just relax and enjoy the time with them...Maybe they want to just stay in and play games or visit. LOL

    @TrishasTime I am sorry about the gain, but you also know it will come off..Life happens sometimes and we know we won't stay in the same season forever.

    @trooworld I think all your meals sound delicious!!! Enjoy your pizza, you have to indulge once in a while or you won't stay the course.

    @ChelleTrell I love turkey sandwiches. I used to eat the same thing every day...a salad with chicken...now it's pb and bread...gotta get back to the old me LOL Yes I have the same problem with sweets...if the bag of sweets isn't open, I am good, but once someone opens it...

    Okay, I need to go to bed, but I know tomorrow I won't get on as my day is pretty full...and I wanted to check in.

    Cbabie
  • theslightedgeforever
    theslightedgeforever Posts: 2,483 Member
    WW meeting highlights

    https://youtu.be/GuXmoOIlJkU
  • krupalip
    krupalip Posts: 62 Member
    Hey everyone, Happy Sunday to you all, headed for my cheat breakfast (loaded with carbs), then rest of the day I will be good. Sorry haven’t been able to log on for the last 2 days, been very hectic with the family, but I do enjoy reading all the posts on the board

    @trooworld thanks for the wishes for hubby, it’s good you gave yourself a break from working out, what is the base you use for the deep dish pizza, and all the best for your WW meeting. I did try the cauliflower base once, it was okay but not good

    @TeresaW1020 hope your hubby feels better soon

    @trishastime belated wishes on your anniversary

    @ChelleTrell you are so lucky to have Monday and Tuesday off from work,

    More from me later have to run, laying out breakfast for the family
  • krupalip
    krupalip Posts: 62 Member
    Hello,
    @trooworld congratulations on your weight loss, hope your migraine didn’t get worse. I am busy with family and I have tonnes of work to get done from home as well, my hubby and I have a design company, I take care of the finances and he is the creative guy, so I work from home and don’t have to commute, that’s the saving grace. I agree about the cauliflower base, doesn’t get crisp at all, hope you have a great week ahead of you

    @theslightedgeforever it was so nice to see your video, got to learn interesting facts.

    @cbabie it’s so good that you make time to check-in on all of us despite your busy schedule, thank you, please get some rest, you need it

    Monday morning blues striking again, I have just 34 days to reach my goal of 48 kgs and it’s seeming so hard, the last bit is always tough. Had an okay weekend in terms of food, just indulged in a bit of ice cream lying in the fridge, which I hadn’t touched the entire week

    I am down to 53.5 kgs, if anyone has any tips to accelerate the weight loss please share

    Hope you guys have a great week ahead love to all
  • theslightedgeforever
    theslightedgeforever Posts: 2,483 Member
    trooworld I never thought of using naan bread for a pizza crust. That would be good. I do love me some good naan and hummus though. That's great news on your weight loss. A loss is a loss.

    krupalip- The video is one I subscribe to on youtube. That's not me. Although it would be nice having lost 75 lbs like she has. Have you been taking your measurements? Size is more important than a number on the scale, I think. Just keep working and you will get there.

    I hope I'm not getting sick. On my left side, I have an earache, sore throat, and a stabbing pain that is intermittent on the left side of my head behind my ear. But I'm hanging in there.
  • krupalip
    krupalip Posts: 62 Member
    Hey everyone,
    @theslightedgeforever I am so embarrassed about my silly mistake, I don't know why I thought it was you in the video. Silly me, I do measure myself every 15 days, there is a slight change but not how much I would like. Since I am short, my arms are very flabby and I have what I call thunder thighs...actually I have lost inches on my hips and thighs but my arms are flabby. In the long run I would like to have a toned body more muscle and very little fat. That is a long term goal to be achieved by the time I am 41. So giving myself a year but the short-term target remains 48 kgs.

    @trooworld I have done my share of being stuck in traffic, I was a journalist in mumbai for 14 years, so yes respite from traffic is a boon. I continue to be on the path of eating clean and doing weights 4 times a week, my trainer increased my intensity yesterday, actually mentally preparing myself for lifting 30 kgs while doing squats

    Target for the week is to break the 53 barrier and touch 52 kgs, have promised myself a massage when I touch 50 kgs, something to keep me going

    Have a great day ahead everyone
  • TeresaW1020
    TeresaW1020 Posts: 3,231 Member
    Hello everyone! I'm glad to see you are doing well. :)

    @cbabie, I hope things settle down soon and that you can get some rest and get in some you time! I was talking with a woman in WW this morning about how we can so often get overwhelmed when we don't say no to things. Life can be busy enough and sometimes we don't help the matter with our need to say yes and do more. I understand!! ;)

    @krupalip, being a journalist sounds fun. I bet you have some great stories and maybe some not so great, huh? I only measure myself every 6 months because I find that the tape can fluctuate depending on where exactly I put it on my body. You will break that barrier. Just don't give up on yourself! :)

    @theslightedgeforever, how are you feeling today? Your symptoms didn't sound so great. :/

    @trooworld, I've been struggling with water too. I have an app that helps me keep track. I just gotta drink the water in order to track. LOL

    Well, life is back to normal. Hubby is feeling much better, which is a huge relief. I hate it when he gets sick! He is 23 years older than me (75 years old) and these days getting sick really throws him for a loop. He is terribly bummed that he missed a whole day with his family. I went to WW this morning and for the first time decided not to weigh in. I weighed in at home and was up 3 lbs. I wayyy overindulged and allowed myself to get carried away with the family. My husband's daughter-in-law loves to eat good food and boy did we eat some food!! :s I got my new Fitbit and it seems to track better than my old one, so that is good. I am hoping to get the 3 lbs off this week and maybe a little more. Just have to work the plan!! B)
  • tulsalo
    tulsalo Posts: 20 Member
    Hello all. I kinda skimmed through the posts I've missed the last couple weeks and I have to say y'all inspire me. Especially those who take the time to write consistently without fail. I've never been great with consistently doing much of anything but I figured I would be better off trying to post as often as I can than quitting all together. I've been tracking everything I eat still (even the indulgences) which seems to take plenty of time to do but at least it's a habit now. My doctor lectured me recently on the importance of exercise and getting my BMI down to healthy so that was unpleasant but perhaps a needed push. Hope everyone has/had a great day and good rest of the week!
  • theslightedgeforever
    theslightedgeforever Posts: 2,483 Member
    Krupalip. If you are silly then most everyone else in the group is silly too except for my sister she knows what I look like. Lol. Most thought it was me at first. Thunder thighs: from my own experience I used to think I had those when they measured 21 inches around. Now mine are in the high upper range of the 20s. What’s bigger than thunder? I realize now it’s all perception on how we view ourselves versus reality. What is your body fat percent?

    Trooworld sounds like you are getting back on track. I need more water too. I have a harder time if I can’t exercise. Thursday is around the corner.

    TeresaW1020. I think you and cbabie have a lot in common. So now you have a baseline on what to do different when family comes visits again. You can make out your game plan ahead of time. I do think officially weighing in is good only for accountability sake. I watch the twins who have had major success with WW and as they say you did it. Own it and move on. It’s a new week. All of our experiences are learning opportunities. I’ll be glad to get my Fitbit steps moving again.

    tulsalo. Consistency has never been my thing either but that’s the one thing that will make me successful so I’m really working on it. I’ve figured out it’s all a matter of habit. Like brushing teeth before going to sleep. Just like you have formed a habit with tracking your food, you can start working on the habits of exercise and checking in here for support and motivation. Just decide how many days do you want to do them per week and build on it. I find it quicker to add my food from my phone than my computer. On my phone if I put in pancakes, it will list all the other foods I usually eat with it and I can go check check check. The website doesn’t do that; at least I haven’t found how to do it on there.

    One more day of sitting
  • krupalip
    krupalip Posts: 62 Member
    Hey everybody, so sorry haven’t replied to posts, dealing with work and family and a headache which didn’t budge till I popped a pill.
    @trooworld hope you are feeling better, good to see that you’re tracking your water intake, even I upped my water intake and realised it does help with losing weight, the body works much better with more water, that’s for sure, how are things with you otherwise?

    @TeresaW1020 hey, how are you, actually I was a business journalist, specifically, a banking and finance reporter, it was awesome but it did take a toll on me, my health and my relationships, so yes it was a great learning experience, no day was the same, lots of hard work and tears but yeah I had a great team to work with for 7 years and then switched jobs for better pay and a promotion. I do wish the inches would shrink as much as the weight but it doesn’t work like that at all, try measuring yourself more regularly it helps to keep oneself motivated

    @theslightedgeforever how are you, I haven’t calculated my body fat percentage, I guess you need a blood test or a special weighing scale, not sure but I need to calculate it and get some answers. I do follow the BMI method which I haven’t calculated for the past few months, I know it’s not just about the numbers on the weighing machine, and I promise to look into the deeper aspects of my weight loss journey

    @tulsalo welcome back, believe me that consistency is a difficult ask, if we were all consistent then we would all have the body and health we desired, so my take on consistency is: it is the majority’s Achilles heel, don’t beat yourself up, we all stumble and fall but you’ve recognised the problem and I am sure you will find the solution, that’s my two bits

    No respite from the rains here in mumbai, so gloomy it’s depressing, going for my upper body workout now, catch you guys later