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theslightedgeforever

Trooworld. I hope you get some rest this weekend. I like your new profile pic

Krupalip. You’ve had an interesting life I think. Yes scales these days have the body fat part. Mine is a WW scale and has that along with BMI and water weight. You could be building muscle and the scale may not change a lot number wise but your body could be losing fat. I’ve had that happen. I haven’t looked in a while but I was about at 40% and I want to be around 25%.

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cbabie

Morning all!
I have just skimmed through all the post. I am so glad to see you all here even when I can't seem to get on . This week has been a dosie...my GGD decided to be a fussy baby all day yesterday. I got nothing done...but get stressed out because I got nothing done...This morning...I heard in my head that I needed to enjoy my "retirement" and my family and life..I just got a a ha moment, seeing my self as always on a mission, always on a project, always on task, always trying to keep moving and NEVER stopping to smell the roses as we used to say. So maybe I can just enjoy life and not beat myself up because I didn't eat just right, didn't post on time, didn't clean on the day I was supposed to and the list goes on...

@trooworld LOL I thought we had another new person...I saw your picture and then I realized it was you.. My oldest daughter loves WW so much she has her whole forearm covered in a tattoo....please take care of your wrist..I used to have to deal with the ergonimics on my job for the accounts I had...and the mouse might work, but it could also be your BodyPump..sometimes we don't realize the way we hold our body and we use the wrong parts..like in the old days doing sit ups and my neck would hurt because I was using it and not my stomach.LOL

@krupalip A journalist uh..that sounds interesting...but glad you got away from the stress and have a job with better pay and less stress...you sound to me as someone who keeps trying and doesn't give up!!! so you are going to get through the barrier...

@tulsalo yes in agreement with others...post when you can...that is better than not at all...see I am learning that to...I am an all or nothing type person..LOL

@TeresaW1020 So glad your DH is feeling better and you enjoyed the family visit....don't worry about the food you ate...it's better to enjoy company/family than to eat all the food you know you should eat and feel like you missed some good family time.

Okay gals, I have to get some stuff done and I am so glad to hear from you all!!

Cbabie

TeresaW1020

Hey everyone!

@tulsalo, consistency has been a struggle for me for most of my life. I always start out strong and then seem to fizzle out. I've been really working on it! Good for you for tracking everything you eat. I try my best to track first thing in the morning and then I just have to tweak it at the end of the day.

@Krupalip, bummer about all that rain you are getting. We were going through a terrible rainy season and I was so sick of it. This morning I walked out to really cool air and had a slight panic attack that all my fall clothes are now too big for me and I'm going to have to get my butt to shopping. Then my husband had a real panic attack when he realized I'm about to spend money! What kind of work do you do now?

@trooworld, love that new avatar! Let me know how that new mouse goes. I spend so much of my time at a computer it's not even funny. I have to force myself to get up and move around most days.

@cbabie, I couldn't agree more about you need to enjoy your life and not stress out so much. I have been really struggling with that lately and even now as I write this I am thinking about a work project I need to do, the dryer just buzzed, and my chicken is sitting the Instant Pot probably overcooking. But if I don't take a moment to write to you all I won't get it done. We gotta keep our joy in life and not let it get sucked out of us.


OK, just wrote to cbabie that I have a ton of stuff to do so I will make this quick. This morning at the staff meeting the pastor wanted updates on everyone's ministries and he included me. I was touched and was able to speak about how stressed out I've been lately. My job and my church volunteer work all merge into one for me and I can't let any of them go, but I also need them to help me out when they can. So our music director who is awesome with graphic design made the bulletin cover for our new series and they were all so willing to help and so apprecitive of me. Made me really stop and remember to be grateful for the blessing this job is. I just need to learn to speak up. OK, dinner has gotta get done. See ya!!

krupalip

Hello, had a very tiring day, so I thought I would wait till I am tucked in to write my post

@trooworld hope your new gear helps your wrists, take care and don’t exert at Bodypump as injuries will always set us back. What kind of produce are you going for this week, can’t wait to get some ideas from your meal prep list... it is always so yummy and creative...also love Wonder Woman on your display pic, very fitting for you

@theslightedgeforever my life has been a rollercoaster ride, but now I am more grounded thanks to my hubby and the kids. I do feel that this weight loss journey I started has given me a purpose and I am doing it for me, so yeah I have learnt a lot about myself through the past 8 months. Traditionally, I was a quitter, not at work but everything else in my life, but this time it has been different, may be because of my approach towards achieving my goals

@cbabie how are you, nice to hear from you, I quit my last job 4 years ago, I run a design company with my hubby who looks after the creative side of the business while I do the rest. I work from home which is good, easier for me and my toddlers. Hope you get some me-time over the weekend

@TeresaW1020 yeah rain is a bummer, especially when I have to take my daughter to school, the rains in mumbai are bad, seriously yucky, nothing romantic about the rains. I am so happy for your weight loss, what fun shopping will be, I am waiting to get under 50 kgs and then will head clothes shopping for my trip to the US. I hope you find great outfits, please post some pics in your new wardrobe

Ok everyone saying good night, have a great weekend

countryaire11

I just started tracking my MFP thru a program at work. I am an online WW member. I'm considering discontinuing my WW membership. I have always followed WW, that's how I have always lost weight. What program do you all like best?

TeresaW1020

Good morning everyone!!

@trooworld, I have friends who do the order online and pick up at both Walmart and Krogers. They love it! Me, I wouldn't love it so much. I go to Walmart every Tuesday after my WW meeting and do most of the grocery shopping and yes some impulse shopping as well. It's my me time...at the Walmart! My husband gets on to me because I don't look at prices when shopping for food. If it's on the list it gets bought!

@krupalip, I love to shop for clothes!! I bargain shop online but once I'm in regular sizes and not plus sizes I will be hitting the stores for sure! I still need to try on everything in my closet to determine if it fits or not for the fall/winter. Some of my shirts are so cute that I'm wondering if I should get them taken in. Or should I just donate and buy new!

@gemwolf, sorry that you have been feeling sick. I have a friend who suffers from IBS. Sometimes just hitting a reset button is the best thing you can do.

@countryaire11, Welcome!! I've been a WW member for over a year and 1/2 and love the program. I'm doing Freestyle which I think is a great plan but I was also being too lazy with the 0 point foods and my weight was stalling. So I joined MFP and now I double track. It's crazy that I can have a 500 calorie difference with the same points. That was an eyeopener!

Well, I'm up early and about to head out soon to visit my friend who is in a hospital that is 2 hours away. She has had a very long road with breast cancer and a few days ago underwent her reconstructive surgery. She is doing pretty good but is so ready for this journey to be over with. I hope to cheer her up and bring her some junk food because hospital food is the worst!

ChelleTrell

Hey everyone!!

I hope you all have a fun relaxing weekend planned. I’ll be at work as usual haaha. So I just got braces on last Tuesday and haven’t been eating very much. I’m also going to have 4 teeth extracted on Monday. It’s weird to be on the flip side of things where instead of eating too much I’m not eating enough. For several days I wasn’t even able to eat half my calorie goal which I know is bad but I just couldn’t do it. Got a bunch of smoothie supplies and oatmeal so hopefully I’ll be able to eat more even though I’ll have missing teeth next week. Wish me luck!

I love hearing everyone’s strategies around prepping for success! You are all so inspiring.

theslightedgeforever

I think I fell into a black hole and have just resurfaced I’m not even going to try and catch up with 11 replies. I’ll just jump in where I am as FLYlady says.

@countryaire11 welcome to the group. I’ve done both programs but switched here when they discontinued the WW community and everything went Connect. Plus I’m prediabetic and my dr wanted me to track carbs and do a moderate carb program. But then I went through this thing where I think I need more beans and lentils, etc plus fall is almost here and that means pumpkin and butternut squash and that destroys my carb limits. So now I just track calories and I’m mindful of the carbs. I have boundaries on sweets and salty snacks which I allow myself 1-2 times per week. When I follow my program I lose weight. Doesn’t matter which program that I follow. I say pick a program that matches your lifestyle. It will be for the rest of your life. It doesn’t stop once you reach goal it is just tweaked a bit.

theslightedgeforever

Trooworld. you are doing great at making healthy habits a lifestyle. We aren’t promised a linear route. It will always be two steps forward and one back I think because we have real life to deal with. It’s a dance. As long as we are making progress we win. That Walmart thing sounds great.

I was busy with hubby and my routine got all out of whack. I’m much more successful when I follow my routine

ChelleTrell. Hopefully your extractions will go well. I have had two and need to get some implants or a bridge. I haven’t decided I’d really like veneers but $$$$ So that’s out.

theslightedgeforever

WW meeting highlights

https://youtu.be/iS1lp8Y4cIA

countryaire11

I tracked all qmweek and weekend. First time in a while. I don't know why weekends are so hard. I'm proud of myself for sticking to it and doing a little cardio and strength training. I hope I can keep up this momentum. For me it is all about mindset. What is frustrating is that the scale didn't move I'm the same as last week.

krupalip

Hello, I had typed a really long post this morning, and somehow it didn’t get posted, so annoying

@trooworld hats off to your determination for getting to your workout, really sorry that you’ve got to get up so early in the morning and then head to Bodypump and then work, you truly are Wonder Woman. Please pass on the Thai lemongrass chicken recipe but don’t have an instant pot, here in India we use pressure cookers, will that do ?

@theslightedgeforever even I am a stickler for following my routine and hate going off track, hope you can get back to your routine soon

@chelltrell hope you have a speedy recovery, focus on getting better and nothing else for now

@countryaire11 don’t worry about the scale in the first couple of weeks, from my personal experience it takes at least 2 and a half weeks for the scale to head down, your body has to get used to a new routine, so stick to the plan and believe me the scale will make you smile eventually. Weekends are tough for me too, some family event always happens and it’s so hard to stick with the diet, but be strong, have a cheat day, that really helps mentally and physically. Hope this helps

Had a good workout this morning after an over-indulgent weekend with family, and yet this morning the scale didn’t budge higher which I was really surprised about, thought I would’ve put on a kilo, but didn’t, may be need to get my weighing machine checked. In any case, going to crash now, have a great week everyone

theslightedgeforever

Trooworld. Excellent job on making it to Bodypump. You are really turning this into a habit. Even when you are tired you went. Bravo!

Countryaire11 that’s great that you tracked. Soon weekends will be just as easy because you will make it a habit and you won’t even think about it, you’ll just do it automatically. Just keep working those habits and the scale will drop

Krupalip. Seems you will always have family related events on the weekend right? That is your normal culture. So you are making the best of it. Fitting it into your lifestyle along with being diligent during the week and your body rewarded you by not gaining a kilo. It’s like putting money ahead of time into a health bank. You never know when you will overindulgence and the calories have been prepaid just waiting for the time you needed to withdraw them. All your previous hard work did that.

I gained 1.2 this week so I’m back to working hard. My account is overdrawn

cbabie

omg, I have been in here so many times to type and I keep getting pulled away into something else all week. I wanted to stop in really quick...From Sat - Tuesdays are so crazy in the mornings...I fight to get on here. I am so sorry.

I had something happen night before last that has just made life real...I was holding my GGD and was trying to get up out of the rocker with no support using only my legs..(which used to be super strong) and fell... we have tile floors...I was so worried about her hitting the tile, my knees took the brunt and she landed on my the bed...I had broken my right knee years ago and usually am very careful with that knee...well I am very sore in my knees and one knee has a big gouge...but baby is safe and beautiful. I was so tired physically and mentally I should have used my arms and not only my legs...It just showed me how out of shape I am and now I am more so in a health mode...I NEVER want my physical to be a reason one of my family members get hurt. That is why I joined WW years ago...after breaking my knee I put on about 30-40 lbs...my first grandson was walking across the floor headed towards an electrical outlet and I couldn't run to catch him...without hurting myself...I did stop him but sat down and cried...hence WW came into my life and lifetime was achieved... well I am in dire need of my physical again...so up the mountain of health I go...LOL Thank you all for being on the board and so supportive. Each one of you pour into me and I hope I can pour back...


Cbabie

TeresaW1020

Hello Everyone!

@cbabie, Ohhh my goodness, what a terrible scare you had! I know that you are hurting but also so thankful that the baby didn't get hurt. Bad knees run in my family and it's one of the reasons I really want to get this extra weight off. I already have issues going downstairs. You can get back up that mountain and we are all here to support you!! *Hugs*

@trooworld, I love seeing what you are making for your meals. So exotic!! I am in a rut and need to get myself out of it.

@theslightedgeforever, I'm right there with you needing to get back to working hard to get this weight off. We can do it!!

Well, I lost 1.4 lbs of the 3 lbs I gained last week. I'm at a big fat zero loss for the month of August. I've had a serious talk with myself...again, and I'm going to really buckle down work extra hard. These excuses have to stop!! There are always going to be parties and life happening and I need to decide what I want most. So, I'm continuing with the challenges I'm involved in and NOT giving up on my goals.

theslightedgeforever

Trooworld. I’ve been doing some walking but that’s it. I went to dr today and I can lift weights again. So that’s next on my program. I’ve just been hungry lately. Trying to stay away from extra food

Cbabie maybe shift your schedule so you can get on here at afternoon or night. This group is part of your health plan.

Teresaw1020. I was reading a book yesterday and it talked about focusing on the results instead of the behaviors. So we want a trim healthy body but procrastinate on exercise, food choices, etc. we want an organized house but put off decluttering. So it said break down the behaviors to make it easy and the results will happen. Change your focus like a camera lens. Close up or far away. Then figure out how to make it easy. Activities have three parts. The getting ready to start the activity. The activity and the result. I get stuck on the starting. Lol. I had an epiphany. I have exercise on my schedule after morning routine and breakfast. I breeze through that just fine. Then I have to go back upstairs and throw my laundry in the dryer and put on my workout shoes and go exercise. That’s the plan anyway. What happens is I go to my room and there is my chair and I tell myself I’ll just finish my tea while I read one chapter then go exercise. So the chair is the cue or trigger. I can’t really remove the chair but I can move the shoes. I will put them along with my water bottle in the hallway on the credenza so when I finish rebooting the laundry I walk by and grab the shoes and head downstairs.

I will figure this out

cbabie

Morning all:

I haven't exercised in so long...just working on maintaining life at this point..LOL My knees still are sore, but getting better. I feel it on the knee I broke with I lift my leg..think..Leg lifts...UGH..the baby didn't sleep all day and fussed all day...it was one of those days...but I joined WW again, since I am a lifetime member and finding the program so far works for me....I am glad to see peas and corn on the zero list...I had to find something to eat as the chicken I made and the veggies were all eaten..people were hungry and liked what I did with the chicken..(my own mix of spices) so I say what can I eat...well as gross as it sounds...two eggs (protein) peas and corn...filled me up and I used up the left overs in my fridge...so win win..

@trooworld I checked out the Imperfect Produce, they are not here yet...but I put myself on the list to be notified when they are..it said I could pre-order..so I guess they are coming soon. Thanks for the heads up. Yes I am one of those that can eat the same thing over and over..LOL I too love looking at your menu when you post.

@theslightedgeforever Yes I am having to work on my routine...some days are better than others...I like how you are figuring your triggers...keep working you are doing great.

@TeresaW1020 Never give up on your goals...keep working them and make small changes and before you know it...you're there!!! zero for the month is better than +2 for the month..

@krupalip Morning! Don't give up on the scale...sometimes we stay and the next week a huge loss...our bodies are a bit fickle..LOL

@countryaire11 Great job on your tracking!!! baby steps and consistency lead to great strides!! You should be proud! Welcome to the board, sorry I didn't welcome you when you first got on here...I am out of my routine and I have to learn change is good..LOL

Okay gals have lots to do and need to keep moving...

Cbabie

allisonlane161

Hi! This is the first time I've seen this thread. I lost a total of 92 pounds on WW over the years and hit Lifetime last April. That's the point at which I stopped tracking points and started tracking calories and nutrients. Still go to weekly meetings, still weigh in once a month for the freebie status. I do love my weekly meetings, although they are severely lacking for Lifetimers. I've lost an additional 5 pounds here. I'm a member of several FB WW groups, but they do a lot of FS bashing and it's getting tiring. So glad to have hit Lifetime, where it's been way less stressful!

theslightedgeforever

Trooworld. I’m one of those people who can eat same lunch and breakfast. I have two different ones I rotate except the weekend but they are the same too. Less decisions less hassle. I do different dinners though. That produce box sounds great.

Cbabie. How about put baby in a stroller and go walk. Or put on a sling and carry while walking. How about swimming or water aerobics while you wait for the knee to get better

theslightedgeforever

@allisonlane161 welcome to the group. Good for you on reaching lifetime plus an additional 5 lbs. impressive! I think people just dont like change. I say to WW people don’t get used to Freestyle as they will be changing it soon. I think partly because nutrition education always changes it seems and partly they will attract people and make more money with a new plan. Lots of people think well the old plan didn’t work but I know this one will. I’ve learned any plan works if you work the plan. The catch is it sustainable the rest of your life. I’ll be glad to learn from you

So finally did 60 min of exercise today between treadmill, lifting, and stretching. Then right in the middle of my lifting my pulley system broke ARGH. So hopefully DH will fix that this weekend. Meanwhile I’ll just have to use hand weights.
My little shoe trick worked. Now to make it a habit.

This week I’m having a problem with food. I’ve been over 5 out of 7 days. I just feel hungry for PB toast. I almost never eat that. I eat 1.5 T on my pancakes every Friday but that’s it. Dont know what my body is craving but it needs to stop

krupalip

Hello all, been struggling with a cold and a bad cough, so missed my workout yesterday but went to the doctor got meds and not feeling better but will go do a mild workout today. Had a pity party last evening and went overboard on chocolate and chips, wish I could be stronger but wasn’t yesterday

@cbabie so sorry to hear about your knee, hope a speedy recovery for you, I do have a lot of family events over the weekends since my in laws are staying with us for a couple of weeks and they are very social people, yes and the scale can be tricky but trying to hang in there and not give up.

@theslightedgeforever I feel once in a while give in to your urge to have PB toast, on your cheat day and glad you’ve started working out again

@allisonlane161 hey Allison, congratulations on your achievements, any advice on how to get through those last lbs which won’t budge and sticking to the plan, would love some advice

@trooworld great to know that your wrists are doing better and loved the link for the Thai lemongrass chicken, it’s a great website for recipes

Ok guys off to the gym wish me luck hopefully won’t give up during my workout thanks to this horrid cold
Have a great day everyone!!!

allisonlane161

krupalip wrote: »

@allisonlane161 hey Allison, congratulations on your achievements, any advice on how to get through those last lbs which won’t budge and sticking to the plan, would love some advice

Thanks for the warm welcome here!

I had a lot of difficulty and it took months to lose, first, the last 5 pounds, and then a long time to lose that last 1.5 pounds. I nearly settled on a doctor's note that my current weight (1.5 over highest goal weight permitted by WW for 5'8) and actually had the note in hand when I hit goal. How did I do it? WW wouldn't like to hear this and maybe it wouldn't work for everyone, but after month's of having to keep paying $44.95, I decided on a Friday I was going to freaking do a sort of fast before my Saturday morning weigh in. I drank a green protein smoothie for breakfast, ate yogurt and berries for lunch, and a huge salad with SF dressing and small can of tuna for dinner, and nothing else. I hit goal the next day and never went above it again. I workout a lot and I worked out before that weigh in, sweat a lot and hadn't eaten much Friday. And I'd do it all over again.

As far as the top thing that got me to goal, my "why" was always my health so my only child didn't have to care for me in old age (I'm 56 now). Then as I progressed, my "why" became to be a better runner with a faster pace. I also have seen some beautiful places in this world (Mt Everest for one) because of my level of fitness. Weight Watchers made it possible.

Jackie aka Allisonlane161

TeresaW1020

@allisonlane161, hi and welcome! Congrats on making Lifetime!! Losing 92 lbs is amazing! That is just about what I needed to lose when I started. Still got a long ways to go but I'm NOT stopping! I hear you about FB groups bashing Freestyle. I am a member of two really great groups and one of them doesn't allow any bashing, which is refreshing. I've left other groups because of the amount of negativity. Having said that I have my own issues with FS and that is why I now double track points and calories, but I love WW and hope to be at Lifetime by the end of next year and enjoy it for FREE!

@krupalip, I'm so sorry you are sick! I hope you will start feeling better soon. In the meantime, you just have to take care of yourself and not overdo it.

@theslightedgeforever, glad to read that the shoe trick worked for you. 60 minutes is awesome! Peanut butter had to leave my life. I would try to regulate myself but just couldn't do it. I now buy the dry PB2 stuff (chocolate is the best!) and I like it but it's much easier for me to control. Have you tried it?

@trooworld, how great that you have a friend coming and that you will both be celebrating birthdays. True that you will probably overdo it this weekend but maybe you can make a pact with yourself to get right back on plan the moment she is gone and finish September strong!

Hello everyone! I just got done doing a 45-minute interval program on my treadmill. I seriously love incline walking! I've been thinking about next month and I've decided to do my best to be 100% on plan for the whole month. That means with exercise, water, points, & calories. I'm joining a challenge on MFP called the Ultimate Accountability Challenge. Sounds intense! So, of course, I have made a lunch and movie date with my sweet friend for Saturday, Sept. 1st. Guess I'll have to start practicing behaving from day one!! Speaking of movies! We wanted to see Mama Mia but it looks like we have missed that boat so I'm going to suggest Crazy Rich Asians. Anyone seen it yet?

cbabie

Oh my, somehow the day got away from me again...I have tracked all my food and went over, but I am tracking and that is all that matters. I feel better and really have no craving for ALL the sugar right now. making better choices, but still no exercise...just life.

@trooworld enjoy your friend, we all have to have life...so enjoy!!!

@krupalip I hope you feel better today!! Thank you and I am just glad I didn't break it again..LOL

@allisonlane161 You are right about the meetings lacking for lifetimers...I once thought about becoming a leader, but decided not to..welcome to this board.

@theslightedgeforever Baby hasn't been outside yet except to the dr...they do things weird now..but I am sure I will put that on my list as soon as the weather gets cooler..

Okay, I gotta run..

Cbabie

ChelleTrell

Hey everyone! I read through the last few pages of comments and it’s so nice to see everyone so active on here. I had 4 teeth pulled on Monday which hit me a lot harder than I thought it would. The first 2 days I pretty much just laid around my apartment watching TV and relaxing. It’s been very hard to hit my calorie goal this week. I admit I haven’t been weighing/tracking as diligently as I should be. Although I know I’m not hitting my goals cuz I’m always hungry for real food and have been on mainly a smoothie/mushy food diet. I go to the dentist again on Tuesday for a checkup and also find out when they will put the wire on my braces.

Trooworld. Have fun with your friend! I know the feeling of wanting to get a bunch of stuff done before friends arrive.

Cbabie. Great job tracking even if you’re going over! Keeping up the habit is important. Something I seriously need to work on.

TeresaW1020. I’ve only heard good things about Crazy Rich Asians. I want to see it but don’t want to go to the theatre cuz I know that delicious popcorn smell will torture me.

Krupalip. Hope the meds kick in and you feel better soon!

TeresaW1020

Good morning!!

@cbabie, good for you for tracking all your food. I've been in the habit that no matter what I eat it gets tracked, but I haven't been as diligent with weighing and measuring. Especially, with the 0 point foods and since I'm double tracking with calories my goal is to be much more aware. Of course that now means more work? Your life is very full so cut yourself some slack. The exercise will for sure begin when that baby starts becoming mobile.

@Trooworld, have a great time with your friend!! We expect to hear all the fun details. And NO beating yourself up for what you might eat. Just enjoy your time together!!

@ChelleTrell, you poor thing!! I think you have all the reasons to not be so careful with tracking and hitting your calorie goal. Hopefully this next week you will feel much better.

So, my plans have changed today and I'm good with it! My friend is a real estate agent and has a client today and I am taking my friend, who had the reconstructive surgery, dinner tonight and of course I don't do things easy so I need to be home to monitor the food. I'm making BBQ pulled pork in the crockpot, baked beans with bacon, homemade coleslaw, chips and store bought cookies. I love to cook but I don't bake! And since I plan to eat some of this dinner too, I'm going to walk a 5K on my treadmill to rack up some exercise points.

Ohhhh and it's a new month so let's celebrate!!

cbabie

Morning all!

I went over yesterday, but I did lose 1.4 lbs this week. That's a plus for me since I ate not all the right foods, only because I was trying to get rid of left overs that no one else would eat, LOL But grateful for the loss.
@trooworld Sounds like you are having lots of fun...I can actually see your smile through your post!
@TeresaW1020 I used to only love to bake and make candies, etc..but I am learning to love to cook and my family has actually like some of my own creations..LOL Enjoy your meal!!! (your right, I will be getting my exercise) I miss my treadmill...someday I will own one again!! I have had one for 10-15 years or more...
@ChelleTrell I am so sorry you are having a rough time of it. don't worry about eating right yet...just get to feeling better and the eating will come forth. Take one day at a time to track...it then becomes a habit...(still working on it) LOL

Cbabie

theslightedgeforever

krupalip I don't really have cheat days. When I do that I tend to go overboard. I do have two days a week where my calories are higher than normal and the other days I compensate by lowering them a bit so I stay around an average of 1521 calories per day or lower. If I exercise, I can lose weight at this formula. I was using PB because I was denying myself some sweets that I wanted. I would have been better off with a bite of chocolate. I don't need much to satisfy me. I hope you are feeling better. When I'm sick I make poor food choices to comfort myself.

Trooworld I do pretrack my food. But sometimes I don't necessarily want to eat the thing I have pretracked. Kind of like you and the lunch you bring. This week I felt like my stomach was an empty hole. Nothing seemed to satisy it. Here's looking at this week will be better. It's fun to go out with friends. Sounds like you had a wonderful time. That Italian place sounded really good.

allisonlane161 Good for you on your accomplishment of Mt Everest. One of my goals is to be in better shape for hiking. I love to hike and in the future would like to take more family hikes and not always be the last one up the hill saying I'm coming (gasp, wheeze, gasp) I'm coming. You can tell you worked very hard for your arms. I love good toned arms. Another one of my goals.

TeresaW1020 Yes I've tried PB2 and don't like it. I'm a picky PB snob. I've tried the natural stuff and funny enough it's just too peanut-y tasting to me. I like what I like I've learned. So usually I only eat 1.5 T per week on Pancake Friday and I'm good with that. I just turned to it this week because I had nothing else to satisfy me in the house. But I changed that. I have replenished my choc stash and it remains in the choc stash place. I'm more comforted in the fact that it's there versus eating it. Occasionally I will dip into it. I used to have a regular Oreo Thinners Thursday routine where I would have 4 cookies and a cup of skim milk. I always looked forward to that. Then I didn't have that need anymore and my boxes sat there for months unopened. Then my son moved home and noticed he started getting into my stash and one day they were gone. So now I have restocked and they are safely on my bedroom shelves. lol So this week it's back to my 1-2 times per week of sweets boundaries. Great job on your treadmill walking. My kids saw Crazy Rich Asians and all loved it. Maybe those 21 Day Fix containers would work for you. They make it so easy to measure. I love to bake and just learning to cook. lol I quit baking because I would eat the stuff but then found I really miss baking so baking is on Saturdays and I give myself enough extra calories to enjoy one piece.

cbabie Good for you for making better choices and getting rid of the sugar craving. Life will settle down and the exercise routine will begin again. Hooray on your loss.

ChelleTrell Getting teeth pulled is hard. So hopefully this downtime will be short and soon you will be back soon on a regular diet. I hate when life gets in the way of my healthy program. lol

Finally got all through these and forgot to hit post. I thought I did. But anyway, here we are.

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