NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL
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@prisoner2food Tell me one good thing that happened today to you
@Trooworld Something funny I just noticed. Guess what I’m having for dinner tonight. Ranch chicken and balsamic brussel sprouts.
@TeresaW1020 it’s hard for me too to watch someone eat something I want which is why I walked away. Otherwise I’ll just give in. They say environment is important to your journey. I like pomegranates too but hate deseeding them. Fortunately my DH likes to. I’ll go look at your holiday link when I’m done.
my neighbor sent me some scrumptious sweet potato casserole. I did good and measured out 1/2 c and ate it like dessert. I had to go back and rearrange my meal plan for the day to fit in those calories but it was so good. I was thinking this is something I could keep in the freezer in 1/2 c portions and pull out when I want something sweet. Way more nutritious than choc cake or Oreos.
Day 5 down and 41 min of exercise.1 -
@TeresaW1020 My mom would have loved that show. We went to see Peter Pan on Ice. We were like kids. It’s nice to experience joy0
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Morning
In response to all who have said do I need to go to a Dr, the answer is no. It's really not an option. I have good parts of the day and not so good parts of the day..I really think it's stress with a pinched nerve. I was supposed to go have a scan done last night to see what oils my body is needing, but my wonderful DGD had my car and chose not to come directly home...still upset over that one. I am going to try to get that done this week.
@theslightedgeforever my food intake sucks...I will leave it there.
@TeresaW1020 I am so sorry you had such a long planning day..but I can only imagine ours. LOL
@TrishasTime Living in AZ, it was hard to get used to no snow at Christmas, but after 30+ years it's normal. LOL I am not sure when I will put my tree up and where it will go.,..we are maxed in our house right now..Baby took over the living room.
@trooworld I am so glad you are back on track and I know you feel better. It rained hard here night before last night. It's a bit colder too. Well at least it will feel like DEC. LOL My oldest daughter said yesterday that she thinks we will have a colder winter this year...I told her to hush her mouth..LOL I hate the cold...makes my bones hurt.
Okay gals I have a busy day, but wanted to make sure I am checking in with you guys. You all are soding sow well and it's even a time of year when you expect some mishaps...so proud of you all
Cbabie0 -
Such crazy days at work the past two days. But a victory for me was not binge eating after I got home, which is my usual habit.
Working nights tonight. They are having a pot luck so I better stay out of the staff room!! Wish me luck.
Karen in BC0 -
Morning all,
I needed to jump on here as I have church today and I have to be there at 7:30 and still lots to do before I get there. I didn't do well yesterday, I really need a break...yesterday was our holiday market at church and we finish up today. I was so tired and stressed from some things when I got home all I did was take care of baby, watch tv and eat...not a good combo. So starting again today...
@prisoner2food good for you not binge eating..I did for both of us. LOL
@trooworld Great job even though you had a rough day at work. Yes for the weekend. I still need those, but I am finding, I really am not getting them. So that is a good goal for me to work towards.
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@cbabie Then concentrate on one meal and do that well. No one will give you a break you need to take one. You don’t want to end up like mom and dad.
@trooworld I’ve been picking the pomegranate seeds out with my fingers or a spoon. I like your way better. Looks like you managed your stress well. Bravo.
@prisoner2food Hooray. You had a success too. That’s the first step of a new habit. I like potlucks. I have a 3 thing rule. I look over all the dishes everyone brought in and I can choose 3 things and then enjoy them. That way I feel like I’m participating and not deprived. No seconds though. I usually get 2 things and dessert which I try to take half a piece. Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone brought in healthy dishes.
Dh and I have the stomach flu. He’s really sick. Let’s hope this passes soon. I ate oatmeal for comfort food instead of eating my planned meal but I’m still within my boundaries. I’m only going to walk 20 min.
So first week on my new plan I lost 5.1 lbs. That’s before stomach flu set in 😉.
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Good morning everyone
ANNOUNCEMENT **** ********* It will be 100 F / 38C here in West Australia today************************
@trooworld - I am here
Sorry to hear that you had a rough day at work. I think that one piece of chocolate is a major win!!. Maybe you can set a roster for Sunday - you in the morning and DH in the arvo.I am glad in am in air conditioning at work today.
@cbabie - I am sure you know what is best for you medically, we are just showing our concern. How old is DGD and what is baby's name? Sometimes you have those "binge days" but you are still here trying so as far as I am concerned it is a win.
@theslightedgeforever - what is the measurement 1/2c mean - is it 1/2 a cup? Great job on following your plan ? how is the water intake going?
@TeresaW1020 - It is always nice just to do something for the both of you.
@prisoner2food - How did you go with staying out of the staff room?
Well it is Monday here and off to work I go. It is a long end of month process today. Decided I am going to set my iPhone alarm and get up every 40 min.
I have packed a green smoothie for breakfast today, we will see how filling that it and if it gets me to lunch time
Take care everyone
Trish0 -
@trooworld I hope you got in your meal prep. That one thing seems to help you the most.
@TrishasTime Thank God for AC right? I can’t imagine what they did before. Yes 1/2c is 1/2 cup. I forgot you use grams Or milliliters. Water intake could be better. I really need to increase it being sick. I have no thirst indicator and if stomach gets too full with liquids it backs up. But trying to change that habit.
Ok back to reading. Day 7 done except I only got in 5 min of exercise. I got on the treadmill and felt lightheaded. I’ve decided to rename my Day 8 as Day 1 and just count seven days. It’s easier.0 -
@theslightedgeforever, so sorry to read that you and DH are sick. I hope you both start feeling better soon!! Congrats on your weight loss. That is fantastic!! Keep it up girl and drink your water!!
@cbabie, I hope you are feeling a little better. Your life is putting so many demands on you and stress is such a joy stealer. It's easy to say, just pray and turn it over to God, but when you are in the thick of it that isn't an easy answer and it can feel hollow at times. But we both know that without Him it could be so much worse. (((hugs)))
@TrishasTime, So glad you have your AC!! That is a good idea to set your alarm to remember to get up and move. I'm trying to get in the habit of whenever I get up to use the bathroom at work I will walk around or even in place and to get 200 steps. Only takes a minute or two and it really adds up. You just need to drink enough water so you have to get up a lot.
@trooworld, sharing the kitchen sounds super frustrating!! Is there any way you two can come to some kind of compromise?
@prisoner2food, staff rooms at this time of year are the worst!! Good for you for staying clear of it.
Good morning! It is going to be another gorgeous fall day here which I'm thankful for. It was so cold over the last couple of weeks that I thought fall had just decided to sleep in and let winter have its way with Georgia.
Yesterday, after church we decided to do a little shopping. Well, I decided and dragged hubby along. We went to TJ Maxx which wasn't as crowded as I feared it might be. We bought the dog more toys because they have the best prices anywhere! I seriously think we need an intervention for our need to buy toys for this little dog. Spoiled is an understatement!! I'm wondering if the humane society takes old toy donations? 
OK, I'm off to work. I get to have two days off this week because the bookkeeper needs to work this Wednesday. So yay for me!! Have a great day!
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Morning all
@TeresaW1020 LOL you should probably call, I bet they do take used toys donations..
@TrishasTime Wow I would hate to think it would be 100 here for Christmas..but if that is all you know, you think it's normal. Kind of like I had to get used to no snow in Dec...when we moved to AZ
@theslightedgeforever Great job on the weight loss. you found something that works
Cbabie
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38 degrees in Australia !!! Wow that is hot. Today it is -1 C at my house and the ground is frozen!
Manage to snack on veggies, and 1 slice of pizza at the pot luck and counted it in my daily tally so all was good!
Today my daughter is being induced to get her twin boys. So excited! Got my lunch packed and ready to go to spend time with her as she labours
Have a great day!
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@TeresaW1020 That looks like you have a great plan in place for steps.
@trooworld you’ve been really productive. Wish I was. Maybe tomorrow. The book sounds good.
@cbabie. Any plan works if you stick to it. That’s the hard part.
@prisoner2food You did so well at the potluck. Woohoo. Congrats on the twins. Is this your first grandchildren?
Another day down and onto the next day. Still don’t feel well enough to exercise. Tomorrow I’m going to try and do half of what I’m supposed to and start building it back up.
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Morning everyone
@theslightedgeforever - Well done on your weight loss. I hope you are feeling better soon. Glad you did not persist on the treadmill when you were light headed.
@cbabie - Yes Hot weather at Christmas is all I know. I have yet to experience snow - but that as well as going to Paris and Germany are on my bucket lists.
@trooworld - Sadly it is not Friday yet
It is hot over here and we still have people with colds and chest infections. I love boos, I prefer the paper /hard copies where you actually feel the pages as you turn it. But I also have ones on my ipad. I am usually into Patricia Cornwell, Harlen Coban, Kathy Reichs, and James Patterson kind of books.
Well beside being warm over here, I have been busy doing long hours again. MY "studio" meeting tonight and I expect a gain, however got to face the music.
Take care
Trish0 -
Hey everyone, sorry haven’t been posting updates as there is too much work to get done, younger daughter starting school (playgroup) and just life taking over
Have been reading all the posts, don’t have much time to write, have to go for my workout
Stay strong, love to all
@TrishasTime it’s hot here in mumbai too, it’s hot during the day but evenings are generally cooler, stay hydrated0 -
@trooworld It’s so hard to take it easy. It seems every time I get back in the mood and groove to exercise something happens. No energy at all so not even my half attempt at exercise worked. Listen to my body......
@TrishasTime I want to go to Germany too. I have ancestors in Bavaria. Supposedly there is some little church where my gggggrandfather donated a painting. It’s still there. It would be neat to see the church and the painting. So face the music. Dance a little bit and then change the song.0 -
@krupalip It’s always good to take control of life not the other way around. Think of your time with us as taking care of yourself. I’d rather have you take the time to write to me than read my posts. How are you doing with your goals?0
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@trooworld, hey girl! I'm glad you are feeling better. My mom suffered from migraines and it was just awful to watch her suffer.
@krupalip, you got a lot going on right now. Take care of yourself and reply when you have time. We aren't going anywhere.
@TrishasTime, how do you like calling it a studio instead of a meeting? Still trying to get used to all the new lingo. Did you get your new WW materials? I don't really mind their new focus on wellness, but I sure don't want to see them shy away from talking about weight loss. That is why people give them money. Good for you for going even if you do expect a gain. I never do well when I skip.
@theslightedgeforever, how are you feeling today?
Well, I got the day off because the bookkeeper had to work today. Woot!! I did an hour workout out, cut hubby's hair, and am cleaning house in preparation for my Friday night Christmas party. I was happy that I lost 1.2 lbs yesterday at weigh in and really hoping this party doesn't blow me out of the water. I tend to overindulge when there are platters of yummy foods right in my face. I am going to make a veggie pizza that is somewhat healthy. But the pig-n-blanket might get me in trouble. At Trader Joes, I bought a jar of blue cheese Dijon mustard. I am dying to open it and see how it taste!!
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Spent long hours at the hospital mon and ties helping my daughter through a long labour and c-section. But the boys are here and are healthy. One was 6 pounds 11 oz and the other 7,4 so pretty good for twins no have been staying with the 22 month old and having lots of fun. My 10 yr old grandson and 5 year old granddaughter from my eldest son are super excited with their new cousins
Staying on track as their is very little junk food here and I am busy!!
Stay on track my friends
Karen in B.C. where is it still frozen!1 -
Afternoon everyone
TEMP UPDATE - We have gone from 100 degrees to where it hailed yesterday and rained overnight ....
@ krupalip - I agree with @theslightedgeforever - I consider this me time and this time lets me more balanced. I hope you can get to some sort of schedule that works for you soon.
@theslightedgeforever - We are determined to get there one day. For me it will have to be soon ( next 3 years).
@TeresaW1020 - yes collected the book - last night we went over connect - next week the new fitbit2. They have decided to move it slowly so everyone is on board. I personally like the whole wellness thing. For me wellness (which includes health, fitness, eating and drinking) - if you do that right then the weight will come off the sensible way. Congrats on your loss - well done! Cheese Dijon mustard??? It seems that in the USA - everything is partnered with cheese or do I have the wrong impression? If I had chees with Dijon, it would be a slice of cheese so I can feel the different textures.
@prisoner2food - Congratulations on the same arrival of the twins. Super exciting Great that you are staying on track.
Take care everyone
Trish
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@trooworld sorry about your migraine. Glad you feel better I’m getting better and managed 30 min of exercise. Eating was good.
@TeresaW1020 yaaay on the weight loss. It’s always fun to go to a meeting and lose. Studio. Pfttt. You can tell I’m not a big fan of change. If there’s a good reason..... have you tried your mustard yet?
@prisoner2food congratulations again on your new grandsons. A nice healthy weight for them. Wow your daughter has a lot on her plate. God be with her. That’s great that you are staying on track. It helps to have a clean environment
Day 3 of this week is done. I even counted out 10 bugles and said no to the Oreo cookie that dh handed me. Calories were in range and I exercised for a bit. Not very intensely I might add but I burnt some calories. Day 4 will include bookclub. I’ve already preplanned my day since I know the menu allowing enough for dessert should I decide I want some.1 -
Morning!
@trooworld I wish I lived closer to you , I would make you a migraine oil roller...It's totally taken me off any kind of pain killers...I am so sold on my Essential oils.
@TeresaW1020 Congrats on the Weight Loss...that's a win considering what time of the year it is...so I would say you are in charge and control of your health!!!
@prisoner2food Oh my goodness congratulations on the new additions to the family. I am overwhelmed thinking about your daughter and how full her plate is...I know my GGD, consumes a lot of my time. Feeding, changing diapers, washing bottles, washing clothes...let alone enjoying her..LOL So happy all is well, so sorry for the length of labor and C-section. I pray for quick healing for her.
@theslightedgeforever Good for you for staying on track...tell DH that was mean..LOL
@TrishasTime we are having rain today too!!, it's cloudy and wet...I like sunshine. LOL Glad you are enjoying the change in WW!!
Cbabie1 -
Hope the pic works. They are coming home today. Been vacuuming and doing laundry. Amazing how much laundry a toddler makes!
Still staying on track and trying to
Drink more water
Karen in BC1 -
Morning everyone
@prisoner2food _ How lovely, I smiled when I saw the A and B stickers. Is that to determine who arrived first? ( know it was a caesarean). What a wonderful addition to your family.
@cbabie - My sister is very into doterra oils and makes oils up for all sorts of ailments. She absolutely loves them.
@theslightedgeforever - It seems you are getting back on the wagon - well done with the preplanning for the bookclub meeting.
Hello @teresaw2010 - Where is @Trooworld?
Today it is sunny, I have the day off I think DH is painting ???? Well it could be just a wish on my part. I have walked with the dogs and inend to spend moving things back into the cupboard that he has just finished painting
Take care
Trish1 -
@cbabie. Do they have an essential oil for weight loss? Lol Actually it would have to be something that makes you put down the spoon. That would be neat though. Dh is used to me eating the cookie and then eating some more. Had I had the calories left, I would have eaten it. But I had already eaten my snack calories for the day.
@prisoner2food Laundry seems to pile up doesn’t it. You are doing really good staying on track. My goal is to drink more water too.
@TrishasTime Yes back on plan. Knock on wood. I followed my plan at bookclub.0 -
@prisoner2food The pics are so cute. My favorite is the one of them two facing each other.0
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@trooworld I would use the first one. The oils I use are a little different...but the first one sounds good. I use young living oils and just love them.0
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Morning everyone
@trooworld - I remember you suffering from migraines about this time last year. Do you get them all the time or are they seasonal? I do hope you can get rid of it soon
@theslightedgeforever - well done on following your plan.
I have been out for a walk with my older dog. Got it in early as although it says it is going to be 27C, it feels so much hotter.
Trish0 -
Good morning everyone!
@TrishaTime, I don't know if we pair everything with cheese but we are definitely a cheese-loving people! The Blue Cheese Dijon is good! I put it on my turkey burger the other night. Yikes, your weather is getting intense! Heat and hail storms sound like your in the thick of summer down there. Be careful and stay hydrated when you are walking your dogs. And I hope that DH of yours gets the painting done so you can get things back in order.
@trooworld, so sorry that you are still having migraines!! I had no idea what it meant when you all talked about using oils other than a vague understanding that they are essential oils and I assumed the different scents did different things. I looked at your links. Very interesting! I usually just pop as much Ibuprofen as I can until I'm better. Never thought about oils as an alternative. I do use Blue Emu oil on my knees for joint paint and I really think it has been helping. Your migraines do sound seasonal. I hope you are better soon!!
@prisoner2food, those babies are precious!! Congrats to the family! Double the work but also double the blessings.
@theslightedgeforever, sounds like your rocking your plan!
So, last night was my Christmas party and it was a huge hit and everyone loved the food, games, and fellowship. It really helps that we are a group of people that truly love and like each other. But I must come clean and tell you I so overdid with all the food and drinks. My weight is up big time! My husband just told me that he hasn't seen my face this puffy in a really long time. Uggghhh!!
I had multiple glasses of punch, 2 glasses of eggnog, cake, cookies, and all the other appetizers added up to me feeling like crap. It's JUST like I have a massive hangover from drinking too much alcohol. Same effects. Anyway most of the junk is gone and what I do have will only be eaten in small quantities and the points/calories will be counted. I've got three days to try to get the weight back off before weigh-in. Water...water...water!!!
What do you all think about coconut oil? I was reading that it is really good for you and good for weight loss. I had bought a jar of organic virgin coconut oil to cook with but hubby doesn't like the flavor. I love it and I was reading that people will eat a spoon or two of it every day and it's supposed to help with weight loss. What do you all think about that? Anyone do it?
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Good morning everyone
@TeresaW2010 - I have never heard of coconut oil as being weight loss. You are probably bloating from all the sugar etc that your body is no longer used to processing. So yes I agree - water, water, water.
@trooworld - My sister had migraines and she uses oils as nothing else helped her including very strong pain medication. My comment is go for it - what do you have to lose? My only comment is to make sure you use pure oils and not watered down ones.
I have been put on some medication that one of the side affects could be constipation, so I have been throwing down the water and funny enough - I do feel much better for it.
I am off to the state basketball game today, so I need to be prepared and strong like @theslightedgeforever and stick to my plan
Take care
Trish0 -
@trooworld Ouch on the recurring headache. Try the oils and see if that works.
@cbabie. Did you find time to exercise today?
@TrishasTime I’m following my plan for the most part. There have been some substitutes but I’ve stayed within calories The family wanted to go out for ice cream so I got a half cup of the no sugar added caramel truffle. I’m trying to use a balanced approach this time so I can see if I can do it longer than 3 weeks. I need forever. Exercise needs to be more intense this week plus more water.
@TeresaW1020 Cheese makes the world go round. My mom used to use Blue Emu cream So look back at your party and journal what you could have done differently. Were you standing next to the food table. Were you thinking I worked hard on this party I deserve to enjoy myself. Whatever it is write it down. Also copy paste what you just wrote to us. So next year’s Christmas party you can go back and read and do it a bit different. Maybe 1 glass of punch. 1 eggnog. 1 cookie That right there would be progress. How about a sugar free punch option. I know people are putting a spoon of oil in their coffee 🤢. It’s supposed to be an appetite suppressant. So maybe they snack less because they feel fuller. I guess try the oil and see if it works. They say that Apple Cider Vinegar also helps you lose weight. I haven’t found that to be true. I still think it comes down to less calories more movement0
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