NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL
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theslightedgeforever wrote: »Try this link for the 100 days of weight loss book:
weightlossjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/100DaysJournal.pdf
Thank you!! That is awesome and I'm going to incorporate this journal as part of my daily plan to stay on track for the 100-day challenge.
I just listened to a woman I follow on FB and she said something that I really liked and hadn't ever thought of before. "Our problem is not the habit of consistency, but what areas that we are being consistent in." How true is that? I have consistently allowed myself to do less than what I know I should be doing. That is because I have an all or nothing mindset, which is crap. I have soooo much to think about!
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@sme5605 - There are still a couple of us doing WW at the moment. ( I am doing WW, but I have also done MFP). I like the path that WW is going as it is all about lifestyle. If you live a healthy lifestyle then the weight will follow. The lifestyle they are trying to promote is to eat fresh, exercise well and although there are a ton of @free foods. You still need to be aware of serving sizes. If you feel ibites can help and that is your best strategy along with MFP then go for it, we will support you all the way.
@trooworld - If you felt sick at dinner, then it is usually what was at dinner. I do hope you are feeling okay now. I have seen the trailers for the movie and it looks good. I have a new background screen for my phone - it says @make it a lifestyle - not a duty". I think that its where I was going wrong, I need to make it a lifestyle choice like brushing my teeth.
@teresaw2010 - I too packed up my Christmas decorations yesterday (snap ) as I think going into the New Year should be clear and fresh too. I love the fact that your husband is your accountability buddy.
@gemwolf - Hi there - We have each advised what are goals are for January, so we are accountable. If you want to join in please do
@theslightedgeforever - I love the book, however I will print it out at work next week to complete it.
I walked for an hour yesterday and my heart rate was over the max of 220 minus age. I felt fine at the time, but someone passed me and asked me if I was okay. When I got home and had a glass of water, my left side chest ached for awhile. Today I do a 30 min walk and tripped over a curb. I am thinking, I need to be more careful as I want 2019 to shine with good memories.
Hello to @cbabie
Take care
Trish
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Thanks to those that answered my question....much appreciated!!!
I’m finding it REALLY hard to follow MFP. I mean I’m not eating healthy but staying in my calories. I feel like there are too many choices and I can’t function with this kind of freedom. I’m too weak!!
Would weight watchers be a good option for me? If so, the new one or an older program? Please help!!!!0 -
Morning everyone
@trooworld - I do like you calender. I like your goals as well. I am glad you threw the suspect stuff out. AS to the movie stuff, well it happens. Perhaps next time try just one or the other.
@gemwolf110 - great goals to have, hope we see more of you around.
@sme5056 - There is only on WW. There is no old one. If you join, you will do the current program. Only you can decide the triggers that work for you. Can you afford to go to a studio or not. Would going to a studio make you more accountable knowing that you will weigh in - each week. At a studio there are other people there that will support you as well and also give you tips and idea. I believe that there are wonderful specials now as it NY. Also in USA (not sure where you are from), they have incentives for living a healthy lifestyle - little gifts that you have to earn points to get. WW give you a choice but with guidelines and suggestions. Perhaps you should check out there site. BTW - where are you from?
@theslightedgeforever - Can I please have the fudge receipe?
@cbabie and @teresawW2010 - Hello, hope all is good
Okay - it is back to work for me today. I did a spreadsheet of what I spent last year on food, takeout, medical cars etc. It is amazing how all those little things add up - it was a wake up call
Take care
Trish
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Morning all! It's amazing to me all the post since I was here last..only 2 days. LOL My youngest DD had 2 molars pulled that have been ready to be pulled forever and she has so much anxiety, it was awful. She is still recouping, so between taking care of her and my GGD, my Sunday job duites/church/children's ministry,,...I have just been crazy...living on no sleep. But I am here today ready for the next phase of my life..I fully intend for 2019 to be my year of freedom. So with that note...
@TeresaW1020 Wow I like your graph for 10 day, etc...I would love to see the blue stickers add up if I were using that...I do need to have some kind of tracker...I have a little one that my DD made me for my date book, but It's not doable like yours...your's reminds me of a bingo card.LOL
@TrishasTime I liked your idea on your new phone background...it really is a mindset don't you think? I am trying to change mine...I want to be an example to my kids...we all were really healthy at one time, with our exercise and choices of foods...but the last couple of years or more have taken a toll on our health...so we all are going to make 2019 our comeback year...
@trooworld I am so sorry you got sick....the good news is you know what caused it, you can enjoy your NE plans and look forward to achieving your goals in the new year. I am so excited to see how each of us really hit our goals this year!!
@sme5056 I too have done both WW am MFP, I know I did better on WW, but I want to try just MFP and track some nutrients that I need to track for my age and my generational things that have been a part of our family...like Diabetes.. It's really your choice...all you really can do is try and try until you find the ONE that is for you!
@gemwolf110 yes I am so glad we have each other...I think we all make a good team!!
@theslightedgeforever You soon will be back to your normal routine...and will be missing the family home.. NOT..LOL Today is the day DH retires...so my new life awaits me..LOL I look forward to your words of wisdom in the next season and know that we all effect each other with positive contributions.
Cbabie
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Morning everyone
It is New Years Day here ( we are 12 hours ahead I think?) so when I type this, you will be out (or not) celebrating NYE.
We stayed home and watched our basketball team play on the other side of Australia. We had sushi and I did plan to have treats, but my stomach was playing up (guess too many vegetables), so they all got left alone.
I went to bed with the word "lifestyle" on my brain. This year I am going to change my lifestyle and own everything I do.
In the meantime, I wish you a health and happy 2019
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@gemwolf110 Spending time with your family is a great way to end the year. Your goals sound good and doable
@TrishasTime I like to see the fireworks displays from across the world on NYE and Australia is always the first. Lifestyle is a good word to keep on the brain. I think what @sme5056 means is that she could follow an older WW plan unofficially via the Internet and iBites app I know some people who do that because they didn’t like it when they switched to Smartpoints. The Oreo recipe is here https://pin.it/jnkmdcm4hbadci
@cbabie Just print out Teresa’s chart and start using it. You can always just put an X on the day you meet your goals. What are you working towards this month. I edited her chart in Paint 3D and just added my own goals.
@trooworld I made me a ticker but we’ll see if it shows up. Food poisoning is no fun. Nice motivating calendar. When you wrote I’m not a fan of black eyed peas I thought but they have such good music. Then realized you were talking about the food 😂
@sme5056 The newer WW program will steer you towards healthier food but still too many choices. I’m trying to follow the Shred Plan by Dr Ian Smith. He tells you what to eat everyday for 6 weeks (each meal is listed) by giving you structure but choices. Then there are three snacks that you can choose whatever. It’s rigid but flexible. I’m trying to adapt it for my lifestyle. Just find what works for you and what doesn’t work.
@TeresaW1020 Nice quote on consistency. It’s so true. Are you ready to commit for the next 100 days. I would like to lose between 10-14 lbs during this time. April 10 is the last day if I counted correctly.
I’ve set up my journal on Penzu so I can fill out those answers each day.
I looked back at Fitbit and saw for the last three years I have had less steps than the previous years. Just slightly but if this trend continues I won’t be able to move as I age. So I’m going to change that in 2019.
Did everyone check out their year in review here on MFP. Take a screenshot and see if you can do better this next year.0 -
Good morning and Happy New Year!!
I wrote a long post and replied to each other you and then in my stupidity, I managed to delete the whole thing!
So, I'm just going to write to you all in one post because from what I've read we are all ready to get started on our 2019 goals. Like Trishastime says we need to think about this as a lifestyle. We all know that diets don't work and that we must focus on how we can make healthy eating and fitness a part of our lifestyle that we can sustain for our lives. I don't know about ya'll but I'm sick and tired of always having to recommit myself to weight loss. I really want this year to be different!!
I plan to work through that 100-day journal that theslightedgeforever posted. The first day says, "Starting today, eliminate the belief that things always go a certain way or that you never stay with your goals. Whenever those doubts creep back in, immediately give yourself this new message: I used to be that way, but now I’m different! Then come up with a new statement that describes what you can do to prevent this." How good is that? I am going to work on my new statement today!
My FB group is starting the 100-day challenge tomorrow so that is when I plan to begin tracking on the chart. I would love it if you would join me here and we can have our own little challenge going. You don't need to use the chart. Trooworld has an awesome calendar and stickers to use and maybe you all have your own system. But let's do something together and see where we can get in 100 days. Whose with me!!
I remade the chart for you to use if you want.
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I had this long post ..but my internet isnt working again.....I am checking in and will send my post when I get my internet working again
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I have used mfp for a long time, but yesterday also joined ww. I like this ap better lol.
Over the last couple years I have made a lot of food changes- less eating out, less junk. But still havent lost weight due to still overdoing junk food sometimes.
One of my biggest challenges is drinking then eating too much. So last night had 3 or 4 pints of beer then 3 pieces of pizza and a little meat pie. I think partly I was rebelling bc I joined ww.
So feeling discouraged but tring to get back on track.
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Good morning everyone
I am heading into work shortly. As part of my lifestyle change, I walk each morning then make time to get on here. My job will be there if I get there at 7am or 7.30am. ( I am allowed to start anywhere between 7 - 9am), but like to get there early due to traffic.
@gemwolf110 - Thanks for invite, I accepted but I am not really on MFP except for this group. I think your goal for 2019 is truly achievable.
@theslightedgeforever - Thanks for the receipe - I have pinned it to my favourite toolbar and will check it out tonight when I get home. Thankfully, my steps had increased in the last 3 years. ( I checked that before I switched over to apple watch).
@cbabie - I hope you DD feels better soon. Freedom is a great thing. What does freedom mean to you health wise.
@trooworld - Yes we have 364 days of new chances to get it right and with the right mindset that we all seem to have, I think we can make it.
@TeresaW2010 - Just wondering - have you been shopping yet? (LOL). Are you doing this 100 day thing on your FB group along with WW, or have you dropped WW?
@its_cleo - Hello, nice to meet you. Okay make your very next meal as healthy as you can. You can not go back, so let it go and just go forward. I am also on WW. The WW app takes getting used to and yes - this section of MFP is easier. Are you just online or are you going to a studio?
Well I need to get moving
Take care
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TrishasTime wrote: »
@TeresaW2010 - Just wondering - have you been shopping yet? (LOL). Are you doing this 100 day thing on your FB group along with WW, or have you dropped WW?
It just so happens that I'm going shopping tomorrow!!
Hopefully I will be getting my new church phone and we need to do some grocery shopping. I have not dropped WW and in fact I have every intention of embracing the plan fully. I am going to act like a brand new member. My meeting was closed on Christmas day and today, so I'm really looking forward to getting back next Tuesday.
My Facebook group is called WWover50 and it's a wonderful group. If you or any of you ladies go on FB I really recommend it. It's not just for WW members! It is run by an awesome woman who gives these lives FB talks every Monday. Very motivating and full of truth!! The group is really large, which is why I like this group so much. I like to go where people know my name.
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@cbabie So how was the first day of hubby’s retirement. It’s awful when the Internet doesn’t work.
@its_cleo welcome to the group. I’ve had those last hurrahs myself. Tomorrow I’m starting my plan so today I must eat it and enjoy it. Now I know that thinking sets me up for failure because I can be good a little while but then my rebel comes out to play. I do better when I feed the beast regularly but I control it versus she controls me. I’m learning to reduce the amount of junk food I eat and work it into my plan. You’ll find your balance.
@Trishastime. I like how you worded that “lifestyle change”. I’ve decided my word for 2019 will be active. Today was one of my rest days but I got in 15 min walking plus met my step goal.
@TeresaW1020 We like having you too in our group. Small can be good sometimes. I finished the first assignment on 100 Days.
Here’s one of my answers I used to be inconsistent with exercise but now I’m becoming more active by exercising right after my Morning Routine.
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@TeresaW1020 Thanks for redoing the chart. I met 2 out of 3 goals. The darn snooze button got me.
@gemwolf110 How was your first day towards your goals? I gained 6 lbs too this month but I’m figuring some of it is sodium bloat. My feet are swollen. So hopefully that’s an easy 2 lbs right there. We can do this if we just concentrate on each day.
@trooworld Hooray on your 7 lbs. somewhere you have made changes and you got the results. I thought the ticker would show up automatically like it does on Sparkpeople. It should in my opinion 🤨. I found it on the laptop but can’t figure out how to post it from my phone.
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Time to get my shite together and start being consistent. Perhaps that should be my word for 2019
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New to this group. I did ww last year and lost 35 pounds, I have since gained that back and then some. I am just trying to track and being kind, no more obsessive point system. I do miss the WW community though, and I did learn a lot of good things from the program.0
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Morning everyone
Lifestyle change forgot itself yesterday, when I did 10 hours and then went out and ate late and went straight to bed after eating. However back in the mode today. I am not going into work until late as I have change my meeting to the one close to work and that starts at 6pm. So late start and late finish. I did not get my walk in the morning as I am suffering from last night, however I will be mindful of what I do and eat today (after all I have a studio meeting tonight
@sydneykklein - Welcome to our group, there are still 2 of us that do WW (me included) and the others are following MFP. Regardless of what you do, you will get support here.
@prisoner2food - Welcome back , like your word consistent. I assume all the family have left and now you can concentrate on you
@theslightedgeforever - Thankyou for the receipe. Loving your word as well. I too am trying to be more active. That being said, even though I missed this morning walk - I will walk at lunchtime.
@trooworld - Bummer about the scales. I need to up my water as well. I seem to forget to drink anything when I am busy at work.
@cbabie - Hello - I hope you get the internet up again soon.
@TeresaW2010 - Wow - I looked at your group 81K member, yes everyone will certainly know your name
Take care everyone
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@TrishasTime yeah good advice, I’m just trying to move forward. Today is day 3 and really the first day since Day 1 I blew, and yesterday I did not feel well enough to eat anything lol. I’m just online, but I do like support/chatting with others so that’s why I checked in here.theslightedgeforever wrote: »
@its_cleo welcome to the group. I’ve had those last hurrahs myself. Tomorrow I’m starting my plan so today I must eat it and enjoy it. Now I know that thinking sets me up for failure because I can be good a little while but then my rebel comes out to play. I do better when I feed the beast regularly but I control it versus she controls me. I’m learning to reduce the amount of junk food I eat and work it into my plan. You’ll find your balance.
Yeah I totally relate to this, esp the part about being good for alittle while. This is why I haven’t lost weight so far.
So today feels like Day 2 and I managed, but it was tough. And my brain is not helping, I keep thinking I can do it better on my own and ww is no good, but I haven’t been able to lose it on my own. I’m trying to stick with it and have an open mind.
So my goal is to be honest and track and do my best to make the points total. Tomorrow I go to the gym, I have a personal trainer and the workouts can be intense so I need to make sure I have eaten good food before. I'm worried it will point me over the total.
Anyway all the best everyone and thanks for the welcome. The holidays are rough, so it’s just about getting back into a routine day by day.0 -
Hi.
I’m back on the horse as well.lm tracking with a different program (Noom).
There is a lot of illness in our house right now. Just little colds and stuff. But it messed up my sleep. I still need to get 800 steps, so I will go out and walk in a bit.1 -
Back on track today. Not the best choices but within calories. We will see how this night shift goes!
Karen1 -
I am new to this community and starting over my health journey. Really looking for motivation and support doing it alone is no fun! Feel free to add me looking for new friends and groups to share and get motivation from. Hope everyone has a great day!!1
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Tough crazy busy shift last night. Felt totally out of control and was craving junk food and chocolate. I refused to go looking for any and kept to my prepared snacks and finished yesterday under calories and did not sabotage myself the rest of the night. Sure does help me to read and think about the postings here so keep writing!!
Trying to stay dry with a rainfall warning today
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Hello everyone!
@TrishasTime, Yes my WWover50 group is really large but it doesn't feel that way at all. I'm also on a group called No Finish Line Nation that is run by Mudhustler. He is epic on Connect. Do you know him? He is famous for the food he creates. He even has his own website, https://themudhustler.com/ I really like his birdballs.
@trooworld, I'm glad to hear that you are earning stickers on your calendar. You will totally get that weight off that you put on over the holidays. Bummer about the dentist appointment causing you pain!
@prisoner2food, good job getting back on track and avoiding the cravings for junk food! You just have to stay mindful. Do you pre-track before your day starts? I try very hard to do that and it really helps me stay on track.
@kristineal78, welcome to the group! We are very supportive around here so stick around.
@Numer1ca, Hi!! Good for you for geting in your steps. Do you use a tracker? I love my Fitbit.
@its_cleo welcome to the group! It is hard to get back on track after the holidays but you can do it. Start by pre-tracking and planning your day. Make sure that you set yourself up to suceed and you will.
Well, I finally went back to work today after being off since Dec. 21st. We had a long staff meeting and lots of changes are happening. We are losing our youth pastor to a bigger and much better paying church in two weeks. I'm crushed to see him go. He is one of the most remarkable young men I have ever met and I have no doubt that God is going to use him to do great things. But we will sure miss him. Pastor wants to throw him a reception on his last day so of course that is mine to plan. OK!
I have been on plan for a few days and I'm doing great! I've lost most the weight I put on over Christmas, but still need to lose a pound to feel like I'm back on the losing track. I'm happy to be back on the treadmill and praying that no more colds hit me again. Georgia is really high for the flu right now but I had my flu shot so I'm crossing fingers and toes!!
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Teresa I am using an old school garmin that you have to plug into the computer. So wish it was WiFi!0
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Morning everyone
Had a bad day yesterday... but that is in the past and today is a new opportunity.
@TeresaW2010 - Does losing the pastor mean you have to do the kindy section again? Is he the one that assists with the web pages? No I have not heard of Mudhustler - will check into that thanks.
@trooworld - Sorry to hear about the dentist drama. Hope you are feeling better today
@Numer1ca - Great job with the steps
@kristineal78 - Welcome to the group, I think we all do better with support.
@prisoner2food - Well done to keeping to your snacks
@gemwolf110 _ How are you going today?
Got to run - late for work
Take care everyone
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@prisoner2food good for you, reaisting the temptation. I really wanted a brownie or something but I resisted. Also went to the gym and still kept points reasonable. I couldn't believe it.
Unfortunately the ww app keeps malfunctioning and erasing my data. Really disappointed.
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@TeresaW1020 yeah I am trying to preplan but the ww app crashing is not helping. Trying to be patient lol. Good luck with planning the reception! I'm an introvert and those things always make me nervous. Sounds like it could be fun though!
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@gemwolf110 How long do you think you will postpone the wedding? You could still use MFP and use those dollars you would have given to WW towards your wedding fund so it will happen sooner. No matter which plan you use, it's still us that make the choice what to put in our mouths and how much we move.
@Numer1ca Welcome to the group. Do you have a goal that you are working towards for January?
@TrishasTime How did you do yesterday with your January goals?
@its_cleo It's so frustrating when apps don't work the way they are supposed to. Probably so many people joining WW at this time of the year that it crashed their system. Just wait til mid Feb. That's when the gyms start to clear out and everyone slows down. Good for you for resisting the brownie.
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