NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL
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@theslightedgeforever Thanks! I think you are right. You are very wise. Thanks for the highlights.
Trish...I hope you are feeling okay, it's been a while since you checked in???
Good morning all. I didn't sleep well and I'm really feeling it this morning but I got up to go to BodyPump anyway. If I didn't go to BodyPump, I would have had to get up to take my hubby to the gym anyway, so I might as well go myself. I need to try to get in bed earlier tonight. Not that I was totally late last night (I went to bed at about 8:30), but when you get up at 4am, that is considered late. I hope you all have a good day.0 -
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.1
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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 everyone0 -
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 overdrawn0 -
@countryaire11 That's great that you tracked all week and weekend, bravo.
@krupalip That is exactly why I type my post in Notepad and copy and paste my text into the myfitnesspal box!
Yes, the Instant Pot is a pressure cooker of a sort, so I think that will work just as well here is the recipe: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/instant-pot-thai-lemongrass-chicken/#bo-recipe Congrats on the great workout, you are really doing well with your workouts! 
@theslightedgeforever Thanks! Yes, I just hope my body allows me to keep it up.
You will get that 1.2 lbs off, I know you will...once you get back into the swing of things. Are you back to working out yet?
Hi all. I have a long work day ahead of me: I'm working 6:30-4:30 to make up for taking off on this Friday. I hate to do this, but am trying to save some vacation time. This means I will be extra tired tonight, but at least tonight's dinner is already done (thanks to meal prep Sundays!). Have a great day, everyone!0 -
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...
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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. 0 -
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.
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@cbabie It sounds like you found a "WHY". I'm sorry that happened, though. I'm sure that was scary and I'm glad the baby wasn't hurt...are you ok?
@TeresaW1020 I literally have a collection of 5,255 recipes (and growing every day) to choose from...I rarely rotate recipes unless we really like something! I know some people eat the same thing every day for lunch or breakfast (my husband eats the same thing for breakfast)...I don't know how they do it. I can't do it. I need variety. Apparently a lot of variety lol.
@theslightedgeforever Walking is great for so many reasons. That's great that you can lift again.
Hi all. Have you ever heard of a company/website called "Imperfect Produce"? They deliver produce that isn't "pretty" enough for the supermarket...for instance, carrots that are twinned or potatoes that are heart shaped etc. stuff that is just too "ugly" for consumers to buy in the store. It is heavily discounted. Anyway, it is delivered in several cities and soon, in my city and I signed up to get a box of organic produce for us! I'm excited...a coworker gets it and she loves it. She said you can pick out what kind of produce you want (carrots, potatoes, beets, etc. etc.) a few days before the delivery. It will save me a little money on produce and I'm saving food from going in the landfill. I don't know when the first box is going to be delivered since they haven't started delivering here yet. Hopefully soon. On another note, my wrist and forearm feel a little better since I got the wrist straps but my outer tricep region is bothering me now. We do a wide-gripped bent-over row during BodyPump and I'm not going to do that and see if that helps. 1 -
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...
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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!1
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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
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@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 stop1 -
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
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@cbabie Yeah, that's how it is here too (coming soon). I saw job listings for them on glassdoor.com (I'm not looking for a job, I was doing an internet search for them and my city and that popped up), so they truly must be. Well, I'm glad I've been posting my menu then! I don't know how you guys can eat the same thing over and over but good for you. I'm glad you joined WW again. I like the new program a lot.
@allisonlane161 Congratulations on your loss, that is awesome! What do you think is the top thing that got you to goal? You'll find this group is very supportive, I think.
@theslightedgeforever Oh you same eaters are coming out of the woodwork now, huh? lol I wish I could be like you, I really do, but if I tried, I'd take a look at the lunch I brought and go running to the cafe. That stinks that your pulley system broke! I'm glad you had hand weights though. Do you pre-track your food? Would it help to pre-track the peanut butter toast to see what damage it is doing?
@krupalip I'm sorry you've been sick, I hope you are better soon. I'm glad my wrists are getting better, too!
Hi all! I went to bed early last night, as I felt so unrested yesterday all day. I have a slight headache today. My best friend is coming to visit from out of state, she arrives tomorrow morning for the weekend. I'm very excited. Of course, this means my eating is going to go in the toilet. I'm okay with that. We are celebrating our 50th birthdays (both are in Sept although mine isn't till later in the month). Have a good day!0 -
@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
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@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? 0 -
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..
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@allisonlane161 It sounds like you have a great "why". I have a similar why (I don't want my husband to have to care for me when I'm older).
@TeresaW1020 I will most definitely get right back on it when my friend is gone. I have a goal to make! I have not seen that movie yet, but I hear the jewelry in it is amazing (I work in the jewelry industry ). Good luck, I know you will do great!
@cbabie That's great that you tracked all of your food, good and bad. Brava! Thank you, I will enjoy! I have made a Spotify playlist with all the music of our youth lol. It should be fun to listen to while we drive around.
Hi all! So much to do before I meet up with my friend. I want to dye my hair, finish cleaning the house, wash the car...ugh. I hope I get it all done. If I don't jump on here tomorrow, I'll jump on here on Sunday or Monday. I hope you all have a great day.0 -
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!0 -
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!!
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@ChelleTrell I hope all goes well at the dentist on Tuesday. I'm glad you didn't push yourself and rested while recovering from 4 teeth pulled. Thank you, I am having fun!
@TeresaW1020 Yes ma'am! I will start below with yesterday's excursions! Your dinner sounds delicious, I'm sure your friend will love it (and you!). Good idea to walk a 5K! I love the image...it's a great reminder!
Hi all. So my friend arrived late yesterday. We went to lunch but didn't get there until 2:30! I was starving by the time we got there (her plane was late, we had to check her into the hotel, we had to go to the bank...etc). We went to a little Thai place in my old neighborhood. Yesterday, I didn't make any healthy decisions maybe today will be different. I had pad thai at lunch. Then we went SHOPPING! We just went to Kohls and Target (we'll go to boutiques today when we go to the beach). I bought a cute shirt to wear out tonight. We decided we needed a nap after that, so I dropped her off at her hotel for a few hours. We went to dinner in Little Italy. The traffic was maddening getting into Little Italy, it seemed that everyone had the same idea!
We had to pay for parking because we couldn't find free parking but oh well. We went to dinner at the place beside the place that my husband and I went for our anniversary, and in a weird coincidence, the waiter that was serving the table next to us when my husband and I were at the neighboring restaurant served us. I remember his strong Italian accent and his name, Fabio, and his charming manner. He was just as charming to my friend and I, I bet he gets a lot of tips! I had spaghetti with meat sauce that also had meatballs, a caesar salad and a glass of Chianti. Let me tell you, I think that was the best spaghetti I've ever had! I don't know what they put in that but it was amaaaaazing. We had a great time, we took some pics, and then went to a little boutique in the area that sold nice jewelry. I was so tempted but I have a financial goal that is keeping me out of such places so I didn't buy anything. Stay tuned for more adventures! 1 -
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
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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.
WW meeting highlights
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Good morning, loved reading everyone’s post and thank you for all the get well soon wishes, they did seem to come my way and I am feeling much better, last couple of days were very hectic and my cold and cough didn’t make it any easier
@trooworld good to see that you’re having a blast with your friend and managing to stick to your financial and caloric goals. I plan to shop at Target when I am in the US, a few friends have said that it’s a great place for shopping. I am down to 52 kgs/114.6 lbs this morning, and heading to the gym in a bit, feels good
@theslightedgeforever how are you, when I started my weight loss program, I went on YouTube to find some motivational material and I found this Australian documentary about Elle ip, who despite several challenges including just delivering a new born baby managed to compete in a fitness and body building competition in NY in record time. Elle’s story was inspiring for me because, I too had one toddler and I had a new born plus a gym membership and a nanny, Elle didn’t have either of these things and she lost weight and achieved her goals in just 11 months. It’s in her documentary that she recommends cheat days, so I started to have one as well, I too go overboard sometimes when I am on cheat days. However, if you get the time please watch This documentary Beyond Expectaions, it helped changed my life
@chellTrell hope you can put your tooth extractions behind you soon and get back to your normal routine, hang in there
@cbabie congratulations on your weight loss, good to see that your knee injury isn’t getting into the way of your weight loss journey
@TeresaW1020 Finally, yesterday I tried on my black dress which was kind of my goal, something I. Wanted to wear for my big 40! After months and weeks of the zip not going up, it did yesterday, what a rush it was, I need a new wardrobe too, any shopping tips ?
Have a great week everyone and a great day ahead0 -
Gemwolf. What are you thinking of majoring in? I can’t believe it’s September already. What are your health goals for this month?
Krupalip. I’ll look into the video. Thanks for sharing. Woohoo on the little black dress. A huge NSV.0 -
Good morning and Happy Labor Day (for you in the U.S. )
@trooworld, Spaghetti with meatballs, a Caesar salad and a glass of Chianti is like one of my dream meals. Yum!! You know I never mind as much when I blow through my calories if the meal was memorable. Sounds like you are having an amazing time. Good for you!!
@cbabie, Yayyy for your 1.4 lb loss! That is awesome! I know lots of people hate treadmills because they think they are boring. Not me! I put on one of the preset programs, turn on the TV and fan, and get to it!
@theslightedgeforever, good for you for hiding your stash from your son! Let him buy his own. I couldn't have a stash like that in my house. I just don't have that kind of control. I really want to see that movie and told my husband that is I don't go with my friend he will be forced to take me. 
@gemwolf110, good for you for wanting to go back to school and make a change in your career. If you have the ability to find something you love to do then you should do it. Yes, it will be a lot of work but so worth it!
@krupalip, How awesome that you got that little black dress zipped up!! I know the feeling! Yesterday, when I was getting dressed for church I decided to try on something from the back of my closet just to see and was so excited that a super cute shirt that I've owned for 6 years and only wore once fit and was even a little big on me. What a motivator!! It is my goal to have everything in my closet fit me and not be sitting there waiting for me to lose this stinking weight. I love shopping!! I'm not a fan of Target's clothes personally. I like Kohls and Dress Barn and I do a lot of online shopping. Once I'm out of plus size clothes I plan to go into stores that I've never been in. What a hoot that will be!!
So, I had a really good weekend. Weight was down this morning and I'm hoping to have a decent loss at tomorrow's weigh in. I worked out really hard the last two days and today I'm going to have to calm it down. I have an old groin pull injury that will flare up whenever I overdo it. I've finally learned to listen to my body and not push it when that happens. It frustrates me but it's better than really overdoing it and being out of commission for a couple of weeks. Been there done that more than once!! 1 -
Morning all!
Well I went bust this weekend..Stress got the best of me and I ate nothing but carbs and ice cream and didn't track..I was so overwhelmed with life that I just gave in...BUT I am back on track and will just stay on point and hopefully maintain this week..
@krupalip Great job on the NSV black dress..that is always an awesome feeling..I am waiting for that day I can get back into some of my old clothes. I will feel like I have a new wardrobe. That's why I won't go buy anything and I am still not working..LOL That documentary sounds very interesting. thanks for sharing.
@theslightedgeforever glad you have your stash back and hid where DS can't get it..but what about DH..LOL I was a day late in reading your post about the book, but I checked and it was still free and I snatched it. THANKS
@gemwolf110 glad you enjoyed your staycation...I remember those anixety days or so well. I found a journal not to long ago written in about 2010 and I had headaches all the time due to stress and no sleep.. Take care of YOU it's important.
Okay going to get my day started.
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