Beautiful Behaviors - March 2017

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  • aleahurst
    aleahurst Posts: 325 Member
    If you all heard a woman screeching, that was just me. I was cleaning a bee frame and a black widow climbed out of it's corner to see what I was doing. I imagine you heard me all over u.s. and Canada.
  • aleahurst
    aleahurst Posts: 325 Member
    Hi, @rdevol ! Welcome! Spending time with daughter sounds awesome!

    @jessiquoi - Very good, Jess! The urge to eat only comfort food during snowstorms is also a southern trait. You would fit in nicely in Arkansas. Stay warm!

    @Alisalgal - I painted houses for bugs today. My son is the beekeeper. He gets stung and I clean wax and paint boxes. However, today, I screamed real loud. we were cleaning up boxes from last year and a black widow came out of a frame.... I screamed. It hid. I carried the frame outside and refused to touch it! Spring got an early start here. It is freezing tonight and I've covered all my plants, but most everything is blooming right now.

    My beautiful behavior for tomorrow.... let me think. I have a long to do list for tomorrow. However, both my relational and spiritual goals have been off kilter lately. So, I believe I'll take time to practice good relationships tomorrow. Not sure how, but after coming eye to eyes with a black spider, I'm not thinking calmly!

    Love to all.

    Lea
  • mir1104
    mir1104 Posts: 101 Member
    @aleahurst
    Weekend splurge, it's a must. I think it's what puts me back every time, if I was able to avoid it...but to be honest I'm not.

    @Alisalgal and @aleahurst
    Wonderful you get free honey!! I see the bee boxes here in the country, never knew someone who has them.
    So the beekepers really do get stung? I suppose that story about "the bees know him"...is just a story!

    Training is done. My ankle was a little sore and I was a little out of breath, figure out doing sprints, but I've got three easy days before the race, I'll be ok.
    Sticked to my diet yesterday and today altough I had a little extra avocado...lol makes me suffer to leave it open when I know it'll turn dark.

    Tonight I'm going to indulge shamelessly in a sauna. Used to get them weekly but not this year and I do miss it.
  • trailgirl777
    trailgirl777 Posts: 51 Member
    @rdevol this Is where you improve your mindset & behaviors. I have been working at it for along time - lots of reading to find the tools I can use to be the real me. Best & hardest part of the journey!

    @jessiquoi - so proud your working to stay at it in a rough patch. That is when you are truly winning & your an inspiration!

    My favorite quote- is the Arena by Theodore Roosevelt. Some days I'm thinking I'm in the mud or at least I showed up today. Those days count too.

    @aleahurst - your challenge is really working for me. On weekends I kind of zone out of monitoring my eating but I'm still with it. Thanks your idea is helping to break 6 months of lackluster habits! So glad I plodded through that 6 months of yoyo determined not to give up even if not successful either.

    Hope all is winning in their areas of struggle today!
  • aleahurst
    aleahurst Posts: 325 Member
    @trailgirl777 ! Wow! Good for you!

    I've been close, but within range, also!

    I think my splurge day will be planned meals that I like. I don't want to go more than 800 calories over my allotment. But I will want something toasty crunchy. Those things are usually high in calories. Something like parmesan baked onto my favorite veggies. Or Mom's homemade bread toasted and buttered. Or Mom's bread with parmesan baked onto it. Shrimp and veggies with...
  • jessiquoi
    jessiquoi Posts: 400 Member
    i am grateful for the encouragement to keep posting, as my struggle to get back on continues. i got on the scale finally and went up a few pounds, but nothing that i can't handle emotionally. still not tracking. bleh. i don't know why. thank you to all of you for being here and posting such motivational and honest sharings! love this group. <3
  • kittens_info
    kittens_info Posts: 10 Member

    @socalnikki22, I am the same. I have the same feelings towards my scale. I have written a list to remind myself it's not about weight loss, its about making healthy habits. it lists all I have accomplished so far.

    @jessiquoi you are still here posting, stay positive.

    now if I would get rid of this cold/sinus infection I could start working out again
  • mir1104
    mir1104 Posts: 101 Member
    edited March 2017
    @aleahurst

    really depends on your food preferences but if it's the crunch you're missing (I do!) there are alternatives...carrot chips, kale chips, oven baked chips...right now I'm using nori sheets cut up, toasting them in a non-stick pan with a little salt sprinkled on them. Helps a lot with the craving for salty and crunchy.

    Well today was tough, I was out training at 4am in an abandoned parking lot and it was so cold. By the time I got home I was frozen solid and ended up having way too many carbs to warm up.
    On the positive I have made a veggie only lunch and pre-planned my dinner so I'll only go overboard with 90 calories. Woohoo! It's the first time I recover a mistake, sort of proud of myself. :)
    Swimming tonight, then dinner and straight to sleep.
  • CT0526
    CT0526 Posts: 24 Member
    @mir1104 Thanks for the crunchy food suggestions. My husband is really missing his chips!

    Hubby and I weighed in this morning. He's lost 10.5 and I've lost 12.5 lbs! We feel that doing this together has really helped keep us on track.

    It's very cold here so I'm off to my treadmill.

    Have a great day everyone!
  • happysherri
    happysherri Posts: 1,360 Member
    @mir1104 - Wowzers, sounds tiring 4am! Ew, I hate being cold - But Wonderful Work!!!
    @CT0526 - 12.5 lbs lost - Woo Hoo, that is beyond awesome!
    Everyone - else, reading your posts, keep fighting the good fight and don't be so hard on yourselves. I like reading not only our success stories but the struggles, because it makes me feel not so alone through my own.

    Update: Under calories the last 2-3 days but still trying to up my calories a little more. It shouldn't be hard today because I have dinner with my son. I completed 62 minutes of Legs last night, I feel like I could have pushed myself a little harder-but I couldn't find my compression sleeve for my knee.

    I'm fasting this morning and since I had a late dinner after the gym - I'm gonna need you to pray for me because I may get "hangry" LOL Me: Girl, why you do this to yourself! :smiley:

    Thought for the day: You didn't come this far only to come this far.
  • KimF0715
    KimF0715 Posts: 114 Member
    Good morning all:

    Ides of March and a new resolve. I HAVE to get this in hand. I need to dedicate myself 24/7 to my beginning goals.

    I have slipped into all of my most un-beautiful behaviors. Over eating, distracted eating, not logging, no affirmations....back on Facebook wasting time and becoming unfocused. Ad nauseum.

    I need to get excited about taking care of me again. How could I have let that go? No more. I have verbally b*tch slapped myself into reality.

    Getting back on my treadmill and putting that baby on a major incline! I'm going to become a real bad a** with this thing. IT'S ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Have a lovely sunshiny day, now. (curtsy)

    KIm
  • minimel_99
    minimel_99 Posts: 9 Member
    Hi everyone, I have been horrible with my self care in the past, so much so that 3 weeks ago I was diagnosed with diabetes. Although I need to lose about 60 pounds to establish a healthy BMI, I dont want that to be my focus. I want to achieve overall health and I've found seeing other people's posts on my feed have really helped me stay motivated.

    My goal this week is to exercise twice a day for at least 20 min each and add at least 3 more MFP friends to help me stay motivated.
  • AlisalGal
    AlisalGal Posts: 88 Member
    @minimel_99 I'm so sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. That's a tough one! My son has been Type 1 diabetic since he was a tiny guy, only 3 years old, and I know how exhausting it is to always be diligent and keep it under control. Good luck!

    My beautiful behavior plan today: Focus on eating mindfully, tasting and enjoying my food, not wolfing it down at my desk between phone calls, or eating absentmindedly while reading.
  • jessiquoi
    jessiquoi Posts: 400 Member
    @minimel_99 , I am a Type 1 diabetic. Feel free to ask any questions, and pm me if you prefer. it's not the end of the world, and yet it certainly feels like it. i remember when i was diagnosed. hugs!
  • aleahurst
    aleahurst Posts: 325 Member
    @trailgirl777 - what day are we on? I'm getting Shakey determination! But I still have calories left for supper, not many, but some!
  • happysherri
    happysherri Posts: 1,360 Member
    @aleahurst - We just got 6 XL variety of fresh pizzas and I sat there and turned them all down and ate a small salad with veggies!!!! You can do it! LOL Did I mention it was free?! My office constantly tests my willpower! Oh, and they have Free Reese's cups, kit kats, smarties, twizzlers, tootsie rolls, etc!!!!!!!!!

    ^^^This is what I deal with, free food, donuts, cake and candy. It's hard, but I know I will have my "splurge" meal this weekend - so it may end up being pizza, we'll see. :wink:

    @minimel_99 - I like how you set your exercise up in 20 minute intervals twice a day. I sometimes feel overwhelmed with doing it all at once. You can do it!
  • jessiquoi
    jessiquoi Posts: 400 Member
    @happysherri, you are awesome! i don't think i could EVER resist pizza.
  • rdevol
    rdevol Posts: 278 Member
    @trailgirl777 - thank you for the encouragement. I know that once I get started, I'll gain momentum and it'll be easier.
    My beautiful behavior for tomorrow: Indulge in some overdue me time! :)
  • aleahurst
    aleahurst Posts: 325 Member
    I think this is day 6 of our 6-day challenge. It had better be! It is close, and Google Fit hasn't given me my calories burned for hitting my thumb with the hammer. Whew!

    @happysherri - Good job staying out of the pizza! Office jobs are like that. Food is reward. but you know? Healthy food can be rewarding too!

    @mir1104 - I'm about to look up nori on amazon. It sounds yummy! My doc lets me eat all the sodium I want and nori sounds so salty crunchy good!

    The bees don't sting me. They only sting my son. Bee stings have natural steroid in them, so when my son is hurting with rheumatoid arthritis, he takes fewer precautions and takes the stings. They buzz right past me.

    @CT0526 - Your hubby diets with you? that is sooo very good!

    @jessiquoi - Are you still walking to was it the mail box or stop sign and back? Or is it too cold?

    And hello @KimF0715 ! Nice to see you back! Yes it is easy to slip out of taking care of yourself. I prefer to think of it as a "vacation" from self care. We all need one at the rate that our minds and bodies say to take one!

    @minimel_99 - Hello! You are ambitious, and you seem to have the right idea! This group helps me stay motivated.

    @AlisalGal - What area do you live in? Our bees are awake for the year here! My son just took my two best hives and sent them to live in a soy bean field. :/ I miss them!

    @rdevol - yeah, what you said. I'm going to do some me time tomorrow, too!

    My beautiful behaviors for tomorrow:
    1. Sing while I work. Haven't done that in a long long time. Nobody here will mind. Polka Dot? Mauroo? Nope. they both intend to sleep all day
    2. Get a good night's sleep
    3. Tell the old fart in the mirror that I still love her.
    4. Get some personal paperwork done so that I stop worrying about it.

    Love to all

    Lea
  • trailgirl777
    trailgirl777 Posts: 51 Member
    edited March 2017
    @aleahurst you are right it is day 6 of 6 & we did it!
  • KimF0715
    KimF0715 Posts: 114 Member
    Plans for new and improved motivation are on hold.

    Sudden death in the family last night. Absolutely devastated. I will be in touch.

    Kim
  • happysherri
    happysherri Posts: 1,360 Member
    @jessiquoi - I almost caved, there was left over pizza and 1 piece of veggie pizza would have fit into my day. However I didn't want it to throw off my macros.
    @aleahurst and @trailgirl777 - Amazing job, you did it! Hopefully you feel empowered and proud!
    @KimF0715 - Prayers and good vibes coming your way. I'm so sorry. Take care of yourself, don't worry we will be here.

    Update: Had dinner with my son last night - I stayed under my calories aside from all of the pizza and mac and cheese obstacles! My son ordered 2 full meals, he is 6'2 and thin. To be fair he only ate about half of the second meal and took the rest home. Yesterday was rest day - much needed. Tonight I think is back and biceps.

    Oh, and with my strict eating and hard workouts you'd think I lost all of this weight - Nope! I weigh the same that I've weighed for the past 3 weeks. But I'm not discouraged because my body is visually changing all the time - so much muscle and definition. ***Girl, DON'T LET THE NUMBER ON THAT SCALE DEFINE YOU!***

    Thought for the day: You don't have to go fast, you just have to go.
  • jessiquoi
    jessiquoi Posts: 400 Member
    Lea, I've not walked in a while because it's so cold and now full of snow. BUT i did go to yoga, and i'm going again tomorrow and sunday. thanks for asking! <3
  • jessiquoi
    jessiquoi Posts: 400 Member
    Kim, my condolences on your loss. Please remember to take care of yourself. <3
  • AlisalGal
    AlisalGal Posts: 88 Member
    Kim, I'm so sorry for your loss! I hope all is well with you. @aleahurst, I'm in Spokane WA, and until recently had snow and ice (literally! just last week! but it's pretty much melted away now). The bees are not out yet at all. The only time anyone has been stung is when harvesting honey, and my husband likes to work without gloves. He gets the occasional sting on his hands; I've never been stung.

    Beautiful Behavior: FINALLY I've lost a pound. Good grief every ounce is a battle for me. Work is really stressful today but I came armed with my secret weapon: apples! Do I want a Twix bar? Hell yes. But I want my tan suede skirt to fit even more.
  • jessiquoi
    jessiquoi Posts: 400 Member
    @AlisalGal , congrats on the loss and the willpower!

    i've still not started tracking (i wish one of you were close enough to literally kick me in the butt!) but i have been eating clean the last few days and the scale went back down. hallelujah!
  • aleahurst
    aleahurst Posts: 325 Member
    edited March 2017
    Jess! I would come over and hug you! I know, no help here!

    Kim - so sorry for your loss. Please be kind to you while you grieve.

    Don't let the number on the scale define who you are. I'm working on it, but sometimes it sneaks in!

    congrats on the pound Alisalgal!!!! You know that's really two pounds. The pound you didn't gain + the pound you lost = 2. Trust me the math is right.

    I'm on my splurge day and I'm having Parmesan topping on EVERYTHING. mmmm.

    and I do feel empowered. :) Thank you Sherry. Thank you Trailgirl777

    Today's two little personal tasks turned into an all day chore. I would tell all about it, but then I would relive it. nope.

    Tomorrow's beautiful behaviors:
    1. Relationships - Send little "i love you" texts to my Sunday School Class
    2. Spiritual - Pray over some folks here and some folks there (let me know if you need your name added)
    3. Hydration - Drink more water. really. I feel a challenge coming on.
    4. Sleep - Set aside 6-10 hours of quiet time!
    5. Mental - Get outside and breathe the crisp air
    6. Physical - Get out side and breathe the crisp air. looks familiar...

    Enough of that, my next challenge is to drink (consistently) at least 8 cups of water per day for (deep breath, contorted face) 6 (six) days! Who's up for doing this with me? @CT0526 ? @trailgirl777 ? @jessiquoi ?

    Love to all,

    Lea
  • CT0526
    CT0526 Posts: 24 Member
    @aleahurst I'm in on the water challenge. I've had at least 8 cups of water everyday this week and I've stayed well within my calorie goals. I have two cups of coffee in the morning and water for the rest of the day. Not buying diet coke saves money on groceries and dining out!
  • aleahurst
    aleahurst Posts: 325 Member
    Awesome! Anyone else?

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