TEAM: The Slimsons (January)
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batgirl140 wrote: »@batgirl140 Welcome Beth! I get that, I had a lot less energy at my highest weight. Changing my eating habits and adding in more exercise, slowly until you build up to it, it does take a little bit to get there, but it will all help with your energy levels! You got this!!
@AB215, exercise is key as I’m finding now that 40 is past me. Just need to do it! My plans are for activity after my boys get on the bus in the morning.
Here’s a question: As the soul food shopper in the house I find it hard staying away from snacks.
What does everyone do, aside from not going hungry, to keep the snacks and junk on the shelf and not in your cart?? Thanks!
If it isn’t good for my health- it doesn’t go in my cart! For Christmas every sweet treat that came our way got regifted. 😬 I was having a hard time saying no to wine so I boxed it all up and gave it away. It’s the hardest if it is in my house, so I decided not to have it in my house. I buy lots of low glycemic vegetables instead. I decided I had to make better choices for my health.
I kind of like the idea of my house being a health food tabernacle. Lol2 -
batgirl140 wrote: »
@AB215, exercise is key as I’m finding now that 40 is past me. Just need to do it! My plans are for activity after my boys get on the bus in the morning.
Here’s a question: As the soul food shopper in the house I find it hard staying away from snacks.
What does everyone do, aside from not going hungry, to keep the snacks and junk on the shelf and not in your cart?? Thanks!
@batgirl140 I, too, am the sole food shopper and my husband makes it sort of hard, he at least now eats the same type of food as me, he tends to like to snack a lot more than I can afford to with my calorie limits, and that does make it hard because believe me when I say this, I want to eat allll the foods. I feel like the trick is thinking of food in a way that makes it easier to pass on the things that won't help you reach your goals, before you eat it, you think...if I eat this, will I be closer to my goal or farther away. I think it makes it easier to pass on things that don't help when you realize you're eating for your goals and not for any other reason...but there isn't a magic thing other than just not buying it...and it helps to find snacks that are on your plan, like me, I tend to gravitate toward sugar free jello and I make "snow cones" out of ice in my blender and mio water enhancers (or generic versions) (0 calories, 0 carbs), that helps, makes me feel like I'm getting a treat, but low or no calories...some ideas...I'm sure we all have our tricks...1 -
batgirl140 wrote: »Hi! My names Beth. I’m 42 yo. And I’m currently at my highest nonpregnant weight and I’m tired. Im good for a few days but get derailed easily. I need help with motivation and accountability and having a team dependent on you can be very motivating!
My weigh in day is Friday so I’ll be posting my weight then. Let’s do this!
Hi Beth! Let’s do this!!HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY TO ME!
Also celebrating my mom's 60th birthday!
It's official I AM 40 today! Yay! Me
I may not be where I want to be healthwise but I thank God for His mercy in allowing me to see another year.
Track yes
Calories yes under
Exercise yes walking 15-20mins
Water 45oz (need to drink more)
Goals/comments
Went to Golden Corral last night and so proud of my self because even though this was a cheat meal I did not over due it. It feels good to feel full after only a little small portion it means that I'm doing something right. Another Non scale victory (NSV)
Anyone else celebrating NSV at the start of 2019?? Share so we all can be encouraged. . .
Happy Birthday!!!🎉Yes a big thank you for God and the many mercies he has shown me!
Have a wonderful birthday for you and Mom!
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Have a very happy new year everyone!!1 -
Question to all/any... Is this the only thread for interaction with each other or is there a thread for everyone in all groups too?0
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Elsiebeane wrote: »Question to all/any... Is this the only thread for interaction with each other or is there a thread for everyone in all groups too?
There is a thread that you can chat with others from other groups.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10698519/youre-welcome#latest4 -
Username:NuggetBrain
Weigh in week: January Week 1
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous Week's weight: 273
Todays Weight: 2732 -
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Daily post: Sunday, December 31st - NEW YEARS EVE!!!!
Tracking: Yes
Calories: Yes, under
Exercise: Yes - 60 min. Tabata Spin Class and 60 min Inclined Treadmill walk 3 miles (with my son!
) HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL!!! 1 -
Track: yes
Calories: over
Exercise: 2 miles of walking/jogging and 2 miles on the exercise bike
I went over on calories today, but I’m feeling good about having tracked!1 -
batgirl140 wrote: »
@AB215, exercise is key as I’m finding now that 40 is past me. Just need to do it! My plans are for activity after my boys get on the bus in the morning.
Here’s a question: As the soul food shopper in the house I find it hard staying away from snacks.
What does everyone do, aside from not going hungry, to keep the snacks and junk on the shelf and not in your cart?? Thanks!
@batgirl140 Hi Beth! I have two boys too--- I try to get my workouts in in the mornings---it's hard to juggle everything, but priority has to be my health. At our house I keep all of the forbid foods that my sons still indulge in (teenagers) in the pantry closet just outside of the kitchen. The kitchen pantry and cabinetry/refrig/freezers are for healthy food only. I do intermittent fasting, so I commit to not eating until noon each day which saves me from snacking. I've gotten into the groove of drinking all morning long (water, tea & coffee)---although it took me a while to get here.
My advice---don't keep anything in the house that is a trigger food for you. My sons have their favs (things I don't like) and anything I like (cookies, ice cream, cake, cupcakes--desserts) are not in the house (except for birthdays/holidays---then I either freeze them or toss them or give them away to guests). ---Make a list and stick to it---and don't go shopping hungry!
We got this!! - Nancy1 -
Track yes
Calories over
Exercise no1 -
I started this year at 228.8 and wanted to get down to 150 by the end of the year. Although I didn’t reach my goal I’m proud of myself for losing 59.8.7
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Daily Post December 31st
Track: Yes
Calories under goal:Yes
Exercise: Yes, 11 miles on the exercise bike (45 minutes)
I purchased a couple of pairs of pants that are a size too small. I'm using them as a carrot to keep pushing towards my goals.2 -
Tdrjustus3
Weigh in day: Monday
SW: 286.2
CW: 286.4
I should have moved more this week. Had a good drop mid week but couldn’t maintain it.
Happy New Year!!!3 -
Daily Post: Monday 12/31
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes HIIT, 15 minutes.
Goals/Day/Comments: the plan was to get in more steps and exercise today but ended up in Urgent Care with my son for 3 hours.4 -
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Daily Post (Monday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise:Yes, 30 mins elliptical, 60 mins weight training.
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Hi All!
🥳 Happy New Year!!
Daily stats- day 2 - Dec 31, 2018!
Tracked- yes
Calories - under
Exercise- double spin class
Next double spin- tomorrow at 9am— and it’s currently almost 1am now .
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@AB0215 is it possible for me to get on the January challenge? My start weight is 183.0 and want to weigh in on Friday. Do I have to post this elsewhere?1
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Username: catvlmack
Weigh in week: January Week 1
Weigh in day: Tuesday
Previous Week's weight: 162.5
Todays Weight: 165
I am okay with this! I’m lower than I was at the start of December so that’s good. Plus it’s shark week and that always puffs me up. Back on it now though. Happy new year all!2 -
IanMoone30 wrote: »I started this year at 228.8 and wanted to get down to 150 by the end of the year. Although I didn’t reach my goal I’m proud of myself for losing 59.8.
WTG2 -
Daily post for dec 31st
Tracked - yes
Calories - no. (Went out for NYE - had 1 drink)
Exercise - yes 1 hour on the elliptical2 -
Happy New Years all!!1
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December 31st
Tracking: No.
Calories: I’m sure I was over. 😩
Exercise: I cleaned and move around a lot, but nothing official.
NYE was a very stressful day! I was having a party and my daughter a slumber party. So after cooking and cleaning and prepping and kids, I realized at 6pm that I hadn’t eaten. So I overindulged on tacos and wine and chocolate chip cookies.
My biggest issue with weight loss is recovering from a “cheat day”, whether it’s intentional or not.
Question of the week: I didn’t make any resolutions this year. Only thing that I’ve started doing is doing things that bring me happiness in the long run. No more quick fixes or instant gratification. It never lasts.
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This weeks Question of the Week is What are your goals for 2019? Or even just January? And do you make New Year's Resolutions?
I guess setting up goals for 2019 is sort of a New Year's Resolution although I don't call it that, I like to think of things in terms of what do I want and how can I get there. I also tend to re-visit my goals periodically and adjust them if I've hit them or if I'm not on track, that way I always have something to work for!
Same for me. My goals change ALL THE TIME! Resolutions seem to be kinda permanent and if you don’t do exactly that, you fail. Lol. I guess it’s all about interpretation. Good luck with all your goals, current and future!
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Also, someone message me about a chickpea curry recipe. It was 3am and I saw it and fell back to sleep and now, I can’t find it! I’m sorry. I’ll post the link here for you!
https://savoryspin.com/easy-chickpea-spinach-curry/
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Also, someone message me about a chickpea curry recipe. It was 3am and I saw it and fell back to sleep and now, I can’t find it! I’m sorry. I’ll post the link here for you!
https://savoryspin.com/easy-chickpea-spinach-curry/
ADD Red pepper flakes for spice!
It was me but on your page 😊. Sorry about the 3am. I'm in South Africa and it was a normal time here 😂1
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