WEIGHT NO MORE -- February 2019
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@Ashleigh1178 I’m feeling the same way. I was aggressive w weight loss in January. February I said I would take it a little slower. As if I can say it and it becomes so. I’m eating so well and working out faithfully. Water is good too. I just have an expectation that my body will lose what I tell it to. But that’s not quite how it’s working this month. I have been weighing daily...ok more than daily...but I’m having a stagnant week. I feel great my Fitbit needs a smaller band and I had to stop wearing rings. They r too loose. But I truly know how easy the weight comes right back. I’m even feeling a little lazy about doing my daily yoga. Maybe I will skip a session. But no...I keep going. And it’s the day before my weigh in. It gives me the heebie jeebies. But I will stay the course. I’m into accountability too much with this group. I have to hit my goal. I want to hit my goal and I WILL hit my goal. Let’s do this together.7
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It is 9:30 and I still haven't exercised, just my PT. I am not tired tonight, I had some coffee and a little nap at 4 so I am feeling good and going to head down after I get off here. Snacked a little this afternoon when I got home from working at my friends house. No lunch and close to dinner. I should have had something healthy. This job isn't going too great, I hope things will change when we are out in the field. They really didn't train us. My friend showed me a ton of things today that I don't know how they would expect us to know and they didn't cover it during training. I know what I have to do, collect data off charts but they didn't tell us how to get it from the charts to them. They gave me a scanner and a secure key but didn't show us how to use them or how to take the info from them and attach to the forms I am working on. They also have new software that no one seems to know how to use. We couldn't even get on today so she could show me how to use it. They said too many people were using it...I hope that doesn't happen when I am out trying to collect data...no one can tell me it won't. Ugh! I like doing bedside nursing better, less complicated. Actually working in the ICU was less complicated Lol! But maybe not when I started. Ok, that is all. I will go now and check in in the am....
@cyndiesstuff That is a good idea for the 24 hour plan. I need to get used to this job that doesn't have traditional hours. Didn't do that great today either but am not as exhausted as yesterday. Hoping to at least get a walking video in.
@Mrsbell8well You rock! Running in the rain! Wtg girl! So excited for you with the new job. Mine isn't so great, they needed to give us more than 1 day of training lol! I am lucky one of my friends has worked for so she is helping me. I know you will hit your goals, as you get closer to your goal, the slower it comes off. You have made so many life changes I am sure you will keep them all going even after you hit your goal.
@eyesopennow . Is that the play that Sara Bareilles wrote the music? I heard that was good. I hope you enjoyed. I like what Cyndie said for Valentine's day. Or go to dinner or do something together so it's not like you got her more than she got for you. That way you are just celebrating together. My husband just told me he isn't getting me flowers since I will be leaving for the shore Thursday so we will go to dinner this weekend to celebrate (which we would be doing anyway) Lol!
@Ashleigh1178 Nice loss. I didn't know you had lost so much weight already. That is awesome! Sounds like you are on track for your goals.
@GingerPwr You are on such a good streak right now! I am glad that you are not going to stress about a little gain with your TOM . You are doing well and are in the right mindset!
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Everyone, thanks for the suggestions. We were already planning on staying in and cooking together. I may well take a crack at putting pen to paper. Hopefully it will be more betterer than Roses Are Red Violets Are Blue.....sleepymom5 wrote: »@eyesopennow . Is that the play that Sara Bareilles wrote the music? I heard that was good. I hope you enjoyed.
@sleepymom5 It is indeed that show. Very enjoyable, with some good music and a well-executed if predictable story. (It is a musical comedy, after all.) We even got a backstage tour after, as it turns out my daughter has a good friend whose own daughter was in the production. It was really special to see all the inner workings of a true Broadway level show. And standing on that stage, looking out at the (empty) audience! Made me nostalgic for the old days when I used to perform. (I think I shared this before, but I met my wife during a production back in the last century.) Ahhh, to have that energy and those vocal chords back again! Simpler times.
Sleep well, all. Dream of Spring.
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I’ve been reading you guys! I think I’m caught up mostly. Just don’t have energy to post bc by the time I finish reading at nights my eyes are too tired and I fall asleep. (It’s too cold in here - no pre school this week - plus my daughter has been sick and extra needy and I also started longer workouts)
No jokes. Responding using a phone sucks! But I’m reading at least bc I don’t want to miss your awesome progress and motivation!!!
You guys rock!
I am flying to Europe to see my family in 21 days (after a year) Just booked the flights on Saturday. They haven’t seen me below 160 for a while. Prob 5 years or so. I always screwed up there eating horribly during past visits.
I’m scared. I am working extra hard next 3 weeks to lose even more...
Doing low carb and pushing hard and longer workouts. And hoping I can survive 3 weeks there! It’ll be tough but I’m planning on maintaining at least while there.
And I promise to post more.
Was cute to read about the Valentines gifts! We don’t do much here haha 😆 Husband born day after valentines so we celebrate that! We are going to all you can eat Amish buffet on Friday. Yikes! I need to be extra careful what I’m doing there too. But I may not for a day
Ahhh. 4:17 am here (woke up to pee lol and felt like maybe I can quickly check in )
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ihp2015
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Week 2
PW: 212.3
CW: 211
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Steps 2/12 11,1191
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Mrsbell8well
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Week 2
PW 158
CW 157.6
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Wednesday weigh in
GingerPwr
PW 156
CW 155
An incredible and awesome surprise this morning! Really helps mitigate how crappy I feel.
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I’m going to have to accept that and be grateful. That puts me at a total of 45.2 pounds lost. Technically 14.8 to go from my original goal of 142.8 which is 60 pounds but that has been adjusted to 142 goal to put me in normal range. So no lipstick reward yet. Next week.
Last night I had to order size extra small for a new Fitbit band. My body is definitely changing. I still have 2 weeks to lose 3 pounds to meet my February goal. Not impossible.4 -
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@GingerPwr great job!!! My biggest goal is to catch up with you lol. Your my moving target.
@sleepymom5 thanks for the encouraging words. It helps. Sounds like your going through typical new job learning curves. Hang in there.
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Check in for: Monday
Logged food: No but on track
Water: 68 oz
Steps or exercise: 18279 steps
Yes. no treat again last night. it was a little easier last night. i only had to talk with ED 3 time. and then he shut up. I explained to him that i was not hungry. that this was just neurological junk happen in my brain. i know i was feeling anxious but it will pass. i sat with my feelings for a while. it is just a bad habit that needs to be broken. just like when i quit smoking cigarettes. i had these same feeling. these same urges. but once i didn't practice the bad habit anymore it finally goes away. and as long as i keep no giving in to the bad habit it will stay gone forever. it will eventually become just a passing thought and in the end it will be gone. credit worthy acts for yesterday. i exercised, got lots of steps in, drank my water, ate my planned food, ate when i was hungry and stopped when i was full, didn't mindlessly snack in the evening, gave myself huge credit, listened to my podcasts, and practiced positive self talk. wow. the new me is right around the corner. i can't wait to be her. i will get there one day at a time by taking small consistent steps toward my goal. and when i make a mistake, like i did on sunday, i will view it as a learning experience. i will not say i am starting over. i will say i made a mistake and i am moving on. right now. not tomorrow.
Got to run. i will catch up with everyone when i get to work and have some free time. i have to leave early again. we got about 4 inches of snow on top of the snow, sleet and freezing rain we had yesterday.
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@Ashleigh1178 it is movement in the right direction. good job at continuing to show up for yourself. and you have practiced these bad habits for so long that it is engrained in your brain. read my post above. continue to practice doing your new life style and it will eventually become habit. but you have to show up for yourself even when you don't want too. that is what is going to get this new habit engrained in your brain. and you are doing awesome. you keep that s*** up!!
@GingerPwr yeah... Shut up ED. we don't need your input. woooo whooo. now you can shove the weight loss in ED's face as proof that you are doing good. keep it up girl, you rock!!
@Mrsbell8well girl, stop weighing yourself more than once a day! that is not helping you. the scale is a tool. that's all. if you know you have been doing what it takes, that all that matters in the end really. remember that as you get closer to your goal your weight loss will slow and sometimes stall completely. my engagement ring it to big too. I have already had it sized once. guess I am going to have to do it again. and a half pound is a great loss for you at this point in the game. keep your head up. remember you are wonder woman.
@sleepymom5 the sooner you quit giving in to the snack habit the sooner it will start to become easier. you need to show up for yourself everyday, even if you don't feel like it. that when your new habits will form and it will start becoming just something you do. the new job sounds a little frustrating. I hope then when you learn all the new systems it gets a little easier.
@eyesopennow you use to perform in musicals? wow. I didn't know that about you. you may have share the story long ago, I don't remember reading it. please share again, I would love to know.
@lenka1 I agree about the responding with the phone. if you are not careful it will take you back to the previous page and you will lose everything you have been typing. omgosh. you are going to Europe. that is amazing. and I agree. maintenance is your best bet for vacation and being mindful.
@ihp2015 look at you go girl! that is a great loss. you keep that up.3 -
Check in for: Tuesday
logged food: yes, calories on track but had some snacking
Water: 64 oz
Steps or exercise: Dance video (for a challenge) 30 min and walking video 30 min, steps 10,113 steps
I have to run so not much time to write. I am not doing as well as I was and the scale is starting to creep up. I need to get my head back in the game. Hope everyone has a good day. I will check in again later.
@eyesopennow I didn't know that is how you and your wife met! Sounds like you have a perfect plan for Valentine's day. I am also glad you enjoyed the show, how cool to be able to see behind the scenes.
@lenka1 How exciting that you are going home to visit! I understand your concern about eating. I would make a plan, you have 3 weeks. You can do this. I also am the same with the phone. I can't respond on that little screen either.
@ihp2015 Nice loss! You are doing awesome!
@GingerPwr Nice loss! It is amazing how a drop at the scale can change your motivation!
@Mrsbell8well Even if it isn't as much as you wanted to lose, that is a major milestone! And super close to 50! You have worked so hard for this and I am glad you are enjoying the changes you are seeing!
@cyndiesstuff I know, I don't know why I keep giving in. Last night was bad too... I will put a stop to it today. I put it out there so now I have to do it...3 -
Hello everyone! Sorry I have not been very active on here this month or last month. I am trying to read all your posts. I just finished page 1, lots to catch up on!
My name is Kirsten, I am 47 years old, I will be married 20 years in June, I have 2 sons - 18 & 14, and I work full-time in the financial industry. I have been part of MFP since May 2012, and part of this challenge since it started in July 2015 or 2016, I cannot remember. I have been on a few different teams, but have been on this one for quite a few months since it started. I was never a skinny kid, I was always on the thick side, but I did not get really heavy until I was about 17 years old. I was really heavy from 17-21, then a friend asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding. I did not want to be the fat one in the wedding party, so I completely changed my lifestyle. I gave up all red meat, pork etc, I only eat fish & poultry, but could definitely be a vegetarian. I lost a ton of weight in about 6 months and have never looked back. I have gained some back throughout the years, but never got back to my heaviest, which was probably around 230 pounds. I never got on a scale back then, so I have no idea what I weighed at my heaviest. I wish I knew what I weighed at my heaviest. I am also a Lifetime WW member. I joined WW for the first time when I was 14 years old, but I did not achieve Lifetime status until I was about 38 years old. I am about 9 pounds from my WW goal right now, which I was at a few months ago, and I lost my discipline and gained some back.
My goal this month is the same as always, to get back to goal. I would love to be out of the 160's by the end of the month. I need to get back in the right mindset! It has been a struggle, but I refuse to give up! This group definitely helps to motivate and provide support. I am very grateful to you all! I love how open we all are about our lives, not just our weight-loss journeys. It is a great place to share our struggles and not feel like we are being judged.
Looking forward to reading all your posts for the month.
Have a wonderful day!
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@sleepymom5 this is tough. but you can do it. first of all you need to be really honest with yourself. you DO know why you keep giving in. it is because you want to. I agree, you have now made a commitment to yourself. don't you go breaking a promise to yourself. you show up for that girl. don't leave her hanging. if you told your son you would be there by golly you would be there, even if it was hard and you didn't want to. use the same logic on yourself. you don't have to want too all the time. sometimes you just have to show up for yourself.
@kirsten11872 to get back on track you need to set a goal. a doable goal. and then do it. how we build motivation is by building small successes. your goal for February seems lofty. I would hate for that to be your goal and you fail. and then you feel like you have to start again and your a failure. maybe your february goal should have nothing to do with the scale. maybe it should be about getting in a routine of behaviors that will make the scale move. try starting back with small obtainable goals that you write out and check off when you have done them. but only put them on your list if you are 100% in. you need to build up some success to help you build your motivation. I make a 24 hour plan. and the only thing that goes on there are the things I know I will do. get up early, exercise, pack my breakfast and lunch, go to work, drink my water, get in my steps. woooo whooo look at how I showed up for my self.4 -
eyesopennow wrote: »
I am spending a little bit of time this afternoon trying to translate something from an obscure foreign language ("Female") to my native language ("Husband")..... The original statement was "I didn't do much for Valentine's Day this year, and you shouldn't either. And No Candy this year, please." As there are at least 20 meanings for this statement, I am trying to determine which path allows me to express my affection for my wife without getting into trouble for ignoring instructions on either the high side OR the low side. Really, ladies, you have no idea how stressful these things can be....
What a problem to have! I am an accountant and control our money, so I have told my husband for years absolutely no cards, no flowers, no nothing as I'm not going to support the retail world. I'd rather buy a really good steak and cook it up for the two of us. I did hear on the radio that Valentine's day is 10.2 billion dollar market. Isn't that crazy!!!
So my advice, just buy her something super small and sweet to show your affection...definitely no candy!!5 -
Morning all!
Been super busy lately so didn't have a chance to check in yesterday except post my steps.
HEY...weight is back down. I knew it was temporary and my puffy eyes are slowly getting better. And, the last two days have been great with food, water and exercise.
This coming weekend we have a huge birthday party for all us February babies - so 4 birthdays to celebrate (mine, SIL and 2 grandkids) I'm definitely staying away from dairy (no cheesecake - sorry guys) but I will have something fun for a dessert. I'll just watch my calories so I don't go over board!
Hope everyone is having a great Wednesday!!5 -
2/12 Steps: 12,2541
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Daily check in: Tuesday
Food: Logged, under
Water: Pretty good
Exercise: Bowflex intervals; 30 minute walk
Had a decent day meeting my goals. Was happy to get over 10,000 steps. Helped hubby with his latest project outside so didn't drink quite as much water as normal as I couldn't run back and forth to the bathroom. We don't really celebrate Valentine's day... every day is Valentine's day, right? LOL Kidding!! Not in my house. I have a nice dinner planned and that's about it. Snowing again today which I'm actually OK with as my body feels like it needs a rest day.
Congrats to today's losers!!
Wishing everyone a successful day achieving your goals!!4 -
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My son finally came home from the hospital. He thought he was going to go hang out with his friends. He argued with me at the hospital because mom's never know what they are talking about. All 21 year olds are right. He just came out of his room and apologized, can't even stand up straight. He's not going anywhere. Mom's know everything. I told him he needs to listen to me more often, lol.
We do not really celebrate Valentine's day here either. I usually buy my husband and kids some Reece's, call it done. I ask for dinner it can be pizza, subs, or he can cook as long as I get a night off from cooking I don't care where it comes from. This year I am looking to buy my husband a water bottle because he says I took all the ones that we have including his. He says he's going to start going to the gym again at his new job that he starts next week, but I call bull crap. But at least he'll have one.8 -
Ok, so I updated my goal chart after today's weigh in. 45 lbs to go before I'm at a healthy BMI!
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@carlsoda I hope you have a great birthday weekend with your family. and you should have a LITTLE desert. I agree whole heartedly. we all need a little fun food every once in a while as long as we are still mindful of how much of it we are eating.
@nstephenson01 I am glad you had a good day yesterday. back on track. good job nancy. never give up!
@ljdanny they never learn no matter how old they get. my son will always ask my opinion and I give it to him, then he does what he wants. I am always right. lol I told him when are you ever gonna learn. and he said probably never. ughhhh. I am so glad that your son is home. now he can heal in the love of his family.
@ihp2015 omgosh. that is so cute. I love it. good job girl. 45 to go! I can't wait to congratulate you when you get there.
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Finally logging in to report my steps, and just realized i didn't wear my fitbit at all today!
Feb 9 - 8452
Feb 10 - 6408
Feb 11 - 10,413
Feb 12 - 9774
Feb 13 - xxx
I'm feeling so bad about myself as i've been so lazy and unmotivated (and was sick for a few days) - i've only been to the gym once or twice this month!
I am still eating well and drinking lots of water, and i've done quite a few home workouts, but I really have to push myself to do it! Even my mom asked me what was up because she noticed how few steps i'm getting - i don't know why i'm being so lazy and unmotivated? I was so pumped about how well I did in January, but as soon as February hit - I lost my groove.
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@ljdanny - Very glad to hear your son is back home from the hospital. My youngest just turned 13 and she has way ramped up her belief that I know very little. Lol.
@ihp2015 - Love the new chart for tracking your loss. So cute!
@kirsten11872 - Thanks for sharing your story. I love to learn about the members of this team.
@cyndiesstuff - Awesome work on changing your mindset. Thanks for sharing your process. Such an inspiration.
@lenka1 - I completely agree about the posts on my phone, pecking away single finger style now - lol. I “select all” and copy my posts often so I don’t lose them before posting (has happened too many times for me to take chances). Jealous of your Europe trip. Totally understand the challenges of eating on plan while on vacation. Such a challenge!
@Mrsbell8well - Salad looks so yummy! I love chic peas.
@Cafelelia - Awesome to see your health has improved with your weight loss. Such a fun and important NSV!
Happy to report the stomach flu is gone and we are having fun in this vacation. Rainy and cold today - but we changed plans a bit and had s great day of indoor fun. Tomorrow the Universal Studios and 75/sunny forecast.
Much trouble with calorie counting here at Universal. No calorie info on any menus or webpages. I am “estimating” based on my months of weighing and counting- but it feels a lot like “wild guessing” because I don’t eat many of these foods in my daily life.
On the positive side - I have defaulted to making reasonable choices off the menu and eating only until full (along side the wild guessing). So hard to throw away half an expensive yummy meal - but I am getting into a good pattern. Had a few bites of dessert the last two nights and felt perfectly satisfied. Will be interesting to see my weigh in after about 2 weeks.
One highlight was seeing (and touching) this piece of the Berlin Wall.
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