WEIGHT NO MORE - April 2019
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@Mrsbell8well you look fabulous! Love them both but love, love, love the red bikini!!1
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Me and my girls-Nicole 27, Shannon 23, and Mary Kate 19.11 -
Daily check in for April 19
Logged: yes, over
Water: not much about 1.5 L
Exercise: zero, being home was so nice today. It was raining and I did get out of the house, but most of the day was spent relaxing with kids and tv. I should go to the gym tomorrow...
Steps: 10,080. Honestly was supposed to go to bed early, ended up pacing around house for a while to make it to 10,000 + steps.
@Mrsbell8well I agree with carlsoda, the change is amazing!2 -
I am on my phone so doing from memory as I can’t figure how to access the chart
Saturday weigh ins
@kirsten11872
@Zumba_Luvah
Sunday’s weight ins
@CassieGetsFit2013
@twyla77
@bmaison2014
Friday weigh ins still due
@DananaNanas
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@cyndiesstuff I have the same problem with food. My mom also is obese and has always been, so was my grandma. If I don't make an effort to watch my eating, I am sure I can get to 300+lbs in a few months. It takes a lot of effort to maintain where I am now. So I developed some strategies. I'll share, maybe someone finds it helpful :
1 - I don't buy any trigger food or not healthy. So in my house there's never chips, pop or other junk.
2 - I always cook at home from scratch
3 - whenever I feel like I want to eat something not at meal time, I force myself to eat a salad and some protein(meat, eggs, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt) first, then I eat what I wanted (pastry most of the time or just plain bread). Usually I get full by then and only have a little bit. AND I get nutrients in, instead of just empty carbs
4 - I try to never skip a meal, when I get super hungry, that's when I eat the worst
5 - I stopped beating myself up, in a good mood is way easier to control my eating. When depressed I gain weight very fast
6 - even though I do not lose weight, I tell myself to keep exercising for being healthy
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hope002
Friday
Week 3
PW - 209
CW - 209.4
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Friday check in
Logged: yes, over
Water: 8 cups
Exercise: nothing(I like to call it a rest day, so it doesn't look like I failed again 🙄🙄)
Steps: 2,5092 -
@cyndiesstuff your such a wonderful supportive leader. It is challenging to lead a group when your struggling. I agree with what everyone else has said. Your a big time exerciser so being laid up has really put an added stress to your routine mentally and physically. There are answers out there. I wonder how high the scale will go before you take necessary actions to turn it around. I remember your before pictures. Will you hit That weight again? Maybe even higher? Just asking. I have seen others do just that. I have done just that. I had to separate out the weight issues from the health issues. My health was and is my driving force to make changes for good. Easter is here and I have done nothing to prepare. My first week back from training, going to help my daughter pack this weekend, moving in with her boyfriend, and dietary changes...not sure what to plan. I would like to take the old folks to the arboretum. So no ham, ambrosia salad, scalloped potatoes, sweet potato biscuits or strawberry rhubarb pie. I will keep the asparagus and strawberries. I saw a recipe for vegan hot cross buns. Maybe a vegan “quiche” as well.
Am I missing out??? No I don’t think so. I’m 62 years old and never been healthier in my life. If I don’t make these lifestyle changes permanent, I am doomed. Planning to run both days.
@sleepymom5 love the picture of you and the girls. Thanks for compliments.
@julie8468 love your tips. The beer bottle was hilarious and an awesome tip!
@hope002 great tips as well. I too have a house full of nutritious food and snacks.
@carlsoda yes it has been a big transformation. At 202.8 pounds I was at my highest ever and was completely accepting of my weight. I would have happily stayed at 200. I even bought 3 bikinis. But my health was horrible and secondly I knew without a shadow of a doubt both wifey and I would hit 300 pounds. I have always eaten healthfully for the most part. But portions were always huge. @sleepymom5 I could always relate to how much more you ate than everyone else. This recent trip with my daughter surprised me at how little I eat compared to her. That used to be me. I now eat till I’m full and stop.
Looks like a beautiful weekend here! 1 week to go then May will be here. So if you didn’t make your goals you still have time for a final push, if not there’s always next month.
Happy Easter happy weekend everyone!1 -
Baseball
Mrsbell8well
Steps 7592
Yoga 25 minutes
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Check in for Friday
Ate: some better
Water: not enough oz
Exercise: none
Steps: 6528 steps
My plan for tomorrow, i am going to enjoy my family. the left overs will go home with my guests. i will have one serving of dessert. i will eat very slowly. really watching my hunger levels. tomorrow is going to be difficult. i have already had weeks of bad eating. so you know my attitude is going to be go ahead cyndie. you will start monday.
yesterday was a nice day. jim is off work for the holiday. i did some doggie maintenance. Mack needed a bath bad. i try not to bathe him when it is less than 32 degrees out. so it has been a while since his last bath. he is nice and shiny and soft. i am going to brush him again today. i also cleaned house yesterday. today is laundry day and meal prep and grocery shopping. i usually do it on sunday but since sunday is easter. i have moved these tasks to today. i have decided that when i get back to work, i am going to set up therapy. i really need to get my head straight. and i have been unsuccessful doing it alone.
@carlsoda thanks for your kind words. it certainly has been a trying time. and thats just a small fluctuation. that dairy kicked your butt!! that is so good that you went to church thursday. i love your easter plan. and 75. wow. that is nice. it is 39 and rainy here in michigan.
@Cafelelia ohhh yes and the scale moves down. ohhh i always wanted to have my gait analysis done. i am pretty sure i have a problem. but you had a good week. awesome. ohh and thank you for your kind words. i am feeling pretty low right now. but i will get it. i am a tough ole bird!! and your easter plan sounds lovely. time with family is wonderful. enjoy.
@lennoncpa maintains are good. yay you. tax time is over now. you made it to the other side. now just to wrap up the loose ends.
@kirsten11872 sometimes we just have to have joy food. it sounds like you did it with moderation and was very aware and mindful. good job my dear. and thanks for your kind words. it really does help to know that i am not alone in this.
@Julie8468 holy macaroni girl. look at that loss. great job. you made it thru those social situations and lost weight. don't minimize what an accomplishment that was. you were very worried. but you made a plan and stuck to it. congrats. that is a wonderful NSV for you. ohhh and love your tips. super holiday plan too. ohhh wow. i hope your kidneys are ok. sounds like you are taking the precautions you need. i will pray that your problem has a solution. and i like your aunts tip too. that is really a great one.
@sleepymom5 that was a great weigh in. don't make small of a hard earned success. ohhh a 5 mile walk at the shore. it is what i do when i meditate!! i channel my inner pam! i love your easter. it is soooo your family. and i don't think it is weird at all. and thanks for your kind words. i am really feeling quite depressed. and you are right. i can do this. i will get there. this has just been way tougher than i had imagined. and look at your brood of cuties! you look amazing too by the way. i can totally see the weigh loss. cheers!!
@Mrsbell8well BANG... BOOM... BAM... look at you! so fricken cute. i love the pocka dots. Smokin hot. and thanks for your kind supportive words. i can always count on you to tell it like it is. i love you for that. and NO i will not give up and just keep eating till i top back out at 197 pounds. i felt horrible then. and your right i have gained my weight back before too. i don't want to do that. i will stop this from happening. it ends today. i have planned my food and i will stick to my plan. i can't wait for the doctor to release me to exercise and have sex again. i go see him for my 4 week post surgery check up this thursday. your food sounds soooo yummy as always. i love strawberry rhubarb combo. mmmmmm
@hope002 yes, my mom and all my aunts and uncles on her side were obese. i can easily gain weight really fast. and i have to be diligent as well. and i love those strategies. i would be so much more on track if i could get the ole boy to give up his snacks but i won't even ask. i am on a diet not him. i as well cook most always from home. ohhh i really like number 3. that is a good idea, i will try that. i agree skipping a meal doesn't work for me either. and the beating myself up one is a work in progress. i certainly know it is not productive, AT ALL. thanks for sharing those tips. it has helped me and i am sure it has helped some one else. and it has surely helped you! you are my inspiration to stay on track for easter. thanks
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Saturday weigh ins
@kirsten11872
@Zumba_Luvah
Sunday’s weight ins
@CassieGetsFit2013
@twyla77
@bmaison2014
Late weigh ins still due
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4/18 Team weight no more
@GingerPwr - strike out
@Mrsbell8well 65 minutes and 10122 steps - triple and double
@pacsnc6
@hope002 105 minutes and 13407 steps - triple and double
@carlsoda 10502 steps - double
@Julie8468 60 minutes and 16095 steps - Triple and triple
4/19 Team weight no more
@GingerPwr
@Mrsbell8well 25 minutes and 7592 steps - single
@pacsnc6
@hope002 rest day - bunt
@carlsoda 11205 steps double
@Julie8468 10080 steps - double
@GingerPwr @Mrsbell8well @pacsnc6 @hope002 @carlsoda @Julie8468 Do you want to continue for the rest of April? please let me know, if you want to, i will take care of your postings.
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Zumba_luvah
Week 3
Pw- 195.2
Cw- 194.6
A little bit of a loss. I was over my calorie goal by 100 to 200 every day except yesterday. But I'm going in the right direction. I so cant wait to be back in the 180s!5 -
Just for everyone's info
There are 5 weeks in the April challenge. the week of the 21st and the week of the 28th.3 -
@Zumba_Luvah nice loss. keep it up. the 180's are right around the corner!!1
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Check in
Made it back home early this morning. Was a great trip with my daughter and granddaughter
Friday weigh in
Week 3
PW 165.1
CW 166.9
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Sorry I haven't been checking in for baseball this week but internet connection was off and on, especially on travel days. I did OK though
4/19
15, 981 steps
We walked around Washington DC then went to IKEA to wait out the rain storm on our way home. I wasn't tired out from all the walking but sore!
I did not sleep very well the three nights I was at Mom's - 4 hours was the most I slept so my calorie burns were way up because I was moving more. We got in a visit to my brother and did a lot of stairs seeing his house.
Home and ready to just crash for a day or two but I will try to keep up the step counts.
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I AM GOING TO MAKE A COMMAND DECISION HERE BECAUSE OF THE HOLIDAY AND SUCH AND I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THE OTHER TWO MODS.......
BASEBALL WILL GO THROUGH OUT THE MONTH OF APRIL......
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@cyndiesstuff I definitely want to continue the baseball challenge, I have gone for long brisk walks a few nights only because I didn't want to report low numbers of steps and no exercise minutes
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Baseball yesterday:
Hit a single with 8,000 plus steps and fought off depression with every one of them.
Today's goals: water water water, walk 2 miles, log food.3 -
kirsten11872
Week:3
Weigh-in day:Saturday
Previous weight:173.0
Current weight:172.0
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Hello! I'm back from NYC, and excited to read through the thread to see how everyone is / what everyone is up to!
I'm a bit nervous about stepping on the scale for my weigh-in tomorrow, but I'm REALLY looking forward to getting back on to my regular schedule now that all my travelling is done! Spending today doing laundry and making my meal plan, and will do grocery shopping and meal prep tomorrow and then it's back to work!
The weather was pretty good, but each day had a period of rain or really strong wind so we ended up taking the Subway or ferry more than usual so my daily steps weren't as high as they usually are when i'm in NYC...
Sunday April 14 - 17,721 (travel day, didn't get there till about 6:30pm then just settled in, went to eat and went to bed early)
Monday April 15 - 16,644 (rained all morning so we hung out and caught up with friends in the morning, then spent the afternoon in a bar...whoops!)
Tuesday April 16 - 22,377
Wednesday April 17 - 23,684
Thursday April 18 - 28,198
Friday April 19 - 18,746 (travel day, but tried to get as many steps in as I could before I got on the plane!)
Happy to report that I only ate ONE piece of greasy NY Pizza while I was there (which I ate while walking over the Williamsburg Bridge so that helped me justify the calories!) and stayed away from all the candy and junk for the most part! I did have quite a lot of beer however lol. Had a great time though, so no regrets even if I did gain a bit...we'll see tomorrow!
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@sleepymom5 beautiful picture of you & your girls!😊💕1
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Hello & Happy Saturday! It’s a dreary, rainy day here.
I got up early, worked out and I’m at my WW meeting & I’m down a pound. I’m happy the scale is down and that’s with me going out to dinner Thursday & last night. We went for hibachi last night, I didn’t have any alcohol, got shrimp & scallops and stopped when I was full. I probably would have lost more weight if I didn’t go out to eat those nights, but I feel good I still lost and enjoyed myself with friends & family!
@Mrsbell8well amazing transformation! You look amazing!😊👍🏻
Have a wonderful day & Happy Easter!😊🌸🐣🌷5 -
cyndiesstuff wrote: »
4/18 Team weight no more
@GingerPwr - strike out
@Mrsbell8well 65 minutes and 10122 steps - triple and double
@pacsnc6
@hope002 105 minutes and 13407 steps - triple and double
@carlsoda 10502 steps - double
@Julie8468 60 minutes and 16095 steps - Triple and triple
4/19 Team weight no more
@GingerPwr 8000 steps - single
@Mrsbell8well 25 minutes and 7592 steps - single
@pacsnc6 15981 steps - triple
@hope002 rest day - bunt
@carlsoda 11205 steps double
@Julie8468 10080 steps - double
@GingerPwr @Mrsbell8well @pacsnc6 @hope002 @carlsoda @Julie8468 Do you want to continue for the rest of April? please let me know, if you want to, i will take care of your postings.
Still need @pacsnc6 for 4-18 and we will continue for the last two weeks in April. Play ball2 -
@pacsnc6 oh no, I saw your comment about the face-plant in front of the library in NYC! I hope you weren't hurt! I saw a lot of wipe-outs on this trip - one poor guy hit a rock on his skateboard and went flying into downtown traffic - thankfully it was at a red light so other than a bruised ego he was able to get up and hobble away!
@Mrsbell8well that red polka dot swimsuit is the CUTEST thing I've ever seen! I used to love Archie comics and in one issue Betty had a bikini just like that and I ripped the page out and pinned it on my bulletin board so I could find one like it! (never found one, lol!)
@sleepymom5 what a great picture of you and your daughters! So nice.
I didn't get too many pics of myself in NYC but we took these ones of each other in front of the Law & Order building because we are Law & Order: SVU nerds! As you can tell by my hair flying everywhere and me squinting through a gust of dust, this was a pretty windy day lol.
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@cyndiesstuff yeah, i'm in for baseball the rest of April
@Mrsbell8well I love that retro red bikini! Smokin!1 -
@cyndiesstuff I think it is brave of you to own your BED in a public forum like this. I hope that this forum helps you to work stuff through. You are not a fraud you are the same as all of us with our messed up relationship with food. You are taking the time and effort to figure it out. This is the work of a life time. Like a garden or a work of art it will never be finished. Sometimes were are winning and sometimes losing. I can relate to what you say. things will change and you will be back on the up soon. Re looking for my daughter...I am not sure what happened it should say looking after my daughter.
@mrsbell8well wowsers. You look foxy in that red polka dot number. Go you.
@gingerpwr Keep going. In the words of Winston Churchill "if you are going through hell, keeping going" you will come through the other side.
I didn't make great food choices today and and I went a little astray yesterday. I am starting to get back into my training and have been picking up the bike rides. Not terrible but not great. In the UK Easter is an excuse to eat lots of chocolate. Thankfully our family have a children only chocolate pact - although I may get a Chocolate egg from my mum. In previous years I have put eggs in the freezer and eaten it little by little. So i am not too worried My LO has a treat box so she can save here chocolate for later. She is also on about the Easter Bunny coming so I may have to do an Easter egg hunt. I have been enjoying picnics these past couple of days which is why I was a little a bit astray today. We went for a bike ride and had an icecream too. Heck I am not going to feel bad about it just own it.2 -
Sorry for my not so regular check ins-Monday I will be back on track! Enjoying my time with my family. Went on another long walk today. Haven't been the best with water. Ok with food but could do better...Hope everyone has a Good Easter!
@hope002 What great tips! Thanks for sharing. I also think you may have needed a rest day as you have been Kicking butt with activity this week!
@Mrsbell8well It was a real light bulb moment when I realized that. I have been doing much better now with stopping when I am satisfied. It is so funny to me what an easy concept that for some reason I just never grasped...
@cyndiesstuff Sounds like you have had a nice Easter planned. I am really glad that you are going to see your counselor again. I think that is really important. Hugs!
@zumba_luvah Nice loss! You will be back in the 180s before you know it!
@Pacsnc6 I am glad you are home safely. Sounds like you had a great trip!
@kirsten11872 Nice loss! You had a good week!
@twyla77 I am glad that you are home safely and had a nice trip. You have to get pizza when you are in NYC Lol! Your steps were so high! I can't imagine if you didn't take the subway how high they would be! Love the pics too! I was wondering why you posed there! Lol! That's awesome! Sounds like you did well traveling on all your trips in the past few months. It is nice to know it can be done.
@amsandos It is so much more fun having a little one on Easter. Sounds like you have been having fun with her the past few days! Enjoy!3
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