WEIGHT NO MORE - April 2019
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Hello everyone! I just caught up with days of posts. I see some of you are doing well and some are struggling! Life can be crazy, with just have to try to do the best we can.
I am feeling good! I was very happy with my weigh-in on Saturday. I had a bumpy ride with my eating over the weekend. I was out all weekend and it was very hard to stay on plan with my eating, but I did workout. I got right back on track on Monday. The 18:6 IF seems to be working, I am really sticking to it. I have green tea & water until I eat my first meal around 2:00 or so. I have my normal breakfast, yogurt, fruit, granola etc, for lunch and a few snacks, then I have dinner. I am feeling good! I should have another loss on Saturday. Keeping up with my workouts is also helping.
@Mrsbell8well you have made an amazing change in a year's time. From 3X to size 6! The smaller you get and the closer you are to goal, the harder it is to lose the weight. You must be close to goal! A size 6 is small. Good for you!
@sleepymom5 you will get back on track! You are so supportive! It is always easier to give advice to others, we do not always follow what we preach. Hang in there! I love baseball, DIE HARD Yankees fan! I like to go to the games once the weather warms up.
@cyndiesstuff I am so sorry you are going through such a tough time! Make sure to get help for your depression. You can't help others if you don't take care of yourself. I was studying with my son for his health test last night. He had to write down the 5 steps in decision making, exactly what you have in your post. Identify the problem, Consider your options, Evaluate your consequences, Decide & act, Review your results. Hopefully he can remember for his quiz today, lol.
Have a great day! Welcome to May! Hoping to get some Spring weather soon!
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@cyndiesstuff what a day!!!! So sorry to hear about all of your troubles!
@eyesopennow welcome back!
@sleepymom5 I don't mind my day job, it can be stressful but I do like it for what it is. I'll check out the podcasts! I listen to a lot of podcasts... I commute like 7-8 hours a week! O_O
@nstephenson01 "gravity"?!
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The Phit n phat gal did a Facebook Live session today on self sabatoge. I thought it was really good and now I have alot to think about because I am totally in that phase right now LOL
Did anyone else happen to watch it?1 -
@carlsoda Nice day!!
@nstephenson01 I didn't have the best April either. Hope you find a yoga studio/teacher that you like. I missed it but I am going to listen when she posts it on the podcasts. I may need to listen to that one!
@cyndiesstuff . Thank you, you are the best. With everything else going on with you I forgot to mention how great it was that you reached out to a counselor. I loved your example above to. It is amazing how much of a difference our thought can make. (If that makes sense Lol!)
@kirsten11872 You have been doing great! I love when I see your killer workouts come up on my newsfeed! Keep it up!
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- Ran into a store and threw together two work outfits in a crazy hurry (only had 15 minutes but things were getting desperate). Walked out with a better idea of my size which included a size medium top (started in August at 2x). Feel better able to order a few things on-line now that I know my size. Also - discovered I am not a fan of the current “ankle” length pants that filled the store. This will be helpful since avoiding them was very hard (but landed me in the clearance section - yay!).
- Made the 55 pounds lost milestone today, officially.
- Two people commented today, “you look great”
- Sorry to hear of those struggling, but so glad you are sharing the struggles with this team.
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@phoebe112476 Wow! That is awesome! I love hearing all your successes-scale and Non scale. Since you probably need a lot, maybe you should look in some thrift stores. I found some things for my job with tags on still. They may also have a more of a selection of non ankle pants there.1
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Thursday's Weigh Ins
@Hkfleming
@Ljdanny
@Nstephenson01
@Shirin_K
@Cyndiesstuff
Friday's Weigh Ins
@cafelelia
@Carlsoda
@DananaNanas
@hope002
@julie8468
@lennoncpa
@Pacsnc6
@Sleepymom5
Late weigh ins
@NuggetBrain
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Baseball 5/01 12,688 steps1
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check in for Wednesday
Logged: yes, under
Water: 10+cups
exercise: 75 min hot yoga, 7 min plank challenge
steps: 4,221
I didn't go for a walk today, but I am sort of back on track and plan on getting better.2 -
User ID: Cyndiesstuff
Week Number: Week 5
Previous weight: 151
Current weight: 154
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Check in for: Wednesday
Ate: yes on track
Water: over 60 oz
Exercise & steps: 30 minute walk and 12425 steps
my day yesterday was filled with making plans for my honeymoon. i have taken a week for us to enjoy. new york, new jersy, maine, Connecticut. i planed the map yesterday. today i will plan the days and look for lodging. i wish someone would do it for me. lol. my work will pay off. it will be fun. i can do this. i will plan a good trip. i am feeling defeated this morning. i am working on my thoughts. i am trying to get counseling. but now, the one i was talking with to set the appt. is feuding with my insurance company about unpaid claims. their office is not taking new patients with my insurance right now. and the nearest place that supposedly does accept it is 70 minutes from my house and 30 minutes from my work. i will not give up tho. times like these call for persistance and tenacity. and the weight gain thing. not worried about it. i will figure this out. i am making a plan. my food is planned for the day. i have written it down. and i am going to stay on track. i have super glued my wheels to the track. time for some forward momentum.
@sleepymom5 wooooo whooo look at those steps!! and josh was in rehab about a year ago. he did good for a while and has now relapsed. i am not sure what happens. i told him tho, he cant move in with me and if he loses his funding, he will be homeless. he can't keep a job because of his handicap. i told him i cannot support him. no, if the federal agency finds out his is doing drugs, they have a no tolerance policy. and no my ex is a drunk and is in prison right now because he keeps drinking and driving. mom is doing some better. she did not go back to the hospital. but i called her doc and had him put her on an antidepressant. i think that is some of her problem.
@carlsoda thanks for the hugs. i sure can use them right now.
@nstephenson01 omgosh girl. look at those steps. april was a fail for me too. may will be out month. love your attitude about the yoga. you are really making great progress. and thanks for the concern. life goes on and we keep moving forward. no giving up allowed. i am going to list to that podcast at work today!!
@kirsten11872 i am so glad you are feeling good. IF is a tough go but you are doing it girl!! and lol. you and your son were studying my post. i don't think they ever taught that when i went to school.
@DananaNanas thanks for the concern. i am a tough ole bird. i will figure this out.
@phoebe112476 wooo whooo mediums!!! you are a rock star. today... you are my motivation to stick to my plan and do the next best thing!! and yahh i am not into ankle pants either. i am so short already they make me look like a munchkin!!
@hope002 you can do this. i know it's tough. no one ever said it would be easy but it is worth it. now lets make may marvelous!!
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Wednesday 5/1 Team Weight no more baseball
@GingerPwr steps -
@Mrsbell8well minutes and steps -
@pacsnc6 steps and minutes -
@hope002 82 minutes and 4221 steps - double
@carlsoda 12688 steps - double
@Julie8468 minutes and steps -0 -
Aren’t we done with baseball yet????
Yoga 32
Steps 10,602
Abs 6 minutes
Weights 15 minutes2 -
@Mrsbell8well from my understanding Saturday is the last day. But I'll double-check.1
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Good morning lovely people! So far this week has been ok, I still haven't quite figured out this eating thing, Im not eating enough at work so my calorie intake by the end of the day is too low :-(. Yesterday was a lazy day for me I think I got in about 5k steps and only 48oz of water. Today I plan to meet my gallon goal and get my workouts in. I did get the ok from my doctor to try running she said to just go for a mile or so and see how I feel, I'm excited. I ordered these new running shoes which I am excited about giving them a try. If it doesn't rain on saturday I am going to take them for a test jog and see if it feels. Enjoy your day everyone!
This is a picture of my new shoe
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Check in for: Wednesday
Food: logged, under, longest logging streak ever! Thanks to all of you
Water: not much, under 2L
Exercise & steps: 25 minutes elliptical (planned to be longer but life got in the way) and 8,424 steps
Got to go, but @cyndiesstuff - my 2 cents: consider phone counselling with someone else, given the distance meet them less often. I needed help Asap many times, I found over the phone was just what I needed. I worked through my thoughts, feelings and more and was able to get what I needed. I also did face to face in person, that was good too. Both left me with a sense of calm and peace of mind.4 -
Check in for: Wednesday
Ate: logged and on track
Water: over 80 oz
Exercise & steps: 20 minute walk and 5920 steps
I actually thought I had a horrible day yesterday. I didn't do too bad except for the exercise and steps. Today I am going to get a good walk in and clean. I didn't get any spring cleaning done at all this week. Just a lot of running around. I am feeling a little overwhelmed with life right now so I am going to make a big "to do" list and start getting things done instead of having them hanging over my head. I need to plan a trip to see my Mom for her 84th BD early June and also to see my friend who had the stroke who is in Ga. She isn't doing well, she still requires a lot of care and is depressed. I am having trouble coordinating my schedule with my other friends. She is 7 hours from my Mom so I am trying to figure out if there is anyway to combine the two trips. I think it may be cheaper to do two separate trips. Ugh! I really think if I get stuff done and clear my head it will help me focus on what I need to do here instead of going through the motions. So for today-my mini goals and LOGGING my food-I am actually going to prelog since I do have it all planned. I am also going to plan my trip and get at least one room spring cleaned. No news on the apartment search, she said she set up an appointment for Friday. The one apartment I looked up online as she told me it was above a Mexican market. It doesn't look like it is in the best neighborhood but it is a dream of hers to live above a Mexican market. I think the underlying stress of her being here AND going to an unsafe area is also a little much too. I really don't have any choice where she goes and she isn't interested in what we have to say so not much I can do but worry. Oh well, today is going to be a good day. I am sure once I start getting stuff done my attitude will change. Hope everyone has a great Thursday!
@hope002 Looks like you a doing better. Just take one day at a time. Awesome workout yesterday, great water intake, and looks like your food is good...Looks like a successful day.
@cyndiesstuff What an awesome plan for your honeymoon! We did that a long time ago so I can't even give you suggestions on where to stay. How exciting! I am sorry about your son, maybe now that he knows that there is a chance he will lose where he lives and that people know what he is up to, this will give him the kick in the butt and he will straighten out or get help. It isn't easy even after they are grown. Too bad his dad isn't around to help, doesn't sound like he would be much help anyway. I am glad your Mom didn't have to return to the hospital. Fingers crossed the antidepressant works for her. I also like @Julie8468's suggestion about therapy via phone. Idk how it would work but I know MK does talk to her counselor by phone a lot and it does help. You have so much going on all at one time, you really need to see someone (as you already know, I know that) Hugs my friend!
@gottagetthisdown The eating is the hardest part for me. You are really working on it and you will figure it out. I love those running shoes! Hope the running works out for you, sounds like something you really want to do. You really are turning things around and doing it the right way. You saw a problem and figured out what you needed to do and reached out to the proper people. You are going to do this!!
@Mrsbell8well Lol! I think everyone is feeling that way about the baseball.
@julie8468 Congrats on your logging streak! You have been such a supportive member of our team, I am so glad you are here!2 -
Check in for: Wednesday
Food: logged, under, longest logging streak ever! Thanks to all of you
Water: not much, under 2L
Exercise & steps: 25 minutes elliptical (planned to be longer but life got in the way) and 8,424 steps
Got to go, but @cyndiesstuff - my 2 cents: consider phone counselling with someone else, given the distance meet them less often. I needed help Asap many times, I found over the phone was just what I needed. I worked through my thoughts, feelings and more and was able to get what I needed. I also did face to face in person, that was good too. Both left me with a sense of calm and peace of mind.
@cyndiesstuff - I was just going to recommend phone counselling as well. It's free with my insurance, so I bet it's the same with yours. Sending you HUGE hugs today!!1 -
Wednesday check in
Food - really good - just 100 calories over but since I don't count my exercise I'm good!!
Water - lots and lots and lots
Exercise - 12,000+ steps, 20 minutes yoga and a 30 second plank. One step at a time
Over all a really good day. I've now switched back to my yummy mug muffins (low carb of course) and I've added hemp hearts to them to add a nutty taste. So good!!
Tonight we have my inlaws and daughter over for dinner. I'm going to make wild rice soup (dairy free and low carb'ish) I have such an easy delicious recipe, I can whip it together pretty fast after work.
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Good Morning Everyone!
There are a few more days left for the MAY REGISTRATION to get new people into our challenge...
I would like to ask all of us to help recruit... PLEASE, post something on your MFP wall about this site and containing links to the group page and the registration page. Post a "plug" for the group! Also, feel free to do any individual recruiting you can, especially if you are in multiple groups.
It's always better to have friends and family here with us!!!
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nstephenson01
Thursday
Week 5
PW: 171.4
CW: 173.83 -
Check in for: Wednesday
Food: Over
Water: Under
Exercise & Steps: Bowflex intervals + dog walk; 13,381 steps
Bad day yesterday. After the dentist I was so hungry but couldn't eat because of the pain/numbness in my mouth. By the time I felt like I could eat I was famished and over ate at dinner. Also couldn't drink as much water during the day because of the darn novocaine. Hate dentists.
Anyhoo, this week's gain is purely self sabotage. The closer I get to the 160's the harder it gets. My head is not where it needs to be. Yesterday's Facebook Live Session with Phit n Phat was a real eye opener. My subconscious has checked into maintenance mode and is running the show... I ended the month of April with a net of zero pounds lost.
I guess I've got maintenance figured out when I'm ready for that phase. Time to do some soul searching to see where I want to go from here. May intros are coming up... what will the plan for May be for me?
Sending hugs to you lovely teammates!5 -
@phoebe112476 that's great! So happy for you! Keep it up! 0
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User ID: Shirin_K
Week: 5
Weigh-in Day: Thursday
Previous weight: 162.4
Current weight: 163.2
April was not a good weight loss month for me – I gained 3 pounds. Definitely need to make changes for May!
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Hello all! The weekend is almost here!
I am feeling really good! I am so focused right now with my workouts and eating. 18:6 IF has been going well. I get hungry towards the last hour, but I hang in and my food tastes that much better when I finally eat, I really enjoy my food. I worked out at home last night, my usual Wednesday night workout. Back to the gym tonight & tomorrow! The scale was down again this morning. I am hoping to have another pound or 2 off by Saturday, but I will be happy with any loss. Every time I think I might skip a workout, I think about how good I am going to fell when I step on the scale and the number goes down, that is keeping me motivated.
@cyndiesstuff you have a great attitude! I hope you can find the help you need and your son gets help as well. You will be in my neck of the woods for part of your honeymoon, I live in NJ, right near NYC. I am a 10 minute train ride to NY. Glad your mom is doing ok.
@sleepymom5 hang in there! There is only so much you can do for your niece. Let her be if she does not want your advice. Make your list, it may help you to feel more in control!
@gottagetthisdown good luck with the running! Enjoy your new running shoes, break those babies in, lol
Have a great day! The sun is shining, finally starting to feel like Spring! 0 -
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Hello everyone. I’m in Vegas now with some girlfriends and it’s really nice to have friends to hang out with. We are all cloggers (dancers) and that is how we met. We are getting a lot of walking in and I’ve made a few “donations “ to the casinos!! I’m trying to control my eating but it’s tough being away from my usual routine. I hope you are all doing well!!3
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Wednesday
steps 6286
45 minutes exercise (walking and garden prep)
I am still feeling tired by 4 pm and taking a rest then
I was in bed asleep by 10:30 last night and woke up about 7 so finally getting more sleep1 -
@carlsoda . I don't know what sounds better the mug muffin or the soup! Yum! You are just kicking butt!
@nstephenson01 I actually looked this am for that in the pod casts but I guess she didn't post it over there yet. For some reason I think maybe she does that on Saturdays? I need to listen to that too. I got under 200 then stalled so maybe some of the same things apply to me. I gained 1.2 lbs in April so not a good month for me either. Let's just make a plan for May and hit some goals. We can do this!
@Shirin_K Same for me, I gained 1.2lbs. Let's make a plan and get moving in May!
@kirsten11872 I am glad you are back in the groove! You are doing great and I am sure you will have a loss on Saturday!
@eyesopenednow .....and he's back! Lol! I am dying with your comment to Steve..
@lennoncpa Have fun!! I guess having all these trips planned helps you get through tax season! Enjoy! You have certainly earned it!!
@pacsnc6 Glad you are getting rest. Sometimes your body just needs it.
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Wednesday 5/1 Team Weight no more baseball
@GingerPwr steps -
@Mrsbell8well 53 minutes and 10,602steps -Double/double
@pacsnc6 45 minutes and 6286 steps -Double
@hope002 82 minutes and 4221 steps - double
@carlsoda 12688 steps - double
@Julie8468 25 minutes and 8424 steps -single
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