WEIGHT NO MORE - April 2019
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@gingerpwr sorry to hear about your challenge. Lots of good vibes coming your way.
Mom is hanging in there. She looks terrible though. I’m leaving Sunday to NC for a week. I have asked her not to die while I’m away.
My daughter is bringing me lunch today but we’re going for s 30 minute run before we eat. Very happy about that.
My life is a bit too crazy right now. Because of the long weekend in Richmond I have no food prepped, my fridge desperately needs to be cleaned out...just feeling so overwhelmed that I come home and work on my jigsaw puzzle to unwind.
I’m having a hard time sticking to my yoga and figuring out what to eat. Just a few more days and I will regroup on Saturday.
Welcome back Cyndi!!! @cyndiesstuff you have been missed.9 -
Ljdanny
Thursday
Week 1
Pw 187.2
Cw 187.25 -
Well I guess staying the same is ok. At least I didn't go up. I also didn't workout much this week. I just didn't have the motivation, not sure why. But I also didn't really eat any crap either so that's good. It's a new month so I need to step it up. I have today off taking my son to some appointments and maybe getting some errands done. Maybe I can get a workout in later. Have a great day.3
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check in for Wed
Logged: yes and on track
Water: 14 cups
Exercise: 45 min walking video
Steps: 10,003 steps
Weird day yesterday. Tired and snacky. I wasn't too good. I even didn't get as many steps in during my video as usual. I did well saying no during the day but didn't do as well in the evening. I already feel more awake today so hoping that yesterday was just a fluke. I really need to focus on my hunger(or lack of it) and saying NO to myself. My weight has been up this week too. I am not sure why. This would have derailed me in the past but I will keep plugging along. Next week I am going to Hilton Head for a few days to hang with my husband's brother and sister in law. Two of my favorite people in the world. They are also older and not active at all. I know my sister in law likes to sleep in so I am thinking maybe I can go out early and walk. I was also relying on the mindful eating for while I am down there but I need a new plan because I haven't been doing well enough with that for it to be my only plan. Oh well..on to today! Working on eating mindfully and saying no when I am not hungry. Menu is planned, exercise is scheduled, busy day-walking Charlie, PT and doctor's appointment. Hope everyone has a great day!
@hope002 Nice day! Look at those steps!! Great job!
@GingerPwr I am sorry to hear this. Sending hugs and good vibes. Whatever this is, no matter how bad, you are going to get through it. Just take one day at a time and BREATHE.
@amsandos How exciting about your swim time!! That is a pretty significant improvement! I am bad with eating when I am tired too. We need to figure it out what to do when we are too tired to argue with ourselves. As far as the free food that would go to waste, I think of what Corrine says "Waste it in the trash or waste it on your *kitten*" Lol! (I hope they don't put Kitten in Lol!) You have been doing great, don't beat yourself up about the storm eating and get right back on track!)
@Mrsbell8well It is amazing all that you did during the weekend. I didn't even think about not being able to get ready for the week ahead. Life is so much easier when we plan and prep for the week. I have found that out the hard way myself. I am glad that you are still getting through the week and I love that your daughter is bringing lunch and going for a run with you. You are almost through the week. Hang in there. I will keep your Mom in my prayers. Hugs to you all.
@ljdanny Maintaining is good. I actually think you would like these Phit and Phat podcasts. She is very motivating and makes a lot of sense. Good luck to your son's appointments. Hope he is doing well. He has come a long way.3 -
User ID: Shirin_K
Week: 1
Weigh-in Day: Thursday
Previous weight: 160.2
Current weight: 160.6
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Daily Check in for: Wednesday
Food: Logged, under
Water: 40 oz
Exercise and steps: 10,542 steps
This was the best eating week I’ve had in a while but still a gain. Hoping for better next week!
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Check in for Wednesday
Ate: when hungry and stopped when full
Water: 36
Exercise: none
Steps: 1701 steps
Yesterday was the first day i did not take the pain medication all day. So the pain was a little more than previous. I didn't eat very well. The frig has become my arch Nemesis. I really need to start back on working on my thinking. This second half of my life I am going to do amazing things. lol as soon as i finish recovering from my surgery. i haven't been able to get dressed yet. my belly is too swollen. i am going to try today. i want to go for a walk but don't want to be in sweats. we will see how that all works out!
@sleepymom5 awww thanks. and you can steel anything you want of mine, if it helps!! and are you back from the shore? it sounds like your shore visit was a success. Make sure when you are making your 24 hour plan you are including some joy food. if your having a problem snacking, put it on your plan. don't eat behind your back girl!
@bmaison2014 time to change your course girl. you can do this. spend some time thinking about why this is important to you. write them down and put them somewhere you can read them all the time. i put mine on the frig.
@nstephenson01 my heart is with you as you adjust to hubby being gone. lets not look at this as alone time. lets look at it is time to build the new Nancy! you get to totally dedicate your time now to creating exactly who you want to be. what does she look like? what does she act like?
@gottagetthisdown good job at keeping at this. as long as you never give up you never lose. you got this.
@Cafelelia and you are right. that is exactly the problem. i am so not the type of person to just sit around. it is a mind struggle for sure. but i am listening to my body. i am glad that you are becoming able to get back to your exercise. that is wonderful.
@carlsoda thanks. lol when i tell the ole boy how wonderful he is. he says no, just average. i have certainly told him that that is just not true.
@Shirin_K i agree, when we don't feel well our bodies react. i can't even imagine what the scale is going to say. ohhh crap, i am suppose to weigh in today. yup, i just weighed in. it is WAY up! thats just a small gain too. your doing great!!
@DananaNanas maybe you need to be more specific with the person submitting the time cards. set a time range instead of a whole day. and thanks, i am glad to be back.
@Julie8468 you can check in however you want. just as long as you check in. I live in michigan. we are glad you are here. i also have a desk job. i bought myself a blue tooth phone so i wouldn't be so tied to my desk!
@hope002 wow looks like a nice day. thanks for checking in. how are you doing?
@GingerPwr good vibs coming your way. don't eat this feeling. you got this.
@amsandos ohhh boy. being tired can certainly cause lots of problems. that is one of my main problems too. when i don't have the energy to be strong. i get it.
@Mrsbell8well you know the struggles of life will always be there. (love the new profile pic by the way) i think that is one of the main things that we have to adjust to. change. it is always changing. the new angelina is very successful even when she is not!! xo
@ljdanny maintains are good. you keep at it. you will find your grove.
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User ID: Cyndiesstuff
Week Number: Week 1
Previous weight: 147
Current weight: 152.5
up 5.5 pounds.
Surgery got me!!3 -
It’s a new month, so it is time to set some new goals. By the end of April would you like to have lost weight, gained weight, or stayed the same? The number you see reflected on the scale at the end of the month is ultimately up to you, so make a commitment to yourself NOW!
My weight loss commitment for April is to Weigh 145 at the end of 30 days.
What is your commitment?3 -
@cyndiesstuff - all water weight my friend, it will slowly start dropping again.
@Shirin_K - no worries everything balances out in the end. I bet next week will be a nice drop!
@GingerPwr - hugs, hope everything is ok!
@Mrsbell8well - sorry about all the stress right now. Just take it one day at a time.
@sleepymom5 - hey I had a super hungry day yesterday too. But I wasn't tired so I can't use that as an excuse (boo!!)
@Julie8468 - Welcome!! I am also a fellow Canadian, originally from Ontario but now living in the States. I do go home almost every year though. Can't buy my beloved caramilk bars down here - which is a good thing for me!!
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Wednesday Check in
Food - good but over (very hungry day)
Water - good
Exercise - 12,000+steps
Hungry hungry day yesterday. I think it's my mug muffins for breakfast. Maybe not enough protein? I'm going to switch back tomorrow to eggs, sausage and veg and see how I feel. What I can do since I love my mug muffins is still have one during the day, but cut it in half for snacks.
Gosh, always learning something new!
Tomorrow I'm taking a vacation day (yay!). I have some early spring gardening to do, new curtains I picked up at Target on clearance for $5.98 each to shorten. I found enough panels for my two eat-in kitchen windows and with the left over fabric I'll make a valance for the window by my kitchen sink. We also bought two panels for the upstairs hall window but left it long. Lucy likes to hide behind them and attack us as we come up. Funny thing is she doesn't realize we can see her feet as we're coming up the stairs
I hope everyone has a great day!!!3 -
username: nstephenson01
Weigh in day: Thursday
Week 1
PW: 172.4
CW: 171.65 -
Daily check in: Wednesday
Food: Logged, over. Prelogged and ate according to plan but I'm sure wine put me over
Water: decent
Exercise & steps: 30 min strength training, 3 mile dog walk; 12,935 steps
Pleasantly surprised by this loss. The last week was an emotional roller coaster finishing up odds and ends and getting Hubby packed and ready to leave. Steps should have been better yesterday as I was planning to keep busy by cleaning house but I couldn’t bring myself to erase my husband’s presence just yet. Silly, right? He made it to South Dakota last night and plans to reach PA on Friday. I’m always such a nervous nellie while he’s on the road driving cross country. After such a rough day emotionally I slept 8.5 hours last night and feel back in my groove today.
Wow @hope002 great day and crazy good stepping!
@gingerpwr awe man girl sending healing strength and energy your way. Hugs
@amsandos Those are 2 of my triggers as well!!
@mrsbell8well hang in there. You know better than anyone I know how to navigate life’s challenges and come out winning
@ljdanny With everything you have going on a maintain is a win in my book
@sleepymom5 I was hungry all day yesterday too!!
@shirin_K that’s not bad considering you didn’t feel well. The scale will catch up next week
@cyndiesstuff that’s my plan… use this time to work on me. You are unstoppable! I would not want to face the scale after surgery but look at you staring it down
@carlsoda what is in the water? I was hungry all day also. Enjoy your day off! I’m planning some spring cleaning myself but still too much snow to work in the garden yet
I'm ready for a successful April! Let's do this team!!
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Weight loss goal for April...193...about a pound a week from where I started this month. That takes into consideration going away which I am aiming for a maintain that week.
@Shirin_K You had a great week so the scale doesn't change that. Keep doing what you are doing and I bet it shows next week!
@cyndiesstuff That is from the surgery. That will come off. Glad you felt well enough to back off the pain meds. Hope you get out for your walk too, especially if the weather is as nice as it is here. The fresh air will do you good. On another note, our team challenge is the 3rd week. I thought(hoped) they had forgotten us! Lol!
@carlsoda It could be the protein...Can you add more? Or have it with protein? I know you were looking forward to that muffin! You can SEW too?! Wow! You are a multitalented lady! Enjoy your day off getting things done around the house!
@nstephenson01 Nice loss! I can understand why you felt the way with the cleaning. I am glad he made it safely to South Dakota. I didn't realize he was driving. Wow! Safe travels to him today! I am happy to hear you had a good nights sleep and are back in your groove! Have a great day!
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@cyndiesstuff welcome back. I hope you have a good recovery. Take it steady. Take care lady.0
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@carlsoda yea, hormones too i bet. my goal for april is 7.5 which i realize is high but i am assuming a lot of this weight will just go back away. What is your weight loss goal for april? omgosh, you sew? i am so not handy with a needle and thread.
@nstephenson01 yeah!!! movement in the right direction. that is awesome. your gonna hit the 160's in april!! what is your commitment? and it was really tough to step on that scale. but it was an important measurement for me. My body does exactly what it is suppose to do. i am happy!!
@sleepymom5 ohhh yeah! love your april commitment!! and i already have a plan for the team challenge week 3. we will brain storm it later, kay? it is about goal setting. I just ate had a BAS (big a** salad) for lunch. going to go put on some outdoor attire when i am done here!!
@amsandos So far my recovery has been steady. every day i am feeling a little stronger. what is your april weight loss commitment?
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@cyndiesstuff those pounds will come right off! It’s just prob post surgery water retain.
@GingerPwr hugs! Hope everything will get resolved and turns out well in the end
@amsandos that is a tough one! I hate wasting food and I used to eat after my daughter too bc she would literally took one or two bites and be done sometimes. “But I just made you those pancakes and now you don’t want them? Alright let me have it” I got out of that mentality. Don’t want it, goes out to squirrels... I sometimes feel guilty still. But it’s worth it. I plan my food in my head for the day and Most of the days I stick with it and log it as I planned. I guess you just have to start thinking: it’s a waste of money but it will be a waste of my effort..
I am not participating this month but so far so good I’m on a day 7 of very healthy eating and working out.
I hope to be back in May and June to drop those last pounds...
This month I also started ab workout (I did some before but only 1-2 a week and now very organized )
The app is called 6packin30days and it’s pretty tough. I picked the hardest level. Let’s see how I’m gonna like it. I’m not expecting a 6pack lol but I expect to see some progress.
Today so far I ran 4.5km ( 2.8miles) and did upper body workout for 75 mins as well.
Weather is getting good, Life’s great now! Hope everyone has a strong day!
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My daughter and I just had a nice lunch with a 2 1/2 mile run pre-lunch. It was one of the hardest runs I have endured in 12 weeks. My heart just seems off but I am doing it. I was so glad to get it done. The run prior was 3 miles and one of the easiest in 12 weeks. so you never know. I think I am going to start meditation for stress. I don't show stress much but I am sure it is taking a toll on my body. I was up 1/2 a pound this last week but I wasn't too concerned. Here is the interesting thing...I take my measurements the first of every month. For March I was down 4.2 pounds. My bust stayed the same, hips and waist 1/2 inch loss on each...but my tummy around my belly button 2 full inches lost. I was astounded. So I am obviously losing fat and my clothes show it. So I think some of this slower weight loss may be due to changes in our body composition.
My daughter reminded me of my Happy Cow app. It lists vegan/vegan friendly restaurants when your traveling. Happily there are loads where I am going. So now I plan on going to a different restaurant every day that I am in NC. that is exciting. I am taking a rental car so I plan to take my scale too for Wednesday morning weigh in.
I have to admit I am quite tired of "dieting". Yes this is all about my health but this last stretch is feeling sooooo long. But I don't care...I will stick with it. I was telling my daughter that I dream of a life that I live by intuitive eating and working out. Hide the scale and just focus on my behaviors. Well that is exactly how I lived in 2017. It truly was joyful. But by summer of 2018 my "intuitive eating" had me up 50 pounds. That's so funny and so sad. So NO, as a food addict I cannot just live "intuitively". That becomes an excuse for me to live in denial.
I have to find a way to stay tuned but be realistic and yes a scale is a necessary tool for me to gauge if my behaviors are on target or not.
I have spent 6 days surrounded by fast food, sodas, pizzas and all manners of Angelina "no no's". I have felt like an alcoholic working at a bar. It was so nice to spend the afternoon with my daughter. It can feel very lonely being the only one that is focusing on health and exercise with proper nutrition. I am so grateful for this team of like minded individuals. I was asked this morning if I ever "cheat". NO...I do not cheat. I have a vivid picture of puking in the toilet while trying to convince my body that it is ok to eat chicken, fish, and eggs. Really???...why would we put food and drinks into our body that are so detrimental to our goals and to our health? For me...I am one of the lucky ones that have a body that kicks and screams and rebels if I feed it junk or harmful substances.
Back to work....love all your posts. And I was excited to see other team members that are also at their 50 pound mark or close to it. Great job TEAM! I deeply appreciate all the words of encouragement
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cyndiesstuff wrote: »
It’s a new month, so it is time to set some new goals. By the end of April would you like to have lost weight, gained weight, or stayed the same? The number you see reflected on the scale at the end of the month is ultimately up to you, so make a commitment to yourself NOW!
My weight loss commitment for April is to Weigh 145 at the end of 30 days.
What is your commitment?
So True!!
I wrote down my goals/commitments. During lunch I FINALLY listened to Phit n Phat for the first time. Thanks @phoebe112476 and everyone else that recommended her. I found it very interesting and agreed with or have said many of those same things in my head. So after listening to it, I changed up my goals & commitments slightly.
For April:
- Pre-plan meals and pre-log daily so I know what my calories/macros look like ahead of time
- 10,000 steps/day
- 30 minutes exercise 6 days/week
- Practice portion control and learn to eat mindfully. I really need to get my overeating under control to lose the remaining weight. I don't listen to my body.
- I'm not setting a specific # of lbs to lose but I will be in the 160's by the end of April
- Dedicate time to reading (or listening to a Podcast)
- Takes steps to improve my quality of sleep3 -
@Mrsbell8well where in NC will you be? If it's anywhere near Charlotte I'd love to meet up for a healthy meal!
@cyndiesstuff welcome back! I love your commitment and I'll set the same goal for myself.
Thanks so much for the sweet messages, everyone. I'm going to keep focusing on things I can control, and food is one of those things, so MFP and work are gonna be my anchors for a while.1 -
@gingerpwr I’m in Winston-Salem. Oh I would love to meet up. Maybe we could meet 1/2 way. I think your an hour away?0
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User ID: hkfleming
Week Number: Week 1
Weigh Day: Thursday
Previous weight: 187.7
Current weight: 185.28 -
Username: lennoncpa
Weigh in Week: week 1
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 139.4
Today's weight: 139.2
Steps: 51,1274 -
Username: julie8468
Weigh in week: week 1
Weight in day: Friday
Previous weight: 148.8
Today’s weight: 146.6
Bit more info: goals this month are to log and stay accountable, normally I quit within 2 weeks. Water is also a challenge, I have to get consistent to 5 glasses by end of month.
I wish I could say more right now, but so crazy here, fell asleep early yesterday and catching up today!
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@hkfleming and @lennoncpa nice loss ladies!
@nstephen01 I think I’m the last hold out for phit phat. I will ck it out on my long drive Sunday. Thanks Nancy for your words of encouragement. I’m sure it’s hard having your husband away. It’s always nice to have quiet time again but your husband is gone for soooo long. You will be hiking again soon. Nice loss on the scale too.
@cyndiesstuff I always admire your courage. You always lay it out with no apologies. It is what it is. We can all sympathize. I am so glad your over the surgery. Your health is the most important thing right now. The rest you will figure out. Just give yourself plenty of time to heal. And welcome back!!! You have been missed.
@lenka1 glad your finding your groove. It feels so good to be back on track.
@amsandos your doing so much processing and figuring out what works and what doesn’t. I admire your dedication.
@sleepymom5 your very specific this month with your weight loss goal. I think it helps to focus when u know where your going. I’m so proud of you for sticking it out with your short charting career lol. Your doing great and I’m so excited its shore time again. I live vicariously through your lovely days on the shore. And Pam thank you so much for leading the team when Cyndie was in surgery. I’m sorry I couldn’t be more help.
@carlsoda how fun to have a vacation day to do what you love. I love days like that. Enjoy!
@shirin_k I’m glad you had a good week. I usually see a bigger drop on next weigh in when the scale is slow to budge. Hang in there you are doing great!!! Hope your feeling better.
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So yesterday afternoon my 3 teammates ordered in Chinese food for lunch. It’s been ages since I have had Chinese food. I love the stuff. But I really try not to think about it. I had posted my MFP, ran with my daughter and enjoyed a healthy lunch. About 3:30 my co-worker comes out of her office feeling miserable. All 3 of them are popping stacks of antacids and complaining about bloating and feeling gross. One looked at me and said I guess that’s why you don’t eat this stuff. She said it does this to her each and every time but she loves Chinese food??? See what I mean? We eat and drink harmful food and beverage items, and usually the experience lasts less than 30 minutes, then we endure the suffering, weight gain and mental anguish cuz we’re off our game again.
Ok enough ranting TGIF!
Molly called me after work to tell me she was getting a manicure. I joined her and got a pedicure. My nail guy said my feet showed that I was under stress. Lol...okay I will start back my yoga today.
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My feet may be stressed but they look pretty 😁tulip colored toes in honor of Spring. Molly took me to Chipotle for Sofritos afterwards for dinner. Nice evening.3 -
Friday's Weigh Ins
@cafelelia
@Carlsoda
@DananaNanas
@hope002
@Pacsnc6
Saturday Weigh Ins
@kirsten11872
@zumba_luvah
Late Weigh Ins
@summerandskye
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username: sleepymom5
Weigh in day: Friday
Week 1
PW: 196.8
CW: 198.87 -
@julie8468 nice beginning to our group. Nice loss! Welcome.
@GingerPwr Casey I’m staying near Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem if that helps. Depending where u are in Charlotte it’s about 1 hour to an hour 15 minutes. But I’m willing to meet 1/2 way. I can probably meet you somewhere about 6 pm.0
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