WEIGHT NO MORE - April 2019
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@Julie8468 i know i could plan my honeymoon for june. my mind just quits working and wants to take a nap. i am getting back slowly. i am now able to concentrate on mfp and thats a first since the surgery. and I love micheal sealey and jason stephenson too. and your right. the future healthy cyndie is in the process of a build!!
@nstephenson01 yeah me too. not to much into lamb. and i love marie calendar pot pies. ommmmmmm. but they are so rich. i consider them a special treat. a joy food. yes and it is beautiful here today. 65 and sunny. sooooo nice. and i am being really good to myself right now. thanks for your continued care!! xo
@carlsoda yeah i quit taking the pain meds. they only made me loopy and the pain was still there. my concentration seems really low right now. but today has been the best day so far. one day at a time!!
@kirsten11872 omgosh girl. woooo whooo look at that loss. good job. you are doing great.
@amsandos you are so sweet. thanks for checking in.
@twyla77 you got to hike in the mountains. soooo lucky. that is so beautiful. good job at burning off that dessert!!
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Cafelelia
Friday weigh in (late!)
PW - 152.6
CW - 153.5
I am sorry for the late weigh in. I had a really bad week. Lots of stressful work, but the mainly because my older son is having some pretty serious problems at school. I reverted to some stress eating and wine drinking, hence the weight gain. Not a healthy way to deal with things, but that’s what I did. Being a parent is tough sometimes, and I gotta admit that I feel a bit stuck. I am resetting today even though I do not feel a hundred percent. Just have to focus on the present. On the bright side, my leg and hip are feeling really good, so I am hopeful that I can get running soon, which would help a lot. I hope that everyone is having a nice weekend and I am going to get out now and enjoy some of the sunshine (I love spring!).4 -
Friday check in
Logged: yes, under
Water: 10+cups
Exercise: walk, yoga 75min
Steps: 10,5273 -
@julie8468 loved your post. You have some really great ideas!
@twyla77 what a gorgeous picture. How was the hike?
@cyndiesstuff ohhh great idea to plan your honeymoon. Glad your getting your groove back even if it’s going slow.
@Cafelelia sorry to hear about your son and the added stress. Hang in there. Glad your trying to regroup. It’s not easy.
@kirsten11872 nice loss girl! It’s so hard to get back on track. Your doing it!!!
@carlsoda what fun times your having! How exciting you get to spend time w ur daughter and new bb. And I love consignment shops. But goodwill are my favorite.
@nstephenson1 wow that’s a lot of calories. I’m sure it was tasty. I have had to reprogram myself and my definition of joy foods. Fresh fragrant strawberries in season, crisp steamed asparagus, navy bean soup...these all spark tremendous joy! For a special treat I enjoy lemon balls and chocolate oat balls that I keep in the freezer. I love them when I need a joyous treat and they are sugar free and so tasty. If I’m feeling especially hungry or naughty I will eat 2 of them.
Molly, Skylynn, Lula Mae and I all went to the park and enjoyed a Springtime exercise. I had my fastest pace run to date. 36 minutes running and 10 minutes walk. Not easy but I did it.
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HEADS UP CAPTAINS
I WILL BE STARTING TALLIES AT 0500 HRS PDT. IF YOUR SPREADSHEET COULD BE UP TO DATE BY THEN THAT WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED
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Sat check in
Logged: yes,over
Water: 8 cups (water intake is easier on weekends)
Exercise: spin class
Steps: about 8,600
Hope everyone had a great Saturday!
Congratulations @Mrsbellranwell on your run pace!
Go team! Go!1 -
@Shirin_K strep yikes! Take care and rest. You need it.
@carlsoda I love Wordscapes lol English is not my first language but I still play almost every night for couple of minutes just to get tired and fall asleep faster.
@Cafelelia I’m sorry! I really hope it won’t be as bad as it looks now. Sometimes we just need time to process things and find solutions. Hugs
@cyndiesstuff you know you will be okay! You’re a strong woman, look how far you have come already on your journey. No way this bump will ruin anything. Hope you’ll feel better soon - mentally and physically.
@Mrsbell8well the same goes for lifting. Just a week or two off and you’re basically done. Once you get back - soreness is brutal.
I lifted through our 3w vacation- 3times a week but not all the excercises were performed the same as I can do them at home gym bc of lack of equipment. I literally could not walk after my first leg workout last week back home. For 2-3 days I was in so much pain and I didn’t even take a break really.
It’s not worth to take a break unless you really have/need to!
@Julie8468 you got some great ideas!
@twyla77 gorgeous picture!
@kirsten11872 nice loss!!!4 -
Ladies, how do you deal with buying swimwear?
I went to Walmart and target yesterday just to try some rather than ordering online. Big mistake.
I went into the fitting room with so many pieces.
I looked good in my clothes. Thinking “Wow I really lost some weight” Then I put bunch of swim suits on and got so upset.
I look terrible in swimsuits. It really got me. I do think partially it’s because I have big chest and I just need to get separate good quality supportive bra.
All the stuff I tried- Huge on bottom, didn’t fit through top. Or large band falling off me but boobs exposed...
Any tips on good websites? I found some bra sized swimsuits on bare necessities web but I’m just scared to order without trying. But I guess I will have to risk it. Last year I had a tank top swimwear with my regular minimizer bra underneath. (It was just too bad without a bra)
This year I’d love to find modest 2 piece set... but is there such a thing when you’re 34ddd?3 -
Just caught your post. Swimwear is the worst! I used to have Walmart and target bathing suits (when target was here), but since a few years ago I buy all of mine online through amazon since they ship to Canada, but bare necessities is probably better. I do tankinis halter style, since it looks better on my chest to shoulder ratio, straight straps make everything on top look too wide for me. Tankinis are good that I buy the top and bottom in separate sizes. And solid colours don’t work for me, I do better with multicolours around the same hue. Is there a bathing suit you used to own that you can start from as a guide to the style that you like? There are so many choices! You may find shopping online way easier because you can actually find something in the colour you like in the sizes you need. Good luck!
Now I’m to see if bare necessities ships to Canada... they do have nice stuff...2 -
Check in for Saturday
Ate: to satisfied
Water: 66 oz
Exercise: up and down basement stairs 5 times
Steps: 7048 steps
I was a good day yesterday. it was beautiful outside. 65 and sunny!! did all the things i said i would. visited my folks and my son. got out of the house. the frost is out of the ground. spring has finally arrived in michigan. credit worthy acts for yesterday, i made a plan and stuck to it. drank my water, got in my exercise and most of all, rested and took care of myself. today is a busy day. i have already prepared the menu for the week and made the grocery list. it will feel good to be back to cooking. i am very thankful jim took over but enough is enough. i am thankful to be back to it. we have to do returns at kohl's and walmart. i have to pick up my perscriptions from cvs. and then i am going to make chicken tortilla soup for this week! ohhh yumm! i have made and written my 24 hour plan for today and i went back and analyzed yesterday. it is so easy to slip back into old habits. never let your guard down! i don't know why this surprises me. when i quit smoking, i couldn't just go back and have one. an ahhh haaa moment.
@Cafelelia young boys and school. thats tough. i fought both my boys in school. i feel for ya. but seriously you can't eat and drink that emotion away. i know that stuck feeling and i wish we could help. have you ever tried scream therapy? when your feeling over whelmed find a private place and scream and cry till you can't scream no more. i live in the country so i can do that without having the cops called but if you can't, scream into a pillow. it releases feel good endorphins. it will provide some relief. we need to learn how to feel these feelings instead of eating them! good luck my friend.
@hope002 thanks for checking in. how are you doing?
@Mrsbell8well i was thinking of you running for 36 minutes straight! wow. just wow. i remember when you first came here. all set in your ways. it was hard wasn't it? but it sure was worth it right?
@Julie8468 sounds like you had a great day! good job.
@lenka1 thanks for the feel good! i am working on it. i am feeling a little stronger every day. look how much you have changed. i know you are fearing the scale. but really, there are more predictors of success than that scale. spend some time really thinking about and journaling how you have changed over the last year. i bet if you really think about it you will see what i do. ohh my and as for the bathing suit, from one big chester to another. i wish you luck. if you find the answer let me know. to this day, i don't have a suit that fits me properly. But lets talk a minute about what you say to yourself. i am sure you don't look terrible in a suit. instead say, it is harder for me to find a suit that is flattering. because trust me you don't look terrible at all. that is part of OUR warped way of looking at things.
Gotta run, things to do! lets get ready for the best week 2 ever!5 -
Yesterday I didn't log, but only had breakfast and a late lunch.
A little water and no exercise. Spent almost the whole day doing school work. This not having a planning period is good and bad. It forces me to get stuff done but wow... so much work.
Still in limbo, but I tend to eat when i'm bored more than when i'm upset, so not worried about that. I just have to put forth the effort to eat healthy when I do eat.3 -
@lenka1 I loved swimsuitsforall.com. They will have ur size. I bought 2 bikinis when I was at my largest size ever. 2X. They fit well and great quality. First time I’ve worn a bikini since I was 15. But I didn’t care. I felt cute in their suits. I’m a size 6-8 now so I’m really giddy about looking for a few new suits this year. I might start with Ross and TJ Max.
Ck this article out as well.
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@julie8468 hey I like the new name u gave me lol.
@lenka1 your right it’s not worth it to skip work outs just because I was feeling lazy. So many benefits to staying with it. When I started back up my yoga I thought “what the heck...who’s body is this?” Simple positions that I never think about were challenging. But I don’t care...I’m back and sore but happy and strong. I have a hard one scheduled this morning. I love it!!!
@cyndiesstuff I would agree about the smoking analogy. I’m wondering what you stocked your fridge with that keeps you maintaining addictive patterns? I know you’ve got Jim in the mix but anything too “triggery” for me ain’t getting in my front door. I think about you a lot. I remember when you were 3 pounds from goal. How many teammates have we seen that lose it and gain it back? All of it and then more on top of that. I know I have been there and done that. I really think that there are “food cigarettes” in our life. Some things are just too hard to moderate. Plus most of these “fun” items wreak havoc on our heath. Both physical but worse mental. I’m there now where you were. I need to guard my success with everything I’ve got. I refuse to go back up. So for me that means many things stay on my no no list forever. But you know I turn it around and think about all the great delicious things on my yes yes list. And that list includes hard yoga sessions, long runs, mental and physical well being and lovely nights of sound sleep. This is my first time in years and years that I have not taken allergy medicines. I have not taken a single ibuprofen or Advil or tum or Aleve or Tylenol or extra strength excedrin since October 15th. And trust me I was a daily pill popper. I had all the good stuff and couldn’t imagine living without out it. But here I am. Healthiest I have been since I can remember. Those new size 8 bikinis...just a fun sweet perk. Health is the one and only goal that matters to me.@cyndiesstuff you know I love you. We are all here for you. As captain you do a fantastic job. All I know is there is an answer out there for each of us. It’s a highly personal journey.
Have a great Sunday everyone. Off to do yoga then pack. Leaving at 4 to NC when my daughter gets off work.
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Check in for Saturday
Ate: to satisfied, didn't log but ate mindfully for lunch and dinner.
Water: 64 oz
Exercise: 45 min walking video
Steps: 11,112
I have so much to do before I leave tomorrow that it forced me to do a lot before I went to the Phillies game yesterday. So I had a productive and fun day. The weather was perfect for a ball game even though they lost. I left a little early and headed over to my friend's to Uber down to our dinner. It was fun, but not too difficult to figure out who was in the show and who wasn't. I planned to use this night as a test for going out without a choice of what to eat. I did opt for the chicken dish that was the healthier choice. I also made sure to leave 1/4 of my dinner on my plate. Everything was delicious but I am determined on making this eating until satisfied work. It actually wasn't hard last night. We were having so much fun. Today I have a ton to do so off I go! Hope everyone has an awesome end to their weekend!
@Zumba_Luvah That's just a small gain. Don't let that get you off track.
@cyndiesstuff I knew that having that type of surgery would have an emotional impact. Is there anywhere you can go for support? Yes, next time I am going to have to plan. It was like I just slipped back into the old habits even though I ordered something healthy. I need to keep mindful throughout the meal and after if this is going to work. On another note, should you be doing the stairs already? I am sure it is hard when you want to get moving and your body is saying no. Sounds like you had the best day yet yesterday! Glad you are feeling a little better each day!
@nstephenson01 That dinner sounded delicious! I would be nervous to cook lamb. I also can't believe how many cals in the chicken pot pie! I would have never guessed.
@carlsoda Hope you are enjoying your long weekend! It seems like you have something fun planned each day!
@kirsten11872 Nice loss! Looks like you are back on track!
@amsandos You really are in a good routine! You have been doing great!!
@twyla77 How beautiful! I am glad you were able to fit in a hike in such a beautiful setting!
@Cafelelia Thanks for checking in. It is not like you to miss a weigh in. Yes, being a parent is tough. Don't look back or beat yourself up too much. Just try to get back on track. I hope everything gets sorted out with your son soon. I am glad to hear that your hip and leg are getting better. It seems like there have been way more good reports than pain so hopefully soon you will be back to your running! Hugs!
@hope002 What a great day! You have been doing awesome lately!
@Mrsbell8well Yesterday sounded like a fun, spring day at the park with your family! I love how everyone is getting out and active! Congrats on your fastest pace too! Safe travels today!
@Julie8468 Looks like you had a good Saturday! Spinning class is tough!
@lenka1 I have no tips on the swim ware but am interested to hear what everyone thinks. I can't understand why most suits don't have support. Good luck!
@GingerPwr Would it help to plan food or do you just have no appetite? I hope things get better soon. Hang in there. Sending hugs
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@lenka1 last year I bought a bathing suit for the first time in many years. I went to Target and bought the top and bottom separate. I hate shopping for bathing suits because I get so disappointed.
I spent all day outside yesterday working in the yard and my husband cleaned the garage. Going back out there today. Raking and edging are hard work. I have a busy week this week so I have to plan my meals and get up early to exercise especially knowing I will not make my Zumba class in Tuesday but I am getting my hair done instead. Another little something for me.4 -
Daily Check In: Saturday
Food: logged, under
Water: good
Exercise & steps: Bowflex Intervals, 30 minute dog walk; 11,721 steps
Managed 10,000 steps each day last week for a total of 90,508! Began raining last night and raining again today. Rain is in the forecast for the next 7 days. If the forecast is correct I'm likely to go mad. I see quite a few Leslie Sansone walking videos in my immediate future. I'm so ready for spring and sunshine!! Trying another new recipe tonight... Daphne Oz's Coconut Beef Skewers with broccoli slaw. Hope it turns out better than the lamb chop recipe. Already got my strength training out of the way. Its so helpful to have it in my calendar... I don't contemplate, I just do it. Thinking it might be a good day to begin a jigsaw puzzle to take my mind off this dreary weather. At least the rain is melting the snow so there's that.
@lenka1 I can't help much with the swimsuit situation... I'm the opposite. Small on top, big booty. I do think buying the 2 pieces separately is the answer and there is no doubt more choices online. Maybe try on different sizes in a store to narrow down top and bottom sizes and then order online. Good luck! I used to buy swimsuits from Victoria's Secret... do they even sell swimsuits anymore? I would dread buying a swimsuit now. Fortunately we don't have much call for them here in Montana!
Wishing everyone a nice Sunday!
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User ID: CassieGetsFit2013
Week Number: Week 2
Weigh Day: Sunday
Previous weight: 182.4
Current weight: 185
Oh bummer. I've really fallen off the wagon, need to get back to sticking to my calories!
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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME BASEBALL
YOUR TEAM NEEDS 6 TEAM MEMBER WHO WOULD LIKE TO PARTAKE IN THE MODS CHALLENGE FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS PLAYING CYBER BASEBALL. IF YOUR INTERESTED IN THIS CHALLENGE QUOTE THIS POSTING AND LET ME KNOW
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Had a good day yesterday. At church before 8 AM to help out with the peanut cooking project. The men cook the peanuts, then we package them in jars for sale. This is the third time we have tried this and so far it is a good fund raiser. I was on my feet for most of 8 hours sticking labels on the jars (they make three different varieties) and keeping them straight as to which batch was being packed. Lots of fun but very tiring. I made a batch of blueberry muffins for "breakfast" at the beginning o the project. We ordered in pizza for lunch and of course I had to taste test the peanuts. In bed before 10 and I slept good. Yay!3
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Daily Check in for Saturday
Food - Logged and on track
Water - 1 l
Exercise - physio, upper body free weights & 6035 steps
@Mrsbell8well, @lenka1, @cyndiesstuff & @sleepymom5 - Thanks to all of you for your supportive words and advice! I have started focusing on other outlets for the stress and am trying to stay vigilant in spite of anything going on around me. Falling off the wagon is one thing, but staying off the wagon is no way to live! Have added some light upper body work to my physio routine and set the goal of a daily walk outside everyday this week. The exercise endorphins help a lot!
@lenka1 - I am a bit of a fashion addict. The swimsuit issue is a tough one. I like JCrew swimsuits as they have different designs to fit a number of body types, but I do not think that they have the bust size that you are looking for. Here are a few articles for this season that review a number of different brands and designs for larger bust sizes:
https://www.glamour.com/gallery/best-bathing-suits-for-women-with-big-boobs
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/swimsuits-for-big-breasts3 -
@cyndiesstuff Take it easy - don't overdo it, let yourself heal. When I had a hysterectomy I spent a few weeks sewing new clothes for myself (it was a mandatory six weeks off work) so not too strenuous but I was doing something more than sitting around being bored.
To answer your questions: Yes I agree a half pound isn't much to worry about and yes, I measure myself once a month. I log my food every day (I don't weigh everything) I eat small portions and log them as a whole portion. It seems really strange that some months I gain a little weight and the measurements go down, then I'll lose some weight and the measurements go back up?!
I like the taste of Marie Calendars frozen dinners but they are a lot more food than I eat and they have LOTS of sodium. I have been eating the Banquet pot pies (so small but really enough food) and Lean Cuisine for lunches. These have less sodium too.2 -
THIS WEEKS MOD CHALLENGEARE YOU READY FOR SOME STREET BASEBALL
THIS IS GOING TO BE THE MODS CHALLENGE FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS
WE WILL START THE CHALLENGE WHEN ALL OF THE TEAMS REPORT ON THE CAPTAIN THREAD THAT THE TEAMS HAVE BEEN MADE. THIS ONLY FAIR SO WE ALL START OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT.
THE PLAYING TIME IS A 24 HOUR PERIOD FOR EACH DAY STARTING AT MIDNIGHT EACH DAY. THIS IS TO ACCOMMODATE OUR OVERSEAS MEMBERS.
MAKE UP A BATTING ROSTER…SO THE TEAM KNOWS WHO’S ON FIRST AND SO ON…. EXAMPLE…. GREG IS ON FIRST STEVE IS THE NEXT BATTER AND HITS A DOUBLE THAT PUTS GREG ON 3RD AND STEVE ON 2ND THEN THE NEXT BATTER BUNTS BOTH BASE RUNNERS STAY IN PLACE. NEXT BATTER HITS A TRIPLE …GREG AND STEVE BOTH GO HOME FOR 2 POINT AND THE BATTER IS ON 3RD
YOU ARE ONLY UP ONCE IN A 24 HR PERIOD.
CAPTAIN OR MOTIVATORS WILL POST IN THE CAPTAINS THREAD THE DAILY SCORE I WILL TRANSPOSE IT TO THE SCORECARD THAT WILL BE POSTED IN A CHALLENGE THREAD FOR ALL TO SEE.
HERE IS HOW THIS WORKS…. TEAM CAPTAINS WILL RECRUIT //ASK 6 MEMBERS TO BE THE YOUR TEAMS BB TEAM. THOSE 6 MEMBERS WILL DO ANY OF THE EXERCISES BELOW TO DETERMINE WHAT BASE THEY LAND ON.
WHEN YOU COME HOME TOUR TEAMS SCORES 1 POINT….
STEPPING
7,500 STEPS= SINGLE
10,000 steps = DOUBLE
15,000 steps = TRIPLE
20,000 steps = HOMERUN
WORKOUTS:
30min workout = single
45 MIN workout = double
60 MIN workout = triple
120 MIN WORKOUT HOMERUN
BUNT = REST DAY
GRAND SLAM = ALL BASES LOADED
THEN THE NEXT BATTER HITS THE HOMERUN IN EITHER CATEGORY
STRIKE OUT = DO NOTHING FOR THAT DAY…..
UNLESS IT HAS BEEN DECLARED A REST DAY PRIOR TO YOU BATTING ROTATION FOR THAT DAY OR HAS SET UP IN ADVANCE WITH THE UMPIRE WHICH IS @Navydaddjtc
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bmaison2014
Week 2
Weigh in day: Sunday
PW: 205.4
CW: 205.4
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Twyla77
Week 2
Weigh in day: Sunday April 7
Previous Weight: 126.8
Todays Weight: 128
oh no, this is my highest weight in a long time! i know i’ve been indulging in unhealthy food more than usual lately, and i guess it’s caught up...
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On a different note, I wore a bathing suit TWICE this weekend! I’m so self-conscious that i often skip fun events because i don’t want to be seen in a bathing suit - but how could i say no to an outdoor mineral pool in the middle of the mountains! So glad i just sucked it up and went for it!
at the bottom of the picture you can see a bunch of little black things lined up, those are the patio chairs around the pool that i was in! this view is through our hotel room window.
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Any takers on the ball game above?(see Navydaddjtc's post)
I would rather not as I am going away for 4 days. Let's try to get a team together.
I just wanted to check in quick. I am not sure how tomorrow morning is going to go. I will try to check in before I leave for the airport but that all depends on how soon I get to bed tonight. I have to finish packing. It was a long but productive day.
@ljdanny There is so much yardwork after the winter but at least it is good exercise. Sounds like you are set up for a good week!
@nstephenson01 Wow! That is a lot of rain coming your way! Between the bowflex and the Leslie Sansone videos you will do great! I also think a jigsaw puzzle is a great way to distract you from the rainy weather. Hope you dinner turned out good, it sounded delicious!
@CassieGetsFit2013 Start checking in again. You were doing so well. I know you can do it again!
@pacsnc6 I am not surprised you slept well . That was a long day! Hope you all were successful with the fundraiser!
@bmaison2014 Nice job maintaining!
@twyla77 What a view! I am glad you went in the mineral pool instead of sitting out on the sidelines. What a beautiful place! So trip #2 finished, I don't think you are done yet right? Try to get back on track between trips. Drink a lot of water tomorrow, I am sure some of it is fluid.
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