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  • eyesopennow
    eyesopennow Posts: 352 Member
    cyndiesstuff wrote: »
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    i never say anything on here to you all that i wouldn't say to myself. i hope no one gets mad or upset at my frankness sometimes but sometimes i really feel like i need to point out flawed thinking. losing weight is not all, great job, and you can do it, and that's awesome. sometimes it is going to be hard and sometimes your going to feel bad. but truly the only way we can fix our eating issues is by examining our beliefs. take care all.

    Are you kidding? You are amazing! Speaking for myself only (I learned from my wife years ago that speaking for someone else can be painful) your words and those of others here keep me sane when the scale isn't doing what I think it should and challenge me to think in a different way. I may not have a pithy answer to really challenging thoughts ("what does the new you look like? do you even know?") but it doesn't mean they aren't on point and welcome.

    Thanks for being here!
  • eyesopennow
    eyesopennow Posts: 352 Member
    cyndiesstuff wrote: »
    User ID: Cyndiesstuff
    Week Number: Week 3
    Previous weight: 155.5
    Current weight: 155
    down .5 lbs

    Excellent! You've turned the tide from last week. What did you do differently this week than the last two?
  • pacsnc6
    pacsnc6 Posts: 978 Member
    I am not a list maker so I don't write out a plan for my days. Lately I have been more structured though in my days having certain chores on certain days of the week. I have a different place to be each morning of the week for an activity that lasts at least an hour and I plan other things around those.
    Many years ago I had a planned menu I followed for supper every week. It got very boring so I don't plan more than a couple days ahead now. My hubby is a very picky eater and I am always cooking for his taste. I do add extras that I like so I have some variance. I live less than 1/4 mile from a grocery store so that is not a problem.
  • Cafelelia
    Cafelelia Posts: 1,298 Member
    edited May 2019
    Wednesday check in

    Food -Logged & under
    Water- 1.5 l
    Exercise - 3195 steps & physio

    Day 5 of this cold. Everyone tells me it lasts a week, ugh. My older son has it too & is home from school today. I have a lot of work so have to push through.

    Physio went well yesterday. Recovery is on track & we are focusing on areas that have been overcompensating, mainly my left mid back. I have another gait analysis in 2 weeks to check how I am doing as the running increases.

    I eventually have to redo professional photos for my practice as my current ones were taken 6 years ago. I plan to do this in November or December for the one year anniversary of my business launch. This is one of my new incentive goals for further weight loss & fitness.

    @Julie8468 - It is wonderful that your son is your gym buddy! You have also reminded me that we teach our kids through our actions, so if we put ourselves last, that is what they take in.

    @sleepymom5 - I will take most of July off in general: work, running, physio & our busy home routine (ie no school & activities for the boys). As this is the first year running my practice, I have arranged things so that I can take July off & we have a family trip planned for 3 weeks. Most of my work is in the education sector, so July is a great time. I have never had this amount time off before in my working life and am really looking forward to it. The boys are growing up fast & I want to spend time with them. There will be lots of walking & hiking, with just a few runs.
  • sleepymom5
    sleepymom5 Posts: 2,470 Member
    edited May 2019
    Daily Check in: Wednesday
    Food: logged and on track
    Water: at least 80 oz
    Exercise and steps: 30 minute walk, 9,000 steps

    Well I am at the shore. I didn't get all I wanted done at home but that will have to wait until after Florida now. It is nice and quiet here now, that will change by tonight. I am having a house full of people. No Jim or Shannon as they have to work at the bar. Jim isn't really working but he and his partner want to be there the first few weeks, then they are backing away. They had a great night last night. When MK and I stopped in the place was packed. They really did a nice job. It was the darkest, ugliest dive bar going and now it is a trendy spot. MK likes their wings, she is only 19 and can't drink there yet. They are strict with that.

    Today I have a lot to do so I need to get moving. I need to go food shopping first thing. I want to get food I can eat in and I also am having a house full of people down so I need to plan what to have that isn't going to derail me. OR find a place to put it that I won't see it. I buy dessert stuff that really doesn't tempt me that much but those effin donuts do...this time I won't buy the mini donuts. It isn't even some gourmet dessert-they are mini powdered donuts in a bag! I also decided I am going to do @cyndiesstuff 's veggie bags. I am really trying to work on the overeating and I don't want to just substitute healthy things and continue the behavior. I also my buy myself individual hummus so I know how much I am eating with that. It is only family down so no one will care. I also know I may be asked to dinner with my neighbors across the canal. They are members of the yacht club and we always go there, especially on crowded weekends or holidays. (We are on their 12 year waiting list Lol!) I already know what I will order there if we go. I also would do my 3 drink limit there. I won't go to the bars, too crowded this weekend. I also don't know if I will drink unless we go to dinner. Right now I don't plan to but I am making a plan incase I do. Drinking when we are home is a little trickier than going out for me. Before, during and after dinner are easy markers but just drinking at home it is a little harder to figure out. Maybe I can do the same, we will be eating at home for the most part. Also...my first face to face with my neighbor. Hopefully it won't be too bad. My husband has seen him and it is like nothing happened. I guess pretending everything is ok for people you see only a few months a year...


    Btw-MK liked her counselor! He is youngish and graduated from where she is going to college. She will meet with him once a week. We are doing Tuesdays so we aren't in the weekend shore traffic heading home or back down. She sees the psychiatrist in a month who will manage her medication. The medication is what makes me nervous so I am glad that she will be seeing someone in the field that will manage it instead of our doctor. I know she has a long way to go but I feel like at least she is on a path now.


    @cyndiesstuff I really love how you have turned things around. You are really an inspiration! This is the first time that I really believe that I will lose this weight and it will be the last time. It isn't going to be quick but it will happen. I am still going to have bad days or weeks (like last week, my weigh in will reflect that) but in the long haul I will lose it. You are right, we do need to be kinder to ourselves. I am getting better with that too. And yes my friend, keep being frank. We all need a kick in the butt here and there.
    @Mrsbell8well I didn't realize how close your 10K! How exciting! I will be cheering you on from Ga and Florida as I will be driving back to my Mom's that day!
    @Shirin_K Nice loss girl! You have been doing so well lately!
    @eyesopennow I need you to hang with my husband and teach him a few things! Lol! Sounds like you catch on quicker than he does when your wife tells you things! :wink:
    @nstephenson01 I am sure you are right and you will be back in the 160s soon. Remember to have a plan with that long drive, sometimes I want to eat out of boredom. Safe travels!!
    @pacsnc6 I make a plan for the day before. I hate going shopping so I make a menu for the week that we usually stick to but sometimes life gets in the way. I also make a little lists of stuff I would like to get accomplished during the week and work those into my daily plan as I go along. That part is new as I would get through the week and forget things that needed to get done. I wasn't much a planner for most of my life, I did have to plan because of work and kids schedules but other than that I would fly by the seat of my pants. Now that I started planning, I would say last fallish? I don't know how I did managed without it. That being said, some things work for some people and not for others. I know that you have been very successful so you need to keep doing whatever you have been doing to get this far.
    @Cafelelia Ugh! Colds can hang on so long and really wear you out! Hope it is gone soon! The pictures for your business are a great incentive. I have my son's wedding in Nov. I have an extra incentive too. I love that you were able to work it out that you can take the time of in July. That will be an awesome month for you. I still can't get over how quickly children grow up so I know you will cherish this time.
  • sleepymom5
    sleepymom5 Posts: 2,470 Member
    edited May 2019
    QUESTION

    Has anyone ever flown with their scale? Mine is glass and metal. I can fit it in my computer bag but wasn't sure if that would be a pain in security. Then I was thinking bubble wrap in my suitcase. Any thoughts?

    I have my usual Friday weigh in AND the first of June while I am away.
  • carlsoda
    carlsoda Posts: 3,426 Member
    Many days check in...
    Food - I've been hungrier this week and it may be due to the stress at work so even though I've been eating more than I would want, it's more paleo food than junk food. (not sure if it makes a difference)
    Water - great
    Exercise - great

    I've been SO busy at work this week I've barely had any time to check in. But I've read all your posts and hit lots of likes and hugs. We're all so real aren't we - with the good, the bad and the mediocre. I'm still working through the Beck Diet Solutions. I have listened to it all once and now going back to the parts I need to sink in. I'm also in the middle of a PNP, May 11th episode. Oh it's a good one! I also downloaded a journal app and starting to use it for motivation.

    Today won't be as much exercise as I normally get. Chiropractor appt at lunch then I'll stop at Fresh Thyme on my way back to work. They have some amazing sales right now - like organic blueberries and strawberries for $1.99 and all natural ground beef for $2.79/lb. Luckily we have a fridge at work!

    Now...back to work!!
  • cyndiesstuff
    cyndiesstuff Posts: 1,562 Member
    @Mrsbell8well yes but when you built in Tuesday weigh in, did you imagine it would be weighing 3 times? I know that you want this so bad and that patience is not your strong suit. (you and I are so much a like) but remember, you have made major changes in you life and sometimes it takes time for your brain to catch up. and you should look at what the new Angelina looks like. all I know is that she will be beautiful.

    @Shirin_K ohhh yea! down a pound. good job, keep up the hard work!!

    @eyesopennow thank you so much for the kind words. and I am so glad that you have been listening to me. I want so much for you to be successful. this whole team has become very important to me. and if there is ever anything I can do to help please ask. but even if you don't have a pithy answer, you should still write it out. it is very important for you to be able to visualize what it will look like and then set your goals to achieve it!! and buddy, let me tell ya, in the last two weeks I have been working really hard at building momentum. I am doing that by making a 24 hour plan and checking things off as I accomplish them. I have also quit being mean to myself when I make a mistake. instead of I can't believe you did that cyndie. I say, it's ok cyndie, lets look and it and figure out how we change it so you feel better. punishing, bullying, and restricting cause rebellion. I am working on changing that behavior.

    @nstephenson01 that is just a small gain. you will take it right back off. ok! have a great time in CA! and remember to make a plan. you know how much it helps!!

    @pacsnc6 I plan my food for the day every morning so that it doesn't get boring. it takes me 2 minutes in the morning to write it out. it really helps you get on track. everything we do is a work in progress. so maybe you could start with just planning a few days a week and then work your way up. the satisfaction you get from making things off the list really gives you a feeling of accomplishment.

    @Cafelelia ohhh no your still sick. gross!! I think redoing your photos sounds really fun. I bet you have changed a lot.

    @sleepymom5 I am so glad that the bar has received a warm welcome from your community. and as for your neighbor, sometimes just moving on and letting it be is the best answer. sounds like you have really been thinking about the changes that need to be made to make time spent at the shore successful. remember it is a work in progress and your allowed to make mistakes. no judgement, just a learning experience. ohhh I am so glad she likes her therapist. that is sooo important. as for the scale, I would just call the airport and ask. that is the best strategy I think.

    @carlsoda phew we missed you. glad your ok. I love love love that you are educating yourself! it is so important to finally change this diet mentality for good. proud of you girl. hope things slow down a little soon for you. good job on the journal too.





  • Shirin_K
    Shirin_K Posts: 258 Member
    Check in for: Wednesday
    Logged food: Yes, under
    Water: 40 oz
    Steps and Exercise: 14,271 steps and 45 min walking

    I’m happy with the weigh in this week! Yesterday was a great day, just low on water. I have to head out soon, but wanted to do a quick check-in. I’m heading to my son’s Track and Field Day – should be fun to watch!

    Today’s goals: 64 oz of water, log food and under calories, and 10,000 steps.

    Have a great Thursday!
  • amsandos
    amsandos Posts: 273 Member
    @cyndiesstuff that podcast you posted was really good. I love Corienne but it is a bit repetitive and I think I have thought myself into a bit of a hole. I do need to analyze what is going on but hold it lightly so that it is just thoughts not the whole truth I can rewrite my truth. Telling myself "It is not for you" is still working in the kitchen.

    wednesday check in

    the day went quite well. I had a big bowl of noodles mid afternoon. I had a really active day yesterday. I did a indoor cycle session that was an hour and 20 mins. The tri club have set up an online training group we are following the plan and posting our results to the coach and chatting about the session. I want to impove my cycle fittness. It is a big part of triathlon. Wednesday is such a long day and I ended it with the swim training. It was an ace session though and I can see how I have improved.
  • amsandos
    amsandos Posts: 273 Member
    btw @cyndiesstuff what @eyesopennow said you are brilliant.
  • ljdanny
    ljdanny Posts: 2,152 Member
    I forgot to weigh myself this morning so it will have to wait until tonight. I hate weighing in at night not that my weight matters much lately. I have a four day weekend coming up, can't wait. I made a to do list, hopefully I can get a few things knocked off of it. Especially opening my pool. I do plan on going to the morning Zumba class also which I never get to go to on a Friday because I'm always at work.
  • Mrsbell8well
    Mrsbell8well Posts: 1,652 Member
    @cyndiesstuff great job with all the hearts!!! Your on a roll!
    And nope I did not factor in multiple weigh ins on Tuesday. And it was more like 6. I was goofing around and proving to myself that I could do whatever I want. I already know how irrelevant that action is.
    I think about when U were 3 pounds from your goal. I wonder how much do I want this? I’m so happy right where I’m at but I made up my mind to see this through to the end. Almost there. I feel mentally back on track today. This weekend I will make a countdown chart. I remember when you had your days of strings chart. Something like that.
  • Julie8468
    Julie8468 Posts: 151 Member
    Daily check in for May 23
    Logged: yes, just under
    Water: better at about 2L
    Exercise: elliptical for 1 hour
    Steps: 17,629

    Ate better today, but I am hoping to do better tomorrow. Went grocery shopping late this evening to get veggies, and healthy snacks I can eat in the car. I’m pretty excited to do this! Baby carrots, celery, cucumbers, apples, and cherry tomatoes!
  • sleepymom5
    sleepymom5 Posts: 2,470 Member
    @carlsoda I had to keep rereading parts of the Beck Diet solution book. It took me a while to finish but I learned so much from it. Love the idea of a journal app. I just do mine on "pages" Thanks for checking in! I know how busy things get at work for you.
    @cyndiesstuff It never occurred to me to call the airport Lol! I will do that.
    @Shirin_K You should be happy, you had a good week! Sounds like you have a great plan to keep it going too! Hope you enjoyed your son's field day!
    @amsandos I am just totally amazed at all the workouts you do! You are going to do great in this triathlon!
    @ljdanny That is ok with the weigh in, you can just post in the am if you would like. Happy 4 day weekend to you! Although I can't believe it is Memorial day weekend already!
    @Julie8468 I can't get past an hour on the elliptical! Wow!! I can barely do 15 min...Great job! Awesome plan to have healthy snacks for the car! And amazing steps!!
  • sleepymom5
    sleepymom5 Posts: 2,470 Member
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    Thursday's Weigh In still due
    @ljdanny

    Friday's Weigh Ins
    @cafelelia
    @Carlsoda
    @DananaNanas
    @Hkfleming
    @hope002
    @julie8468
    @Lenka1
    @lennoncpa
    @Pacsnc6
    @Sleepymom5
    @eyesopennow

    Saturday's Weigh Ins
    @kirsten11872
    @zumba_luvah

    Sunday's Weigh Ins
    @bmaison2014
    @twyla77

  • cyndiesstuff
    cyndiesstuff Posts: 1,562 Member
    @Shirin_K i use to love going to field day with my children. enjoy them now!!

    @amsandos i am so happy you found the podcast useful. i always try and find things that will help us all on this journey. you are doing great! maybe you actually create a sign for your kitchen that says that. "its is not for you" you have been so busy preparing for your triathlon. we want pictures!! and thanks by the way, i don't think i have ever been called brilliant before! it feels good to know i am helping!

    @ljdanny ohhh yea four day weekend! mine is 3 days and the bosses is 5 days. yep! the to do list for the long weekend is being built. we will be planting flower and the vegetable garden.

    @Mrsbell8well you know and i think that is where some of my flawed thinking came from. i was 3 pounds from goal and stopped. maybe if i would have seen it out till the end the out come would have been different.

    @Julie8468 mmmmm mmmm your veggie bag sounds delish!! and the fiber in the veggies will help you not snack while making dinner. have a bottle of water too! now you have set yourself up. look at the new you go!! taking charge!

    @GingerPwr have you started making your plan for the summer? what does the new you do over the summer? how does she live her life? i am excited for you.

  • cyndiesstuff
    cyndiesstuff Posts: 1,562 Member
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    It is the Holiday here in the States! Memorial day weekend. the unofficial start to summer. What are your plans?
  • Mrsbell8well
    Mrsbell8well Posts: 1,652 Member
    @cyndiesstuff I’m wondering if the successful weight loss was a trigger. We sometimes self sabotage. In 12 steps we call our sponsors when we feel like acting out. I wonder what would happen if you came to our team with an sos before it happens. Putting down all your feelings and what your contemplating and asking for help. You have lots of support here. In 12 steps we don’t always have to figure out why it happens as much as we need to stop it from happening...just for one day.
  • hkfleming
    hkfleming Posts: 146 Member
    I've been killing it weight lifting this week, hit new PRs yesterday for squats, bench, row AND Romanian deads! Super happy about that! And I've dropped scale weight like crazy this week, not sure what that's about - I haven't really changed anything significant in diet or activity, but I guess my body decided it was time to let some water go!

    Happy weekend, everyone!!
  • pacsnc6
    pacsnc6 Posts: 978 Member
    @cyndiesstuff do you have a fun project you could try to concentrate on instead of food when you're bored?
    Writing in your journal or start another one just for that?
    Reading a new book or rereading an old one?
    A new craft project?
    You like to keep busy and all the down time you have at your job is working against you.
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