WEIGHT NO MORE TEAM CHAT - September 2019
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Good morning! Finally checking in - it's been a busy 4 days. We have emptied 21 years worth of stuff from our house and it's all sitting on the driveway in a dumpster completely full. I have about 30 bruises on my arms and legs..looks like a little domestic abuse going on here
but the end product is amazing
Food hasn't been tracked at all, but we'll get back on track again soon. Weight was up this morning but I think it's more water weight than anything. Today I'm back at work so I'll drink lots and lots.
Home inspection is this morning and if it goes well our house then goes on the market. Wish us luck or even better send lots of prayers
Make today a great day!!
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The above weights make it look like I have passed this plateau but I do not think this is so. I have been 162.5 to 164 for more than a month. This is the lower end and maybe the beginning of some progress but will not know for a few more days. I will not feel like I have started losing again until I am less than 162 for a few days. No hurry. It will come as I keep making the right choices. After a week or two of struggle I am back to feel ease and contentment on this journey. Back to having no desire to eat the kids snacks at night or have sweet treats. So much nicer!! I have not idea why or what changed but I will take it for now.
I made a shocking discovery last night - I have been eating a bag of kettle corn microwave popcorn most every day. It is just the right amount of salty and sweet for my craving and it is very filling for only 150 calories! I was putting away the newest box last night when I happened to look at the nutrition info. It is still really hard for me to decipher the number of calories in a bag of popped (and I don't feel bad because there are several threads on here with people confused about the same thing) - but it is certainly not 150 calories! Looks like more along the lines of 450!! That is an extra 300 calories per day that I was not accounting for. Yummy! But that will surely stall my planned 250/day deficit for 0.5 pounds of weight loss! So I am going to find some pre-popped serving sized bags to end the problem and then move on from here. Hoping to see the scale move soon but very happy on this journey today. Hope you all are having a great week!3 -
phoebe112476 wrote: »I made a shocking discovery last night - I have been eating a bag of kettle corn microwave popcorn most every day. It is just the right amount of salty and sweet for my craving and it is very filling for only 150 calories! I was putting away the newest box last night when I happened to look at the nutrition info. It is still really hard for me to decipher the number of calories in a bag of popped (and I don't feel bad because there are several threads on here with people confused about the same thing) - but it is certainly not 150 calories! Looks like more along the lines of 450!! That is an extra 300 calories per day that I was not accounting for. Yummy! But that will surely stall my planned 250/day deficit for 0.5 pounds of weight loss! So I am going to find some pre-popped serving sized bags to end the problem and then move on from here. Hoping to see the scale move soon but very happy on this journey today. Hope you all are having a great week!
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wow that is quite a bike ride Pam @sleepymom5!
WTG @phoebe112476 on a great loss! I bet that is happiness!
@gingerpwr great job getting it back together. It takes mental effort and will power but so nice to be back into a groove of self care self love!0 -
Check in for Monday
Food: IF on track
Water good
Exercise C25K and 40 minutes walk
Steps 11,0143 -
Daily check in for Monday
Food - logged & on target
Water - 2l
Exercise - circuit training with trainer
It is my younger son’s birthday today and poor guy is sick! He is happy to hang out at home and is enjoying getting spoiled by yours truly! As I am doing daily IF starting around 6 pm, I will not have a slice of his birthday cake until tomorrow at lunch. That is the plan & we will see how it goes!
@phoebe112476 - Congrats on the loss!! You will get through your plateau just fine! Those pesky food labels!
@carlsoda - You house looks amazing, congratulations!! Your hard work will definitely pay off and am praying for you!!
@hope002 - Great day yesterday and very inspired by your progress on the C25k!
@sleepymom5 - Congrats on your awesome day yesterday and hope that you have another one today!2 -
Sorry I haven't checked in for a bit. Baby shower was a success. I also worked 12 hours yesterday, we had an open house at work. I plan on getting back on track, I do not like the way I feel or look lately. I plan on getting to my Zumba class today to work off the cake I ate.4
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@phoebe112476 Oh my that is a shocker! I really love the bag of smart pop for 35 calories a cup. Already popped. We like to use the air popper too. And for a real treat we add some gummies, choc chips and a few nuts. I usually reserve that for hikes and long bike rides. So tasty!
@carlsoda your home looks so beautiful! Did your daughter stage it?
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I slept terrible last night. I am usually a great sleeper. A lot swirling around in my head. I was up till about 4 am.
But I am hanging in there. I was so pleased to be down to an even 143 this morning. My goal by tomorrow was to be 143.6 so I am really doing great.
Part of my strategy has been to eat. I have been eating a lot of the most amazing fresh food. I make sure to have breakfast, am snack, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner. Tea for dessert. With honey if I have to have something sweet.
Yesterday for breakfast I had a whole wheat tortilla with honey, banana and almond butter. Am snack 3 fresh figs. Lunch yellow curry with yellow bell pepper, red onion, asparagus, lots of broccoli and basmati rice sprinkled with roasted cashews. afternoon snack orange watermelon. Dinner red cabbage salad with red onion, red apple, caraway seeds, and apple cider vinaigrette. Yellow baby potatoes with vegan butter and parsley and vegan German style sausage. It was all so amazing. And I did have some sleepytime vanilla tea with a splash of oatmilk and raw honey. AND I LOST WEIGHT eating all this. So amazing and a wonderful, loving, caring way to live.
I have been taking time after lunch to sit in my car and read my latest novel for 30 minutes. There was such a pleasant breeze today. I snoozed for about 15 minutes.
Still nervous about my bosses visit Thursday but trying to get everything prepared.
September week 1 done! We still have 3 glorious weeks left to get that goal!
@sleepymom5 Pam I had to laugh...you were right I did find a better room at a better location for 1/2 the price!!! It has a shared bathroom but last night I was too tired to look for anything else but I think we got a great deal!3 -
Happy Tuesday everyone. I had a great day yesterday and today so far is awesome. My big problem seems to be the hunger that I feel after dinner. If I was able to stop eating at dinner I would probably lose a lot of weight - but I always get hungry at night.
I keep these 100 calorie popcorn bags around to help fill the need sometimes - and its the kind of food that I won't binge on so I feel safe keeping it around. Another option is a bowl of instant oatmeal - which is also 100 calories and helps to fill me up. Now those are two options when I am behaving myself!
But I've had my bad times with sweets and nuts, both of which I have given up completely. Another weird one I get into is eating Hint of salt Ritz crackers!! I don't put anything on them but isn't that a strange thing to want to eat?? If any of you have seen the movie "Regarding Henry" you might remember his paintings of Ritz Crackers. That actually is one of my favorite movies, but I don't think it has anything to do with my craving for Ritz Crackers!! I think it would be fine if I was able to eat them in moderation - but I don't! Its an all or nothing thing.3 -
@phoebe112476 Nice loss! Hopefully this is the start of you getting back to losing. I am starting to be more careful about the food labels. It is crazy that these things that look like single serve end up being way more than one serving. I bet you're right and that could be it.
@carlsoda Looks beautiful! I can't believe that you are this far along in the process! Hopefully you haven't been off track with your food, just not logging it. Crossing my fingers, sending prayers and hugs! I am covering all the bases!
@hope002 Looking good! Hope you have a good day today too!
@Cafelelia Happy Birthday to your son! Hope he feels better soon. Good idea to work the cake into your plan tomorrow.
@ljdanny I was curious how the shower went-glad it was a success! The beginning of the school year is tough, I forgot about the open houses and back to school nights. Glad that you plan to go to zumba tonight. Try to plan you meals and exercise in, it makes it easier when you are busy.
@Mrsbell8well That all sounds amazing! Especially the tea! You got me into the herbal teas,I guess I need to try that sleepytime Vanilla next. I knew you would find a better deal!
@lennoncpa I have the same problem with some foods. I need to be all or nothing. I try to avoid peanut butter for that reason. I actually like Ritz crackers and could eat them plain too. I also would over eat nuts if I didn't have them pre packaged.3 -
daily check in
got my new computer and it is a beaut. had a good day food wise although spent the day fiddling with my new computer so haven't worked out. This morning I journalled woke and and set my intention and evaluated myself. I did not over eat today but gave myself budgetted treats. It is like she says in PNP you have to do it like you will live it. I have kinda of been getting myself tied up in knots and creating strange rules which I then fail to keep. When I am successful at weight loss this is what I do:
I allow treats
I plan
I evaluate
I go off track but get back on track swiftly
It feels good to be getting back into control4 -
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Barbb1557
Checking in. On track Monday, started a Pilates challenge with my friend not too bad, but my cat became more affectionate with me on the floor. I think she has Pica , she is definitely attracted to non food items. She had a good grip on my phone and tried dragging it away as I was following the video.
I have headaches every day and cannot tell if it is from New meds for anxiety or my potassium and electrolytes are off from all of the increased sweating from a different med so glad I see my doctor on Wednesday
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Tuesday Check In
Food: a little under today
Water: 135 oz
Exercise: 30 minute walk
Steps: 6708
Didn't get in my good workout today like I wanted, but did get in a little something. I'll try again tomorrow. Nothing new going on- still plugging away at my school work. Three weeks in and I already can't wait until the semester is over! lol
@carlsoda Your house looks great! When I staged our house in TX, I remember thinking how it was so clean and neat and now I had to move! Like, why couldn't it look this nice when we were living there! lol I know you're tired, but doing all that work pays off. We had a full price offer the day we listed. I'm crossing my fingers and sending positive vibes your way in hopes the same happens for you!
@Mrsbell8well You always make me wish I could hire you as my private chef! The food you eat sounds so amazing. Anytime you want to share recipes, I'm over here listening!3 -
Yesterday I missed water aerobics again as there was no class. No instructor - not sure what the problem is but they can't seem to keep them for long lately. Or they each have a family problem keeping them busy. Anyway, I went shopping to Kmart, Walmart, Kohls so got in lots of walking. Did not find what I wanted. Today I worked in the school library stocking shelves then to the dentist and grocery shopping. Have been doing good with calories and water too.
I love the buttery taste of Ritz crackers in fact had some for lunch today. Yes I have to limit them or i'd munch the whole box!2 -
Took my daughter to this incredible place for her birthday lunch. Did well in staying on target with my plan but surely over my 1500 cals for the day, which I am fine with fir the special occasion. And I will not eat a bag of popcorn tonight!!
Then ran to Loft to get a few items for work. Fit into size 8. Eight. They were a bit tighter than I like but they were definitely on. Bought them in two different colors. Loved them. Then to the pool for the evening. Bathing suit actually indecently oversized at this point. Will be looking for a new one soon. Not likely to be as fun as the pants 5 -
Another good day today! I will tell you about it tomorrow. I have a busy couple of days coming up. Tomorrow morning my Aunt is coming to visit and stay overnight. She is 78. She always seemed so much younger than my parents I almost fell of my chair when she told me. I guess since my Dad would have been 90 and my Mom is 85 she still is younger. I don't know what I was expecting Lol! Then I will be going back to PA on Thursday or Friday. The bridal shower is Saturday and then my girlfriend and I are going to look for a mother of the groom dress. I was hoping my daughters could join us but they can't and I can't wait any longer. Next week the last of my guests will be coming from Thursday until Sunday. September is so nice at the shore but it is pretty deserted and things are starting to close.
@amsandos Love the pics! What a beautiful family and you all look so happy! Thanks for sharing! I am glad you got your new computer up and running. It takes a while to figure things out lol! Glad you feel more in control and back on track.
@Barbb1557 Your story about the cat and the pilates made me Lol! The cat was probably wondering what the heck you were doing! Hope you got to finish your session. I am interested to see what your doctor says about the headaches. Do you think you could be dehydrated? Maybe you can drink a sports drink to replace what you have lost with working out? Keep us posted!
@amytriesww The good thing is that you are still getting yourself moving even though you have limited time. That is something you should give yourself credit for. You also haven't let your studies give you an excuse to eat. You are still on track with eating and another awesome day with the water! Great job!
@pacsnc6 I hope they find a new instructor soon! I know that you love your water aerobics Sounds like you got a lot of steps in shopping at least. You have had a busy few days! Great job keeping on track!
@phoebe112476 I want to go there! It looks like such a beautiful place to have dinner! Not to mention how yummy everything looks. What an awesome NSV with the new size 8s! I am sure it is a great feeling to see these clothes that used to fit or even be snug get too loose to wear! I bet the bathing suit shopping wont be as bad as you think. They have so many cute ones now a days that you will look fantastic in with your new, slimmer figure!1 -
Wednesday's Weigh Ins
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@GingerPwr
Thursday's Weigh Ins
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Friday's Weigh Ins
@Carlsoda
@hope002
@julie8468
@cafelelia
@lennoncpa
@Pacsnc6
@Sleepymom5
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Late Weigh In
@jedaschultz
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Check in for Tuesday
Food IF on track
Water good
Exercise C25K, 45 minutes walk and plank challenge
Steps 13,908
IV is easier to follow. Some days I fast for 19 hours instead of planned 16.3 -
Username GingerPwr
Pw 146
Cw 147
It's okay. I'm actually down 3lbs.i grained a lot from our road trip last week.
Are responsibly yesterday and got in a jog and abs. Feeling better each day!4 -
Last week I weighed 147.2. Today my goal was 143.6.
CW 143.2
I did it!!!
Next weeks goal 142.6. Less than 1 pound. I have company coming again this weekend but I’m ready. Making Mexican food with mom and a pear tart. Also making a large salad and a side dish of zucchini, corn and onions.
I often skip dinner on Tuesday nights if I’m worried about weigh in. Not last night. I made a yummy kale salad with unsweetened dried tart cherries, chocolate balsamic, garbanzos, toasted pine nuts and avocado. A slice of seeded sour rye to go with it.
Slept great last night. Thankfully.
More comments later today. Great posts and CAKE pics!!!3 -
Barbb1557
Week 2 weigh in
Wednesday
PW 237
CW 233.6
Lost 3.4 pounds Yeah!
Checking in.
I had a great day yesterday. My trainer took me to the dungeon, the room with the heaviest weights and generally a few guys who are grunting. He really pushed me and I was thrilled. I had been thinking that I would never be strong enough for John to take me to this room again, I was so thrilled!!
Afterwards I picked up my friend to have lunch and go shopping. We went back to my new favorite place and I ate differently. Instead of smearing the fire feta and tzatziki sauce all over I dipped the chicken and salad in it. Great taste, less filling and less calories. I did not get a to go box because I had no where to keep my food cold while shopping.
We drove to Wal-Mart in search of workout clothes that were reasonably priced. Two hours later I found two tops $1.00 and $5.00 perfect for me!
I eeked through my 15 minute Pilates video and Stella, my cat, was much less interested. She gave me a few head butts telling me she loves me.
Pacsnc6. I am also a fan of Ritz crackers, Yum
Amdandos (sorry if I spelled that incorrectly) what beautiful pictures. You are creating awesome family memories, the best kind!
Phoebe112476. Beautiful birthday celebration for your daughter! I will be dreaming about that piece of cake tonight. :-):-)
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Check in for Tuesday
Food logged and on track
Water 112 oz
Exercise 45 minutes bike ride, 30 min walk and PT
Steps 10,728
I had another good day yesterday. The summer went so fast and there were so many fun stuff that I never got to. I am trying to fit them in now. Some are nicer because there are no crowds. Yesterday I went shopping after PT in a little shopping center. It was fun. Monday I went geocaching. I miss going hiking to do that but it doesn't look like I will be hiking any time soon. I am feeling yesterdays steps today. My Aunt will be here in an hour. I was going to make a crumb cake but I know that she will probably not eat it and I will so I didn't. I feel a little bad but I do have fresh fruit and a fruit salad so hopefully that will do. I also have cut up veggies if she wants to snack. I am not sure what she wants to do so if she just wants to sit by the water and relax I figured she could have wine and cheese and I could have veggies. She insisted on bringing hero sandwiches for lunch. I didn't want to hurt her feelings so I will eat till satisfied or 3/4 or 1/2 depending how big. I think she said she got 2 halves. Any of you ladies who are my age get sad when they see older relatives? I could already hear her voice was shaky but I still love that Jersey accent. All my family has it but those who moved away. I remember my Aunt with the long dark hair, big glasses always looking great. I guess like a typical jersey girl. It will be a little sad to see her age. I saw her last year but don't see her often. I feel the same way when I go to Florida now. I just want everything back the way it was when they were all down there enjoying retirement. Life marches on... I know it is part of life but I don't know why I get this way. Oh well....back to today....Hoping to get out on the bike but not sure if I will have time. If not, I will have to get a walk in with Daisy if I can force her to go longer than usual. (She's getting old too Lol!) I should be able to check in again tonight. Hope everyone has a great day!
@hope002 Another great day! I am glad that IF is going well. It is good to hear that it gets easier. I have been eating dinner too late this week and then I end up not doing it. I am going to try again. I am determined to give it at least a fair shot.
@Mrsbell8well Woo hoo! Nice job getting to your goal for the week!! Salad sounded delicious last night too!
@GingerPwr I am glad to see you are feeling good and getting into a routine. We had missed you over the summer and are happy you are back.
@Barbb1557 Look at that loss! You had an awesome week! I love that you are able to go back into the dungeon and work out Lol! Sounds scary but it must be a nice feeling that you are back at that level physically. Perfect day with the shopping and lunch after. Let's have another great week!2 -
Daily check in for Tuesday
Food - logged & on track
Exercise - 30 minute walk (still waiting for my new fit watch)
Water - 2l
My little guy is still sick today so I had to cancel PT. My leg is feeling pretty good though, so I will likely move to bi-weekly PT. I did not have the bday cake last night as it was during IF. I am actually not feeling like having some today. Funny how that works!
@Barbb1557 - What an inspiring loss!! Congratulations! And great NSV being with your first Dungeon work out!!
@Mrsbell8well - I knew you would get back to your number, congratulations!!
@GingerPwr - Great job getting back on track after your road trip! Already 3 lbs down is amazing!!
@hope002 - Amazing steps & dedication to C25k! Your commitment to IF is an inspiration. I started this week 14:10 (I have played around a bit). After 5 days, I have to say I am experiencing a difference in how I feel, how my bodies feels (really good) and what I am eating. I am going for a longer fast today just to experiment a bit as I don’t have as much going on with son at home from school. Thanks so much for sharing with us!!
@sleepymom5 - Enjoy the Shore now that it is quiet! Also have fun dress shopping for the wedding, very exciting! I love clothes & fashion, so keep us posted on your options and purchase! Fyi, in listening to Dr. Patrick’s podcasts & reading her blog, I started the supplement Curcumin Phytosome (Thorne brand, Meriva SF). It is derived from turmeric root. She cites research that says it reduces inflammation and is a good substitute for ibuprofen. I was a bit skeptical, but a few days in (2 capsules per day), my leg pain is far less. I am working hard with PT & my trainer, but there may be something to this supplement. Even if it is a placebo effect, it is better than ibuprofen which I need to take on busier days. I am also experimenting with her other supplement recommendations,including Collagen (powder in water), which is also supposed to help joints and can help injuries (also is supposed to give you great skin). That will take several weeks to kick in, so will report back.
@phoebe112476 - What a lovely place and thanks for sharing the photos!! All of the food looks so delicious! Congratulations on your size 8 NSV! Once again, I love clothes & fashion and love hearing about everyone’s purchases!
@pacsnc6 - Great that you are staying on track, and the walking was a good substitute for the water aerobics.
@amytriesww - A 30 minute walk is great, even if you could not get a full workout in. Great job staying on track!
@amsandos - Beautiful family and photos!! Paris is my most favorite city to visit and your photos make me want to go back right now!! Thanks for sharing!!1 -
Username: jedaschultz
Week: 2
Weight in day: Monday
Previous weight:205.4
Current weight: 206
We've been on vacation and just got back yesterday. Very happy with the fact that I only gained .6 while we were gone. Now it's time to get back to business.4 -
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@barb1557 the dungeon sounds scary and like an achievement. Mentally and physically. Great job and nice los!!! FYI...if you put the @ symbol before the teammates name it will flag them that they have a comment about them. Great job as well dropping sizes. You scored on those tops! I started my journey a year ago wearing size 3x. I am now a size small size 6. Some 8's. It's a marvel.
And great job... @phoebe112476 on your size 8's. Especially pants. I hate baggy butt pants. But I lost my butt months ago. lol. And those pics of your food and restaurant are wonderful. I am glad you had such a nice afternoon.
@gingerpwr great job getting back with it. I may have already said that lol but here it is again!
@amytriesww I would love to cook for you lol. It is my passion. Where do you live? Anytime you want a recipe just let me know. I love using local fresh produce to inspire me with my meal planning. I have really been enjoying the produce moms monthly challenge.
@amsandos great job on your reflections. I just LOVE that big happy smile of yours!
@sleepymom5 so glad your feeling good and back on track. Good luck with your lunch and staying on plan. Fresh fruit is always good as well.
@hope002 glad your feeling back on track as well. Sounds like your finding something that works for you. I have personally used both C25K and IF with great results. As humans I think we need to keep tweaking and finding what works best.
If I missed commenting on your post...so sorry. Got to get back to work.2 -
Happy Wednesday everyone. It was a crazy day at work but I’m about to get a mani pedi that I got a gift certificate for at Christmas time!!! It’s about time7
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