WEIGHT NO MORE - NOVEMBER CHAT
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Just had my annual review. Went very well and I felt beautiful!4
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@Mrsbell8well ;you felt beautiful because you are beautiful!!
@kirsten11872 I am not but that's ok. I cannot let my pain rule my life.2 -
@Mrsbell8well good for you! There is nothing better then when you are feeling good! I'm sure your confidence shows!
@cyndiesstuff I'm sorry! You have a great attitude! I am sure it is not easy! Hang in there!1 -
Daily check in Wednesday:
Water-Yes Ma'am! 64 oz plus!
food-yes here too.
exercise-Yoga 40 minutes
I got my haircut yesterday afternoon. What a difference. I feel so much younger when it is freshly trimmed. I actually enjoyed my quiet evening. I turned on the fireplace, curled up in my recliner and read at least an hour. Felt luxurious to have the space and time to relax.
Doesn't look like I will be able to do my run today. Which means I will run tomorrow morning at 7am at the gym. Oh that is going to be interesting getting up and out that early.
I am in the middle of 9 employee evaluations. 3 more to go. Thought I would take a quickie break.
I came home for lunch and made a lovely bowl of left over pozole with the trimmings. Planning to skip dinner tonight. I feel like I am going to need to do a big focus and push from right now until Saturday morning to hit my next star. But I am a focused, determined woman! I said I was going to do it and I will do everything in my power to make it happen. Maybe I should not have had those 2 gingersnap cookies and tiny piece of chocolate after lunch
. That's ok...I am guzzling the water. 4 -
@kirsten11872 it is nice to see you posting so much. That was tip number one on my 20 list. It really helped to hold me accountable.0
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@kirsten11872 I am pretty sure you will have a good weigh in. You have been doing so well.
You really are amazing! Keep it up! I agree with @Mrsbell8well,it is nice to see you posting so much!
@Mrsbell8well What a beautiful outfit! And a great deal!! I am not surprised that your annual review went well. You are doing great with the water and sounds like everything else! I think you will be able to color in your star on Saturday!
@cyndiesstuff You have an amazing attitude. Hope you are having a wonderful day and your pain is easing a bit. Hugs.
@nstephenson01 Yes, that gain is surely the TOM. Good luck with your errand running!
@lennoncpa . Poor little Jimmy in the cold. My dog would never wear the booties. She walked really strange in them. I hope he starts getting used to it enough to go out and do his business
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Really quick check in. Really busy day hockey driving soon. Good day yesterday. Food & water on track. 12k steps! Very encouraging! Will look at everyone’s posts later tonight!2
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@Mrsbell8well @sleepymom5 thanks! I was in a rut, that is why I was hardly posting, but I'm feeling really good, and keeping up with everyone's posts is definitely helping. It is keeping me connected to our group and keeping me accountable, when I post I feel like have obligated myself to follow through.
@Mrsbell8well sounds like a perfect evening, curled up on the recliner with fire going! Also, there is nothing like getting your hair done, I feel so much better after I leave the salon.
I'm sure you will hit your goal, you are determined!
@sleepymom5 I hope you are right! I have 3 more days until my weigh-in. The scale went up over the weekend, it is now going back down, but if I was good all weekend, my upcoming weigh-in on Saturday would be even better. I have no plans this weekend, so I should be able to stay on track.1 -
@Cafelelia I love your kitchen, it's beautiful.
@nstephen01 my husband will only eat buffalo chicken.
@sleepymom5 it was chicken, lol. Thank God. I was a little worried.
@cyndiesstuff I don't think I welcomed you back. So welcome back, you were missed. Sorry about what happened. That's so sad. You are a very good friend to drop everything and go help. Your kindness will never go unnoticed.
I didn't get to weigh in today. Can I weigh in tomorrow morning please? The batteries were dead in my scale. I did just go buy some, when I stepped on it the numbers were jumping everywhere and then put me 10 pounds heavier. I'm hoping that's just an error with putting the batteries in.
I just spent the afternoon in the er with my son (the one who had been in the accident last year). He called his Dr and they thought he was having a stroke or worse so they made him go straight to the hospital, very scary. He's only 22. After tons of tests they found a sinus infection that has been there for a while which is causing vertigo. They put him on meds, they also had to give him probiotics because they don't want him to get cdiff again. They sent him home but also have us watching him for signs of a stroke. After he finishes his meds he has to see his Dr because his blood pressure is so high. They said he can't walk around like that. I think this kid is going to give me a heart attack. That's been my fun day.7 -
@Cafelelia Awesome job keeping on track with all your running around! Hope the boys win tonight!
@kirsten11872 Posting keeps me accountable too. That is why I post at least daily. I also learn a lot. Great job today! Hugs!
@Ljdanny No problem . You can weigh in tomorrow. I hope the sinus infection is the underlying cause to your son's symptoms. He has had such a rough time, he deserves a break. You deserve one too! xoxo4 -
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pacsnc6
Friday weigh in
Week 2?
pw164.2
cw 163.84 -
This is another one of my new tops in loden green.4 -
Thursday Check In
Food - at goal
Water- 50 oz
Exercise - many walks
Steps-12277 steps
Had a good day yesterday. Food was on track, I had a few nice walks and I drank my water. The boss is gone for 5 days for hunting season. So I am in my office yesterday and today on my own. I use to dread it but yesterday I really enjoyed the freedom. It was a refreshing change. Today I am committing to the same as yesterday. Like I said, I am going to do this till it becomes habit and then I will add something else.
@Mrsbell8well a fresh hair cut does wonders, don't it? good job on getting that water in. Keep it up! It is doing amazing things for your skin!! My weight was up another 2 pounds this morning. I forgot how frustrating that scale can be. but you look radiant!! woow!!
@Cafelelia you are such a busy lady. Drive safe girl!
@ljdanny I am praying for your son. He has had a really tough go of it. I sure hope that this is just a sinus infection. But the blood pressure thing concerns me, as I am sure it does you. You hang in there.
@pacsnc6 wooo whooo! look at that! and the scale goes down! good job.
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So I laid down to take a nap yesterday and as I'm drifting off to sleep, I begin to meditate on why I've had such a hard time getting back into my routine: I knew that I wanted to give myself a bit of a break during the recent trip to Florida, and I did; I knew that I wanted to give myself a bit of a break after I got back home, as well, to find a more sustainable exercise routine and diet; and, I knew that this time away was going to be a limited amount of time.
While I have made a plan to get back into the swing of things, my actions are not consistent with those plans.
After months of food logging and being dedicated to my food plan, I backed off of food logging. I'd like to say there was noble intent in there (such as to prove to myself that I could trust my hunger and my food choices), but I think it was more that I knew I had HUGE over eats, was eating enough to fuel a man twice my size. I felt like a bit of a hypocrite telling people the importance of food logging while not doing it myself. More recently, though, my food choices haven't have been as meticulous. I'm not binging, I'm not emotional eating, but I am letting my stomach be the guide. If a hamburger sounds right to my stomach, I'll give my stomach a really good hamburger. I even bought a half gallon of ice cream and it's in my freezer now. And while I'm not logging, I feel like I'm eating a more balanced, healthy diet over all. It looks and feels much different than the diet from a year ago.
I've pretty much been hibernating for the past 2 weeks.
So what gives?
Since this is my place to be honest, I have no choice to be honest: I am scared to death.
I forget where, but I saw a saying that it's harder to keep weight off if you've always been overweight/obese than if you were thin, gained weight, and then lost it. I don't know how true this is but it has been festering in the back of my mind.
I knew just how hard I worked to lose the most recent 30lbs. I remembered the sweat and the miles and the feeling like I was going to die from food restriction and I said to myself "WELL F*** THAT."
Yep, there was a moment there when I wanted to abandon all of this. I loved the compliments from people who hadn't seen me in a decade, but the other half of me was just so wrapped up in my own personal drama of "I really thought I'd be further along than this." I doubted my commitment, my motivation, my intentions, everything.
Deep in the heart of all this doubt was a whole lot of fear. I am afraid I can't keep up the level of intensity. I am afraid of what my life will have to look like to reach my goal weight. I am afraid that I will get to my goal weight and think it is not enough. I mean, when I was first setting my goals, I set my goal weigh at 140-145lbs. Going from 193 to 188 was exhausting. I was afraid of what it would take to go from 163 to 140. I am afraid of what it will take to keep me at 140. I am afraid that if I get to 145 and still have belly fat that I will feel hopeless.
But the sooner I addressed this fear about maintaining all of the new habits I'm creating, about having the psychological and physical fortitude to keep on this path, the fears will loosen their grip a little. I haven't figured this all out, but I know beyond a shadow of a doubt, I don't ever want to be where I was at when I was 193 lbs.
I will take the fear of success over the fear of failure any day of the week. I will take it and run with it. I will take it and dine with it. I will take it and sleep with it.
Even if I'm afraid in the days and years to come, I know I made the right choice to save my life. I know that for me to maintain the loss and reach my goal will require diligence, tenacity and effort. It is a bit daunting. However, I've taken a step back and reminded myself that I'm not on a hazardous course or precipice, but on a journey. I will gladly live the rest of my days with this fear but I do hope it will diminish.
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Username: lennoncpa
Weigh in Week: week 2
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 139.7
Today's weight: 139.9
Weekly Steps: 73,5344 -
Cafelelia
Week 2
PW - 150.8
CW - 150.2
Sorry for being so busy everyone. I forgot that my older boy has a tournament starting today and my younger boy has a lot of hockey as well. My husband has the tournament covered, but I have to drive my younger son everywhere. Should have more time tomorrow.
I am happy with this loss and everything is feeling a lot lighter in my body. I have around 15 lbs to go for goal and am keeping at it regardless of how long it takes. I did a 24 hour fast this week which made me feel really good after. The fast was not very hard at all except for the last hour, which landed right at the time I prepare dinner.
I have not been through all for the posts. Thanks for your kinds words about our kitchen. That Reno was quite the ordeal, but we love everything now. @lennoncpa - way to maintain in spite of your hunger this week! @mrsbell8well - I love your outfit and saw that lovely white one too! @cyndiesstuff - Way to go keeping focused and positive!
Happy Friday and hope that everybody has a great weekend!5 -
@cyndiesstuff that's a lot of good Cyndie stuff. Keep writing keep sharing. I plan to write about maintenance and what happened when I hit goal and the months after. What it all feels like and looks like for me. Hang in there and take it one day at a time. It is very absorbing. There are days I don't want to weigh. I just want to be normal and live normally. HaHa...there are moments that I actually believe this is possible so that's exactly what I attempt. The little addict in me gets gleeful every time I move in this direction. I am no where near living a "normal" life. If I am not cautious I know I will gain every pound back. But not this time!!! No way!!!3
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Check in for Wednesday
Food and water were good
Exercise & steps: 20 minutes on the Bowflex, 45 minute dog walk; 12,302 steps
Wednesday was a good day and it felt good to check all the boxes
Check in for Thursday
Full day of running errands. Took the dogs for a quick walk beforehand to help up my steps and parked far away from each store (10,573 steps for the day) I also brought a bottle of water with me to help with my water intake for the day. I rarely eat fast food these days but when I do its only at one particular restaurant. I chose to indulge yesterday. I enjoyed every bite, didn't finish the fries and logged it after (wowza that was a lot of calories LOL) Its such a rarity that I do that anymore so not going to feel guilty about it and moving on.
I just discovered @reverseT2D on Instagram... lots of examples of easy plant based meals. I'd like to incorporate more plant based foods into my diet but I have zero imagination. If I'm going to do it and still feed my husband things he wants to eat, it needs to be super simple.
@ljdanny Your poor son can't catch a break. Hugs Momma
Beautiful shade of green @mrsbell8well looks good on you.
@lennoncpa Nice maintain in light of your hunger struggle. Good job!
Happy Friday all! Do you have your plan for the weekend? I spent some time this morning planning meals for the next couple of days and entering exercise in my calendar. If its in my calendar it becomes a to do, not a choice.4 -
Sleepymom5
Week 2
PW - 198.2
CW - 196
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Thursday Check In
Food logged and under
Water- 88 oz
Exercise - 10 min stationary bike, 30 min walk(at a good pace!) PT and stretching
Steps-8,871 steps
I am so happy with my weigh in today. I would be happier if I knew the next two weeks weren't ahead of me. I actually do have a plan. I keep feeling like I need to tweek it but I think it is good. I think what I really need to do is take it off my phone and write it down on paper It isn't the actual events that are worrying me. My daughter's wedding had amazing food and I hardly ate. The same with the rehearsal dinner. Last year I lost during Thanksgiving. I am so worried about all the days surrounding these special occasions. I feel like it is going to be like when I have guests at the shore. I actually have broken down what could possibly happen and have made a plan. I do think it is realistic. I will be happy to maintain this weight today, not beginning of November weight. I actually would like a loss next week since I have most of the week before it starts. I also am thinking about weighing in on Thursdays the next two weeks. The next two Thursdays are rehearsal dinner and Thanksgiving. I think the weight on Fridays after drinking and eating will not be good for me mentally, especially if I stay on plan. I need to see that I am doing well and so I am motivated to keep it going. If that makes sense. Tonight is bunco. I want to blow it off but they made such a big fuss that I was making it this time. I have missed between the shore and Denver. If I go, which I should, I plan to eat first and then bring my tea in one of those cups that retain the heat. I think it would be easier not to eat. I do need to do something with my hands so that is why I am bringing the tea. Ok, today I slept in so late so time to go work out and get cleaning.
@pacsnc6 Nice loss!
@Mrsbell8well Looking good! Love the new haircut too.
@cyndiesstuff You said in your first post you are working on changing one habit before moving on to another. I think that is also the key to this journey. You would be surprised how much small steps add up when you look back. I think making small changes that you can continue the rest of your life will help you not only get to your goal, but help you maintain. That way you aren't going off "a diet". This isn't a race, it is a marathon. I have lost but gained back because I didn't make changes I was willing to keep. This time is different for me. I think it will be for you too. This time you are truly going to change your lifestyle. It is obvious you have been doing the mental work behind this. You are serious, focused and are going to get this weight off once and for all.
@lennoncpa Good week! Maintaining with your hungry self is good! Look at those steps too! Awesome my friend!
@Cafelelia Nice loss! My kids did sports but I have to say, Hockey is so much busier! It is crazy but enjoy every minute. They grow up too quickly. I had a real hard time adjusting last year when my youngest went to college and all of the sudden I was done. It was strange. Lol! I knew that kitchen was going to be amazing as soon as I saw a pic of the fridge lol! Thats why I had to see it. You are so so busy and you manage to still stay on plan. I love on Sunday how you still prep for the week when you probably feel like plopping on the couch. You are an inspiration! And I am sure your future self thanks you by the time Thursday rolls around.
@nstephenson01 You are really doing well. I think you have made this your lifestyle and that is why days when you indulge are important. You know once you make you goal there are days you will indulge and you have to know how to handle them. In the past you would have most likely beat yourself up. Yesterday you made a decision to eat at a certain place, not any run of the mill fast food, ordered what you liked and enjoyed it. You also left fries! I bet back in the day you didn't. You are turning your thinking around and that is so important. I am cleaning this weekend but I do have to make a plan...3 -
@sleepymom5 OMG Pam that is awesome! Great job tweaking and staying on plan. I really love all the thought you are giving to the next 2 weeks. I think it's brilliant to weigh on Thursdays as well. Makes total sense. Sounds like you are covering every angle. I am curious...is this the lowest you have weighed in the last year? It seems to me you are really getting down there. Are you noticing a difference in your clothes? I always think 5 pounds starts changing things and how they fit.
I just took our new employee out to lunch. I was delighted that the restaurant had a vegan penne with steamed veggies and red sauce option. I ate every bite! I woke up famished and ate toast with PB and made oatmeal with apples. I am skipping dinner again. running 35 minutes at some point today and yoga. When I get home need to go grocery shopping then bake 2 cakes for tomorrow. Going to be a long night. I did good yesterday. Got hungry and ate an apple for dinner. You all make me laugh with the "are you hungry gage...eat an apple". That is exactly what I eat when I am really hungry lol. I try to eat one a day.3 -
Today is not going as planned. My husband has an office at home and about 20 min away. He works from home a lot and always wants to go to lunch. I always say no but today I went. There was a special at the bar, tomato soup and this grilled cheese sandwich with beef. I ordered it and ate to satisfied. I left 1/2 of the soup and 1/4 of the sandwich. I could have eaten a lot more but I made Shannon take my plate away once I got satisfied(she was our waitress). I really like stopping at 1/2 and 3/4 to see if I am satisfied. I always think I am still hungry but if you sit a while you find that you are satisfied. My cleaning took a hit too. I think I am going to just do the windows. It is nice out today but supposed to be cold tomorrow. I also reached out to my cleaning guy. I really want to be done before this wedding. Then I can concentrate and enjoy the holiday season. If they can't do it. I will have the first floor cleaned and the guest rooms and bathrooms done. It won't be too bad finishing up the rest after Thanksgiving. Oh well...back to work!
@Mrsbell8well No this isn't the lowest this year, it is about where I was in May. I don't notice too much of a difference in the clothes yet. I think in 5 more pounds I will really see a difference in clothes.3 -
This is what I wrote so far for when the first guests start arriving Wed till when the last one leaves Sunday...Sorry about the font. I took a screen shot from my phone and I have the font so big so it is easier to see. My kids and friends make fun of me all the time.
I also forgot to add to check into MFP daily. That really helps keep my head in the game too.5 -
Hello & TGIF!!! I am feeling good, staying on track!
Yesterday was another successful day! I ate well and went to the gym to do an hour on the elliptical. I went over my 1200 calories, but I had so many extra calories from walking & the elliptical it didn't make a difference. I ate a protein bar on the way home from the gym and had a cup of tea when I got home. I picked up Panda Express, Chinese food, for my boys on the way home. The food smelled so good, but I did not give in to my hunger. I was thinking of having a snack, but I started my fast and did not want to have to reset my time so I ignored my craving. I was very happy to see 2 pounds down on the scale!
Today has been going well. I went to Cheesecake Factory with my friend for lunch, I ate the Chicken Salad sandwich off the Skinnylicious menu, it was really good & I had a glass of Pinot Grigio. Dinner will be very light again, probably a protein bar on my way home from the gym again. Tomorrow is weigh-in and do not want to do anything that might affect my weight-loss. Going to the gym tonight, back on the elliptical for an hour, I will workout tomorrow morning before my WW meeting.
@ljdanny so sorry to hear your son is going through so much at such a young age. I hope he feels better!
@Mrsbell8well another nice outfit! I agree, it would be nice to live normally, not having to worry about tracking food and worrying about everything we eat, but I gave up in that a long time ago. My reality is, I will always need to track & watch my food & attend WW meetings, but I know I will loom & feel better for it!
@cyndiesstuff maintenance is not easy! A lot of people get nervous when they no longer are trying to lose. It is not easy, but it sounds like you have a plan and you wil l find success!
@nstephenson01 sometimes we need to indulge & move on. Once it's done, it's done!
@sleepymom5 nice loss! The 200's are fading away! Good for you!
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Ljdanny
Thursday
Week 2
Pw 189.4
Cw 189.53 -
Check in for Thursday 11/13
Food: logged and on track
Water: 64 oz
Exercise: 30 minutes with my trainer
Check in for Friday 11/14
Food: logged and on track
Water: 48 oz
Exercise: 30 minutes on treadmill. I went to the chiropractor today and he doesn't want me to do any intense workout after the adjustment but said walking is fine.
On Wednesday my hip started bothering me to the point of limping enough that others noticed. It's still bothering me but not enough that I can't do what I want. I talked to the chiropractor about it today. He didn't seem overly concerned, which is good. He basically told me it's kind of like when you haven't been to the gym in a while and you start back up again you're pretty sore. He also said that since I've been out of alignment so long it's taking my body some time to adjust to the way it's supposed to be. He wants me to continue to ice it and we'll keep an eye on it.
I didn't earn my treat today(and did not go get it, even though I wanted to) I did go to another restaurant on my way home from the gym and ordered the grilled chicken, roasted potatoes, broccoli and side salad. Healthy and tasted great.
I even left some of the chicken for tomorrow.
My day is all messed up. I don't normally work Friday nights but last night they asked some of us to work and I didn't want to turn down 8 hours of overtime pay. I already had 2 appointments set up for today, one at 10am and the other at 2pm. I was able to sleep a little before the first one and then a little before the 2nd one. I'm also going to nap before work, I believe then I"ll have slept a total of 6 hours, just in chunks today.
I"ll have to catch up on all the posts later this weekend.5 -
Fruit, veggie and water summary for week 2
Goals: 4 fruit, 4 veggies, 64 oz water 4 days
Fruit:
2 days 2
1 day 3
2 days 1
2 days 0
Veggie:
2 days 2
1 day 4
1 day 1
1 day 3
2 days 0
Water:
5 days: 64 oz
1 day 40 oz
1 day 48 oz
Didn't do so well this week
Only goal met this week was water4 -
@cyndiesstuff
Yes, I'm in Western Michigan, about a 30 minute drive from Lake Michigan. Are you close to the lake? I see there are a few others from Michigan too but on the east side.
Yes, I definitely need someone to clean and cook for me. And, of course, for free.😉2
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