WEIGHT NO MORE January 2020 Chat
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I am trying to catch up on past posts. @amsandos sorry your sick. I haven’t been sick for over a year but this season I too went down. So many people have gotten it. Hope your better soon. It took me about 2 weeks. I’m actually just now coming out of it. Congratulations on finishing and completing your project by New Years. What a wonderful accomplishment! Strong is a great buzz word.
@Cafelelia sorry to hear your son has the flu. It’s so scary when it’s our children. I remember when your one son was sick and you stayed by his side all day. That’s how I felt with Skylynn. I would watch her sleep.
I too live Baileys for the holidays. Especially now that they have an almond milk based vegan friendly choice.
@phoebe112476 I just read your wonderful intro! What an inspiring remarkable journey. I am at the top of my normal BMI at 142. My weight fluctuates between 142-144ish. During my last cleanse I hit 139. That was fun but didn’t feel necessary to stay that low. I would prefer to stay between 139-142 but I’m not at all fussing at my current range. Love it! I’m so excited for you to get to your first goal of 150. Your so close. I remember those last few pounds. The last 2 were the hardest and I ended up getting very stubborn and pushing for them. Some of it became mental for me. I was so tired of “trying “. It was such a relief to just hit goal! Congratulations on your great success!
@twyla77 I remember when you were down at your lowest. You will get there again. I totally understand the goal number of 124. Take a deep breath and keep posting. Enjoyed reading your intro.
@amytriesww I have been wondering how your operation went and how your doing. I am so glad that is behind you and your on the road to recovery. Take it slow and steady.
@nstephenson01 your barn is beautiful!
@gingerpwr I have missed you. It’s nice to have you back! I too follow Adriene yoga. I had to take a break and am very eager to get back.
@1theresamcvean I love your words of the year. I have suffered bouts of vertigo several times in my life. I appreciate your positive attitude and energy in life!
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@lennoncpa I always love trying new health plans. Something about having someone telling me what to do and how to do it. Especially with all the wonderful promises of radiant health. My current one I’m getting ready to try includes 1/2 cup nuts a day. I thought to myself oh oh not a good plan for Sherryl! Lol. I always think about you when I sit down to eat pistachios. It’s too easy to get carried away.
@tryingagain5 4 months already? Glad to have you on our team.
@rosieposiesrl happy to have you on our team! Good idea about the air purifier. What tragic happenings. I appreciate all your great team support and comments. I woke at 3:30 am and decided to catch up on some posts. Your comments brought a big smile to my face. Thank you!
As most of you know it’s hard to play catch up when you get behind on posts. So much good stuff. I apologize if I have missed commenting on all of you. Still reading through. Especially with all the new team members.
We had lovely snow here yesterday. It was our first snowfall of the season.
January week 1 down. Already??? Geez I’m trying to be patient with myself as I get back into my groove. Getting there one day at a time.
January goals:
1-Dr.Gundry’s cleanse
2-organize my planner
3-take a 3 day weekend to read and relax at country house (in 2 weeks)
4-clean the house
5-set up my new lunch bag
6-start back running, yoga and rowing oh how I have missed working out!
7-schedule dates with wifey. Molly does so much to support our family. I promised her there would be more “us” time in 2020. I was so focused on me in 2019.
8-breathe
9-hire 2 more employees (making an offer today).
10-I am hesitating to add this last one but I will...weigh 142 or less by February 1st. My goal is 142 and I have done a great job maintaining. I weighed 143 on January 1st and was super delighted! But with the cleanse that should be a reasonable goal and expectation.
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Oh and one last thing...my word for 2019 was TRANSFORMATION This year EMPOWER. I feel empowered to achieve full success in all areas of my life.3
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Lula Mae exploring the snow. It’s not Montana or Canada but we love it!5 -
01/07 steps 128633
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Tuesday Check in
Food - logged & started 24 hour fast yesterday afternoon.
Water - 2l
Steps/Exercise - 55 minute walk and 12,610 Steps
Good day yesterday. My leg has not been perfect, but I did well on my walk. I am going to talk to my doctor about an MRI. I have done physio for a while now, and while the sciatica injury pain has greatly reduced, I am still not 100%. I managed to rescue my coffee maker by cleaning thoroughly, but I need to get a new one. I am very particular about my coffee!
@brown6267 - Thanks for posting those steps! We will try to get this step challenge going (beyond the two of us!)
@Mrsbell8well - Glad that you are feeling better! Love those photos and your goals!
@rosieposiesrl - Mmm, fresh blueberries! I am so sorry about the fires in Australia and I hope that you stay safe where you are.
@Freeglerock - Congratulations on getting to Onederland!! That is amazing!
@amsandos - Your post about the “break up” was hilarious! Hope that you feel better today, and great loss!
@JillyBT - Fantastic day! Please consider joining the step challenge, you may win it all!
@kirsten11872 - What a great idea to join a stepbet! Financial incentives are always good!
@phoebe112476 - I love your weekly plan and how you structure it. You are so close to goal, and on an amazing yoga streak! Congratulations!
@nstephenson01 - I find those 24 hour plans really do help. Also, some of us need to ramp up slowly re changes in the New Year. I am definitely one of those people!
@sleepymom5 - You absolutely can do this and are doing it! Small steps are the way to go! We are Apple Watch friends now, and please help me to close my rings!!
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Check In: Tuesday
Food: Ugh... not good
Water: Good
Exercise: JessicaSmithTV 30 minute strength training video, 30 minute dog walk; 11,053 steps
So the day started out well enough... I made my 24 hour plan, began laundry and did my strength training workout. I didn't realize my husband expected me to help him on the barn. It was very physically challenging, nerve wracking and at times darn scary. Just when I thought we were finally done he wanted to do more. I kept telling myself my 24 hr plan is just a plan... its not written in stone, its meant to be fluid. He needs my help and I'm fortunate to be physically able to help... all the positive self talk... blah, blah, blah. By the time we finished I was so tired, hungry and frustrated. I missed lunch but wanted to stay on track and not dive into a bag of chips so I made a snack of an apple, swiss cheese (weighed) and crackers (counted). He came in and took one of my crackers then looked at me and said "you counted & logged those, didn't you". LOL He knows me so well but I was in no mood. Dinner was sheet pan shrimp fajitas which I don't think would be very unhealthy but I ate way too much. By the end of the day I completely lost my patience and let loose on him a bit.
Every muscle in my body is sore today... even my armpits LOL. I am up 2.5 pounds from last Thursday
Thinking it might be a good day to rest but I'm going to do a short workout on the Bowflex just to move my body a little. Its snowing so not sure I'll take the dogs for a walk.
Food is planned, need to work on my "24 hr plan". Also going to focus on upping my water today.
Today is another day to make it a good day.
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@freeglerock yes indeed congrats on being in Onederland! So thrilling!!!!
@rosieposiesrl Oh yes fresh picked blueberries what a divine treat!
@Cafelelia I liked someone else's suggestion about having a back up coffee maker lol. I switched to herb teas but Molly still makes morning coffee. I just love the smell. Sorry to hear about your pain. I know it has gotten tons better but it is still annoying. Have you ever tried an acupuncturist?1 -
I can’t believe it’s already the 8th of January, I swore I was going to be better at checking in here this month, but it hasn’t happened so far! It’s nice to see all of the new members!
I guess I’ll introduce myself! My name is Timi, I’m 45, live in VA with boyfriend of 13 years, Wayne. I have a 22 year old son and 4 dogs and 2 cats which I refer to as the little wild beasts.
I’ve been a member of this group for about 2 years but I haven’t been very active the last year because I was diagnosed with breast cancer and am still undergoing treatments. I’ve completed 6 rounds of chemo (TCHP), had a lumpectomy and completed 30 rounds of radiation. I still have herceptin and perjeta infusions every three weeks, and recently had to start physical therapy because I was diagnosed with lymphedema. I’ve also developed cellulitis which I’m currently on antibiotic for.
I also take care of most everything for my parents. My father had a stroke at the end of 2018, and my mother has developed some type of dementia but she refuses to go to the doctor. She actually refuses to do anything but my father refuses to even discuss the possibility of putting her in retirement facilty.
I think my word for the year will be LIVE, not to just exist but to flourish and enjoy every moment that I can.6 -
I dont normally post during the week but I will try to do that more often. I'm always so busy and recently I've been even more busy. I take care of kids in the morning, all 6 of my animals, then go to my parents house; my mom broke her ankle and had surgery and is still healing. Plus I care for a developmentally disabled woman. Then I pick up my kids from school and take care of them. Plus I'm dealing with a bunch of bs from my kids school. Even with the added stress, I'm still doing good with eating. I'm not necessarily exercising, like doing cardio or anything, but I am getting plenty of steps from all the cleaning and running around I do! I have a good feeling about Saturday's weigh in!5
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steps 7/7- 17,660
i have been doing good with weighing and logging my food. my steps have been over 10,000, not sure if that will happen today because i might take a rest day and get a few things done around the house after work. my feet have been killing me, i went to my neurologist yesterday for a check up because i suffer from migraines and i had really bad vertigo a couple of months ago, she checked my feet and wants me to see a specialist. she is also sending me to a neurosurgeon for my neck, yikes!! i'm hoping i do not have to give up any exercise because i am getting into a routine, and i like the money going into my envelope. i have been too tired to get up before work to exercise but i'm hoping that will change, i thought with the time change it might but that didn't happen. i have to get in some sort of routine. hoping for some sort of loss on the scale this week even if it's a little one.4 -
Monday/Tuesday check-in
Food: On plan and logged
Exercise: Monday, my exercise was getting to and from appointments with specialists. As a result spent Tuesday off my feet for the most part. I forced myself to go out for a walk in the evening.
Water: 72 oz and 80 oz
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I will catch up later! You miss a little on here and get so behind so I don't want to go too long. My son William from Houston surprised me for my birthday (which is tomorrow) . I am going to spend as much time as I can with him of course. I still can't believe he is here.
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Tryingagain5
Weigh in day: Wednesday
Week 1
PW: 189.8
CW: 188.4
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@timibotkin Timi I know your history but reading it again...oh my goodness...what challenges you have faced. I am always in awe of your generous spirit. You seem so grounded as you try to take care of yourself and those around you. Prayers to you my dear. One day at a time.
@Zumba_Luvah I am so happy to see a midweek post from you. It is completely understandable why you don't usually post midweek. Your life is so full. When you get a chance I would love to know what kind of pets you have.
@ljdanny that is frightening about your neck and your feet. I am really happy that you are seeking medical help. So many times we ignore things. Glad your on top of it and hopefully find answers soon. It is discouraging when you get started on a routine and get side tracked with health issues. Many of us on this team can relate to that. Good luck!
@1theresamcvean Hope your appointments went well. I love evening walks! Is it cold where you live?
@sleepymom5 what a generous birthday present to have William there to celebrate with you! Happy Birthday!!! I wish I could deliver a birthday cake to you in person lol!
@tryingagain5 awesome loss this week! You are doing great. all your efforts are paying off! BTW...I enjoyed your intro as well. Its so nice that you have family that you are close to.
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@amsandos love that! I agree, I need to break-up with all sweet treats, lol1
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@Mrsbell8well looks so pretty!1
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@sleepymom5 that is great! Enjoy his visit! Happy Birthday fellow Capricorn, I am 1/18. 1
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Check In: Tuesday
Food: Good until...you guessed it...we went to the bar
Water: over 64 oz
Exercise: 20 min walk, 10 min stationary bike, PT, strength and stretching.
I was doing great yesterday. I was backing in from food shopping because it was raining and
I wanted to be able to put everything right into the garage. As I was backing up the garage door started to open which was strange. I usually have to ask for help, no one just is waiting for me to pull up. Then I noticed it was a male but I was confused. I knew it wasn't Danny but William was not on registering in my head until I focused on his face Lol! What an awesome surprise! I still can't believe it. The only ones who knew were my two oldest-Nicole and Danny. Everyone came over for William's favorite pizza. I had planned on tacos but I got sushi instead so I didn't have the pizza and had my dinner. We ended up going to the bar. I had 3 drinks but when I got home I was starving. I should have went to bed but I had pizza and cookies. Today my weight was up a bit. I have been eating on plan and I am not going to be drinking tonight. It is late but I still plan to go downstairs and work out for at least 30 min. Today we have been sitting around talking so it hasn't been active enough. Tomorrow is my birthday. I just wanted to stay home and we planned to get pizza and salad. Now I feel bad that William is here and feel like we should go out. He said he doesn't care so I have to think. I would rather not go out for some reason. Probably all the eating out during the holidays. Ok..I think I am caught up now! I will check in again tonight or tomorrow.
@Mrsbell8well Thanks I don't blame you for wanting to take a little break from the cooking. I can totally see you doing a kids cook book. Maybe even a video blog! Josh looks very proud of his meal and it looks delicious! You have the cutest grandchildren! I love the pics of the snow. We haven't really gotten any. Just flurries. Love your January goals and your 2020 word!
@amsandos I know you are ready to get started and it is frustrating to get sick. Hope you start feeling better soon. Your facebook post made me Lol! That is awesome!
Nice loss too! What a great start to the year!
@nstephenson01 Yes, trust the process. It is motivating to see the scale moving in the right direction but there are so many factors that go into weight. You are doing great! And thanks, I really did eat a ridiculous amount of french onion soup when I was away and I think that has even more sodium than most soups do. Fingers crossed that is it... I actually think Tuesday wasn't bad at all. You were smart and had a planned out snack. Then you did have a healthy dinner. I know you overate but sounds like you certainly did the physical activity to balance it out. Hope today was better for you.
@phoebe112476 I like your compelling reason and goals! You got this! You have to tell me how you like the chicken tenders. I have to start looking on skinny taste for recipes. I actually have to get motivated to cook in general...
@kirsten11872 I knew that you were able to do the meetings for free when you hit your WW goal but that is awesome that you can do the e tools too! That is awesome motivation. Step bet also sounds like a great motivator! It is nice to have a fellow Capricorn on the team! Lol! But what about that birthstone...ugh! Lol!
@JillyBT Wow! Awesome day and 2 classes at the gym!!
@Freeglerock Wow! Nice start to the year! Congrats at being back in Onderland!
@rosieposiesrl Looks like you are having a great week! Blueberry picking sounds like a fun way to get exercise! Keep it going!
@brown6267 You are doing great with the steps!
@Cafelelia I am sorry to hear that your leg still isn't quite back to normal. It probably is a good idea to get an MRI to see what is going on. You have been so careful and patient.
@timibotkin I don't know where January is going either! Of course I want you to check in often however I also don't want this team to be stressful. I think the more you check in, the more you get from the team. I know you have enough stress in your life. I knew that you were caring for your father but I didn't know that your Mom had dementia too. That is tough. Are you the only child? Maybe you can get help in and they can still stay at home. I hope you can get some support. That is a difficult situation. We tried to set up help in my Mom's home but she kept firing everyone. It is funny now but it was very difficult when it was happening. Hugs to you my friend.
@Zumba_Luvah You are also dealing with so many things. I am glad that you are still taking care of yourself through all of this. That is important. It is hard to go through all you are going through. Remember we are here for support if you need it.
@1theresamcvean Sounds like you had a good Monday and Tuesday! Hopefully you did as well today.
@tryingagain5 Nice loss! I am never surprised with you, you are very consistent with eating and exercise.
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Wednesday's Weigh In
@GingerPwr
Thursday's Weigh Ins
@Ljdanny
@Nstephenson01
Friday's Weigh Ins
@DanielleInProgress
@rosieposiesrl
@hope002
@cafelelia
@lennoncpa
@Pacsnc6
@Sleepymom5
@Jmilner89
@1teresamcvean
@KUMEcyclingteam
@KatAdele
@Fi45
Saturday's Weigh Ins
@kirsten11872
@Zumba_Luvah
@timibotkin
@brown6267
@bri1720
Late Weigh Ins
@lburch
@claudiaxcu2
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