WEIGHT NO MORE - February 2020 Chat
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Username: lennoncpa
Weigh in Week: week 4
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 139.0
Today's weight: 138.1
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HELLO WEIGHT NO MORE!!!
March team chat is now open. Feel free to access the link below and go introduce yourself.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10787087/weight-no-more-team-chat-march-2020/p1?new=10 -
Opals. I also have the matching oval earrings.
Molly’s class ring. She has 2. This was an emerald pinky ring she never wore. It’s mine now ❤️
And...I have a new wedding ring!!! I traded in an old one for this beauty. Been wanting to do all this for a long time.
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I have had a bad week and haven’t been on much, but instantly got cheered up reading some of y’alls posts!
@sleepymom5 I love the rhino striving to be a unicorn post!
@lennoncpa I love shoveling snow while it’s still snowing! I love snow! We haven’t had much here in the valley this year! I was hoping for a lot of snow this year but it’s definitely been a mild winter. I guess that VA for ya! I’ve always wanted to try skiing but never have... and there are several resorts right here too. That’s on my bucket list!
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx I always love reading your posts, but every time I’ve tried replying before my phone has not been cooperative. I’m so jealous that you get to ride your bicycle so often. Even though it’s a mild winter it’s just too cold to go as often as I would like!
I’ve been wanting to respond about the “carguments” too, but I can never remember your screen name and if I go up to look for it I’ll lose everything I’ve typed! I loved that! I tend to combine words a lot especially when they have to do with things that irritate me! I feel like I stay “angrevated” with Wayne here lately.
I’ve stayed on point with my food and activities this week but it’s been difficult! I did go over on calories one day but they were the liquid kind! And half of them ended up coming back up! I gave up drinking last year right after my diagnosis. I feel
like I’ve been trying to do what the Dr.s told me to with food and being active, but my ultrasound results on Wednesday sent me to a deep, dark, emotionally charged place. It seems as though I will have to have the mass they found on my MRI biopsied, and an MRI guided biopsy at that. My last herceptin is supposed to be 3/3 and now I have to have another biopsy 3/19. Don’t get me wrong I’m grateful to still be here and able to do as much as I am, and I know there are people that have it much worse than I do, but I feel like I could use a little break from this!
Well my lunch break is over, sorry to rant! I hope everyone has a great day!6 -
Thursday Check in
Did not track
No exercise but...
Colonoscopy done! All good and don’t have to do it again for 10 years! Yipee! Still have a bad cough from the cold and the broken toe. Not a good few weeks. Looking forward to March! Curious if the colonoscopy diet helped me loose a pound or two, I don’t have a scale at home on purpose. I use the scale at the gym to make me go to the gym.
I had a colonoscopy in January. Turned 50 this year so my doctor told me I had to do it. I lost about 3 or 4 pounds with the prep but as soon as I started eating again every pound came right back.🙄
Glad you're good for the next 10 years. I'm also good for 10 years. Hope your cough and broken toe both get better soon.0 -
Thursday 2/27 check in
Food: over
Water: 48 oz
Exercise: 20 minutes speed intervals on the treadmill
Work provided food for us. They try to do something nice for the employees once a month or so. This time it was nachos.
No one was asked to stay for OT today so I got to bed on time. After the treadmill I used the hydro massage bed at the gym. Then went to volunteer with the little kids. After that went to coffee with one of the other ladies who also volunteers. I was still hungry even though I was already over on my calories. I made some not so good choices today. Oops.🙄 Plan to get back on track tomorrow.Then it was off to work again.2 -
@Mrsbell8well
Wow! You're packing a lot in your day! All I've managed today was to sleep this morning. Of course, I was up all night working, so sleep was probably a good idea.😁
I think we're all finding that doable way of eating and exercising. As my trainer likes to say "progress not perfection." He is very supportive. He knows when I need to be pushed. He also is happy when I get to a certain goal, like the 50 pounds lost. He gets more excited about it than I do because I've seen the scale go up and down so many times.
Glad you're doing so well and get to go back to work. Listen to your body and rest when you need to.2 -
Thanks everyone for the congrats on my 50 pound loss. On to the next 50 while keeping the first 50 off. Hopefully it won't take another 2 years but sometimes slower is better.5
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Weekly weigh-in
Username: 1theresamcvean
Weigh in week: Week 4
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 152.2
Today's weight: 152.2
I'm really surprised that I maintained considering the stress/emotional eating and drinking. That made me feel so much better.
Yesterday was a nice break from sad and stressful things. My granddaughter, Pippa, came over for the day while her mom worked at the university. We had a tea party. And then, since there was too much snow (as @Cafelelia shared), we went on the subway without the stroller. She was great at it and felt so grown up. We even went on this extremely long escalator at the new subway station at York University and she successfully disembarked at the top. I told her to be ready to put one foot in front of the other like the man in front of us, but not to worry because I'd lift her up by the arm if she missed. Secretly I'm afraid of escalators because of my intractable (or as I like to call it recalcitrant) vertigo, but I don't like to share my fears with my children/grandchildren.
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Check in: Wednesday 26/2 and Thursday 27/2
Food: logged and over goal but under maintenance
Water: have not tracked
Exercise: nothing over normal activity
So the last couple of days, food/diet has not been great, but has been better than last couple of weeks! Main goal of tracking is happening, so at least I am conscious of what I am doing. Generally during the day is good and healthy choices, but it is the getting up at nightime when not sleeping that is still slipping me up. All my treat type foods are now gone now, so hopefully will get better going forwards. Am going to bed with a large bottle of water so hoping I can make it a habit of drinking that before raiding the fridge (though would prefer to be sleeping instead, but I think I need time on that one!).
I have been prepping this message all day whilst catching up on posts. Hoping this will be the last of my bad news for a while, but about an hour ago I had my cat Dax (star trek fan...) put down. She was nearly 19 years old, and such a gorgeous friendly thing. She suffered an embolism, cutting blood supply to her back legs. She was fine at at 6pm when I fed her dinner, she then went outside. Found her inside by the back door just after 8pm. So very sad, but she lived a long and happy life, and I am pleased I was able to share it with her. xxx I still have Curzon (Dax's son) who is about 18 years old, who is curled up on my lap as I type.
Thank you so much for the kind words @cafelelia, @sleepymom5 and @Mrsbell8well.
@Mrsbell8well - love your fairy room! I hate decluttering and sorting, but really enjoy the feeling of satisfaction when it is done. I am slowly going through my home. And such beautiful jewellery - I especially love the opals (I have a little opal collection - my Mum lives in Australia, so I always pick myself some more up whenever I visit).
@cafelelia so pleased your leg is feeling better and that you are back running, that must feel amazing!
@lennoncpa so jealous about your snow! So far this year the only snow we have seen is a 30 minute flurry on Thursday morning! Would love to have some more - even if just enough to build a little snowman!
@timibotkin hope you catch a break soon, my heart goes out to you.
@1theresamcvean so sorry for the bad time you are having, but I bet your granddaughters company helped a load - she is gorgeous! You must be so proud.
@tryingagain5 Woohoo! Congratulations on 50lbs down! Well done - you have worked hard for it and it is well deserved!
@ljdanny What a beautiful name that is. Enjoy your weekend with baby cuddles (they are the best!)
@Fi45 Happy birthday! Glad you had a nice time.
@sleepymom5 well done on such a good week - you certainly did finish February strong - I need to take heed!3 -
@sleepymom5 Thanks for the encouragement, Pam. I'd like to keep my weigh-in day at Friday, even though I was late last week. I'm thrilled about your great week ~ you needed that. Great loss too! I'm going to print out your rhino/unicorn post. Very apt for when we get down on ourselves.
@Cafelelia What a great idea to post here instead of eating. I'll give that a try. Right now I'm drinking STASH Chocolate Mint tea. Such a treat and zero calories. It smells and tastes ridiculously like cheating. The wind and the snow that past couple of days has kept my footsteps down. I see it hasn't stopped you from running. I'm very happy for you. It's hard to be away from running for so long, but good that you waited. I'll come cheer you on at your 5k and take pics for the rest of the group.
@timibotkin I agree with you about coming here and the group cheering me up. Sorry to hear about your health news. Big big hugs.
@tryingagain5 Big congratulations on losing 50! Also you had some great days this week balancing your shift work with activities and rest. That's such a difficult balance to keep.
@GingerPwr I switched to black coffee about five years ago and can't imagine it any other way. I used to be convinced that there was a preponderance of bachelors drinking their coffee black because they didn't have it together to keep stocked up on cream, etc.
@lennoncpa Is tax season over yet? Grandchildren are such fun. Soon enough you'll be back to building snowmen. Great loss!
@JillyBT Great idea about using the scale at the gym!
@ljdanny Layla Jane is a lovely name.
@Mrsbell8well Wow, do I ever like your fairy room! The bedding is perfect and everything is set up in such a relaxing yet inspirational kind of way. Were those Tinkerbell slippers I saw in one pic ~ the grey ones with the pom-poms? On that note, my parents nicknamed me Tinkerbell when I was little. In an awful twist, they nicknamed my sister Tubsy. She's a good sport though and has given me a collection of Tinkerbell gifts over the years including a watch and a Royal Doulton figurine from their Fairies collection. Also, thanks for the tarn-x tip. I am going to look for that and clean up my silver things too.
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@Freeglerock Oh, my goodness. After all the losses you've had recently, now your cat Dax. People underestimate the grief at the death of a pet and Dax was 19. My heart just breaks for you and your family. Take good care. Nice to see you moving back into tracking. You'll regroup and be back on track soon enough and we'll be here to help.1
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@pacsnc6 Nice loss! Great way to end February! You are so close to the 150s!
@lennoncpa You had a good week and a great month!
@Mrsbell8well Beautiful jewelry! It is like Christmas but with things you already had! I wish I went to Molly's school, our class rings were just the typical class rings. That is so cute!
@timibotkin I have been thinking about you. I know that isn't the news you wanted to get and I totally understand why you would feel the way you do. You have been doing everything right for so long and I am sure you are at a level that is more than frustrated. (Angrated? Frustanger? I am new to the combining words) I don't have to tell you, it is better to know and be treated than to not know until it is too late. I know you are tired of all of this but just know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Continue all the healthy habits you have developed and don't for get about self care too. Don't be afraid to take people up on their offers to help. People genuinely want to help and don't know what to do. Make things easier on you. Sending prayers and hugs. xoxo
@tryingagain5 I have seen those hydro beds but have never been able to try one. I would be afraid they would have to wake me up to get me out of it! Lol! Sometimes it is hard to make choices when you are hungry. You are usually so good so don't beat yourself up and get back on track.
@1theresamcvean OMG! Can Pippa be any cuter? And look at that little tea set! How adorable. I know you are going through a lot and you also are in my thoughts and prayers. I am glad Pippa could bring a little joy into your day. xoxo
@Freeglerock I am so sorry about Dax! To lose a beloved pet who has been part of the family for so long is hard. Hugs my friend. I think just putting one foot in front of the other and just take it day by day. Like you said, you are doing better than you have. Just meet yourself where you are at and just try to make each day a little better than the one before. You got this my friend!2 -
Weekly weigh-in
Username: KUMEcyclingteam
Weigh in week: Week 4
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 227.6
Today's weight: 224.2
I had a feeling it would be a good week! I have never been much of a "Meal Prep" kind of guy, but let me tell ya. It not only is a real time saver, but also (i think) an important change for me. That and the fact that now I eat my dinner closer to 9:00 pm instead of 5:30 (I work 2nd shift), I'm less likely to be hungry at midnight when my shift ends and end up cheating right before bed!
It's a great feeling when you decide to stop cheating yourself!
4 days of not having to think aboout it! Have a great week PPL !
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@KUMEcyclingteam Congratulations on the loss! Great looking meal prep.
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Hi everybody! Just wanted to wish you all a happy Friday and also hope everyone has a great weekend! I'll be here Sunday to post my weigh in. HOPE it's a good one! Also, here's a UGLY pic of me and it shows how obese I am...😭 Love you all! 🥰2
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@timibotkin that’s an awesome thing to have on your bucket list!! I forgot where you live. Do you normally get a lot of snow?
@Freeglerock I think I heard we are supposed to be in the 50’s coming up this week so the snow will all be gone. This has been the strangest winter. Seriously, last Sunday it was 54 and then on Wednesday we had a major blizzard. Go figure!!!
I’m still in the heart of tax season, but my eating has been very healthy so I feel very healthy. Isn’t that amazing how it works that way!! So I take it a day at a time and today I choose to only put good food in my body. I’ve been keeping off the pounds that I’ve lost so slowly my clothes is getting looser on me. That feels great! Don’t you hate when your clothes feel tight and you have to suck in to zip up your pants!! Anyways, I try not to overcommit myself so I won’t set myself up for failure. Little goals and doing it a day at a time. That seems to work best for me!!2 -
Friday 2/28 check in
Food: logged and on track
Water: 64oz
Exercise: 30 min walk, PT, Strength and Stretching
I had a good week and plan to keep it going through the weekend. Tomorrow morning I am going to go to a show in Lancaster which is about an 1.5 hours away from me. A group of us are going so it will be fun. We are leaving very early so we can have brunch before the show. I am hoping we will go home right after. I am not worried about this. I planned a rest day, I am going to order the healthiest option and eat till my plus 2. I won't be drinking. I will make up the water when I get home. I will drink before, at brunch and the rest when I return. Sunday I have nothing going on. I hope to get some stuff done around the house and get ready for the week ahead. Not sure if I will have time to get on here tomorrow morning but I will catch up when I get home. Have a great weekend everyone!
@KUMEcyclingteam Awesome loss! Meal prepping is a great way to set yourself up for a successful week. I need to start doing it myself!
@CassieGetsFit2013 I think it is a good picture. The only thing that is missing is a smile You have great hair btw!
@lennoncpa I just love your attitude! Little goals and one day at a time is a smart approach to weight loss and it does work.2 -
Saturday
@kirsten11872
@Zumba_Luvah
@timibotkin
@brown6267
Late weigh in
@33sandy1223
@jmilner80
On to week one March!
Sunday
@cassiegetsfit2013
@33sandy1223
@starcrystal3
Monday
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx
@jedaschultz
@JillyBT
Tuesday
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On February 29th, be sure to go answer the final question on the Leaping Groundhogs Challenge!
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March team chat is now open! We will still be posting on this thread on Saturday but will start posting Sunday on the March thread. Please go over and introduce yourselves, reflect on February and set your goals for March.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10787087/weight-no-more-team-chat-march-2020/p1?new=11 -
Friday 2/28 check in
Food: over
Water: 48 oz
Exercise: rest day
No OT for anyone today but we have to go in 2 hours early on Sunday. I slept my morning away and ended up not doing much with my afternoon. Every once in a while I have a day or two where all I want to do is eat. That was yesterday and today. Wasn't necessarily unhealthy food, just way too much.
I probably should have gotten up earlier to go to the gym. I usually get more energized when I go.
I had dinner with my dad, sister and brother-in-law tonight. Got home around 9 and was going to watch TV for a while before going to bed. Apparently I fell asleep in my chair and woke up about 10:15. Guess I should go to bed.😊1 -
Trying to catch up on all the posts...
@Freeglerock I'm so sad about your cat Dax. I'm a big Star Trek fan, although my boy is named Drax after Guardians of the Galaxy.
@sleepymom5 Yes it is really nice cycling to and from work, even though it's hot here. 27 Celcius on the way home each night. I feel like "me" for the first time in a few years though, being able to get out and exercise. It's awesome. And which entry in my diary specifically did you like, lol? I have a few! "Adipose is my Bit$h", "Fat-bottomed girls, get on your bike and ride!" And "Go go thunder Thighs!" Pmsl. I'm sure I'll think of more, too 😁
@lennoncpa I have been ice-skating, but not since the 90s when I was a teen. We have rinks here. We also have snow, but not in places I have been to. And the only time I've lived in places where it snows in winter it hasn't snowed! (I'm sure it's me!)
@timibotkin I'm sorry you're having a rough time right now with your diagnosis, but spring is coming so maybe you'll be able to get out riding more. I'm all for doing whatever I can that makes me happy, whenever I can manage to do it 🙂
@ljdanny what a beautiful name your granddaughter has! My children all have family names in their names too, or names from our family heritage/bloodlines. They love being able to say why they have the names they do.0 -
sleepymom5 wrote: »@CassieGetsFit2013 I think it is a good picture. The only thing that is missing is a smile You have great hair btw!
Thank you for thinking my pic is a good one! I know, I hate smiling...I mean it's like literally hard for me to do! I always seem to only smile when someone makes me laugh...😜 I always get compliments on my hair! It needs a trim, but ONLY a SMALL trim! Lol. I like it long and sometimes I don't even realize how long it is til I see it in a video or picture!
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Just checking in quick before I finish getting ready! Hope everyone has a great day!
Don't forget-tomorrow we will be on the March thread that I posted above. Go over and introduce yourselves, reflect on February and state your goals for March.
Ok...now have a great day
@tryingagain5 Everyone has those days, sometimes it just means your body needs more fuel, somedays it could be something else and not really hunger, boredom for example. Next time, eat healthy if you are truly hungry. If you are not, go back and read the post I did about a week ago about no giving in and making new habits. This is something I struggle with. You have lost 50 pounds so I know you know what you are doing. Just a thought.
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx I am so glad you are back and feeling more like yourself. I was so happy when I saw you post again on MFP. Through the years you have been such a supportive friend on here. And..I love all of the exercise names you have! Lol! I saw another one this morning when I was scrolling Lol!
@CassieGetsFit2013 Yes you do have beautiful hair, long and thick! I have always had thinner hair so I could never grow it that long. 2 -
The final question on the Leaping Groundhogs Challenge
Day 28 - February 29th. Well, it is time for the Leap Day question. Leap day is traditionally a time to be bold. The day of the red petticoats, the decisive action, the wild leap. What really brave thing have you done this month? What really brave thing do you need to do soon? Answer both if you dare!
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02/28 steps 114231
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Brown6267
Week 4
PW 138.8
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Zumba_luvah
Week 4
Pw- 184.4
Cw- 185.4
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A day late but I will take it. Yesterday morning I was 148.8. I felt pretty ashamed about it. But also ready. I had over 11K steps, drank all my water, downloaded the IF app...I’m over 18 hours and counting, and pretty much accomplished everything on my to do list.
Slept 8 1/2 hours. Weight this morning 146.4. Phew!!!! That’s better. My next goal is 146 by Monday then 1 pound a week till I’m back at 142.
Now that my house is so clean i am noticing anything that isn’t. Things you overlook now stand out. It’s been such a luxury to have time to do it all! I feel like I’m back to me again.
Goals today: 10K steps, 64 oz water, no gluten, no sugar, no lectin.
Today I am going to the bank, grocery shopping, finishing moms happy planner (we had fun working on it together last night), deep cleaning our bathroom tub especially the jets, and food prepping with Skylynn. It’s her Sunday to cook. Spinach stuffed shells, salad, garlic bread and Macarons. She has been begging to make macarons for almost a year. She has never had one but totally intrigued by them. I will snap a picture. They are a challenging cookie and a bigger challenge since we’re making them vegan with aquafaba. (Canned Garbanzo bean liquid).
Have a great weekend everyone!!!3
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