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  • Jactop
    Jactop Posts: 726 Member
    edited October 2020
    @Teresa1020 The brand is Mahingan Traditional. I purchased it at a reservation in Quebec where they are very helpful and informative but I did find a link for that brand https://mahinganhealing.com/
  • GabiV125
    GabiV125 Posts: 3,138 Member
    Username: GabiV125
    Check in day: Wednesday
    PW: 131.8 lb
    CW: 131.4 lb

    100 days challenge, day 28, Oct 20:
    -eat within calories ✅, 24/28
    - 14,000 steps ✅, 21/28

    It’s finally fall and the start of my favorite foods type weather: soups and stews. What I’m doing different this time around , is to have a second helping, with minimal bread on the side and cut the empty calories [ ok, mostly sweet(s) ] at night - because I am truly full.
  • AustinRuadhain
    AustinRuadhain Posts: 2,699 Member
    edited October 2020
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    Tuesday Check-in
    🟢Food on plan weighed & logged
    🟢Calories in the "Green"
    🟢Workout: 45 min+/6 days-wk (80 min outdoor walk)
    🟢Over 10K steps
    🟢Only the one planned snack, no trigger foods
    🟢In bed by 12
    Wednesday plan -- more of this!

    🍲 Kitchen win: I made this super healthy vegetable stew, and my son and husband both love it. I skipped the butter and oil, and used a mix of root veggies that are currently available at my grocery (lots of beets, turnips, carrots; just 2 smallish potatoes; plus celery & onion). I added a little chicken bouillon powder to the water, as they both love that flavor.
    https://www.thespruceeats.com/russian-root-vegetable-stew-recipe-1137531

    @Katmary71
    💙 How are you today? I am thinking of you and hope all is well!

    @TwistedSassette
    👍🏾 Wow! What a great day! It sounds like you made a bunch of small decisions that added up to a fabulous day! And how awesome to notice that you made up for the off-plan day already. Rock and roll!

    ⌛ Your planning to eat dessert later and then passing on it reminds me that I sometimes get around eating something unhelpful by just... putting it off. My whole journey with losing weight started by deciding to put off eating a candy bar one morning. It was too much to think I would go without candy all day, but I could see my way to saying "later."

    @TeresaW1020
    💗I hope you are doing well today. I don't know if this would be helpful, but you might (if you have not already), for your shoulder, look at the sling-with-a-bolster/pillow, as a way to hold it in place at night? (something like this?) The pillow allows you to take all the weight of the arm off the shoulder, and the sling holds it there. I know someone with a shoulder injury who is using one.

    @GretchenReine
    You ever just look at the scale and sigh? Yeah, that was me this morning. This week has been treacherous but getting into a routine since just getting back is a struggle. I'm trying to work on a reward system of some sort but when you're struggling financially it's really hard to even come up with the simplest of things.
    👐🏾 Boy, I do get the sigh.

    If the routine is a struggle, maybe break it up into smaller pieces?

    🤔 Another idea - try celebrations?
    One of my favorite ever resources is a book called Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg. He's a human behavior scientist, and people have come out of his classes and done things like *design Instagram* (which if you think about it, is an amazing example of rewiring habits in a lot of people). Anyway, he wrote a book to try to put that info in the hands of people, and one of the big things I got out of it was the idea of using celebrations (as opposed to rewards). Celebrations are a free, in-the-moment behavior (so not a budget challenge):
    https://www.tinyhabits.com/rewire << stuff about celebrations
    https://www.tinyhabits.com/welcome << free mini-course \on his website

    Full disclosure - it took me months to come around to trying celebrations. My first thoughts included "this looks dumb" and "I feel silly." But now I do them when I am trying to build a new habit, as they are super effective for me.

    The library might have the book, if you want to learn more, but he puts LOTS of stuff up on his website.

    @trooworld
    🎉 Hurray for that great day and for all the self care!

    @emj90210
    I have fell off the wagon and gained 3lb in 7 days 😭
    👐🏾 Aww, we know that's not the number you wanted! Can we support you in any way? Are there some small changes you could make this week, to start heading in the direction you want? Not like "totally on the wagon and getting it all perfect," but little steps?

    @GabiV125
    🥳 Hurray to that great weigh-in! And to the green checkmarks on your goals!
    It’s finally fall and the start of my favorite foods type weather: soups and stews. What I’m doing different this time around , is to have a second helping, with minimal bread on the side and cut the empty calories [ ok, mostly sweet(s) ] at night - because I am truly full.
    Oooh, yes! Soups and stews can be such an awesome, healthy and filling choice! I made a Russian root vegetable stew and got rave reviews at our house.
  • TeresaW1020
    TeresaW1020 Posts: 3,231 Member
    @GretchenReine It does take time to get back into a routine when you have been out of it awhile. Are you tracking your foods? Do you have a specific eating plan that you are trying to stick to? Going to the gym is great! Just hang in there and don’t let yourself get down. One day at a time is all we can do. <3

    @Jactop Thanks for the link! I will check it out. :)

    @emj90210 We all fall off the wagon. The secret is to get back on board and keep moving. :)

    @AustinRuadhain That sling looks very interesting! I’m actually doing pretty well with not sleeping on my right side but still in pain so I’m not sure if I’m helping or not. I will tell you that I am NOT happy to have this shoulder and back pain still lingering in my life. I might actually be tempted to go see a doctor, but don’t tell my husband I said that. I’m still just thinking about it. :grin: That veggie stew looks really good!!

    @buniphuphu Ohhhh dear that is not good to be that stressed out. You have been doing so great that I think you should go back to doing what you know works for you. Stressing will only hinder your weight loss progress. <3


    Hi everyone! I skipped workout this morning and did a bunch of housework which of course hurt my back. I am still on the fence if it’s sciatica or what. All I know is that it’s getting really old to have this pain almost every day. :# I went to get my hair done today but my stylist never showed up and I still haven’t heard from her. One of the other ladies said that her sister was in the hospital, so I’m praying that all is well. Tomorrow, I have my staff all-day meeting that we do at this time of the year. We will do our best to plan 2021 without really knowing what we can expect these next months. In any event, it’s always fun to hang out with these five people. I heard that we will be eating pizza for lunch! :)

    100-Day Challenge Goals: Day 29
    1. Fast clean for 19+ hours, with 2 days at 23+ hours. Fasted 19.5 hours
    2. Workout six days a week (either BOD program, treadmill, or deep cleaning). 2 hours of housework
    3. Eat at least 90% on plan, which means mostly low carb with one or two days of high-carbs. Right on plan with super low carbs today.
    4. Have quiet time with God through prayer and reading. No, I ended up running around this afternoon with hubby doing errands. I do have children’s church tonight!
  • TwistedSassette
    TwistedSassette Posts: 9,027 Member
    @GretchenReine Sending huge hugs your way. It sucks when you feel like you're going backwards or even just treading water. A reward system sounds like a great idea, and doesn't have to be expensive. I'd just steer clear of food-based rewards!

    @emj90210 I'm sure that most of that 3 lbs is water retention, especially if you've been eating salty stuff. To actually gain 3 lbs you'd have to have eaten with a calorie surplus of over 10,000 calories! Dust yourself off and get back on the wagon :smile:

    @GabiV125 I love soups & stews! I don't make them much as hubby isn't really a fan, but I'm 99% sure that my son would actually eat more veggies if they're in a stew. I might have to look into that!

    @AustinRuadhain Great resources re celebrations! An interesting concept, something I might have to try.

    @buniphuphu I think that sounds like a good plan. You know what works and what doesn't and there's no point stressing yourself out that much! That would be counterproductive. It won't take you too long to lose 23 lbs if you keep up what you've been doing, then he can schedule the surgery and all will be well!

    Yesterday was a bit bad in terms of nutrition for me. I did well until dinner, then overate. And had dessert. It was basically an "eating at maintenance" day though so no real harm done. This morning I rode my bike again for 15 mins - it was a little easier to get out of bed today. It's supposed to be a little warmer today so I might go to the pool if it isn't cloudy & cool. I have tomorrow off work so I can sleep in a little, but I'd still like to get up and ride before the little guy wakes up.
    I do weigh in every morning so I can see the fluctuations (it helps on those days where I have a gain on my weekly weigh-in, as I know whether it's a "real" gain or not). This morning I weighed 135.1kg which, while it seems a lot (and it is), it's the lowest weight I've seen on the scales in a couple of years. It briefly flashed up something in the 134 range and I got very excited, but I'm happy to see it just over 135! Let's hope it's even lower tomorrow for my official weigh-in!

    100 DAY CHALLENGE GOALS
    Day 29: Wednesday 21 October
    1. Log calories eaten: Yes - 17/29
    2. 20 mins exercise: No - 15/29
    3. Record a calorie deficit: No - 13/29
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,653 Member
    buniphuphu wrote: »
    I have been really stressed out over my doctor's schedule to try to lose that 23 pounds. Yesterday, I vomited after I ate lunch I was so stressed out. Today, I decided I'm going to go back to what was working for me: swimming an hour a day, eating a calorie-appropriate diet, focusing on fruits and veggies, healthy proteins, and minimizing starches.

    The weight will come off as it comes off, and I won't feel stressed. Surgery will happen when it happens. It's not an emergency. He'll have to have patience.

    I think this is a great way to look at it. Yeah, it would be great to get the surgery behind you but if you're losing super fast you'll be weaker for surgery recovery. It's your body and your life, do it your way!
  • AustinRuadhain
    AustinRuadhain Posts: 2,699 Member
    edited October 2020
    buniphuphu wrote: »
    I have been really stressed out over my doctor's schedule to try to lose that 23 pounds. Yesterday, I vomited after I ate lunch I was so stressed out. Today, I decided I'm going to go back to what was working for me: swimming an hour a day, eating a calorie-appropriate diet, focusing on fruits and veggies, healthy proteins, and minimizing starches.

    The weight will come off as it comes off, and I won't feel stressed. Surgery will happen when it happens. It's not an emergency. He'll have to have patience.

    Wow. I am so sorry you were so stressed yesterday. HURRAY for choosing to do things differently, then. This sounds super duper smart. You have been doing so very well at finding a rhythm that works for you, and that's no easy task!

    And as Katmary71 said, that kind of stress would make it harder for you to recover.

    Hopefully, with that decision made, today will be much less stressful. I really hope so!
  • AustinRuadhain
    AustinRuadhain Posts: 2,699 Member
    edited October 2020
    Wednesday Check-in
    🔴Food on plan weighed & logged (all weighed & logged, but one off-plan item - bad planning!)
    🟢Calories in the "Green"
    🟢Workout: 45 min+/6 days-wk (64 min outdoor walk)
    🟢Over 10K steps
    🔴Only the one planned snack, no trigger foods
    🟢In bed by 12

    Thursday Plan -- back on plan today! Also - looking to get in some extra workout time!

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  • Cornanda
    Cornanda Posts: 1,546 Member
    I am sending out an SOS for @Katmary71. I see no likes, comments or posts which is very unlike her and she has been unwell. Concerned.
  • TwistedSassette
    TwistedSassette Posts: 9,027 Member
    Cornanda wrote: »
    I am sending out an SOS for @Katmary71. I see no likes, comments or posts which is very unlike her and she has been unwell. Concerned.

    I’m hoping this means that she’s busily off having the appointments that she has been needing for so long! ❤️
  • TwistedSassette
    TwistedSassette Posts: 9,027 Member
    Just a quick check in and I’ll post my weekly weigh in shortly (always need to go back and find my last one as I can never remember the numbers!).

    Yesterday finished up pretty well. Took my son to the pool just by ourselves for the first time this season (usually my sister meets us there but she had meetings after school and couldn’t make it). It was pretty great! We had takeaway chicken burgers for dinner but I didn’t overdo it and finished up with a deficit which is great.

    I enjoyed a little sleep in this morning (till 7am - that’s a two hour sleep in for me!) and have spent most of the morning just chilling with my little family. My MIL is in hospital with a suspected snapped knee ligament so we organised some flowers for her (she’s 300km away and only allowed one visitor due to covid). Hubby was playing a video game with a friend and the toddler was happily playing with his cars, so I snuck off and did a half hour ride on my bike. Not a bad effort I think!

    The rest of the weekend should be pretty chill, I think. There’s supposed to be storms coming so we’ll see what that brings!

    100 DAY CHALLENGE GOALS
    Day 30: Thursday 22 October
    1. Log calories eaten: Yes - 18/30
    2. 20 mins exercise: Yes - 16/30
    3. Record a calorie deficit: Yes - 14/30
  • judi_kay_4
    judi_kay_4 Posts: 8 Member
    It’s been a hectic week. I made a few bad food choices and haven’t walked so I’m very pleased to be one pound down instead of up!

    Weigh in Thursday
    PW 236.5
    CW 235.5
    LTD 14.5
  • TeresaW1020
    TeresaW1020 Posts: 3,231 Member
    Username: TeresaW1020
    Weigh in week:  Week 3
    Weigh in day: Friday
    Previous Weight:198.2
    Todays Weight:199.6
    Loss To Date: 64.9


    Well, that is what I get for eating a Chic-Fil-A biscuit for breakfast, pizza for lunch, and a sub for dinner. Ohhh and there was candy as well at my all day staff meeting that I might have indulged in. It will be up more tomorrow if I don't starve today! :#
  • AustinRuadhain
    AustinRuadhain Posts: 2,699 Member
    edited October 2020
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    Thursday Check-in
    🟢Food on plan weighed & logged (all weighed & logged, but one off-plan item - bad planning!)
    🟢Calories in the "Green"
    🟢Workout: 45 min+/6 days-wk
    🟢Over 10K steps
    🟢Only the one planned snack, no trigger foods
    🟢In bed by 12

    Friday Plan
    It's a big project work day, but I am promising myself a good workout before bedtime.

    Weekend plans include meal planning and prep, and a trail hike!

    @trooworld
    You sure got a lot done yesterday, as far as your action items! I am crossing my fingers about your weigh-in.

    @TeresaW1020
    I am sorry the weigh-in number isn't one you'd have wanted. :neutral: That said, your owning the actions that were ineffective is pretty great! I hear you getting back in action going into the weekend, which is awesome!
    And hurray to figuring out that something at home is bothering your back! That is such a great step forward!

    @judi_kay_4
    Congratulations on the great weigh-in! Keep up the great work!

    @admrh
    Hang in there! Keep up the good work. It's annoying, but sometimes scales jump for other reasons (like eating salty food).

    For me, a big part of the process has been figuring out what *I* have to do, what food and exercise choices I have to make to get results. So if you keep up with your current plan over several weeks and aren't seeing results, you can take a look at tweaking it somehow. It's all a process!

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  • davors19
    davors19 Posts: 361 Member
    Username: davors19
    Weigh-in week: Week 3
    Weigh-in day: Fri
    Previous Weight: 258
    Todays Weight: 258
  • adhmrh
    adhmrh Posts: 112 Member
    Good morning everyone. I feel like I have been so out of touch. I have just read everyones post as I try to catch up. I love this group and miss the days I can't stay in touch.

    @Katmary71 You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers!!

    @buniphuphu I think you are doing the right thing. You have a great plan. BTW, when I started IF 16:8 I thought I might starve to death before it got to be 11am (I might be slightly dramatic, :wink: ) After a little while it got much easier.

    @AustinRauls Thanks so much. I needed to hear that. Keep rocking it, you are doing great!!!

    @Jactop Great job on the weight loss!

    @vegan4lyfe2012 You are in my prayers!!

    @davidji82 You are doing awesome!!! Great weight loss and workouts!

    @gwamajtw91 Great weigh in!!

    @bethanie0825 I'm with you!!! I hate to gain - but today is our new day!!!

    @trooworld Thanks!!! Today is a brave new day!! You are accomplishing so much!! What an inspiration you are!!

    @GabiV125 Great plan!! I love this time of year. Soups and stews are my favorite too!!!

    @TeresaW1020 Thank goodness this is a journey and not a race!!! Today is a new day and we can do this!! (That was probably more for me than you, :smirk::wink: ) Loved the pictures and hearing about your trip!!

    @GretchenReine We definitely have a love/hate relationship with the scale!! Day by day, we can do this!!!

    @emj90210 I know what a bummer that can be! Just climb right back on that wagon!!! You got this!!!

    @judi_kay_4 Way to go!!!

    @anido1 The weekends can be tough! Just stay mindful as you make decisions.

    @TwistedSassette Great weigh in. You are doing awesome!!! So glad you can take the time to enjoy your sweet family!!

    @miriammuhindi Great weigh in!!!


    I sure hope I didn't leave anyone out. If I did, please know it wasn't intentional!!! Our day trip has been postponed, hubby isn't feeling too well today. So I will take this time to plan meals for next week and get a good work out in.

    Hope everyone has an awesome weekend!!!


  • Cornanda
    Cornanda Posts: 1,546 Member
    AustinRuadhain wrote: »
    TwistedSassette wrote: »
    Cornanda wrote: »
    I am sending out an SOS for @Katmary71. I see no likes, comments or posts which is very unlike her and she has been unwell. Concerned.

    I’m hoping this means that she’s busily off having the appointments that she has been needing for so long! ❤️

    Hey there, she is feeling well enough to be posting supportive comments on the pages of friends this evening, so hopefully she will pop in here soon.

    Phew!

    That's good to hear! Thanks!
  • Cornanda
    Cornanda Posts: 1,546 Member
    Hi all- Been keeping up with posts and thinking of ya'll, but not posting. I had quite the party week. Went to visit the kids last weekend- 3 days of junk food. I did exert some control, but just very different than my usual diet. Monday was my wedding anniversary- @TeresaW1020 - we are almost twinsies. That meant a bit more junk food. Can't really expect much when you are way over on calories for 4 days out of 7. I got right back on track and had 3 good days this week. I still feel the "looserness" in my pants that started last week. Been dreaming about some new things to wear and that has been exciting and motivating to me.

    Life happens. Fresh start now that weigh in is done.
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