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  • TwistedSassette
    TwistedSassette Posts: 8,825 Member
    @GretchenReine You are so right. It's easy to forget that everyone else has their own struggles. Sometimes they make it look so easy, but we're only seeing it from the outside! Control what you can. Do what you can. And be kind to yourself.

    @SammyDee2015 I'm glad that you were able to step back this morning and come up with a new plan. I feel like that's what this journey is about - knowing ourselves, our weaknesses, and what we need to succeed. If that means putting the cookies on hubby's night stand, then that's ok!

    @Cornanda Thanks for the suggestion. I have a bunch of those 30-day challenges saved on my phone, I really like the idea. But I usually find that I do them for a day or two and then either forget about it entirely, or give up! Might be time to give it another crack!

    @Jactop I agree, quality sleep and quantity of sleep make a huge difference. Definitely a cause-and-effect relationship there. One of my goals is to get more sleep and I'm gradually getting better at going to bed on time, though I still struggle with getting out of bed in the morning. I don't think I'll ever be a morning person!!
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    The foodie market was, well...disappointing. Gotta give them full marks for marketing though. It was advertised as a fun family affair, with food & dessert stalls, retail stalls, music - bring a chair or picnic rug, they said. We arrive and find they've set up in the back corner of the carpark, which is not paved so the ground is covered in burrs (not fun for a two year old who falls down a lot). There were about 6 food stalls and one dessert stall. No retail stalls. The music was one speaker playing from an iPod. We didn't stay long! I bought a pack of jerky for my hubby (AU$12 for 100 grams, mind you!) and a "cheesecake on a stick" from the dessert stall for myself - which was half a slice of a vanilla cheesecake from The Cheesecake Shop, served in a cardboard plate with a wooden stick stuck in the end, but you still had to eat it with a spoon. And they'd run out of strawberries already. And water. By 6pm. The whole event was a hot mess!! Everyone I've spoken to who went said the same thing - just disappointing considering how it was advertised!

    At least I wasn't tempted by a lot of naughty foods though. I ate the cheesecake but felt sick afterwards. I made it fit in my calories for the day as I did quite a lot of exercise! We went to the pool, I rode my stationary bike, I did some strength work on my arms, and I did some yoga.

    Tonight is the final deciding match in the State of Origin (state level representative rugby league competition in Australia - it's a huge deal) so I'll be having a few drinks with my sister and we'll be eating nachos. I don't expect to have a deficit today! I also have my periodic medical for work this morning - wish me luck! It includes a functional assessment (which I know has things like planks and a wall sit, as well as stepping on and off a box for a few minutes etc.). I think I will do better than last time (well, I was 30 weeks pregnant last time so I hope I do better now!) and I think I will do better than they'll expect me to. It's frustrating because none of it is even relevant to my role - I don't know why an accountant who sits at a desk all day needs to be able to plank for two minutes, but regardless we all have to do it. Oh, and we don't get to have a copy of the report at the end, either!

    100 DAY CHALLENGE GOALS
    Day 56: Tuesday 17 November
    1. Log calories eaten: Yes - 37/56
    2. 20 mins exercise: Yes - 32/56
    3. Record a calorie deficit: Yes - 30/56
  • TeresaW1020
    TeresaW1020 Posts: 3,231 Member
    @buniphuphu Great loss this week!! I do encourage you to post more. Accountability is one of the things that I find really helps me stay on track. :)

    @anido1 Great weigh-in this week!! B)

    @adhmrh Love your new avatar pic!! <3 How is the earlier to bed, earlier to rising going for you? :grin:

    @Katmary71 My favorite little boy didn’t bother the decorations that much. It was the dog’s toys and the constant need to see how they tasted that kept me on my toes. :D Did the Diet Pepsi cause you any ill effects? Sorry that things are stressful for your boyfriend.

    @GretchenReine Well, even if the scale does sputter a little bit you know why and you know what you need to do to get it to go back down. Take care of yourself!! Make yourself a priority and you do that through making a commitment to yourself and to your health. You got this! <3

    @trooworld I had pizza casserole tonight with no crust. It was so good that I ate way too much of it. I wonder if you can make 2-ingredient dough with almond flour? That would cut the carbs for me. I like Fathead dough but it’s soooo fattening. :#

    @SammyDee2015 OK, I get why you make your hubby the cookies and it is very sweet of you to do so. If the mask isn’t going to stop you then you need a new plan. Maybe you can make them for your hubby and then put them ALL into those little individual snack bags for him to take for lunch and then you tell yourself that those cookies aren’t yours to eat. Next, find something to replace the cookies with something you will like that will fit your eating plan. The fruit and a little peanut butter if that will help. For me, I can’t have my favorite peanut butter in the house or I will eat it all. And yes you got the better deal having him clean up chicken droppings. :grin:

    @Cornanda, Thank you! I love decorating the house for Christmas, which is funny because the rest of the year my house is very minimalist, and less is more for me. But not in sparkle season! :D We are sooo much alike that we make something for a party that we tell ourselves is for everyone but really, it’s for us. I’ve been on Pinterest looking at recipes for my upcoming Christmas party and just today I realized I was looking at things that I want and not necessarily things that everyone else will want to eat. When will we learn! :s

    @Jactop OK, you know why you had the gain and how to fix it. Make this a better week and that number will for sure go back down. :)

    @TwistedSassette The Picadillo was very good! I highly recommend you give it a try. Well, that is too bad about the foodies’ market! But like you said at least you weren’t that tempted. I am sure you do much better with your functional assessment. That is weird why you have to do it. I suppose it’s an insurance thing? :/



    Hi Team! Well, today was a long one with my little three-year-old buddy hanging out with me from 9 am to 2 pm. I watched a lot of little kid's TV, played with trucks, repeatedly took dog toys out his mouth, and listened as he talked non-stop. He is a very sweet boy. Since I will never get to be a grandma, I get so much joy in being able to spend time with my friend’s kids and of course the kids at church. <3 I didn’t work out today but my eating was all Keto. I did eat too much dinner and drank too much coffee today. Tomorrow, I’m going to lunch with my children’s pastor to talk about church stuff so hopefully, we will pick a place where I can behave. If not I might just skip dinner. I don’t want a gain the week before Thanksgiving!

    NEW YEAR CHALLENGE: 45 Days until January 1st
    1. Fast Clean: I’m fasting for 18 hours today
    2. Workout: Took today off
    3. Eat on plan: I ate on plan but had too much for dinner. I really need to continue to work on portion control.
  • adhmrh
    adhmrh Posts: 112 Member
    @TeresaW1020 I think keeping up with a 3 yr old is definitely exercise. :smile: Thanks, the pic is from hubby's retirement luncheon. The earlier to bed and earlier rising is working good. I have gotten home early enough to get in a workout before dinner.

    @AustinRuadhain i love to drink water, but sure hate to retain it. You are doing awesome staying green!!!

    @trooworld pizza sounds really yummy!! Some days just call for pizza. Good thing there are healthy versions!!

    @Katmary71 that made me smile. I was early getting up early!! :smile:

    Today was a good day. Managed to get home and get a workout in before dinner. Tomorrow is a long day!! But thats ok. I will stay on track.

    Tuesday checkin:
    -log every bite: yes
    -6,000 steps: yes
    -30 mins of exercise: yes
    -drink 96oz water: yes
    -spend time in Bible study and prayer: yes
    -no sugar: yes
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,147 Member
    @GretchenReine Did you make it to the gym? Good luck with the weigh-in! I agree, coming here does put things into perspective, I feel the same, often times it feels like you're the only one going through struggles when it's something we all deal with at times.

    @trooworld I have to try that recipe one of these days! Access to the speakers expires at the end of the day, kind of frustrating!

    @Cornanda OK, that's pretty funny that you stuck all the tempting food in your husband's lunch. How did he like it? Good willpower!

    @AustinRuadhain Thank you for the link! I ALMOST clicked it, I'll check it out as soon as I post this!

    @Jactop I hope you get your sleep schedule straightened out, lack of sleep definitely makes cravings worse.

    @TwistedSassette Good luck with your assessment, I'm sure you'll do great! Doesn't sound like it makes any sense with your position but I hope you rock it!

    @TeresaW1020 No immediate bad affects from the Diet Pepsi yesterday, though I'm also being weak with coffee too and using sweetener. Sounds like a fun day with the little one.

    @SammyDee2015 Oh man, I've done that with the peanut butter jar more than once! You will definitely get back on track, it's normal to have weak moments but it's how you respond that matters the most.

    @adhmrh Heck yeah, you hit all your goals for the day, way to go!

    Tuesday check-in
    Exercise- arm cardio, arm resistance bands, stretching, core
    Calories- under

    Not feeling too hot, it's rainy and it's making me feel a lot worse. I definitely didn't miss increased pain with the weather!
  • Jactop
    Jactop Posts: 726 Member
    @TeresaW1020 what is pizza casserole? That sounds interesting.

    @TwisterSassette it's too bad they don't give you the results of your assessment. It would be fun to compare from year to year. You'll rock it. Its surprising how much regular activity improves our strength and endurance.

    Tuesday check in:
    Sleep was better but still short of my target.

    1. No sugar ✖ Did great all day then caved after supper.

    2. Hydrate earlier in the day ✔

    3. 30 min of activity per day ✔
    60 min outdoors on stationary bike.
  • trooworld
    trooworld Posts: 6,855 Member
    @AustinRuadhain Thanks! I agree, tracking is probably the most important thing to do.

    @SammyDee2015 I admire how hard you are working on this challenge. I know you will get control. Would it help to pre-plan 2 cookies into your day so that you have something to look forward to and know you are going to have them, so maybe you wouldn't go overboard? This would allow you to have cookies without guilt. That's sweet, why you make them. I LOVE love! <3 You did get the better deal. ;)

    @Cornanda I've made those bagels and love them! I've heard they are really good made in an air fryer but haven't tried that yet. You can make all sorts of good things out of the 2-ingredient dough: biscuits, breadsticks, cinnamon rolls even! Great job at the family birthday, congrats! That's very insightful to realize the dip is for YOU and now you know!

    @Jactop I hear you about not getting enough sleep: I sleep so poorly, I'm sure it affects my weight loss journey. I'm glad exercise helps you, I hope you can get back to good sleep soon.

    @TwistedSassette that's too bad about the foodie market, what a shame! I hope you have fun with your sister. That's crazy you have to do that assessment considering your job! Good luck with it!

    @TeresaW1020 I don't think so, unless you try adding 1 1/2 tsp of baking powder and 1/2 tsp of salt to the mix then it might work. It would be worth trying! When I was on Keto, I loved Fathead dough too. Here is another pizza crust recipe that we really liked when on Keto (it uses almond flour): https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/low-carb-magic-mozzarella-dough/ Sounds like you kept busy with the toddler...did he stay out of the Christmas decorations?

    @adhmrh Yes! Exactly, some days you just need pizza in your life! LOL Congrats on a good day. I hope yesterday was just as good.

    @Katmary71 Yes, it's totally worth trying the dough. If you find it too sticky, just add a little more flour. That IS frustrating that the access to the speakers expires that soon, what a shame! I hope you feel better soon. <3

    @GabiV125 CONGRATS!!! Woo hoo! WTG!

    Hello all. I find myself struggling a bit. I seem to be sabotaging myself for some reason: yesterday, for breakfast, instead of what I planned (yogurt and blueberries), I had CHICKEN POT PIE leftover from dinner the other night. :( I know that isn't healthy and it made me go way over my points for the day. I also didn't drink enough water: I drank about an 8 oz glass and that's it. Why am I doing this to myself??? Ugh.

    Tuesday:
    Calories: over/under: over
    Water: over/under: under
    Exercise: ----
    - track 90% of food intake - 100% accomplished
    - drink 2 (26 oz) bottles of water a day - 25% accomplished
    - meditate for at least 5 minutes a day - not accomplished
    _____________________________________________
    Goals or Improvements for tomorrow:
    - track 90% of food intake
    - drink 2 (26 oz) bottles of water a day
    - meditate for at least 5 minutes a day
  • SammyDee2015
    SammyDee2015 Posts: 285 Member
    Wednesday check in-🤗 no cookie drama today. But I am gonna see if I can take the option away entirely and have the hubby take them to work and put in his office desk drawer or locker ... or truck. Just until I get this nite waking issue under control.
    Next on my hit list is making almost everyday a Cardio day. Treadmill was cranky and won’t start ( basement too cold?) so I did a Jillian Michaels workout - just in case I can’t get the thing going later today.

    Hope everyone finds a laugh or a chuckle in the day today!
    🌸
  • AustinRuadhain
    AustinRuadhain Posts: 2,595 Member
    Tuesday Check-in
    🟢Food on plan, weighed, logged
    🟢Calories in Green
    🟢Workout - 50 min/6 days - Jenny Ford Live Step Combo, Leslie Sansone Brisk Walk
    🟢Breathing Exercises
    🟢Martial Arts forms - 2/day
    I was extra happy about the day. I stayed on track food-wise, and came in well under after getting n some solid, sweaty workout time. I also pulled out a box of green tea and am making sure to hydrate more.

    @adhmrh
    What a great day you had yesterday!

    @TeresaW1020
    You sound like totally the adoring grandma! I have had a couple of bonus grandmas in my life, and have loved and appreciated them so much. So yay, you, for being that for that adorable little boy! And, ah, the age of everything going in the mouth, what a fun one!
    Your pizza casserole sounds like a brilliant idea.
    Hey, I came across a website with a bunch of what look like fun keto recipes. If you want some inspiration, here's the link: https://www.staysnatched.com/category/keto-recipes/

    @TwistedSassette
    I am so sorry the food market was not more fun. I hope that the rugby match was fun, and that results were satisfactory! And good luck with the functional assessment -- holding a plank for 2 minutes is a test many of us would be challenged by. Me, for sure!

    @Jactop
    How great that you are taking the number on the scale as a reminder and a nudge to look at what you might adjust. I hope you made your earlier bedtime last night!

    @Cornanda
    :smile: This was a good lesson to learn. I was honest with myself and I took care of the problem.
    Boom! You inspire me so often. And yes, sometimes a dish just has to get out of the house. (At my house, it becomes chicken feed!)

    @SammyDee2015
    You have all my sympathies. Some of us (I am one) have to be careful about trigger foods, and oh, my, peanut butter is one for me, too. I ate way too much pb in September after a super stressful couple of weeks. You are not crazy. It's just a thing for some people. We all have our things to manage. Oh, and you DID get the good deal as regards cleaning up chicken droppings!
  • Cornanda
    Cornanda Posts: 1,211 Member
    @jactop @sammyd2015
    Seems like several of us are having trouble sleeping these days. Maybe we should start an insomnia night meet up?

    @twistedsassette
    What terrible advertising- so disappointing. You go with those wall sits and planks!

    @teresaw1020
    A day with a 3 year old sounds challenging and fun.

    @katmary71
    He didn’t complain one bit! He eats well overall and can tolerate a junk food binge better than I can.

    @gabiv125
    Yay for you! Must feel great!

    @trooworld
    *hand slaps head* We’ve all been there- we have a plan, we don’t keep it, we don’t know why. Just keep picking yourself up and dusting off and starting again.

    @sammyd2015
    Good work on the cookie problem. Now tell your treadmill to shape up!

    @austinruadhain
    Solid sweaty work out! Go you!


  • TwistedSassette
    TwistedSassette Posts: 8,825 Member
    @TeresaW1020 It sounds like you had a fun day with the little one - I just love that age where they're so inquisitive about everything! Also I need to hear more about pizza casserole...

    @adhmrh Thinking of you on your long day today - I hope you manage to stay on track!!

    @GabiV125 Amazing weigh in! Congrats on breaking that barrier!

    @trooworld Sending you hugs. Self sabotage is a strange beast!

    @SammyDee2015 I can't fathom it being so cold that your treadmill won't start!! We have very mild winters here which I'm glad for as I can't handle the cold at all. Maybe you can store the cookies in the frigid basement and they will be too hard to enjoy? :lol:
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    Thank you for all your supportive comments about the medical assessment! I was quite nervous about it for some reason, but I actually did really well. Apparently I have the lungs of a 25-year-old (I'm 34 so that's good!), a little bit of hearing loss in the middle range (which is likely due to sinus swelling from allergies as it's spring here), low cholesterol, normal blood pressure, and everything else was pretty well perfect! They were surprised at my flexibility and form for most of the exercises (due to my size, I guess), and the only one I couldn't complete was the plank - I managed 20 seconds which they said is pretty average anyway, they don't actually expect anyone to do 2 minutes! So I guess I was stressing for nothing. It was kind of good to know that everything is in a normal range despite my size, and now I have something to work towards for next time (they're every two years, but last time I was pregnant so didn't have to do most of the activities).

    My state lost the State of Origin decider, unfortunately! I also overate but I'm not kicking myself for it, because I'm still running a deficit for the week so far. My weight is up today but only by 0.2kg which is from the sodium and alcohol-related water retention. I'm happy enough with that!

    It's funny that we're all talking about sleep issues. Yesterday I did a training webinar for work which was about navigating a world of uncertainty - there were tips for the start of your day, during work, and some night time/pre sleep ideas as well. There was a lot of science behind it all, relating to brainwaves and REM sleep and other stuff that I don't pretend to understand, but I thought I'd share with you the basic ideas behind it as there are some really good points!
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    And here are some ideas for a pre-sleep routine (this is what the presenter does):
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    There are a few things there that I'm going to try to do - especially the pre-sleep routine, which is basically what you do in the 30 mins screen-free time before bed. The screen-free stuff relates to melatonin which is what you need for good quality sleep (I think)!

    If you're interested in seeing more about this, here are the details for the presenter. She was really quite relatable and good at explaining the science behind it (and not trying to sell you anything!).
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    Wishing you all a happy Thursday!!

    100 DAY CHALLENGE GOALS
    Day 57: Wednesday 18 November
    1. Log calories eaten: Yes - 38/57
    2. 20 mins exercise: Yes - 33/57
    3. Record a calorie deficit: No - 30/57
  • TeresaW1020
    TeresaW1020 Posts: 3,231 Member
    @GabiV125 Great loss this week and yayyy for being in the 120s!! I hope you have a less stressful week and that your sleep improves. :)

    @Jactop Pizza casserole is basically everything that comes on a pizza but without the crust. I make mine by cooking up some turkey Italian sausage, adding in mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, black olives, and Rao’s pizza sauce. Then I dump it in a baking dish and top it with mozzarella and pepperoni. Bake for 20 minutes and enjoy! :grin:

    @trooworld Thanks for the pizza crust recipe. It has been pinned and I will give it a try! My little friend mostly stayed out of my decorations. We had to have a few discussions but once I dragged out every toy my dog owns and put on toddler approved TV, he was content. :grin: Why we sabotage is the question that is so hard for many of us to answer and one that we all struggle with from time to time. My only advice is that you sit and think or even write out what was working so well for you when you were in your groove and what has happened since. I know that much of weight loss revolves around disciplining ourselves but it also has to be enjoyable and sustainable. Is your plan something that is really working for you or do you need to tweak it? I know you will figure it out! <3

    @SammyDee2015 Yayyy for not touching those cookies and a good plan to make them and then send them off with your husband. Sorry that your treadmill is cranky but there are so many good videos out there now that we can do.

    @AustinRuadhain Yeah, I think I’m well suited for the role of a bonus grandma and even as a mom to some of my young girlfriends. Thanks for the recipe link! I saw several that look very tasty and are going into my Pinterest boards. :grin:

    @Yup, it was challenging and fun to hang out with the three-year-old. And tonight, I get to hang out with a room of 4 and 5-year old’s and pack Operation Christmas Child boxes. I’ll need some extra strength from above! :D How have you been doing today? You didn’t write about yourself, so I hope you are doing well. <3

    Hi Team! Today was a good day. I went and had lunch with my children’s pastor, and we spent an hour and a half chatting about all the things. She recently got a full-time job and hasn’t been able to make it to staff meetings, so I have been missing her a lot. I ate off plan, but it was worth it! I did do a good workout and tonight I will be running around with the kiddos at church. Tomorrow is staff meeting and I’m having lunch with another staff member’s wife to talk about the Christmas party I’m having for the staff and spouses on December 4th. My weight was at another all-time low this morning so I really need to be careful tomorrow so Friday's weigh-in will be good to me! :)

    NEW YEAR CHALLENGE: 44 Days until January 1st
    1. Fast Clean: I fasted 19 hours today.
    2. Workout: 40 minute Barre Blend Booty
    3. Eat on plan: I had way more carbs today at Panera Bread then I have been having. I kept it Keto for dinner and ate a small amount of chicken and some mashed cauliflower.
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,147 Member
    @TeresaW1020 Hugs, you posted that at the right time, I needed that!

    Wednesday check-in
    Exercise- arm cardio, core, stretching, pelvic tilts
    Calories- under

    Another tough day with the weather and other things, I miss summer already!
  • trooworld
    trooworld Posts: 6,855 Member
    @AustinRuadhain What a great day, WTG!

    @Cornanda Thanks for your support! Insomnia night meetup...lol! I'd join you!

    @TwistedSassette Thank you and yes, it is! Congrats on a great assessment! I know you are relieved to have that done. Thanks for posting the sleep ideas, I have a very hard time with sleep (ever since menopause, see what you have to look forward to??? LOL).

    @TeresaW1020 That's good he stayed out of the decorations and stayed content. Nobody wants to deal with an unhappy 3 year old! ;) Thanks for the ideas. I think I will try journaling about it and see what comes up. I think my plan is good to go, I just need to FOLLOW IT. That's good you had fun at lunch. ((( Skinny vibes ))) for tomorrow! I love the graphic you posted, it spoke to me majorly! Thanks for posting.

    @GretchenReine take comfort in knowing that you aren't alone. So many people have gained during quarantine. I hope you find what you need to turn it around. ((( HUGS ))) to you.

    Hi all. I didn't eat pot pie for breakfast yesterday. In fact, I kept busy and didn't eat anything for breakfast! I think I am sick of what I was eating so I bought some cottage cheese and have blueberries to have with it. I don't have high hopes for Saturday's weigh-in but we'll see. I think next week, I am going to start weighing daily and see if that helps.

    Wednesday:
    Calories: over/under: over
    Water: over/under: under
    Exercise: walk
    - track 90% of food intake - 50% accomplished
    - drink 2 (26 oz) bottles of water a day - 25% accomplished
    - meditate for at least 5 minutes a day - not accomplished
    _____________________________________________
    Goals or Improvements for tomorrow:
    - track 90% of food intake
    - drink 2 (26 oz) bottles of water a day
    - meditate for at least 5 minutes a day
  • leonadixon
    leonadixon Posts: 479 Member
    Username: leonadixon
    Weigh in day: Tuesday
    PW (9/28/2020): 214
    Check in weight (11/3): 215.8
    Check in weight (11/10): 214.6
    Check in weight (11/17): 216.4

    Sorry guys. I have been walking almost every day, so I am wondering if it's water weight. I am not discouraged, only disappointed. Have a great week!
  • gwamajtw91
    gwamajtw91 Posts: 137 Member
    I was just reading all the comments about cookies yesterday and congratulating myself about not buying any cookies whatsoever for the household this week....then I get a Happy Thanksgiving delivery at work from my boss...of 36 assorted Cheryl's Cookies...all delicious...all at least 170 calories a pop.....going in the freezer tonight....this is going to test my willpower to the limit :D:D:D
  • buniphuphu
    buniphuphu Posts: 288 Member
    Everyone is talking about sleep, and I have a couple of things that I do to help me sleep better. The first is that I listen to audiobooks. Listening to audiobooks when I'm drifting off helps me turn off the voice in my head that keeps me awake. Audible has a sleep timer, and I just set that and the book turns off automatically after a certain time. I've also started eating dried tart cherries. Tart cherries have a lot of health benefits, one of which is they are a natural source of melatonin.

    @Katmary71 Thanks for the Dory reference, both here and on my feed! I love the encouragement to just keep swimming!

  • TeresaW1020
    TeresaW1020 Posts: 3,231 Member
    Hi Team! Quick check-in tonight because I need to go help hubby with a project we have going on in our yard next week. I’m glad that my last graphic spoke to some of you. We all need to remember that we need to be kind to ourselves. Especially in these crazy times, we are living in. ;) Today was a very good day. I went to my staff meeting and we finished up by 9:30 so I went shopping for more needed Christmas decorations for the church. I met my sweet friend for lunch and we sat outside in the sun and talked for almost two hours. I had a delicious bunless Monte Cristo and some fries. Afterward, I did some more shopping before heading home. Dinner tonight was strict Keto so I’m hoping for a loss tomorrow, but as we all know the scale will do what the scale will do. :)

    NEW YEAR CHALLENGE: 43 Days until January 1st
    1. Fast Clean: I fasted 18 hours today.
    2. Workout: Lots of shopping!
    3. Eat on plan: I ate on plan today.
  • SammyDee2015
    SammyDee2015 Posts: 285 Member
    Daily check in- Thursday 🤗
    I slept through the nite, so I ate .. nothing!
    Think maybe because I took my nite meds two hours before bed, which gave the bladder time to empty enough before hitting the hay. Gonna try it again tonite 🤞🤞

    Have a nice evening all- find something fun to think about if ya can 🤗
  • GabiV125
    GabiV125 Posts: 3,128 Member
    @buniphuphu - where did you find the dried tart cherries?
    My grandma had this enormous sour cherry tree in the yard and I climbed it a thousand times. Countless cherry pies, jelly jars and compote...
    We also have this joke that the tree accounts for 10% of my husband’s decision to propose.
  • Cornanda
    Cornanda Posts: 1,211 Member
    Hi all- here is a recipe I make a lot, but especially at Thanksgiving. I substitute splenda for the sugar. I have one slice of apple pie, and then while the fam is finishing pies all weekend, I microwave a bit of this and top with some frozen cool whip. It helps me feel I'm participating in the pie clean up. It's a great fall side dish or dessert.

    https://www.food.com/recipe/microwave-scalloped-apples-76504

  • davors19
    davors19 Posts: 320 Member
    Username:davors19
    Weigh in day: Friday

    PW: 260
    CW: 260
    LTD: 40
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