January a month of surprises and parties
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Shelley, yesterday was lower TRX one-legged squat. It's not really one-leg...I have one foot on the ground and the other foot I just use my heal. My right leg/hip isn't ready for my one foot to be off the ground yet. One more kettle bell/battle rope pull, and a new set of pull downs. Lower plant.
Pat has vertigo this morning, so I don't know if we'll be walking together this afternoon. I may have to leave him home. We do have Ronan this morning...we'll see how that goes. He thinks the cause is too much salt.
I'll be back.
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Well ladies I am not going to mess with my new scale. My weight is all over the place. Darn thing must not be working. So I am going to look into a new one, again!
Kathy love the downward trend. Even a little is better than an upward swing. Unless it is a Kettle bell swing.
Kathy vertigo is a real pain. Tell him to take it easy. And you just keep staying active!
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Shelley,
If you're interested, I invested in a mechanical beam scale (like they have in doctor's offices). Costs a little more and takes up a bit more space; but extremely accurate and lasts forever. Good luck with your next choice!
Paula
https://www.amazon.com/Health-meter-Professional-400KL-Mechanical/dp/B000F63QI2/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=doctor+office+scales&qid=1609891953&sr=8-30 -
That link above was just an example, not a specific recommendation. I googled "mechanical beam scale" in amazon and sorted according to customer reviews to get the best liked versions: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Mechanical+beam+medical+scale&s=review-rank&qid=1609892307&ref=sr_st_review-rank
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I'm gutted by yesterday's events....still processing...
Plan on working out hard with that energy;)
Karen1 -
I'm gutted by yesterday's events....still processing...
Plan on working out hard with that energy;)
Karen
That is one good way of dealing with it. I hate our country going down this road.
Paula funny I was thinking of getting one of those types. Just not sure when I can spend the cash. Trying to save for some needed repairs right now. And work is nuts.
Kathy I did not watch the news. I just am sick of it all. But enough folks have told me their versions of it. Guess I should watch it tonight. Keep losing that weight.
Shelley0 -
Progress post....super busy week...
Highest weight ever: 306 (2013)
Ultimate goal weight: 155
11/30 - 168.4
12/1 - 167.2
12/29 - 166.2
1/8 - 164.2
Jan goal - 164
Karen0 -
So weekends......I typically eat a bit more on the weekends...sometimes more mindfully than others. Want this weekend to be a positive one. Anyone else struggle with weekends?
Karen0 -
Karen I do also. When I can stay busy it is not such a struggle. So retirement scares me. I am in no real hurry most of the time to retire. I actually have pushed the date out further even!
Shelley0 -
I didn't used to have a problem with weekends. My responsibilities would keep me busy at work. But after Covid started (and my subsequent retirement) and being quarantined at home, it was too easy to snack.
It was scary to gain 40# from March to September. In October I finally succeeded in buckling down and lost half that extra weight (an ongoing process). But it was hard to develop new habits. I need to be more vigilant now about measuring, logging, cutting carbs and staying accountable.
good luck to us all!
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I was doing really well on IF until yesterday...I'm in charge of feeding Ronan...he loves peanut butter toast and watching Blippi. I cut off the crust for him...supposed to throw it away...nopey, nope...then made my own toast with the two end pieces of the sour dough loaf.
I'll do better tomorrow and Sunday. 
I'm going to eat salad now.
Chris1 -
So weekends......I typically eat a bit more on the weekends...sometimes more mindfully than others. Want this weekend to be a positive one. Anyone else struggle with weekends?
Karen
Karen,
Yes weekends are usually harder. But right now I’m just struggling period. Thinking about a 7 day detox which always helps to get cravings under control. I’ve done a juice fast before. I make my own juices 80% vegetables 20% fruit. Drink them all day usually 3-4 glasses then a healthy dinner heavy with veggies. Sort of my version of intermittent fasting.
I think I just talked myself into it starting Monday’s I need to go to grocery store. 🤔
Kathy
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Thinking about a 7 day detox which always helps to get cravings under control. I’ve done a juice fast before. I make my own juices 80% vegetables 20% fruit. Drink them all day usually 3-4 glasses then a healthy dinner heavy with veggies. Sort of my version of intermittent fasting.
I think I just talked myself into it starting Monday’s I need to go to grocery store. 🤔
Kathy
Kathy,
That sounds really really good! Do you ever grill the veggies? They're extremely yummy with a little char on them!
Hmmm, that really does sound good... 🤔
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Going to do salad tonight. Did absolutely nothing after our walk this morning!! A good day.
Chris1 -
Thinking about a 7 day detox which always helps to get cravings under control. I’ve done a juice fast before. I make my own juices 80% vegetables 20% fruit. Drink them all day usually 3-4 glasses then a healthy dinner heavy with veggies. Sort of my version of intermittent fasting.
I think I just talked myself into it starting Monday’s I need to go to grocery store. 🤔
Kathy
Kathy,
That sounds really really good! Do you ever grill the veggies? They're extremely yummy with a little char on them!
Hmmm, that really does sound good... 🤔
- paula
Hi Paula, yes I love grilled and roasted veggies especially Brussels sprouts, butternut squash and zucchini.
Kathy1 -
Highest weight: 317 (2013)
January 31st goal weight: 160
March post-covid ending goal weight: 145
Ultimate goal weight: 135
December 30: 166.2
January 3: 166.0
January 10: 165.5
January 17:
January 24:
January 31:
Paula
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Kathy and Paula vegetables grilled are great! Yummy.
I had a banana today. I have not had one in a long time.
Shelley0 -
I started my 7 day juice detox and healthier eating on Sunday instead of Monday. I had 3 juices today...breakfast, lunch and snack with plenty of water. Dinner was steamed cabbage, grilled squash, roasted sweet potatoes, 1/2 ear of corn and a salad. It was delicious and so filling. I also increased my daily water intake. I went to bed without snacking. That’s a very good sign. Day 2 tomorrow. I’m hoping these 7 days will help control cravings and night snacking and give me a small weight loss as well as help with bloating. Even after the 7 days I plan to eat more plant based. I love veggies and they can act as a natural detox.
Feeling optimistic! 😊
Karhy
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Kathy - Interested in hearing how your juice detox goes. Hope because well for you! I've never done one.
Ate a little bit more this weekend but not off the rails. I do enjoy eating lunch one day on the weekend. Normally I just do 1 meal a day with the fasting.
Back to OMAD...
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I'm with you guys. I'm walking 5 days a week at least 4 miles. If I don't get 4 mile w/DH then I'll go off by myself for the rest of my miles. I'm working w/my trainer 3 time a week 60 mins each workout session. I am doing IF ...wish I'd written down when I started doing it but...I didn't.
Highest weight ever: 192.2 (08/18/05)
December ending weight: 145.8
January goal weight: 143.0
Ultimate goal weight: 132.2
01/01 - 144.6 at 8:00 a.m. ...nothing today...it's our day off.
01/04 - 145.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
01/11 - 145.4 at 6:00 a.m. ...zero exercise.
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Chris0 -
Chris - your amount of walking is inspiring!!!
Planning on looking for an online exercise video today....I liked the I did yesterday especially to work on core strength...and I need a lot of work in that department! There are a few things that don't work with my lower back (like burpees)....but I modify.
Hope today is a good Tuesday!
Karen0 -
]Highest weight ever: 248
December ending weight: 188.8
January goal weight: 184.8
Ultimate goal weight: 148
01/01 - 188.8
01/05 - 187.9
01/12 - 188.2😞
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I hope to have a nice downward bounce next week. 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾
Kathy
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Chris - your amount of walking is inspiring!!!
Planning on looking for an online exercise video today....I liked the I did yesterday especially to work on core strength...and I need a lot of work in that department! There are a few things that don't work with my lower back (like burpees)....but I modify.
Hope today is a good Tuesday!
Karen
Karen post the videos you do for us to try. Great going everyone. I am doing a bit better also. Not as well as some of you are. Nice job!
Shelley0 -
Here's a funny thing; I want food at night even though I don't need it. And all the little daemon's are saying "it's okay," and "one won't matter," and so forth. But I'm too lazy to get up and fix something.
So sloth is helping me fight gluttony?
My "fat jeans" have required a belt to stay up the last few weeks. Today I tried my normal size and could squeeze into them (first time since last summer). Honestly, it feels like my soul breathed a sigh of relief.
paula2 -
Congrats! Paula! That's great!
Celebrated with Sara, Pete and Ronan this evening. Sara has been chosen as the Elementary Co-Administrator of the Year by her District and her nomination has moved to Region 6 level. She is the Vice Principal at two elementary schools. This is pretty amazing and cool! We are so proud of her!! The celebration was Mexican food and ice cream. So my weight tomorrow will be ^^^^^.
Chris1 -
Paula you lovely sloth! Glad to hear your soul is happy. I am watching the Witcher. He is so fun to watch. I did manage to get in some time with my BowFlex tonight. Maybe my fat jeans will need a belt soon.
Shelley0 -
Shelley - LOVED Witcher!
Paula - Congrats on getting into those jeans lol! I can identity. I should try on my 8s....there were tight and indecent a month ago....wonder what they are now lol!
You are doing a phenomenal job!
Karen1 -
Shelley/Karen - I added Witcher to my NetFlix "favorites" but hadn't checked it out yet. Now I'm gonna have to. Is that our new Grimm?
Chris - So Thrilled for your DDD! From what you've said, they're lucky to have her and because she's your daughter, it's not surprising. Happy happy happy for you!
Paula0
