WeightNoMore - January 2021 Team Chat
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aknroberts wrote: »aknroberts
Week 2
Fri
PW: 229.8
CW: 229
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Freeglerock wrote: »Oh, and a little request.... I am currently making a meal plan for the week, and find that we have the same things in rotation and getting a little bored. Do you have any go-to healthy meals/recipes that you love and would be happy to share? We are not overly fussy, but all detest celery (though usually can leave out or substitute quite easily in recipes!)
You may not go for this but I love a nice cauliflower curry for lunch and eat it several times a week. I change the recipe a bit by adding extra cauliflower and carrots and thinning it out with a little vegetable bouillon to account for the extra vegetables. I divide it into containers. It's an aromatic and filling lunch, high and high in fibre. NOTE: I don't make it in a slow cooker and there are plenty of other recipes around. https://www.wellplated.com/cauliflower-curry/1 -
justmeagain275x wrote: »Sw (1/1/21) - 214 lb
Pw - 212 lb
Cw - 211 lb
Little by little!
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debbiewsharpe wrote: »
I would definitely like the tips and tricks lesson! I did not know about the delete button, thanks! You and Melanie are a great help.minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »
Maybe I'll host a team meeting and show tips and tricks for MFP's website, since I know for a fact you're not the only one having this issue.
As for the delete button, MFP allows you to delete posts up to an hour after posting. All you have to do is refresh the page (or leave the thread and come back to it), scroll to where your post is, and then hover your mouse over the top right corner. A black gear should appear, with options to edit and delete the post. [/spoiler]
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debbiewsharpe wrote: »
It all adds up, good jobaknroberts wrote: »aknroberts
Week 2
Fri
PW: 229.8
CW: 229
little by little, getting thereKos33
PW 167.2
CW 167justmeagain275x wrote: »Sw (1/1/21) - 214 lb
Pw - 212 lb
Cw - 211 lb
Little by little!
good job!
@debbiewsharpe You are one fast learner! So glad you got the hand of it
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Zumba_Luvah wrote: »Zumba_luvah
Week 2
Pw- 155.8
Cw- 154.8
Okay going in the right direction now. Just gotta keep doing that. One thing that will be very hard for me when I reach my goal weight is maintaining. I can lose the weight, I can gain it, but I've never been able to maintain it for very long at all.
@Zumba_Luvah You'll do great. It's really almost the same as losing and you get to eat more. I'd say it's more about hovering than staying bang on one number. @debbiewsharpe has a very good approach to maintaining. Keep your eye on her.0 -
melaniedscott wrote: »@Freeglerock My husband and I cooked meals for his parents three days a week for two years (will not discuss...always ends with me ranting...it is starting...No!!). We asked them to pick at least one meal a week (gave them a list of options) but they never did. After they complained about duplicates (solution: tell me WHAT YOU WANT) over two or three weeks, because we do a lot of the same stuff and most of my creative is too spicy for them, I created an 8 week rotation (with week sub-ins, so, really 12ish?) on note cards. I say 8 because there are about 8 "nice" meals that I only ever make on a weekend because of prep work or cook time and the rotation circled around those...but there are a couple dishes I won't make more than once every 6-12 months, like Lasagna, that would enter the rotation occasionally.
One recipe I found that worked really well was Beef and Broccoli (which MIL ordered at restaurants a lot). Recipe follows:
https://www.food.com/recipe/the-best-easy-beef-and-broccoli-stir-fry-99476
Here is why we liked it: it is very versitle. Use chicken (or tofu or pork or shrimp or fish) instead of beef. Look! 5 different dishes! Sub in green beans (or carrot or peppers or asparagus or mushroom....or a combination) and look! 5 more dishes! It is easy, fast(ish) and yummy every way we made it. Serve with rice or udon. Or whatever you like with stirfry. And, no celery...
The same site had a Chinese Vegetable Stir Fry which is pretty good too. The pic shows baby corn. The recipe has none. I add a can sometimes, as I like baby corn.
And if any of this sounds obsessive compulsive...it is. Totally.
This is the second time I typed this because my stupid phone decided to refresh...stupid kitten.
@melaniedscott and @Freeglerock I love this too! It's so hearty, almost everyone likes it, everyone else can have lots of rice or noodles, it fast and easy to make, and it's low cal. I usually make it once a week.0 -
melaniedscott wrote: »podperson1 wrote: »...I'm making a veggie sausage casserole type thing tonight that I will probably make a big batch of and freeze. It's basically veggie sausages, garlic, onion, peppers, cook them all in a pan, add tin of chopped toms, tin of mixed beans, bit of paprika and simmer for maybe 5 mins. Really quick and easy but tastes nom
I'm a very lazy cook so can't be bothered with anything too complicated
This sounds nice...when you say a tin of mixed beans...like green beans, wax beans an yellow beans (three bean salad style) or black beans, kidney beans...etc? I've never seen a mixture of bean-beans in the states...but it sounds intriguing. Of course, you said garlic, onion and peppers so I'm automatically in.
@melaniedscott I've seen a can of mixed beans in Canada called mixed bean salad but they're kidney, navy, pinto, and chickpeas. People used to make an oil and vinegar dressing and bring them to pot lucks and picnics. Now I'm curious too.0 -
dbrinkmeyer wrote: »dbrinkmeyer
Week 2
Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW: 188.4
CW: 188.4
Was sick this week.
Oh well.
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kirsten11872 wrote: »kirsten11872
Week:2
Weigh-in day: Saturday
Previous weight:165.9
Current weight:163.9
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Great weigh-in, Kirsten!!0 -
Weigh in for going ape
Last week - 145.6
This week - 143.8
Loss of 1.8
Total loss 75.6
Had a drop late in the week, glad to be on track. I’ve been looking at my calories and my activity. I’m not sure if I am light active or not very active. My job is me sitting most of the day. But I do exercise classes four times a week and do some walking and yoga throughout that week.
Cheers!
Great weigh-in, April!!0 -
melaniedscott wrote: »1theresamcvean wrote: »Hello and happy Wednesday team. I had a treadmill stress test on Friday - never done one of those before. I thought that was really hard - and I exercise every day. I was able to complete the test and one nurse towards the end said "I'm impressed - you're running uphill and you're smiling". I thought that was funny. Actually - people tell me that I am always smiling - so I guess it was just another day!! My brother had blockage in his carotid arteries - actually both at different times - so now that I am 65 my doctor is doing tests on me as a precaution.
I had a slight breakdown with my nut addiction over the weekend. There is a chain of stores in Michigan called "Cherry Republic". So they make all kinds of different products with Cherry's grown in Traverse City Michigan. I passed by a Cherry Republic store on Saturday and somehow talked myself into buying this Cherry Nut Mix that they describe this way:
"A signature Cherry Republic item. The Cherry Nut Mix tosses the sweet, succulent dried cherry in a tumble of premium jumbo almonds, jumbo cashews, and mammoth pecans. Protected in the best packaging we can find, the freshness of this mix is guaranteed. Consistently one of our best sellers during the holiday season, but the Cherry Nut Mix is good all year around!"
It also had a sign next to it that said "Caution - addictive!!!".
Well needless to say, the package was empty by the time I went to sleep Saturday night! I never got around to calculating the calories on that but I can only imagine!! Yesterday I almost talked myself into buying a family sized container of mixed nuts - but I somehow managed to walk away and acknowledge that it was NOT a good idea!! I am really happy with myself for making that wise decision! Its really too bad I can't learn how to eat nuts in moderation - its just not in my DNA!!
@lennoncpa Sheryl, For me, it's not nuts but it's cherries. Any kind, dark fresh ones off the tree, dried, the lovely ones inside chocolates. I can tell you that I brought a box of chocolate-covered cherries to my son's house at Christmas and had not a single one. I think the way that Cherry Republic described that nut and cherry mix would have got me too. At least you had a lot of protein! Congratulations on the stress test. I have always pictured you smiling. My question is are you smiling during tax season?
I just made a batch if cranberry-cherry chutney. Cranberries, dried cherries, port, sugar, water, allspice, orange zest and almond extract. Supposed to have walnuts but I don't like nuts in things, generally, or walnuts, specifically. Amazing in oatmeal, yogurt, on ice cream and all by itself. I think it is supposed to go on roast turkey.
I'm also a big fan of cherries...
I love chutney. One of the most versatile condiments ever. I've been putting cardamom in lately but that didn't go over well at Thanksgiving. I will have to add cherries now that you have told me this.0 -
1theresamcvean wrote: »melaniedscott wrote: »1theresamcvean wrote: »Hello and happy Wednesday team. I had a treadmill stress test on Friday - never done one of those before. I thought that was really hard - and I exercise every day. I was able to complete the test and one nurse towards the end said "I'm impressed - you're running uphill and you're smiling". I thought that was funny. Actually - people tell me that I am always smiling - so I guess it was just another day!! My brother had blockage in his carotid arteries - actually both at different times - so now that I am 65 my doctor is doing tests on me as a precaution.
I had a slight breakdown with my nut addiction over the weekend. There is a chain of stores in Michigan called "Cherry Republic". So they make all kinds of different products with Cherry's grown in Traverse City Michigan. I passed by a Cherry Republic store on Saturday and somehow talked myself into buying this Cherry Nut Mix that they describe this way:
"A signature Cherry Republic item. The Cherry Nut Mix tosses the sweet, succulent dried cherry in a tumble of premium jumbo almonds, jumbo cashews, and mammoth pecans. Protected in the best packaging we can find, the freshness of this mix is guaranteed. Consistently one of our best sellers during the holiday season, but the Cherry Nut Mix is good all year around!"
It also had a sign next to it that said "Caution - addictive!!!".
Well needless to say, the package was empty by the time I went to sleep Saturday night! I never got around to calculating the calories on that but I can only imagine!! Yesterday I almost talked myself into buying a family sized container of mixed nuts - but I somehow managed to walk away and acknowledge that it was NOT a good idea!! I am really happy with myself for making that wise decision! Its really too bad I can't learn how to eat nuts in moderation - its just not in my DNA!!
@lennoncpa Sheryl, For me, it's not nuts but it's cherries. Any kind, dark fresh ones off the tree, dried, the lovely ones inside chocolates. I can tell you that I brought a box of chocolate-covered cherries to my son's house at Christmas and had not a single one. I think the way that Cherry Republic described that nut and cherry mix would have got me too. At least you had a lot of protein! Congratulations on the stress test. I have always pictured you smiling. My question is are you smiling during tax season?
I just made a batch if cranberry-cherry chutney. Cranberries, dried cherries, port, sugar, water, allspice, orange zest and almond extract. Supposed to have walnuts but I don't like nuts in things, generally, or walnuts, specifically. Amazing in oatmeal, yogurt, on ice cream and all by itself. I think it is supposed to go on roast turkey.
I'm also a big fan of cherries...
I love chutney. One of the most versatile condiments ever. I've been putting cardamom in lately but that didn't go over well at Thanksgiving. I will have to add cherries now that you have told me this.
Occasionally, I'll get crazy and swap in frozen cherries for cranberries and dried cranberries for dried cherries...one day I'll do a double cranberry and/or double cherry.
And I love cardamom...1 -
Definitely craving cherries. That is one of my favourite fruits but we only get them in season around here.2
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I’ve been craving lasagna. So I tried a lasagna with zucchini noodles. It tasted very good, but it was watery. I think I’ll make again just not add the zucchini. I salted and strained and strained the zucchini first. But it’s still cooked up too much getting the egg and cheese to cook. But no complaints. My daughter even ate it. 😁1
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@1theresamcvean thank you! 😁0
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Week 2
Previous weight: 150.0
Current weight: 149.8
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xX_phoenixrising_Xx
Week 3 weigh in
Day: Sunday
PW 246.6 (111.9 kg)
CW 245.5 (111.4 kg)
LTD 93.9 (42.6 kg)
This past week my goal was to get out of bed at 5.45am every morning before work and get in a spin session. Mission accomplished.
I also kept going with my lifting session, in a 3 days on, 1 day off pattern. Wound up moving one session because I wasn't feeling up to it, but I am happy that I listened to my body.
I'm also focusing on getting enough sleep, and going to bed by 9.30pm. Not leaving a lot of time to post in here given 2x day training and work. But I've just read through over 100 posts and am cheering you all on!
It's been stupid hot and humid here, have been struggling to find cool enough clothes, particularly for exercise. I have this thing about my legs, and I don't like to show my calves. Very much a pear shape with big legs. But today I though eff it and bought myself some shorts. I have genuine body dismorphia - I was amazed that I got Nike shorts that fit me, although logically I know I'm not the size I used to be where nothing fit me. I'm not likely to wear them in public, but they were awesome during the lifting session I just finished.
I have tomorrow off work, so I plan to go for a nice long walk along the coastline, and probably do a bit of thrift shopping. Haven't done that in awhile and I like hunting for treasure.
Oh, food has also been on track and water is ++++ because it's so hot. I feel like a fish 🐟
I'll try to check in before the next 100 posts!4 -
The new challenge is up ....https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10821618/january-week-3-challenge-ladder-up#latest1
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Debbie Sharpe
MFP starting weight - 173
last week 129.8
Current weight 130
Sunday – 17,473
Monday –15,637
Tuesday – 20,341
Wednesday – 14,463
Thursday –21,621
Friday –20,346
Saturday –11,077
Well, not sure why I gained! I was below my goal every day, drank more water each day and certainly walked enough. I have also started doing strength training on a regular basis as well. I use light weights and usually do a you tube video or a silver sneakers video for about 30 minutes a day.
I guess I need to get back to my 2021 plan and put myself back into serious "DIET MODE."
My goal is to be back at 127 by the end of January. We are halfway through so I better get to work.
I will KEEP ON KEEPING ON..................................
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Pw 123
CW 123
Steps
Sun 14,5067
Mon 11,317
Tue 3,561
Wed 10,041
Th 5,648
Fr1 4,777
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debbiewsharpe wrote: »Debbie Sharpe
MFP starting weight - 173
last week 129.8
Current weight 130
Sunday – 17,473
Monday –15,637
Tuesday – 20,341
Wednesday – 14,463
Thursday –21,621
Friday –20,346
Saturday –11,077
Well, not sure why I gained! I was below my goal every day, drank more water each day and certainly walked enough. I have also started doing strength training on a regular basis as well. I use light weights and usually do a you tube video or a silver sneakers video for about 30 minutes a day.
I guess I need to get back to my 2021 plan and put myself back into serious "DIET MODE."
My goal is to be back at 127 by the end of January. We are halfway through so I better get to work.
I will KEEP ON KEEPING ON..................................
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1theresamcvean wrote: »melaniedscott wrote: »podperson1 wrote: »...I'm making a veggie sausage casserole type thing tonight that I will probably make a big batch of and freeze. It's basically veggie sausages, garlic, onion, peppers, cook them all in a pan, add tin of chopped toms, tin of mixed beans, bit of paprika and simmer for maybe 5 mins. Really quick and easy but tastes nom I'm a very lazy cook so can't be bothered with anything too complicated
This sounds nice...when you say a tin of mixed beans...like green beans, wax beans an yellow beans (three bean salad style) or black beans, kidney beans...etc? I've never seen a mixture of bean-beans in the states...but it sounds intriguing. Of course, you said garlic, onion and peppers so I'm automatically in.
@melaniedscott I've seen a can of mixed beans in Canada called mixed bean salad but they're kidney, navy, pinto, and chickpeas. People used to make an oil and vinegar dressing and bring them to pot lucks and picnics. Now I'm curious too.
Going to the grocery today. I'll look. I look at beans a lot, as I cook with them frequently (black bean burritos and polska and bean soup, which we will eat for several days, in the past week). I can't imagine I've missed them all this time.1 -
Rachelrjh
Sw:198 lbs
Pw:192
Cw: 190
I’m hoping to keep the momentum going...approximately 3 lb/wk weight loss until I reach my goal of 180 lbs.
I ordered a Fitbit to motivate me to get more steps in. Can’t wait for it to get here next week.
It would be cool if I reached my 180 lb weight goal by the first week of February. After that I’m changing my goal weight to 170 pounds, and I’m giving myself 5-6 weeks to go from 180 to 170. From there I’ll keep going down in ten pound increments. I like using this BMI chart to help me set goals:
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Hi all,
@melaniedscott - strange, I would have thought mixed beans were a fairly universal thing, just goes to show! I agree, I constantly end up wanting say black beans and kidney beans in something and then end up stuck with half a tin of each You also used to be able to get the smaller half-sized tins but they seem to have phased those out.
@minstrelofsarcasm - I love noodles but don't think have tried the shirataki ones, I'm sometimes a little wary of super low carb versions of things as they often just taste the same lol!
@kirsten11872 and @goingape - fab losses
@1theresamcvean - yeah, I shall try and be happy with 'not going up' - I feel like until I get back to where I was at my best point last year though that I'm just playing 'catch up' *sighs* ah well!
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx - wow, that's some hardcore workout motivation this week - go you! I feel you on the struggling to see your body in a positive way, I don't think I've worn shorts in like 20 years. Though I do live in Scotland and we had snow this week
@debbiewsharpe - I agree, that's hardly a gain. Also if you're doing more weights and strength training then possibly you're building a bit of muscle and 'leaning up' rather than straight up losing? Might be worth doing measurements as well to get a better idea x
Bit of a lazy Sunday today. On track for calories so far, but it's early yet lol! I was going to attempt a decent walk but it's absolutely freezing out so I might try and motivate myself to do an online workout instead. Hope everyone's having a good weekend x3 -
The Green Challenge Percentage of people who lost weight this week. No matter how small the loss the weights are recorded in green. Remember that even if your team doesn’t rank the highest in weight loss for the week you can still be the Green Percentage winner by having the most losses in your team! So keep it up!! 
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User ID: CassieGetsFit2013
Week Number: Week 3
Previous weight: 217
Current weight: 217.2
TOM was here...😒 Struggling with several things, but still trying...🥺2
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