Mission Slimpossible - April 2021 Team Chat
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raleighgirl09
Monday check in
Welp, Monday morning was a bust! Hubby got up at 4am for an early flight and I was all kindsa off and didn't get to log on BUT this evening I made sure to! That's a win, as you might already have guessed! I had a good day with 2 walks and my calf was fine - no pain or limping, I got my 10,000 steps...so happy about it! Drank plenty of water and had reasonable meals of good, quality foods. No overeating or foods that were off plan, I even decided to avoid a snack around 5 and had no trouble keeping it reasonable when I ate around 8:30. I'm a late eater, I'm ok with it.
With hubs gone, I made a favorite dish I have not had in years, Mapo Dofu, a tofu dish. True comfort food, basically a kinda spicy meat gravy with tofu in it, served over rice - mine was brown rice and quinoa. Below is the recipe link and below that, the pic. And yeah - it's not a pretty dish but way, so delicious! I don't know if this is a super authentic recipe but it sure was good and it's a dish much like meatloaf, anyway - each cook has their own spin on it.
https://www.recipetineats.com/mapo-tofu-mince-tofu-spicy-sauce/
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Hi all.
Monday check in, it has been a good day!
Although I did sleep in this morning I wasn't to worried about as I am still on the mend.
I did walk my dog almost 5 miles got my workout in even tho i really didn't feel like it and did my yoga!
I was under my calorie goal not including my workout calories and it was mostly healthy!
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@Katmary71 how big is your vegetable garden? I think you are a very strong woman to keep yourself from sinking into depression. We could all learn a lot from how you handle the really hard stuff.
@TwistedSassette I agree that teaching kids to love real whole foods is so important. When I look back at the junk I ate for most of my life, it’s sad. But it’s never to do better and you are teaching your son when he is young and that will help him his whole life. I’m glad that your foot is feeling better. I once took a Zumba class when I was very out of shape. It was fun but so hard. I would like to try it again and see what I could do.
@Jactop I think that is a great idea to treat sugar like an allergy. Going in prepared for what it will do to us might be a great way to either abstain or at least practice more moderation. Have you tried Googling Keto cinnamon rolls? There are so many recipes that look really good. Is that something you would consider eating as an alternative? I make Churro chaffles with butter, monk fruit sweetener and lots of cinnamon. It’s not the gooey center of a real cinnamon roll but it’s pretty dang tasty!
@caitlingfry Girl, you have no reason to apologize for what is going on with you!! I am sorry that you are struggling with TMI issues. Maybe try some Smooth Move tea or Metamucil. That is very unnerving to have your train of thought so disrupted not once but twice. That is good that you have an appointment but if it happens again you need to go to Urgent Care ASAP. Take care of yourself!
@raleighgirl09 I totally get it too! I am doing this sugar-free challenge and listening to people who have had to give up all forms of sugar forever and I’m either in denial that I would have to be that extreme or I’m really hopeful that I won’t have to be that extreme. Like you, I can’t bake my own pan of brownies but maybe if I was at a party or something, I could eat one brownie and not go off the rails. Believe me, I want moderation really badly!!
@eahrenee The journey of weight loss is full of ups and downs and all you can do is keep striving forward. That gain will come off. And good for you for forcing yourself to do a workout. When I do that I almost always feel so much better.
@Jypsy1 You had a great Monday! I hope the rest of your week will be just as good.
Good morning! I had such a good night's sleep last night and for that, I’m grateful because the night before was awful. I think turning on our ceiling fan really helps. This morning I need to go do my workout and then go grocery shopping. The second-day Zoom meeting for the sugar challenge is at 11 am. I’m hoping to get some good info and will come back and share what I learn.
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@Jactop Thanks for the suggestion...I don't recall what it was called but might give me somewhere to start!
@caitlingfry Wow, those episodes sound scary. I'm glad you were able to find your way back to reality quickly, and I hope that's the last of them. And there's no need to apologise, we've all had our share of up and down weeks! P.S. how good is Inside Out?!
@eahrenee Good on you for getting your workout in even when you didn't feel like it! Sometimes it's just convincing ourselves to get started. Please don't give yourself a hard time about the binge. Look inward and try to figure out what triggered it, and use it as a learning experience. You got this!
@raleighgirl09 Sounds like you had a good day even with the early wake up! Sometimes I like it when my hubby is away so I can eat the foods that I like, too.
@Jypsy1 Sounds like a great day!
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Yesterday was good. I went to the supermarket on the way home to get what I needed to make hubby's birthday cake and dinner (it's his birthday today). I got home to find the toddler in super high spirits, being chased with the vacuum cleaner by his daddy, so I quickly got changed and we went out for a walk. It was lovely! And bless his little legs, we walked for 20 minutes which was a little over a kilometre. He still seemed to have energy, and that was after running around the house beforehand. Next time we can try for a longer walk!
I baked the cakes last night so they can be cooled ready for decorating tonight, and then cooked a quick prawn & pork stirfry, packed with veggies. It was yummy! Tonight, per hubby's request, we will be having Thai beef salad. Not exactly warming winter food but it's his birthday so he gets to pick!
I finished the day with a Body Pump express video, and some meditation on positive mindset. Ended up well under on calories so it was a good day overall and my scale is showing it too.
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@TwistedSassette I'm glad your foot is doing better! I have links just to dance videos, sorry! Zumba is fun though, I took a class early in COVID with an instructor from Canada but lost the link. Happy birthday to your husband!
@Jactop How funny, you have me wanting cinnamon rolls now! I'm always amazed you work around chocolate and still lose weight!
@caitlingfry Don't even worry about your weight as far as this group, what matters is your health first. That's what I love about this group, it's more of a friendly competition, I would've left if it was lose at all costs. I feel I've made true friendships here that go beyond weight loss, we're a team of friends from all different walks of life trying to improve our health (mentally and physically). THAT is what matters, we're here for each other through the good and bad. Now, does your insurance offer telehealth or any other avenue you can use? Don't hesitate to use urgent care or the ER if it comes to it, unfortunately they're used to people falling through insurance cracks. I always feel horrible going for help but they always reassure me that there's no other option for me right now. Do what you have to do to take care of yourself and prayers you're better soon!
@eahrenee I'm so glad working out improved your mood! I know even dancing to just one song tends to lift my spirits, I rarely regret working out. I hope today starts out great for you.
@raleighgirl09 Your meal looks delicious! My brother does that when my SIL and my nephews are gone, he gets steak and eats it every night for dinner. It's a good way to make being alone fun!
@Jypsy1 Love hearing you had an amazing day, I hope today is even better!
@TeresaW1020 I wish I could post pictures, I'd post a picture of it! Thank you, I appreciate it! Good luck with the sugar summit, I'm interested to hear what you learn! Sleep is the cornerstone of everything for me, if I don't sleep I feel worse plus it's all harder to cope with. The ceiling fan does help!
@trooworld Did you avoid the machines?
Wed check-in
Doing the same, I've been taking it a little easy to let the steroids kick in. I have my endometrial biopsy in an hour, I'm not looking forward to this because I've had them and they aren't fun. I've been through worse but that doesn't mean I want to hurt more than I already do! I just know if I don't do it there will be something wrong and then I'll be mad at myself for being a wimp so I'll get it over with. I rent from my dad and he was going to schedule the oak tree trimming today but I wouldn't be allowed in my bedroom in case a branch crashed through the roof so I would've had a bunch of guys in the trees over the house, my dad being a basket case because he thinks they're going to fall and die and sue him, and I'd be crampy and I would have to be social and not lay down in my bed. I begged him to change the day! They were supposed to do it last week and flaked and I always hand out drinks so my fridge is packed. I've skipped gardening at the food bank this last week but still have basil and tomatoes here to donate to them so I'm not completely out-of-the-loop.
Have a great Wed, don't know if I'll work out or not, I need to try some recipes in my new cookbook so I may work on that when I get home plus I'm supposed to get Scoby from someone to make Kombucha, I picked up a big container for it and tea and I'm ready to go once I get the disgusting Scoby!2 -
PW 3/23:216.3
Check in weight (3/30/2021): 219.4
Check in weight (4/6/2021): 219.8
Check in weight (4/13/2021):220.9
Check in weight (4/20):222.2
Check in weight (4/27):223.1
Good morning all! So I had my husband move my bike back into the living room. We moved it out when we got new couches, but out of sight, out of mind! I decided I don't care how it looks right now (not bad really), I need it where I will see it and use it in front of that TV. So, I got 15 minutes in this morning. I will build up a little bit every day!
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@TwistedSassette I'm glad your foot is doing better! I have links just to dance videos, sorry! Zumba is fun though, I took a class early in COVID with an instructor from Canada but lost the link. Happy birthday to your husband!
@caitlingfry Don't even worry about your weight as far as this group, what matters is your health first. That's what I love about this group, it's more of a friendly competition, I would've left if it was lose at all costs. I feel I've made true friendships here that go beyond weight loss, we're a team of friends from all different walks of life trying to improve our health (mentally and physically). THAT is what matters, we're here for each other through the good and bad. Now, does your insurance offer telehealth or any other avenue you can use? Don't hesitate to use urgent care or the ER if it comes to it, unfortunately they're used to people falling through insurance cracks. I always feel horrible going for help but they always reassure me that there's no other option for me right now. Do what you have to do to take care of yourself and prayers you're better soon!
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@katmary71- Perfectly said! I feel exactly the same way about this group. (and I sure hope your biopsy was not too painful and you have good results)
Hi all- I've been popping in, but things are a bit topsy turvey right now...... with the kids home, there are things like printer emergencies, arguing over who left a chex mix bag on the toilet, etc. Keeps life interesting and amusing. On Tuesday, my mother in law will arrive and on Wed, my sis in law and her husband. They will be here for a week. I've been cleaning and preparing for that. I'm very excited about this because we get along well (in spite of being inlaws!) and we have not seen them in almost two years thanks to Covid. Been trying to get caught up at work so I can ignore work while they are here. Monday is my birthday= a treat is in order. It would be so easy right now to throw everything out the window and get back on track after they leave. Normally that would be exactly what I would do. Yesterday, I did what @GabiV125 does- walked until I felt the stress release. During that, I thought- "why is my health the first thing I want to throw out the window when I'm busy?" So, I decided I'm not doing it. Yes, there will be some slip ups, it won't be perfect. I'm going to put up as many on plan days as I can, and while they are here, I will eat mindfully and listen to my hunger. I will resist "what the H--l mentality" I will not skip exercising. I will not allow myself to snack off plan because I "feel stressy". We will see what happens..... all I can do is the best I can. I'm going to make sure it's a good effort.
Lisa
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Username: GabiV125
Check in day: Wednesday
PW: 129.2lb
CW: 129.0 lb
Double yay-me for this.Yesterday, I did what @GabiV125 does- walked until I felt the stress release. During that, I thought- "why is my health the first thing I want to throw out the window when I'm busy?" So, I decided I'm not doing it. Yes, there will be some slip ups, it won't be perfect.
So funny you said that because that’s exactly what I did yesterday instead of having a “talk” with the teenager. Half way through my walk I thought “I hope the lilac I’m smelling, is purple” and then I realized that I just had my break-through. And this morning she was the sweetest thing- won’t say sorry for anything, but acts it so ...
As for the second part- Today I made an appointment to an acupuncture session ( didn’t do anything for myself in 2y) and I’m acting like he’s the bottle genie and I’m bringing a mile long list of issues.
Maybe we synced the stress, the solutions/epiphanies and the results to the minute 😁2 -
Hi Team! This is a quick pop-in before I have to head over to church. I had a good day and did a double workout this morning and then a bunch of this and that around the house. Today was day three of the 5-day crush your craving challenge and the Zoom called kind of depressed me because the speakers spoke like I would have to give up sugar for the rest of my life and I just don’t want to do that. I really prefer to be able to learn to live in moderation. I learned how with alcohol and I do think I can learn to do the same with sugar and other refined carbs. I’ve been doing really well not counting the occasional slips. We shall see!! 2
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@trooworld Thank you for the birthday wishes. Sorry about your shoulder injury, that would suck! I like Body Pump but I forgot how much I do NOT like DOMS...
I hope you managed to stay out of the vending machines!
@Katmary71 Thank you for the birthday wishes, he had a good day. I hope the biopsy went well and you're not in too much pain afterwards. I have had those too, it's not fun
@leonadixon Great idea, putting the bike front and centre! It's so easy to "forget" it when it's tucked away somewhere lol. 15 mins is a great start!
@Cornanda I love the plan you came up with. It's simple and no-nonsense, and I love that you questioned yourself on the "why". Happy birthday for Monday!
@GabiV125 Some awesome NSVs to go along with your SV!
@askewcr Welcome!!
@TeresaW1020 Sorry that the Zoom call wasn't good. I guess there are a bunch of different approaches to beating sugar addiction, and I think it's great that you know what end outcome you want. Now it's just figuring out how to get there. Sometimes knowing what won't work for you is half the battle, and you have that sorted already!
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I had a good day yesterday! Hubby's birthday was nice. He requested Thai beef salad for dinner which is light and low-calorie so that allowed me to have a piece of cake. Now, I must ask you to not open the spoiler below if you are triggered by chocolate cake because damn, this cherry ripe layer cake I made was delicious!Between four of us (including the toddler), we ate about a quarter of it. I think it's gonna take us weeks to get through the rest!
I was over my MFP calorie goal for the day but only by 120 calories, so I still had a good deficit for the day. I did some indoor walking to get my step count up, so that helped too.
I'm feeling really sore from the Body Pump a couple of days ago - this is why I don't do a lot of strength training! It doesn't feel that hard at the time but damn it hurts a few days later! I'd like to take the toddler for another walk today and do some yoga tonight. Just keeping it gentle for now.
@TeresaW1020 I must thank you for this week's challenge, I think it was just what I needed to get myself back on track. This morning the scale showed me a number I haven't seen in a long time, and my quirky goal ladder tells me I've now lost the equivalent of 40 human hearts! I hope to see it drop just a little lower again for my official weigh in tomorrow, but if not then I at least know that I'm moving in the right direction.
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Good morning all! I did 15 minutes again today on the bike. Having my spinach in a smoothie today. Baby steps! Have a good day all.... 1
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@TwistedSassette That is one beautiful chocolate cake!! I’m glad that your hubby enjoyed his birthday. Maybe you can freeze part of the cake, so you aren’t eating it all at once? I’m glad that you are liking the challenge and yayyy for seeing the lower number on the scale! 40 human hearts is fantastic!!!
@trooworld Yayyy for staying out of the vending machines! Oh, what do you think you did to your back?
@leonadixon You are doing great!
Hi Team! Today was a pretty good day. I went to work and then came home and watched the taped Zoom 5-day crush my cravings challenge. Today, was all about foods and what to eat and not eat. These people are low carb, so it was all very basic information that I already know, but still a good refresher. I like mostly how they really stress eating whole, real nutrient-dense foods and eliminating the foods that don’t work for your particular body. I have been also researching the high protein, low-carb low-fat diet. It’s meant to be very temporary and if I do it will only be two or three days a week. But from what I’ve read it can really speed up weight loss and I need something to get moving again.
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***WEEKLY WEIGH-IN***
TwistedSassette
Weigh in day: Friday
SW: 138.5kg
PW: 128.5kg
CW: 127.2kg
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@trooworld I hope your back is feeling better. Maybe some nice gentle yoga would help relieve the stiffness?
@leonadixon Wahoo! Good for you!
@TeresaW1020 Thank you. Freezing the cake might be a good idea! I meant to bring some in to share with coworkers today but I forgot. Will definitely send some home with my Mum to give to my Dad and brother. They'll love it.
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Another day ticked off in the "Do this not that" challenge! I did not have enough steps so I stayed up a little past my bedtime to do some walking in front of the TV to get myself *just* over my target. Not ideal, but worth it. Especially since I had not done any exercise by then, and we had pizza for dinner. BUT I remembered to employ some tricks I learned here and didn't overeat the pizza! I tried eating the parts that I like most first, and that was good (though didn't stop me eating the whole slice). I also served less on my plate and when it was empty, I didn't go back for more. Usually after pizza the scale jumps up from sodium-related water retention but not this time! It actually went down further today!
Which brings me to my next good news: a number on the scale that I haven't seen for a few years and that makes me very happy! Today I officially hit 25 lbs lost (not that I measure in lbs but I still count it as a milestone)!! Feeling good about this week and knowing that I am doing what my body needs.
Today I have a few challenges ahead of me, but I already have a plan. I will be eating out for the whole day - a coworker has brought us all bacon & egg rolls for breakfast (I don't usually eat breakfast so this is a challenge in itself); Fridays at work mean takeaway for lunch; and I have a farewell dinner tonight at a Chinese restaurant, for a friend who is sadly moving back to Ireland for a while. So I have already decided what I am eating today, and logged it as well as decided what drinks I'll have which keeps my calories low. I think I can stick to this plan, because I'm not planning to deprive myself while everyone else indulges. I'll be indulging, just more carefully. I don't plan to eat the whole plate served for dinner - I might even ask for a takeaway container to put some in at the beginning. It also helps that I have my diary set up to allow fewer calories during the week so I can indulge a little more on the weekends - it makes me feel like I can be more flexible which is always a good thing!
This weekend will be quite busy as well. I am volunteering as timekeeper for my local Parkrun tomorrow morning, and in the afternoon we have a birthday party for one of the toddler's friends. Sunday will be rest & recovery and housework galore, I am sure! I'll try to check in over the weekend but if I don't make it back here, I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!
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Hi all
davidji82
Weigh In Day:Friday
PW: 240.9
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TeresaW1020 wrote: »Hi Team! This is a quick pop-in before I have to head over to church. I had a good day and did a double workout this morning and then a bunch of this and that around the house. Today was day three of the 5-day crush your craving challenge and the Zoom called kind of depressed me because the speakers spoke like I would have to give up sugar for the rest of my life and I just don’t want to do that. I really prefer to be able to learn to live in moderation. I learned how with alcohol and I do think I can learn to do the same with sugar and other refined carbs. I’ve been doing really well not counting the occasional slips. We shall see!!
@TeresaW1020 You're already living with sugar in moderation. You say you have the occasional slip so what are you doing the rest of the time? My guess would be NOT consuming sugar. Your "moderation" might look different than someone else's so do what fits your life. You're good at tweaking things when they aren't working for you and losing 80 lbs was no walk in the park so I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to literally have your cake and eat it too. 🍰
@Cornanda interesting epiphany. I'm sure many of us are guilty of letting healthy habits be the first thing to go when we get busy. Sounds like you're able to find joy in the chaos. Have a great weekend with the in-laws
@TwistedSassette that 25 lb loss was well earned. You've done some impressive planning. Nice loss this week.
@trooworld nice loss and great job staying away from the vending machines. That wouldn't be easy.
@leondixon you're so inspiring. Great job working around your veggie aversion and getting in some exercise
@Katmary71 I'm in awe of all the gardening you do while dealing with all of your health issues. I plant a few things, pull a few weeds and I'm sucked out. Gardening is not for wimps!
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Well after over 2 months of no sugar I caved and ate chocolate. LOTS of chocolate. 😔 It went pretty much how I thought it would (almost). Someone offered me a chocolate covered licorice that she made especially for me. I ate it which led to having a taste of almost everything I haven't had in the last 2 months.
What I wasn't expecting is that by the time I got home I was over it. That's never happened to me before. Normally once I start back on sugar it's weeks or months before I can reign in it again. I brought home a bag of chocolate for the guys (something I'd been avoiding doing) and it wasn't overly appealing to me. I had a light low carb dinner, did 45 min of cardio and had a great sleep. I was up 2 lbs the next morning but half of that is already gone so no permanent damage.
I don't know if it was from the stretch of no sugar or the IF that helped but my sugar cravings have definitely diminished. Moving forward I will still be avoiding sugar and refined carbs but won't be as worried if I have the occasional indulgence as long as it doesn't become a habit again.
I didn't think about sleep until @raleighgirl09 posted about it. Lack of sleep has always been a huge sugar trigger for me and the night before my sugar binge I only slept 5 hrs. It might have helped if I had thought about it at the time but next time I'll be prepared.
Hope everyone has a great weekend and starts of May off strong
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Good Morning!
I am so excited to join this challenge. I have been unsuccessful in reaching my goals lately. Consistency is an issue but I believe this accountability will be key. I have struggled with weight most of my adult life and am ready for a change. Thank you for this challenge. I look forward to changing my story and living a healthy life. I'm retired so I don't go to a steady job so I'm home a lot. Since retiring, I'm now diabetic which is what I had tried to avoid. I go for walks about 3 days a week now so I'm on my way.
I'm ready!! Let's go!!
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Has anybody tried this cheesecake recipe?
https://www.thegratefulgirlcooks.com/freestyle-0-point-cheesecake/
I made this last night and have been waiting all day to have some! It smells amazing! and is only around 100 calories per slice
I have been killing it all week, making progress lifiting weights, getting more excersize and am down 5 pounds from my last weigh in so far - I am looking forward to weighing in Monday!2 -
Friday weigh in
gwamajtw91
PW: 165.3
CW: 163.8
Phew - just read a whole week's worth of posts in one go, so no longer feel that I'm missing out
The scale actually moved this week after a major stall. Work has slowed up a bit and I have been doing some extra exercise courtesy of a challenge I saw on an app, so I did manage my mini goal of making it under 165 by the end of April!
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Friday weigh in
Cornanda
PW: 178.1
CW: 177.4
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LTD:13.7
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Quick pop in with random responses---
@GabiV125 - high five on smelling the lilacs instead of dealing with the teenager!
@TwistedSassette - congrats on 25!
@trooworld- nice loss!
@TeresaW1020 - I have a lot of confidence that you can figure out the sugar thing. And PS I love your counters!
@Jactop - hooray for your strength with the chocolate!
Happy Friday all!
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Hey, everyone! I know I've been radio silent for the past couple weeks. My apologies. Hunter is doing much better after having a couple more sessions with her therapist. One of you asked about her fiance...she actually broke off the engagement because he was showing signs of mental abuse - trying to alienate her away from friends and family. She nipped it in the bud real quick.
Anyway, the depression hit me really hard the past couple weeks and it's been a huge struggle. I turned a corner a couple days ago...my mom's Birthday was the 28th and while we were spending the day together, out of the blue she said she wanted me to help her transition back to wfpb vegan (yay!). She's about 80 pounds overweight and she said it's been difficult moving around (especially with the healing femur fracture). That really motivated me to not only help her, but to make better choices for myself, too. Hunter said she wants to get back to wfpb, too. Having everyone on board makes quite a difference.
Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers and good vibes. We'll see how much damage I have to reverse when I weigh in on Sunday Now that I think about it...I don't think I posted last Sunday's yet. I'll do that now...
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@broncobuddee - I’m not sure if I already posted this…so it might be a repeat. Sorry!
vegan4lyfe2012
Sunday
PW: 197.8
CW: 200.2
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@TwistedSassette Congratulations on reaching a great milestone of losing 25 lbs!! I love that you are facing a difficult day with food and that you are prepared for it. You have tracked your “planned indulgences” and now you can enjoy your day! Have a great weekend.
@davidji82 Congrats on having a great week!
@Trooworld Yayyy on the scale being down this week! Glad that the back is feeling a little better. Love that quote!!
@Jactop Thanks for that and you are correct. For the most part, I have learned to live in moderation. Most days, I’m fasting and eating on plan. And I think from reading your post that you are also learning to live in moderation and learning skills to self-regulate. You and I both might dive off into the sugar a little harder than we want to from time to time, but I really think the key is to know how to reign it back in and get back to what works best for us, which is the fasting and low carb eating. Look how amazing you did by not being overly tempted by the chocolate you brought home and you ate on plan and worked out. Yeah, your weight was up. That is water from the sugar and carbs, and you already know that it will flush out quickly. How great is it that you didn’t use that 2 lb. gain as a reason to beat yourself up and run to the chocolate to self-soothe? I feel we are both alike in that it makes us sad to think we would have to avoid sugar forever. So maybe by taking away the power it has over us we will get to choose when to indulge and when to not. Did that make sense?
@askewcr Welcome to the team!! I am so glad to have you join us. I completely agree that consistency is the key and by joining this challenge group you will find it much easier to remain consistent. I encourage you to jump in and make yourself at home.
@eahrenee When I was doing WW I made that cheesecake and it was very tasty! Wayyy to go with all your progress.
@gwamajtw91 Wahoooo looks at that amazing weigh-in you had!! Keep up the great work you are doing.
@Cornanda Yayyy on your loss this week! I am determined to figure me out that is for! Thanks! Do you think it’s wrong that I’m still hugging my countertops after a week? 
@vegan4lyfe2012 Glad to see you checking in!
Hi Team! Today has been a very good day. I cleaned my church and then came home and did a bit of housework. This weekend is super busy and then on Monday, I have a hair appointment (Please Lord don’t let her cancel on me again!!) and then we are going to get our 2nd Covid shot. I’m not sure how the shot will affect us so I’m planning for the worst right now and hoping for the best.
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Hey gang, just a quick check-in, biopsy was fine, not fun but I'm on the other side. There was a chronic pain open house at a holistic clinic by my house so I went, I talked to the different practitioners and had a treatment by a nurse who specializes in CRPS and it actually helped, it was a machine that stimulates the vagus nerve. Their pet therapy dog followed me and licked me the whole time, they said she targets people that need the most help, should I be insulted?! They actually picked her up and moved her away from me and she ran back!
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Username:davors19
Weigh in day: Friday
PW: 269
CW: 269
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My diet has crappie flopped. Next time that crappie shows up I'll filet it, bake it and it'll be the protein I eat. Lol3
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April 25, 2021 1:24PM
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW (Previous Weight):159.2
CW (Current Weight): 161.8
UGG +2.6
Sorry, it’s been a while. It was a really rough week. I will catch up on Sunday but wanted to make sure that my weight was recorded for this past week.2
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