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  • xrj22
    xrj22 Posts: 216 Member
    Xrj22 Weigh in: (Thurs, but being posted late)
    PW: 149.2
    CW: 149.2
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  • vegan4lyfe2012
    vegan4lyfe2012 Posts: 1,423 Member
    @trooworld – last week I was laser-focused. I stayed within my points every day and one day used almost all my weeklies. I felt fantastic! And now this week happened…total opposite. I’m scared to weigh in on Sunday because I’ve probably gained all 5 pounds back. Vicious cycle. I’m sorry you’re dealing with the emotional backlash. I hope you’re having a better day today.

    Hey, peeps! This week has been terrible for me. As a reminder, my 21 year old that lives with me is bipolar and she has been downright nasty this week. She’s usually a sweet girl. It’s been an emotional roller coaster. And I have consumed so much that I almost didn’t want to track it in my WW app. But I did. You’d think I’d have done a little better because this past Sunday I finally broke down and got the FitBit Inspire HR. It’s been amusing tracking my sleep (terrible numbers) and also my steps (averaging 6,000 per day). I’ve walked a couple times this week and did yardwork, so I earned extra points for those. I’m at a -57 for the week. Just have today and tomorrow left on the week, so even if I save the maximum allowed each day (4), I’ll still be -49. I’m trying so hard to be nice to myself, but it’s a losing battle. I keep trying to remind myself that I can start fresh TODAY and not keep making poor choices with the attitude of starting fresh on Sunday. I’m sorry…I’m rambling now. I just have to keep my mantra WITH PURPOSE at the front of my mind.

    I hope everyone is having a fabulous Friday!

  • bgame4
    bgame4 Posts: 94 Member
    bgame4
    Weigh In Day: Friday
    PW: 139
    CW: 138
  • TeresaW1020
    TeresaW1020 Posts: 3,231 Member
    edited June 2021
    @vegan4lyfe2012 So sorry that you have had a stressful week and that your daughter is having a hard time right now. Prayers for you both! You can turn this coming week around and remember that no matter how stressful things get that you deserve to treat yourself and your body well. Hang in there! <3

    Hey Team! I’m doing a quick check in before I go make dinner. Not much going on today. I was bummed to have a gain on the scale when I’ve been doing so well with my eating and workouts. But my eating has been different this week with the focus on so much protein and I think I might not be eating enough. Also, I started this new workout program and my muscles have hurt a lot this week. So, I’m giving myself some grace and will keep on doing my thing. The weight will come. :)

    Goal Weight Challenge: EYE ON THE PRIZE! B)
    Data Driven Fasting challenge Good day hitting my trigger before I ate.
    No snacking or sugar No snacking or sugar
    Workout (includes church cleaning): Phase one, week two Control Freak, biceps and back. Also a 20 minute HIIT walk on the treadmill.
    2021 Word: TRANSFORMATION


    A reminder for us all! Have a good weekend and remember your commitment to yourself! B)<3

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  • askewcr
    askewcr Posts: 460 Member
    Good day today! No outstanding news except we made it to see another new day. Nice to have a low key day. Tomorrow will be very busy with celebrations going on. Hope the rain holds off. Good Night All! :)
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,653 Member
    @trooworld I'm sorry to hear about your being upset, huge hug! Congratulations on the weight loss!

    @TeresaW1020 Your husband sounds like a winner! I didn't go to TJ Maxx for a long time, I slipped at work there right out of high school and ruined my back so I had a grudge because they were such jerks but it IS a fun store, I held the grudge until a few years ago (I was injured at 17). Things are calmer at home for the most part. I haven't seen many posts on DDF but I'm definitely interested in seeing how it goes for you.

    @vegan4lyfe2012 I'm sorry things are rough at home right now, I hope things look up soon. Definitely don't wait until Sunday to start again! I think that's the biggest thing I learned with weight loss is getting back to it as soon as possible is the most important, there's no "real" beginning or end but it's ongoing. Huge hug, I hope your daughter starts to feel better soon.

    @TheGlwUp I'm so glad you feel like you found your tribe! It's amazing how much exercise helps with stress, I wish I'd been more consistent with it before. I hope things are starting to look up with your emotional situation.

    @askewcr Hope you have a great day celebrating!

    Hi everyone! Had a mellow day, my boyfriend was gone with a friend so I've had the house to myself, I've been blasting music, cleaning, reading, then making his album with the cats. It's so cute I want to keep it. They didn't have pictures ready yesterday and printed them then today called me because they found the originals and I got them for free. Tomorrow is the food bank farm in the morning then I'm going to a local casino with an old friend, she's picking me up so I have my handicapped sticker and walker ready to go. I'm a little self-conscious about the walker but I know it's not a big deal. I'd much rather be able to do things with a walker than stay home mad because I can't.
  • krea4
    krea4 Posts: 1,847 Member
    @vegan4lyfe2012
    Living with family who have mental illnesses can be draining. I lived with my ex who had (untreated) severe depression for 10 years. It requires such a wealth of compassion, tolerance and effort. Hang in there and give yourself some love...


    I've had my period this week and all I've wanted to do is eat. Yesterday I caved in and ate loads and loads of biscuits and leftovers. Today is a new day and I'm playing badminton this afternoon so fingers crossed the damage on the scale won't be too bad.
  • TwistedSassette
    TwistedSassette Posts: 9,027 Member
    @laurelfit57 Thank you :smile: I might have to look into a protein shake!

    @Katmary71 That's so nice of you to buy the "best cat dad" card!
    Great attitude about the walker too, you're so right.

    @trooworld Sorry about the unwanted contact from the past - that would be quite upsetting. I hope that you're able to put it behind you quickly.

    @TeresaW1020 Thanks for the info on protein, I didn't know that we don't store protein! I do know that it's important for muscle development/maintaining muscles during fat loss phase, and I know that it helps me eat less other stuff because I don't feel as hungry. I will have to check out the website, thanks.
    Your hubby sounds like a keeper, for sure! It's so great to have such support at home.
    Don't stress too much about the bump on the scale. You most likely already know this but changing up your exercise can cause your muscles to retain a lot of water to repair themselves. The muscle soreness is probably a good indicator that there is a lot of tissue to repair so it is most likely a big factor this week for you!

    @GabiV125 Thanks for the suggestion, I am not sure if such a product exists here so I'll have a look! Sounds like you've gotten off on the right food for the long weekend with a nice walk!

    @vegan4lyfe2012 I'm sorry you've had such a rough week. Major props to you for owning your actions though - tracking through the bad times helps more than you will realise at the time.

    @davidji82 @Cornanda @Lulu_jo @bgame4 @TheGlwUp Congrats on your great losses this week!
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    Hi all, it's been a bit of a lazy couple of days for me. The covid shot went pretty well, I had a sore arm and have been tired, which is about all that happened with the first shot too. Yesterday I got a sore throat, which is almost gone today, but I'm not sure yet whether it's a side effect from the shot, or if I'm getting the cold that hubby & the toddler have! Time will tell. Tomorrow I will need to let my boss know if I can't go to work on Monday (we're not allowed on site with any symptoms for covid at all, even if we have a negative test, so if I still have a sore throat or if I get a runny nose then I'll need to work from home this week).

    Not much else to update, we got takeaway food for dinner last night which caused a bump on my scale this morning from the sodium. I was probably over on calories too, but not by that much.

    I hope everyone is having a great weekend!
  • Firefly743
    Firefly743 Posts: 133 Member
    Firefly743
    ***Weigh In***
    PW: 251.8
    CW: 250.0
  • RYcare
    RYcare Posts: 78 Member
    Username: RYcare
    Weigh in day: Saturday
    PW: 234.4
    CW: 232.8
  • TeresaW1020
    TeresaW1020 Posts: 3,231 Member
    @TheGlwUp Nice loss this week! I am so sorry that you are going through such an emotional and painful time. I agree that exercise can be such a great way to release stress and get those good endorphins flowing. We are your tribe so please let us support and encourage you. <3

    @Katmary71 My husband is incredible and the biggest blessing of my life. :) Wow, that is terrible that TJ Maxx were jerks when you got hurt there. I don’t blame you for holding a grudge for so long! I am learning so much with DDF and just love it. I signed up for the one-month challenge to see if it would be a good fit but I will for sure be signing up for the unlimited package at the end of the month so I can continue. The FB group for the challenge is just incredible with the information that is so clearly explained and the support of all the members and moderators. I will keep you updated! Have a great time at the casino with your friend and you know that no one is going to think anything of you having a walker. You have to take care of yourself while having fun!

    @krea4 Uggghhh I remember those days when the hormones took over my hunger. Doing extra activity will for sure help!

    @TwistedSassette Yeah, my hubby is a keeper for sure. I do know that exercise and repairing muscles is mostly the culprit for my weight gain and I’m ok with it. That is good that the second shot didn’t make you too sick. Just take care of yourself since that toddler’s cold still might get you. ;)

    @askewcr Wahhhoooo what an incredible week you had! Keep up the good work! B) I’m so happy that you are finding this group an inspiration to stay focused on your goals. Yeah, I agree that having a husband who supports us is the best!

    @trooworld Wahoooo on your two-pound loss this week!! Happy birthday to your hubby and I hope you both had a great day! :)

    @RYcare Very nice loss this week! Keep it up! B)

    Hey Team! Well, the scale moved down almost a pound this morning, which made me happy and I also lost a half-inch off my waist, which is one of the measurements we are using for the DDF challenge. I spent a good part of the day trying to get that evil puzzle finished and watching Top Desserts. Those people are sooooo mean to each other but it’s great fun! :grin: I made a super yummy chunky chicken salad for dinner. Higher in carbs because of the Craisons but leaving those out is just NOT an option! Anyone here watching Downton Abbey on Netflix? It is our new favorite show!! <3

    Goal Weight Challenge: EYE ON THE PRIZE! B)
    Data Driven Fasting challenge Another good day! My trigger dropped to 83 and I hit it both times today before I ate.
    No snacking or sugar No snacking or sugar
    Workout (includes church cleaning): Phase one, week two Control Freak, triceps and chest. Also, a 20 minute HIIT walk on the treadmill.
    2021 Word: TRANSFORMATION
  • laurelfit57
    laurelfit57 Posts: 722 Member
    edited June 2021
    Well it has been a great and unexpected week! I was booked to get my second shot on June 28th, the pharmacy called yesterday and said they had a last minute cancellation, could I come in right away? That was exciting to get my shot a couple of weeks early! Over at my mom's seniors place they held a fair that family was allowed to attend, they said it was the first of many events to come:). After over a year of no visitors it was a great day of celebration!! The weather cooperated, there was a small band, a dunk tank, even a few vendors ~ it was a wonderful day! I think I have stayed on track, so we shall see at my weigh in tomorrow. It's so funny, after months of being at home and being able to weigh and measure everything, it has been odd to estimate eg. I think this is about a cup, or I think this is 4 oz. I hope my estimating was accurate:)

    I have done 5 days of exercise and training with my dog each day ~ my two main goals:)


    Goal Weight Challenge: Keep my eye on the prize!

    Track & Eat Within Macro Ranges
    No snacking after 8
    No unplanned sugar
    No junk snacks
    Exercise 5 x weekly
  • mlhopp93
    mlhopp93 Posts: 192 Member
    mlhopp93
    HW -- 355 (9/1/2020)
    Weigh in day Saturday

    SW (5/29/2021): 259.2
    6/5/2021: 261.0 (+1.8) (missed weigh in)
    6/12/2021: 259.2 (-1.8)
    6/19/2021: 262.4 (+3.2)
    6/26/2021:

    The rollercoaster of life and weigh ins continues. This feels more like fluid retention with a few questionable choices Friday evening. Back at it this week.....make good choices all day and all week.
  • 19shmoo69
    19shmoo69 Posts: 1,474 Member
    edited June 2021
    19shmoo69
    Sunday
    P. W. 251
    C. W. 253
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 44,847 Member
    It is time to recruit again :)
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  • laurelfit57
    laurelfit57 Posts: 722 Member
    Weekly weigh in
    Username. laurelfit57
    Weigh in day. Sunday
    PW. 160.2.
    CW. 160.2

    Can I just say, that was hugely disappointing, I have stayed the same😩. I weighed myself in the middle of the week and was finally down to the 150s (just barely), but now I am up to what I was last Sunday.
    I have tried to be so careful all week, one thing I will definitely be doing from today forward is increasing my water! I’m honestly not sure what else I could have changed, but I will definitely be more aware and vigilant.
  • Cornanda
    Cornanda Posts: 1,546 Member
    Hi,

    I'm still here. I just caught up on 24 posts from the weekend! Thinking of each and every one of you. Appreciate being part of this tribe!

    Last week, went well for me. I've learned that keeping my weekend reasonable is an important part of making it work for me. Yesterday, we had a bit of a feast for Father's Day and even though I ate too much, it was NOT nearly what I would have eaten in the past. And I was quite full after. I'll have to think about how to make that work for me going forward. I tend to eat too fast and still feel hungry after my smaller meals at times. That's something I need to work on.

    Have a great week everyone!

    Lisa
  • TeresaW1020
    TeresaW1020 Posts: 3,231 Member
    @laurelfit57 I know it sucks to want that scale to go down and stay down and then it bounces back up. Yes to drinking more water and yes to being patient with yourself. It will come down! <3

    @TwistedSassette I LOVED Bridgerton and I can’t wait for season 2 to finally air! You should totally check out Downton Abbey. Not nearly as racy but still superb acting and great stories. Your little guy is so stinking cute!! <3 You just keep working as hard as you have been and the weight is going to keep coming off.

    @trooworld Wow that is awesome that your husband went to so much trouble to make those cheeseburgers. I bet they were delicious! :)

    @Cornanda That is great that you used some moderation for Father’s Day and did better than you used to. Progress!! I am also a fast eater and will end up eating too much and then being overfull. We gotta learn to slow it down! :grin:


    Hi Team! So, I thought I had a hair appointment today only to get there and realize that it’s tomorrow morning! So, I went to Aldis, Walmart, and Sams and got all the shopping done. Now, I’m looking at my dirty, stinking little dog and we are about to go have some fun in the bathtub. :grin: I did eat a bit too much yesterday and indulged in two beers with hubby so the scale was up a little this morning. I’m back at it today and will stay super focused and hope for a good Friday weigh in.

    Goal Weight Challenge: EYE ON THE PRIZE! B)
    Data Driven Fasting challenge Another good day! My trigger dropped to 81.
    No snacking or sugar No snacking or sugar
    Workout (includes church cleaning): Phase one, week two Control Freak Tabata cardio
    2021 Word: TRANSFORMATION
  • TwistedSassette
    TwistedSassette Posts: 9,027 Member
    @trooworld Thanks! Glad that hubby's birthday celebrations were such fun. He sounds like a good cook - those burgers sound amazing!

    @Cornanda Great to hear from you, and I'm glad that you have learned a little more about what works for you. I'm the same, I can't have these big weekend blowouts and still expect progress, so I have reined it in. I think it was @trooworld who was challenging herself a few months ago about putting down her fork between bites - maybe that's something you can do to slow down your eating?

    @TeresaW1020 I have wanted to watch Downton Abbey for a while now, I just never seem to get to it! I love all those stories from that era. Good to see you having good DDF days and keeping your eye on the prize!!
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    Yesterday was good! I ate completely on plan, and in the evening I debated between working out or just going to bed as I was so tired. I procrastinated a long while, then eventually decided to just do it. I started on a new HIIT program which I bought ages (years) ago but never really got into. I'm doing the pretraining first, which is plenty challenging for me, judging by how my muscles feel today! There was a lot of ab work, reminding me just how much strength I have lost in my core after my c-section 2.5 years ago. I have a lot of work to do to strengthen it again. It doesn't affect my day-to-day life but doing things like leg lifts and bicycle crunches is quite difficult - there's no pain but I just have no strength! Today is an active recovery day in the program, so I will do some walking and some yoga this evening.

    Tonight I will be going to a farewell dinner at the local Thai restaurant. Their food is delicious so I will attempt to eat only part of the plate as they're huge servings.
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    2021 Word: PEACE
    Goals for June:
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  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,653 Member
    @TwistedSassette I love the pictures of your son! He looks so serious with the hard hat on.

    Hey gang, quick check-in, I just got home from feeding my brother's pets. Doing the same old stuff, food bank farm, gardening, and plant stands. I gave Eric the album gift from the cats yesterday and he was thrown, I gave him the card today and since he seemed embarrassed yesterday I just put the card in his room (it didn't come until today) and heard him telling his female cat she was on the cover of the card. I signed up for a yoga challenge and got the video a little while ago, time to go see what torture I have to put myself through!
  • Jactop
    Jactop Posts: 726 Member
    Username: Jactop
    Weigh in day: Monday
    PW: 185.6
    CW: 188.8
  • Cornanda
    Cornanda Posts: 1,546 Member
    @TeresaW1020 - my ideas for eating slower are: putting down the fork, only eating when sitting down (who knew that one would be so hard?!), and waiting for at least 20 min after the meal to monitor if I really am still hungry. Got any others?

    @TwistedSassette - are you going to start doing some ab work? I'm pretty happy with my workout routine, but I have been avoiding ab work like the plague and maybe we could check in on our progress if you are going to start doing some.

    @Katmary71 - sounds like your BF did like the gifts even though he was thrown, but that's just my take on your post. I think that was a very sweet thing you did for him.

    @trooworld - when my fam was here, I tried to model my plate after my sis in law. She is slim. It helped me. I also noticed that one night when we ate out we ordered the same thing and she ate way more of it than I did. And she was upset about it. Good luck with the company- that's always challenging!

    @Jactop - :( on your weigh in this week. Hope you are doing OK.

    Not much new here. Trying to eat sensibly, avoid the Father's Day leftovers and get as much exercise as I can in between the raindrops!

    Lisa
  • Jactop
    Jactop Posts: 726 Member
    trooworld wrote: »

    @Jactop You've been quiet, too. Everything okay?

    I'm here🙋‍♀️.

    Spring is always busy for us (garden, flower beds, farming) but this year was crazier than normal and I carelessly let myself get run down. Extreme fatigue is one of the symptoms of the kind of leukemia I have and if I let it get too far I have trouble bouncing back. I'm starting to feel human again except for the sausage hands. Can't wait to ditch some of this excess fluid.

    I started the 75 Hard Challenge yesterday with my daughter. There are several tasks that have to be completed daily or you start back at day 1. No exceptions. You chose your own diet and exercise just has to be intentional so I can keep it light until I get some stamina back.

    I finally got through all of the posts. Lots of nice losses this month. Yay Slims!!!

    @TwistedSassette I'm a CICO nonbeliever as well. It makes sense in theory but for me it's been the backbone of yoyo dieting and a temporary fix. I've also noticed that while exercise helps with weightloss the scale doesnt equally reflect the calories I burn during exercise which it should if it was a simple matter of exercising off the calories I take in.

    @Katmary71 I've used my mother's walker a few times at the open air market so I didn't have to carry my bags of produce. I asked myself what I would think if I saw someone else with one. The answer was "absolutely nothing". I just try not to jog to my car when I'm done lol. Don't let the fear of what others might think keep you from doing what's best for you.

    @askewer I read your post about feeling better on your walk and also an earlier one (at least I think it was you) about giving up sugar. By any chance were you off sugar for a few days before your walk? Sugar can make a big difference with inflammation especially if you have arthritis.

    @laurelfit57 sorry you were disappointed with your weigh in. Why do dips never seem to happen on weigh in days? Think of it as a glimpse of what's possible. You hit that number once. It will happen again and soon the 150s will be your new normal


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