Daily Check In: Are You On Track Today?
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Always great to have a long weekend Shari! Enjoy!
DW, So glad your son arrived safely. Nice that he will go with you to a dog show. So wonderful that your DH has a painting accepted in a show. Are you able to share any of his work with us here? I so admire people with artistic talent. Such a gift from God!
Like DW, I am in scale avoidance mode. I think I will be brave enough to step on the scale on Saturday...maybe. I had another very good day today so day 3 of this streak. I am making a conscious effort to increase my fruits and veggies again. I think that is making a good difference. Today I am right in what I call my "target" calorie zone. I am focusing on avoiding sugar too, not easy for me with my tendency to crave sweets at times. I felt like I was busy today, but looking back it seems like I really didn't accomplish too much. I will aim to do more tomorrow.
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I am so excited for today. I am going to do things out of my regular routine so today doesn't have that Saturday feel. The thing that I am looking forward to the most is walk in the river valley.
I had such a good sleep last night and I am starting the day out well rested and the sun is shining.0 -
Shari, woo hoo for your day off! And for resting so well last night. That means so much in my book!
It was a very good day for me and hence, day 4 of my streak. It was easy for me to stay on track and log my food, including 4 oz of chardonnay left over from Saturday night when Kellie was here. There is still at least another 4 oz remaining for another splurge of sorts. Even with the wine I am at the lower end of my calorie range. I sure hope I can keep this up. I surprised myself with how much of my to do list I accomplished too. I will not have a formal to do list for Saturday, but there are things I could do if I am so inclined. We will be out tomorrow as John has to coach so I will drive him, and then I have to pick up somethings from a friend for our inter church group. I will have the rest of my day to do whatever I want. Looking forward to that!
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I had a great day yesterday. I went to an Italian market and picked up a few things for an afternoon snack. I had a latte, went for a walk in the river valley, made risotto for the first time and had a good visit with DH and a good friend. I was wiped out by 9pm and was in bed early. I think I am starting to destress and I typically respond with being tired. I should perk up if I keep the cortisol down.
Enjoy Saturday and I hope you make it day 5 of your streak Paula.
I hope you have a good time at the dog show and the time with your son is going well DW.0 -
Hello! I’m writing a quick note while my husband and son are watching baseball. They are fans of different teams and their teams are playing each other for a couple of nights in a row.
We had a terrible day at the dog show on Friday but a much better day today. On Friday my dog became very concerned and distracted by the unhappy sounds that another dog was making outside the ring and was looking backwards when we were moving around the ring. We did not make a great impression-lol!! Today she showed well and received recognition.
Eating has not been great. My husband has been making a fattening main dish for supper and for breakfast. I’ve been trying to add healthier side dishes. We’ve also had sweets and every kind of chip or pretzel on the store shelves- when it is here, I eat it 😢 I will need to do a carb detox period after our company has returned home.
I hope you have both had a great Saturday!!0 -
What a wonderful Friday for you Shari. So glad you enjoyed your extra day.
DW, Congrats on receiving recognition for your gal at the show! Her distraction the day before suggests to me that perhaps she is just a very sensitive lady. Sounds like a real sweetie!
I tracked all of my food and am the top of my range, but since I didn't go over, I will count it as day 5. I don't like to be that high in my cal range since I am so sedentary. So tomorrow and at least the next day I have to make an extra effort to stay at the lower end to try to even things out. This morning when we were going out to John's game my next door neighbor was out walking her dog. She has never been overly friendly (and her kids and husband are essentially unfriendly). But today she was quite friendly and our 2 dogs interacted on their leashes together. Her dog is a medium size mixed breed female, much bigger than Buster. I enjoyed seeing them together. We discovered today that both of us got our dogs from the same rescue shelter. I think that formed an additional bond of sorts for us. She even said she would like to come to sit outside with us when the weather is nice. This made me very happy. I am looking forward to getting to know her better.0 -
Sounds like things are going well for all of us! That is so good to hear.
I am hoping to start a streak today and then try to keep it up for 10 days! That is my goal. I haven't been eating too poorly, but not good enough to say that I started a streak. I just have to remember my goal, I don't think it is too hard to accomplish at all. I just forget and settle into habits that have been developed over the years. Too bad the new healthy habits don't seem to stick as well lol!0 -
Messed up my streak today! Ugh! Will aim to get back on track tomorrow, but it is possible that it will take me till Tuesday to really get back in gear. Tomorrow is John's "name day," the day on which his patron saint, St. John the Evangelist, is commemorated. We will likely enjoy a special delivery meal as part of this celebration. I am planning to make a wise choice, but my challenge will be portion control!!!0
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Enjoy your special delivery Paula and a chance to celebrate your son!
I finally had a good day with food choices. I could have been a bit better, but I am going to count yesterday as day 1 of what I hope will turn into a streak.
I ended up driving to Old Navy and picked up some shorts and a pair of black pants. I needed something to fit! I didn't buy anything too costly in hopes that I can still lose weight and not need them permanently. I still chose things that I like, so it's not a waste. I think my weight has stabilized and if it has, then I just need to make sure I hold it here or lose. This week my plan is to keep adding days to yesterday!0 -
Congrats Shari on your Sunday day 1 and hoping you had a day 2 of your streak on Monday! Nice to buy new clothes. I live in black pants. I must have 15 pair or more of black pants in different fabrics, weights, and styles. I also wear a few dark navy pants.
I am able to count Monday as my day 1 of my streak. We ordered delivery for supper, and I managed to eat reasonably and stay well within my calorie range. I was not very hungry today. I had a healthy breakfast and a small healthy lunch. We ate supper earlier than usual, and I stayed on track. No evening snack either. So pleased about this!
DW, I am thinking of you as we watch the Westminster Dog Show on Fox Sports 1. We just love seeing, admiring, and learning about all of the breeds. We will plan to watch it again Tuesday night. And we are recording the shows too.0 -
I will count yesterday as day 2 of my streak. I did well, no snacking in the evening and I watched my portions. My scale hasn't acknowledged my hard work over the last two days. So I have to try and string a couple more good days and see if that will help.
No hockey game between the Oilers and Knight this evening so maybe we can catch some of the dog show.0 -
Hello! Congrats to you both on starting new streaks!! My carb/sugar detox will start Thursday or Friday. Not enough time to save the Dr appt on Friday but I can get started! We take our son to the airport on Thursday afternoon.
Paula, I am also watching Westminster-love it!! Have a great Wednesday!0 -
Tuesday is day 2 of my streak. It was an easy day for me to stay on track. I did a grocery pick up which worked out well because Craig was here to carry the groceries in for me. What a big help! My day was full of manageable tasks so I felt good about all I got done. But it was just one of those days when I needed more time to do everything I wanted to do. I have a few things on my to do list for tomorrow that I don't want to do, but I know I will be pleased when they are completed. I am counting on Wednesday to be day 3 of my streak.
DW, good luck with your detox. Keep us posted on how it goes.0 -
I have strung three days together and it has been a long time since I have done that. It is my long day today but I will pack dinner to take to work. I meet a friend for lunch and I am hoping I can eat a chicken wrap or something similar. I will be more active today and I will remember to drink water.
I hope you enjoy this last bit of time with your son DW!
Craig has been such a help, that is so wonderful Paula.0 -
Congrats on your streak Shari! Sounds like a nice day even if you have to work late. Lunch with a friend can brighten a day.
I can count Wednesday as day 3 of my streak. I paid a lot of attention to portion control today. I was a bit hungry in the evening but didn't over indulge. I got all of my tasks completed, even the ones I didn't want to do. One of the tasks I was avoiding went much easier and more quickly than I anticipated. So glad about that. Tomorrow is my nail appointment and a few drive through errands, then an online church service at 6 pm and an online church class at 8. So another full day coming up.0 -
I am starting over! I blew it yesterday. I simply forgot all about my progress when I left the house and made poor eating decisions. No reason not to have a successful day today! Not much news otherwise.0
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Another good day here so Thursday is day 4 of my streak. My calories were higher than my "mid range" target, but not at the top of my range so I am ok with that. I was tired today and took a nap after my nail appointment. I felt refreshed when I woke up from the nap. I think Friday is a completely at home day for me, my favorite kind of day. I hope to sleep in a bit and then tackle my considerable to do list.0
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Day 1 of streak has been reached and I really hope I can add a second day to it. One day isn't really a streak lol! I do know that I only messed up one day, so I feel like I can claim a streak even with one day.
No good news on the scale though.
I would like to ask for your prayers. DH found a lump in his breast and had to go for an ultrasound and then the radiologist asked for a mammogram. I went with a friend earlier this year and she was cleared on the spot. DH was told the results are going to his dr. So I am guessing it needs further investigation. Men do get breast cancer so we wonder if that is what he has. I hope he gets booked for a biopsy ASAP! The waiting isn't good.1 -
Hello! Shari, prayers for you and your DH!! I hope you will have answers soon!! Paula, congrats on extending your streak!!
I had my Dr appointment today and there was no avoiding the scale. The Dr suggested that I try Noom so I’m doing the free trial. I’m glad I gave her a 2nd chance because I liked her at this visit. She also suggested that I focus on calories instead of eliminating food groups. So far today I’m below her suggested calorie level.
My son arrived home safely-we had such a nice visit!
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Shari, I will certainly keep your DH in my prayers. John will add him to his prayer list as well.
DW, let me know what you think of Noom. A former co-worker of mine did very well with it, but I haven't been in touch with her lately, so I don't know if she kept the weight off. I have thought about Noom too.
Cheering you on Shari for another streak day! It was a good day for my diet today. I just wasn't very hungry at all. I am well within my calorie range, actually on the low end for a change, so day 5 of my streak. I had a lot to do today and got almost everything done, but again I was fairly tired and a bit grumpy. I took a nap again and then felt much better. My to do list for tomorrow is minimal, but once again I have a project for the inter church group that I need to complete soon. I will take John to coach his game tomorrow, and then the rest of the day is mine I think. I also have a project to do for another group, and this is something that intimidates me. It will require a lot of time and planning. I have been in avoidance mode on this project, just as I have been in avoidance mode at the scale!
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I am happy with my food choices for yesterday and I am on day 2 of a streak. We hosted Bible study at our place and it went well. I slow cooked a roast and served it with carrots and potatoes. Very simple, but it was very good.
DH will travel to Phoenix to help his brother build a deck. He leaves tomorrow and will be gone for a week. I wish we knew more about this lump first. It's a bit worrisome.
I will be curious how you do on Noom DW. I have seen ads but haven't given it much research.
Congrats on Day 5 of a streak Paula!!0 -
Congrats on adding to your streak Shari. Keep that momentum going! Safe travels to your DH.
I added to my streak today, day 6. It was easy for me today as I wasn't really hungry, and healthy choices worked well. I took it easy today but did a few to do items, just none of the big ones! I made oven baked country style ribs for supper, which John always enjoys. They were rather lean so I consider them a healthy choice. I am looking forward to a relaxing Mother's Day tomorrow.
Happy Mother's Day friends!!0 -
I am happy to report Day 3 of my streak. That might end today as I am going to a dinner theatre for Mother's day. It isn't a buffet, so that helps!
Happy Mother's Day!0 -
Hello! Happy Mother’s Day to you both!! I tried Noom previously but didn’t continue after the 2free weeks. I’m in the 2 free weeks again but I think Noom has improved since I did it before. I also had an emailed code for 50% off the cost for a year if I continue.
My oldest dog has some weird health stuff going on. He got sick last week, was dx’d with a possible UTI and has been on antibiotics since last Thursday. Last night I noticed that he had swelling under his left eye. Now the entire left side of his face is swollen. He is eating and we’ve given Benadryl twice in case it is a bug bite/sting. I will be on the phone with the veterinarian first thing tomorrow . Other than that, congratulations on the streaks! I hope you have have had a nice day!!0 -
DW, keep us posted on how your dog is doing. Always such a worry when they have medical issues. I am giving Noom serious consideration. I looked it up a bit. Sounds interesting and reasonable.
Shari, what a nice way to spend Mother's Day! Dinner theatres are fun.
I loved my Mother's Day today. Usually we get a delivery for this day, but I opted to cook because I wanted to remain compliant, and I wasn't in the mood for a high sodium meal. I added day 7 to my streak. I received many texts and greetings from friends and family and John gave me a special gift, a top I had picked out for him to order. It was a relaxing and lovely day. I didn't give a thought to a to do list today. I will make up for it tomorrow.0 -
I think I did okay eating yesterday, but I won't count it towards any streak as the meal was high in sodium. I could really taste it in the meal. I will be drinking a lot of water today to see if I can flush it out over the next two days.
The show was quite fun. Not all super skilled actors, but quite fun.
DH is in Phoenix this week. That should help with my diet! I won't have to cook big meals.0 -
Shari, I sure understand about the sodium in restaurant food. Drinking your water will likely flush it out. Maybe you can still count Sunday as a streak day too.
I continue with my streak, with Monday being day 8. I think this is the longest streak I have had in quite a while. I had a productive day and completed part of my project for the inter church group. The remaining part won't take too long (I hope). I must finish it by Saturday. I haven't even started the project for the other group. It is rather complicated, but I have at least been thinking about my approach. I was hoping to complete it this week, but now I think I will have to postpone it for a little while til I figure out the way I want to do it.
I wasn't as tired today as I am on some days, so that is a plus for all I attempt to do.0 -
I am pleased with the food choices I made yesterday so I get to start a streak once again.
My in-laws invited out for my SIL's birthday dinner but I declined. I feel very good about my decision. I can't be eating out that much and with DH away, I didn't think I would manage well emotionally being alone with his family. They don't want to talk about some unhealthy habits in our relationship with them. They want to pretend everything is fine. Until they are ready, I am maintaining healthy boundaries. That means lower access and vulnerability with them. I feel good about my decision. If I had said yet, I would be stressed about going all day. I do love them as they are my husband's parents and they are good people. I feel like we made mistakes in the past due to our own insecurities.
It is a very smoky day here. Lots of fires. I really hope we stay safe. Things are really dry and being out in the country feels risky. We need rain!
I would love to hear more about the projects you work on Paula. I am very intrigued.0 -
Yay for getting your streak going again Shari. I applaud you for keeping your boundaries with your in-laws. I think I would have done the same, especially with DH away.
I am checking in unusually early for me today. Our Monday evening online Bible study was moved to Tuesday this week, so I had to adjust my schedule accordingly. My projects are interesting at times and challenging too. I am involved with a number of non profit groups with various goals and missions. Most of the volunteer work I do now is writing (newsletters, announcements, and such), making phone calls, etc. which I can do pretty easily. The project that sort of intimidates me involves writing scripts or script outlines for some videos this group wants to make to promote what they do. The videos won't be very long, but the message must be rather powerful and in just a few words. I understand the mission and what they want to convey but feel a little pressure to get this done, and I have successfully avoided doing much so far. A friend of mine is planning to stop by on Friday and might just help me get moving on this. The videos will be essentially simple and homemade, done with an iPhone. For some of them I am to come up with recommendations for background settings for the videos, which must be done indoors due to extraneous outdoor sounds which much be avoided.
I expect today to be another streak day (#9) as I am off to a good start. My hunger level has been manageable lately which helps a great deal with portion control. I have not been doing much if any snacking after supper and haven't had any serious sweet cravings. I stepped on the scale today and am almost at my lowest pre-Easter weight. That pleases me very much. I need to drop less than 2 pounds to get to where I was before I threw caution to the wind with Easter and the days that followed. This weigh-in has added to my motivation.0 -
Hello! Congratulations to you both on your streaks! I am doing good with Noom so far. They do want you to weigh in daily. The first couple of days I lost weight but have been the same for the past 3 days. They give positive feedback for that!
Yesterday we saw our vet at 10:30. She sent us to a large animal hospital facility 2hours away. They have lots of specialists and equipment that she thought they would use- we got none of that. The ER Dr said that our dog has a root abscess and needs a specialized X-ray and tooth removal. He referred us to a veterinary dentist down there who couldn’t get us in for a month. I called our regular vet and she gave us the name of an animal hospital in this area ( no dentists around here). They will see us tomorrow and, if needed, do the procedure next Monday. We did get pain meds and he is eating his soft food better since being on those!
Meanwhile, I called for my bone scan that my Dr ordered, they were open this afternoon and I already saw my results online. I passed so won’t need one for 10 years!
I hope you both have a great evening!0
