Daily Check In: Are You On Track Today?

shariletts

I get to claim a second day of good choices. No movement on the scale though. Day 2!

I felt very good about my decision to not join the birthday dinner. I would have stressed all day about having to go and then I would not have enjoyed it. I texted my SIL and she seemed happy with that. I don't typically celebrate my birthday with her so it all balances out. We are not close and that is okay!

I looked up Noom and almost started the trial. I am not sure that I am ready to dive into a new plan, but it isn't off of the table.

Poor puppy DW! I know not literally a puppy, but having to wait for so long for treatment is hard. Glad he is eating better in the meantime.

Paula- the update about what you do for the organizations you support is very interesting.Thank you so much for sharing.

Paulawilldo

DW, So sorry you and your dog are going through so much. When our dogs are having issues, we have them too. Sounds like he was a real trooper going on such a long ride for the medical care, only to have to wait for more care. Thank goodness you got him the pain meds.

Good job with day 2 Shari. You are building momentum, and that can be a big boost all around.

I added another day to my streak today (day 10). Woo hoo! I was a bit tired today and was stressing over what to make for dinner because I had little energy and didn't want to give in to something easy but not healthy. God does send me angels!!!! I took Buster outside right before I was going to start cooking, when my neighbor across the street (the one with the 2 daughters) called over to me asking if I wanted some pork that she was bar-b-cuing on her grill. She is from Ecuador and an excellent cook. She brought us an enormously long skewer (like 3 feet long) full of pork! It was lean, delicious, and healthy! On to day 11, I hope!

shariletts

Just a short check in today. I am super tired. I have to start a streak over. I had fries yesterday and we were served lunch at work. Although I did well with my portion size, the meal itself wasn't very healthy.

What a great dinner gift Paula!

Paulawilldo

Today was a marginal day for me....probably the worst kind in some ways because it could go either way, right on the cusp of streak or no streak..right at the top of my calorie range and got there by making some poor choices along with my healthy choices. Ugh! I am inclined to count it as a streak day, however, my friend is coming to visit tomorrow and in all likelihood I will stray far from my plan tomorrow anyway. We will see how things go.

I picked up groceries today and love having a refrigerator full of healthy foods. I know I will be able to get back on track and have another good long streak (I hope).

Any special weekend plans Shari, with DH away??

shariletts

I had a good day yesterday with eating. I would say I have day 1 of a streak, but I have lunch out and meals out are always a detriment. We are going for Vietnamese. It will be salty. It's one meal so I won't let the whole day get side tracked.

No plans as of yet. DH is supposed to come tomorrow but one of our airlines is going on strike today. He didn't call me last night, so I have no idea what's up. I don't think he was taking the strike very seriously. Most people were making alternate plans already. Luckily I am doing okay, but the farm is too big for just me. I have Moe to keep me company, but it's still too much.

** I just read that the strike was averted

Paulawilldo

Whew, glad the strike was averted Shari and that DH will be home with you soon. I bet Moe will be happy to see him again too. I haven't ever had Vietnamese food and am curious about it. I am not aware of any Vietnamese restaurants in our area but there probably are some.

My friend came to visit today. She is one of my oldest and closest friends and a very kind and giving person. We had a great time today and also talked about my script/video project. Her insights are super helpful, and I feel I have a great start on this project. She will come again 2 weeks. We are hoping that with her help I will be able to complete the project on her next visit. I know I felt I could finish it this week, but after talking with her, I believe it is worth delaying the project to have a better outcome.

We decided not to get a delivery or take out today, so I actually managed to stay on track, with my calories at the very low end of my range. So since I was in the upper range yesterday and the lower range today, I am counting both days as streak days....Friday is my 12th day of my streak. I weighed in this morning and am down another half pound. My motivation continues. I have a huge to do list for tomorrow, not related to any of my non-profit projects, but all household chores. Wish me luck!!

shariletts

What a great day you had yesterday Paula! I hope today is another one for you.

DH arrives today and Moe will be super happy. I don't spend as much time outside and so Moe hasn't had as much activity during his absence. I did make an effort.

The smoke here is terrible! It smells like campfire and the hue of the sky is ominous. I know there is blue sky up there somewhere.

I will be doing household chores today, and perhaps some outdoor ones. I have a lot of space that could use flowers or seeds and I would like to get onto planting some more. We shall see!

DW2022

Hello! Shari, I hope your DH arrived home without any problems!!! Paula, congrats on your long streak!!!
Nothing is new here-we’re just anxiously awaiting Monday so get our dog’s surgery done so he can truly be on the mend. He is feeling better and eating better due to his medications. My eating has been within the Noom guidelines, although they seem a little high! No real news. Have a great Sunday !!!

Paulawilldo

Shari, My friend Kay who lives in your area describes it lately as having the reddish brown color.sepia everywhere. She said she sees people outside wearing masks. It must be really tough there right now. Hope DS had a safe trip home.

DW, will be interesting to see if you do well with Noom even if there guidelines are a bit higher. That appeals to me!! Sometimes I think a higher range could be better.

I had a good day for eating today, but a terrible day otherwise. I had a lot of pain in my right leg overnight and woke up barely able to walk. (and I don't walk all that well to begin with anyway) It seems to be a tight muscle in my knee. The pain is excruciating. I lost my appetite which is why my calories are minimal. Taking Buster outside is a challenge and very painful. John is a good help, but with his limited mobility he can do only so much. And I had so many chores planned for today! A friend of mine came here for another reason but tried to massage my leg and help me as best she could. As the day went on my knee improved a bit, but the pain is still pretty bad. I haven't had a pain like this since well before Covid. And when I had this kind of pain in the past, it didn't last as long as this one is lasting. I am optimistic that I will see more improvement on Sunday as the day progresses.

shariletts

I am super curious to see how Noom works for you DW. I would be willing to give it a try too. Right now, I am not really doing well, so it's not like some diet I am now isn't working. I am making poor choices and that's what the issue it.

So sorry to hear about your pain Paula. I will be lifting you up in my prayers.

I can see why people need to wear masks here. If you have any type of lung issue, this would really be hard on you. My eyes are bothering me today. Could be the pollen or the smoke. It could rain tonight and even though it's the weekend and I would love to be outside, we need the rain desperately. So I hope it will rain. I am going shopping with a friend today. Maybe I will find a new pair of jeans. Mine are all too tight. I will be getting rid of all my tight pants in July. It's been two years and the weight just isn't coming off! If I do lose some weight, I don't think it will be enough to get into most of them anyway.

Paulawilldo

Shopping with a friend is fun Shari! Hope you found some bargains or at least something you like. Our local news is covering the air issues in your area from time to time during the weather segments of the news.

Prayers very much appreciated! I am doing better today, almost back to what is normal for me in terms of pain. Oddly, my appetite has not really returned. I ate a little more today than yesterday. But still not really interested in food. I think this is a good thing overall since several low calorie days should do me some good. I am still feeling "off" in general but better than yesterday. It was a quiet peaceful day for me and it flew by!

shariletts

No luck shopping, but we had a good time anyway. I think I was outside too long though. From what I read being outside for a day is like smoking a pack of cigarettes. We need the rain and I hope it will today!

I had day one of a streak. I tracked my food and was just under in calories, but I ate too much fat. I had cheese twice, which isn't typical. DH wanted to eat out, I am so glad we didn't! I would have gone over my calories for certain. So I celebrate one good day and hope I can do the same thing for today.

Good to hear your pain has subsided Paula.

Paulawilldo

Celebrating your streak day with you Shari and cheering you on for another.

I had another streak day too. I think I am up to day 15. It is time to step on the scale again. Will do so as soon as I feel confident with my knees and balance. My calories were low again today. I am still not all that interested in food and not very energetic. John was out all day today working at a fundraiser for one of the non-profits he is highly involved with. They provided lunch and dinner for all of the volunteers. Since I didn't have to cook for John I didn't really cook for myself. I wanted to rest and relax today, but that didn't happen either. I had numerous phone calls and texts requiring my attention for some of the things I am working on right now. It was exhausting, but I think my threshold for exhaustion is pretty low these days.

DW2022

Hello! I hope you are both doing well!! My dog had his surgery on Monday and is on the mend!!They removed the large upper molar that was causing the infection and 4 lower teeth. He is bouncing back quickly !
Noom involves doing a little group of lessons each day. I’ve been doing them over coffee in the morning. My weight continues to go up and down.
We have friends visiting for a couple of nights. They are staying at a campground a few miles from our home. We ate out tonight and will eat out tomorrow night. My meal tasted very salty but I ate anyway. I did bring home half of the entree and will give it to my daughter. Have a good Wednesday!!

Paulawilldo

Good news about your dog DW. He is in good hands with you! That means so much to our a.nimals. Congrats on practicing portion control with your dining out. That is a challenging for sure. Are you enjoying your Noom lessons??

I had another good food day. Once again I wasn't terribly hungry. I didn't track my food today. I wasn't feeling my best, but I know my choices were wise and well within my range. I did a few of my to do items today and seemed to run out of time before I could do more. Tomorrow is another kind of busy day for me again. I am really looking forward to the weekend when I plan to have more "me" time.

shariletts

Very good news that your dog is on the mend DW! I have almost signed up for Noom, but I haven't taken the plunge yet.

I had a good eating day yesterday and will count it as day 2 of a streak. I didn't track, but I know I had good self control and did pretty good at work.

I missed out on checking in yesterday as we were without power. One lightening strike and out it went. Unfortunately we didn't get any rain to go with it. Other parts of the area did and I am thankful for that. I we can actually see the sky again.

Paulawilldo

Such an inconvenience when we lose power Shari! Glad you can see the sky again! Hope the air continues to clear for you. Congrats on your continuing streak.

Not sure what is going on with my appetite, but I had another day of not being hungry at all. This was a very busy day for me, and I really didn't have much time or desire to eat. I got tied up with a lot of my charity stuff again, some of it quite frustrating. I finished what needed to be finished today, but it exhausted me. My eating was very much on track, and my calories are quite low again. I think I am on day 17 of my streak. Still haven't ventured on the scale but definitely hoping for good news when I do. Another busy day on tap for me tomorrow, and then so happy it will be the weekend and some "me" time.

shariletts

Paula, it is amazing how how your streak is! Congratulations. I am starting over once again.

I am going to take a break from weighing in each morning. I think I am too concerned about my weight and yet I am not doing much about my eating patterns. It's so weird to be obsessed, but then not follow through with what I know I need to do. I am going to try and focus on tracking what I eat. That is the information that will be helpful. I need what you have Paula- no appetite and then to not to eat in spite of not being hungry.

Paulawilldo

I don't weigh myself every day. I think it is different for everyone. I think it helps many people to do so, but I am not one of those people. Some plans will suggest weighing once a week (like Weight Watchers, at least when I was a member years ago). But today I did weigh in as my legs felt strong enough for me to do so. I am down about a pound and a half, but I had hoped for more since I did so well for such a long time. My appetite returned somewhat today, and I didn't track my food. So I don't feel like I should count today as a streak day. I think I am going to be careful for the next few days but will take a break from tracking and being too strict, with the weekend ahead. I will see how it goes. Maybe I will just focus on mindful eating.

shariletts

Hey Paula, that weight loss is fantastic! You are heading in the right direction and doing so well! I had a good day yesterday. I really controlled my appetite. I could have a smaller portion at dinner, but I still did well. I hadn't planned on having wine, but I shared a bottle with my son and his gf. They arrived yesterday. They live in Vancouver BC. We had a very good visit last night and we are taking them out for my son's birthday dinner tomorrow night. It's a French restaurant and I plan to eat light!

I have a funeral to attend this afternoon. A former co-worker passed away last Wednesday. I was on the hiring team and we worked closely. She ended up with a brain tumour and it was cancer. I am so deeply saddened that her life here was cut short. It seems so unfair to me! She had a passion to care for her family and I know that this is a very hard time for them. I am happy that she isn't suffering anymore. She didn't deserve that. Life can be so hard!

Paulawilldo

Shari, so nice your son and his gf are visiting. Nice that you will be together to celebrate his birthday. Enjoy the French food. Will look forward to learning about your dinner. So sorry about your co-worker. Life is so precious and so short!

I enjoyed today, taking some time off from my responsibilities with my non-profits. I needed a break from that kind of thing and today was a good day to do so. I might do a little work tomorrow, but I will take the rest of the weekend off from it after that. I didn't track my food today and was a little off plan but I am ok with that for one day. Tomorrow I will be more careful and will only track my food if I want to. I am kind of taking the weekend off from being too focused on dieting but will do my best to be reasonable and careful.

shariletts

I was out of routine yesterday. I almost forgot to check in MFP and I would have lost my streak. I managed to check in before bed.

The meal I had was very good. We started with a pate, which I didn't think I would like, but I did. It is very fatty though!!! Then I had chicken stuffed with cream cheese and salmon. Very good. I ate half and finished the rest for dinner yesterday. My son had the duck and said the duck at his old restaurant was better, but he still enjoyed it. I had a bite and thought it was quite good.

Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day. We do need rain as our farmland is super dry. We did yard work most of the day and then I was too tired to drive into the city for church so we watched online. Our hot tub has been leaking for over a year and we have had tech out twice to no avail. I am pleased to share that we found the leak yesterday and we will be able to get it fixed. It is a slower leak but it was super annoying to have to top it up with water as often as we were doing. Especially in the winter.

DW2022

Hello! Paula, congrats on the weight loss!! That is awesome!! Also, congrats on taking a break from your responsibilities!!
Shari, I am very sorry for the passing of your friend! Your visit and birthday celebration with your son sounded very nice! I have not eaten at a French restaurant but that sounded delicious!!
I am continuing on Noom after the 2week free trial which ended 5/26. My weight has been holding steady but I haven’t been monitoring my calorie intake like I should or getting much exercise. I guess I’ve been doing it enough to not gain but not enough to lose. I hope to refocus starting today! Happy Sunday!

Paulawilldo

Shari, your French meal sounds delicious! The last time I was in a French restaurant was 1976 in Florida when traveling with some friends. I remember the decor but not the meal any more.

DW, I am interested in Noom too. I suspect I wouldn't keep up with the lessons. I know that when I did WW online I didn't read and stay focused enough, though I would be willing to try Noom at some point.

I had a wonderful and restful day today. I didn't track my food but am fairly sure I didn't over do it. No special plans for tomorrow. I will make hamburgers on my indoor grill (it is an insert, part of my Cuisinart toaster over and is amazing for an indoor grill). I have corn on the cob to serve with it and will make a salad too. We have some kolachi rolls in the freezer in case John wants a dessert for the holiday. They are from Butter Maid Bakery in Youngstown, Ohio, an excellent bakery that ships around the country. DW, are you familiar with it? We love their baked goods and keep them in the freezer for special occasions.

shariletts

I would give Noom a try too! I am still sitting on the fence wondering if I would stick to it. I haven't been good at maintaining the habits I know are important from being on MFP.

DS and his gf left this morning. I am a bit off schedule and feeling a little down. I miss them already.

Paulawilldo

Just a quick post from me tonight. I understand how you miss your DS and his GF already Shari. It is difficult when our loved ones live far away.

Today we had a surprise visit from a relative (through marriage). She is married to a cousin of mine. They live about 90 minutes from here. I was never ever close to her husband who is several years older than me. He is from a branch of the family on my mom's side that was not the friendliest of folks. Well this was a wonderful afternoon. I felt like I have known her my whole life. Her DH didn't come. She dropped by as she was visiting other relatives on her side who live in my area. I feel like I found a long lost sister. We clicked immediately when she began to email me a few weeks ago. I cannot begin to tell you what a wonderful afternoon we had. I am looking forward to her next visit.

I did pretty well staying on plan today without trying too hard and without stressing about it. I will be more serious about staying on plan for the rest of the week.

shariletts

It is so good to hear that you found a new close friend/relative Paula! I love that and it is such a blessing.

I didn't track last night and I haven't been weighing in. I think I will start again on June 1. I have one final push before my July deadline to lose some weight before I start getting rid of my old pants. I have to say that I am not very confident as I have been at this for 2 years. This year the reality has set in that this weight is here to stay with me and I will part with the tight clothes. I won't give up trying as I still need to make healthy choices. It just means that a full drawer will be cleared out and I can purchase some pants that feel better to wear. One more month! My goal is small just four pounds would be so nice to drop.

Paulawilldo

Shari, June is a new beginning and a good time to reevaluate goals and approaches. While you are younger than I am, the post menopausal situation we are in does at varying degrees make an impact on our weight and weight loss. It is not easy ever but much more difficult as we age and our metabolism slows down a bit.

Your post encouraged me to reevaluate my situation. I am very far from where I wanted to be and planned to be 2 years ago. I am not giving up however and will take whatever little loss comes my way. I am frustrated because even when I think I am strict and compliant, weight loss is minimal. I think it is important to eat wisely and make healthy choices. That is what I have been trying to do and even so with only minimal success. But I am hanging in and will plod along as best I can and will also give myself breaks from time to time.

shariletts

June to Aug are my favourite months. That is due to the weather and the green landscape we can enjoy. I want to make sure that I am being intentional to enjoy each day and I want to be intentional to make sure I am feeding myself well and that I don't squander what is before me.

I was feeling anxious last night and I think I need to use up some of my vacation time. Get away from working and being too tired in the evening. I hope to take this Friday off and will plan a few more days or at least a week this summer. This Friday will be a good day to plan out the things I want to do that are not work or house related. I can get out there and do some fun for me things.

Paulawilldo

Always good to have a break from work Shari. Good that you have time to use to take care of yourself, along with eating healthy and having some fun. Sounds like a great plan.

I did well with my eating again, mostly because I was too busy to stray and too busy to snack. I was on the phone most of the day helping some friends who needed support for various reasons. Also, my appetite was not very strong again. I ate healthy but not a lot.

My friend is coming tomorrow to help with the project I am working on with the video scripts, etc. I also worked on that project today and think I have the scripts in good shape. My goal is to have it all done by Saturday at the latest, but if we could finish it all tomorrow I will be delighted. When that is finished I will feel such a release from that pressure!