Daily Check In: Are You On Track Today?
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I know that I have cut out some bad foods and not having them in the house is the best way to avoid eating them. Tomorrow is weigh in day and I hope to hit a specific number. That should help to keep me motivated today. Congrats on the weight loss DW! We are praying for your foot pain issue to find resolution.
I was so happy with the Vegas Knights win last night. I wish Florida hadn't let the score get away on them, but I was impressed that they kept their cool and didn't start fights out of frustration.
We finally got some rain, but only a quarter inch. I hope it rains more today. Our land needs it so badly. I don't cheer for the rain either DW. But our lawn is so crunchy and we need our pasture to grow.0 -
Hope you are pleased when you weigh in Shari. We had another rainy day here too. Tomorrow is dry but predictions for rain on Friday, Saturday, and most of next week. I guess Mother Nature is self-correcting.
I did ok again today on WW. I am learning as I go. Another feature I like is the bar code reader on my phone. I just have to scan the bar code on a commercial item and it tells me the points per serving. This can come in very handy. I enjoyed some hummus today and was pleased that the points were reasonable.0 -
I didn't weigh in!!! I wasn't ready. I think I will wait until next week. I have a lot on my plate the next few days and I don't want to carry any disappointment.
We are getting rain too. So needed so I don't think anyone is complaining.
Tomorrow is court date for my friend that had her restraining order breached. The guy is supposed to plead guilty. We are so happy she doesn't have to testify. It is going to be a hard day.0 -
Praying all goes smoothly for your friend's court date Shari. I cannot imagine the stress involved!
Today was a bit of a struggle for me. I logged all the food and went over my daily points, but WW gives extra weekly points so I have used some of those. I still have plenty of weekly points left. Today is a good reminder for me about the importance of meal planning and sticking to the plan. I had my meals planned but allowed other excuses to interfere with my plan. Lesson learned, at least for the moment.0 -
Today was a much better day for me. I even have a few extra points left over today, but I might enjoy a little before bed snack. That is kind of a motivation for me to be careful with my points and save some for a light snack later in the day. We had more rain today but it stopped in time for me to take Buster to the groomer and then to pick him up. My big adventure for the day!
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Back to routine after yesterday's detour. The time in court was stressful, but the outcome was positive. This man was given 6 months house arrest and the retraining order has been extended for one more year. Lots of time for my friend to find her new normal with out the pressure of an impending trial or having that guy stalking her. I am sure she will need time to recover, but I know she can do it.
We had snacks, a couple of meals out and some wine. I am sure I gained some weight so I am going to give myself a week before I weigh in. I don't want to feel down about one day derailing my progress.
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Shari, good news that the court part of your friend's ordeal is over. She is so blessed to have you as a friend to support her. Eating out, snacks, and wine sound like good options to help her cope. I agree to hold off on weighing at times. You know that has been what I tend to do.
I had another good WW day. I used almost all of my points, but none of my extra weekly points. I had a small to do list for today and got almost all of it taken care of. I also had a short nap after our 5 pm online Vespers service. I will plan to weigh in tomorrow or maybe Monday.0 -
We are getting some rain and I am not complaining. Normally I would if it would rain on a weekend because then I would have to stay inside rather than garden. But, we need it so badly. My garden will be much happier.
My mom and dad are coming over today for a BBQ. We will celebrate their anniversary and Father's day. I forgot about Father's day until yesterday. I don't have a gift for my dad, but I think he will appreciate the time together.0 -
A Father's Day BBQ sounds lovely Shari. What a nice way to honor your dad! I hope your parents are feeling well these days.
It was a quiet relaxing day here. I was kind of tired and rested a little more than I expected. It was a good day to do that. I did well eating today. I used all my WW points but didn't go over or use any of my extra weekly points. I have a fairly busy day in mind for tomorrow but will be pleased with whatever I can accomplish.
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It continues to rain and we very pleased. I will have a lot of weeds to pull once the rain stops but I hope to see the vegetable growth as well.
We had a nice BBQ and a quiet evening. I did well with food choices until the evening when I had some popcorn. Not something I eat very often. I think DH put on a lot of butter. I am back to my food routine today.0 -
Hello! Paula, I’m happy that WW is going well!! Shari, so glad that the court case went well and that you are having rain! I am wearing a boot on my foot and am taking steroids to knock down inflammation in the tendons around my heel. I am also using voltaren and am icing it 3 times/ day. There is already significantly less pain so I am continuing to walk the dog-just slower and for a shorter distance. I go back to the Dr in July to determine the next steps. Noom is going well but slowly. Let’s have a great week!!0
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Popcorn is one of my favorite treats. I find it very filling. I have been buying "simply popped" which has some butter flavor but isn't high in WW points.
Oh DW, I feel for you with your heel pain! Sounds like you have a good plan in place to deal with it. Glad your Noom is going well. I have heard good things about it.
I had a pretty good day today. I used all my points again, but was trying to use fewer. The hungries got the best of me however. I didn't tap into my extra points, so I am happy about that. I had a call from a relative in TX tonight. We have always been very close (we are 1st cousins). She is a few years older than I am. She said she, her DH, and her sister would like to come to visit us this autumn and asked if they could stay with us. The last time they visited here was 2016 they all stayed here, and it worked out ok. John and I love spending time with them. And when John and I have gone to TX over the years we always stayed with her and her DH. This was a tough call for me to handle tonight because I am no longer able to accommodate house guests anymore. I just don't have the energy, even for family to stay here. I love them so much, and they are easy guests for sure, but I still am not up to it anymore. I hesitated at first, but eventually I suggested that they consider staying elsewhere like an air bnb. She seemed receptive to this, but I know was disappointed. She asked if they stayed at an air bnb would John and I stay there with them. I said no because I (and John to some extent) need the accessibility of our home. Sharing this here because I know this is a safe place to discuss sensitive issues.
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I had a good diet day yesterday. Hoping today will be another one! I have not stepped on the scale yet. It is easier to not to right now. I think it's a good break for me. I was getting pretty disappointed when the numbers were not moving.
We bought our first toaster oven yesterday. I am not sure that I love it, but I will give it a try. Our toaster broke awhile back and we never replaced it.
Having company, family or not, is a lot of work. I am sure you and John are a big help to each other in regards to mobility, so it's good that you were able to communicate that you wouldn't be able to help with accommodations. I am learning that we can't put other's needs ahead of our own all of the time. We matter too!0 -
Shari, I love our toaster oven! I haven't had a regular toaster in many many years. Our toaster oven is a Cuisinart. It is also an air fryer and has a grill pan as well. I have really enjoyed the grill pan for grilling salmon and even burgers. I appreciate your words of support regarding my family's potential visit.
I did well today. I ate well on plan with a few extra points to spare by the end of the day. And the good news is I have enough of our supper to serve tomorrow so a bit of a day off from cooking for me tomorrow. John and I have dentist appointments tomorrow, and Buster will go to doggy day camp for the afternoon.0 -
I stepped on the scale and it is holding fast! No loss to report yet. I am thankful that I haven't gained. After a number of meals out last week, it could have been bad! I have to keep working hard.
We are hosting a leader party at our place tonight. It will be a lot of work but I will focus on cooking. Hopefully my colleagues will help out with the clean up. No day off from cooking for me today. But I shouldn't have to the next few days.0 -
Not gaining, especially after eating out, is a tribute to your hard work Shari! Way to go! Hope your leader party went well. I am sure it is a lot of work. How many people did you have to prepare for? Having some days off from cooking is definitely a bonus!
Today could have been an eating disaster for me because I was really hungry in the afternoon because I was late getting to have lunch. My late lunch which was higher in points than I aim for filled me up and satisfied me to the extent that my evening meal was light and low in points. I felt good about that. John and I had dentist appointments this afternoon. Buster went to doggy day camp and did well again. I have an old crown that chipped so that will have to be replaced, and I have a tooth that has a crack in it which shows the beginning of decay requiring a filling. It has been ages since I have had to have any dental work, so I am thankful for that. But of course I don't look forward to the added expenses.
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Today was an off day for me. I started out tracking my food as usual but got sidetracked and decided to just not track anymore today. Lazy I think, or maybe just needed a day off. I don't like when this happens, but sometimes that's how it goes I guess. Inspired to do better tomorrow!0
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I took a sick day yesterday as I wasn't coping well with stress. I didn't eat yesterday and I weighed in today. I am down, but I know it will come right back on. Losing weight when you are not feeling well always comes back. I spent most of the day in bed and I wish I could do that again today.
We have an out of town wedding and will leave after work. It's and 8 hour drive so we will go half way tonight. I will try and check in! My goal is to get through the day. I am already looking forward to sleep and I just got up.0 -
Shari, hope you are feeling better. Traveling is tough enough, and doing so when not feeling well is extra difficult. I understand too how stress does a number on our health. I will pray for you health Shari and for your safe travels to and from the wedding.
Today didn't go as well as I hoped and planned. I was extra tired and extra hungry...what a terrible combination. It was dreary and gray here most of the day with rain off and on all day. It is likely to rain quite a bit for the next few days. I did only a few little to do list items today. I will be happy if I do just a few tomorrow too.0 -
Hello Shari and Paula! I hope you are both feeling better!
Paula, I'm glad that you were able to speak honestly with your family! Good luck with the dental repairs! Will the repairs be able to be completed in one visit? That is awesome that Buster did well at day care!
Shari, I hope you have safe travels and have fun at the wedding! Prayers that you will feel better !!
My daughter has accepted a different position at her place of employment. One big benefit will be the hours. Mostly Monday-Friday 7:30-4 and some half days on Saturdays. Currently she works late many days and works weekends. She will be home more for her dogs and cats and home before dark! I also saw my dentist this week because a piece of a filled tooth broke off. I was concerned that another crown would be needed but he just smoothed over the rough edge-I was thrilled!! I'm still doing NOOM but have been at the same weight for several days...... maybe tomorrow. Have a blessed Sunday!0 -
DW, glad your daughter's schedule is working out so well for her and for you! My dental work will be done in more than one visit. First, he will fill the cracked tooth where the x-ray showed a little decay. From there we will schedule the crown work, which is the most expensive of course. Do you have to weight daily on Noom? I weigh in very sporadically, as you know!
I am feeling much better today. I think the past 2 days were minor RA flares, now when I look back at Thursday and Friday. Today I had a great day for food choices, and I really wasn't very hungry. I made a beautiful salad for supper with almost all zero point foods. I had more energy today and actually accomplished more than I planned to do. Happy about all of that. Ready for a restful Sunday!
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I thought I would be able to check in while we were away but being so off schedule, I didn't remember to log in on my phone. I have been making small improvements each day towards feeling better but I still feel under stress. I do need to see my doctor and my counsellor. I am not ready yet though.
The trip went well for the most part. We did get a flat tire as DH ran over something on the road. We had a full spare and made it home safely which was wonderful. The wedding was quite traditional and simple.
No weight change. I don't know if it is possible!!! I will keep trying. I hope to see a drop one of these days. I have been trying.0 -
Glad you are home from the wedding safely. Good that your DH was able to change your tire! I feel for your stress Shari and continue to pray for you.
We had terrible weather most of the day, including a tornado warning (not just a watch) in an area very close to where we live, but not exactly in our township. After the warning passed we had severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and flood warnings for hours and hours. Fortunately we didn't lose electricity. I have experienced such severe thunder like this only a few times in my life. To make a quick supper for us (in case we lost electricity) I made grilled cheese sandwiches, something John loves but I never eat. I loved it too, but it didn't love me. My lactose intolerance kicked in and I spent the next hour or so on the potty! Big lesson learned....no more cheese for me, at least not grilled cheese!0 -
Thank you for the prayers! I can feel them.
The severe weather sounds like it was very intense. I am glad you got through it. I didn't realize that you were lactose intolerant Paula. I can imagine that your experience will deter you from eating cheese for quite some time (unless you find the pills helpful). I do love cheese, but it's not exactly calorie wise.
I had a good day yesterday, but I found myself fighting anxiety in the evening. No particular reason. I am finding the evenings and mornings difficult. I still need to make appts so that I can work through it.0 -
Prayers continue for you and DH too Shari. I relate to the morning and evening anxiety. For me, because I am home so much, I at times get very anxious in advance of the times I must go out for appointments. Eventually it passes, but it is very unpleasant. I still turn to the Psalms quite a bit.
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado did touch down in our county yesterday, just east of where we live. It was an F-0 which is the lowest kind and generally produces light damage. So glad it wasn't stronger.
I felt better today than I did yesterday. I became lactose intolerant in 2009. I am usually pretty good about watching out for lactose, but sometimes I throw caution to the wind, lol. No more grilled cheese for me! I can do ok with a piece of string cheese every now and then and maybe a slice of cheese on a sandwich with meat or something. I am not much of a milk drinker, but on occasion I buy lactose free milk for John and then I am ok if I take a sip once in a while. I seem to do ok with non fat Greek yogurt in small amounts, and I love that and I add fruit to it. I followed my WW plan today and used all of my points but didn't go over.0 -
I think that anxiety is a hinderance to weight loss. Each time it happens our cortisol levels go up and our bodies hold on to our body fat to save us from that period of danger. I have had so much stress and anxiety since we moved to the farm, that could part of the reason I am finding it so difficult to lose weight. I think that is something I understand correctly from some reading I have done. Last night I had a boost of stress as a truck drove onto our property after midnight. Thankfully it turned around and left but it worried me. Needless to say, no weight loss on the scale.
I have lunch out with a friend today. I look forward to the visit, but not the food. I feel like I have my eating under control. I hope one meal out won't derail any progress I have in the works. I plan to eat slowly and bring half home for lunch or dinner tomorrow.
Not fun weather reporting from your area Paula.0 -
I sometimes forget about cortisol Shari, but you are absolutely correct about its role in hindering weight loss. There is a health talk show that I listen to on the radio on weekends, and one of the show's doctors I respect often supports this idea. I have been anxious my whole life and have struggled with weight for most of my life. Makes sense.
It was a good day for me for my food choices. I accomplished many (but not all) of my to do list items. I had pretty good energy for most of the day. We had an online church service tonight at 6 pm. I read for a while after that, but then felt tired and took a short nap. It helped, and I felt energized again afterward.0 -
I missed my reading time this past weekend since we were away. I am looking forward to getting into my books this weekend!
I had my lunch out and I stuck to eating half! I was super proud that I had some self control. I skimped out on dinner and my weight didn't go up. That is so good! Typically one meal out is an automatic 1-2 pound weight gain.
Looks like a beautiful day! Too bad I will be inside at the church office all day. I am excited to work from home on Friday. That will be wonderful.0 -
Hello! Noom had a lesson on stress and cortisol-I’ll have to see if I can look back and see what it said. I feel like I always have an underlying level of stress-like a constant low level and then, at times, things come up that increase it. I think I recall that belly fat is especially related to stress, and I have a lot of that! Paula, Noom does want a daily weigh in.
For the past 3 days we have had high levels of smoke from the forest fires and this time it is close to the ground. It looks like fog and impacts visibility. I’ve skipped a couple of days of dog walking because of it. I have entered dog shows this weekend. Since they are only an hour away, they won’t take up the entire day. I will need to prepare for extreme heat and possibly showing in the rain. Have a good rest of today and Friday!!0 -
I spoke with a friend who lives in NE Ohio today, and he mentioned the forest fires smoke too. We did have an air quality alert here, but the air didn't seem all that bad to me today. I was out for my nail appointment and did a curb side grocery pick up. John says he could smell the fire in the air. I didn't smell it at all. Good luck with your dog shows DW! Hope you have some good weather!
Shari, congrats on the portion control! That is a super non scale victory that actually showed up at the scale!
I did ok today but was lazy and didn't track my food. My hunger was manageable, and it was a pretty busy day for me. I am happy that we are stocked up with healthy groceries again. That should help keep me on track this weekend.
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