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I've had a busy lady few days but good. We dog sat our son's 2 dogs. Then yesterday, as usual, I got up early, grabbed my breakfast and took off walking. While walking, my brother called. He was in Missoula and wanted to meet at Cracker Barrel for breakfast. Ugh! We went down there. Breakfast is the worst meal at most restaurants. I got pancakes off the kids menu. It was the lightest I could go.
I still managed to stay within my calorie range. But I had a very light lunch (protein drink and banana). Peppers and carrots for snacks. Chicken Vegetable Soup for dinner and a salad. Our son came back to get his dogs and do a little repair work on our house.
You definitely were a busy lady. You did great with your choices!0 -
Today was a very stressful day. Hubby had his Angiogram today. Due to Covid I was not able to stay with him. He called often to keep me updated. Not sure if that helped or not. Glad to report he has no blockages. Stayed with in calories as I did not eat much after breakfast. When I am stressed I want to eat junk even when I am not hungry and don't really want to eat. So I choose carefully what I was going to eat even if it wasn't really healthy. Tomorrow is rest, weigh and TOPS day.0
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Today was a very stressful day. Hubby had his Angiogram today. Due to Covid I was not able to stay with him. He called often to keep me updated. Not sure if that helped or not. Glad to report he has no blockages. Stayed with in calories as I did not eat much after breakfast. When I am stressed I want to eat junk even when I am not hungry and don't really want to eat. So I choose carefully what I was going to eat even if it wasn't really healthy. Tomorrow is rest, weigh and TOPS day.
I'm glad that all is well with your husband.1 -
I walked early this morning as usual. Then I puttered around the house. This afternoon did not go as I thought.
First, Malia called to say she was due for work and her battery was dead. So we dropped everything and went to help her. She was a little late for work, but she had called ahead to let them know.
On the way to help her, we discovered that our pickup had a bad shimmy. When we got home, Robert called to make an appointment for a wheel alignment. He was told the there was an opening NOW. So off we went. It turned out, it didn't need an alignment. One of the tires had separated. The tires would have needed replaced within a couple months, before winter anyway. So we decided to get new tires. That was expensive! But it's done!
Afterwards, Robert took me out to eat. I had a shrimp garden salad, with raspberry vinaigrette. Pretty good and low calorie!1 -
I walked early this morning as usual. Then I puttered around the house. This afternoon did not go as I thought.
First, Malia called to say she was due for work and her battery was dead. So we dropped everything and went to help her. She was a little late for work, but she had called ahead to let them know.
On the way to help her, we discovered that our pickup had a bad shimmy. When we got home, Robert called to make an appointment for a wheel alignment. He was told the there was an opening NOW. So off we went. It turned out, it didn't need an alignment. One of the tires had separated. The tires would have needed replaced within a couple months, before winter anyway. So we decided to get new tires. That was expensive! But it's done!
Afterwards, Robert took me out to eat. I had a shrimp garden salad, with raspberry vinaigrette. Pretty good and low calorie!
That definitely turned out to be a busy day. Glad you were available to help Malia. Also glad you were able to get the truck tires fixed before they gave up completely.0 -
Today was a great day! Rest, weigh and TOPS day! Down 1.25 lbs! Our whole group of members that were at the meeting today were in the black. Visited with friends today.1
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Here I am at the end of the day again. As usual, I got up early and walked. I miss seeing the sunrise now, because it's after I'm done walking. I get my calorie burned amount from Fitbit. It calculates it by pulse and oxygen levels (how hard I push myself), as well as distance. I don't do a leisurely walk.
The rest of the day, I puttered around the house. I did walk to the store which is really close. I wanted to pick up a few item. Today is the last day this week to get sale items for the sale price.
Tomorrow morning, I go to TOPS. I was just looking at the new TOPS News for a program. I think we'll do the article on what to do with old clothes that don't fit anymore (page 82-83).1 -
Here I am at the end of the day again. As usual, I got up early and walked. I miss seeing the sunrise now, because it's after I'm done walking. I get my calorie burned amount from Fitbit. It calculates it by pulse and oxygen levels (how hard I push myself), as well as distance. I don't do a leisurely walk.
The rest of the day, I puttered around the house. I did walk to the store which is really close. I wanted to pick up a few item. Today is the last day this week to get sale items for the sale price.
Tomorrow morning, I go to TOPS. I was just looking at the new TOPS News for a program. I think we'll do the article on what to do with old clothes that don't fit anymore (page 82-83).
You're doing awesome! I don't always get to see the sun rise on my walks either. I just got mine today some really great articles.0 -
Today was a great day! Struggled a little to get my workout done. Come to find out I did the wrong one lol. Oh well no big deal. Really enjoying the new TOPS News.0
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Today was a very productive day! Got caught up on multiple things even though still have lots to do. Completed all my workouts too. Last night had a bigger before bed and messed up my calories. Oh well.0
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We did do the article What to do with Old Clothes and the New You. It was humorous, yet good information and full of encouragement. I told everyone what I did with my big clothes. I had a yard sale and I told customers that I wore all the big clothes and I belonged to TOPS. We didn't get any new members with it but I tried.
Our TOPS meeting wasn't the best. We called it a Red Letter Day. In other words, we all gained a small amount. I told everyone that we all have something to work on this week. I also told everyone that I plan to be the Loser of the Week next week.
I read the following on Facebook the other day:
I want to lose weight.
I know how to lose weight.
I don't want to to what I need to do to lose weight.
I want to lose weight.
The 3rd statement is the biggest reason why people can't seem to lose weight. Getting beyond that is the hardest part to losing weight and maintaining it. Sometimes, I feel like it's me.1 -
I got an email from Sparkguy today. It was all about Spark360. He claimed it was a lot like the old Sparkpeople. There was more to it. I'd have to read it again. One thing it said was it has the points. I'm not sure that is a good thing.
For me, the Sparkpoints became too big of a focus. So much so, that the whole Spark People site became more about points than anything and became a time sucker. I don't want to go back to that.
Just some random thoughts.1 -
We did do the article What to do with Old Clothes and the New You. It was humorous, yet good information and full of encouragement. I told everyone what I did with my big clothes. I had a yard sale and I told customers that I wore all the big clothes and I belonged to TOPS. We didn't get any new members with it but I tried.
Our TOPS meeting wasn't the best. We called it a Red Letter Day. In other words, we all gained a small amount. I told everyone that we all have something to work on this week. I also told everyone that I plan to be the Loser of the Week next week.
I read the following on Facebook the other day:
I want to lose weight.
I know how to lose weight.
I don't want to to what I need to do to lose weight.
I want to lose weight.
The 3rd statement is the biggest reason why people can't seem to lose weight. Getting beyond that is the hardest part to losing weight and maintaining it. Sometimes, I feel like it's me.
I am sure you will all work hard this week to better yourselves. Our group is having a clothing swap at the end of October. Anything that doesn't get taken will be donated. I struggled with the third statement a lot for years. Now it happens occasionally.0 -
I got an email from Sparkguy today. It was all about Spark360. He claimed it was a lot like the old Sparkpeople. There was more to it. I'd have to read it again. One thing it said was it has the points. I'm not sure that is a good thing.
For me, the Sparkpoints became too big of a focus. So much so, that the whole Spark People site became more about points than anything and became a time sucker. I don't want to go back to that.
Just some random thoughts.
I agree about the points. It would have been great if they would have been more useful.0 -
Today was a great day! Productive but not as productive as planned. Got all my workouts done early. Hubby wanted to play cards so we did instead of cleaning.0
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I didn't get everything done that I wanted to get done. The weather is changing and it's cold or at least it's feels cold. It was in the mid 60s F. I don't like the cold.
I got 24,000 steps today. At least that was productive! lol We had cauliflower pizza for dinner tonight. I added Canadian Bacon and Pineapple.1 -
I didn't get everything done that I wanted to get done. The weather is changing and it's cold or at least it's feels cold. It was in the mid 60s F. I don't like the cold.
I got 24,000 steps today. At least that was productive! lol We had cauliflower pizza for dinner tonight. I added Canadian Bacon and Pineapple.
I have noticed that even with the sun out the shade is cool. Fall is coming! Great job on your steps! Dinner sounds great!0 -
Today was a slightly off day but productive! Chose to go for my morning walk when I got home from taking Mom to the farmers market. This threw my day off. So did not do my main workout. Hoping to get it done tomorrow with my other workout.0
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Today was a great productive day! Caught up on some chores, got all my workouts done including the one I didn't do yesterday, some reading, and crafting. Oh and of course can't forget about football🏈!
Hoping tomorrow is just as good!0 -
Good Evening Everyone!
Today was a great day but not as productive as yesterday. Had to go vote for the federal election in Canada. Completed all planned workouts and feeling drained. Tomorrow is rest and weigh day. Also looking forward to my TOPS meeting tomorrow.0 -
I missed coming in yesterday. Malia, out granddaughter stopped in for a visit. She is the one that lived with us for almost 2 years.
Did you ever get aquainted with Akelly in Spark People? She was one of my first SP friends. I sent her an email last night to see how she is doing. She responded this morning. She's not doing well. She lost her husband to cancer a year ago. Then she was forced to move because she couldn't afford the rent. She ended up moving to a different state. She's missing her home, husband, and dealing with depression. She's lost a lot of weight and now wants to give up. But she holds onto how proud her husband was of her weight loss.
I ran an errand this morning. It took all morning. I hadn't planned that, so I didn't get everything done today that I wanted to get done.
That's one of the reasons I like to walk early on the morning. It's done before anything can get in the way.1 -
I missed coming in yesterday. Malia, out granddaughter stopped in for a visit. She is the one that lived with us for almost 2 years.
Did you ever get aquainted with Akelly in Spark People? She was one of my first SP friends. I sent her an email last night to see how she is doing. She responded this morning. She's not doing well. She lost her husband to cancer a year ago. Then she was forced to move because she couldn't afford the rent. She ended up moving to a different state. She's missing her home, husband, and dealing with depression. She's lost a lot of weight and now wants to give up. But she holds onto how proud her husband was of her weight loss.
I ran an errand this morning. It took all morning. I hadn't planned that, so I didn't get everything done today that I wanted to get done.
That's one of the reasons I like to walk early on the morning. It's done before anything can get in the way.
I figured something important came up. No big deal. I hope it was a great visit with your granddaughter.
Hugs for your friend. I do hope she doesn't give up. I never met her on Sparks. Maybe she would be willing to join our group. Even if she is not with TOPS. It might help keep her motivated and feel more connected to people.
I have those days where life just gets in the way and takes longer than planned. All we can do is our best.0 -
Today is rest, weigh and TOPS day! Gained 2 lbs. A little frustrating as I thought I did really well. Lots of different things it could be so not going to stress about it. Next week will be better!
I am also scheduled to do program near the end of October. Lots of Ideas running through my head. I want it to be educational but fun at the same time. If any one has suggestions that would be great. It can even be a program you enjoyed from your TOPS group.0 -
I have TOPS tomorrow morning. I'm not sure how I'll do. I still have to prepare a lesson.
I paid bills this morning, after my walk. Then I tackled some paper work for TOPS. We have one member (I call her Skinny Minnie), that I'm not sure why she joined TOPS and she never comes to meetings. Her membership is due in October. I'm almost hoping she doesn't re-new.
This afternoon, I puttered around the house.
Our visit with Malia was good. I gave her a couple pictures of her when she was a baby. It brought a smile to her face.1 -
Today is rest, weigh and TOPS day! Gained 2 lbs. A little frustrating as I thought I did really well. Lots of different things it could be so not going to stress about it. Next week will be better!
I am also scheduled to do program near the end of October. Lots of Ideas running through my head. I want it to be educational but fun at the same time. If any one has suggestions that would be great. It can even be a program you enjoyed from your TOPS group.
I'm sure you'll do fine with the program. Our group is such a small group. The leader has always done it in our chapter. I usually do something out of TOPS News. Sometimes out of Spark People. Sigh! We'll, I might try MyFitnessPal articles. The article in TOPS News about what to do with old clothes when the don't fit the new you. It's cute, with humor and and good information. I added something I did. I had a yard sale with my large clothes and told everyone that I belong to TOPS and I used to wear all those clothes. Some of them was really hard to give up, but I did it!
I wish I could be a close friend with Akelly, more than what an internet friend can give. She lives on the east coast.1 -
Today was a very rainy chilly day. Got creative to make up for my walk I normally take each day. Did marching, rebound jogging and a HIIT Walk Video. Also did my planned exercise.0
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Rainy on and off all day. Also chilly enough to turn on the heat. Went for my walk as it was only misting and my body wanted to go. Stopped before I got home and only had wet toes. Completed all other workouts planned for today. Last night tried making air fryer apple chips. Did not work for me. Burnt some and others weren't done. Went back to doing them in the oven on low and slow. Read the MFP blog about how much water we should be drinking. Really informational and took lots of notes. May use it as a program and add to it.0
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I walked early yesterday and this morning. I think that's my favorite time of day. There is a new walker in the early morning. It's an overweight man, about 50 or 60ish. I'm guessing it's doctor ordered and he's like me, he likes the early morning. There is also 2 other women that walk at that time.
I discovered that if I walk later in the morning, someone will always want to stop and chat. When I'm walking, I'm doing a workout. When you stop, it stops the rhythm and heart rate.
I didn't get in yesterday. We have church Wednesday nights now, so I have a little time crunch. I was also busy yesterday all day long.1
