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  • 19shmoo69
    19shmoo69 Posts: 1,321 Member
    @JenAWhite here's another story for you. My son was just out of high school when he was there. Legally an adult but basically still a teen. While there the S. Korean ladies were always telling him "Jakk (Zakk) you so cute". Towards the end of the cycle he found out that they thought cute meant funny or humorous. He told his momma "that this whole time he thought they were saying I was cute but they were actually saying that I was funny". I think it stung a lil bit.

    A nice side note is the S. Koreans would take him to lunch at the buffet. They wouldn't let him eat the buffet. Since it was a Korean buffet they spoke to the owner and ended up always ordering from a separate menu. He said the food they got for him to eat was amazing.

    I have humorous story to share next time.
  • JenAWhite
    JenAWhite Posts: 136 Member
    19shmoo69 wrote: »
    @JenAWhite here's another story for you. My son was just out of high school when he was there. Legally an adult but basically still a teen. While there the S. Korean ladies were always telling him "Jakk (Zakk) you so cute". Towards the end of the cycle he found out that they thought cute meant funny or humorous. He told his momma "that this whole time he thought they were saying I was cute but they were actually saying that I was funny". I think it stung a lil bit.

    A nice side note is the S. Koreans would take him to lunch at the buffet. They wouldn't let him eat the buffet. Since it was a Korean buffet they spoke to the owner and ended up always ordering from a separate menu. He said the food they got for him to eat was amazing.

    I have humorous story to share next time.

    @19shmoo69 - Those are great details. We all have had disheartening teen experiences and can relate. Poor Zakk! Can't wait for the funny next one! I don't think I'd be good over there. Is Korean food pretty spicy?
  • sleepygirl79
    sleepygirl79 Posts: 217 Member
    Is there a way to determine the number of calories I should be taking in? Going by the site, even when I feel I eat well, I often end up over my intake.
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,142 Member
    Hi everyone! I had my eyes dilated this afternoon and reading is all wackadoo right now so I'm just wishing you all a happy Valentine's Day and let's have an awesome Wednesday! I've been watching Reality TV all day aside of getting some work done after I got home, I don't recall them staying dilated this long before (they broke my eyeballs, HALP!). I'm just joking, I'd say I'm off to bed but I can't read so I'll just watch another trashy TV show or something. I took gifts for my nephews over earlier so they'd called to thank me on speaker and Bill and I FaceTimed, we're doing the recipe tomorrow night after I get back from a meeting instead of tonight.

    No Zero Days
    -did overeat though most was healthy
    -great workouts, really doing well with weight lifting though having some increased pain
    -great liquid
  • 19shmoo69
    19shmoo69 Posts: 1,321 Member
    @JenAWhite it's like other foods it can be spicy if you want it to be.

    @sleepygirl79 I would do an internet search. If I remember correctly the best is a tdee calculator. It figures up your weeks worth of calories and then divide it by seven.
  • AmbersWay
    AmbersWay Posts: 324 Member
    @micaroo4 I love your Boz dog, so cute.

    @Cornanda Gus is adorable.

    @Brigit42 well done on this weeks loss.

    @shaunarlr83 I enjoy your family updates. It’s a blessing to have them nearby. Glad you got in some hiking time, I’m sure it’s a nice way to spend some time.

    @JenAWhite well done on your loss this week. I love the accountability help in this group. Thank you for finding my story inspiring. I’m proud of myself for not letting all the craziness get me down. I had the occasional “did this really happen” shed a few tears and moved along moments.

    @Katmary71 well for planting, it depends on what we’re looking to grow here. Lots of things go in during the fall, herbs we start indoors, then move them around the yard depending on the weather.

    I so understand a cry in the store. I was like room decor in my formal living room downstairs for months. I couldn’t get upstairs to help my youngest get ready for school. I remember when I was able to do stairs again. I was excited to have those mornings back.

    I hope your eyes are doing better today. Let us know how the recipe goes.

    @FushiaKat @Jen_967 @lrjogger1
    Congratulations on your losses this week 👏🏻🎉
    ——-
    4 days into working out and I’m still ticking. I do a pilates, cycling and a cool down session. I really like the pilates, it’s great for stretching your parts.

    No zeros, I managed some meal prep today (made my chicken sausage, burgers, shredded chicken), have been having daily rest time after lunch, closing my rings and did some more organizing (I swear it gets worse before it gets better).



  • trooworld
    trooworld Posts: 6,848 Member
    @davidji82 @txcritter69 @JenAWhite Way to get on the leaderboard, congratulations!!!

    @Brigit42 Thank you! I gotta keep up something! :D

    @19shmoo69 Awww, I'm glad you got to see the little fella and have a good visit. Congrats on the loss!!! Thanks for the backstory on Sofu. Jakk...what a cool name!

    @sleepygirl79 I'm right there with you for no willpower around chocolate. I am glad you were able to find something just right for your hubby. I have heard good things about the calorie numbers from this site: https://tdeecalculator.net/

    @Cornanda Unfortunately, no! But I got back on Monday late afternoon, went to work yesterday but had planned vacation hours from 11:30 on through the rest of the day, so I had some rest. I worked all weekend so I'm really looking forward to this weekend (which is a 3 day weekend for me!). I love Gus, what a cute pic!!! I don't think you can size photos on here.

    @askewcr @laurelfit57 @txcritter69 @sleepygirl79 @Brigit42 @JenAWhite @lrjogger1 @Jen_967 Congrats on the weightlosses!

    @tammymccrady6278 That sounds like a great day. Happy Anniversary!

    @laurelfit57 Ugh my migraines come to visit about once or twice a month usually but the weather in AZ was different than Southern California so I think it messed with me. :/ Thanks, I did have some fun! I hope you can get the sleep sorted out. I'm sure the weight loss struggle has to do with your lack of sleep.

    @Katmary71 I tried a microcurrent machine but I tried it for anxiety. It didn't help my anxiety. I think at the cost of those things, I'll stick with medication, it works but it is a lot cheaper! LOL Thanks for sharing. Sounds like a fun dinner with your neighbor. I hope dinner with Bill came out well. Great job with your no zeros!

    @AmbersWay Oh good. Thanks. Your story is amazing and inspiring. You are doing awesome and I know that the plateau will break if you keep up your hard work! Great job with your no zeros.

    @micaroo4 You must have been exhausted. I get up early, too, but not that early lol. Boz Bluedawg is adorable, great job!

    @bebthanie0825 But you are back! Keep fighting for it.

    @shaunarlr83 Wow, that hike sounds amazing! I'm sorry about your depression and gain. Yay for Mom saving the day! Hugs to you.

    @FushiaKat Congrats on the loss. That's good you are still tracking and enjoying things. I hope you had a good Valentine's Day!

    Hi all. I'm back from my work trip. I gained 2.6 lbs, that's what happens when you eat out for every meal. :/ Hopefully I can get some of it off by Friday. I'm so glad to be back! I hope you had a good V-Day yesterday. My husband is sick with a cold, so we didn't really celebrate...I made us a nice dinner (steak, baby potatoes in the air fryer, steamed broccoli) and that's about it. I'm finally caught up lol.

    MY NO-ZERO DAY WIN FROM YESTERDAY: I ate a healthy breakfast and ate veggies at dinner.

    My phrase for the year: "Every choice is another chance to change my health for the better."
  • Cornanda
    Cornanda Posts: 1,208 Member
    @bethanie0825 - You get right back up, dust yourself off and get going again. You've already got a good start.

    @shaunarlr1983 - :( about the funk. I'm glad you are feeling better and hope you can start work soon. Be really kind to yourself as you get settled in.

    @JenAWhite - Greendale for me- not too far away. I've been in FL for 14 years now and I do NOT miss the snow! Oooh, I'd love to see your Goldendoodle. I have faith you can get a pic on here, if I can do it. Gus was my husband's high school nickname..... :)

    @sleepygirl79- Glad your cupid butt got saved! I agree with you, it's pretty hard to hit my calorie goal that MFP set. I know I can adjust it. Not sure what I want to do about that yet.

    @Brigit42 - Chocolate is definitely a big temptation for me too.

    @Katmary71 - oh he knows how to get plenty of treats and also tons of belly rubs. :) And I hope that your eyeballs are unbroken.

    @19shmoo69 - Love the Korean stories and your grandson's name!

    @FushiaKat - That is a good trade off- yard work for nuts! Do you think you would have been able to do this yard work before the weight loss? You are killing it in maintenance, just like you did while losing.

    @AmbersWay - You are doing so great with your exercise! Keep up the good work! And yes, it does get worse before it gets better- you sort of have to make a big mess to get all the sorting done.

    @trooworld - glad you are back and will get some extra rest time this week.

    A little Gus story- He came to us with his favorite stuffed animal. It is people sized, and he only weighs 14 pounds, so it's pretty big for him. It must be in his crate, because he sleeps on it. He also pulls it out and attacks it at times. It seems to be a love/hate relationship?

    Not much new here. Trying to turn over a new leaf- set a few goals, tracking regularly, etc. Did GREAT on Monday. Blew it on Tuesday. Today is going OK. Stay tuned!

    Lisa


  • FushiaKat
    FushiaKat Posts: 551 Member
    @Cornanda I have not been able to do any yard work for a few years. We finally got my RA medication changed and it's working really well. Losing the weight has helped a lot. I find I can move easier now; bending is not a problem anymore. I can see my feet, and last week I noticed that my toes no longer touch. My shoes all feel too big for me. So even our feet get skinny too. I'm enjoying the yard work, it's hard work and today I only managed to trim two oleander bushes. They are really tall over 10 feet. We use them for privacy. Today I noticed that the guava tree I planted years ago is still there, but it hasn't grown any. It should have been really big by now. I love guavas. Maybe trimming back, the Oleanders so it can get more sunlight will help it to grow.

    I'm still trying to get homeowners insurance, what a hassle. Ours ends in April because the company we use no longer wants to do business in our area.
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,142 Member
    edited February 2023
    @AmbersWay I get the stair excitement, those things are awful when you're in bad physical shape. I'm so happy you can use them again! I'm in 9B growing zone so most perennial herbs can overwinter, I will get basil going soon though. I've learned the hard way stevia which is a pain to start can't handle our winters. The meal prep sounds good!

    @trooworld Yes the machines are pretty expensive! The nurse I went to tried it on both sides of me and one side made it worse but the other helped which was a little weird. I hope the extra pounds come off fast and your husband is feeling better soon.

    @Cornanda You've been doing awesome lately, keep up the great work! Hm wonder what Gus's story is with the stuffed animal, sounds like he likes it for the most part and it's his new favorite toy.

    @FushiaKat I'm glad your medication change went well and you're moving easier, that's great news! OK your feet really do get smaller, I remember when I got close to 100lbs down all my shoes were lose and being confused because I'd never heard of that. Shoes and purses are supposed to be safe areas, wth! I'm sorry to hear about the insurance company, that sounds very frustrating, hope something comes through soon.

    Hi team, hope you all had a great Wednesday! I did my workout then got some stuff done around the house then had a meeting tonight. I prepped dinner so it would be ready after my meeting for us to make and Bill decided to take a nap instead so I made it by myself, it came out pretty good (Bill and I aren't talking now though). The meeting went well, I have a board meeting tomorrow and we'll have to make some decisions about what we're doing for Big Day of Service which is a day people get together to do projects in the community. Let's have an awesome Thursday!

    No Zeros
    Ate healthy and under calories
    Great workout
    Good water
  • sleepygirl79
    sleepygirl79 Posts: 217 Member
    Ate kinda crappy today due to time constraints. Tried a beginner yoga tonight online for the 1st time ever. Wow! I didn’t think it would be such a workout. Felt good to get a good stretch. Hope to get eating back on track soon.
  • Brigit42
    Brigit42 Posts: 39 Member
    GabiV125 wrote: »
    Username: GabiV125
    Check in day- Thursday
    PW: 134.7
    CW: 134.2

    Speaking of pets, I made an appointment for mine to get his nails trimmed and get a bath this week, because he was reeking, seriously. I I didn’t pay attention to the fact that was Valentine’s Day, but I should have. The good groomers were on dates and the ones working were probably employed for 10 minutes. I told them about 5 times that is a sweet dog, just very wiggly. Soooo. At one point the dog was over one guy’s shoulder, legs sticking up, twisting and moving wildly, the other guy was in front ready to catch the dog while he was attached by his neck to that pole. I was there so they couldn’t scream but there was a lot of sweating.
    I didn’t laugh although I wanted to, so no-zero?
    Here’s the hero:
    Have a good week everyone!vwb264cy6wv7.jpeg

    Love your dog! I wish you would have taken a video of his bath. I bet it was hilarious.
  • trooworld
    trooworld Posts: 6,848 Member
    @Cornanda Thanks! That is so cute about Gus! Thanks for sharing. Daisy has a favorite stuffed animal, it's one of those lambs. Keep fighting the good fight, Lisa!

    @Katmary71 That is weird. Thanks, I'm .8 lbs lighter today, so heading in the right direction! :D Hubby still sick. I'm sorry about the fight with Bill. I hope you guys can work it out. Good no zero day wins!

    @sleepygirl79 I love yoga, it does feel good to stretch.

    @GabiV125 Congrats on the loss! What a cute pupper! I'm glad the nail ordeal worked out. When we take Daisy, it's a mess she is so bad lol.

    Hi all. I was so busy at work yesterday but I am working from home the rest of the week, so that's good. I can't tell you how happy I am to be back eating my own home-cooked meals. I look forward to going to the grocery store on Saturday and getting healthy groceries. I'm going this morning for a few things, but not the full amount. I have lost 0.8 lbs since yesterday and hope more of the gain comes off by tomorrow.

    MY NO-ZERO DAY WIN FROM YESTERDAY: I drank more water than the day before.

    My phrase for the year: "Every choice is another chance to change my health for the better."
  • JenAWhite
    JenAWhite Posts: 136 Member
    My No-Zero Day Win today - I finally went to read the No-Zero day explanation at the beginning of Feb. Team post! I couldn't figure out what you were all talking about. So I traveled to work through the adventurous snow storm that is supposed to dump 8 inches of snow when all finished today, (all schools closed), and sat with my coffee and read this awesome post. Now I get what several of you are talking about. https://meganeholstein.com/the-no-zero-days-productivity-mindset-might-change-your-life/
  • sleepygirl79
    sleepygirl79 Posts: 217 Member
    @GabiV125 your pup is sooo cute! If I was closer, I’d be coming for some snuggles.
  • Cornanda
    Cornanda Posts: 1,208 Member
    @FushiaKat - that is such great news about your med. And even your toes are skinny now- Wow! I bet it feels good to be outside getting your yard pretty- it does my soul a lot of good when I spend time outdoors.

    @katmary71- Sorry to hear that you and Bill are not talking..... :(

    @sleepygirl79- keep me posted on how you like yoga- i'm thinking of adding some to my routine.

    @GabiV125 - Oh my goodness, that sounds like quite the experience. No wonder your pooch is tired. He's adorable.

    @trooworld - yay for healthy groceries. And I hope your weight keeps dropping.

    @JenAWhite - glad you made it to work safely and enjoyed the no zero post!

    Not much new here today!

    Lisa

  • GabiV125
    GabiV125 Posts: 3,128 Member
    @Brigit42, @sleepygirl79 , @Cornanda, thank you.
    He’s sweet , very cuddly and super tolerant of everything except having his paws handled by strangers . Must be the pug in him @trooworld , right?
    Long, cold and rainy days here, sorry for changing the course of the talks for a moment.
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,142 Member
    @sleepygirl79 Yoga can be really hard, it's definitely a great workout. What instructor was it, was it YouTube?

    @GabiV125 Your dog is beautiful, glad he's no longer stinky and trimmed, sounds like he gave everyone a workout!

    @trooworld Glad you're back home and losing the extra weight, I hope more comes off too! Have fun shopping, I love stocking the fridge with healthy stuff.

    @JenAWhite That's the ultimate No Zero day reading about No Zeros, haha! Wow be careful with the weather there and stay warm!

    Hi team! Hope everyone had a great Thursday. I'm worn out, have a terrific Friday!

    No Zero Days
    -ate healthy and under calories
    -great workout (cardio, abs and upper body, stretching)
    -great water
  • trooworld
    trooworld Posts: 6,848 Member
    @JenAWhite Oh I'm so sorry! I am going to post it at the beginning of every month for those that don't know what we are talking about. So, if anyone ever needs to re-read it, just go to the beginning of the month. Good luck with your travels, and be safe!!!

    @Cornanda Thanks. It did drop a bit but is still up a little from last week.

    @GabiV125 YES indeed! LOL My pug doesn't like getting her nails done and I think it takes two groomers to do it lol. I hope your weather improves. I'm such a wimp when it comes to weather, I'm complaining that it is 43F outside here but then again, we don't have a heater. I do have an electric wrap that I put around me while I am working.

    @Katmary71 Thank you! A little more came off but not enough. :/ Great no zeros, Kat.

    @DrewsAnna Congrats on the loss! Hey, every once in a while, pizza can happen. You had it and STILL lost, that's proof! ;) Your choices are amazing sounding.

    @davors19 Congrats on the loss!

    @Ftofit I'm glad you are feeling better.

    Hi all. I'm making my way back to a healthy life. I ate pretty well yesterday. I did have a slight gain from the previous week but I am determined more of it will come off. I'm making Black Pepper Beef (a stir-fry) tonight. I will try to "healthify" it as best as I can: https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/black-pepper-beef/

    MY NO-ZERO DAY WIN FROM YESTERDAY: I tracked 75% of what I ate yesterday, I had a healthy breakfast, and I had salad for dinner.

    My phrase for the year: "Every choice is another chance to change my health for the better."
  • trooworld
    trooworld Posts: 6,848 Member
    edited February 2023
    I don't know who else besides me needs to see this but here it is...(pretend the hill is going down lol)

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