my accountability thread Day one
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THIS!! Let's get those last 5-10 pounds off !!Marla86336 wrote: »l. Let's stick together and get it done!
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On track yesterday! Yes, let's just not quick until we complete our goal.0
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I am feeling discouraged; I know what I ought to be doing, but do not have my heart into caring anymore. I don’t have energy to move this body. I get tired of continually having to push myself. I have an ablation procedure scheduled for the end of September. It is also the time of year that little by little there is less sunlight, and I often become depressed. I am sorry to be such a Debbie downer. I appreciate everyone for your inputs
I am still logging my meals and feel great about that.1 -
@SweetHeart1299 I am sorry you are feeling this way. I understand this and when I am not eating healthy I tend to get very depressed. It is a very hard cycle to break. I don't have much advice for you but I wanted you to know I feel your pain and am sorry you are feeling down. I try to take it one day at a time. When I get some momentum (a week or so) it seems like my fog/depression will start to lift. It is hard to exercise and eat healthy when feeling down. I am kinda feeling like this today as i had a restless night with insomnia.1
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Wednesday is my weigh-in day. Down 2.8#. On track. I like to plan and log my food into MFP. That seems to help me monitor what I'm eating. I remember years ago our WW Leader would always say: "If you bite, write it". Still rings true today.
Sweetheart: I think most overeaters deal with depression. That's our go-to for comfort. Have you tried eliminating sugar for a week to see if that helps?
Sarah:I can relate to feeling like crap when a peaceful night is not to be had. It just makes for a very challenging day.0 -
Way to go Marla on losing 2.8!! Is that in one week time? I am down one pound but I think it may be water weight. Still struggling with sleep. It is so crazy when I am eating healthy (less junk food and less carb) I struggle with insomnia. When I eat terrible...I sleep well. Like a sugar coma but I know it is not healthy.Marla86336 wrote: »Wednesday is my weigh-in day. Down 2.8#. On track. I like to plan and log my food into MFP. That seems to help me monitor what I'm eating. I remember years ago our WW Leader would always say: "If you bite, write it". Still rings true today.
Sweetheart: I think most overeaters deal with depression. That's our go-to for comfort. Have you tried eliminating sugar for a week to see if that helps?
Sarah:I can relate to feeling like crap when a peaceful night is not to be had. It just makes for a very challenging day.
Sweetheart I like Marla's idea about eliminating sugar for a week. I know that helps me. Wish you all he best and hoping you feel better soon.
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Sarah - yes, 2.8 in one week. However, I had very serious alergy related food poisoning on Monday night. I'm sure you know what happens with that event. It was a loss but I expect a gain next week when my body regains hydration etc.2
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Congratulations Marla! A loss is a loss. By logging and planning, you may not gain it all back.
Sorry Sarah that you are dealing with insomnia. I can also relate. Last night I did not have a snack and I slept well just not enough; I feel good because of it, but I have been awake since 5:30 and hungry. I will have break-fast shortly. I seem to go in cycles where I can go without sugars….it is like my body still functions to my hormones. Or for some the moon cycle. I am feeling some better. I was told years ago to get out for a walk cloudy or sunshine which helps the endorphins. I did that yesterday and it helped. I think a lot of my problem is I compare myself to 10, 20, etc. years ago.
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Hello Friends! Ya'll are great encouragement for me. We have been gone for 6 weeks traveling, not all bad eating because we rented a VRBO and grilled and steamed a lot of our meals. But it seems to be impossible to stay within a calorie goal when eating out. Grilled shrimp and mixed veggies at Outback just didn't seem to fill me up. I got a side of rice and bam! Over goal! I will try to be more consistent in posting now that we are home. I'm hoping to do a half marathon in December, and I am debating spending way too much money to get a running coach, but I think that will also help me eat better.
Sarah, I am so sorry you are still dealing with your insomnia. Have you had any sleep tests done. My son said his insurance paid for his. I hate it when I can't sleep but it doesn't happen very often with me.
Tomorrow is my weigh in day so I will see what I gained while I was gone. Not going to be pretty.
Marla, I like the mantra, What if I didn't quit. Thanks for sharing. I'm stealing it!!!0 -
Good Friday Morning!
It's weigh in day for me. I weighed myself the day we left for our excursion even though I know I ate way to much the night before: Thursday, July 14 - 129.4 (Wed-126.4, Tues-126.4, Mon-126.8). Today is weigh in day for me: Friday, August 25 - 129.0. So, I gained a few pounds, but I am going to get those few off soon. Then I hope to lose the 5-10 that have been hanging around my belly!
Going to they gym to run on the dreadmill this morning! With a few stretches and abs thrown in!
I hope everyone has a wonderful Friday and DO NOT USE THE WEEKEND AS AN EXCUSE! (Reminder to myself)1 -
Hello everyone, I'm still on track. Got up and out early this morning to get a one hour walk done before it rained.
Beverly: A few pounds gain considering you were travelling for 6+weeks. I'd say that is awesome! You will have that off in no time.
Sweetheart: Good that you started walking. I seem to sleep better on the days I've been on a walk.
Sarah: how are you doing?1 -
Hello Beautiful People!
@BeverlyW1108 welcome back and if you only gained a few pounds the whole time you were on vacation is a WIN. Those last 5-10 pounds are so stubborn aren't they?? @ Marla that is interesting to hear that these last pounds should be no more difficult to get off. I have been doing really well. Not really losing but I am eating healthy and that is good for me. I did go out to eat yesterday to lunch with friends and I had this beautiful quinoa bowl with all these beautiful vegetables and it did put 2lbs on me! yikes! Hoping it was just water weight and will come off tomorrow.
@sweetheart....I hope you are feeling more upbeat. So easy to get down when we are not eating well. At least for me it is.
It is so hot here that there is not much you can do outside. Next week the temp is going to drop and that will be much nicer. I wanted to walk last night but the temp was 98!! Today I am babysitting new granddaughter and excited to see her.
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God's Morning!
I hope everyone is doing good! I have stayed below my calorie goal of 1200 for 3 days in a row. I'm shooting for 4! I can do it! Can you? Yesterday was a rest day for exercise, today we are going back to the gym and the dreadmill! It is supposed to be a few degrees cooler tomorrow. Fingers crossed we can run outside without having a heat stroke!
Hunger is the Best Seasoning!
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BeverlyW1108 wrote: »God's Morning!
I hope everyone is doing good! I have stayed below my calorie goal of 1200 for 3 days in a row. I'm shooting for 4! I can do it! Can you? Yesterday was a rest day for exercise, today we are going back to the gym and the dreadmill! It is supposed to be a few degrees cooler tomorrow. Fingers crossed we can run outside without having a heat stroke!
Hunger is the Best Seasoning!
Have a Great Day!
Hunger is the Best Seasoning! I love this and is so very true. My mom (who was a widow for many years) used to say "food tastes better when eating it with someone." So true! That is great Beverly you have stayed below 1200 for 3 days! WOW! That is something. I am not too good at tracking but do usually eat about 1800 a day otherwise I am prone to binge which is my big downfall. I have been eating healthy for 7 days now and feel amazing. Sleep is going OK which really helps. If I get 5 hours intermittent sleep that is good for me.
Do any of you do intermittent fasting? I am thinking of trying that in a week or so. What do you all think?
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Good Morning All!
I've completed day 4 of eating under my calorie goal. Today will be day 5!
I am anxious to go run outside for the first time since in forever, so I don't have much time to post.
I hope everyone is sticking to their plan. I know you can do it.
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Hi - this is my first time trying to find people to help me with support in losing weight. I’m about 50 pounds overweight and for now want to work on losing my first 20 pounds.
I’m trying to figure out how to get some friends to help me. I’m in my 60s and would appreciate connecting with ladies in my age group with a similar amount of weight to lose. My husband never had a weight issue, so I’m on my own at home with this weight loss thing.0 -
Hi - this is my first time trying to find people to help me with support in losing weight. I’m about 50 pounds overweight and for now want to work on losing my first 20 pounds.
I’m trying to figure out how to get some friends to help me. I’m in my 60s and would appreciate connecting with ladies in my age group with a similar amount of weight to lose. My husband never had a weight issue, so I’m on my own at home with this weight loss thing.
Darla! Welcome! We got you covered! I hope we can all support you. I am in my 60's too so you are not alone.
Beverly- good for you! Keep up the good work. I am on day 8 I think of eating healthy and I do feel so much better. I want to keep this streak going. Eating a lot of healthy food.
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Welcome Daria! I am also a senior! You found good company with this group.
I now have 28 consecutive days under my calorie limit.
I also walk 1 hour every day. (unless there is lightning and thunder)
The weight is coming off as long as I am consistent with eating and exercise.
It takes a little longer because post menopause a woman's metabolism slows down. But it will happen.
Sounds like everyone is doing great.
Sarah I've been intermittent fasting since April. I found lots of info on YouTube and decided to give it a go. So far, I like it.1 -
Happy Monday morning everyone! Thank you Marla and Sarah for your encouragement. Also, it sounds like you, Beverly, are doing well. Glad you are back from vacation. It can be hard on those that are trying to loose weight.
I am feeling much better than I did last week. I took your advice about watching my sugars; I enjoy my bread and butter, so have cut back on that as well. I do not have a specific day to weigh in as I got out of the habit. I struggle with the when…before bathroom time or after…in the morning or evening before going to bed. I know it needs to be consistent. If, I have had a bad week, I will avoid the scale like the plague. I need to give myself a good talking to 🤗 Until next time have a wonderful day!0 -
Welcome Darla…I am over 65 and could do with loosing 50lbs. But right now I seem to go up a bit and then down a bit. Recording my meals has been a great benefit. I do need to move more, but the arthritis is a discouragement. What use to be an hour walk is now 20-30 minutes, depends very much on the day. I find this group of people helpful and encouraging.🤗1
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Happy to have you join us Darla! Keep coming back, we will be here for you! I'm 65 and been watching what I eat my entire adult life, well, off and on
Marla, Wow, 28 days, that is awesome. Isn't it funny how if we do what we know we need to do then it works! I've made 5 days now and I have had a couple weak moments, but I gritted my teeth, literally!, and stuck to it. I'm going to make it 7 days for sure!
Sarah, Intermittent fasting wasn't for me. I personally do best with several low-calorie meals during the day. Also, because I'm trying to lose weight right now I'm focused more om low-calorie than healthy. I know that is not the best for me but I can overeat healthy and gain weight so I have to be careful.
Sweatheart, Bread and butter, oh my! I had extra calories to eat for dinner and I splurged on 2 pieces of low calorie bread with country crock (measured to not go over my calorie goal). It was so good and will keep me happy for at least a week! Hubby likes his sugar but carbs and fat are definitely my weakness.
I hope everyone has a Wonderful Day!1 -
Thanks all for the warm welcome!
Any support is appreciated.
BTW the spelling of my name is Daria, with an “i”. 😀0 -
Marla86336 wrote: »Welcome Daria! I am also a senior! You found good company with this group.
I now have 28 consecutive days under my calorie limit.
I also walk 1 hour every day. (unless there is lightning and thunder)
The weight is coming off as long as I am consistent with eating and exercise.
It takes a little longer because post menopause a woman's metabolism slows down. But it will happen.
Sounds like everyone is doing great.
Sarah I've been intermittent fasting since April. I found lots of info on YouTube and decided to give it a go. So far, I like it.
Thank you for the warm welcome Marla! I know if I persevere and work toward supporting myself with good choices and good supportive people I will get back on track and start losing weight again. I’m currently looking into getting some personal training sessions set up. That’s always been a great motivator for me.0 -
Good Morning MFP Fam!
Daria, so sorry I misspelled your name!
I went over my calorie goal by 25 yesterday, grrrrr. So I made it 5 days under 1200. I will start again today. I have an appointment set up with a personal running coach this afternoon, I hope she can answer the questions I have so I can sign up for this extra motivation!
The weather has cooled a little here in NW Louisiana. It felt like fall yesterday and I loved running outside.
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Hello my lovely friends, Weigh-In Wednesday: = up .6#. I expected that after food poisoning influenced abnormal loss last week.
I have walked 1 hour for 7 days in a row! It's been cooler than normal and definitely feels like fall not summer. It's my challenge to keep the walks going and of course keep the calories on track.
Beverly - if you decide to hire a personal coach that will be super accountability for you. You'll sail over that finish line lighter and faster.
Sweetheart - would you like to weigh in on Wednesday with me? I weigh myself when I get up after my bathroom visit. It would be a set day, same time every week for you. You don't have to report the results unless you want to. You could just write it in your food journal to keep track.
Best of a healthy day to all.
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Good Morning All!
I did fill in my food diary yesterday. I was over my 1200 calories by a couple hundred. Late last night I proceeded to eat some cookies. (After diary was complete and didn’t add in these extra cookies). Darn…. I’m still struggling with not eating in the evening. Hopefully I’ll make more effort not to eat after dinner tonight.
I did sign up to work with a personal trainer beginning next week. Friday morning I’m going to begin an exercise class as well.
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Hi All: It sounds like everyone is doing well. I think I am almost at two weeks with no sugar and eating healthy. Like you Darla it is so hard after dinner. Sometimes I go for a walk just to get my mind off of eating and it helps!3
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BeverlyW1108 wrote: »Good Morning MFP Fam!
Daria, so sorry I misspelled your name!
I went over my calorie goal by 25 yesterday, grrrrr. So I made it 5 days under 1200. I will start again today. I have an appointment set up with a personal running coach this afternoon, I hope she can answer the questions I have so I can sign up for this extra motivation!
The weather has cooled a little here in NW Louisiana. It felt like fall yesterday and I loved running outside.
I hope everyone has a Good Day!
I would count over by 25 as a win and within your margin of logging error. Keep the streak going!1 -
TGIF! And that is not an excuse to overeat
Today was weigh in for me and I've lost 2.4 pounds from last week. I think I'm back to my pre trip weight but still am 7 pounds up from when I retired, October 1, 2019. I would really like to lose between 3-5 of those pounds. My meeting for questions regarding my running coach didn't work out. I'm not sure if they didn't show (because it said waiting for host), or if I forgot how to do a Zoom meeting. It seemed pretty straight forward.
I hope everyone has a busy weekend that keeps our minds off of eating!!!
Thanks Summer, but over is over and if I allow 25 then next time it could be more. I'm on day #2 now!1 -
Good morning, here it is the start of another month. There is 4.2# less of me than on 8/1. I'm coming down the home stretch. I am going to stay on track for the month of September. Who wants to join me?
Beverly: down 2.4# in one week is wonderful. Good for you!
Being consistent (even when the motivation wanes) wins the race. (Heard this on YouTube)1
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