my accountability thread Day one

BeverlyW1108

God’s Morning!
Checking in today. We are driving to Pike’s Peak today and staying 2 nights. I should be able to check in but if not y’all keep up the good work without me😂
Don’t do nothing just because you can’t do everything.

amreing

Safe travels @BeverlyW1108! Sounds like an awesome vacation! I love those types of vacays where you come home exhausted! 😆

I’ve relaxed a bit w my food logging this weekend, but trying to at least stick to some basic guidelines and not go off rails. At the very least, I jotted down in the notes section, what I had for meals, still sticking to a 12 hour fast 😆, drinking plenty of water (no alcohol), eating mostly veges/fruit and protein, little or no bread, trying to move everyday…

Tomorrow’s Monday, so I’m going to be better this week with my food diary.
Three weeks now.
Tempted to weigh in tomorrow… just don’t want to be disappointed…. Wait another week? Or weigh in?

sarah7591

Hi All! I just lost a big long reply to all of you! Oh rats! I am home from vacation and had a great time. It was so hot at the beach. What is happening to our lovely planet???? These record heat waves just keep getting worse. Anyhow I am happy to be back on track. Day 1 for me. I did gain 3 lbs but that is OK. I feel so much better and have more energy when I eat healthy and exercise
@courtneyc03 So glad you are here to join us! Thank you for being here.
@amreing I love your idea of small goals. That is great advice and I think is something that will help me out! Let's get a swim in today!
@healtheirorbust I am so sorry to hear you have not been feeling well. I am assuming you will remove gluten (?) from your diet? I sure hope it helps. Let us know how you do.
@Viridian1539 I am glad things are going well. Love the idea of making a meal plan. I am going to do that this week. If I have healthy food in the house and plan for meal I can eat healthy.
@BeverlyW1108 Love your advice on the goals! I love those steps and will try to write that all down today (journal) and hope that will help with accountability. Your trip sounds great! I am so happy you can do this! Is it scorching hot there as well? Here in the south it is unbearable at times.
I am on day one of eating healthy and I hope to continue all week. I know each day I will feel better. I just feel so lethargic if I don't eat well. It takes my body a few days to adjust to good food.
Have a great day everyone. Going to send this quick before it gets lost again. Sorry if there are typos!

Viridian1539

@BeverlyW1108 I was tired, but it was well worth it! And I could tell my energy is way better than past years. By next year, I'm sure I'll have no problems with keeping up all week! Might even volunteer at some of the other local churches next year too - it's a great way to force myself to stay on a daily workout plan lol

For you and @sarah7591 who asked, the meal plan went really well. I had to make some alterations on days when I didn't have time to cook, or was invited to my Mum's for dinner, but I'm pleased the first week started out well. Definitely room to grow though!

I'm traveling from Thursday to Tuesday (visiting friends in Idaho) so I'll not be checking in at all until next week and the meal plan is up in the air, but looking forward to getting back into things in August.

Best of luck to everyone!

sarah7591

Hi All! I hope you are are doing well. On day 3 of healthy eating and exercise and am starting to feel effects. So simple really. Still not sleeping well. Do any of you suffer from insomnia? It is awful and I read so much about how sleep restores you mind and body. You just can't make yourself sleep though. Well I hope everyone is having a great day! Stay safe and cool!

sarah7591

Hi All! I hope all are doing well and staying safe and cool. I am just checking in and am down 1.5 pounds back to my prevacation weight. I feel so much better now that I am exercising and eating healthy. It makes such a big difference. Best to all of you!

pizzafruit

Good morning all. I so enjoy reading all the posts and replies. I admire the enthusiasm, honesty, and most of all the willingness to continue the journey when things don’t go as planned.
I’m always amazed at how many of us have challenges in common yet can feel so alone. This truly is where I come for encouragement and to share in other’s successes.
One of the big mistakes I continue to make is always considering everyday a continuation of the previous day. I need to alter my thinking and remember every day is new day and not a repeat of the day before.
So here’s to day one and all the new days ahead.

amreing

@pizzafruit thank you for your uplifting words! You’re absolutely right; it’s too easy to let a few poor choices influence days and weeks. Let’s all start fresh each day! We got this! 💪🏻

And @sarah7591 besides the obvious things, ie no caffeine after 2pm, exercise earlier in the day not in the evening, no tv or phone screens in the bedroom, no afternoon naps… whenever my mind is in hyperdrive and I can’t sleep, there are two things that work for me. One, I lay in bed and account for all my blessings and things I’m thankful for… kind of a meditative session, but always a great way to fall back asleep. We all need to take the time and appreciate what we have. And if that isn’t enough, lol, I put in ear buds and listen to a calming sleep playlist… that ALWAYS works, like hypnosis! Hope this helps! 😉😴

BeverlyW1108

Happy Friday Friends!
We are still in the mountains of Colorado and the weather is awesome. I don't have much time this morning as we are planning to go Kayaking for the first time at 65yo! Ya'll are doing Great~ Keep Trucking!

amreing

I feel like I have to keep that mantra in my head… “tomorrow is a new day. tomorrow is a new day. tomorrow…”. Although being honest, it might be more like “Monday is a new week..!”
Birthday and other family celebrations this weekend have thrown my eating totally off track. At THE VERY LEAST, I’m trying to walk 3 miles each morning, drink my water, plank at night… life happens.

Monday…

sarah7591

@amreing Yes, today is a new day. Monday. I am right there with you on being off track. Let's get through the week and exercise and eat healthy. Thank you for the sleeping tips. I need all the help I can get. I do read at night and that sometimes makes me sleepy.
@BeverlyW1108 Your trip looks fantastic! I know you are having a great time. I imagine it is so hard to eat healthy when you are traveling like that?
Wishing everyone all the best!

Marla86336

Good morning everyone,
I would like to join your group for friendship and accountability. I'm losing my Covid isolation pounds slow but sure. I want to weigh 3-5 pounds less on September 1.
I'm ready to get serious.
I plan to use MFP @ 1280 calories per day of appropriate foods. Walk 1 hour a day. Drink H2O. Basically all the tools that are recommended for healty weight loss.
I am living in a very rural area of New York for the next 3 months where I know very few people. It would be nice to have a a group of like minded people to check in with.
I am starting today (because Monday is always a good start day).

sarah7591

@Maria86336 Welcome ....happy to have you! I love your goal!! 3-5 pounds by Sept.1 is very doable. I will try that myself!! I have been gaining and losing the last 5 pounds for several years now. Time to just get them off. Yes, Monday is a good day to start and tomorrow starts a new month. I bet rural NY is beautiful but i understand it may get a big lonely if you don't know anyone. I am in the city and never have lived in a rural area. Keep posting as we are here for you!

Marla86336

Good Morning,
Thank you Sarah for the lovely welcome.
I Stayed perfectly on track yesterday foodwise and excercise. Need to drink more h20.
It was 55 degrees when I woke up this morning. Wish I could sent some degrees to the SouthWest to cool them down a little.
How about everyone else?

sarah7591

@Marla86336 I had a good day yesterday as well. I ate healthy (feel so much better) and exercised which also made me feel better. I have been planning my meals out in advance which really helps. Today is the 1st of the month lets all try to get through the next 31 days eating healthy. We can do this!

Marla86336

Good morning Sarah and everyone else,
I had a good start to a new month. I plan to have another good day. I too plan what I'll eat to stay within my calorie range.
There is a lady on YouTube who has lost 183#. Her channel is 'Half of Carla'. I've been watching a video a day for motivation. She follows a weight loss program called 'BodySlims' which originates in Ireland.
Here's to a healthy day for everyone!

amreing

Welcome @Marla86336!
Happy to say, I’ve had three legitimate days since the weekend and feeling fine!
Back on track, thank goodness.
The days here in NJ have been glorious, much cooler, which makes getting outside and walking MUCH more attractive!
Hope everyone else is feeling the positive energy of a fresh month! 💪🏻😊

Marla86336

Good morning! How about that beautiful moon? I woke up during the night and thought I had left the lights on by mistake.
I'm still on track. I feel so much better when I'm doing the right stuff. I hope to someday figure out why I deviate from a healthy plan.
I'm in Central NY. Enjoying the cool weather but hoping for a few future weeks of sun.

sarah7591

Hi All! glad to hear we are back on track. I had a slip the other day but am doing well and feeling so much better. Like you @Marla86336 I hope to figure out why I deviate from a healthy plan when I know how it makes me feel so much better to eat well. I have been gaining and losing same 5-10 pounds for ever. Well let's see if August I can get the 5 off and keep off! Pretty soon the holidays will be around the corner. Going on road trip next week and that is always so hard to eat well. I really will plan ahead. Have a great weekend everyone! I don't know about you all but weekends are so hard for me.

Marla86336

Good morning,
I was on-track yesterday except for walking. It poured rain all day. It's still raining. Hope it slows down at some point so I can get out. Went out for a ride yesterday to a near by very small town. They had a store called Ollie's which was new to me. Thousands of surplus items to look at. I found and bought a new food scale for $7!!!! Used it last night and was surprised to see what 5oz of chicken actually looked like.
I've definitely been over estimating and not to the lesser side. I'm going to begin weighing my food on the scale. I think this will make a difference! Hope everyone has an easy 'on-track' weekend.

sarah7591

Good morning all! @Maria86336 great on the food scale! I would imagine that really helps with counting the calories. I would love that store you mention. I am getting ready to go for a 5 mile walk. I am going to eat well today!! Have a great Saturday!

Marla86336

Good morning everyone! I completed another on track day.
Sarah, how long does it take to walk 5 miles? Walking seems to be recommended by every health source.
I hope the rain holds off so I can get out for a walk later today. I aim for at least 1 hour. Hope we all have a healthy day!

Marla86336

Good morning. All is well in my little world. Stayed on track. It's 45 degrees this morning. I hope things warm up. Instead of walking yesterday in the rain, I worked out for 30 minutes on my trampoline.
Have food planned for today. All the best to Sarah and anyone else who checks in.

BeverlyW1108

Hello All!
Sorry I haven't posted in a long time. Life has been keeping me busy, active though, so that is good.
We are still in Colorado on a month-long trip. We have been cooking at our VRBO a lot and eating out only when necessary. We brought our food scale and our weight scale with us because they both help us, me and my husband, stay accountable. I haven't had time to read everyone's posts but what I did read sounds like you are all still on track! Keep up the good work! I think I will be able to check in more often now. I'm planning on two or three times a week.

Marla86336

Hello! Yesterday was another on track day. 9 days in a row!
I heard this on a weight loss channel yesterday. "If you can lose 1#, you can lose 100#.
I don't need to lose 100# but when I reworded it to reflect my situation, I liked the way it sounded.
Got out for a 30 minute walk yesterday between rain storms. It felt good. It's going to pour rain all day today so my exercise will be the rebounder.
Beverly - sounds like you are doing well. My husband and I travel with 2 scales. His and Hers. We're each others support team. We drive xcountry 2x a year. We bring our own food so that we aren't tempted by restaurants. We started this doing this during the pandemic. It worked so well, we continued to do it.
Keep going everyone!

SweetHeart299

I am new to this group and not certain of what I am doing. Hoping I am in an active group. I have recently developed a health issue that is having me take a hard look at weight loss. I need to shed 20lbs but is difficult when I have arthritis. What I need at this time is accountability other than my husband. I have done MyFitnessPal, but never joined a group. I struggle with discipline and commitment, so hoping the group will help.

sarah7591

@SweetHeart299 Welcome and glad you are here! I struggle with discipline and commitment. Another failed weekend for me. I get so frustrated. I hope we can all support each other. Today is a new day and a new start for me and glad to have you and everyone else along for the ride.

Marla86336

Welcome Sweetheart! I started posting about a week ago. It has helped me. I like being accountable to my new invisible friends. I usually check in when I'm having my morning coffee.
We support each other when needed.

Marla86336

Good morning! Stayed on track yesterday. Bought my favorite treat which I had been craving for a couple of months. I removed 200 calories worth and ate only those. I left the remainder of the bag in the trunk of car. Stayed within my calorie allotment. Looking forward to the rest of the group check ins.

SweetHeart299

Thank you Sarah and Maria for welcoming me. I have been connected with MyFitnessPal before but I get discouraged if I don’t know how to log my meals or if I am not loosing weight. It is certainly a journey and a challenge. I weighed in and lost .6; not a whole lot but it is going in the right direction. I am going to try to take one day at a time and focus on enjoying it….