FALL FITNESS!

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  • justgirl81
    justgirl81 Posts: 382 Member
    Thursday
    Workout: 10 mile hike
    Weigh In: 107.8 lbs
    Nutrition: Terrible (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)

    This Week's Daily Goals
    (asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
    1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (Revelations 12) *****
    2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily. ****
    3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day.**
    4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.***
    5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. *****

    Praising Father God and Lord Jesus Christ for protecting our houses from the hurricane! <3 God is so good, praise Lord Jesus Christ, Amen <3 !
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,223 Member
    Target adjustments:
    Calorie range needs to be 1450 - 1600
    Minimum protein has to be 115 or more.
    Daily burn - 650+

    Oct 11: 25mins B25 on ellip at club house. 10min Great abs guaranteed. Pys therapy and T25 Lower focus. That one didn't feel as hard. I'll take it.


    Oct 10: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊 PT AM /PM Slept all night
    Leg day Quads and glutes with a few calves at the gym . PT am and PM. Still ate until I went to bed. Had extra treats of candy - that should be fruit next time!
    690 -1936 1550 129P

    1. 🧮= I stuck to my calorie target (1300-1600) 1450- 1600
    2. 🥩 =90g-120g+Protein 115+grams
    3. 🥏= 650+ Activity Calorie on Apple Watch
    Bonus:
    4. 🚶= Steps (10,000+) (Apple watch)
    5. 🏋️= Exercise (Yoga/strength/cardio)
    6. 🥛= Suja Green Drink w/cinnamon b4 supper 75% of time
  • justgirl81
    justgirl81 Posts: 382 Member
    Friday
    Workout: 10 mile hike
    Weigh In: 106.5 lbs
    Nutrition: Acceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)

    This Week's Daily Goals
    (asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
    1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (Revelations 12) ******
    2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily. *****
    3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day.****
    4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.***
    5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. ******


    I've found I smoke more when I'm craving sleep or human connection. I can choose to replace the activity of smoking with a nap or a social engagement. I allow fear of rejection to keep me isolated with only the company of a cigar.
  • justgirl81
    justgirl81 Posts: 382 Member
    Saturday
    Workout: 5 mile hike
    Weigh In: no weigh in
    Nutrition: Unacceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)

    This Week's Daily Goals
    (asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
    1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (Revelations 13) *******
    2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily. *****
    3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day.*****
    4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.***
    5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. *******
  • justgirl81
    justgirl81 Posts: 382 Member
    Sunday
    Workout: 10 mile hike
    Weigh In: 104.7 lbs
    Nutrition: Unacceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)

    This Week's Daily Goals
    (asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
    1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (Revelations 13) *
    2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily.
    3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day.*
    4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.* (felt so much better with less poison in my body)
    5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. *
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,223 Member

    Out of 16 Days so far, i've been over 5 days. That's 33% roughly.
    So I made a deal with myself/hubby that I would be getting this one pair of Spanx jeans I've been eyeing for a while ($98 at Dillards) - in 2 weeks because I will have done my #ALLInOctober goals
    ====> 1450-1700cal/day. 115g Protein/day and 650+move <====

    LEG day at the gym, glutes and Hamstrings. Definitely pushed it to hard as I lifted a 15#/20/25# weights for dead lifts. 20# for Assisted step ups. Feeling confident about my meals this week and sticking to them. Mindset is right.

    SELFCARE WEEK - Foam rolling every night. Hopefully 2x a day.

    Oct 14: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊 PT AM /PM
    Oct 13: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ❌💊 PT AM /PM Woke 2:30am - was in a 5/6 pain level.
    Oct 12: ❌ 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ❌💊 (-5) AM /PM woke briefly at 2:30am.
    Oct 11: ❌. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊 (-4) PT AM /PM Slept all night (Close to being AT max goal calories -
    Oct 10: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ❌💊 PT AM /PM Slept all night
    Oct 9: ❌, 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ❌💊 (-3) Millionare Hoy 5K. -- 105.6
    Oct 8: ❌. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊 (-2) PT AM /PM
    Oct 7: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ❌💊 PT AM /PM Glutes and Hamstrings
    Oct 6: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ❌💊 PT AM XB Pilates Lower & 20min ellip/10min abs
    Oct 5: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ❌💊 PT AM&PM Lower body at gym. Wk2 D6 BFIT -- 105.4
    Oct 4: ❌. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊 (-1) 51min tread 10 min abs.PT AM&PM
    Oct 3: 🧮. 🥩🥏🚶🏋️ ❌ 💊 Lower Body gym.PT am.PM. broken sleep 4:45a
    Oct 2: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ❌💊 30/30 Yoga/Ellip PT am.PM.
    Oct 1: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊 Rest day/ cardio core. PT Appt.
    Sept 30: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ X 💊 Upper body lift.684-1917
    Sept 29: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ X 💊 Lower body lift.765-2016


    1. 🧮= I stuck to my calorie target (1300-1600)
    2. 🥩 =90g-120g+Protein
    3. 🥏= 650+ Activity Calorie on Apple Watch
    Bonus:
    4. 🚶= Steps (10,000+) (Apple watch)
    5. 🏋️= Exercise (Yoga/strength/cardio)
    6. 🥛= Suja Green Drink w/cinnamon b4 supper 75% of time
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,223 Member
    justgirl81 wrote: »
    Sunday
    Workout: 10 mile hike
    Weigh In: 104.7 lbs

    YAY!!!!
    WOOHOOO!!!!
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,223 Member
    justgirl81 wrote: »
    Friday
    Workout: 10 mile hike
    Weigh In: 106.5 lbs
    Nutrition: Acceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)

    This Week's Daily Goals
    (asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
    1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (Revelations 12) ******
    2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily. *****
    3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day.****
    4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.***
    5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. ******


    I've found I smoke more when I'm craving sleep or human connection. I can choose to replace the activity of smoking with a nap or a social engagement. I allow fear of rejection to keep me isolated with only the company of a cigar.


    Makes sense, right!?!?! instead of sitting thru the "this stinks... I/m so sleepy....what should I do...." the brain delivers your ole friend cigar. My Food freedom coach says that when things like this come up, I should tell my body thank you. Thanks Body for that idea, but I am really just needing a nap. I think I will lay down for a minute instead. "

    and doing Deep breathing .
    ITs cool when we catch ourselves and realize what's happening.
  • CeeBeeSlim
    CeeBeeSlim Posts: 1,341 Member
    Hi Pals! Travel over. Parents back at home. As chaotic as I find my parents’ home, it’s so nice to see how happy they are when they’re back. I confess “all in” turned into “all in my belly” - stress ate, road trip etc. I think I mentioned my dad’s turned into a hoarder and the house sucks the energy out of me - and I think I eat so I don’t blow up at him. Sigh.

    On a much more positive note, doc said my mother’s recent lab test results were “unbelievably good” - so good he doesn’t know what to attribute it to. The power of🙏🏽 says me!! Now - those promises I made if the results came back positive have to be kept. Whooo boy!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
  • justgirl81
    justgirl81 Posts: 382 Member
    edited October 15
    Monday
    Workout: 6m CT, 4m walk
    Weigh In: 105.9 lbs
    Nutrition: Unacceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)

    This Week's Daily Goals
    (asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
    1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (Revelations 14) **
    2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily.
    3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day.*
    4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.**
    5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. **


    I appreciate your kind encouragement Sherry :).
  • HoneyBadger302
    HoneyBadger302 Posts: 2,062 Member
    edited October 15
    Had a good weekend, although riding a great track like Polecat Training Center also highlights just how out of shape I am overall - it's an awesome track, but also a lot of work without too many places where you get a "break" for a few seconds, so it points out where your weaknesses are pretty quickly.
    Good thing was I felt like I came back from my crash pretty well, it didn't really seem like it was in my head after the first couple sessions, so that's good. Picked up the pace and started to really learn the track (both layouts) a lot better. Still a few seconds I could find, but it's such a long track it would just be some little snips of time here and there that could make a big overall difference - very much "within reach."
    Eating was pretty good all weekend. Sleep was lacking all weekend though. Exercise obviously not a problem.
    Now it's settling into the winter routine, the barn adds some activity to my days when I have it. Plenty to do and plan over the winter months though, hopefully can add in more hiking as well, it's good for the puppy too.

    I'm familiar with Dave Ramsey, although I find much of his advice to be a bit hit and miss in terms of what applies to an individual at any given time.
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,223 Member
    So, @honeybadger302 What's up with not getting enough sleep? That kinda drives up Grehlin...
    The track sounds exhausting... or as you said, a lot of exercise.(I'm summarizing what I think I read).

    Are you in a phase or weight loss, or weight maint?

    Yeah - I found Dave late in life and was fortunate to have a lot of the steps in action before meeting the system. I did introduce my daughter and son to the method... I think it does have good points for those who are "clueless" ... Maybe not the right word... inexperienced with money.

    Phys. therapy today. I won't be lifting anything on the right side anytime soon.
    What are y'alls thoughts on me just training upper body on the left side a couple times a week. Back/bi/shoulder/chest/tri. Just 12 reps and a couple moves per part? I dont want to lose all of my upper body strength. Yet the imbalance . ? Thoughts?
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,223 Member
    Oct 16: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊

    Workout: LEGS/QUADS and Calves and Glute:
    Warmup: 10mins Ellip +5min stretch
    Workout:
    Smith Machine (SM) Box Step off (R/L) -0# on bar. The bar was SO heavy! (3x-12Reps-0#)
    SM Reverse Narrow lunge (3x-12R-0# and 5#(per side))
    Seated Calf Raise (2x-12R-45#,55#)
    Seated Quad Extension(3x-12R-45#/60#/60#)
    Standing Glute Kickback machine (3x-70#/70#/80#)
    **Incline Leg Press** (3x-12R-10#/20#/0#) <--- New machine for me... Bar was heavy! or I'm a wimp
    Banded Side squat(2x-16R-medium band)
    Wall Squat 2Mins

    Calorie tracking: Tracked closer yesterday. such as including the 15 candy corns I ate. And my daily Brazil nut for my thyroid. I haven't tracked Splenda packets... Not sure if that's worthy.... ?

    I will track closely today as well.

    AT WORK TODAY: PINK out today at work. That means they will have temptations. My Plan :) To GO outside 2-3 times during the work day to have my walk - as a PINK OUT treat. Also will take the steps up to the 4th floor (my work floor) 2x today.

    As you remember, Sunday I meal planned and prepped EVERYTHING thru Saturday. Today, I am SO happy that my meals are planned and logged & I have noticed that it is getting easier to execute the meals.


    1. 🧮= I stuck to my calorie target (1450-1600)
    2. 🥩 =115g-120g+Protein
    3. 🥏= 650+ Activity Calorie on Apple Watch
    Bonus:
    4. 🚶= Steps (10,000+) (Apple watch)
    5. 🏋️= Exercise (Yoga/strength/cardio)
    6. 🥛= Suja Green Drink w/cinnamon b4 supper 75% of time
  • justgirl81
    justgirl81 Posts: 382 Member
    Tuesday
    Workout: 8m run, 2m walk
    Weigh In: 105.3 lbs
    Nutrition: Unacceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)

    This Week's Daily Goals
    (asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
    1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (Revelations 15) ***
    2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily.
    3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day.**
    4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.***
    5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. ***

  • justgirl81
    justgirl81 Posts: 382 Member
    edited October 16
    Had a good weekend, although riding a great track like Polecat Training Center also highlights just how out of shape I am overall - it's an awesome track, but also a lot of work without too many places where you get a "break" for a few seconds, so it points out where your weaknesses are pretty quickly.
    Good thing was I felt like I came back from my crash pretty well, it didn't really seem like it was in my head after the first couple sessions, so that's good. Picked up the pace and started to really learn the track (both layouts) a lot better. Still a few seconds I could find, but it's such a long track it would just be some little snips of time here and there that could make a big overall difference - very much "within reach."
    Eating was pretty good all weekend. Sleep was lacking all weekend though. Exercise obviously not a problem.
    Now it's settling into the winter routine, the barn adds some activity to my days when I have it. Plenty to do and plan over the winter months though, hopefully can add in more hiking as well, it's good for the puppy too.

    I'm familiar with Dave Ramsey, although I find much of his advice to be a bit hit and miss in terms of what applies to an individual at any given time.

    Barnwork is DEFINITELY exercise! I'd bet it burns more fat per hour than one of my 8 mile runs. I think it's important to re-frame the conventional view of exercise.
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,223 Member
    @justgirl81 - Your weight has been pretty steady! way to go!!!!

    Oct 17: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ❌💊 At Home: and did PT!!! Shaun T Steady State 3 - 200cals and 3800 steps. Then Max30: Max out 15 - where I did abs /paused video at 3/9/12/15 and did core for 1 minute. Total 6800 steps and about 300 calories.


    When I follow the plan today, that will make 5 days in a row!
  • justgirl81
    justgirl81 Posts: 382 Member
    edited October 18
    Wednesday
    Workout: 5m walk
    Weigh In: no weigh in
    Nutrition: Acceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)

    Thursday
    Workout: 6m CT, 5m walk
    Weigh In: 108.4 lbs (backed up again :( )
    Nutrition: Unacceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)

    This Week's Daily Goals
    (asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
    1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (Revelations 16, 17) *****
    2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily.*
    3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day.***
    4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.*****
    5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. *****

    I'm concerned. I think I'm developing feelings for my friend. He and I very briefly attempted dating in the early stages of our friendship but amicably went other ways and remained very close friends, talking daily and developing our friendship more deeply. Now, we're both single again. He asks me to dinner and movies and events all the time, and I decline a lot because I'm trying to find a relationship that will lead to marriage. So why not him, you may ask? Primarily because I want children and he doesn't.


  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,223 Member
    yesterday - 100% on plan. At my max calorie range. But not over. will be at the minimum calories for the 18th (planning on that) thru drinking water/energy drinks/housework/keeping busy (not food).

    Oct 17: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊
  • HoneyBadger302
    HoneyBadger302 Posts: 2,062 Member
    First full week at the barn this week (well, full as in my schedule there which is 4 evening chores days). It definitely helps me get my steps in on those days LOL, and while there's not a bunch of heavy lifting, there's lots of repetitive lifting (buckets, blankets, hay, etc) - and the horses there are pretty sweet, and it's just nice and steady - no rushing, not really going to get bored though either. Really glad I reached out to them!
    Weight - I need to lose. It's bad, but there's a big issue with "peri" bloat going on as well, which is making it really difficult to judge where things are at, if what I'm doing is working or not, etc. Even my clothes are lying horribly with the peri bloat. Pretty much hating my body in this regard right now. Add in winter cravings and it's not good - but I won't sit here and pretend I'm doing all the things I should be, either, because I'm not.
    So, for now, as the HRT and stuff settles and sorts itself out, trying to focus more on "doing things" (aka activity and fitness and making better food choices) than in cutting calories (although tracking is on daily my list of things to work on right now, even if I'm not hitting my target, at least be mindful of what I'm consuming).
    Couple pics from last weekend
    nhulpl14dtos.jpg
    tocrtlmcwk92.jpg

  • justgirl81
    justgirl81 Posts: 382 Member
    Friday
    Workout: 8m run, 2m walk
    Weigh In: 106.2 lbs
    Nutrition: Unacceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)

    This Week's Daily Goals
    (asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
    1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (Revelations 18) ******
    2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily.*
    3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day.****
    4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.******
    5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. ******
  • justgirl81
    justgirl81 Posts: 382 Member
    Saturday
    Workout: 8m run
    Weigh In: 106.8 lbs
    Nutrition: Unacceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)

    This Week's Daily Goals
    (asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
    1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (Revelations 19) *******
    2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily.*
    3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day.*****
    4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.******
    5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. ******

    I've been navigating through this past week with depression. I am processing my need to grow beyond things that are limiting my dreams from coming true, primarily my eating style. Intermittent fasting has become more like binge eating disorder in my case, and it is not conducive to the life I am called to live in Lord Jesus Christ. I think seeing a therapist to set some progressive goals and receive constructive feedback would be beneficial in this season of my journey.
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,223 Member
    Last week:
    🧮 1 over eat / 7 =86%
    🥩 Protein - 100%
    🥏Activity - 100%
    🚶 Steps - 100%
    🏋️ Workouts - 100%
    🥛 3 Greens drinks / 7 - 57%
    💊 supplements - 100%

    Last 23 days:
    🧮 6 over eats. 26% off plan
    🥩 Protein - 100%
    🥏 Activity - 100%
    🚶 Steps - 100%
    🏋️ Workouts - 100%
    🥛 Greens drink - 11 days not taking it: 47%
    💊 supplements - 100%

    Oct 21: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ❌💊 PT and foam rolling at the gym. Quads and Glutes + shoulder. Core.
    Oct 20: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ❌💊 (Stretching) At 1200- 1400 calories. Felt good. Decent activity.
    Oct 19: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ❌💊 (PT Raises) under cal@ 1000-1200. felt good.
    Oct 18: ❌. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊 (-6) Over by 700 ish... :open_mouth:
    Oct 17: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊 At Home: and did PT!!! Shaun T Steady State 3 - 200cals
    Oct 16: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ❌💊
    Oct 15: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊
    Oct 14: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊
    Oct 13: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊
    Oct 12: ❌ 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊 (-5)
    Oct 11: ❌. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊 (-4)
    Oct 10: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊
    Oct 9: ❌. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊 (-3)
    Oct 8: ❌. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊 (-2)
    Oct 7: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ❌💊
    Oct 6: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ❌💊
    Oct 5: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ❌💊
    Oct 4: ❌. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊 (-1)
    Oct 3: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ❌💊
    Oct 2: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ❌💊
    Oct 1: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊
    Sep 30: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ❌💊
    Sep 29: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ❌💊

    1. 🧮= I stuck to my calorie target (1450-1600)
    2. 🥩 =115g-120g+Protein
    3. 🥏= 650+ Activity Calorie on Apple Watch
    Bonus:
    4. 🚶= Steps (10,000+) (Apple watch)
    5. 🏋️= Exercise (Yoga/strength/cardio)
    6. 🥛= Suja Green Drink w/cinnamon b4 supper 75% of time
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,223 Member
    nice job @honeybadger302 - Impressive photos! And, the extra activity should help you meet your goals.
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,223 Member
    @justgirl81 Yes, seeing a licensed individual adds SO MUCH value! I need to schedule one for some family counseling as our son is 27 and lives at home (longer story, won't dive into details). I just know that when I've been to counseling in the past, its worked good for me - I think its more socially acceptable than it was in the past as well.
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,223 Member
    justgirl81 wrote: »
    Wednesday
    *

    I'm concerned. I think I'm developing feelings for my friend. He and I very briefly attempted dating in the early stages of our friendship but amicably went other ways and remained very close friends, talking daily and developing our friendship more deeply. Now, we're both single again. He asks me to dinner and movies and events all the time, and I decline a lot because I'm trying to find a relationship that will lead to marriage. So why not him, you may ask? Primarily because I want children and he doesn't.


    I'm sure that's hard. dang it, right?!?! Trusting that God has the right person for you the one that aligns with your thoughts and values and all 100% .
  • CeeBeeSlim
    CeeBeeSlim Posts: 1,341 Member
    Been on plan for several days. Lowest weight since August. Biggest factors I think - no processed sweets - not even a cookie or chip; tons of water; 10k daily steps at maxxing at 1200 calories. I’m not even craving sweets - which is great because there are 2 huge homemade cakes sitting in the kitchen to celebrate my moms birthday today. I. Will. Pass.

    @justgirl81 - does your friend still feel the same way about children. Some do change their mind!

    @HoneyBadger302 and @SherryRueter - you both sound like you doing great! Here’s to a great week!
  • HoneyBadger302
    HoneyBadger302 Posts: 2,062 Member
    Hope everyone is starting off on the right foot and had a great weekend!
    One week down on the barn chores, which are definitely good activity, and the steady, low stress extra income is nice too.
    Yesterday had a NSV when I waited/skipped breakfast knowing I was planning to eat out at lunch. Then, as I did enjoy a delicious amount of food, also passed on dinner. I got a case of the munchies just before bed, but resisted, knowing I had eaten plenty at lunch.
    Not a huge thing, but I don't feel too guilty about the meal (Indian buffet).

  • justgirl81
    justgirl81 Posts: 382 Member
    edited 2:47AM
    Sunday
    Workout: 5m walk
    Weigh In: no weigh in
    Nutrition: acceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)

    Monday
    Workout: 8m run, 2m walk
    Weigh In: 105.7 lbs
    Nutrition: acceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)

    This Week's Daily Goals
    (asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
    1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (Revelations 20, 21) **
    2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily.**
    3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day.**
    4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.
    5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. **

    I am feeling so grateful to Father God for the grace that comes through Lord Jesus Christ today. I prayed for His help regarding a work situation and He rescued me; additionally I felt my heart fill with so much joy. I'm eternally the property of Lord Jesus, He deserves my everything. <3
  • justgirl81
    justgirl81 Posts: 382 Member

    I'm sure that's hard. dang it, right?!?! Trusting that God has the right person for you the one that aligns with your thoughts and values and all 100% .
    <3 Love this Sherry! Yes! Trusting Lord Jesus Christ 100%. The Lauren Daigle song "Trust in You" has been showing up on my playlist a lot lately and reminds me of that. I appreciate your encouragement sister! <3

  • justgirl81
    justgirl81 Posts: 382 Member
    CeeBeeSlim wrote: »
    Been on plan for several days. Lowest weight since August. Biggest factors I think - no processed sweets - not even a cookie or chip; tons of water; 10k daily steps at maxxing at 1200 calories. I’m not even craving sweets - which is great because there are 2 huge homemade cakes sitting in the kitchen to celebrate my moms birthday today. I. Will. Pass.

    @justgirl81 - does your friend still feel the same way about children. Some do change their mind!

    @HoneyBadger302 and @SherryRueter - you both sound like you doing great! Here’s to a great week!

    CeeBee, he's not changing his mind. *snip*