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  • Cyncia85
    Cyncia85 Posts: 422 Member
    frankwbrown wrote: »
    I just came across an email I sent to myself years ago and thought I'd share it.
    There's a website, https://www.futureme.org, that let's you type an email to yourself and specify the date you want it delivered. The website suggests this is good for:
    ❤️ Reliving memories in vivid detail
    📈 Acknowledging growth & achievements
    ✅ Setting goals for the future
    😌 Decluttering your mind to find some headspace

    (You can of course do this without the website, by scheduling a delivery date in your email app.)

    Anyway, here is the email I composed ~7 months into my weight loss journey to lose 100 pounds in one year, going from 330 to 230. It was quite a surprise when I later received it, having totally forgotten about it:
    Dear FutureMe,
    What a struggle this has been. I am currently heavily tempted to enjoy some sweets. I hope you have reached our goal. If so, please have a dessert for me (but only if it's within our calorie limit).
    If you haven't reached 230 pounds yet, don't give up. Keep going. I haven't sacrificed these past 7 months just to give up at the end.
    Are you going to start maintaining at 230? Or is it possible to keep going? I guess that all depends on what the body scan shows.
    Good luck!
    - Your PastMe

    Reading this again has inspired me to strive more determinedly toward what PastMe was hoping to achieve.

    @frankwbrown this is so cool! Thanks for sharing!
  • Cyncia85
    Cyncia85 Posts: 422 Member
    @PatriceFitnessPal - sending hugs, love, and support to you and your family
  • Cyncia85
    Cyncia85 Posts: 422 Member
    edited October 27
    Hi All

    I'd like to share something I read about Vitamin D
    Vitamin D — “D” as in depression and dementia. Vitamin-D deficiency is a major epidemic that flies under the radar of most doctors and public-health officials. In one study of elderly patients, those with the lowest vitamin-D levels were most likely to suffer from depression. We also know that vitamin-D levels drop precipitously in winter, contributing to seasonal affective disorder; taking vitamin D can prevent this. Supplementation beyond your multivitamin is essential unless you are spending all your time at the beach, eating 30 ounces of wild salmon a day or downing 10 tablespoons of cod liver oil a day!

    Am I reading that right? 10 tablespoons? 👀

    From
    Comfort Food for Your Brain
    https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/article/comfort-food-for-your-brain/[/left]

    I did a search about cod liver oil
    A common dose is often 1–2 tsp, but taking up to 1 tablespoon per day is usually safe. Higher doses are not recommended, as they would result in excess vitamin A intake (49Trusted Source).

    Although cod liver oil is healthy, some people need to be cautious about their intake since cod liver oil can act as a blood thinner.

    From
    9 Science-Backed Benefits of Cod Liver Oil
    https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-benefits-of-cod-liver-oil
  • sunshinezombiegirl1
    sunshinezombiegirl1 Posts: 47 Member
    Steps
    10/25 3655
    10/26 2537

    I did exercise in other ways, though, but my goodness I am not doing well with my goal.
  • LenGray
    LenGray Posts: 866 Member
    Alrighty! Turned out the internet issue was actually an issue with my laptop-- my dad dropped it and broke something. I have a new laptop now and should be able to check in more often ^_^

    Week 4 Weigh-in
    Sunday

    PW: 254.7
    CW: 253.1

    It's been a pretty hectic week. I had a few art exhibitions I submitted work to and the rush meant I was eating more takeout than usual. I have some time today though, so I'll be meal-prepping some better options for next week :)
  • minstrelofsarcasm
    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 2,627 Member
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  • angmarie28
    angmarie28 Posts: 2,895 Member
    10/18-6,687
    10/19-10,383
    10/20-6,982
    10/21-10,703
    10/22-9,532
    10/23-10,300
    10/24-9,077
    10/25-14,796
    10/26- 5,344
  • DaffyGirl88
    DaffyGirl88 Posts: 5,173 Member
    @angmarie28 :o Thank God your son was OK. Cars can be replaced.
  • Pupowl
    Pupowl Posts: 2,099 Member
    edited October 28
    @jessicakrall8 Oh so sorry about that. I thought you were just early last week and wanted to come back in November. I asked in the Captains Lounge for you to be moved. Losing 12 pounds in one week is crazy!
    @DaffyGirl88 You are welcome, I am glad people like the trackers. :smile:
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,517 Member
    Pupowl wrote: »
    @jessicakrall8 Oh so sorry about that. I thought you were just early last week and wanted to come back in November. I asked in the Captains Lounge for you to be moved. Losing 12 pounds in one week is crazy!
    @DaffyGirl88 You are welcome, I am glad people like the trackers. :smile:

    @Pupowl I'm sure much of it was from the last of the swelling and water weight, but I've been a Saint all week with my eating, so didn't want to wait. Thanks for putting in the request.
    Jessica
  • iradi8
    iradi8 Posts: 783 Member
    @PatriceFitnessPal Thank you. You have such a good attitude while taking care of your aging relatives. It can be so difficult to do when we are so busy with our own lives. It is such important work. You are so right. It is a privilege.

    @frankwbrown I've never heard of futureme. That is wonderful! I'm going to check it out. Thank you for sharing.

    @globalhiker Thanks. Perhaps it will help with your plateau:)

    @pupowl "get back into a horse riding weight range" I completely identify with this!!! There have been vacations where I could not participate in certain activities, including horseback riding, because of my weight. As usual, I loved seeing your pictures. Being in nature is so calming. Even seeing the pictures is calming.

    @Zaxa2021 Soups are so good. I love low-cal soups with lots of veggies. I make big batches and put single servings in the freezer. Then straight from the freezer to the microwave. I also have a hard time sticking to exercise. I don't understand why though.

    @angmarie28 Oh my! That's so scary. I'm so glad that your son is okay. I'm glad your daughter is okay now too.
  • p8m6bwghh9
    p8m6bwghh9 Posts: 249 Member
    Daily step goal: 10000

    10-27: 11786

    Outside walk
  • Pupowl
    Pupowl Posts: 2,099 Member
    @globalhiker Missing steps for the 16th and the 26th.
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