WaistAways Team Chat - May 2025
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Ooh, I made a recipe the other day that was so good!
1 cup dry chickpeas, soaked overnight then boiled in chicken stock until cooked
1 zucchini cubed|
1 cup butternut cubed
1 red pepper cubedToss the veg in 2tsp cumin, 1 tsp all spice, 1/2 tsp salt and 2tsp olive oil and bake until browned
Toss together with the chickpeas and 2 cups of baby spinach and dress with as much as you need of a dressing made with:
1tbs sherry vinegar
1.5tbs lemon juice
1/2 lemon zest
1tbs olive oil
1/2 tsp fine sugar
1 clove garlic, crushed
salt n pepper.SO delicious! Great served warm or cold.
It's not my weigh in day, but today I crossed 40kg lost since I started back with MFP. And the big walk is this weekend!!
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Well Happy Monday ! I had a nice weekend, my weight is way up though, so I am hoping to get things back in check this week, I know exactly what it is, it is snacking. I snack way too much.
I do pretty well when I am focused on doing well, but man there are times when my brain is just like, ehhh it won't hurt.
My weekend was good, I got myself one of those robot vacuums, and it not only vacuums but it mops. OMG where has this been all my life. It's not perfect on the dog hair, but it will cut me vacuuming to once a week, instead of every day. Now if they could just make one to dust and wash windows.
Mothers day was nice, I took a nap.
We really aren't doing much of anything these days, my poor husband is working non-stop on the kitchen, this weekend the drywall went up , and spackled. Next week the floor goes down, so I get to start helping then, I am in charge of painting the door, and trim, and of course all of the decor. I think I have the paint colors picked out, but it's so hard to imagine it with nothing in place, so I haven't purchased anything. I think between flooring, paint, and hardware, I've spent atleast a $100.00 on samples. I am happy though that the hard part is done, now we are down to putting everything back together. My house was built in 1949 so it had some issues, but they are all fixed now, and we are on schedule, so I am happy with that. Cabinets get delivered the friday before memorial day, once those are in with no issues (cross your fingers they are delivered with no damage and correct) we should be able to see the finish line.
Okay have a great day !
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@Gidgitgoescrzy that sounds like a lot of work but something beautiful at the end hopefully.
I've had 2 fairly good days. Logged most things and didn't snack. But it's also always easier when I'm working as there is no food in the office, only what I choose to bring. Let's see how the rest of the week goes.
I looked up some groups for type 1 diabetics. A bit demoralising because the vibe is very much that it's impossible to lose weight. I decided not to sign up to any of them and try to trust the process and see what happens. Hopefully I persevere and don't give up.
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Good evening,
PW: 134.4
CW: 134.4Struggled this week..glad to have maintained.
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@Gidgitgoescrzy it's so exciting that you're back at the putting it together stage! I have a robot vac, you're right, it keeps the pet hair under control enough to significantly cut down on the vacuum needs.
I cleaned out my wardrobe and need to take the stuff to be donated, but I'm pulling out a pair of pants that are too big for me, but I LOVE them, and honestly, I have no intention of ever fitting them again but if something happened and I did regain, I'd be so sad not to have these pants. I've been thinking about it for a couple of days and while I'm all for getting rid of the bigger stuff and committing, I really love these pants haha.
Things are going OK here. Life is settling into the "new normal" and the dust is settling. I have a routine, and the puppy keeps me busy. It's weird, the little things that make you go "this is the hardest time ever, but this little thing is easier" - one being that I eat what I want, when I want. My husband was a lot fussier an eater than me, and I often made 2 sides, or felt like I had to make a full meal on a night where I'd have been happy with some scrambled eggs. So it's takes some pressure off now to be able to make a big thing of a salad I like at the start of the week and just have that, or a pot of soup or whatever and not have to consider someone else.
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@Gidgitgoescrzy the kitchen reno will be done before you believe it, and also not soon enough 😂 Glad it's going on schedule and nothing too crazy was found.
@Alatariel75 I'm glad you are finding your new normal. It will definitely take a while, but you are getting there! 💕
@Pearl4686 yes! Trust the process! You can lose weight as a type 1 diabetic! If you need support for other aspects of the diagnosis, reach out to them, but don't believe everything you hear! The hardest challenge will be making sure your sugars don't drop if you start changing how you are eating and exercising. Keep a snack on you!
Today was actually a good day at work. It was raining all day, but it went by fast. I'm excited because we are getting ready for our Myrtle Beach trip on Wednesday! My parents will meet us there, so I'm excited to see them as well! 🏖
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Does anyone else have steps for the first week of May step challenge?
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Oh, steps - yes!
Finishing April:
28 - 20182
29 - 16335
30 - 19989For May:
1st - 19727
2nd - 18448
3 - 25521
4 - 16263
5 - 23446
6 - 18986
7 - 15767
8 - 18579
9 - 18753
10 - 13622
11 - 20489
12 - 205092 -
Steps for me too -
May 1 - 7282
May 2 - 10111
May 3 - 5416
May 4 - 7897
May 5 - 7280
May 6 - 8245
May 7 - 7046
May 8 - 5031
May 9 - 8339
May 10 - 7728
May 11 - 5031
May 12 - 8264
Gotta find a recipe to share, the chickpeas sounded great! I so rarely cook with chickpeas.
I had dinner out tonight with my sister at a great italian place - I ordered ravioli and it was a suprisingly reasonable portion, so I don't feel like I went way overboard. But we did get gelato for dessert (I did 1 scoop of a key lime pie flavor).
Love the idea of a mopping robot Vicki! That would save me so much time, even though my apartment is not big, it's a lot of hard floors and I am so lazy about getting my wet swiffer out.
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@Alatariel75 and @Kali225 Do you have a step goal you are aiming to reach?
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LOL, well mine was 10,000. As you can see, I've been blasting that and should revise it! Set me at 12,000 and I'll see how I go :)
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PW: 201.4
CW: 201.0
I was 200 on Sunday, then weight went back up. Stupid fluctuations lol. Got out for a walk today before the ⛈️ We have been having a lot of rain recently. Now I'm doing laundry and packing for the beach!
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Pizzafruit
Monday Weigh-In
PW: 270.00
CW: 272.2
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PW: 84kg
CW:82.4kg
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@lauren_989 step goal is 7000 for me!
Definitely met it today with my commute to work + dance cardio tuesday! One of my friends came in person to dance around and then I ended up giving her the full sniff tour of my candle collection. I forget how we got on the subject. But speaking of, I am looking for a new everyday perfume. I've worn Versace Bright Crystal for years, and want to change it up. I am obsessed with bergamot recently, so if anyone has a perfume they like with bergamot notes, please share!
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Good morning Waistaways!
I am sorry, I thought I gave my weigh in on Sunday 😔
PW 245.2lbs
CW 243.0 lbs
I just cannot get passed 242lbs 🙄
I'm hoping next Sunday will be the day that I will break that barrier 😀
Steps:
Friday 9th May 16,496 steps
Saturday 10th May 17,998 steps
Sunday 11th May 17,819 steps
Monday 12th May 16,337 steps
Tuesday 13th May 10,129 steps
Have a lovely day everyone 😍
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@strong_fit_ells I hate feeling like a particular weight is just a wall for some reason (there is some research to suggest these are "set points" where your body really is fighting to stay at or above that weight), but you also got great steps so far this week!!
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hi!!
pw: 181CW:180.4
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weigh in:
PW: 157
CW: 156.8
I feel like I'm starting all over again!!! 😔
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lauren_989 - Wow you veges are huge, I got my garden in this weekend but it's still too cold to put out my tomato's - Canadian grow season is so short.
PW 168.2
CW - 164
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PW: 178.8
CW: 180.2
Grrr. I mean, this is my own doing so I'm growling at myself. I let myself get sucked back into drinking most nights again. It doesn't seem like much but adding 300-400 calories every night in just alcohol will definitely make me gain weight.
Also, my husband and I have not been on the best of terms lately. He has a bad habit of eating my food, drinking any alcohol in the house, and stealing some of my prescribed medications. The food is minor. It's mostly that I am gluten intolerant and buy specific snacks that I can take to work since I don't have opportunity to go to a store or home during the day. I keep count of my snacks because I have to. I questioned him about some bags of popcorn and he proceeded not to talk to me for days. He finally wanted to talk today (waking me up 45 minutes before my alarm went off) and explained that he was mad at me for accusing him because he swears he didn't touch them. But, "in all transparency" he's known where I've been keeping a bottle of tramadol for the last year and has used almost all of them. He went so far as to make the bottle look like it wasn't open. Also, he applauded me for keeping the liquor we bought and some muscle relaxers I have somewhere he can't find them (the liquor is at my work, the muscle relaxers are just really well hidden).
So, while the actual eating of my food, use of my medicine, and having to hide everything is annoying, the lying and gaslighting me about all of it is what really upsets me. And, the fact that this isn't a new issue. He has gotten a lot better about a lot of it over this last couple of years, or so I thought. Now I don't even know what the truth is coming from him. I've moved all of my snacks to my office at work, and I'm looking at purchasing a small safe for home since opened bottles of prescription level medicines are not something I feel comfortable keeping at work.
He doesn't want me to divorce him, and if I'm being honest, I don't think I could afford to divorce him any time soon. He is afraid that if we get divorced, he will spiral into alcohol use and end up harming himself. Right now, I'm doing what I can - hiding and securing the things he feels compelled to steal and lie about, and convincing him to seek professional help about all of this.
I guess I really needed to vent about all of this. I have always loved my husband, but I am beyond tired of his crap. I mostly feel stuck. And, quite exhausted.
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@MaddawgMadsen oh my goodness! That is a lot to deal with at home. I hate that your husband is lying about your snacks and meds. It is so hard to live with someone you can't trust. Hugs!
Enjoying the beach so far! Got for some nice walks on the beach as well. I did get a little sunburned already 🙄 Plan for tomorrow is to sit on the beach! 🏖
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@MaddawgMadsen I'm mad at your husband too now, fyi. ridiculous behavior for a grown man!
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Friday weigh in
PW 85.7 kg
CW 84.4 kg
It's been a good week. Mostly logged everything. I am aware this is probably a whoosh start and will likely slow down, but if there is one thing I've learnt over the years it's that slow and steady wins the race. So quite pleased with this as a start and open to a slow journey.
Weekends tend to be my downfall with lots of mindless snacking. This is harder to do now that I have to think of insulin before each morsel of food (silver linings ;-)) but I somehow seem to still rack up calories on weekends. So I'll see how this one goes.
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PW 146.6 (I think)
CW 150.2
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I am so disappointed in myself, it's so funny because ya know there is no reason for me to have binges, nothing is wrong here, things are good. I mean this is all in my head, and I don't know how to make it stop.
@MaddawgMadsen I am so sorry you are dealing with that, so frustrating. Feel free to vent anytime.
@Pearl4686 Nice loss. I am the same weekends are usually my hardest, but lately it is every day now.
It is looking to be a nice weekend here. I think part of my problem is we aren't leaving the house on the weekends at all, it's all working on the kitchen. I tend to do better when I am more active, so I think this weekend I am going to get my butt up and take the kid and dogs on a hike. Maybe even sign up for a yoga class.
Have a great weekend.
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@MaddawgMadsen Jolene, I am so sorry you are going through this. Especially the alcohol part, because I know how difficult it is to spiral out of control. If you remember I was the same in February. Every other night I would drink a bottle of wine until I scared myself because I was getting use to it and then I started on spirits. I drunk on my own in secret. At the end of February I booked online appointment to AA meeting and bought an AA 25th Anniversary coin. The coin is beautiful. I joined the meeting and only lasted 5 minutes. I got so embarrased and scared. I imagined my future to be like it for the rest of my life if I don't stop.
Ever since then I don't drink on my own. I don't go out often and only have a drink with my boys when they come back from uni for a break, so maybe twice a month. I really enjoy it now instead of almost forcing myself every other night. I feel slightly better, too because I am losing weight, but to be honest very slowly. Please message if you ever want to talk, or though there's time difference because I'm in UK, I'll answer asap.
Happy Friday Waistaways!
I am so close to be my lightest weight since last year that I can almost taste it 😁
Steps:
Wednesday 14th May 13,561 steps
Thursday 15th May 8,271 steps
Have a great weekend everyone! 😍
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Friday Weigh In
CW: 249.4
I'd like to blame part of this on my time of the month, but it's really just been poor eating lately. And not a ton of exercise! Gonna try to kick my own butt a bit next week.
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