Daily Check In
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I've been really watching my salt and nighttime snacking since I joined this group a couple of weeks ago, and lo and behold, 2 lbs down with not much difficulty. It sure helps that DH was read the riot act by his doctor about his weigh and BP, and I'm starting to win him over to the healthy side. I am not making desserts and he's not constantly bring irresistible treats home. Happy Friday everyone. On to the weekend soon.0
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Well I wasn't going to exercise tonite but was barely under calorie goal when the mini candy bar started calling my name. Instead of eating my treat I got on the elliptical and worked out for 20 minutes. Hope the scale will reward my amazing will power on Monday. Have a great weekend everyone.0
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WTG!!Happy FRIDAY!!
That pound I gained....its gone...along with another one.
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great success! :flowerforyou:I've been really watching my salt and nighttime snacking since I joined this group a couple of weeks ago, and lo and behold, 2 lbs down with not much difficulty.0 -
SATURDAY - ahhhh the weekend!
feeling every muscle today from my workout yesterday. though it's a good ache. :happy: taking the day off today - will just go for a relaxing walk later this afternoon. even during the fight w menopause my body needs a break sometimes. My DD school had Field day yesterday...they play outdoor games and there are concession stands - snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy. None of which tempt me thank goodness. I worked the cotton candy machine for 1 1/2 hours twirling away making cotton candy for the students. There was warm, sugary cotton candy "hairs" flying all over. I was covered in it! It was actually pretty fun. Though I wondered how many calories I burned doing that "exercise" for 1 1/2 hours :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
BEST TO YOU ALL!
jill0 -
Good Saturday morning to you all. I was thinking taking today off from exercising, but remembered we have a dance party to attend tonight. Ahhh, dancing! One of my favorite ways to burn calories.
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Happy Saturday to all!
Did the grocery shopping today. Got my fruit and some sugarless Jell-O. I spice it up with whipped cream which doesn't add many calories. Its a nice treat.
I made an appointment to get my hair done next week. That always gives me shot in the arm, moodwise. I only get my hair done twice a year so its a big deal for me.
This is my off day for exercise...I did some time on the stationary bike yesterday. Will be crocheting this evening....have a LOT of projects that need finishing.0 -
I feel that I've been neglecting you all this week. It has been silly busy with the boys back at school, preparing for the summer fair and just general busy-ness.
I have been logging daily though and despite a night out on Tuesday have stayed within my calorie limits if not always the best fit for my macros. I am rather pleased with myself about dinner on Tuesday though - it was Indian food so of course I had to have a poppadom but I didn't have any starters, breads, curries or rice and had a delicious tandoori-cooked Chicken Shashlick (marinated chicken, peppers, tomatoes and onions on a skewer) and it was really nice. Had to give myself a talking-to and remind myself that it won't be the last indian meal I ever have, and just for once (or three, four, however many times) I don't have to have a curry, onion bhajis etc.
I am however starting to lose the will with chicken - need to get more fish and some lean beef I think. I'm not a big fan of pork which would have been another good choice.
Loved reading your updates, welcome to the new ladies, and what achievements you've all had this week - makes me feel positively lazy by comparison.0 -
I wonder how many calories shopping burns? That's what I did most of today. DH and I took a trip to a city an hour south of us(we live in a small town) to go to a great outlet mall, and to Costco to stock up on healthy lunch options for both of us. I got some great deal on cute summer clothes. Because I don't plan on losing much more, and certainly not on gaining any, I am not longer in the "Wait until" group. "Until I lose weight" is here now. It feels good to put on cute tops in small sizes and see how I look now. It's hard to wrap my head around. I sometimes see the slim woman that other's see, but just as often see the fat girl who used to weigh 100 pounds more.0
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So so day today, need to have a better day tomorrow.0
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s. Because I don't plan on losing much more, and certainly not on gaining any, I am not longer in the "Wait until" group. "Until I lose weight" is here now. It feels good to put on cute tops in small sizes and see how I look now. It's hard to wrap my head around. I sometimes see the slim woman that other's see, but just as often see the fat girl who used to weigh 100 pounds more.
Congratulations, I bet it feels good and I hope you enjoy it. I am looking forward to this feeling - don't care if its summer, autumn, winter or heck even next summer as long as it happens.0 -
Today. Today I will take the day off. Which probably means I will end up doing yard work or something. lol
Have a great Sunday.0 -
had two days with family and friends activities
saturday my mom, sister and I went to town for a all day shopping , lunch and theatre. had a great day with lots of talking and walking.
today we had a once a year all family gathering (picnic) so my grandma her siblings and all offspring down to the last 1 being about 3 month old (4 generations all from my great grandma). was as always some missing but we where about 40 of us so made for great photos. we had great weather so could all be outdoors.
Diet went ok ate a few things i shouldn't eat but in small bites so I'm pleased.0 -
@Crochetluvr - nice work dropping that pesky pound. Hope you had a fun filled weekend!
@Sprintto50 - Good reminder to watch my salt intake. I could probably drop 5 water lbs easily:) Having your DH in this with you will be a great benefit.
@jreneecal - I'm impressed - no mini candy bar AND a workout. I'm sure that will pay off!
@Jill - I see a LOSS on your ticker - WTG. Nice work
@sabower02 - a dance party sounds like fun! Hope it was good and sweaty:)
@josparkle - eating out is rough- you did a great job controlling it. I’m going to use that mindset the next time I think I MUST have the Enchilada Mu-cha-cha. A tip to replace your chicken with : Turkey Cutlets. They are very lite when simmered in a little water. I grill up some peppers/onions to top it off with. Low in calorie and yummy.
@nillalis - sounds like a great weekend. Getting together with family is the best!
I had a successful weekend food wise. Really stuck to it and logged everything. I did plenty of housework and moving around but I didn't take a long walk like I wanted to. Kids can throw the best plans out the window. Oh well - being my first week back I feel so much better than I did before getting back at it.
Happy Monday
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that sounds like a wonderful time!.
today we had a once a year all family gathering (picnic) so my grandma her siblings and all offspring down to the last 1 being about 3 month old (4 generations all from my great grandma). was as always some missing but we where about 40 of us so made for great photos. we had great weather so could all be outdoors.0 -
I had a successful weekend food wise. Really stuck to it and logged everything. I did plenty of housework and moving around but I didn't take a long walk like I wanted to. Kids can throw the best plans out the window. Oh well - being my first week back I feel so much better than I did before getting back at it.
Happy Monday
ReNae
HAPPY FIRST WEEK BACK! :drinker:0 -
MARVY MONDAY! why am I so excited that my DD will be done w school soon??? you'd think it was MY last week of school for the year - lol. Maybe it's excitement in MFP success. hhmmmm....Okay, I will take that.
Everyone sounds so cheery these past couple days - yeah!
I know this week is going to fly by w school ending. Summer seems to be FINALLY here and 'cabin fever' is gone!
My new yummy fav sandwich - Costco canned chicken, mixed w a little plain greek yogurt, a few spinach leaves (for some crunch) on light wheat bread - yum!
Need to begin mentally grocery shopping for our trip up north in a couple weeks. We always like to make sure we have good healthy eats to take. My oldest DD is a health nut. Wish I could be more like her :laugh:
Happy Day All!
jill0 -
Happy Monday - walked to the gym and back and it felt good getting some structure back after the weekend festivities. Off to book our moving truck and plan for the big move only 43 days away! It will be hard to leave but so excited to move to our new home and live by the ocean. This is huge for a prairie girl although we have spent almost every year there for the past 14 yrs! One of my challenges through all this change will be keeping track of my food and getting my exercise in. We won't be settled in our new home until Oct. but I'm up for it!! Have a good one!0
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TUESDAY!
where r you gals? :bigsmile:
deetee - what ocean? I have always wanted to move to an ocean/beach area. sounds absolutely awesome!
Kicked bootie today on my run/walk - ran about 70% and fast walked the other 30%. Music soooo helps to move and motivate me when I run/walk! I was down a pound afterwards....but I know it's water weight from exercising. However, it's fun to jump on the scale and see the number gone down - lol.
Had a quick green smoothie, then it was off to show house (realtor here). Now back at the computer w my chicken breast lunch. Feeling extra healthy today - feel good!
ENJOY TUESDAY LADIES!
AGAIN, WELCOME TO THE NEWBIES - GLAD TO HAVE YOU ABOARD!
jill0 -
Feeling extra healthy today - feel good!
Love this Jill - it is a great feeling isn't it? I need to remember that the next time I'm tempted with one of my old time favs.
TUESDAY has been good to me so far. Healthy eating and got a nice walk in at noon. Dinner might be a challenge since I have a meeting at the school tonight. Guess I should put a little thought into it so I won't be drawn to a drive-thru.
Busy week ahead with our DD's 8th gr semi-formal dance and graduation ceremony. Nails/hair/limo's - OMG. Everything is so elaborate these days.
Jill - what do you make your green smoothie with? I did the Standard Process cleanse last fall and wondered if I could use the leftover protein powder to make a healthy (but tolerable) smoothie for breakfast.?? PS - Great run/walk for you today - WTG!!
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Busy past couple of days... finally back on MFP! We had been away for a trip to the Alberta Rockies/Kananaskis for hiking & biking where I won a Sightseeing flight for two with Alpine Helicopters in a draw at the Alpine Club of Canada open house. Wooo Hooo! I love flight of any kind in any equipment! Then off for a sybaritic stay at a Relais & Chateaux boutique hotel with a 4 diamond restaurant and pampering. When we got back Sunday night, there were no groceries in the house (of course) so Monday was a day of eating out at fast food while running around & doing errands :indifferent: . At least it was the best possible choices of salads and fruit smoothies - nothing deep fried or fat covered.
We had a huge backlog of calls on our voice mail and had to catch up with those - mainly customers, but I was also headhunted by a security firm since I work as a volunteer with the RCMP here. Nice to have someone ask you to please work for them and choose whatever hours you would like. 'Oh, and send us your resume as a formality, but you ARE hired... if you want the job." So now I've got to check my schedule and book off all my vacation pre-arrangements and send them an email for what days/hours I want to work.
Happy happy happy!
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I use one frozen banana (I break bananas into about 5 pieces and freeze them)
Jill - what do you make your green smoothie with? I did the Standard Process cleanse last fall and wondered if I could use the leftover protein powder to make a healthy (but tolerable) smoothie for breakfast.?? PS - Great run/walk for you today - WTG!!
handful of spinach
approx. 1/2 - 1 cup of water
and 2 tbs of PB2 (it's a powered "peanut butter" you can buy at Whole Foods)
I don't use protein powder cause I usually drink this smoothie after a walk or run - just for a quick fix :drinker:0 -
@ Jill - Vancouver Island so Pacific
Got a quick walk in after visiting with our gym friend but not much else to report. Having a hard time getting my food back on track since the wknd festivities. I am either not eating and nibbling OR over eating at mealtime. Need to focus on getting this back on track because it certainly doesn't feel good and of course I don't feel satisfied which doesn't help. Tomorrow I plan on our morning walk and gym workout then the rest of the day packing non-essentials as 6 wks until we move!0 -
Sorry I dropped out for afew days. Monday helped my son do a weedeating job and after 4 hours when I woke up on Tues I could barely move, atleast I burned alot of calories. Nothing too exciting on Tues. work, helped a friend move, carpet cleaned the house and dropped into bed. Today will be more exciting Ladies Guild year end luncheon with wine! I must be careful what I eat, will report back tomorrow.
Sounds like everyone has been busy glad to here about vacations and spending time with families.
Everyone have a terrific day!
ps green smoothie this morning
3/4 kale
frozen bannana
3/4 apple juice
1 celery stalk
splash lemon juice
1/2 c ice0 -
WEDNESDAY - HUMP DAY!
just returned from the gym - weights and 20 min cardio. feel good. egg whites and chicken here I come!
DEETEE - sounds so beautiful!! jealous here :bigsmile:
JRENEECAL - welcome back (so to speak) - great to hear your voice your smoothie sounds yummy too! freezing bananas is like a small smoothie miracle - it works so well!
Side note =- I know it's a mental thing - but half our battles in life are mental - losing a few pounds gives me such a boost of energy, drive, more positive mindset, etc. I think partially I feel this way is because I am not putting crap into my body. no junky carbs, junky sugar - all of which affect my "mind". my 2 cents for the day :laugh:
HAPPY DAY!
jill0 -
Hump Day - yaaa!
@deetee - One day of eating lite will put you right back on track. Just think how great you will feel! You got this!
@jill - Thanks for the smoothie recipe. That combination - really? banana, spinach, water & PB powder - I won't knock it til I try it.
Feeling more hungry than I want. I need to increase my protein. Went for a TBSP of PB this morning, tuna for lunch - what to do for dinner. . . . .?0 -
Hi all!
Back home after traveling to SC to clear my MIL house to sell now that she has passed. Busy few days away, so no exercise (just packing, etc.). A pretty emotional experience, but thank god very little drama. I did track the best that I could as all meals were out or on the go. I was well over my goal of course. Weird thing, I am down 1/2 pound which in itself for me is huge.. ESPECIALLY after traveling. Maybe my goal 1250 is too low? When away over Memorial I gained 5 pound & once home being very focused only lost 4 of it in over 2 wks... very baffled!
Everyone sounds fantastic! Love the smoothie ideas & summer plans. I am looking forward to my 6pm happy hour bootcamp tonight. I am thankful that it is easy for me to jump back in to the exercise, I do enjoy it.
Have y'all heard of this page http://dietsarefattening.com? I have liked the FB page & one of my friends has had much success with it. I do think the diet industry is flawed at the very least...A bit hard to wrap my head around & the thought of it a bit scary. I am thinking of buying the book. What do you think?
Great job ladies, I applaud all your successes and your determination. We WILL DO this!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :drinker:
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Further proof of my newly acquired sensitivity to salt, which I have read can come with menopause. I ate 2 servings of pretzel Goldfish (40gm pretzels) Monday night, but other than that have been at or slightly under my calorie goal for quite a few days in a row. Tuesday morning was up 3 pounds! I am down 1.5 today and I assume I will be back to where I was tomorrow. I certainly am not going to cut out all salt, but decrease my intake, and not be bummed when the scale jumps after a few measly olives.
On the other hand, I am down 2.9 pounds since I joined this group about 3 weeks ago. After a maintenance period of more than a year. Thanks for being there everyone, and for inspiring me to keep working at this.0 -
HAPPY THURSDAY GALS! :bigsmile:
**SPRINTTO50 - IT'S GOOD YOU RECOGNIZED ITS THE SALT/WATER WEIGHT....THAT COMES OFF QUICKLY
**PEPPAH7 - HAVEN'T HEARD OF THAT SITE - WILL CHECK IT OUT.
FINISHED MY 4 MILE WALK - 6 MORE AND I WILL BE SATISFIED TODAY. THIS CALORIE IN CALORIE OUT THING HAS REALLY HIT HOME WITH ME - LOL.
BEEN REALLY GOOD ABOUT WORKOUTS - CAN NOW FEEL SOME MUSCLE COMIBNG BACK ....."IT'S BEEN SO LONG SINCE I'VE SEEN YOU DEAR!' :laugh:
DIDN'T DRINK ENOUGH WATER YESTERDAY - FOCUS ON THAT TODAY.
HAPPY DAY ALL!0 -
Had a great time and lots of intensive exercise at my fencing last night. Walked this morning and will do so again after dinner with a great friend. I love going for walks with girlfriends. We can walk miles and catch up on all the latest, too. Trendweight.com says I have lost 3 pounds in the past 2 weeks. Finally the losing has started again. It's amazing how that happens when I just track everything and eat within my goals.0
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