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  • AngelikaLumiere
    AngelikaLumiere Posts: 862 Member
    I am going to have to get back on the WII, after five months of great weather it has started raining and even though there is still Petanque being played I have been fighting an end of summer cold and every time I go out to play I spend the next three days in bed. :sick: phooey. I think I will concentrate on a good Fall cleaning this coming week, get a bunch of stuff ready to go to goodwill and get our guest room/office ready for visitors (I am hoping that the people who have promised to come and visit during the holidays actually will.)
  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
    @alison--I don't usually regret my life choices either--the feeling is really foreign to me; I think that's why it's getting to me. And overall, even if I had gotten healthy at a younger age, I really wouldn't change anything major in my life (husband, job, house, etc.). It's just remorse for all of the "little stuff" I may have passed on due to my weight. As I've reflected on this throughout the day, I've decided that one positive of making the change NOW, is that I will be healthy enough to be really active with my niece. I want to be the "fun" aunt who will do crazy, physical stuff with her. I want to be able to run around the park or beach with her, take her hiking, to amusement parks, etc. I also see these little kids doing the "fun runs" at the 5k's I run, and I want to include her in that once she's old enough. I guess I'm jumping the gun a bit since she's not even walking yet. :laugh:

    @jana--that dip sounds divine!! But I agree with Cath--I would have a hard time not eating it all in one sitting! :blushing:

    @marsha--I bet you pass that 100 lb mark while in UT!! Either way, you are an inspiration!!

    @bella--hi there! glad you had a moment to pop in--wishing you less stress so next time you can stay awhile. :flowerforyou:

    DIdn't get as much grading done as I would have liked, but still had a productive day. Raked my front yard and cleaned my fish tank--have been stressing about getting both done, so I'm glad they are off of my list. I have a couple of after school meetings/outings this week, so need to schedule light again:

    Mon--walk dog + core
    Tues--long run outside
    Wed--walk dog + core
    Thurs--walk dog
    Fri--walk dog
    Sat--walk dog + core
    Sun--long run or gym
  • susan2396
    susan2396 Posts: 794 Member
    Sunday Share:

    I have been having a problem finding yummy and low calorie foods that I can make quickly and enjoy. :) A friend of mine suggested a 30 day recipe challenge and I jumped on board. Basically, what you do is you find a recipe once a day for 30 days. You can try it or not, but you post it and share it with everybody. I am always in search of new recipes, so this helps add to my cookbook. The recipe I posted for Day 1 is called Sweet Potato dip and it is AMAZING! :) I thought I'd share it with you today.

    Sweet Potato Dip

    1 8oz bar of Cream Cheese softened (You can use low-fat or fat-free)

    1 can of sliced sweet potatoes (or pumpkin if you prefer)

    1 teaspoon of cinnamon

    ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    ¼ cup sugar (feel free to substitute Splenda if you prefer)

    Mix everything together in a blender until well distributed. Once well mixed, put in the fridge for 30 minutes or until cold. Serve with Vanilla Wafers (or any kind of cookie you prefer) for dipping. Enjoy.

    This is an amazing dip and has become a favorite of mine and my friends. My friend Callie does the pumpkin version and she says it is amazing. (BTW, thanks Cal for this recipe!) I hope you all enjoy.

    Until tomorrow...Jana

    Yum!! Thanks for sharing. I love fixing Hungry Girl's Caramel Pumpkin Apple Dip. It's got a few more ingredients, but so good as a quick snack. I like using Hungry Girl because most of her recipes are pretty simple.
  • susan2396
    susan2396 Posts: 794 Member


    Sunday Share: I am so stressed out with the class I'm taking. I need to get rolling with the homework, but I'm having a hard time getting motivated with all the teacher stuff I always have to do; however, I'm not letting anything get in the way of getting in a little exercise every day! I have been skinny all my life! I weighed 125 pounds in college. After I got married (at 18), I added a few pounds every year and especially packed on the pounds after I started having kids. Not sure why. Just love to eat and didn't care. Now I'm trying to lose weight after having had two total knee replacements. I have arthritis in my feet, and the added weight doesn't help that at all! I joined WW about 10 years ago and lost 50 pounds, then quit and gained it back. I joined a Fitness Center about 6 years ago and lost 70 pounds, then gained 30 of that back! Hence, here I am at MFP. I will NOT let my weight plateau stop me this time! Have a good week! Let's all keep on keepin' on! Good luck to us! ~ Cath

    I can totally relate. Over many years, I was on WW so many times I lost count. I lost 70 lbs and 80 lbs at different times, but I would hit that plateau mark and just wasn't patient to work through it. I gained back the weight and then some. I'm really preparing myself mentally because I know the plateau will come again. I've had one small one for 3 weeks and I just pushed throough. I know we can do this and will work through the plateaus together!
  • susan2396
    susan2396 Posts: 794 Member
    Sunday Share: My name is Susan and I'm 44 (as of yesterday). After almost 10 years of marriage, I made the decision to leave to give my son a better chance at life so I became a single parent with a 2-year old. I now have an amazing 10-year old son, but my focus has been completely on him and not taking care of myself. After living in Atlanta for 18 years, I just moved to Las Vegas 5 months ago. I took on a new job in a somewhat different industry, but needed the challenge and ready to take that next step in my career. My weight has always been a challenge for me. I've always been a big girl, but had the curves to carry it off. I was able to be somewhat active even at a larger size, but I know diabetes and other weight related issues are knocking at my door. It's time for me to take control and take care of myself.

    I started the year at 325. I lost 25 lbs pretty quickly with Medifast and made the move for the job. I spent 2 months living in a hotel and eating every meal out. I was able to keep off 16, but gained 9 back. In August, I was introduced to MyFitnessPal and down 32 lbs. I'm at 278 right now - Woo Hoo!!! I found this board and it's the only one I follow. Plus, I've found some amazing friends and look forward to encouraging them every day as I know they're here for me too!!!
  • vickimieth
    vickimieth Posts: 333 Member
    I can totally relate. Over many years, I was on WW so many times I lost count. I lost 70 lbs and 80 lbs at different times, but I would hit that plateau mark and just wasn't patient to work through it. I gained back the weight and then some. I'm really preparing myself mentally because I know the plateau will come again. I've had one small one for 3 weeks and I just pushed throough. I know we can do this and will work through the plateaus together!

    My official opinion is that plateus suck -- and I'm there again at present.
    Tried everything I know to pop off of it, and nothing so far. aack. :grumble:
  • lizmil79
    lizmil79 Posts: 566 Member
    Hello,

    @Alison -- No Idaho is in the Northwest. Its an easy mistake.

    Liz
  • BohemianCoast
    BohemianCoast Posts: 349 Member
    I really enjoyed everyone's Sunday shares this week! I love hearing about your lives.

    @Cath -- I weigh every morning and evening, and I try not to obsess with the little ups and downs. I'm not always successful in that.

    @Angelika -- my running plan has me running every other day all through winter. When I went out yesterday it was just beginning to get dark (the perils of living in the UK, and the clocks go back soon too), and it was raining and a bit chilly. I think running is more fun when it's cool, dry and bright.

    @Skinnyjeanz -- I do sometimes have a tiny pang of 'oh gosh, I wish I'd been able to run around with my kids more when they were little'. I worry that I've imparted bad habits to them. Oh well, they can watch my good habits now!

    @Susan, Vicki -- I am not sure I'm mentally prepared for a big plateau. I keep trying to remind myself that the amount I'm eating now would actually be maintenance calories (or even more than) if I got to goal because I'm so short. So this isn't really a diet in any sense; I'm just eating the way I'm going to be eating for the rest of my life. Which is hard when I make sensible choices at parties or restaurants. I don't think I'm mentally ready for the idea that three course restaurant meals are no longer part of my life. I do tell myself that I'm at these events because I want to spend time with the other people there, and the food and drink are ancilliary. Which is true but unsatisfying somehow.

    Monday check-in: I'm really thrilled that I've lost three pounds this week, especially as I spent much of last week feeling unmotivated. I'm looking forward to measurements at the end of the month, too. My jeans I was never going to fit into again are pretty comfy now, though I still have a muffin top so they're getting worn with tunics for a bit. I'm really looking forward to being able to go back to that shop because they have a lot of cute things.

    While we're on autumnal cooking:

    Sweet Potato & Tomato Soup

    1 onion, chopped
    2 cloves garlic, pressed
    2 largish sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
    1 can (400g/14oz) chopped tomatoes
    1 pint beef stock
    salt and pepper
    parsley
    sour cream (or 0% fat free yoghurt, it's an option! But sour cream tastes better so you don't need to use as much)

    You fry the onion till it's soft, adding in the garlic for the last two minutes, add the tomatoes and fry for a couple of minutes, add everything else and cook until the sweet potatoes are cooked through (perhaps 20 minutes). Then you season, puree it, and press it through a sieve if you're serving it to guests (I never do this!). Garnish with chopped parsley and a swirl of sour cream.

    We always double this and have it as a main course with loads of homebaked bread; serves four with plenty of leftovers. I use beef stock cubes which are salty so I don't then add more salt, but I do use lots of pepper.

    I'm off to cook now; double portions of moussaka and locro (a South American beef stew), for dinners this week and to have meals in the freezer. I put beans in everything! We're not poor particularly, but beans are high protein, low fat, delicious and cheap; they also add structure to stews. If it's not beans, it's lentils or chickpeas. The moussaka will have black beans in it because one time I had leftover lamb but not very much (moussaka is nicest with leftover roast lamb) so I added beans and everyone loved it.

    Starting a new week everyone! Have a great one!

    -- Alison
  • nzenczak
    nzenczak Posts: 69 Member
    Hi everyone,

    Hope you all had a great weekend and are ready for a new week! Despite having a difficult food weekend while visiting friends I was still able to maintain and for that I am thrilled.

    Today is my toughest day of the week as I go straight from work to an hour personal training session followed by a 45 minute Spin class. Like I said it is tough, but boy what an accomplishment when you get it done!

    I hope you all have a great week and I'll be checking in again! Hugs!
  • pattynava
    pattynava Posts: 331
    Hi everyone
    Sorry I was MIA this weekend, still no computer at home..It bit the dust, so we are buying a new one..Hopefully Soon. Had a good relaxed weekend, ( well allot of house work, but other than that..not much)
    Bee Healthy, Bee Happy, Bee Blessed:heart:
    patty
  • kah68
    kah68 Posts: 1,515 Member
    Good Morning, crazy day yesterday - guess I forgot to stop by. :cry:

    Monday Check-In~Had a good but busy weekend, pizza out with friends on Saturday (but I planned for it). It was fantastic!!! :bigsmile: Got tons of exercise in on both days. I'm pretty tired today as my trainer mapped out a 5k run and that is what we did during our training session yesterday, it wiped me out!!! Guess he's trying to get me ready for the events I have coming up.

    Last week's fitness:

    Monday~Elliptical at home DONE!
    Tuesday~Cross Trainer at gym DONE!
    Wednesday~Recovery Day
    Thursday~Training DONE
    Friday~2 mile run/walk outside DONE
    Saturday~Elliptical & C25K at gym DONE
    Sunday~5k w Trainer DONE

    This week:

    Monday~Walk after Chiropractor appt (after 2 intense workouts this weekend, need to lighten it up)
    Tuesday~Cross Trainer at gym
    Wednesday~Recovery Day
    Thursday~Training
    Friday~Going to be cool, so a run/walk outside
    Saturday~Elliptical at gym
    Sunday~Training

    Hope everyone has a great week ahead!
  • GrannyBandit
    GrannyBandit Posts: 1
    Hi everyone! I'm just getting started so I"m checking this out. It looks like you all are doing fantastic! Good jobs!!! I hope I can do well too. Anyway, just thought I'd say hi.:happy:
  • tootsanderson
    tootsanderson Posts: 1,636 Member
    lost 2.2 pounds this week which puts me back at where i was before i went off the wagon for a month or so. i gained about six pounds during that time. but i'm back down where i was. maybe even .1 of a pound less. but i can't remember which it was :laugh: but anyway, yay. my ticker is true again haha.
  • trhjrh06
    trhjrh06 Posts: 2,272 Member
    Monday Check In::: Well feeling really good this week. Logged all weekend and didn't do too terribly bad. But I logged all weekend. And my weight was NOT up this morning! I was happy about that! It was actually really down under my weight I last logged on here. But I didn't log it because I think it was the fact I was finally able to um...go to the bathroom and I feel much better. But I will wait until Friday or Monday of next week to log my weight.

    Had our family pictures done Sunday, hoping they turn out good. I got a preview of them and I think I look horrible in them all..but it's probably me being critical of myself. Cause everyone else's looks great...but me. So we will see!

    Have a magnificent Monday everyone!

    Tina
  • KATRENAJ
    KATRENAJ Posts: 318 Member
    To all the new folks, welcome. Wish I had time to post, but we are checking out of the hotel, heading home.
    .
    Really blew this trip. My entree at Maggiano's last night was 1700 calories.

    Planned for today and had a perfectly fine breakfast and plan a veggie lunch. Will be home this evening in time for the debate. I've had fun but have missed my hubby and family.

    Lots of work this week, repairing and cleaning a rental home to get it ready to either sell or rent. Plus my business needs some attention.

    I'll take time to respnd to the posts this week and to exercise and eat right. I am back on track and hope too much harm has not been done.

    Katrena
  • nzenczak
    nzenczak Posts: 69 Member
    lost 2.2 pounds this week which puts me back at where i was before i went off the wagon for a month or so. i gained about six pounds during that time. but i'm back down where i was. maybe even .1 of a pound less. but i can't remember which it was :laugh: but anyway, yay. my ticker is true again haha.

    Congrats!
  • nzenczak
    nzenczak Posts: 69 Member
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    Had our family pictures done Sunday, hoping they turn out good. I got a preview of them and I think I look horrible in them all..but it's probably me being critical of myself. Cause everyone else's looks great...but me. So we will see!

    Tina, I'm sure you do not look terrible. As someone who is overly critical of myself as well, I'm sure that's what you're suffering from when you look at those pics. Also, think of what you'd look like if you still had the 55 pounds you lost. You're doing great. :) Keep it up!
  • tootsanderson
    tootsanderson Posts: 1,636 Member
    thanks. i think that i left morbidly obese and am now just regularly obese :laugh: because i'm down under 40 and i'm pretty sure that's the cut off
  • kris1085
    kris1085 Posts: 1,436 Member
    I lost 2 pounds this week so i am happy about that ! I have lost 32 now !
  • RobinsEgg
    RobinsEgg Posts: 3,702 Member
    Congrats to everyone who had a weight loss this week! WOOT! And congrats to all who struggled and plan on having a better week ahead!

    I sure do enjoy the Sunday shares......its so interesting to get a peak into people's lives - Boho Coast - thanks for sharing your life in England - it is totally fascinating to me! KJeffries - thanks for sharing the story of your impoverished time growing up. I was very moved. That experience does force a person to be very afraid of going hungry in the present time. You have done well to fight that urge.
  • 3smommy2008
    3smommy2008 Posts: 11
    I am new to posting, but joined myfitnesspal a while back. I don't think I was serious enough before, but I just recently started working at a heart hospital and have finally come to terms with the dangers of my current lifestyle. I need as much help and support as I can get, and my hopes are that I can get some of both here. I've joined the employee gym at my new workplace and my first day to exercise there will be today! If anyone has any suggestions or words of encouragement, please reply or message me. I am 32 with 2 small children....if I don;t lose weight, I'm scared that I won't be around to raise them. My goal is to become a runner. It's something I've always wanted to do, but at this point it seems almost imposible. Please help!!!
  • kittyx2
    kittyx2 Posts: 33 Member
    Hello again everyone,

    Well I have got to get better about logging in daily & recording my foods & exercise. (Well at least I backtracked & put in yesterday's food today).

    Monday check-in I'm happy that I managed to lose 2 lbs at the end of this past week, despite all the once-per-month bloating and scale stand-still from earlier in the week. I think I'm on track to reach 10 lbs down by the end of October, I hope I make it!

    Toots, that's great you're now under 40 BMI (you're correct, that's the marker from "obese" to "morbidly obese". I'm trying to get under 40 also (at 43 right now). Another 23 lbs & I'll be there. I figured that's a good mini-goal to have. Having to lose over 100 can seem so overwhelming, so having smaller goals within the larger goal I think will help me stay motivated.
  • kah68
    kah68 Posts: 1,515 Member
    I am new to posting, but joined myfitnesspal a while back. I don't think I was serious enough before, but I just recently started working at a heart hospital and have finally come to terms with the dangers of my current lifestyle. I need as much help and support as I can get, and my hopes are that I can get some of both here. I've joined the employee gym at my new workplace and my first day to exercise there will be today! If anyone has any suggestions or words of encouragement, please reply or message me. I am 32 with 2 small children....if I don;t lose weight, I'm scared that I won't be around to raise them. My goal is to become a runner. It's something I've always wanted to do, but at this point it seems almost imposible. Please help!!!

    Nothing is ever impossible, the trick is to start things out slowly and work your way up. If you aren't very active right now, just ease into a workout program - start by using the elliptical, the bike, or by walking on the treadmill. Once you have established a routine, start challenging yourself by increasing intensity or the amount of time you spend on the exercise. When it comes to running, there are several C25K programs you can try - it gets you from no running to running a 5K (3.1 miles) in 8 weeks.
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,453 Member
    Hello,

    @Alison -- No Idaho is in the Northwest. Its an easy mistake.

    Liz

    Ladies - I live in IOWA which is often confused with IDAHO for some reason. We have nothing memorable in the state apparently because most folks have no idea where it is! We are neighbors to ILLINOIS.

    Don't quiz me on geography of other countries. I'd fail miserably......

    Monday, Monday. Scale was down. Yeah.

    Weekend went ok with the exception that I was unhappy that my Fitbit didn't sync to my MFP account from Saturday afternoon until this morning.

    Lin

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  • kittyx2
    kittyx2 Posts: 33 Member
    I am new to posting, but joined myfitnesspal a while back. I don't think I was serious enough before, but I just recently started working at a heart hospital and have finally come to terms with the dangers of my current lifestyle. I need as much help and support as I can get, and my hopes are that I can get some of both here. I've joined the employee gym at my new workplace and my first day to exercise there will be today! If anyone has any suggestions or words of encouragement, please reply or message me. I am 32 with 2 small children....if I don;t lose weight, I'm scared that I won't be around to raise them. My goal is to become a runner. It's something I've always wanted to do, but at this point it seems almost imposible. Please help!!!

    Welcome 3smommy, love your avatar of you & your kids, adorable! I am working towards motherhood (hopefully) & feel the same way, wanting to be healthy enough to raise my future child or children, since I'm getting started rather late in the game. Good luck with your workout today at the employee gym. That's a great benefit to offer employees, it's good more places have them.

    Crystal
  • Helenatrandom
    Helenatrandom Posts: 1,166 Member
    Hi. I know it is check in day, but I'm afraid to weigh in this week. I know when I gain, I get depressed, and when I'm depressed, I start thinking I'm hungry. I have my period, so there is NO WAY I'm getting on that thing. (TWSS? Sorry. I couldn't resist....and I should've, I know....)
    I had a job interview to be on a local sub list on Friday. All I need is my fingerprints to check out (they will!) and my tb test to turn out fine (it will) and I'm in!!!! YAYY! I miss being in the classroom SO much!
  • tootsanderson
    tootsanderson Posts: 1,636 Member
    I lost 2 pounds this week so i am happy about that ! I have lost 32 now !

    whoo nice work
  • tootsanderson
    tootsanderson Posts: 1,636 Member
    We were not nourished well and we often went to bed hungry. My father was a proud man and would not allow us to receive free lunches at school. We took a white flour biscuit with sorghum syrup for lunch each day. I remember being so hungry after lunch and before I got home, that my stomach would growl. Our breakfast was a biscuit with gravy from white flour w/canned tomatoes. We never had milk but occasionally we had eggs.

    i also grew up very poor. but if it wasn't for school lunches there would have been many days i wouldn't have eaten at all. we got all of our food from the government or the church food pantry. my parents had good stamps too but it was common practice to trade them for whatever they could get and remember later that they had no freaking food. so i do understand where you're coming from. there was a month one time were all we had was beans, unflavored boiled beans, and puffed rice. not sugared. just puffed rice. to this day i will eat neither of those things :laugh:
  • RobinsEgg
    RobinsEgg Posts: 3,702 Member
    I am new to posting, but joined myfitnesspal a while back. I don't think I was serious enough before, but I just recently started working at a heart hospital and have finally come to terms with the dangers of my current lifestyle. I need as much help and support as I can get, and my hopes are that I can get some of both here. I've joined the employee gym at my new workplace and my first day to exercise there will be today! If anyone has any suggestions or words of encouragement, please reply or message me. I am 32 with 2 small children....if I don;t lose weight, I'm scared that I won't be around to raise them. My goal is to become a runner. It's something I've always wanted to do, but at this point it seems almost imposible. Please help!!!

    Welcome 3smommy! It sounds like you are off to a great start. Using MFP is a wonderful accessory to a lifestyle eating change and this forum is a great place to get the encouragement you need . Please stop in daily and post your forward movement!
  • RobinsEgg
    RobinsEgg Posts: 3,702 Member
    Hi. I know it is check in day, but I'm afraid to weigh in this week. I know when I gain, I get depressed, and when I'm depressed, I start thinking I'm hungry. I have my period, so there is NO WAY I'm getting on that thing. (TWSS? Sorry. I couldn't resist....and I should've, I know....)
    I had a job interview to be on a local sub list on Friday. All I need is my fingerprints to check out (they will!) and my tb test to turn out fine (it will) and I'm in!!!! YAYY! I miss being in the classroom SO much!

    Helen - I'm so glad you have the job interview and very good odds to get on the sub list. Working will improve your depression greatly. Getting involved back here on a daily basis would be good for you too. You were always such a good contributor! Clever and wise! HUGS to one of my favorite people, and may that black dog of depression stop following you. :flowerforyou:

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