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  • TCASMEY
    TCASMEY Posts: 1,405 Member
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    Pam,

    I would love to hear the quiet. It never gets that way here!:flowerforyou:
  • phyljen
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    Pam
    Wow off for Mardi Gras, that sounds like a good idea. Wish we had it off. Instead we have Laura Benson here from the states teaching us all week. She is a literacy specialist. Have you ever heard of her. she has written many things and visits our school about twice a year for the past 4 years. she is interesting to listen to but we have to plan for subs in the class so we can attend her lectures and you know how that goes. BLAHH. The kids get all wound out too with a sub. At least my group does.
    Anyway good to see you back and hear what is happening in your life. I missed many of the group the past few days. I'm still plugging along and being diligent in my plan for a healthier life.
    Phyljen
  • lreed
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    Jan 1st 216.7
    Feb 1st 211.8
    CW 2-16 208.6
    Mar 1st 206.8

    WOO HOO! The past week is the first time in 15 years I have actually felt like I can do it! My family and friends are supporting me, and all my new pals on MFP. I am working out REALLY hard and journaling religiously, and it doesn't feel overwhelming! Thanks all for the :smile:
  • lreed
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    Woops, I had in my head that today was weigh in, I'll do it again later this week! :laugh:
  • pbenison
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    Pam
    Wow off for Mardi Gras, that sounds like a good idea. Wish we had it off. Instead we have Laura Benson here from the states teaching us all week. She is a literacy specialist. Have you ever heard of her. she has written many things and visits our school about twice a year for the past 4 years. she is interesting to listen to but we have to plan for subs in the class so we can attend her lectures and you know how that goes. BLAHH. The kids get all wound out too with a sub. At least my group does.
    Anyway good to see you back and hear what is happening in your life. I missed many of the group the past few days. I'm still plugging along and being diligent in my plan for a healthier life.
    Phyljen

    Yes, my whole area shuts down for Mardi Gras. I live 70 miles north of New Orleans. Tough time for diet also with all the rich foods such as king cakes! As to your question I have not heard of Laura Benson, but googled her, I would love to hear your thoughts and any help with my own 3rd graders. Send me a message when you get a chance...

    Thanks!

    Pam
  • phyljen
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    LOL you are excited! I am glad that you are finding the MFP a help to you. I feel the same way. I log in my food and exercise religiously and can't wait to read what everyone writes. I don't always comment on everything But I READ IT ALL! Thanks everyone. Can't wait to have the weigh in and see how much we all lose. We should total up all out pounds lost! Phyljen
  • Jennplus2
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    Hi everyone,

    Had a busy weekend and didn't eat well. Today I feel kinda sick and think that it is all the junk food I eat. Now that I don't eat it every much it makes me ill the next day. :sick:
    Feel bad about making the wrong choices, but staying strong today. Every week it is the same old story...
    I do super during the week then the weekend comes and everything I learned about food goes out the window! :cry: I didn't even log my food last night.
    Long walk today to try and regain some ground. I don't want to cook dinner tonight, I need to think of an easy yummy something. Any quick low cal dinner ideas?
  • Jennplus2
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    Anyone who has feet that tingle after 30 min or so of exercise?
  • izzypup
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    Anyone who has feet that tingle after 30 min or so of exercise?

    Absolutely... It was time to get new shoes! If that is not the case... I don't know. Hope this helps
    Sandy
  • lreed
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    Anyone who has feet that tingle after 30 min or so of exercise?
    Yep! Sometimes they are just laced too tight! :wink:
  • Jennplus2
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    I thought I needed new shoes, got some but it didn't help. I also laced loose, and it helped a bit but still acting funny. Weird, I don't know what it is.
  • irismoon
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    I want in! My starting weight this month was 175lbs.(before I joined here). Already lost 2lbs of the 5lbs! So that makes my goal 170lbs by March! 3lbs to go!
  • TCASMEY
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    Welcome to the group. Our weigh ins are Fridays (if you can). And then on the first of every month. This is amazing group full of supportive people!:flowerforyou:
  • TCASMEY
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    Weight loss tip for today! This is from the book called The Biggest Loser Success Secrets.

    BELIEVE YOU CAN DO IT

    Who doesn't remember the story of the Little Engine that Could? His memorable mantra "I think I can"- was enough to help him climb even the steepest hills. Can your own self-talk help you do the same as you begin to lose weight?

    The answer is a resounding yes. When you're on the road to your weight loss goal, having a can-do-attitude is key. And that attitude is controlled to a large extent by your faith in yourself and your ability to achieve your goals. In fact, your confidence needs to be even higher than the Little Engine's. He only thought he could. To be successful you have to know you can.

    Psychologist and motivational experts call this attitude self-efficacy. Put another way, it is believing in your ability to bring about a particular outcome. Unlike self-esteem, self-efficacy is specific to each situation or task that you face, such as exercising, eating healthfully, or controlling overeating. The stronger your self-efficacy becomes, the resilient you are to setbacks and failure. If you truly believe in your ability to lose weight, then you can overcome occasional setbacks by learning from it and moving on with greater resolve.
  • Iffer75
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    Just checking in quickly this morning. I hope everyone is doing well today.

    I have been pushing play and Digging Deeper. Keep up the awesome work everyone. Have an AWESOME day!!! :bigsmile:
  • Jennplus2
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    Weight loss tip for today! This is from the book called The Biggest Loser Success Secrets.

    BELIEVE YOU CAN DO IT

    Who doesn't remember the story of the Little Engine that Could? His memorable mantra "I think I can"- was enough to help him climb even the steepest hills. Can your own self-talk help you do the same as you begin to lose weight?

    The answer is a resounding yes. When you're on the road to your weight loss goal, having a can-do-attitude is key. And that attitude is controlled to a large extent by your faith in yourself and your ability to achieve your goals. In fact, your confidence needs to be even higher than the Little Engine's. He only thought he could. To be successful you have to know you can.

    Psychologist and motivational experts call this attitude self-efficacy. Put another way, it is believing in your ability to bring about a particular outcome. Unlike self-esteem, self-efficacy is specific to each situation or task that you face, such as exercising, eating healthfully, or controlling overeating. The stronger your self-efficacy becomes, the resilient you are to setbacks and failure. If you truly believe in your ability to lose weight, then you can overcome occasional setbacks by learning from it and moving on with greater resolve.

    Thank you for this post TCASMEY. I needed it today. The week is NOT lost, I need to forget past wrong choices and make the choices I KNOW I can be better for. We can all do this!
    I love how we all take turns cheering each other on, when I am down I can count on MFP friends to pick me up again.
    :love:
  • donsch
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    i am new to this site. I really enjoy reading what people have to say. When i find a group I think I would like to join I ose it and haven't figured out how to track it. Any body have tips to help?
  • TCASMEY
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    Welcome to our group! To keep finding your group click on community and then my topics and you should be able to find any thread you have posted.
  • Jennplus2
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    I was good today, but I don't really feel much like exercise tonight. Think I'll sleep and workout harder tomorrow. :devil:
  • TCASMEY
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    Welcome to Thursday! Remember tomorrow is our weigh in. Are you achieving your goals for this month? If so that is great if not, reevaluate and try to figure out what you need to do better to achieve your goals. Have a healthy rest of the day. I am looking forward to tomorrows weigh-in to see how everyone is doing!

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