Yesterday I went to a get-together in the afternoon and there was a buffet. I had some fruit and vegies and almonds. There was a huge bowl of those dark chocolate covered acai (some sort of dried berry). I had 4 and that's all. A big improvement from how before I would have taken a whole bunch and gone back for more.

Today I am off to Yolates (yoga-pilates) class. After that I'll go to the gym for about 15 minutes and do some of my own exercises.

Good Morning! Hope everyone has a great day. I've been thinking about a FitBit Flex for my birthday so am following all the bits of info here with a lot of interest. It's only supposed to be 85 degrees today so I hope to get in my lunchtime walk. Off to work I go!

There is a good thread with a comparison of the Fitbit Flex and the Fitbit One - done over time, taking it all into consideration - I found it very good reading. Still haven't made my mind up though leaning more to the One though I like the look of the Flex better.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/992573-fitbit-flex-vs-one-review?hl=flex+vs+one

Yay my first day back on meeting goals went fine. went for a 75 min walk and did 30 min of yoga and knee feels ok so can hopefully do the same tomorrow. for been going fine too and haven't bothered to eat any burned calories back today.

was told by a athletic Physical therapist that one should max increase distance or pace with 10 % a week so not both at same time so hopefully following that advice i can get my distance up to around 8-12 miles / day and then ill work on speed. seems like my knee likes the 3.5 miles/hour but i like to walk at around 4-4,5/hour.

Lis

WATER: Here are some variations I use:

Hot water
Ice water
Squeeze in some fresh lemon or lime
Club soda (no sugar, no artificial sugar...can get it on sale for 75 cents for 2 liter bottle)

I also like iced tea (no sweetener), such as mint, black tea, etc.

Hi everyone,

NSV to report...
This year I am comfortable wearing sleeveless tops, even to work! I am seeing some definition in my arms! So I'll take that..

What are some of your NSVs?

NSV? what does it stand for?

TGIF TOO!
hello gals, walked an hour and did push-ups and squats in the park. I have been soooooooooo good these passed 2 weeks. I thought it was remarkable I lost 8 lbs within the first 9 days....though I got on the scale this morning and I am pretty much the same weight (after now 2 weeks). argh! I know there's always water weight lost in the beginning. but I am a bit bummed I have only lost .50 pounds in the past 6 days. any suggestions gals?

I wouldn't worry too much. 8 lbs is still awesome! I would look at hidden sugar sources and try cutting carbs more if you're not already doing so. Up your healthy fats and keep protein moderate. Its possible you need to eat more for a few days to rev up your metabolism a bit then go back to your calorie goal. Pull out the tape measure because you may be gaining muscle and losing fat. You are doing great!!!

Saturday Check-In: garage sale over! House conditions removed - sale final! I hope! Now I can get my life back and concentrate on losing a few lbs. I haven't formally weighed in weeks and haven't updated MFP weight in ages so need to focus on some structure with food and exercise now and get the scale to move in the right direction. Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend! NSV - I can still wear the earrings I wore in high school

there sunday is almost at its end and I'm heading to bed soon

2 days in a row now at staying on track with no cheating in the evenings. I can confess that when or if i cheat its usually in the evening after i finished all my recording for that day and so far only 2 times have I been able to make my self register the cheats. its something I'm working on that 1 day I be able to be true to my self and actually record my cheats.

Planned cheats like if at mothers day eating to much ill record so its the cheats when i can't resist the cravings that i don't but maybe one day i will.

Hopefully i can do a week with no cheats to get back on track and if i manage then I'm likely to stop having these awful cravings in the evening. I think my brain gets hooked on sugar and cheating way to fast, just takes 2-3 days of being of track and the carvings get awful. Then it takes 5-10 days of no cheating and that little devil :devil: (the part in my brain that calls for cheating) gives up.

So day 2 checked and completed and under control :happy:

sorry been missing in action - the weekend took over and its back to school today so the boys needed attention, stuff and ironing done - all sorted now but distracted me from being supportive.

Wow you're a busy lot with all these sales, boot camps and gorgeous-sounding meals out. I feel positively dull by comparison.

I have stayed on track mostly - there was a cupcake (why did I make vanilla? I won't eat the chocolate ones so why did I make vanilla too?) or two, and a bit more wine than there should have been. Serious walking and exercise also took a backseat as I had other stuff to do - still managed a good bit of walking just not the stomping that I usually do. And today I'm stuck at home as eldest got up for school, came downstairs and was promptly sick!

But through it all I've managed to get another 1lb off - was sort of hoping to see the half as well as it would be a stone off but realising that its only been a few weeks, I'll wait for that goal. Its not as if it was a crucial 1/2lb, it has lots of other friends that need to go as well so it can wait - but not for too long.

Hope you're all well and hearty - and that this sickness is just confined to the boy upstairs in bed.