Wow! The day went by so fast. I meant to take a break and weigh in at lunch time, but...

SW: 155
LW: 144.8
TW: 144.8
Goal: 130ish

Well, I'm still stuck. I thought the downward movement that got me back below 145 last week was a good omen, but I hit exactly the same mark today. I have, in the last few days, tried to watch sodium more closely, and I'm still trying to get my fat percentage down. I am trying to come up with several new habits that, collectively, will matter over time. My first, which I think I've mentioned, is that now I have my second cup of coffee black because I learned that milk is fairly high in sodium. Small change--but a change I can easily make.

Good idea to set a mini goal, Lois. My mini goal is get down to 140 by December 20. We have a get together with friends that day, so It's a good benchmark. That's just shy of losing a pound a week, which would be a great accomplishment for me. I'm encouraged by Light's recent losses.

I know Sheesh and Hubby went to visit children and grandchildren for Halloween, but I had expected her back by now. I hope all is well in her corner of the world.

As far as gratitude, I'll first say that I'm grateful to know how important is to stay grateful. And I'm thankful that although I'm a little heavier than I'd like to be, my health is good, and I have many wonderful people in my life. Likewise, I'm also very thankful for the support of this little group. It's good therapy (helped recently on those cranky days!) and it keeps me motivated and helps prevent denial from setting in!

Hey, I'm back and finished reading through the threads I missed. You guys are all so awesome!! You inspire me to try to be more awesome myself. (*) I was in Boise with kids and grandkids for longer than planned. We had a BLAST, and of course I ate off plan, didn't log food, drank alcohol, steps went into the cellar, etc. I'm so either "all in", or not in at all!! I don't know why I'm like that . . Coming home, I came down with a cold. (Being around little kids and their friends always gets me a cold, LOL!) Being "cranky" lately would be an understatement. Although, our weather here is nice . . . colder, but very lovely, so I can't blame that. I'm kinda weird . . . I like winter. Well, more accurately, I like all the seasons. . I like change. The crankiness is due to little problems going on with house and cabin, and being mad at myself and my lack of discipline lately, and being sick. Reading your thoughts on gratitude really hit me where I needed it. So, thank you all!! I have to be reminded how much I have to be grateful for.

Sarah, you've been doing so great logging food and getting your walks in. I wish you were on the Fitbit leaderboard. One of my friends on there sent me a week day step challenge . . it was really motivating.

Kelly, you're also doing so great with the steps! And, I thought your pic was beautiful. I like snow, and you have a view of water?? What is that? Do you ever go ice skating or snowshoeing? I love that stuff! I'll post that workout later today. Right now, I'm about to head out the door with hubby.

Light, congratulations on your reduction, and especially on your disciplined eating and logging! You inspire me to do better. I like the idea of short-term goals. I'm thinking about what mine will be . . .

Lois, I'm sooooo happy for the improvement in your health!! I know how you love your hiking and I'm glad you are able to get back to it. And thanks for always being so upbeat in your attitude. You're awesome!

SW: 156
Last time: 137 (?)
Today: 138

Not too horrible, but not in the right direction at all. I'll check back later to post my goals and that workout for Kelly. Have a great day!

this week's chatter has been nice Good to hear everyone getting motivated again- just remember talking about it isn't the same as doing it

I am completely off my routine this week from being sick and I don't see anything changing for a few more days. I feel pretty miserable and when I woke up this morning, I could hear myself "purring" in my chest. Nope, not a good sign... good thing I went to the dr yesterday and started an antibiotic. I did very little other than nap off and on all day and that's probably how today will go as well. I have to be a bit smarter about my food choices though. I didn't feel like eating so did easy grab stuff which was high in fat (peanut butter is my go to food...) At least that's "healthy" fat, though it still makes my percentages off.

The crankies threatened to hit again to day, but thankfully, a brisk 3-mile, hilly walk helped me turn that around.

I can so relate to your frustration Kelly. When my original bodybugg died and I was without one for more than a week, it really bummed me out. Amazing how motivating seeing that step count can be. Just keep moving and log that food!

We are having a warm spell here in Maryland. Temps today will be in the 60s, and the sun is shining! What a treat--and a short-lived one, as artic air is moving in tomorrow. Good time to focus staying in the now.

Because it's a federal holiday and I don't have to work, I made appointments for today several weeks ago. Now I wish I hadn't done that so I could stay outside more--but those are important, too.

On days when I don't work, I burn about 300 calories more than I do on a work day from just normal moving around versus sitting. If I get in two walks, it will be a stellar day!

It's obvious that what I'm doing now is what I need to do to maintain around 144 pounds. For ages, my daily burn has averaged out each week around 1800 and my daily intake has averaged out around 1400. So despite the fact that the numbers say that's a 400 calorie deficit, that is what maintains this weight. Doesn't matter if the Bodymedia is off or if my best efforts to weigh, measure, and log food are off--somehow I have to find the time and the resolve to increase the difference between those two measures. Which is kind of what Light reminded us of--intentions are good, but progress requires action. If nothing changes....nothing changes.

Have a great Tuesday, everyone