*pokes head in cautiously*

Ummmmmm, hi?

I know, I know, it's been a while. But I didn't fall off the wagon, promise! Just got too busy being active to be active here. But it's Memorial Day, so we're having a lazy quiet morning, and I thought I might check in and let you know I'm ok.

I've been playing with my CI,CO numbers the last couple of weeks. I decided that I would shift my calorie goal based on being "lightly active". I had spoken with my Physical Therapist, wondering how you know when you no longer have a sedentary lifestyle. He seemed really surprised that I still considered myself to be sedentary. He pointed out that I work out everyday, for nearly an hour, if not more than. He said that I never talked about sitting activities, just how was I going to go backpacking and hiking without killing my knees.

So I finally shifted my designation to "lightly active". I had been trying to maintain a daily CI of about 1400 calories, based on what my nutritionist told me nearly a year ago. At "lightly active", MFP puts my daily calories at 2000! My husband thinks that makes more sense, and told me he was worried that I was eating so few calories before. He thought I was keeping my body in starvation mode. Not good if you want to lose, right?

So, I have been eating 1800-2200 calories the last couple of weeks. Including cookies, ice cream, chocolate, beer, French fries, Indian buffets, naan and pita, sushi (lots of sushi), and LOTS of crawfish. But I have also been eating lots of vegetables, whole grains, brown rice, and healthy meats. And I have been chugging water like its beer at a college frat party.

And I stopped using MFP to determine my CO. I have a Fitbit Surge, which is a way more accurate calorie burn measurer. I switched my primary goal from being total steps to being total calories burned - with a goal of about 3200 calories everyday. Which means that in addition to my strength training each day, I have ended up walking for at least 30 minutes everyday the last week or so.

So, since the last time I was here, two weeks ago, I've lost a total of 5.8 pounds. I spent the first week bouncing around the same 3-4 pounds (effectively, not losing any), but last week I think I got it sorted and went from 275.6 to 268.5!

Goals for this week:
1. CI: eat 1800-2200 calories each day, not processed, lots of veggies and healthy proteins
2. CO: burn at least 1000 calories more than I eat, 3200 or more each day, strength training at least 5x a week
3. Hydrate: drink at least a gallon of water every day, more if I go hiking
4. Ooooooooh, go hiking since I am off this week!

Mini Goal:
I had my final PT visit last week, and he assessed how much I improved with my knees. After 6 weeks of strengthening and stretching, my therapist said there was objective, measurable improvement. And my walking speed increased.

Slow and steady progress is the name of my game Being overly busy the past two weeks led to a flare of my autoimmune disease, so self-care trumps everything this week. Luckily I have the week off, so I'm going to use the extra time to make a game plan for more challenging times.

Goals this week:
1- 3000 steps a day for 5 days of the week, all 7 days is a bonus!
2- At least 25 grams of protein each breakfast
3- Develop a few weekly plans for high-protein breakfasts, and a few eating plans for the times when I'm traveling for work and most likely to overeat fast food. These plans will have a focus on the Paleo AIP, I need to re-do this diet since my health is so much more stable than the first time, I'm interested to see if there are other foods I'm sensitive to.

Wow scout sounds like a great week
Slgibbs i feel the same way when i am at work and home, i never cheat from work

I was happy that my 8-pound water weight gain from my busy weekend at the beach finally went away. I knew it was not a real gain because I tracked all my food and was under my goal. It just really stank seeing the number up so high and it took a week to come back down. I attribute it to overworked muscles and dehydration.
My goal for this week will be 5 fruits and vegetables every day. Lately my eating hasn't been so great. I have been eating too many high calorie foods so I'm hungry all the time.
Oh yeah. One great thing that happened to me is that I had to buy jeans in a smaller size. I am now down 5 sizes - from a 32 to a 22.

Shballa, that is amazing, i hope you keep on going

My first time posting on this type of thread, so here goes!

Yesterdays weekly weigh in was a 0. A bit disappointed but not discouraged. The previous week was -5, so it's just my body getting itself figured out. So my goals for the week are...
♡drink, drink, drink lots o'water
♡complete the last few days and start the next 30 day 10k walking challenge on the 1st
♡do 3 days of strength training
♡plan dinners better so we don't end up eating fast food

My NSV this week was having to return the size 26/28 workout capris for 22/24s, and they look great on... and my legs look so skinny in them!!

I didn't do this i don't think i have any NSV right now, but i have two that im almost at!

1) i am just a bad bloated day away from buying a size smaller of pants!

2) i am very close to being able to walk for 30 minutes straight, i got up to 23 minutes before my body betrayed me last time. I can walk longer i just have to rest in between. And i want to be able to walk 5k again.

Cheesy567 wrote: »

Anyone struggle with snacking while driving? I drive up to 3 hours a day for work, so it's a hazard for me!

I commute 75 miles (1.5 hours) each way, and have found planning to eat something, and keeping plenty of water to drink helps. I will normally have a protein shake (half my breakfast) halfway to work, and an apple on the way home. I typically drink 32oz each way (but this may cause frequent stupid on long trips).

Today I made a few batches of protein gummies to try out for the long drive times. The first batch was almost no-carb and not the tastiest but not disgusting either. The second had an orange juice base and was a bit better. A batch with strawberry purée is setting up now. At least they'll keep my jaw busy if a craving hits!

Spot-on my goals today. How'd you do?

Late posting here again. My goal this week is to complete my journaling daily. I made it to 20 day streak today for the first time in a long time. I haven't had a NSV in awhile so it is time to set some for the summer. I am a goal-oriented person so this is an important motivator for me. I just gotta make sure I don't set too big of ones!

Thought about the snacking while driving. It isn't something I struggle with unless it's a long trip or a stressful day; I use food as a soother then so I make sure I pack a car bag with something to drink (ice water with a little mint), crunchy veggies and sweet fruits and protein. Journaling helps me track when I am likely to be stressed out on the drive home (like tonight) and I had water, a banana and almonds ready in the car waiting for me. Yeah people make fun of me for having 2 or 3 lunch boxes but I feel empowered when I'm prepared. And I can't justify buying something when I have something already.

Hi all! I'm new and trying this out, being on a community that is.

Um, looking at examples above I guess my NSV this week has been finding out I fit better in a Torrid size 4 top instead of barely fitting into a size 5.

My goals this week I'm keeping it simple:

- drink more water
- plan my lunches ahead, pack, and carry them to work
- walk at least 15 min 3 times


It took me months to fully stop drinking regular pop and drink only diet pop. Now I'm starting to notice I still occasionally crave a pepsi, but once I have it its not really satisfying anymore and not in the "I wish I had non-diet pepsi" sort of way, just a "I don't want to drink this anymore" way. I can barely finish half a can anymore so I think its a good time to focus on drinking more water instead of pop.