Hi
I was walking today, I went further than intended in two sessions. Walked 7500 steps, came home had breakfast and went to the produce store for Bananas. I stopped at the Dollar Store and bought some Buttermilk Waffles, Buttermilk Pancakes, Blueberry Pancakes, and Pumpkin Spice Waffles. 110 calories to 150 calories per serving and 3 to 4 servings per box. I hope they taste good otherwise I just wasted $4 on them and will end up choking them down since I bought them Total steps when I got back home 11,500. It was cold when I went out the first time, I wore two layers over my T-Shirt, Gloves and Earmuffs. By the time I got home I was had pocketed the gloves and Earmuffs Then walking to the produce store one Knit long Sleeve shirt and no gloves and a backpack for my purchases.

Have a Good Week
Roger

hope4change_val wrote: »

My misuse of the inserts started my problems. I was supposed to remove the one that came with the shoe, and then put the insert in. I added it on top...which then made the shoe too tight and my foot to high in the shoe that caused the mega-blister. Then my faulty use of a band aid (tape on the blister) caused the skin to rip off. Then my mismatched shoes messed my knees up. Well...today, I wore crocks (with socks!) all day and my feet and knees are happy! Did almost 20K steps.

Went shopping because I realized I have no casual pants (I have work pants and gym pants, and that's it). So, I bought a new pair of jeans today...size 12!!! (and they fit comfortably...I can sit, and bend, and even ride a horse.) As a teen, I went from size 10 to 18 in a single hop...so I think this is my first time (or at least it is the first time I can remember!). Here's my progress photos...still have another 40# to go.

Hi Val
What a great change, Congratulations

That will do it, I am glad You are OK today

I know what You mean, The Hiking pants are comfortable and with the seven pockets I can carry so many things in case of need.

Good Luck
Roger

ssflbelle2012 wrote: »

Wow you two are doing so much walking! I can't imagine going 11 miles Val that is fantastic. So sorry to hear about the blister.
Roger good deals you found on your walk. Did I mention I started back to the gym? Have been doing 11 pieces of sit down equipment in about 45 minutes. I know I am very slow but at least I am able to do some more exercise other than riding just my trike.

Hi Amanda
Never apologize for slow, Celebrate the doing! Congratulations on the 45 minutes. When I started walking this spring I was lucky to go around the block. I have gradually extended the distance and step count since then.

I believe in the saying, The longest journey starts with the first step

Good Luck
Roger

Hi
I was out walking today, Cold and with a breeze that made it feel colder. I stopped at the produce store on the way back and ended up with 2 heads of Lettuce, No bargain, $1.99 a head and not that large. OTOH Yesterday when I stopped they only had a few heads left and they were really beat, picked over left overs from the weekend shoppers.

Have a Good Day
Roger

hope4change_val wrote: »

Hi Ama

ssflbelle2012 wrote: »

Wow you two are doing so much walking! I can't imagine going 11 miles Val that is fantastic. So sorry to hear about the blister.
Roger good deals you found on your walk. Did I mention I started back to the gym? Have been doing 11 pieces of sit down equipment in about 45 minutes. I know I am very slow but at least I am able to do some more exercise other than riding just my trike.

Hi Amanda! So happy for you that you're going to the gym. Each day we need to try to match or improve on our previous day. One step at a time, one gym-machine at a time, etc. every little bit helps ... Plus if we are at the gym, on the trike, or out walking...we're not standing at the fridge or pantry right then. Substituting activity time in place of extra eating time has been a beneficial change!

According to fitbit, I averaged 13k steps daily for the past month. I look for opportunities to go walking. When I started I took all dogs at the same time once around the block. Now I walk the dogs 1 or 2 at a time, and always 2 to 5 times around the long neighborhood loop....and now I found an even longer winding paved path thru the woods. The dogs were elated with the additional walking time plus the smells of the forest creatures (lots of bunnies). It was pretty n I want to go father but I was concerned about safety (lots of places for bad guys to hide). I've had too many bad experiences in my life and I seriously don't want any further incidents. That's part of how I gained all my weight....safer to not go out.

Hi Val
According to Fitbit I am at 75K steps for a weeks walking counting todays partial walking so far. I only hit 13K one day. I may head for the Library later and look for used books and new releases. The Used books they sell look like new usually, Donated books.

I agree, exercise is a good way to stay away from the fridge

Have a great day
Roger

Hi
I went back out yesterday afternoon and walked to the Library and Picked up some New Looking used Books $6 total, I was glad I had worn the backpack there.

I was out walking today too + 1Cent. The weather was good. Tomorrow promises to be rainy and in the 60s, We will see what the weather forecast shows and what I see outside the window in the morning.

I just finished today's food menu plan and will be doing several more days ahead when I am done here.

I just heard from someone:
I'm not sure if you've heard that the Refugee thread was taken down for a time because of the use of the NutriSystem name in the heading. The facilitators got it back up by changing the name to NS rather than the full name.
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Thus I am changing the names here. I believe the change will be transparent to us. They Must really want people on NuMi and Facebook.

Have a Good Wednesday
Roger

hope4change_val wrote: »

What is your FitBit name? I think I'm the same...Hope4Change_Val

public url: //www.fitbit.com/user/3MKMYK

And, I joined the Nutrisystem Users, NS FitBitters, and Nutrisystem Friends groups.

Hi Val
I am only using the Fitbit site right now for steps tracking.

I am Groftt there. I tend to be somewhat paranoid and thus the information in my profile is different at every site as are my passwords.

Are both of those last two groups on Fitbit? If I said I do not and have never had an account at FaceBook, Twitter etc., Would that make me strange?

Cheers
Roger

Hi
The weather during today's walk was OK despite the forecast. The Rain held off until I was home and the Gusty winds have not started blowing yet. Temperatures were in the comfortable range, I only needed a Thin Long Sleeve Shirt and no gloves. I did take a light rain jacket and folding umbrella along just in case but they were not needed.

Have a Nice Thursday
Roger

hope4change_val wrote: »

Those are the fitbit groups that I am in. I've really enjoyed participating in the "challenges." They are fun ways to motivate me to do one more lap...or 10!

Nothing strange about not having twitter or Facebook. I don't see the point to Twitter (and I have never tweeted). I do have a Facebook account...originally set it up so my older kid could see pics of her little sister when we moved. I only put people I know as "friends"...it is a nice way to keep in touch since I've moved around the country a bit.

Hi Val
FWIW You might want to go over security settings regarding image sharing on Facebook.

Have a Nice day
Roger

Hi
I walked today and picked up my coffee from Dunkin Donuts, I got a gift card for $20 from my brother that he would not use, he won it in a drawing at a meeting.

Then By Registering at DDperks with the card info I got a printable coupon for a free coffee, Best Price I know of.

It was Cold today, 36 in a nearby town according to News12 when I checked to see what to wear fro my walk.

Talk about coincidences I was awake at 4:37AM and looked at the Clock/outdoor temperature reading on the clock. 4:37AM and 43.7 degrees on the front porch

Have a Good Weekend
Roger

5mates wrote: »

Hi NS Buddies - I haven't posted for awhile but just read through some of the recent few pages and am happy that everyone is still here and posting! No WI to report as I finally had the hip replacement surgery on the 11th and right now my right leg is a bit swollen so I decided to wait until next week to start in with the scale. Have mostly been on program since getting out of the hospital so I don't expect a big shock. I am pleased to report however, for those of you who know my story, that I lost 15 of the 25 pounds the surgeon had asked me to lose. As of the morning of the surgery when I weighed last, I was down a total of 85 lbs on Nustrisystem - yay!. As far as recovery - it is moving much quicker than expected. Can't wait to shed the crutches and then the cane so I can start catching up with all of you who are walking so much! Have a great weekend all - Bev

Hi Bev
I do remember that You had to lose before the surgery, I am happy that it is done and successfully too.

Congratulations on that loss and sticking to it during recovery.

Have You noticed that You now order Frozen A La Carte and shipping is free if You order $50 or more. I had not noticed until Amanda (spamanda) mentioned it in a post.

Have a Nice Saturday
Roger

Hi
On today's walk I went a new route due to the stops I wanted to make.
1st Post Office, Then Dunkin Donuts for a Extra large Black Coffee on the Gift Card from my Brother, then while there I picked up the Free Boston Creme Doughnut for him, The Last receipt had a place to take a survey and enter a validation code for a free doughnut Then some walking and back to the bank to make a deposit for both of us and home. 8K+ steps.

It was only a couple of degrees warmer than yesterday when I started out, No real breeze however and then it warmed up by the time I left the bank.

Last Night we started the Holiday baking with Banana nut Muffins using Hickory Nuts. I ended up eating some of them since I had not had any of those for years. Then Peeled to many Bananas so I ate the extra one and Tasted the Batter after filling the Muffin Tin.

Today is prep day. I already peeled the potatoes and they are cooking, While I did that he Made the Dressing AKA Stuffing and it is in the Oven, Later on a Pumpkin Pie and a Mincemeat pie. Tonight the Turkey goes in the oven on am lowish heat so that it can rest and firm up tomorrow before being carved. It will still be warm FWIW. He also made Carrot sticks and Celery Sticks as snacks. Tomorrow probably the plate using them with Black Olives, Spanish Olives with Pimento and Home Made Deviled Eggs.

Have a Nice Thanksgiving Eve
Roger

Hi
I walked today, a reverse route, You see things that way You miss going in the other direction
Factoid: During the walk I passed 5 houses where I could see the Solar panels on the roof, Others may have had them on the side of the roof I could not see. It seems they are becoming more popular

Have a Nice Thursday
Roger.

hope4change_val wrote: »

Hi! I'm back. Ate everything under the sun Wednesdat thru Sunday (up 4 lbs; dropped 1 yesterday). All my Indiana friends are NOT into health or fitness.

hope4change_val wrote: »

Driving home was rough...had horrible weather n traffic the entire (>1,000 miles) way! Rained so hard I kept trying to make the wipers go faster than the fastest setting...I took the hint and pulled off the road until I could see again. Picked up the coat I had left in Arkansas. When I got home Sunday, I got a major bloody nose and threw up. But Monday I was all better. Then busier than ever at work...till today when things lightened up. Tuesday, walked Oscar ( my old 110 lbs mastiff/lab)....he collapsed and lay there for 1/2 hour. I sat with him petting his giant head. He was still in pain (untreated Lymmes Disease from former owner gave him permanent joint damage n pain) unable to stand, so I called my roommate and she brought the car to take us home. Next day, he could get around the house ok, but clearly hurting. Vet gave a shot of cortisone...and said to get his weight down to reduce joint pressure. So, now i feed the other 3 dogs on my bed (Oscar can't get up there) and I measure n supervise Oscars meals. He had a good walk today...but limping at end. Will call vet for pain pills for him.

Hi Val
It took until this morning to get back to within 1/4 pound of where I was Thanksgiving Morning myself. I feel Your pain at the gain.

A bloody nose is not joke, I had one that put me in the hospital when I was a teenager as it would not stop.

I hope the weight reduction helps Oscar, The shots my help but...

Good Luck
Roger

Hi All
It is somewhat warmer this morning, not a lot but every little bit helps. We are in a slow warming trend through the weekend

The Chinese Buffet Yesterday was not good for people dieting. If I likes Seafood then it would have been better, Grilled Fish, Squid, Clams, Sushi etc. I did have some tender beef in a brown gravy, A slice of Ham, Some Chicken Broccoli, Heavy on the Broccoli, Some fresh fruits and and it would have been OK except that the Carrot Cake kept calling my name. I am retaining water today most likely from the sauces.

FWIW I have tried two No Sugar Added Sweet Gherkin Pickles, Vlasic found at Walmart and Mount Olive found at the Shoprite Grocery store. Both show Zero calories per serving, Which means that they are under 5 calories per serving. That makes them a nice sweet crunchy snack.

Have a Good Wednesday
Roger

Hi All
I was out walking today + 1 Cent, I looped through the Quick Chek for Coffee, Down and around to the Produce store for Bananas since I was out. I also picked up a Head of Lettuce for me and two for my Brother, Zuchinnis and Cherry Tomatoes for him too. A small package of Raspberries and Blackberries for SC portions. I just managed to fit it all in the Backpack, Darned heavy too. Then I staggered on home

Have a Great Thursday
Roger

OhMsDiva wrote: »

Based on my weight on Numi, I have lost 70 lbs, but I have not claimed my 70 lb bear because I want to make sure my weight loss this week was not a fluke. Its psychological war fare more than it is physical. I will give it another week and see if it sticks.

Hi
I tend to run my ticker weight here a bit behind too due to fluctuations so it is usually a week behind.

Congratulations on that Loss. That is the way to go onto the Holidays!

Cheers
Roger

hope4change_val wrote: »

Oscar (dog) is on a roll...down 8 lbs in two weeks. Makes me think about trying kibble or taping my thumbs to my hands (the opposable thumbs give me access to the fridge n opening bags of foods

Hi Val
I hope it is helping Oscar.

If You had no use of Your thumbs I suspect that just like me You would figure a way into the fridge

I was down to one hand for a while when I had the Carpal tunnel surgery and it slowed me down not at all.

Strangely enough a lot of pet food is as sanitary processed as human food, sometime better. Excluding Chinese made stuff. There were news reports about scary happenings from pet foods and snacks from that source.

Good Luck
Roger