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  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member

    02/12/2016 100%

    Hi
    Another day, another walk + 1 cent. It is colder and somewhat breezier this morning. My hands were getting cold too, I should have opened a HotHands warming pack before setting out :( So on the way back I stopped in at the Quick Chek and got a second refill of coffee, 100% Decaf instead of 1/2 regular & 1/2 Decaf like I got on the way out and of course warmer up for the rest of the walk.

    I checked for a later update version of the video capture software and that seems to be working better. So now to get going on the captures and then the editing and conversion to DVD. No Sense going to BluRay as the source is VHS.

    Have a Great Thursday
    RogerToo
    dharris1014 wrote: »
    Oh Roger, didn't mean to abandon you. A strange week. A little stressful as well with job situation. It looks like the stress will continue for another month or so. Forgot to give my weigh in so here is what the stats were for the week.

    w/I 196.2
    2/13 100
    2/14 100
    2/15 not 100
    2/16 100
    2/17 not 100

    Hi Donna
    Thank You for the explanation. I guessed something had happened to interfere. I am sorry to hear that work is being stressful and will continue to be longer too. Considering that I think You are doing good at only two not 100%.

    Keep Up the Good Work
    RogerToo
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Correction, 100% for the 2-27-2016
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member

    02/18/2016 100%

    Hi
    I was walking again this morning + 13 Cents, One dime and three corroded pennies :)
    It was 10 degrees colder outside than yesterday morning, however it was actually more comfortable with no wind chill today.
    I walked over to the Quick Chek near the Auto repair shop we use and then looped a little further out before returning home. I dropped off a can of Caramel Corn my brother bought from a Boy Scouts Fund Raising drive and a Decent size box of Chocolate candy that was left over from Christmas as two Salt and Vinegar Snack-A-Rounds from NutriSystem than neither of us could eat due to the taste. The Candy is left over as we always have a couple of generic wrapped presents under the tree in case a visitor brings a present, that way we also have one. After a brief discussion we concurred that getting both of the temptations out of the house would be better for losing weight :) Why the Auto Repair Shop? They take good care of us and often do little things with no charge.

    Much better weather forecast for the weekend, 50s by day and mid to upper 30s overnight, Yea!

    Have a Great Friday
    RogerToo
  • dharris1014
    dharris1014 Posts: 509 Member
    Glad your weather is a little better. Made it thru a presentation today to hopefully get another $1M program at work.

    2/18 100
    2/19 not 100
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member

    02/19/2016 100%

    Hi
    It was around 20 degrees warmer outside when I left the house to walk + 1 Cent. Tomorrow is supposed to be nice too. The Sun is shining and most of the snow has melted.

    One more week to make changes to my upcoming order before it closes to changes at 6PM next Sunday the 28th.

    Have a Good Weekend
    RogerToo
    dharris1014 wrote: »
    Glad your weather is a little better. Made it thru a presentation today to hopefully get another $1M program at work.

    2/18 100
    2/19 not 100

    Hi Donna
    I see You are keeping busy at work. A presentation would not be my favorite thing to do or even to sit through TBH.

    Hopefully Your weather is good too.

    Have a Nice Saturday
    RogerToo
  • dharris1014
    dharris1014 Posts: 509 Member
    Weather was in the high 70s today. I helped out with the Keep America Beutiful neighborhood clean up, wore me out. But I got extra steps in anyways. Then the workers all went to the neighborhood restaurant and ate lunch. Therefore,

    2/20 not 100
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member

    02/20/2016 100%

    Hi
    I did get out walking and extended my distance somewhat, 8.5K steps, no money :) The Weather is still nice outside, Rain in the forecast to move in by late afternoon or evening into early Monday Morning.

    I'll be heading off to the Acme later for the case water that is on sale and to look at the lean Cuisine that is on sale to see if it works On Plan for NS.

    Have a Great Sunday
    RogerToo
    dharris1014 wrote: »
    Weather was in the high 70s today. I helped out with the Keep America Beutiful neighborhood clean up, wore me out. But I got extra steps in anyways. Then the workers all went to the neighborhood restaurant and ate lunch. Therefore,

    2/20 not 100

    Hi Donna
    We hit in the low 60s Saturday, Higher than average which is in the lower 40s.

    Hopefully the extra steps cancel out the Restaurant lunch
    Good Luck
    RogerToo
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    edited February 2016

    02/21/2016 100%

    Hi
    I went back out for a short walk yesterday afternoon to pick up something at one of the dollar stores that I had forgotten to get at the Acme. 14.5K total steps.
    Today is slightly cooler but OK + 1corroded penny. 8.5k steps so far including another drive to the Acme. They had water on sale with a limit of two. I also picked up a organic Gummi Worms today and a organic Gummi Bears yesterday as they were free. They will will be dropped off somewhere as the price was right. I also picked up some Michelinas entrees at 4 for $5, and some Lean Cuisine whose statistics looked OK. They were 5 for $10 for some and $2.49 for others of a upscale Lean Cuisine. The Macaroni & Beef I had for dinner last night was tasty too, so I picked up a couple more today as well as other flavors. The carbohydrates are a little high, OTOH looking at some Shelf Stable NS Entrees I see 30g to 37g so I can work them in by dropping one of the two Clementines I add as a SC :)
    Classic Macaroni & Beef
    Calories 270
    Fat 5g
    Fiber 3g
    Protein 13g
    Sodium 530mg
    Carbohydrates 43g
    With the Frozen Entrees I picked up I am back in balance on meals as it was dinners I was light on so I think I will delay my order further.

    Probably CostCo for Frozen vegetables & Paper goods later this week or early next week.

    Have a Great Week
    RogerToo
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    edited February 2016

    02/20/2016 100%

    Hi
    I just tried a lean Cuisine Baked Chicken Dinner, further information in the Food Reviews section shortly, here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/105887-ns-food-reviews

    I walked 8.2K Steps and one badly corroded penny. The Penny was found when I walked down the sidewalk on the opposite side of the street from the one I usually walk on :)

    Light Rain already, It started less than an hour after my walk, so I got that in before the rain.
    I also swung past the Produce Store and picked up Bananas, a decent size 99 cent Strawberries, three Nectarines and three Pears all to be used as SCs. The Lettuce was small and light in weight so I passed it by as at 89 cents it still was no bargain. I would rather pay more an get a good quality and size head of Lettuce.

    Have a Nice Tuesday
    RogerToo
  • dharris1014
    dharris1014 Posts: 509 Member
    Don't seem to be doing as well staying in control. Realized today, because of the stress of what is going on at work, I am eating when I shouldn't. I need to reel myself back in.

    2/21 100
    2/22 not 100
    2/23 not 100
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member

    02/23/2016 100%

    Hi
    I decided to go walking this morning, when I got up the local Cable news channel showed a break in the weather and it looked OK, Just wet outside so I togged up in a complete head to toe Frogg Toggs and went walking. When I left the house it was just a fine mist, intermittent slightly heavier rain but not to bad actually. I covered my normal distance 7-Eleven Coffee powered :)

    The weather forecast is for heavier rain later on into early Thursday, Since I have two more days of frozen vegetables on hand I have decided to CostCo it on Friday. Friday will be Frozen vegetables and paper goods day from there.

    I will be adding a mini review of The Lean Cuisine Comfort line Pot Roast to the NS food reviews section, link to that section is: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/105887-ns-food-reviews

    Have a Nice Wednesday
    RogerToo
    dharris1014 wrote: »
    Don't seem to be doing as well staying in control. Realized today, because of the stress of what is going on at work, I am eating when I shouldn't. I need to reel myself back in.

    2/21 100
    2/22 not 100
    2/23 not 100

    Hi Donna
    Stress is a killer, When I had a stressful period working my last job I tended to eat heavily too.

    I am lucky now that stress is at a minimum and eating correctly is easier.

    Good Luck getting back on track 100% every day
    RogerToo
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    edited February 2016

    02/24/2016 100%

    Hi
    The Weather cleared up overnight, No More rain, Lightening or Thunder. Still some gusty wind, but warm in the 50s so I did go walking and Buy more Florida Strawberries @$0.99 for a one pound box and a head of 79 cent Lettuce as I neared the end of my walk by the Produce Store. On the One road i walked on that crosses a small brook it was swollen and spread out all over and the road was closed where it was flooded. Some parts of NJ had up to 3 inches of rain and Wind gusts over 50MPH.

    I'll be updating the Food Reviews with a Mini Review of the Lean Cuisine Comfort Line Chicken Marsala & Risotto @210 calories in the food review section here:
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/105887-ns-food-reviews

    Have a Good Thursday
    RogerToo
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    edited February 2016

    02/24/2016 100%

    Hi
    It was and still is gusty out this morning. Wind chill in the 20s when I left for my walk, Some calm periods and then a gust of wind that You have to either let push You or lean into.
    I'm home from CostCo and my earlier walk, 8200+ steps, 2 Bags of Normandy Mix, French Green Beans, Stir Fry vegetables to try, Yogurt, and Chicken Breast on Skewers 150 calories for 2 skewers to try out and 2 10 packs of Kleenex. I use a lot of them when walking at this time of the years from the cold air.

    That makes two weeks + of Greek Yogurt, a month or more of Frozen vegetables and some proteins. Plenty of fruit on hand too. No need to shop for a couple of weeks now :)

    More LC reviews coming, Todays is the Chicken Fettuccine and maybe today or tomorrow I will be trying the LC Steak Portobello Dinner for lunch, at 160 calories it should work well and will make a change from the NS lunches.
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/105887-ns-food-reviews

    Have a Good Friday
    RogerToo
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member

    02/26/2016 Not even Close to 100%

    Hi
    It is not to bad outside despite being cold, Less wind so OK to walk in.

    Dinner with my Brother and a Friend at a Chinese Buffet Friday Evening, Where the selection is large and tasty :(
    The Chicken Broccoli was close enough to OP, However the extra Sesame Chicken, General Tso's Chicken, Pizza, Ham Slice and Carrot Cake puts it way off from On Plan.
    Today I am expecting to be back to 100%

    Have a Nice Saturday
    RogerToo
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Next Challenge link
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10342993/100-challenge-color-me-healthy-monday-february-29-2016-to-april-10-2016?

    This Challenge ends Sunday and the next one starts Monday March 1, Final weigh-in and reports for Sunday
  • ginnywed
    ginnywed Posts: 327 Member
    Just wanted to let you guys know...The nutrisystem costco cards are going on sale March 3 for 59.99.
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member

    02/26/2016 100%

    Hi
    Another day, another walk, just over 8k steps today. It was below freezing when I went out, however it is supposed to be up to the vicinity of 60 degrees today for a high temperature. Possibility of snow at the end of the upcoming week, hopefully that far out they are wrong.

    Another Mini review shortly, the LC Comfort line Grilled Chicken Primavera.

    Have a Great Sunday
    RogerToo

    ginnywed wrote: »
    Just wanted to let you guys know...The nutrisystem costco cards are going on sale March 3 for 59.99.

    Hi Ginny
    Thank You for the heads up. I have just finished using the last of the Ones I bought at the last sale for my upcoming order :)

    Did they mail You a circular? I used to get them and then they stopped coming even though I am still a member.

    I did set up a new challenge if You would like to start with it tomorrow.

    Once Again Thank You and Have a Good Sunday
    RogerToo
  • mariska9664
    mariska9664 Posts: 233 Member
    Hi Donna & Roger,

    I'll post the final spreadsheet for you both tomorrow. I won't be joining the next challenge.

    Thanks!

    Mary
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member

    02/28/2016 100%
    Total Loss during the challenge was 2 pounds, would have been more expect for the water weight :(
    After Friday at the Chinese Buffet with friend & family I had the expected result, lots of water weight, This morning 2 pounds down from Yesterday Morning.

    Hi
    When I started out walking it was sunny, very shortly the sky clouded over with dark clouds, However The rain held off, it is now raining outside, I got lucky as with the Sun shining I decided I did not need to bring the Umbrella :)

    I went in the grocery store and examined Cereals. The Kellogg's All bran Wheat Flakes have similar Nutrition values for serving size & calories, Fiber, Protein, Fat, Carbohydrates and are a lot cheaper so I am not reordering the NutriFlakes from Nutrisystem.

    General Mills Multi Grain Cheerios vs the NS Sweetened O's do not compare quite so good however at a lot cheaper, They could work, especially since I Do have a Banana and a protein shake with the cereal.

    I need to look at the stores Granola cereal too. if I can save Money, Why pay more :)

    Have a Nice Monday
    RogerToo
    mariska9664 wrote: »
    Hi Donna & Roger,

    I'll post the final spreadsheet for you both tomorrow. I won't be joining the next challenge.

    Thanks!

    Mary

    Hi Mary
    Sorry to see You won't be here. Any Tips for setting up the next SpreadSheet.

    However Thank You for Your Doing the Current SS
    RogerToo
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Link to the new Challenge
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10342993/100-challenge-color-me-healthy-monday-february-29-2016-to-april-10-2016

    FWIW the water weight from the Chinese Buffet continues to fall off, down another pound from Yesterday Morning, A Shame that our friend could not get away earlier in the week for that dinner :)

    Have a Good Upcoming Challenge
    RogerToo AKA Roger

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