Motivation, Success and Frustration Sharing!
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@health_guard That must be quite the mindshift to go from waking up when you normally end work! Do you switch shifts frequently? How do you adjust your eating/exercise?
@chasidee90 Walking an additional block this week sounds like a fantastic goal! Great job adding movement into your day!
@ChangeIsADecision Welcome back on the wagon! Great job getting right back into activity!
@ngolden3320 I'm with you on that. I need some time before I can be civil to coworkers. I hope today starts to look up for you!
@janetay01 Sorry to hear about the comfort eating, what's going on? Hope you're able to escape during your lunch break to get some time outside
@Kareesdiet Welcome! How was your beautiful walk in So. Cal?
@GillianSmith2 DOMS is the best reason for a temp. gain! Way to rock it at the gym!
@DianePK Talk about family support! That's really cool that you two can do it together!
@ShyCush6 It's awesome that the scale rewarded you for your awesome anniversary choices, I hope you and the hubby had a fantastic weekend!1 -
I realized this weekend that I've been half-assing it in the healthy eating department lately, and it's showing in my hunger levels and my weekly calorie totals. I went to Aldi and stocked up on a ton of healthy meal options so I'm hoping to turn this train around this week. I also had 3 separate wine occasions last week so that definitely didn't help! Oh well, new start, new week!1
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Happy Monday! Well, this was not a very good weekend food wise. I really need to get myself back on track! My husband left yesterday for the week, so hopefully I can get myself eating healthy for the week. I brought my clothes to go to the track after work as long as it doesn't rain. I am with you Rachel-I need to get myself to the grocery store and stock up on the healthy stuff. Maybe tonight I can meal prep for the week.0
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Good morning... I would love to be a part of this group. I started tracking Friday, had a not so good weekend, and started again this morning. The weekdays are somewhat easy because I am always on a schedule. The weekends are harder because there is no schedule and life is more hectic with children and hubby. I would like to lose 80lbs.0
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Welcome @kgslim17
@chasidee90 2 blocks is a great goal.
@jkhoffe hope soccer went well. They are fun to watch.0 -
I have lost 40 pounds since late last summer due to stress and not eating. I love the way I look now and started working out in February and dropped another 13 pounds. I still need to drop another 10-15 pounds to be considered "normal" weight for my height. I'm 6'1" and weigh 198 currently, need to be under 190 at minimum. I joined MFP but never really counted my calories, I just eat less food and work out. I've been cheating the last 2 weeks, snacking before bed. I'm just so hungry all the time, I hate counting calories, I hate being hungry. Going to try and really focus down and count those calories, workout and not cheat, I want those last 10-15 pounds off my body. Hopefully I can stay focused and make it happen. I have been doing p90x, body pump, lifting and running. My strength is improving, my endurance and running is improving, my muscles are growing and getting hard and showing definition. I so want to keep it up and get those 10-15 pounds off before the end of May.0
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Hangry... It is real and vicious beware! My poor hubby had to take cover.1
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Hi everyone. I've been MIA the last few days, my father in law passed away on Friday. It's been a bit of a train wreck with the food/exercise but I am not going to worry too much about it right now. The funeral is on Friday, so it will be a week of checking in if I can, and logging if I can. I wrote the obituary (never had to do that before), and it was hard! I did catch myself a few times reaching for food because I was stressed etc., but I haven't worried about it too much under the circumstances. (didn't weigh myself this morning, but I'm sure I am up a few lbs).
Dana, I liked that picture you posted about recommitting, I definitely need to do that again! I've decided to be kind to myself and be a good support to the family this week. So if I get in some exercise this week, then bonus. But I will have to get myself back on the train again next week for sure!
I was thinking about it, no wonder I (and many others) struggle with our weight. Our culture literally revolves around food for everything we experience in life. I think I have to keep that in mind this week and try to focus on healthy foods and proper portion sizes. And try hard NOT to stress eat (or happy eat, sad eat, etc. etc. etc!! LOL).
I haven't read back the last few pages, but I'm sure you are all killing it, and welcome to all the noobs (I'm sure we've got a few more!). Have a great Monday everyone. Go home and hug the special people in your life!!0 -
@chasidee90 way to go on the walking, every step counts. keep up the great work.
@bluepoppies777 so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you and your family.
@health_guard i used to work shifts doing early mornings, mid day and then evenings and it would really mess with my eating pattern. Luckily most of my work is now in the evening so i eat my main meal at lunch and have a light meal after work.
I hope you have all had a good weekend.
My weight is back down after the DOMS
i need to be extra good this week as i have a abba tribute night to go to next weekend for a friends birthday which means LOTS of drinks 
so here we go with the workouts and steps. lets hope the weather is kind and stays warm so we can get outside. 0 -
@bluepoppies777. So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family0
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Thank you very much everyone! I appreciate it.0
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@bluepoppies777 - sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts with you and your family - take care of yourselves.
@Rachel0778 - not a major deal, just some comfort eating to deal with the fact that I'm streaming with cold and feeling sorry for myself - pathetic state of affairs! I don't 'do' ill very well - I get grumpy and irritated with it very quickly!
@GillianSmith2 - good luck with the exercise and steps. An Abba tribute night should be fun - enjoy that and the birthday drinks!
Not much to report here - just battling away with work and trying not to sneeze too much. What I really want right now is to go and curl up in my duvet 0 -
@bluepoppies777 : Sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers.0
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Good morning yall. I am feeling good this morning! Really pushed myself walking last night. But it was worth it.1
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@danan01 I love your post about the steps to getting back on track this week. So far I'm one day down, 6 to go
@jkhoffe Your step count is going to go through the roof with waitressing!
@TxGlenn251 Welcome! One thing to consider might be figuring out what your body fat % is, especially if you're into heavy lifting the BMI scale might not be accurate for you.
@chasidee90 I feel you! My significant other didn't know what hangry was until he started dating me! Way to go on the walk last night, I hope you have another amazing day today.
@health_guard It sounds like you have a good scheduled plan to stay on track no matter what work is doing. You're a rockstar!
@janetay01 Glad it's not too bad of a bug. I don't know anyone who does sick well (especially not me! lol). Hopefully it goes away quick so it's easier to resist temptation
@GillianSmith2 An ABBA tribute band sounds like so much fun! Totally worth saving up cals for! Although with ABBA I have a feeling you'll be dancing a fair number off too.
@Bluepoppies777 I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you have a great mindset going into things. This week is all about self care, for both you and your family. Weight loss and this group will be here once you're ready to come back.1 -
As expected I maintained this week due to increased apathy of my eating choices last week (but I didn't gain so at least there's that?) I'm hoping that stepping on the scale today will light the fire under me to step it up a bit this week with healthy choices.
I was looking at the calendar last night and we have a ton of events coming up in the next few months that I want to look and feel great for. This summer is already ramping up into high gear and it hasn't even started yet! Hopefully my increased dedication now will pay off.0 -
Welcome newbies!
Gill – Love your dedication and motivation! I’m a daily weigher as well and you do learn your body… It’s a great feeling! Ohhh! Birthday & abba tribute! Fun!!! You rock those steps girl!!! Keep up the good work!
Diane – Love it when my daughter makes me workout with her!! It’s fun to have a partner!
Karee – Hope you enjoyed a nice long walk!!
Nicole – Way to go on the alternatives! Frozen yogurt… no bun… you rock! Hope you enjoyed your weekend! It’s so fun watching our kids succeed! I just love cheering in the stands!
Missy – Hope you made it to work on time yesterday! Spring cleaning felt great this weekend!! I love it!! Windows open! It’s awesome! Nice you will have time to cook healthy meals! That is one thing I miss… I am always rushed for dinner now that I work later. Hope the scheduled eating helps you… Way to go on the elliptical!
Aubrey – You sent the rain our way… Looks like showers today in WI… I’m sad… it’s been so beautiful. Hope you had a great hike!
Jane – Hope you are feeling better!
ChangeIsADecision – Glad you are back at it! Beer Festival… sounds fun!! And sounds like it could be dangerous… How do you not drink kit all day!
Chasidee – Glad you got to enjoy sunshine all weekend as well!! I might have missed it… Where do you live? Good for you to get out there and push yourself!! You WILL conquer!! You got this!! Hangry is never fun…. Hope you overcame it and are back at it! Way to push yourself… I can hear the pride!!! Way to go!!
Rachel – Way to turn the train around and get back on track! It’s so easy to veer and so hard to veer it back!
Dana – You got this! You can get back on track, I have faith!! Love the meme!
Jen – Good luck on the new job! My weekend ahead looks filled with soccer!! Love it!! Way to go with the scale! Always a great surprise when you think back and realize how far you have come!
Kgslim17 – Welcome! Weekends are rough on us all! No schedule usually means not the best choices! Check in often!
Glenn – Welcome! You sounds like your head is in the game! You got this!! Keep up the great work!
Joy – Sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers your way! Keep your head up… focus on you and try not to stress eat but like you said… don’t worry too much about it… You have more important things to focus on!! Thinking of you! *hugs*
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Hey Ladies! Sorry I was slammed at work yesterday! Not a bad thing as it makes time go fast! I had a great weekend! Friday night... I did go out for a fish fry with my hubby.... Saturday I spent the entire day outside doing yard work. My mom and dad dropped by for a quick visit as they were out on there Harley. Saturday night I went out with friends for drinks... I ate dinner before I left just in case they decided to eat somewhere and that way I would be deterred from ordering too! Luckily they drank there dinners and I did pretty good. I was a driver so I only had a couple. Sunday was another awesome day outside. Enjoyed Lexi's first soccer game of the season. This weekend it is a tournament so that will be fun! Hope the weather is half as nice as last weekend!! I cleaned out 10 boxes for Easter Seals this morning and left them on the curb for donation pickup! Felt good getting them out of my house!!
Last night Chad requested an apple/rhubarb crisp for his birthday so Lexi and I made that and Lexi wanted to back something else so we made peanut butter bars! I was very proud of my self. I had one bit of hot apple crisp with ice cream out of Chad's bowl... not one other bite of anything else! My knee knee last night had a burning sensation... I think standing on it all day Sat & Sun and all night last night... maybe took a toll... Trying to coddle it yet still get in some calorie burning.
In for a long work day today so hoping I don't turn to snack! Should be busy so that should help!! I also have off work Thursday and Friday for the hubby's birthday so I am guessing the food intake or rather the alcohol intake may be bad... trying to bank as much as I can for then!! Hope you are all moving in the right direction!! Let's do this!1 -
@ShyCush6 thank you for the support! It feels weird but I like it! I am from Ohio it was a lovely weekend Sunshine and 80s1
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Good Morning Friends, I would like to join your support group. My name is Laura and I am from Iowa. I have been trying to lose these 30 pounds for 3 years. Lost 10 then gained it all back. I hate the yo yo. I need your support and motivation to help me get to my personal goals. I have been exercising off and on for several months. I have a habit of starting 1 or 2 weeks and then falling off the wagon. I am currently doing videos at home and I run. I am on day 7, week 1 of exercising. and month 4 of eating clean. Please help me to stay motivated to achieve my goals. I have read through some of your post and comments you guy are the greatest!!!! Thanks!0
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chasidee90 wrote: »@ShyCush6 thank you for the support! It feels weird but I like it! I am from Ohio it was a lovely weekend Sunshine and 80s
I'm in Wisconsin... so I hear ya! This weekend was beautiful and dare I say it... almost too hot!! But I loved every minute of it! Hope we can help you along!0 -
Laura - Welcome! Hope we help you with your journey!1
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@bluepoppies777 So sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself!
@GillianSmith2 that ABBA tribute sounds like a lot of fun!
@janetay01 Hope you feel better soon! I hate being sick!
@chasidee90 Great job with the walking! It doesn't matter how far you go, just as long as you go! Keep pushing yourself a little further every day. You are off to a great start!
@health_guard Great job with the workouts!
@jkhoffe I am with you on the weekends. I am always up on Mondays too (I weigh daily) and spend all week trying to get back down. But you are absolutely right! My "couple pounds up" is lower than I was a few weeks ago! We just have to keep going and eventually it will move in the right direction! Thank you for reminding me of that!
@Rachel0778 Maintaining is a win if you ask me! Way to use upcoming events for some motivation to kick it up!
@ShyCush6 Great job over the weekend! I should volunteer to drive more often. It forces you to not have as much! (Although I don't usually over do it on the drinking anyway) And only one bite of ice cream and Apple crisp! You're awesome! I hope the knee feels better soon!
@Lauramo06 Welcome! You are in the right place!1 -
Well - yesterday was a pretty good day. I was so not in the mood to do much, but I forced myself to make it to the track after work and I did it. I made it 3 miles, even though I was ready to be done after one. I did feel better after, so that is a win! I have been pretty productive the last couple of days too. After my husband left on Sunday I managed to go through my closet and clean that out. I have a big pile of stuff for donation. Then last night when I got home I started to put some groceries away and I started cleaning out the refrigerator. It is amazing how much stuff accumulates and you don't realize how long its been there. I got rid of all the expired condiments that have been there forever. Then I started on my pantry. I can't believe how much stuff I got rid of. So-Im feeling good about that! And I got some food prep done for lunches for the week. I am in a much better mindset today! Hope everyone has a great day today! Keep up the great work!2
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Well I have been MIA this weekend. My hubby took off on a business trip this weekend I did painted trim for about 32 hours over Friday, Saturday and Sunday which meant really bad eating as I was to exhausted to cook. The sad part is I am still not done with the trim and I have to even started the walls yet. Holy Jamoly.
It seems like everyone is finally in the nice weather zone. I was able to get a couple of nice walks with the pooches, clean up the yard, set up the deck and get the yard mowed. Got my farmers tan started for sure.
BTW - I will kill for a margarita truck, LOL
Hope everyone has a killer week. Welcome to the newbies, feel free to add me.
Karen
Nichol @ngolden3320 - I remember when my youngest played high school ball. It was so COLD but those empires. So frustrating. Good luck with the season.1 -
I got a good start off this morning. I pulled out of bed at 5:20 and did my leg work out. Yesterday, I felt that the sleep was more important. I also just had my morning snack of cantaloupe, berries, kiwi with a tablespoon of greek yoghurt and a small amount of homemade granola. I'm a late luncher so that should hold me until 1pm. The sun is shining so I see a 1 mile walk during a half hour of my lunch break. I hope everyone has a good afternoon.0
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Ok, so I am completely computer illiterate. I cannot figure out how to add friends. When I click on your names I get "send a message" or "ignore". nothing I find says add friend. HELP!!!! If any of you want to add me please feel free.0
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Rachel0778 wrote: »@ChangeIsADecision Welcome back on the wagon! Great job getting right back into activity!
@Rachel0778 - Aww, thanks! I'm still on board... i've got up TWO mornings in a row to get my walk/jog in early! BTW, girl you are a *rockstar* at including everyone. How do you do your collective messages? That would be so helpful to have one response and include all your comments.
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Awesome! I would love to be living in Florida as well! Great! Lots of cheeseheads! Sorry to you other girls!!mellow_cookie wrote: »I'm a cheesehead too! Living in FLA now though. Go Pack!
So I've been doing very good these last two days; tracked everything I ate (even the 2 pieces of Tombstone pizza last night). Did 30 mins on the elliptical - feeling proud!
Kudos to everyone who got off their bums and did something! For those who didn't - tomorrow is another day. Tombstone... MY FAV! Yikes! You girls will learn from me... and the ones from WI pry understand... I am a beer and pizza kind of girl! Those are two really hard things for me to give up! Maybe it's a cheese thing... I don't know! But if we eat it, we own it AND we make it right if we went the wrong direction! You can make up for those calories! A little extra work out here and a little less in the mouth!
Samesies! Cheesehead living in the Mitten state now (Michigan) Why couldn't I have moved to a warmer climate?
Beer is a hard thing for me to give up - so I won't. I just try to limit it. It's kinda blasphemous for us to give up beer being from good ol' Wisco.0
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