NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njeZ29umqVE heres some walking ones too 4 -
sorry meant to post link but video instead
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Good Sunday Morning:
I did better yesterday, I was determined not to eat sugary foods. I didn't and I was under, this time!
I was over by 16 on my carbs, under sugar 16 grams, under protein 57 grams...
Let's see how I do today.
Thanks so much for posting the videos...we could never do this on the WW site. I have it in my mind to
do STEP on my Wii...Sundays I can't usually get to my treadmill as my DH sleeps in.
One day at a time. My mindset is it's the overall week that means something. but healthy is more consistency
and not so much the roller coaster effect. LOL
I will touch back on personals later today.
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thanks for the Welcomes .. did well yesterday! i love how you can get the Nutrition Graph to see how you are coming along .... I was WAY high on Carbs yesterday... must get more protein involved. When i went to meetings some would get deli turkey? to munch on with celery etc? just to increase the proteins.. maybe i will try that.. altho i am not fond of most deli meats? they seem too processed?
One option would be to bake a couple of fresh chicken breasts and then shred/ chop those and have in a Zip lock to munch instead? Sorry! talking to myself here ....
looking forward to sharing and yes! the videos are nice to see. I also have OsteoArthritis in my one knee so it makes it so painful to try to go walking or anything. But I WILL do something once i begin to feel better..
I added an App to my Ipad called Hydro? to keep track of drinking water. That is a toughy for me... just can't seem to get inspired to drink more water. So I hope this will help. Enjoy your day, ladies.0 -
Good morning all!!! Thank you for all the nice welcomes. I went to Church this morning and came home. My daughter, son-in-law and 2 of my grand-kids are at my house visiting me. They recently moved to Texas and I really miss seeing them. Anyway, this week I am going to try real hard to drink more water, watch my calorie intake so I don't go over and try to get more exercise in. Have a good day all!!!
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I need to go, and I"ll be gone til late, but I wanted to comment @MirandaAB - I have had osteoarthritis in my knees, primarily, since my early 20s. I'm 55 now. I have been so bad that I could hardly walk...all slow and painful like an old lady (20 years ago). I couldn't go for walks. I got in the water doing aqua aerobics. In a week I could walk almost normally and with minimal pain. I did aqua aerobics for years. I haven't the last few years, except once in awhile, but I keep walking. Walking is what keeps it from getting worse. Yeah, it hurts, but the alternative is that it will hurt worse and I won't be able to do anything. When I'm walking daily, especially when I get some aqua aerobics thrown in to the mix, I only feel a twinge now and again. I also suffer with fibromyalgia, so the pain is compounded. But keeping moving is KEY! Glad to see you are using a water app. I use one on my android called aqua alert. The point is, you need water for your joints to be healthy. A little more than someone who doesn't have joint issues. So definitely drink that water! I have some collagen that I haven't started taking, but those who do swear by it. I'm going to start taking it...I'll let y'all know how it works.
We're out the door now...I'll check in tomorrow, it will be late tonight when I get back. @dankas001 I'll take some of your rain. I'm in Southern California. Not only is it hot, but we're in a drought. Ok, so CA is desert and always in a drought, but it's worse right now. Oh, and @slightedge and @cbabie , don't get all dirty mouthed now that we aren't word-policed...hahahaha.
Karla :-)2 -
thanks for the good advice bugmom92... we don't have a pool nearby but i will keep working up to getting out there.
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danka thanks for the zumba link. I did it today. tomorrow I will do the Leslie Sansone one.
cbabie see you can do it. just repeat it again.
miranda Protein has usually been a problem for me. I have been adding in a yogurt with some frozen strawberries and stevia and either making a smoothie or I just eat it as a parfait. That has helped. What if you made some homemade protein bars and took those to the meetings Water apps don't help me. But I did add some cucumber and lemon slices to my water bottle and drank more that way
lore Have fun with the family. Just take one day at a time
Carla did you take your walk I did the zumba video then my fitbit didn't register it as exercise WHAT? I was almost passed out. Maybe with my arms flailing it thought I was having a seizure lol I checked my settings and they were correct so anyway had to manually do it. I need to work on my step levels.
Goals met
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tracked OP
exercise 30 min (zumba and treadmill)
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Good Monday Morning!
So glad to see you all made it to the board. I think we are still missing a couple, but Sundays are usually a busy day for me too!
I did it, I have stayed within my goals for food for 2 days now. I am counting on my to do it another day. I got a hair cut on Saturday...I was hoping I would lose a couple of lbs off that. My hair is thick and pretty long. They took 2 in off, but no I didn't lose any weight.LOL I didn't get my steps or exercise in this weekend. Here is me getting back on the exercise.
Karla: great job on posting even when you are busy!!
Miranda: you can do this, I broke my knee in 94 and sometimes it still gives me trouble..cold weather is the worst. Luckily I live where we don't get snow. LOL
slightedge: looks like you met your goals...keep up the good progress!!! If you can do it one day "we" can all do it another day right?
dankas: I still haven't tried the video but will
lore11: yes please visit with family, they are so important!!!
Jackie: hope you are feeling better.
Peru: missing you!!!
sonkissed: hope you had a great weekend
Okay gals I have to be at work early, so I have to get a move on..over slept.
Cbabie
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looking for support and accountability--would love to join this community. please add me.1
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Good morning all! Cbabie I had a great weekend and hope yours was good as well! The kids and g-kids came by after church and we went to visit my MIL... it's her 83rd birthday. The look on her face when she saw everyone was priceless. Well, today is a new day and I've actually set a goal.... 8 glasses of water!!!!! I can do it! Everyone have a wonderful day 1
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Hi all did 15 minute zumba n 1 mile ls walk steps yesteray 11477 yay welcome jmduplin you will get lots of support on here x1
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Good morning ladies!!
Just a quick post!! Today I start again. Praying that I do good with the eating and will try to go for a walk before the heat comes in. Had another gain this week and it does bother me, but I can't give up!!!!
I will post personals later.
@dankas001 loved the walking video. I will try it later thanks!!
@theslightedgeforever watched a little of the video you posted and will watch the rest later.
Ok will be back soon
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My goals for today:
Drink my 8-10 glasses of water
Get my exercise
Track my food
Eat more veggies!!
@jmduplin : Sorry forgot to welcome you! WELCOME to our board. We are definitely here to support you!!!
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cbabie I'm meeting my food goal 90% of the time and the scale is stuck. I can usually lose when the food is 50% and some sporadic exercise. But this is where I must take the advice of myself I have given to others through the years. Just stay the course and eventually your whoosh will come. Yaaaay on 2 days. write down this strategy because its working for you
jmduplin Welcome to the board come join the fun each day
sonkissed I bet your mil was happy. Mine lives with me. She's probably tired of seeing our faces each day. lol I drank 6 today. onto 8 I just knew I would pee out some weight but no.......so I'm thinking of other ways the water is helping my body. It's probably in shock.
danka I did the 1mile walk today and dh came in and did the last 5 min with me. I need to build up my endurance so I can do both. I opted for 15 min treadmill.
peru which veggies are you going to add this week?
Goals met
tracked food stayed OP with carbs
exercised 30 min happy walk and treadmill
yogurt parfait but was low on protein.
water 6 glasses with lemons and cukes
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Good Tuesday Morning!
I had a long hard day yesterday, fell asleep on the couch, was hungry but too tired. When I did get up, I ate a little more than I should have, but still no sugar, PB, ice cream, etc. So 3rd day good. My jeans are fitting a little loser in the belly, which is where all my weight went. I am eating more calories, but more protein and less carbs. I actually has sugar grams left over yesterday. I didn't get my walk in and didn't get my 10K steps in or I would have been good in what I ate yesterday. But all is good I feel. I am going to try for today as well. I didn't even get all my water in...I was in so many meetings and forgot my water bottle in one of them..it was on my desk.
But today is another day!
slightedge: great on the goals...LOL DH came the last 5 min..tell him to get going on the first half too! LOL
Karla: I know you are busy, just letting you know we miss your stories.
Peru: you can do this, I know you can....I remember you from before you had the baby. You have this in you. Just take one meal at a time, one day at a time.
mduplin Consider yourself a part of this group! Welcome to the board. We each try to encourage each other and bring ideas that we are using that may help someone else.
sonkissed : So happy that your MIL was so happy to see you all.
danka: hope you have a great Tuesday!!!
miranda: How are you doing today?
lore11: Hope youre still enjoying that family!
Jackie? you doing okay?
Okay gotta run, hope I haven't missed anyone
Cbabie
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Hey all, quick check in, finally getting back into the swing o life That bug knocked me down pretty good
Rainy day here so I switched days for one of my clients to today. And ten home and clean my own place
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hi everyone beautiful day today got early walk in with dog this am he hates the heat managed well yesterday with food my hubby finished this morning so planing home made fajitas for dinner n swapping vino for 2 bacardi ill need to step wee bit more to earn them hope your all well kate x0
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Hi--I'm fairly new here. looking for some motivation to exercise. I'm 62 and the things I did before I just can't do now. I belong to a gym, but only go for Silver Sneakers exercise 2-3 times a week. I know I need to get there and do some cardio or just move, but my motivation is gone. I feel old and worn out. Anyone willing to give me the boot to get moving???? I'm doing good with my tracking and keeping on target...it's just the exercise. I wear out so fast anymore. HELP!!!! Di0
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Hi! I am fairly new and a WW lifetime dropout. I quit because the meetings were to expensive. I am 68 married and retired. I have been trying to mix my activity up. Some Wii Fit Plus aerobic step and hula hoop. Plus other days I swim and excercise in my friends pool. I also try to walk. Not all in one day though. It is just like a read in a previous post if we don't keep walking or active in some form daily we won't be able to move. I have osteo arthritis also in my knees. Since I increased my walking it has helped the pain I have when I go down stairs. I need to be more consistent with my walking. I cooked several chicken breasts the other day. Let them cool and diced and stored in bag in fridge. Easier to make salads and useful for other ideas. I was buying roasted chicken, but like to roast my own. Hang in there my friend! We can do this together. Phillipians 4:13. Mary H1
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I have 59 pounds of excess baggage. This too shall pass!0
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Good evening all! I had a very early morning and couldn't check in. It has been a very trying work week (and it's only Tuesday). I'm trying to stay positive though. I missed my water intake goal yesterday by 1 glass. Can you believe that! I couldn't even get anyone to pour the last 8 ounces down my throat
. Today was a total water bust too, but tomorrow is another day. There's an old saying that I grew up on "if at first you don't succeed, try...try..again." That's exactly what I'm going to do.
@Hi Mary and MissDi... I will be 61 with some of the same challenges as you. I am so thankful I found this group - everyone is so friendly and encouraging. I can already see the change in my attitude.
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Good Wednesday Morning!
I had a long yesterday, got home about 9:30. So 4th day good. I am eating more calories, but more protein and less carbs and yesterday because I was never actually sitting down to eat I ate more fat than I should have thanks to the peanuts.. I STILL actually has sugar grams left over yesterday. YEA for ME. Now I have to work on the fat calories. I got my walk in and didn't get my 10K steps in,I was only 500 steps till I met my goal..but could get my legs to go with my head..LOL or I would have been good in what I ate yesterday. But all is good I feel. I am going to try for today as well. I did get all my water in...but to me it was a good day as I didn't eat my normal craving of sugar or ice cream with peanut butter!! YUM.. I have 2 more days like yesterday..I get up at 2am and don't stop until about 9pm. So hopefully tonight, though I will get home in time before worship practice/church to grab something good and not a handful of peanuts.
slightedge: where are you? I thought maybe I missed a page...hope all is well.
Karla: remember us and how you LOVE coming to the boards..LOL miss you hope all is good on your side of the country. (besides the heat) Someone at work yesterday just got back from vac and said it was 70 and it was hot...I said are you crazy, that's perfect weather here. She said there was no air conditioning.
Peru: looking for you...hope your day went well and if it didn't we are here to help.
mduplin hope I didn't scare you away.
sonkissed : I laughed so hard about the water...that's how I felt about my walking..couldn't someone just come get me and make my legs move? LOL So glad you found us, I love having company and visiting!
danka: I am wanting to do the step on WI..just haven't got there yet. From the looks of my week, it may be Friday before I get there!!! Glad you like that, it's one of my favorites. I used to go to the Y every Saturday and do step class. I wasn't very coordinated, but finally got it and loved it. I have a bad knee from a break in the 90's so I have to watch it sometimes, but I still love doing it.
miranda: looking forward to seeing you today and hearing about your day
lore11: waving hi!
Jackie? glad you are back to normal! I need to clean my place, didn't get to the normal weekend clean and my floors show it. I should do that it's good exercise. LOL
MissDi321:Morning and welcome to the group. I get that way sometimes..just don't WANT to get on the treadmill. I would say to you, find ways to get your walk in like sometimes I have things that I left in the living room that need put up, shoes or book or something. So I will take (1) thing at a time so I have to make 3 trips to the bedroom instead of 3 things in my arms to make (1) trip. It's a little game I play in my head, but it begins to get me motivated to get more steps in that day. I sometimes have to play games with myself..LOL
Mary: Welcome!! I love the Hula Hoop!!
See I forgot about that, I need to do that too! I have never cooked a whole chicken, my mom used to do that, but I never really learned how and didn't like cleaning the chicken. I buy the canned chicken from Sam's and use that in my salads. But I love your idea. I love the food prep, it makes the week easier. Sometimes I don't always get to it and then I don't always make good food choices.
Okay gotta run, hope I haven't missed anyone
Cbabie
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Goodmorning
Nice sunny day here, had a couple of appointments today so I parked in the middle of the appointments so I had a distance to walk to each
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Good morning ladies
So nice to see this thread moving along and all the new members!! I'm loving it.
Had a rough day yesterday with the hubby and today I'm pretty tired. Trying to get back on track, but hubby being home really throws me off for some reason!!!
Will be back for personals, but wanted to let you know that I'm here!!!
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cbabie, haha, those people are lightweights. Though I whine loudly when it's 104 like this week. We've got some humidity going too, which is annoying when you purposely live in the "desert", you know? OK, so my desert happens to be coastal, lol. Went on a hike yesterday at the old L A Zoo at Griffith Park...it's the old zoo that they abandoned in 1965 when they built the new big one. It's fun and a little creepy exploring around there. Then my friend dragged me out on our walk this evening. Trying to stay moving one way or another.
I've been crazy busy (what else is new?). I had a meeting for my teaching job today, and tomorrow we are giving a trial class so families can come check it out, so I prepped that today. I'm getting pretty excited about teaching this class this year. I hope I don't kick myself later. It's just one day (4 hours) a week, and not a ton of prep work, as the school owner is going to be doing a lot of that herself (it's the part I hated about it before). Hopefully I'll be starting my other new job soon too...they're waiting to get my background check back.
Haven't been doing the greatest with tracking or making the best choices. I get stressed or tired and then I do bad. And it's been so hot, that the greatest thing has been downing an ice cold soda. Ugh! Have to pull it together. Having a hard time getting hubby to eat right, even though he "wants" to. I'm going to try to get him to use this app, so then he can see how he's doing with his nutrients. If he sees he's going way over in sodium, carbs, sugars...it might help him make better choices. His doctor told him to lose weight and not to eat fast food all the time. Of course, if I'm too tired to cook and my kitchen is a disaster...that doesn't help either of us.
Off to bed...I need enough sleep if I'm going to be wrangling squirrels...errrrrr, I mean, teaching children...tomorrow morning! I have GOT to get into a regular habit of posting here. I did read and see we have new people - YAY, welcome new people! - and I want to post personals. Love you guys!
Karla :-)
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cbabie I don't want dh exercising with me. He would be saying You're doing it wrong. Look its like this. As I look over and glare. Yaaay on 3 good days. I didn't check in as I was looking for organization ideas on Pinterest and got sucked down that time hole and then my Ds skyped then time for bed lol. I said there's always tomorrow. Did you ever get ahold of Believe?
jackie Glad to hear you are feeling better.
danka Yaaay for your walk I'll be glad for cooler weather.
Missdi Welcome to the group. I have the same problem with exercise. so let's do this together. Let's start off this week and do at least 15 min and then tell each other about it. Do you have a weekly goal in mind?
Mary welcome to the group You can join MissDi and I in exercising.
sonkissed Hooray for all the water you did drink. That is your success..Lets make it a good water day. go fill up your glass. I'll get mine ready for tomorrow.
peru I have a hard time when dh is home too. So let's get it done and lose thisnweight.
karla so how about crockpot meals or make double portions and freeze the other half. That way when you are tired you have a Plan B Chip away at your kitchen Set timer for 10-15 min and you and dh work together. Now it might end up just being you but keep at it.
goals met today
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tracked and stayed OP with carbs
went out with friends ordered salad and grilled chicken. No dessert
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Hi all xx so far so good im trying more protein less carbs which is tricky as i
Love pasta bread etc but i need to cut back weigh in tomorrow so heres hopin for result have a good day kate x
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I had another long yesterday, got home about 9:00. So 5th day good. I am eating more calories, but more protein and less carbs and yesterday because I was never actually sitting down to eat I ate more fat than I should have thanks to the peanuts and Greek Yogurt.. I STILL actually has sugar grams left over yesterday again. YEA for ME. Now I have to work on the fat calories. I got my walk in and got my 10K steps in, I did my arms. still didn't make the Wii.
slightedge: LOL I can see you or any of us giving our DH's that look when we are exercising...
Karla: I am glad to see you, so happy your are teaching again. At least you are getting to do the part you like.
Peru: sorry about DH being home, I hate when my routine is broken. It puts me out of sorts. But it's only one day, you can do this.
danka: I love bread too, too much like my father. but so far this is my 5th day. We had a vendor fair with education/school as the theme and they brought PB&J sandwiches...oh how I wanted one..but I didn't!!
Jackie? great job on parking to give you more movement!!
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Here I am!! Whew!. have had grand-daughters visiting and staying with us for the past 3 days so I have been busy " entertaining / feeding" them..all Good! and wonderful to spend the time BUT! I am now back to having the house to ourselves and eager to get back to where I am wanting to be without ' extra' this and that in the house. Sent ALL home with them! because we did a bit of Baking, extra food prep/meals etc..
I decided I wasn't going to do the " well *I* can't eat this! or That! or whatever" .. just Enjoy the time we had together and just 'portion control' for myself. Much easier and far less Stress
I SO WANT to stay with this!.0
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