Motivation, Success and Frustration Sharing!
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Health_guard: Aqua Fit sounds fun… I did a deep water running class once and it was so refreshing! And you hit zumba too!! Go girl!!
Joy: I’m with you on the September Boom… Gotta break this fun time soon!! Lexi is so excited as she has some great friends on her vball team!! I’m excited to start watching some games… first one is the first day of school… weird!
Jdelaroy: Hope your week gets better!! Sorry for the car towed… that sucks… Way to have room for a yummy brownie!! That had to be the start of a better week!! First day of kindergarten… stress eating is forgiven… awwwwh!
Rachel: I’ll have to check “Stranger Thing” out n Netflix… just wrapped up a series with the hubby so we are looking for something new! Sounds like a wonderful weekend that is all around you… You deserve it! Have a blast and make the most of it!! That’s what summer is all about!!
JenHul: Way to rock those steps lady!!! Ha! I’ve been wondering if Pokemon Go would be fun for Lexi and I to do… I just might have to get on that train…
So yesterday… Lexi was whipped… she was up for relaxing… so I let her… Instead, I went out and burned some calories sweating my *kitten* off in the humidity working on my yard… I widen my flower bed a little and got rid of the weeds there, Put in 4 new stepping stones to stretch my path longer… I also did some raking up of the acorns that I didn’t get to the other night… about 12 more nights and I might get it done! How crazy!! This humidity and heat can chill out anytime soon. Tonight I am running to a volleyball meeting for Lexi and then off to play my own game of volleyball as well. So I won’t get a walk or anything in tonight… Last night I stood by my bed and finished off my step goal as my husband rolled his eyes and laid there playing with Bentley… but I hit my goal.. all that matters!!3 -
Well, it is an ovarian cyst so I finally got to eat today - yea!!!. I have more test tomorrow and more appointments next week but they are hoping it will eventually re-absorb. Who knows. Hoping to get back to the gym tomorrow but we will see.
Sounds like everyone is doing a great job. Keep up the awesome work. We are rocking the summer.
@jdelaroy - OMG, how did your car get towed?
Shy - it should like you had a great time on Wednesday and that is what counts. Good for you. Who needs the lake - rock on with the yard work.
Joy - I remember those days of running the kids from this to that. What I remember most was starving. I finally got to where I packed myself a cooler, in those days of not so healthy stuff. But then again I also remember putting a beer in my coffee cup while watching my son practice football. Gotta do what you gotta do, right?
@health_guard - I used to take an aqua aerobics class and I loved it. Have fun.
Rachel - I just finished Stranger Things - I call it Stand by Me on steroids. Loved it. Those are my favorite kinds of weekends. Enjoy.2 -
Rachel, my friend at work just told me about stranger things today! I will definitely have to watch it! I really like the sound of your weekend, my hubs and I love biking downtown for a cold beer!
Karen, yup, having 2 kids 12 years apart is a bit of a mind *kitten, some days it feels like déjà vu! Like I've already done all of this once with the older one! Haha! I will just enjoy it as the younger one will be all grown up sooner than I can blink an eye! Beer in the cup, love that!
Well, no exercise for me last night. I was in emerg with my mom until 10pm. She's fine now, but we have cancelled the camping weekend with them (family reunion on her side). Staying home and just chilling. Beach and drive in movie! I'm so glad, even though I love camping, I feel like I need an at home weekend too. Just too busy and summer is going so fast!
My coworker wants to start the 30 day challenges again, since we both epically failed. So I will re start!!
I also need to remind myself to drink more water and to quit snacking!!!! Lol0 -
Rachel -- I LOVED Stranger Things! That tv show was so good. I think we finished it in two days. The opening credits and the music alone are amazing. I hope Netflix does a second season. And Halo Top is so good! What's your favorite flavor?0
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Rachel – Well here’s the thing, usually I do exercise moderation for this exact reason – I can’t handle hangovers anymore, they last for days and I’m a wimp and I just can’t be arsed with feeling like crap forever after. So normally I’m the sensible one, I drink, but I know my limits and will stop before I get too far gone. Didn’t happen this time though, and I paid for it dearly. P.S. You wear that dress girl, I’m sure you look fabulous bruises and all. I am also going to check out Stranger Things and see if it’s on the UK Netflix (some programmes differ).
@jdelaroy – Sorry your car got towed, how annoying! Fitting brownies into your daily cals though, that’s a definite win. Hope your daughter settles into Kindergarten ok.
@shy – haha! You sound like me, “I will stick to my calories! I will stick to me calories! Oh, drinks you say? Go on then…” hehehe. I also walk around the house to hit my step goal on less active days, as long as that buzzer goes I’m happy lol
@health_guard – Well you seem to be rocking it. Keep up the good work.
@bluepoppies777 (Joy) – Summer is definitely the hardest time, we have such a short summer here that when it does arrive it’s like a frenzy to make the most of it. Every time the sun is out it’s BBQ’s, drinks, days out, anything to get outside before the dreaded bad weather rolls back in again. It’s hard! I think I’m just going to take your approach for now, if I can stay around maintenance levels for the next few weeks I’ll have done well. Sorry to hear your Mum was poorly, glad to hear she’s better now. Staying home and chilling sounds good, it’s needed at times.
@jenhul – Good going. I know Pokémon Go has been getting a lot of slating, but let’s be honest, anything that motivates people who don’t usually do a lot of activity to get out there and move about can’t be all bad I think.
@FitEqualsSmile – Sorry to hear you have a cyst, but I’m glad they worked out what it is and can now take the appropriate action.
Well, I’ve really been trying this week but my OH keeps sabotaging my efforts – another evening with drinks last night (Bacardi and diet coke, as low a cal drink as I can have) and a another curry. But he is going out on his bike tonight, so housework and a healthy dinner for me which should balance it out, as long as he doesn't change his mind again!
We’re also off into town (London) tomorrow with good friends of ours, they have booked drinks reservation in The Shard, I am very excited as I’ve been wanting to go there for ages, the views are meant to be spectacular. I will try my best to make good food choices as we are also heading out for dinner whilst down there, but I’m not going to beat myself up about it and ruin a wonderful evening by worrying about every bite I have.
On a Netflix note, I’ve been watching Making a Murderer, about the Steven Avery case, very compelling viewing I must say.
Have a great weekend everyone!
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Geez everyone has been so busy. Great job!
Cari you Saturday sound like fun. Enjoy it. I wish we lived near someplace great like London. Cleveland is it for us. LOL
@Jenhul Might have to try that Pokémon Go.
@FitEqualsSmile Sorry you have a cyst, Jenna had one of those before. She said it hurts like crazy it had me worried sick because the hospital thought it was her appendix. Hope it goes away soon.
Joy Glad to hear your mom is feeling better. A weekend at home with nothing planned sounds great.
@ShyCush6 YEAH
Lexi made the team. Good for her. Might I suggest getting one of those cushion seats. Sitting on those bleachers is pure torcher. I want Cassidy to be able to dress and play varsity but UGH that would mean sitting through the JV games and then the Varsity games, and they always seem to go to the 5th game. Let me know when you start the 30 day challenges again. I am still doing them but not like I should. I think my day says I'm up to like 50 sit ups. I can't do 50 situps yet. WTH!
Rachel Enjoy your no running weekend.
@organizedrxhck Welcome! I sent you a friend request.
Not sure of my weekend plans yet. Jenna going to Cedar Point w/boyfriend and another couple. Cassidy wants to go but it seems all of her friends have plans already. Hoping my niece can go with her otherwise I will go so she has someone to ride with. On the plus side I get to hang with Cassidy and Jenna & my steps would just be off the charts. On the down side, It will be hot and humid AGAIN and the thought of standing in lines for hours with all of those smelly people doesn't sound very appealing.
Didn't make it to the gym yesterday. The football team had a scrimmage so Cassidy had to cheer. Wednesday I got a quick workout in, as Cassidy had a volleyball scrimmage. Not ready for that part of school yet. Cant wait to get the volleyball schedule, so I can figure out my gym schedule. I just know now that games start at the time I usually go to the gym.
Happy Friday! It sure took a long time to get here this week.1 -
Last week's weight: 182.2lb
Today's weight: 181.0lb
I don't want to get too excited, because it could be just water weight, but it is always nice to see the scale move down. I'm setting a goal to lose 1lb a week for the next 8 weeks (hopefully more) so that I'll get closer to 170lb.
No plans this weekend! I have HIIT cardio and yoga tomorrow, and then I've scheduled a run in for Sunday morning. Other than that, it'll be a nice relaxing weekend. I'll probably go outside and catch some Pokemon in Pokemon Go. 1 -
@ShyCush6 Sounds like you are going to have a beautiful yard. I pace my living room to get my steps in. My kids tend to get a kick out of it.
@FitEqualsSmile Woo hoo for eating normal again. Cysts suck, but better than some of the alternatives. My car was towed because it was in an accident, and I left it in the parking lot at the old place. Was having trouble getting back over there to deal with it. Sigh.. They want like 600$ to get it out of impound and it just goes up 30$ everyday.
@bluepoppies777 Glad she is okay. Sounds like a nice weekend and good luck with the 30 day challenge.
@health_guard I love hearing about all the wonderful classes you are taking. I loved aqua aerobics when I took it. The first class were with older people, who were struggling with their weight. They were all so friendly, tried hard and took it seriously. The second class I took, was full of all these pretty young things, in great shape. I felt so out of place there. They didn't do anything to make me feel that way. I am sure it was just me.
@CariTJR Sounds like a fun time. I would love to visit London. Maybe one day I will make it across the pond. Enjoy your time, and give yourself a little leeway this weekend.
@ngolden3320 Sounds like you are going to be busy this school year. I am not an amusement park fan at all. Long lines, lots of people, hot weather all for a 45 second ride. ooh and you pay a ton of money to go do it. No thanks.
My weekend will be crazy again. I have to get a new used car, figure out how to get the lawn mower working, finish the last of the unpacking. I still haven't registered for classes this semester. (Think I might just wait until spring) I am trying really hard not to stress eat, the BF is being a jerk lately.0 -
@jenhul Glad to hear pokemon go was such a hit. My SO loves it too!
@jdelaroy How did the first day of Kindergarten go?! That's so exciting! It would be hard not to stress eat before that
@organizedrxhck Welcome!
@ShyCush6 Another busy day for you in the books! Great job fitting in those few last minute steps to goal!
@FitEqualsSmile Wishing you the best that it reabsorbs no problem! I'm glad to hear it's not anything too serious!
@wishfuljune I love the lemon cake one, yum! How about you? My SO and I promised each other we wouldn't watch the show without each other so I see a lot of TV dates in our future since we can't binge it solo lol. And congrats on your loss!!!!
@CariTJR Your evening in the city sounds amazing. I hope you enjoy the food and the views to the fullest! And Bacardi and diet is definitely a sensible option as far as drinks go-it's one of my fallbacks too.
@ngolden3320 You rock at planning ahead with your workouts/volleyball schedule. I hope it's not too ungodly hot in the amusement park for you this weekend
I've definitely got a case of the Fridays, I have no desire to work on anything! Luckily I'm pretty much caught up so I won't put myself too far behind. I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!1 -
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@health_guard way to improvise. You go girl.1
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@Rachel0778 - I've only tried the chocolate, but I loved how malty it was! I'm going to go back to the store and find out which flavors I should try next. I'll be on the lookout for the Lemon one. I saw they had birthday cake flavor too. 0
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So, London was great, we went to a Cuban restaurant for dinner, then up to The Shard for drinks and the main attraction - the view. The picture below shows Tower Bridge, the Tower of London to the left, and the big ship on the Thames to the bottom is HMS Belfast. Stunning. I do love my home town.
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Hi all - well I'm back, kind off! Feeling a whole lot healthier than I did last week although still coughing too much. Finishing off my round of antibiotics and back at work this morning trying to catch up with everything that happened last week - how can one week generate so much work??
Cari - what a great photograph! The Shard is definitely something I want to do and given that I work in London there is little excuse!!
@health_guard - I like the sound of your workout room, that sounds brilliant. You are so right about being thankful for the good stuff - it's easy sometimes to forget what we have and that life isn't so awful.
Have a good week all - I have to pop out at lunchtime to pick up my new glasses and also rearrange my dentist appointment, just not sure I can face him prodding and poking in my mouth right now!!0 -
Went to a WW meeting for the first time and ages and didn't recognise most of the people there. I was sitting there bored for like half an hour waiting for the meeting to start. I read through the material they gave us, than looked around at the faces in the room a few times, most of them friendly. Afterwards, I walked outside and heard this group of girls talking about me.
It is annoying, they had each other to talk to, why did they care if I spent a few seconds studying their faces? it was so boring in there! I can't see that I did anything wrong. Most of the people there didn't seem to care. I thought in social situations where you interact with the same people every week, that sort of thing is to be expected. If I had a friend there, I would have talked to them, instead of getting angry at someone trying to catch my eye. I didn't have any bad intent. Now I don't really want to go back next week, but if I don't, who wins? not me.0 -
magicpickles wrote: »Went to a WW meeting for the first time and ages and didn't recognise most of the people there. I was sitting there bored for like half an hour waiting for the meeting to start. I read through the material they gave us, than looked around at the faces in the room a few times, most of them friendly. Afterwards, I walked outside and heard this group of girls talking about me.
It is annoying, they had each other to talk to, why did they care if I spent a few seconds studying their faces? it was so boring in there! I can't see that I did anything wrong. Most of the people there didn't seem to care. I thought in social situations where you interact with the same people every week, that sort of thing is to be expected. If I had a friend there, I would have talked to them, instead of getting angry at someone trying to catch my eye. I didn't have any bad intent. Now I don't really want to go back next week, but if I don't, who wins? not me.
People can be judgemental and rude. Don't let it get to you. If you keep going, who knows? Maybe you'll get to know them and they'll be cooler than you thoughr.0 -
@wishfuljune Let me know how you like the birthday cake one. I love that it has sprinkles!
@health_guard Sorry to hear about the AC, although what a workout! Your workout room sounds fantastic, as someone who lives in a smaller space I am completely jealous!
@janetay01 Welcome back! So glad you're feeling better
@CariTJR what a gorgeous view! As someone who looks out into cornfields all day I am completely jealous
@magicpickles Screw them. I have zero patience for gossips, especially in a setting where people are supposed to talk to each other, interact, and be friendly. You did nothing wrong. Is there a different meeting you can try?
My weekend was fantastic (and I'm really sad it has come to an end). The SO and I went biking on the local trails and my favorite instructor was in town and taught both classes this weekend. My body is wrecked! Today is the first day of student's starting school so it is crazy around here! Wish me luck 1 -
Wow, quiet morning here today.
@janetay01 Glad to hear you are feeling better.
@Rachel0778 sounds like you had a fantastic weekend. Give your body a break today and good luck with work.
I had a busy weekend, I did a 2 hour walk at the flea market, 3 hours of weeding (ugh), and 30 minutes playing ball with my oldest while making dinner. Yes we kicked the ball back and forth in the kitchen while dinner was simmering on the stove. Was a blast. My body is sore today though.0 -
Well the Olympics are over so hopefully my husband will find his way off the couch, lol. I am trying to be super careful with my diet this week as we have to have dinner with clients twice this week and then we are headed to RI to visit our nephew and his wife for the weekend and he LOVES to cook so I am sure it is not going to be calorie friendly.
Hope everyone is having a great Monday and keep working the plan!!
Goal - 135 by 10/6
7/11: 150................ 8/1: 144.5
7/18: 145.9............. 8/8: 145.7
7/26: 146.3............. 8/15: 143.7
.................................8/22: 142.7
Joy -good luck on the 30 day challenge. Once I am over everything I am differently going back to them. I want to do plank, pushup and squat.
Cari - I did Making of a Murderer over Christmas last year. It was awesome. I here they are making more. Can't wait. What a great picture. It must have been a great night.
@health_guard - it sounds like you are developing quite a work out room. Sorry about the AC system but love the accidental exercise
@magicpickles - is there another meeting you can go to? Girls can be *itchy for sure. Don't let them bother you if there is not another meeting you can attend. They are not worth your time.
@jdelaroy - sounds like you had a great weekend.
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Karen: Glad you found out the cause and will be back to normal soon! Yes, yard work is invigorating and it feels so good when it’s done! Beer in a coffee cup… I may need to remember that!
Joy: Sorry to hear about your mom… hope all is ok now. I hear you… I took the weekend off and chilled at home.. It did feel good. We have to do that sometimes. Beach and drive in sound fun too though!!
Health_guard: Sounds like a great cool down… keep up the good work girl!! Sounds like you have a great plan… I want your workout room!
Loved that your guys had your own class too! Sorry about your AC… ugh!
Cari: Don’t you hate when they offer us drinks and sabotage our good merits! Hope your night in London rocked! Sounds wonderful! Love the picture of London! So jealous!
Nicole: I hear ya Nicole… the best I get is Madison, Milwaukee and an occasionally trip to Chicago. Thanks for the suggestion! I think I need one of those!! I need to get into those challenges… I don’t have room on my phone for yet another app so I was going to fire up my tablet that I never use… Always needs to be charged…. Maybe tonight would be a great night to start! I’m waiting for a schedule for vball as well.. I would think anytime now. Love the memes!
June: Way to go on the loss! Go find those Pokemon!!
Jdelaroy: I do love my yard and I really enjoy making it pretty! I started with a blank slate. Hope your weekend went well and BF straightened up. 3 hours of weeding… ugh… I was right there with you though! Only I had two cute puppies coming by to play A LOT… they would chase my weeds when I threw them in the bucket!
Rachel: Ok… where can I find this yummy ice cream? Halo Top? Hope your week continues to be as good as your weekend. Sounds great!!
Janetay: Glad you are feeling better!!
MagicPickles: You have to go back to that meeting, for yourself. Who cares about mean people… You are there for one reason and that is helping yourself. Hope you can find someone nice to sit and chat with. Maybe that person will stop in next week, but you don’t know unless you go!
So I really need to check out Stranger Things!! I almost jumped into the Making a murderer… I might have to still check that one out… Lots of people liked it a lot but not sure I want to watch it or not… So Friday, Lexi and I baked cookies for her volleyball tournament, she helped me finish my canning my salsa and then we hit a movie. Her dad picked her up that evening and they are headed off on vacation for a week, so I am sad and will miss her… been text and snap chatting though. Saturday & Sunday my hubby was over at his parents working on their front porch, so that left me to fend for myself… Since I had the canning all done for what I had (more is coming from my mom) I started in one room and cleaned top to bottom. Dusting light fixtures, tops of cabinets, the works… So now, I have the house pretty spotless… a little more in the kitchen tonight and I’ll be done. I also painted the interior of my back door... Now to do the rest of the interiors as it looks really nice! I also pulled more weeds (a never ending task) and I had quite a few visitors stop over as well. Neighbors, friends, and family. So it wasn’t all just work. Last night the in-laws took us to Red Lobster for thanks for the boys working… Yum! I love sea food and I did pretty good… if they would just leave those damn biscuits off the table! Saturday night we stayed home and watched the rained out Nascar race, then changed to the Brewer game… Had a few beers with my brother in-law as he stopped over. It was a nice “get’r done” weekend. All ready for our big party this weekend for our city’s festival. Yikes! 0 -
I actually just started vlogging my weight loss on YouTube. So if anyone is interested my user name is either Fontonia or Jessica Fortner0
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Joy - once again you had a great weekend. I think I want to be your friend.
@health_guard - isn't great when a home repair is almost done, it is always a great since of accomplishment.
@fontoniajff - you have more guts then I do. No way would I put myself out there that much. Good for you and good luck.
Yesterday was lots of errands and I was able to take the dogs for a little walk which was nice. Today is wash/iron/clean the bathrooms and go the dentist. I hate the dentist.
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@FitEqualsSmile Sounds like a busy and fun week, Hard on the calories though. Good job planning ahead for those events though. I hate the dentist too. Good luck.
@shycush6 while your pups sound adorable, I put my two youngest to work. They got to help bag the weeds. They were actually pretty helpful, and super adorable. I am so happy with how much better the yards look. I want to turn one area into a garden for next year. Not too sure where to start with it though. Guess I need to read up on gardening. Sounds like you had a very productive weekend.
@health_guard you are getting your calorie burn one way or another this week. Glad you aren't too upset about this. Sounds like you will have some "fun" projects coming up.
Today was weigh in, My jaw almost hit the floor. Almost 5 pounds.
SW 250.2
LW 230.2
CW 225.6
GW 220.00 (For Our September/October loss)
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@FitEqualsSmile - I too have a dentist appointment tomorrow which I'm going to have to move. I hate the dentist with a passion. In a way I'm glad the Olympics are done - I love them but I was feeling so awful last week that I spent most of the time draped on the sofa watching them - by the weekend, I was definitely feeling Olympic overdose!
@health_guard - sounds like quite the job to sort out everything to do with your AC but at least you've got it done without too much damage.
@ShyCush6 - you are always so busy! Hope the week without Lexi goes ok - it will be gone before you know it and she'll be back to tell you all about it!
@jdelaroy - busy weekend, love the idea of you kicking the ball around whilst cooking. What a good way to get a workout in
@Rachel0778 - lovely sounding weekend and hooray for getting both classes in. Good luck with the start of school!
Not much to report here - just battling through another day at work. We have a week off next week so really looking forward to that - get some much needed 'us time'. Hope the day is treating you all well.0 -
Morning Everyone! First week of classes are crazy here. I think I'm going to pick up a bottle of wine of my way home. We've got out of town friends coming tonight, so I'm skipping kickboxing for game night. I have to remind myself that skipping class every once and awhile is okay! Chance (the dog) is excited since his best friend Dunkle (Great Dane) is coming to visit too!
@jdelaroy WOW! Amazing loss, way to go! All that activity is paying off!
@FitEqualsSmile Sounds like a fun week ahead. Great job planning ahead for those high calorie days
@ShyCush6 Red lobster biscuits are almost solely the reason I go there, they're so good! I have found HaloTop at Hyvee and Whole Foods. It's expensive, but delicious for special occasions
@health_guard That sounds like a mess! I'm glad to hear your belongings didn't get destroyed
@janetay01 Anything fun planned for your week off?
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Congratulations @jdelaroy on your weight loss! That's fantastic!
@Rachel0778 - My friends and I do a game night as well! What kind of games do you and your friends play? We've been into card games recently.
@health_guard - That sounds like a lot of work, but I'm sure it will all be worth it in the end!
I went swimming in my gym's pool this morning and got in 700 meters. My whole body felt exhausted after - abs, shoulders, legs, back, everything, but it felt so good too. I think I'm going to go again tomorrow morning as well. Swimming in the morning seems like a great routine to get some low-impact cardio in. 2 -
@jdelaroy - awesome job on the lose. Stick to the hard work.
@Rachel0778 - enjoy the company and the wine. Nothing wrong with taking a day off. Some even day it is good for you. Enjoy.
@wishfuljune - i used to swim almost every morning then had to switch gyms and they no longer have a pool. I do miss it especially when I have an injury. It is a great all over boy workout. I especially noticed an difference in my lower abs region.0
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