Serial Starters

Hi all! Happy Veteran's Day! Was a crazy busy day! Oh my gosh! Wish I could say TGIF...but it's just my Thursday... ugh

Lana- I only have my phone. I wish I had a computer or at the very least an IPad or Tablet. Maybe I can put it on my Christmas list. Lol

Sara- you are welcome! That sounds like a rough work situation. Hard to concentrate with all the conversation around you.

Annie- have fun shopping and good luck with food choices. When I shop, I try to make good choices, and use my walking while shopping as my exercise.

Well, was not given a choice about having pic taken, today. Wow! Was that unpleasant! I have got to do something! I just can't figure out what will get me kickstarted. I drink at least 64 oz of water a day, 5-6 days a week. But, I drink way too much soda. I can not make myself give it up. I have given it up before and it truly didn't make enuf of a difference, for me to believe that's the answer. I walk, 5 days a week at work. I don't exactly eat healthy, but have cut my portions. I just haven't figured it out, yet.

Waves to everyone. Hope you all have a good evening and great weekend.

-Dawn

Thank you so much Lana. I know how bad it is. It truly is an addiction...a mindset maybe...I prefer the taste of soda over everything. Especially water. I have to force myself to drink water. I bought a 64 oz jug that keeps it cold for 12 hrs, that's the only way I can drink it all. I truly wish I could find something I enjoy as much.

Hugs to you-
Dawn

Sara- Happy Happy Birthday to you!

Sunday night

Feeling very fluffy. Have not braved the scale in several days. I did get out for a 2 mile walk with the dog today since the weather was so nice.

Lana and Dawn - I also struggle with avoiding pop. I am going to make a concerted effort this week.

It's looking to be a "quieter" week at my house and at work, so hoping to really zero in on cutting out the pop and reducing the sweets. Should also be able to get on the treadmill a few times after work this week. Making it a priority! Good plan in place for meals/snacks for the week. Now to work the plan!

Friday's Christmas shopping date with DH was quite a success. Only a couple gifts to go!

Continuing to help daughter make deco mesh wreaths for a couple of people. She says she would like to make some more and sell them but I made most of the last one we completed. I told her if she wants to have a "business" doing this, then she needs to do more of the work.

Dawn, oh I will be baking. I really shouldn't as I don't need the extra temptation. But it's so fun to bring a tray of cookies to work, friends, church, etc., and spread some holiday joy!

Sara - are you still feeling crummy?
Keep us posted.

Lana

Today was.... i dont even know anymore. My mum, who I live with, got fired today and also found out she has diabetes. Work was stressful, I hate my job so very much and I feel anxious and sick to my stomach almost every single day when I go in there and my sister has gastro! So I am hoping I won't get it. But.. at least I managed to be in a deficit today. I am still thinking about my friend who passed away 2 weeks ago every single day. Life is quite stressful right now but it's only as stressful as I let it be. It's all how you react to things! But in all seriousness I am thinking about starting to see a counselor.. and trying to see something positive in every challenge life throws at me.. I think tomorrow will be a good day for my progress as well.

Stay strong everyone! And good luck

Monday

Yay, Sara!!! You are amazing!

I am taking it one day at a time now. Today I am committing to not drinking any pop and not filching any candy out of the Halloween candy. Egg and coffee (with some "good" creamer) for breakfast, some protein and veggies for lunch, white chicken chili and a corn muffin for supper. Veggies and a light string cheese for snacks. Finding it hard to fill in all the calories without going over on the carbs and sugars. I always struggle with that.

Provided DD's homework isn't too terrible tonight, I plan to get 2 miles on the treadmill at some point in the evening. Will need to "re-start" my 30 day ab challenge, as well.

DH got the outside Christmas lights and decorations up and working this weekend. We won't turn them on until Thanksgiving night but it was good for him to take advantage of the nice weather and put them up now. It looks like our weather may change by this weekend.

I'm starting to think about what I might want to bake for this Christmas season. I need to make a whole separate grocery shopping list just for that!

Sara- Congrats on the weigh in! Sounds like you are going to have a busy Monday. Hope you are able to have time for a filling yet healthy lunch.

Cheerios- Sounds like you did have a heck of a day. Glad you are wanting to stay positive and seek help. Always good to have someone to talk to.

Annie- Good luck on no soda. Stay strong. I began putting up some Christmas decorations, today. I start early as I am gone so much thru the holidays, I want to be able to enjoy as long as I can.

Lana- Hope you were able to get errands done and had a good day.

I made a big pot of ham and beans and one of potato soup. My Grandma gave me these wonderful crockpots that connect, so you only need one plug. It's really cool and convenient. Made too many beans, so they're not quite done yet. I should have soaked them, or at the very least, got up early and started them. I do love my sleep, tho.
I started part of the ab routine that was mentioned in MFP Blog. Part only because I didn't want to Sprint around my house and entice neighbors into coming out and trying to start up a convo, and I have nowhere to do pull ups. But, I did do 3 out of 5...Now, to keep going

Hope everyone has a good night. Waves to all

Annie- Way to go! Sounds like a good day! My prob is always carbs, fat and sugars. Stick to it and you will do great!

Tuesday

Kids were little monsters this morning. Grrr. Trying to shake it off and get in the right mindset for work.

Sara - thanks for those kind words. Do you know that yesterday I almost didn't eat the apple because of the sugar/carb issue - and then I told myself, "Nobody ever got fat from eating an apple, for crying out loud!" I kept that total calorie count in mind and really did stay away from the candy or the bad sugars, so it was a win. And the treadmill walk wasn't my fastest pace ever, but I got my butt off the couch and did it! Planning for more of the same today.

Looking forward to a massage later this afternoon as I try to loosen the muscles in my shoulders and neck. These headaches have got to go. I hate to part with the $$$ but I've got to feel better.

I read a blog post from a friend today who lost a lot of weight with WW and got into running and fitness. She shared a post today about feeling like a failure because she has re-gained 15 lbs. It's an honest post about the personal/family issues she has had this last year with both of her parents in failing health and how she turned to food as a coping mechanism. The good news is she's ready to turn the train around! Don't we all feel like this sometimes? We are all "serial starters". Life gets in the way sometimes but we don't give up. We own it and then dig our heels in. Her post was very inspirational.

Make it a great day!

Annie