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Trooworld. Hope you feel better!!!

I hope all you ladies have a great weekend!! If your anything like me the weekends are hard!!! I want pizza and wine! I'm sure I will have some. My goals for the weekend is to not over eat (2 slices of pizza instead of the entire pizza). And hit the gym! Good luck girls!!!

Good afternoon everyone,

@cbabie - (((hugs))) You are in my thoughts and prayers.

@trooworld - I hope you are resting as comfortable as you can.

@mmcjtink - Two pieces of pizza is a good goal. Being mindful of what you are eating and drinking is a victory in itself.

@HappyBride917 - Welcome! Click the hollow star at the top of the page to bookmark the thread so you can find us easier. The only tip I have is log every bite you take, the good, the bad, and the ugly, and be kind to yourself. When using the food data base choose your entry carefully because some of the entries are inaccurate. Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials.

I am sill getting twinges in my knee so no exercise today. Though I know I can't out exercise a bad diet, I do miss having exercise calories to eat back. I was over again yesterday. I will just keep plugging along.

I hope everyone has an awesome weekend.

Liz

January Goals
1 January 2017 239 CW 236.4
1. Log all food 19 out of 31 days Under calories 13 of 31 days Over calories 6 of 31 days Protein goal 6 of 31 days
2. Exercise 25 hours (1500 minutes) this month 1005 minutes
3. Managing stress 16 out of 31 days


I am being purposeful in my daily actions to become the healthy active balanced person that I want to be.

cbabie I hope you find a balance between being productive, caregiving, and taking care of you. Are you exercising?

@jamiewilldo Welcome to the group On top right hand side is a star to bookmark our thread. I try to get in every night although sometimes don't make it.

mmcjtink Nonscale victories or NSV are just as important on this journey. Good for you on the eating and exercising.

gemwolf that's my kind of vacation. I would just sit and read all day. Oh I'm supposed to be moving, OK I would read and walk.

trooworld Sorry about your cold, I still have a lingering cough but feeling so much better now. Rest is the best thing.

mysticlizard Tatting, is that like knitting? I always learn something on here. Well back to good choices tomorrow.

@HappyBride917 Welcome to the group On top right hand side is a star to bookmark our thread. For me the reason I like this better than WW is that I'm prediabetic and I'm supposed to be watching my carb levels. I tried tracking both for awhile but couldn't keep up. I find what is best is to do what works for you. Honey is better than white sugar I think. One thing I didn't like about WW is that they kept changing things. I would get used to doing it one way and start to learn point values for favorite foods then here comes a new program and new point values. So I'm happy here at MFP if only I could get more consistent in my habits. But I'm getting better. Oh yeah on the tracking thing like mysticlizard said, I try to scan barcodes first for things I'm eating, then look for the green checkmark. Weighing and measuring food is important I think because it could really affect the calorie totals. What I think is a cup may be more.

FitPhillygirl Your workouts sound awesome One day I will be at a level where I can do those programs.

OK so exercise did not happen tonight. An old friend came into town and we stayed out longer than I planned and if I had really thought about it, I should have done it ahead of our scheduled time. Just wasn't thinking evidently. So that's a lesson to be learned.

I'm also a former Weight Watcher but recently I finally quit in November. I admit I miss some aspects of the meetings and thought briefly about rejoining. The thing is I am retring in April and I need to cut not increase expenses. I starting gaining again mostly believe it or not because of the company now banning eating at our desks. I'd been ver successful by keeping healthy crunchy snacks at my desk. I have to play the game for 2 more months unless they lift the ban. I found 100 calorie protein drink helps but it does not satisfy the chew craving. I'm not diabetic but I am hypoglycemic so I may be able to get a medical exception . I'm finding myself stuffing food at lunch just so I do t get hungry. I would appreciate any tips

Just checking and giving an update. Went on a long, grueling bike ride today. January 21st and I rode my bike for 3:45. Good for me, but I may have over done it. After the long ride I went up to take a bath and no hot water. See we had problems with our furnace and went with a whole new system. We now have baseboard hot water heat with a tankless hot water system. The tankless system also runs our tap water. There is some problem because we are supposed to have continuous hot water but we do not. I'm very angry and close to calling the better business bureau. Calling the plumber on Monday for sure. Son, 17 year old, passed his drivers test today. He actually drove himself to a friends house. He passed the test on his second try. It makes me nervous but we have to let them grow up and hope we taught them well. I am logging my calories. I feel lighter. I think my gut is a bit smaller. I'm really hoping for a great weigh-in Monday. I should just be relaxed about it. It is just a number. The problem is that my hard work, hopefully will reflect my hard work this week. I was good this week and not perfect. I let perfect go a long time ago.

@cbabie Keep at it. I have a lot of respect for you. What you do is so important. I'm pretty sure I can't do the job you do. Keep up the positive self talk. Things get bad. We all get low. Making unhealthy choices, although feel good at the time, do not help in the long run. Your Marta about taking care of yourself so you can take care of others is very powerful. But in your case is very important for what you do and the tough times you are working through. Keep positive. Keep your chin up and keep advancing.

@jamiewilldo Not sure if I've welcomed you already. Well, welcome. I think you will love this group. It is very positive and many of us can relate to each other journey.

@HappyBride917 Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. You must post a picture of yourself in the wedding dress since you will have reached your goal.

@trooworld Boy, I hope you get well soon. Drink a lot of fluids.

@gemwolf110 Enjoy the vacation. Relax and do things for you.

@mmcjtink Pizza is a big problem for me too. Can you really have pizza without beer? Then the wheels come off. I wish I could stop at two pieces. I really try to dissuade the family from getting pizza. My wife is glutten free so we do not have as much pizza as we used to.

@mysticlizard Take care of that knee. Ice helps with swelling. Staying off of it too will help. I've had 3 knee surgeries and the Dr. says I'm headed for a total knee replacement. No more basketball or running and is why I got into biking.

@FitPhillygirl I have always wanted to do a video work out. Not a lot of room in my living room. If you are doing insanity in the morning, try coffee. If you drink coffee, have a bit more. Also, I'd recommend GU or Jelly Belly's energy beans 5 minutes before your work out. You will tell a difference. Also, remember, the very fact that you are working out is a really great thing and a good step in the right direction. Plus, some days you have it and some days you do not.

@theslightedgeforever Enjoying your friends are important. Learning lessons is important too. Working out before the visit would have been good but there is always tomorrow. I try to workout with my good friends. I rode my bike with one of them today.

@healthypelican I loved weight watchers. It taught me that I no longer need to feel trapped about my weight. WW also taught me "I am in control." That also means that I do not need WW. If I have an open mind and faithful to the MFP program I can lose again. That is what I believe.

@bugmom92 You are so right. On this program you are so much more aware of the nutritional value of what you eat. That is something I've never thought of before. What is TOPS? I've always thought about going to an over eaters anonymous meeting. I think talking to real people is important. I do think talking to people on MFP is good too. I can always talk about my friends about my weight. They know my struggles. I never felt like WW was expensive because I got results. I'm not sure what to think now. If MFP works I will probably think WW was expensive.

I hope everyone has a great rest of the weekend. I'm planning on watching football tomorrow. I should do some more cleaning around the house. I did vacuum today before my bike ride. Peace out and be well.

Hi everyone,

I missed posting yesterday and am way behind today. My knee is doing better. I was in the Cities with the girls yesterday. It felt so good to get out and move. I was sore last night but I am more unhappy with the inactivity and don't seem to do as well with my eating as when I am active. Getting on the scale tomorrow will not be a fun affair. I think I will start doing tai chi tomorrow for exercise. It should be easy on my knee but help me to get moving again. Tatting is making lace with thin crochet thread and a tatting shuttle. I am still working on doing the different knots/stitches. I like it because it is tedious and requires concentration. I hope everyone has a nice Sunday.

Liz

January Goals
1 January 2017 239 CW 236.4
1. Log all food 21 out of 31 days Under calories 13 of 31 days Over calories 8 of 31 days Protein goal 6 of 31 days
2. Exercise 25 hours (1500 minutes) this month 1005 minutes
3. Managing stress 16 out of 31 days


I am being purposeful in my daily actions to become the healthy active balanced person that I want to be.

Hey Everyone -
Thanks for the warm welcomes (again) - I just wanted to check in and ask those of you who have left weight watchers if you are happy with your decision. I have tried my fitness pal a couple of years ago...and I went back and forth trying to decide if leaving ww was the right idea. I compared the two and drove myself crazy and I eventually did not do anything. I want to stay here because it is free and I find myself staying more accountable (actually tracking everything) unlike with WW. I also am having a hard time paying the money for WW every month. However, I have this big part of me that is afraid to leave WW. It's like it has some kind of hold on me! Haha - anyone else deal with that? Who is super happy to have left & now track just here? Thank you so much in advance!

I have no regrets leaving WW. Weight loss is all about burning more calories than one consumes. The mental game means a lot too. Weight watches is good with their "tools for living." Reframing, failure is feedback and focus objects are all great things. We all need to remember these tools. The thing that I miss about WW is the emotional tone of people's voices that are struggling with the exact same thing(s) I am. I think being faithful to any weight loss program will work.

Hi all,

Short post tonight. My youngest germ vector gave hubby and me her cold. It hit last night and I feel like *&$%. Went to the Cities and picked up oldest girl from the airport, home from her trip. She gets the keys to her new apartment tomorrow after work and we will start moving her tomorrow night and hopefully finish Wed. afternoon. Hubby is on the road and it is finals week for the younger girls. I just have to keep standing until Thur. then I can curl up. Needless to say, exercise didn't happen today. I did weigh myself this morning up 1.6 pounds. It is what it is. This is a new week. At this point I will take it a day at a time and do the best I can.

I hope everyone is doing o.k. and had a decent Monday.

January Goals
1 January 2017 239 CW 238
1. Log all food 22 out of 31 days Under calories 13 of 31 days Over calories 9 of 31 days Protein goal 6 of 31 days
2. Exercise 25 hours (1500 minutes) this month 1005 minutes
3. Managing stress 16 out of 31 days


I am being purposeful in my daily actions to become the healthy active balanced person that I want to be.

I like watching her updates each week as she tells what she learned in the meetings. I subscribe to her channel Let's get fit. I love how down to earth she is.

https://youtu.be/APMNojsryaI?list=PLotciwu13pympuBvNte5ZWt9E96kqjYPp

cbabie Those quiche look good, Plus they are freezer ready and I could see myself eating them for breakfast.

trooworld I have the same problems with goals. I think I look at it like an expectation. I was the kid in class who got mad if I got a B and not an A.

mysticlizard At least you are walking Almost Thursday.

rickweinberg Woohoo on hitting your first goal. I can see how reframing works. I will work on that. I did not want to exercise tonight and dh beat me to the treadmill. I did talk myself into a Leslie Sansone youtube video and said do one mile. That's progress from the night before.

Hi everyone,

The oldest daughter is out of her group home and into her first own apartment. Of course it snowed hard while we were moving everything. The younger girls had a two hour late start that jammed up their finals schedule. I am still sick as a dog. Tomorrow I have meetings so on Friday I am hoping to crawl into bed and rest. By then I will probably start feeling better.

Rick - I have a jr. and sr. at home. We had our kids drive for a year before letting them get their licenses too. I really think they need those four seasons of practice. My youngest has poor grades too. Every one of the kids went through that phase. It is nice when they turn the corner and become human again lol. I am sorry it was a low energy day for you. But you went to yoga anyway so that is a victory, way to go!

Trooworld - I think picking up where you left off is sensible. Even my son who is a vegan eats meat once in awhile in a social situation. It sounds like you were very mindful in your choices.

Gemwolf110 - I hope you are having a wonderful time off.

Cbabie - Hang in there and be good to yourself. I hope your dad is doing better.

Everyone else, Hi! I am thinking of you, I just don't have the energy to write more.

I hope everyone has a good Thursday.

Liz

January Goals
1 January 2017 239 CW 238
1. Log all food 23 out of 31 days Under calories 13 of 31 days Over calories 10 of 31 days Protein goal 6 of 31 days
2. Exercise 25 hours (1500 minutes) this month 1005 minutes
3. Managing stress 15 out of 31 days


I am being purposeful in my daily actions to become the healthy active balanced person that I want to be.