Today (don't even know the date!) 135.6
Yes, I'm here, just haven't had a moment to sit a spell. It's snowing now but only expecting 1"-2".

Mary that is a wonderful accomplishment. Reminded me of the moment that I saw myself in the glass door of the ice cream section as I contemplated getting some Klondike bars-and didn't. I think of calories like cash and I'm not going to waste them on junk. Well, occasionally I do spend a few pennies Actually you just saved yourself some calories and cash!

Beth I totally agree with your comment on adding a positive resolution. Adding exercise everyday is something that MFP helped me to focus on. Years ago I had been doing 2-3x/wk treadmill etc. but obviously it wasn't enough. Once I added that to my daily schedule it became a habit and now it is a rare day that I miss.

Marney A while back I read "In a Sunburned Country" by Bill Bryson and learned a lot about Australia - like really dangerous bugs & snakes. But no brussel sprouts? spinach? or blueberries?? He didn't mention that!

Gayle Glad that your move is accomplished and you can settle in. Having a walking buddy makes it so enjoyable. I don't do much, if anything, on my fb page but wanted to tell you that I enjoy your bird paper collages. We've had a barred owl visiting our back yard recently - just asking to be a star! But I've started a Turtle piece in fabric and USGS map at at the moment.

Well, I'm off to the treadmill for 60+ minutes (see #lb. above - a bit at the top of my comfort zone).
Happy New Year to all!

Ah, Swiss Chard. We got a lot of it one summer when we got veggie boxes from a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). We had never had it before. It was easiest to steam it a bit and put it on homemade pizza. My family will eat (almost) anything if it's on pizza!

I don't post much on fb, but you can see some of my work here:
pamgoffinet.com/page9.php
The actual size sewer manhole lid was for a retiring engineer. I had 4 weeks to complete it before the party. On the back I had attendees sign it that night with fabric pens.

1/ 6/17-190.2
1/12/17 - 190.0

Every little bit helps.

My goal for this Winter to Spring challenge is to get out of the 190's and hopefully also saying farewell to the 180"s as well. I am making myself drink more water, and doing by best to log in, I am also working hard at eating smaller portions. I do need to make myself exercise more. I found my moms old dvd of "Sweating to the Oldies", going to try them out, can't hurt, looks like fun anyway.

Mary, Great control...I know how those candy displays near the register can get to you. Been there, done that...LOL

Gayle and Marty, Great goals for the Winter/Summer challenge...Good Luck to us all!

Hope to see everyone again next week, good luck on your week and remember those challenges that we all made. Hope we all stay on track, and have a great new challenge.

Well ....

I looked back in the thread and instead of gaining some, I stayed the same this week.

Jan 6: 164
Jan 13: 164

which makes me feel a little better but I did see 162.5 on the scales recently, just cannot hold it.

Maybe next week will be better. (We did have homemade pizza this week and that will do it for the weight and water holding.)

Pam, My niece gave me a really nice stocking stuffer this year. A piece of glycerin soap sewn into a felt wrapper with a wool tie and bow (like a parcel) that had been felted together. Built in wash cloth and as you use it, the felt shrinks with the soap and at the end, cut an opening and you have a little pouch to hold special things. Sort of fun.

Marney

Jan 16 : 162 Yeah!

Pam, I saw a display for a local felter at a art sale and fell in love with a scarf. They had kits. I also bought some extra wool and needle felting kit because I liked it. That was 2 years ago and it still sits in a bag beside my bed. The scarf seems to be a big messy project so only in the summer. I need to buy some screening and I am just scared to botch it. I want a pretty scarf and it has taken me soooo long to get good a sewing (and i would still call myself an intermediate) that getting a felted scarf right the first go is quite daunting. That would not be needle felting. I haven't started with the needle felting either. My hands have never had good fine motor skills, so the thought is overwhelming. I did try a ball like a marble and it got into shape but it was just white and then I got stuck.

I am getting more positive about the possibility since I have bought a fashion design book and I found with her instructions, I was able to draw a figure and put clothes on it. Did not think I could do that either. So maybe, felting this summer.

I will have a look at that website to drool.

Thanks for the tip. (and good for you for holding the weight down - maintenance is the toughest I think)

Is the scarf one that uses the nuno technique? They remind me of watercolors the way the colors shift and overlap.
When Sara first started I took a workshop to make a small bunny. Only stabbed myself once. You learn pretty quick not to do that again!

Sara's business has really grown. Here is an amusing video they did for the Mannequin Challenge that became popular in the fall. https://youtube.com/watch?v=zRi-KIZ67Mk

It gives a good view of the front room of the shop full of local artists work and some amazing felted critters. My son is the one with the shipping boxes. Though she has workshops many people learn everything from the youtube tutorials. The dog puppet with the wild hair is identical to their real dog Milo.

1/ 6/17-190.2
1/12/17 - 190.0
1/20/17 - did not weigh

Hi Ladies, didn't even attempt to weigh last week, SIL is was back in hospital (he's out now) and I have been babysitting the grandkids, and not sticking with the diet (only have myself to blame, I didn't watch what I was eating..LOL)

I already have a great start for this week, and feel really good about everything that I have done. I hope it really shows Friday when I weigh in.

Well, everyone continue to have a great week, and I will see you all this Friday. Take care and stay warm (in the 30's today and snow is predicted ...UGH!)

I found this one interesting.

http://www.everydayhealth.com/food/6-tips-mindful-eating.aspx?pos=1&xid=nl_EverydayHealthWomensHealth_20170124

Good job Beth! A huge success if you can have a week out of routine and still manage to eat well.

I am back at my low of 162 so I am going the right way too. It is the same 3 lbs up and down and up and down. I am hoping to keep it heading down.

I am off to Australia next Thursday. Flying out on Friday so dieting will become tougher altogether as we stay with others. And next Friday, I may be out of touch for few days. I will try for WIFI hot spots but .....

Have a good week all. The plow woke me up this morning for the 4th time this week so I understand trying to find exercise inside, Beth. Keep working at it.

1/ 6/17-190.2
1/12/17 - 190.0
1/20/17 - did not weigh
1/27/17 - 189.6
2/3/17 - 189.2
2/10/17 - 189.0

YEA!!!!I'm getting there, wasn't sure how my week went, although just lost .2 of a lb. I am happy about that. I did a lot of celebrating this week. Doing really good with portions and drinking my water.

Started with Weight watchers 4 weeks ago and I am still checking in here seeing recipe ideas etc. Working with the two programs, I hope it helps me.

Hope to see more on here next week, hope no one is get discouraged and stopping MFP. Everyone stay warm and have a great week.....Beth

Hi folks,

I am still here too! Congrats on the new grandbaby beth. It may not be your first but it is her first, so exciting! And WW does work. I am still plodding along upping my fiber and lessening my carbs. Pam, good to hear on the bone scan. I do not have my numbers but they said I was low density but low risk of fracture whatever that means. I am adding more calcium as I move from lactose intolerance to gluten intolerance. And I take a supplement.

I have no idea where my weight is. I am starting on my second week in Australia and I am currently with my SIL and BIL on the boat to river house. I am trying to stay the course. Last week there was a deal of eating out but mostly Thai food so not too bad. Working on it still and my clothing still fits. Bought a new pair of shorts and they were a size smaller than I expected which was a size smaller than I worn 4 years ago. So two sizes down and I think given how they are stretched out after 3 days, I could have gone smaller still.

2/17/17 134.2

My sister and daughter both had the experience with their bathroom scales (different brands) giving widely ranging results. It turns out that storing it on the edge, to save space, seems to upset it. It is shocking to have a 5 lb gain after brushing your teeth! But after storing it flat it seems to stabilize and be consistent. Just passing it on in case anyone else has had the same experience.

Buying smaller clothes is such a rewarding experience!! This winter is my second at my maintained size so I've had to stop myself. A few favorite, but XL items, I was able to wash and dry and shrink up to fit me now.

Friday 2/24: 133.8 (a low I haven't seen in awhile)
I think I get an extra calorie burn boost with the exercise class on Thursday nights. It is a 6-week session so I'll need to re-sign up this week.

We are having some scary warm weather in Maryland. Today it's 76-degrees. When it gets this warm in April I look for the baby snakes around the base of our poplar tree. (Note: we don't have poisonous snakes in our area) One year I even saw twins with their heads out. Well, today Hachi (my golden retriever) was sniffing something out in the yard. I went out and found a baby snake all curled up, wasn't sure if he was dead or scared. I scooped him up with a small spade and put him by the poplar tree. DH said that he was gone 30 min. later - so the snake was just as confused as we are by this weird weather!

1/ 6/17-190.2
1/12/17 - 190.0
1/20/17 - did not weigh
1/27/17 - 189.6
2/3/17 - 189.2
2/10/17 - 189.0
2/17/17 - 187.6
2/24/2017-186.0

I am really happy with this loss this week, baby steps, but I am happy to see me going down even if it is a little at a time.

Pam, Good idea about the scale, for the past week I have just kept in on the bathroom floor so it will stay level, I use to keep it under my sink on it side, never thought that the way I was storing it could make it read wrong.

Marney, hope that your cold and cough go away soon, no you should not be able to get sick when your on vacation...Not fair...

We had really weird weather here in Cincinnati Ohio yesterday also. Yesterday it got up to 78 and windy, but then last night we had thunderstorms and today it is windy and 46, Like we say in Cincinnati, " if you don't like the weather today, just stick around it will be different tomorrow" ...LOL ..all our flowers (and weeds) are already popping up and the trees are budding, hope the freeze doesn't get to them

Hope everything is ok with all the other ladies that are on here. Maybe they are all waiting for Spring challenge to start up.

Well, need to get ready. Going to spend the day with my eldest granddaughter for her birthday, can't believe that she is already 11.Time goes fast.

Everyone have a great week, and I will see you all on here next week. Beth