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Hi all!
So I went on a business trip -- sat all day, ate WAY too much (yup I logged it but I still stuffed myself) -- got back and... no surprise, I'm back up. 0.4 lbs over goal. The good news is I know I can lose it again.... the bad news is, (1) it always takes me way longer to lose the weight than put it on (I know people on these forums say "you didn't gain it overnight, you won't lose it overnight", but I seriously gained it over 2 days and it will likely take me 2 weeks to lose it), and (2) I've got another business trip this week! Aaarrrggghhhh!!!! I did try to pack healthy snacks and get a workout in at the hotel, but it's not the same as my routine at home where I do a lot more walking, get classes in at the gym (way bigger calorie burn) and am much more cautious about what goes in my mouth.... any advice? Or is this one of those, ya just gotta pick yourself up and get back on track things? @trooworld you seem to have done really well at your conference. I was doing ok at breakfast and lunch and even at the breaks with snacks, but took a huge blow when they take you out for a fancy (aka mega calorie) dinner and even though I tried to be careful in ordering (eg dressing on the side), it was super hard (actually impossible) to stay within my calorie allotment. I suppose the other piece of good news is I'm still within 0.4 lbs of goal. It could've been a lot worse! Ok, today's a new day. Time to get back on track.... we've got this. Maybe I'll even try to lose another 5-10 lbs so I have a bit of a cushion... we'll see.
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trooworld Good for you for getting to the gym and not eating the goodies at work. I love street fairs.
cbabie Good for you for tracking. I only exercised 3 times last week. My body was tired and couldn't get my mind to do it.
achagpar Pick a range in your mind for goal. For instance 1 lb over and two lbs under. Women's bodies naturally fluctuate. Eating out, travelling, etc will also throw on some sodium bloat. I'm holding alot of water right now. Then each week you try and keep your numbers in that range. Your pants won't stop fitting because of 0.4 gain. Your health is not going to be endangered. It's just another number on the scale. How is your bodyfat %? I have been successful with a weekly calorie allotment. Last week I went over on one day but still was under my calories for the week.
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I gained 3.2 lbs
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trooworld That's good you got a lot of cooking done. Pre-planning is the key. I hope it's water. lol
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trooworld Yaaay on being under calories. I only track my carbs because of prediabetes.
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hey gals I'm sitting in a car waiting dropping grand daughter off. I guess I should say to work. I wanted to touch base before I get back on the freeway sorry I haven't been online..doing a lot of decluttering in my house. I tracked every day. yesterday was 25 over calorie-wise but that was good. I was under my carbs over my protein that was good. I'm making better choices exercising and I have a job interview tomorrow.
@trooworld... you were doing great and making good choices I'm so proud of you... yes it's expensive to eat healthy unfortunately
@theslightedgeforever hang in there..you are doing great...we all have life but you're being consistent so this is good.0 -
Hi all! Well you all were right... I got back down to 1.8 lbs below goal after that last business trip put me 0.4 above goal. I'm now trying to slowly get to 5 lbs below my original goal -- this still keeps me well within the healthy BMI range and I think will give me a bit of a cushion not to freak out with fluctuations. I'm on another business trip now and while I took healthy snacks and tracked everything, I went well over my calorie allotment yesterday and didn't get any exercise in... just exhausted. So we'll see what the damage is when I get home.
@cbabie Good luck on the interview! I too did a lot of decluttering over the past few weeks. I'm much happier for it. I still have more to do when I get back but doesn't it make you feel good when you see all that extra space? I found that while I was losing weight and gaining good habits, I had this desire to declutter as well -- another great lifestyle change!
@trooworld I know what you mean about getting to the gym kicking and screaming. It's always the hardest part of exercise -- actually going to the gym.... or putting on the DVD, or getting out the door for a walk or whatever. Once I'm there, I love it! Like right now, I'm lying in this hotel room knowing I ought to get my butt out of bed and get a workout in... LOL! Ok getting up now...
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@trooworld @theslightedgeforever @cbabie - I'm home! Gosh, I missed you guys. I've been crazy busy and stressed out, not eating right, missing the gym more than hitting it. You don't know how good it is to see you all here keeping each other going. @trooworld it was sooo great to meet you in person even though it was for like 45 seconds and I had to get busy. And yeah, that was in July...(sigh).
@achagpar hello, we have never met, but hopefully will get to know each other! The decluttering goes hand in hand with the weight loss. Peter Walsh (the guy from Clean Sweep and Enough Already) wrote 2 books that I reread on occasion to help me keep focused "Does This Clutter Make my Butt Look Fat?" and "Lose the Clutter, Lose the Weight". I'm currently rereading the second one.
My life is a huge blur of driving kids to and from schools and work. Add in working 2 days a week and all the prep work that comes with teaching. I have to make a to do list every day that includes getting up and showering, just to keep track of everything I need to do. I "inherited" my grandson (17 year old, senior in high school) last May. School is going good for him. He even takes one college class (piano) one day a week. My youngest (19, girl) got a job at Walmart as a cashier, which she's doing well at and has been there over a month. She doesn't have her license yet and I take her to work during the week and pick her up unless her boyfriend picks her up. Besides all that, we have gaming events 1 to 3 times a month. We did join the gym a few months ago, but haven't gotten into the habit of going as often as we should. Working on that. Otherwise, life is good. The weight loss, well...it's like that meme I saw going around on Facebook awhile back "My goal was to lose 10 pounds this year. Only 15 to go."
Well, I'm off to pick up some female offspring person from Walmart. Happy to be back here!
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Morning all
Well I didn't get the job but I was happy with that I didn't really want to work in a call center not my thing and I didn't track yesterday... but other than that I've been pretty busy and good about trackin. However last night I sat down late last night thinking since I finally heard about the job and know I have to make some more life changes and I'm excited about that.
@trooworld. Sorry I've been MIA this week a lot lot of things going on here but I'm ready to buckle down for the next season.. I'm so glad you have the gym some people like going to the gym some people work at home like me I just always hated paying money for the gym I'm such a tightwad LOL..
@achagpar one of the things I like about a hotel room is the quiet time just me alone it's so peaceful.. it's great you got back down under your goal I remember that feeling I used to always get that 5 lb cushion cuz I know my body fluctuates... but I started realizing it's just how my clothes fit if they're tight I'm miserable if they're loose or fit good I'm happy..
@bugmom92 I lost half my post Karla. it's good to have you back my schedule sounds like your schedule I thought as we got older we had less responsibility LOL . at least we're all trying to keep moving forward that's a good thing..
okay I have to go get ready I'm going to meet my old boss for breakfast I haven't seen her in a few months we need to catch up have a great Saturday
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trooworld My goal til end of December is 164 carbs daily. What a great NSV you had with the pizza. Hooray for your loss. You said no to cookies and went to the gym.
cbabie Sounds like you are doing well on your food.
achagpar Yaaay for you maintaining. Hardest part for me is just putting on my tennis shoes. If I do that and change then I'm more ready to work out.
bugmom welcome back How are you? I have one of Peter Walsh's books too. I wonder how many weight loss books we share
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trooworld Yaaay on good choices at the restaurant. Myself, I would have went with the kebab platter and ate half of the rice and left the rest. It would have been a psychological thing with me. I love Persian food.
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trooworld At least you got almost all your cooking done. Yeah too big of a price difference although I'm thinking $10 for a wrap? I hope a drink came with that
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Gemwolf good to see you. I don't know much about the Keto diet. I'm assuming low carb? I'm doing a modified carb diet and babystepping my way down. Overall it has been working for me this last three months allowing me to lose on average a lb a week. Better than I did the first 6 months of 2017. That trip sounds fun. Everyone in my family has been to Colorado but me. Wedding plans. A good health journey will help with tbe stress.
cbabie where are you (said in a Shaggy voice)
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Hi gemwolf, good to see you back too. You probably wasn't gone as long as me, lol.
I started tracking my food again a few days ago. It's making a difference.We have a Bunco group that meets once a month. Tonight was my turn for hosting. I made my butternut chili, and a green salad with a yummy Cherry Balsamic that found at Sam's Club. For dessert I had apple slices and caramel dip. I personally stayed within my serving of the dip. Now, my problem is usually the snacks on the table during the game. So that I wouldn't be tempted, I got the mini Twix, Crunch, and KitKat bars, and Chex Mix...stuff full of plenty of gluten, which I can't eat. I almost caved and bought M&Ms for the tables, but glad I didn't, as I would not have resisted. I remember every year the WW leaders saying to buy candy to give out that you don't like so you're not tempted. I used this principle (with a "will make you sick" instead of a "don't like"). It was so nice to focus on the game and my friends and not sit there munching on sweets and feeling bad.
Today was a long one, on little sleep, and I'm hoping to make it to my friend's "Fun Dance" class (sort of like Zumba with modifications, taught by a Pilates instructor). It's at 10 am, so I should be recuperated enough by then, lol. I'm off to bed...was super tired all day, and I'm ready to melt into my pillow. Super happy to be back on track. Talk to you all later!
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Hi gals sorry I've been MIA.
My grandson had four wisdom teeth and another tooth extracted yesterday so I've been staying with him no time for personal stuff.
I'm getting good better at tracking still maintaining my weight haven't lost any but haven't gained any so that's a positive.
@trooworld you're making great choices I don't like things that cause me to be coordinated either because I'm not LOL.
@bugmom92 yeah Eminem's would have been my downfall and those are something you just keep grabbing by the handful and popping into your mouth I can't eat just wanted to time so good choices keep tracking.
@gemwolf110 my husband would love a travel trailer and just be out in nature and be away from the city me I'm a homebody sounds like you've been really busy but it's good to see you back we missed you.
@theslightedgeforever I'm here just in the background reading and seems like my days go too quick for me right now not sure how I did all this when I worked got to get it together thanks for checking on me.
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bugmom I have been pretracking my meals since beginning of July and I've lost about 16 lbs. Compare that to first half of the year where I lost a total of 1.8 and just half@ss tracking. well done on the Bunco snacks
trooworld Try Crossfit and see if you like it Sometimes it's good to change it up. Keeps boredom from setting in I tried a new Brazilian dance Youtube video. At first I thought easy because the pace was slower than I'm used to but you use your whole body and I was pouring sweat by the time I was finished. I'll do it again.
cbabie Maintaining is better than gaining. You've slowed down your ship now turn it around. I laughed at the way you spelled the candy that melts in your mouth not in your hands. Getting to be like your younger sister?
We should put our husbands in the travel trailer. I wouldn't mind if it has internet lol Let them grill the food and I just sit and read
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Hi all!
Well done @trooworld -- congrats on the loss!
This has been a pretty lousy week for me all around. Came down with a cold, guests visiting so didn't make it to the gym (didn't feel much like going regardless), harder time tracking (although I did my best) and not sure I always hit my water target... but I'm maintaining at 123.2, which is 1.8 lbs below my original goal and 3.2 more than my new one. Lots of traveling coming up so not sure how well I'm going to be able to control my diet but we'll see. I think if I come back at the same weight as I am now, I'll be happy... if I lose, I'll be ecstatic!
@theslightedgeforever would love to try that Brazilian dance workout... can you share the link?
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trooworld What a great loss this week. See? All your good choices led to that.
achagpar I hope you feel better.
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trooworld Good for you for putting your foot down and choosing the healthier option.
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trooworld Pretracking works for me too. I'd like the meatball stroganoff recipe please
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Hi everyone! Last week/weekend was stressful. Managed to get back on track (and tracking) and staying there now since Oct 6, so it's getting back to being a habit. Your stroganoff recipe looks yummy. Have you ever tried the meatballs at Ikea? I think they are less calories, even their beef ones. I can only eat the chicken and vegetable ones, as they do not contain gluten. The chicken ones are delicious and would work in your recipe - by the time you were done with the sauce and such no one would know they were chicken, lol.
I couldn't figure out what to cook tonight, mostly because I'm so tired on Mondays after teaching all day (would NOT want to teach full time in a classroom!). So I grabbed a 1 serving container of tomato and red pepper soup (bought at Sam's Club in bulk), and some Trader Joe's Pumpkin Soup Crackers, and that worked out great! It's nice to have stuff like that on hand. Tomorrow I actually need to cook...bought a big thing of chicken breasts at Sam's Club this weekend. I think I'm in the mood for kabobs. A friend mentioned tzatziki today and now I'm hungry for it (with 3 cucumbers I just picked in my fridge).
@trooworld - I'm interested in the recipe for your curried sweet potato and wild rice burger. I love sweet potatoes, but need more creative ways to use them.
I didn't want you all to think I fell off the face of the earth again, so I'm checking in. Need to go sleep now though...super tired. Curious...anyone here ever try Plexus products? I started 4 days ago...primary goal with that is fix some health issues, though of course I hope to find some help in losing weight. The "Slim" (or what people call "the pink drink") does seem to curb my appetite. I like that. The drink itself...well, it would taste good I think if it wasn't for the stevia. Yuck! I hate stevia. But if it turns around my health, I'll drink it forever lol. I'm always hopeful, yet always a skeptic, so we'll see what happens. So far, so good, I think.
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Morning all, I am way behind in post. I have had a very crazy weekend..I was tracking really well but yesterday did not. I will probably go back and track and continue with my getting back my health. I weighed on Sunday and I am still at the same weight, no loss no gain. So it's time to shake things up...LOL
I will read all the post and reply, but have to leave to take my GS to the dentist...he had 5 teeth removed last Monday...he lost 5 lbs...I said, maybe I should go that route...LOL.. but I NEED all my teeth.
It's great to see all the post and know that you all are on the journey successfully and we have all learned lessons...however, just had a thought..how are we going to handle the "food" holidays that are coming our way? My mom always said, forewarned is forearmed.....
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trooworld Thanks for the recipes. My husband can't eat red meats so I always have to make chicken meatballs. I will make this sometime this week. I wonder how zucchini noodles would be in place of the egg noodles?
bugmom The IKEA meatballs are half beef/half pork. I didn't know they had chicken ones. I'll have to look. That's good that you are planning around your schedule.
cbabie I need one tooth pulled. Maybe I'll lose one lb that week. Holiday planning. Keyword is plan. Pretracking is still the #1 success tool. Thanksgiving is only one day Not an entire month. Same for Christmas. Unless you are planning on having trick or treaters no reason to buy Halloween candy. People use the excuse of it only comes out once a year. So on those days plan what you are going to eat. If you can't bake goodies without eating them all do you really need to be baking? You can stop at one or two cookies you know. You keep saying you can't but you don't smoke or drink do you? There are holidays almost every single month. We just make these looooooooooong.
gemwolf If you try the recipe let me know.
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Hi @trooworld and all,
I'm traveling overseas... and eating.... and not exercising as much as I usually do... and having trouble tracking.... and not getting my water in... and feeling the weight pile on. I'm scared about how much I would have gained, so I'll be right there with you (gaining back a loss) but I promise I'll be back on track once I'm home. I'm gonna try to be better on the next leg of my trip but it's SO hard when traveling, especially when they feed you SO much (without calorie counts, but likely super high), and there's little time to hit the gym. Oh well. I'll report back next week with the damage report...
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Hi all, I am so sorry I have not been on here. My days are just inconsistant. I have had trouble getting my routine back. I met with an old coworker yesterday for lunch and part of it is that I am never at my computer anymore. Yes I know I can do it on my phone, but I hate using my phone...too hard to type. I am so much faster on a keyboard. LOL
@trooworld You know our bodies are a magnificent crazy thing..LOL I am sure you are doing great and it will all balance out. I apologize to you that you have been left alone...I am here to support you and should be a better friend. Keep pressing in to what you know to be healthy!!
@achagpar Overseas travel? UGH, not my thing. Actually, I just hate to fly. LOL Enjoy your trip and try not to stress over what you are eating. It's not where you will stay, you will come back home, you will have your normal routine and this is just a bump in the week..LOL The thing is you know it's only for a short time and you are watching and making choices...sometimes it's the lesser of 2 evils, but you are choosing.
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trooworld Looks like you are doing an excellent job of being consistent on your exercise. Good plans for the holidays I think I'm going to have the same thing happen regards to weight. Food was good but I'm on an exercise rest week. Water wasn't as good as before. So we just get back out there and try again. Toastmasters is a good organization.
achagpar How exciting being overseas. How's the food? You won't be exact on calorie counts but you can get close. Just find something similar and choose the calorie count that's in the middle. Not highest or lowest. Take a pic of your plate before eating so you can track later. Remember this is just an experiment in your journey. Take notes and see how you can do better next time. Also, your body retains fluid when flying. You'll get back to where you want to be.
cbabie Can you take your computer outside? Is it a laptop? What about an Ipad? Then sit outside and have your morning coffee and take a few minutes to be with us. I have that problem when my routine is off which it has been this week.
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I went to dermatologist today and came out with three biopsies. I have stitches in two areas so I'm not supposed to stretch or lift weights for two weeks. So I'll be walking .
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Morning all!
I am sitting at my computer for a change. YEA... I didn't track all weekend, but I did stay away from most sugary foods...ate more carbs than I should have. However, it's Monday and we can begin again. Isn't that is what is great about this? We get to start each day afresh.
@trooworld I have to drink more water too, it's all I drink, but I "forget" to drink. Good job on getting your busy Sunday all completed. I am sorry your knee hurts. UGH...my nerve thing acted up on my foot and leg for some reason last night as I was trying to fall asleep. I haven't had that in a while. I am thinking it's because we have the cooler on. (moisture in the air)
@theslightedgeforever Well I am going to believe that the biopsies come back negative...LOL the only time negative is a good word.
Okay gals going to get my day started...on my fitbit...I thought my neice passed me, but I passed her in steps..my sister is at the bottom...what's up with that?
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trooworld Good for you for trying new things. Day of the Dead festival sounds fun. Your meals sound wonderful.
cbabie Why don't we all challenge ourselves to drink more water this week versus last week. If we all have been tracking then we will be able to tell our progress. Funny how my fitbit has become just my watch and timer
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