NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL
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Morning: went and got groceries, have a wedding tonight...I am not stressing over food or diet today. I have to focus on getting some things done. LOL my grandson....came to me and said "Grandma, since we have been going to the gym...I have lost 9 lbs.." I wanted to say..what about me? LOL
@TrishasTime Sorry about the renters. I never understood people that would leave a mess, but then life happened and I realized why people are that way sometimes when they didn't used to be. I hope you have a great weekend in spite of cleaning up.
Cbabie0 -
Morning everyone
@trooworld - hope you enjoy your one day off
@cbabie - How was the wedding?
@theslightedgeforever - How are you going yourslef?
It is back to work for me today. It will be interesting to see what the property manager says
Trish0 -
Quick check in here. I was in the middle of typing and got interrupted by my dh and somehow all that got posted was Plp. Have no idea. So I’m editing. Today was a good day good wise. No exercise. Probably won’t be til I leave on vacation. It keeps getting put til the bottom of the list. Which is bad.
On Wednesday I’m leaving on my yearly vacation trek to go see my kids.
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Morning all!!
Wow I have been over sleeping and not getting my morning routine done. I am up and down up and down all night long. This HAS TO STOP....I just got up and trying to get a few things done before my meeting at 10. I am hoping to get back on track eating wise. I can tell you that even though I have not been eating on track (but mindful) my clothes do fit a little different since going to the gym. That was the best decision I have made this year almost..LOL
@TrishasTime The wedding was great! Oh my I am walking in freedom since going to that wedding!!. It was very pretty and emotional..the bride was literally shaking coming down the aisle. My old boss stayed away from me and I her, but everyone else...it was so good to see everyone! That was a door that needed to be closed and opened at the same time. The door to my freedom emotionally, I feel as if more and more breakthroughs are coming!! I am excited to see what each day brings. I am so grateful to God for working in my life and causing my steps to be ordered by Him.
@theslightedgeforever Well I hope you keep in touch even if it's on your phone while on vacation...(speak into it and let it do all the work of typing) LOL
@trooworld "love" those "training experiences" LOL Well it was good to hear from you, sorry Sunday's are probably the one day, I don't get on here. I will make attempts, but I can't promise. My Sundays are pretty long. I loved when I could carry my points over. The good thing is your tracking. I read something yesterday that we can't change what we don't keep track of...it doesn't matter if it's food, behavior, time, etc...
Well since I got up late, I had better get off here.
See you
Cbabie
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Trooworld. You sound like you have a good plan involving your snacks this week.
Cbabie. I’m glad the gym is something that you are doing. Such a stress reliever. Plus it’s just for you. NSV are great.
Another day closer to vacation. I went over on calories. Downtime on vacation will be setting up my Trello board meal plans. I want to add calories on my cards so I can preplan better. If it’s a higher dinner I know I need a lower lunch and so forth0 -
AFternoon, I was out of my routine this morning, but here I am. LOL I went to the gym had a call for my MK book club, reading the One Thing. Very interesting book.
@trooworld When you said "It's like I had amnesia....it reminded me of what I am learning in this book. We have to create new habits, good habits, and it's not about discipline. It takes 66 days for something to really be ingrained in you. I was thinking of making a calendar of 66 days and then crossing off every day that I do my "new habit".
@theslightedgeforever You LOVE your trello boards....LOL
Okay gotta run get some other things done. I have a meeting at 6:30 and I have so many things I want to get done before that. LOL
cbabie1 -
Morning everyone
It is finally raining here - (halfway through autumn) we have had some very high temperatures here - much higher than the norm expected for autumn.
@theslightedgeforever - Have a great time visiting your kids
@cbabie - Glad you could close the door emotionally
@trooworld = we all have our achilles heel
Got to run to work
Trish0 -
Trooworld. Days like you had where someone brings in food is what weeklies are for. I think the relationship between FREE foods and you needs to be explored. This isn’t the first time you have had this scenario. Yes some days are better than others.
Cbabie I don’t know that 66 is the magic number. I think it may be less for some and more for others. Depends on how ingrained and resistant we are. Plus how consistent. My Trello boards keep me on point. Without them I wouldn’t do anything nor remember anything I just keep retweaking them It’s good you came on here despite being out of your routine
Trishastime. Ick on the high temps. I hope that’s not a precursor for the rest of us. Last year was hotter I think than I ever remember it. I’m ready for a mild summer this year. So what’s happening with your food journey?
I went over calories but walked 37 minutes. If I could only be successful with both on the same day. Good news is each day I get to try again.
So I probably won’t be checking in tomorrow but who knows You all keep me focused0 -
Morning!
I just got back from the gym and am charging my fitbit....I have so much in my brain that I need to do. I have to get back to using my Trello Boards in the right manner. I used them like clockwork when I had a 9-5 job...so it's time to think like that again. Every day new tweaks come into my life and mind. I am grateful for those.
@TrishasTime I agree with slightedge...no HOT summer, No Hot summer... Hope you had a good day at work.
@theslightedgeforever okay, we will give you one day reprieve...if you just can't get on here...but while on vacation, keep in touch, you will thank us for it later. LOL
@trooworld Yea for you!!! great job on the steps. the one thing that I am learning is that I had good habits when I was working my old job...because I HAD to, but after I got let go and trying to find a new me and new way of life, I lost some of those. I feel like I have a new breath of life to get it right this time. So each day I keep moving into what I call my better half of myself. Forgetting those things which are past and unhealthy and pushing forward into the better years of my life.
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Morning! I didn't go to the gym today, I was up all night with my daughter. She was having severe leg cramps. I also ate a bagel for breakfast. I know not the best thing, but we are low on food and I don't wan to go to the store. I cleaned my room and rearranged my desk and prepped my mind for new things to come!!
@trooworld Great job on the steps, that is a good day for me these days. LOL I used to get that or 10K every day, but since not working ( 9 months now) I think its a good day to get 6K. I am making my 10K about once a week. yes this is a new chance to have a better week. The thing with DH is tuff....he is the one that cooks right? Or does he just eat what "sounds" good at the moment. I was thinking, maybe if you can't change DH, maybe the breakfast or lunch the next day is light? Or find something as a back up plan that is low in points and have that ready for boost to get you through the day?
Okay, well I need to jump in the shower and pretend I am human..:)
Cbabie0 -
Morning all
I have been extremely busy this week teaching someone a process that I have been doing for 18 years from a document that has never been updated. It has involved long concentrating hours, then coming home and dialing back to work to get some of my own work done, so we are talking a minimum of 12 hour days. Food and exercise and being on the computer other than for work have gone out the window bu just wanted to let you know I am still here.
Hope everyone is all okay - got run back to work
Trish
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Trooworld. Excellent job on the extra steps.
Cbabie. You would laugh you were saying I have so many things to do in my brain. I thought get them out of your head and onto Trello. Then your next sentence was that. Lol. I just used mine. I can’t just let my good habit go while on vacation. I’d get nothing done but just going with the flow. (That’s sort of the point of vacation but.....). Sounds like you are coming up with some plans for your life.
Trooworld. DH changing your plan Yeah I know all about that. So let’s brainstorm.
1) eat what you already preplanned and let DH eat whatever he wants
2) have a backup meal in the freezer
3)eat more zero point foods for breakfast and lunch
4) eat half portions of DH new meal and supplement with zero point foods
5) talk with DH about how he sabotages you when he changes plan for the night
6)Fill in other suggestions
Trishastime. Most important at times like these is to eat as healthy as you can and squeeze in small amounts of exercise when you can
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Morning gals!
I was up a lot last night as well and my face shows it..LOL the older we get the less we can handle those all nighters. I am sitting here eating a protein bar...nothing sounds good...so decided it was the BEST choice.
@TrishasTime I remember those days all to well. I hope you get to relax some over the weekend.
@theslightedgeforever yes please check in...and I am SLOWLY getting my routines back
@trooworld sounds like you and theslightedge make a good team for solutions..LOL
Cbabie0 -
Morning everyone
So nice to see everyone here again
@theslightedgeforever - Safe travels - how long do you need to travel before you reach your children's home
@cbabie - It seem as each year passes, our body protests about alot of things that was nothing when we were in our 20's.
@trooworld - You are doing great with your steps - keep it up. I set a clock for a quick walk every 40 min, It is beneficial for your body to get a break from siting and your eyes from the screen
Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend
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Morning: Yesterday, I had life hit me and I went to bed and then it was like NO, I am not doing this, so I went walking. I walked the canal near me and ended up in a park that is by my house. It was a nice walk and took me out of my mood...didn't eat the whole house either.
@trooworld The class sounds fun, I am not coordinated at all and could finally do step class years ago. I enjoyed it depending on the instructor. I like that you are trying to find a solution to DH and his meal plans..LOL Great job.
@TrishasTime I like your idea of 40 min Internationale walks..sounds great. I might have to try that.
Cbabie0 -
Morning everyone
@trooworld - doing a happy dance for you - well done :0 that is a huge NSV
@cbabie - That initself was a huge step forward - I am so proud that you chose to do that
I onlyhave to work 2 days this weeks as we have a public holiday on wednesday and I took annual leave for thursday and friday. I definately need the break
Take care
Trish
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Quick check in. I’ve done about 10 days worth of steps in 2 days. My legs hurt so bad. Yesterday the family and I went hiking for almost 4 hrs and today I’ve walked all over Washington DC. So last two days 47000 steps. Heading to my daughters house tomorrow so hopefully some downtime and I’ll read over personals.0
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Trooworld. That’s great on your two blue dot days on the weekend No on dietbet or stepbet I’ve tried something simular with a friend and losing the money didn’t seem to motivate me. One week she paid the next week me.
Trishastime enjoy your time off. Make good choices and get in some exercise My kids moved to the east coast. It’s my first trip here. I havent even been out on the west coast. Just usually stay in the middle and south Lol. One day I hope to see California
Cbabie. That’s great that you went out and walked instead of just laying in bed.
Today no exercise I am resting.0 -
Morning all! yesterday was a bust, I seemed to be doing for others and not myself. So I didn't get on here yesterday.
@trooworld I am so happy for you on your NSV Great job!! I like the "earned a blue dot" keep hitting your sweet spot as they call it and you can't be stopped!!!
@TrishasTime Yea on only having to work 2 days this week.. I hope you enjoy your time away from work and get some much needed R&R..
Cbabie0 -
Trooworld. I don’t know that anything motivates me. I remember me turning down a trip to Hawaii about 32 years ago if I would just reach my WW goal. 25 lbs was all I needed. Now look at me. Yay on rolling over a point. That’s great. Just keep at it. Back to the free food plight I see. Have you figured that out yet?
Cbabie. So make a list of things you want to do for yourself and start checking those off. You can do for others after you are done or a one for me one for you approach (better three for me one for you) but I know. Baby steps.
I’m going over calories but still tracking. That’s progress from last vacation0 -
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Morning all! I just got back from the gym. The trainer saw me come in and ask where I had been..LOL Meeting up with him on next Thursday!! Got my heart rate up to 125...still got it. LOL
@theslightedgeforever Good for you for tracking....you do that more consistently than I...
@trooworld Yea for you for tracking and having the rollover point. You have made great strides since we have been on this board, so don't discount your efforts and consistency. Just keep it up and it will show up on the scale and in your clothes.
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Morning all
@trooworld Motivation because of a wagered bet? Not at all sure about this. How do you know people do not cheat? I would prefer that I set myself some money aside for every time I did something great like rollover a point, that way you are paying yourself and not others. Just my thought anyway./
@theslightedgeforever Four hours walking?? My goodness , I think I would be flat on my back> hope you had a lovely time with your family
@cbabie - Glad you made time for yourself to go to the gym. As women I think we are trained to put everyone else in front of us.
Even though we had a public holiday here, I still had to log on as one of my applications had a priority 2 error and I was dealing with the vendor who is overseas. However now that is all resolved, I shall hopefully have some down time
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Morning, no gym today. I am sitting here waiting on a phone call to know when I have a meeting today..I hate waiting. I am very impatient. I should be their number one to do list...LOL
@theslightedgeforever hope your still tracking...can you track for me too? I came home and ate ice cream and PB and went to bed...make up on and all...
@TrishasTime Sorry you had to log in on your day off...I hope you still get some down time
@trooworld I am so happy for you...sounds like everything fell into order in one day!!!
Cbabie0 -
Morning everyone
Woohoo - I did get a day yesterday when I did not log on, was able to take the dogs for a 4 km walk and we are going out again in about 30 min.
@trooworld - I would do something perhaps a little different. 1 point rollover = $1, 2 points = $2. 10,000 steps = $3. Logging correctly every day $1. That way you are getting smaller rewards more often - just thought.
@theslightedgeforever - Hope you have had some down time and no issues from such a long walk
@cbabie - Have you got a mobile phone that they can text you? That way you can get your priorities in whilst they sort out theres
Have a great one day everyone
Trish
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Morning all
I went to the gym today again, it was a good workout. Came home perspiring..LOL
@TrishasTime Yes they have my mobile and sent me a text later, sometimes I am too nice and don't draw my boundaries. I am learning... yea, so glad you got to get out and enjoy a walk with your dogs.
@trooworld I hope your workday passes so fast that you say wow...here's the weekend. I know, I will try to get back to the tracking...I know it's the most important part of my health.
Cbabie0 -
Morning everyone
I walked the Parkrun yesterday (5km). That maybe nothng to some but it has been a long time (aftereffect of my surgeries) that I could consider that an option. The park run is today (Run, Jog, Walk) but I have to take GD to her driving lesson, but I have decided to do it from now on.
@trooworld - Ponder is good. Hope watever you decide works out for you. Lookign forward to the weekend?
@cbabie - Boundaries are good - they protect you
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I’m here but the last two days have been a blur. Yesterday we went to Jamestown so I saw where Pocahontas was and the beginning of America basically. Then drove up to Baltimore. Today we were in DC and saw more places that we missed last weekend. But now I’m back in Baltimore. Tomorrow morning we drive to Philly for the day. My legs have hurt a lot in the middle of the night so tonight before I sleep I will take an Advil. I wonder if I’m #1 on my Fitbit friends list. I should be. This doesn’t happen very often. Lol.
Exercise has been wonderful. I haven’t tracked in 2 1/2 days. So back to that.0 -
Morning all
I am on my way out the door to a Mary Kay meeting. I am drinking my protein shake. I just keep starting day out with good intentions and know someday it will end with them.
@trooworld Well enjoy your night out with your friend. I hope you have a great time and good food low in points..LOL
@TrishasTime Great job on the walk..it is a big deal. I am so happy you can do that now.
@theslightedgeforever I will check the boards...I am sure you are above me..LOL
cbabie0 -
Hi everyone
@trooworld - Firstly congratulations on your graduation. It was such a shame that your celebrity dinner was hijacked.
@cbabie - It starts wtih brekky, moves tolunch and soon it will be the whole day. Remeber eating one good meal is better than none
@theslightedgeforever - Hope the pain clears up soon. Glad to hear you are enjoying yourself and out seeing lots of things
Hitting the lollies at the moment, but hope the exercise compensates a little. Packed my lunch today, so I should be good
Trish
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