Embrace your Awesomeness!

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  • Jam_J
    Jam_J Posts: 3 Member
    After biting the bullet and deciding to try again, finding this thread was so needed....I have given up before because I am not perfect and instead of forgiving myself I blow it. So here's to loving ourselves enough to know that sometimes we will not make the best choices but it really is ok to dust ourselves down and keep looking forward.
  • bijarkhan
    bijarkhan Posts: 157 Member
    Glad to see, Jam that I am not the only one at 4 am looking for some support. Reading this post it seems that everyone is supportive and it looks as if both of us need it! lol
  • Jam_J
    Jam_J Posts: 3 Member
    Not early as 4am here in uk but mine was an early morning post! Yes I think we all need support don't we 😊
  • bijarkhan
    bijarkhan Posts: 157 Member
    "Jam" Sometimes being in our own little bubble we forget that this program does circle the world. My bad and hats off to you. Somehow even your British accent comes through your words. Lol.
  • Jam_J
    Jam_J Posts: 3 Member
    Not your bad at all! Fewer Brits on here so understandable :) at the end of the day we're all in this together aren't we 😀
  • SukesLaLukes
    SukesLaLukes Posts: 44 Member
    Jam_J wrote: »
    Not your bad at all! Fewer Brits on here so understandable :) at the end of the day we're all in this together aren't we 😀

    I'm a brit too! :)
  • SukesLaLukes
    SukesLaLukes Posts: 44 Member
    bijarkhan wrote: »
    Read your beginning post, Jill. I felt as if I am in the same situation. About a month ago, I twisted my ankle while walking the dog. I can walk on it now, but it still hurts. If I don't walk the dog nobody else does, so my pup is just waiting for me to say, "Let's go". Later on today, I feel today is the day. If I don't then trying to come back to this site will backfire. Did I tell ya that I today, 3am this morning I have come back to this site since March. So.....I know to make this work, my twisted ankle and the dog must come in play under the exercise part of this program. Wish me luck. As it was stated above from Sukes...every day is a new chance to start again, but once I restart....I don't want to stop. I don't want the feeling of restarting to haunt me over and over. So now, I want to make friends for the support of non-stopping or reaching for seconds that are definitely not needed. Also, hometown is Pittsburgh, although since my parents have passed, I don't know when I'll be back. I have a family reunion soon, in October, although that was my reason in beginning MFP, this time it's not my reason for coming back, I'm just tired of feeling like a seesaw of weight coming off and putting back on due to my leaving mfp thinking that I knew what portion sizes were good and that I would stick to it.

    :) I definitely need support- not been great a tracking everything food wise and put on weight over my holiday so back to square one again but the important thing is that we don't beat ourselves up about it! Be kind to yourself! :)
  • bijarkhan
    bijarkhan Posts: 157 Member
    Thanks for your support Sukes..and the gentle reminder.
  • SukesLaLukes
    SukesLaLukes Posts: 44 Member
    Good Evening (or morning/afternoon!)

    I've been taking noodles to work for lunch coz they're quick and easy but want to cut my calories a bit and wondered if any of you had any healthy suggestions for lunches that I could take to work?!

  • bijarkhan
    bijarkhan Posts: 157 Member
    Salads work wonders. If you buy the lettuce, onions, tomatoes, boiled egg, celery, carrot strings, green pepper (or whatever else) at one time. And then spend 1/2 hour shredding and dicing. It will store nicely in different tupperware. Then each morning just throw together a quick salad with a simple vinegrette and it will give you so much energy. Same thing with tuna or egg salad. Make it and then keep separate. Apply to bread in the morning and you have a quick sandwich to go.
  • C_Stretton
    C_Stretton Posts: 201 Member
    edited September 2018
    I over cook at dinner time so that I’m sure to have leftovers. If I’m doing pasta, I’ll overload it with peppers and zucchini. Today I made chicken fajitas with plenty for tomorrow
  • SukesLaLukes
    SukesLaLukes Posts: 44 Member
    Thank you for the tips!! It's all gone a bit quiet on here - how has the week gone for everyone? Mine's been okay - busy at work and the weather is getting more autumnal which I love as it's my favourite season! :)
  • C_Stretton
    C_Stretton Posts: 201 Member
    It's been a roller coaster of a week for me. I'm looking forward to getting the last bit of work done today and logging off for the weekend. I need a refresh.

    Has anyone heard from Jill lately? She seems to be missing from this thread...
  • SukesLaLukes
    SukesLaLukes Posts: 44 Member
    C_Stretton wrote: »
    It's been a roller coaster of a week for me. I'm looking forward to getting the last bit of work done today and logging off for the weekend. I need a refresh.

    Has anyone heard from Jill lately? She seems to be missing from this thread...

    Not seen jill on here...
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,959 Member
    Hi Friends!

    It was so nice to pop in this morning and see 16 new chats! I’ve missed you all, and love that you’re continuing to spread sunshine and positivity! <3

    It’s been a busy few weeks with a work trip and my daughters first Homecoming Dance and my son’s last one. I’m now ready to get back at it.

    My dog and I had a nice morning walk with good music and great companionship. Here’s to a great week!

    <3 Jill
  • C_Stretton
    C_Stretton Posts: 201 Member
    I’m glad you’re back Jill. Sounds like you’ve been busy! Two kids at Homecoming-wow. My son is at an alternative school so they don’t have sports. I’m already dreading prom though.

    Hope everyone has a good week!
  • SukesLaLukes
    SukesLaLukes Posts: 44 Member
    Hey! Just cooked a very healthy and yummy vegetable curry! :) love it when a new recipe tastes delicious!
  • SukesLaLukes
    SukesLaLukes Posts: 44 Member
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  • livingandlovinglife
    livingandlovinglife Posts: 361 Member
    edited September 2018
    @SukesLaLukes: It looks delicious!!🙂
  • SukesLaLukes
    SukesLaLukes Posts: 44 Member
    @SukesLaLukes: It looks delicious!!🙂

    Thank you!!!
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,959 Member
    Sukes... can you come to my house and cook? That looks amazing!!
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,959 Member
    My non scale victory today is cleaning out the garage. We can now fit two cars in there. Who hoo!

    What are you up to?
  • bijarkhan
    bijarkhan Posts: 157 Member
    Isn't wonderful how our house starts looking cleaner so we can keep our mind off the food! I woke up early and took my dog for a walk, clean the house,etc. Somehow I have more energy tha n I ever had plus ever slightly tired!
  • C_Stretton
    C_Stretton Posts: 201 Member
    I woke up this morning and realized that I'd had enough of letting work stress me out. I've been running 2-3 times/week, but I haven't been to the gym in over a month. I'm meeting my husband there today at 11:15. Now all I have to do is figure out which weight lifting program I'm going to do.
  • 81Katz
    81Katz Posts: 7,074 Member
    I was 4lbs under my goal weight today. 😎
  • Bouncing back from some back issues that have kept me from lifting heavy and doing anything other than low impact cardio.

    I'm feeling pretty good today and gonna venture a run when I get home, and counting down the days till next Saturday, when I'm cleared to lift again!!

    I'm within 4 lbs of my original goal weight, but realized with much dismay that I'll probably still want to lose another 10 to get where I want to be. So it goes...

    Keep kicking butt, guys ❤️
  • SukesLaLukes
    SukesLaLukes Posts: 44 Member
    @SukesLaLukes: It looks delicious!!🙂

    Thank you!!
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,959 Member
    Love hearing from you all! The grass is calling my name. It’s 64 and sunny. I love Fall!!
  • SukesLaLukes
    SukesLaLukes Posts: 44 Member
    jm216 wrote: »
    Sukes... can you come to my house and cook? That looks amazing!!

    Thank you!!!
  • SukesLaLukes
    SukesLaLukes Posts: 44 Member
    C_Stretton wrote: »
    I woke up this morning and realized that I'd had enough of letting work stress me out. I've been running 2-3 times/week, but I haven't been to the gym in over a month. I'm meeting my husband there today at 11:15. Now all I have to do is figure out which weight lifting program I'm going to do.

    How did it go??