NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL

Good morning everyone!

@gettingmeback2013 and @Sparkle1098, Welcome to the group! You have found a very supportive group of women so jump right in. That's what I did!

@cbabie, you are doing great on your fast! I have never done a fast before even though I have often felt that I should. Might want to listen to that still small voice, huh? Your last post really spoke to me because I have the exact same mentality. I can't just have 3 Oreos and put the bag away. I WILL eat them all! Learning to live my life the way God intended is something to really focus on. In Bible study, we are doing the book "The Me I want to Be." It's really good and insightful.

@its_cleo, becoming healthy and strong are great whys and you are wrong about it being too late to become an athlete. My WW weight recorder didn't start running until her mid 50's and she just completed her first marathon at 63 years old and has no intention of slowing down. So, we shouldn't say it's too late for anything. We just have to want it bad enough and go get it.

@trooworld, I'm glad you will get some time to relax this weekend. You need it!! I love seeing your word, EMPOWERED at the end of your post. It empowers me and that is what this group is all about.

@TrishasTime, I hope you have a wonderful time being off work! 10 hour days are no fun and it will be good for you to regroup and get back to doing what is good for you. Congrats on GD being in a major production. What role is she playing? I love Grease!!

@gemwolf110, Good job on tracking! I've been really working on being honest and tracking no matter what. Except for two days ago. That wasn't pretty! *See below

Well, I think I finally caught up with ya'll! I love reading all your post so much. I've had a rough week and went totally off the rails on Thursday. I ate everything in sight and went to bed so mad at myself and feeling so guilty. Especially when my husband tells me how proud of me he is. Ugghhhh!! Last Tuesday marked 11 months since my daughter passed away and yesterday would have been her 27th birthday. She has been so much on my heart and once I started eating the cookies I just didn't stop. Not really using that as an excuse but acknowledging that my resistence to temptation was down and I just gave in. The good news is that yesterday morning all the cookies left my area and I worked hard on focusing on doing what I know to do. My daughter would want me to keep going and to become the best I can be. We talked a whole lot over the years about conquering our addictions. She was't able to but I'm still here and I will conquer my addiction to food!

Today, I plan to get in a really good workout and then I have to study for tomorrow. I'm the children's church teacher and we are doing Exodus. I have an object lesson to turn dry ground into blood. They will love it!

@theslightedgeforever great job with your exercise and no snooze alarm!! Thank you for the information on premium that was a big help! Great job on your 100 day challenge!!!

@trooworld I love that you have a word of the year! Thank you for that inspiration!

@cbabie Great job on the PB and yes One Day at a Time!!!

@trishastime Safe travels!! Have fun!!

@gemwolf110 Thanks for the response on MyFitnessPal premium. I'm still haven't made my decision yet. I going to overanalyze it (downfall of mine)

@gettingmeback2013 Not sure where your located. I'm in the suburbs of Chicago and we received a snow storm also.

@teresaw1020 I'm sorry for the loss of your daughter. I truly be leave that our loved ones in heaven are watching over us and wants what's best for us and guide us through good and rough times. Every day is a new day and we just need to take it one day at a time. You’re AMAZING!! Truly AMAZING!! Enjoy your workout and don't study to hard. The object lesson sounds very interesting.



Friday is my check in day. As of yesterday it has been 2 weeks and I have lost 7.7 pounds. I know the 1st couple of weeks are easier then all of the rest. I did the elliptical this morning for 40 minutes! Last week I only exercised one time. My downfall is making time during the week with work and everything else. Goal this week is 3 times. Putting it on the calendar to become accountable.

Have a GREAT day!

Sparkle & Shine for the world to see my friends!!!

Morning everyone

@sparkle1098 - I purchased the premium, the only advantage that I could see that benefited me is if you had an issue, the service desk would come back to you very quickly (in a couple of hours). Where I believe if you are free then you wait a lot more than that. Congratulations on your weight loss - great to see you have put in your calendar

@gettingmeback2013 - How did the day inside go? I would welcome a little bit of cold (not snow). We are lucky to be in the air con but it is abit like the snow storm you are kinda trapped inside because if you step out, the dry heat knocks you flying.

@trooworld - I liked your ticker, it is announcing to the world that you are on a journey, it does not matter how fast or slow you, it is a statement that you want to get to a point.

@cbabie - Your sister likes to say a lot of things (Lol) but she does have some words of wisdom For me it is a lifestyle

@gemwolf - Congratulations on tracking every day - that shows alot of determination

@its_cleo - Can you not do something inside like "Leslie Sansone" when the weather is bad, so you are less sedentary. It is always good to get out of the cabin as well.

@Teresaw2010 - I can fully understand why and I am so sorry you are in so much pain, I am glad that you are working hard and focussing and you remember - you have a very definite of "why are you doing this"


Yesterday was busy with GD performing in Grease. Then a 60th last night. Got an offer on our investment house, so looking at that this morning. If we go with it, then it will lessen one more pressure that we decided n when DH retired

Take care everyone and stay warm or cool wherever you are

Trish

@gemwolf110 That’s a good habit you are making for yourself.

@TeresaW1020 Who is your favorite character in Grease? I think mine was Naughty Sandy I had that soundtrack album and played it over and over. Sorry you went through such bad days. We’re human. It happens and like you said time to move back toward healthier eating. Hugs.

@its_cleo when it’s that cold I would have trouble moving around too. I’m glad you got your exercise in. When I want something yummy right now I’m writing it in my Magic Notebook. Then tell how myself I can have it later. I write how much I would eat to satisfy me. Sometimes I eat the food later and figure it all in and I still have a couple of items left on my list. Right now they are just a passing fancy

@Sparkle1098 Another thing I forgot to say about the premium is I have different calorie goals for different meals on different days. Wow on losing almost 8 lbs. You rock. plus 40 min on the elliptical? I can do 5 and my legs are screaming for me to stop. Just keep following your plan. You’ll get there.

@gettingbacktome2013 your meal looked yummy. Especially the ciabatta. I hope the snow doesn’t keep you too blocked in.

@TrishasTime Growing up I had to always write I will not talk in class 100 times. For years I had to do that. Plus they would move my seats. I’m just a talker. Lol. How was Grease? Which part did she play? So now who was your favorite character? I’m still singing one of the songs in my head right now. Teresa started it. It’s the song at the very end of the movie.

So another good day of staying within my boundaries but it was close today. 64 min of walking no snooze and a big sticker 😎 Tomorrow will be weigh in day. Onto Day 20

So I kind of blew it last night, ordered a bunch of takeout. Disappointed in myself.

I think it goes back to that idea of planning and allowing some treats in moderation to avoid a blowout. That was what I started to so this week, but then I was like, no I dont need to indulge in anything. And then just gave in out of the blue to too much.

@theslightedgeforever that is a good idea, the notebook. I will try that.

At least I am learning a lot on ww. The weekends are killers for me with food.

@its_cleo, thank you and yes I also believe in learning from my slip-ups. I also understand how hard it can be to exercise when you are sedentary. I work part-time at a desk and then spend much of time at home sitting in front of my computer. Fortunately, I have a treadmill that I love and I try to make getting on at least 6 days a week non-negotiable. I also try to sneak in exercise, like walking in place during commercials or anytime I use the bathroom. You can get like 200 steps in just a couple of minutes. As for your blowing it with the takeout you have to forgive yourself and learn from your slip up. Just like you told me I had to do.

@sparkle1098, Thank you! Your kind words meant a lot. Congrats on losing 7.7 pounds!! That is fantastic and yeah you will lose more in the beginning but you still must celebrate and also don't get discouraged if you slow down. Keep up that exercise!

@gettingmeback2013, thank you and I am so sorry for the loss of your nephew! My daughter was an addict for 8 long years and we expected the worse for her more times than I can count, but it still didn't soften the blow when her time finally came. But yes, my daughter is at peace and that is a such a comfort for all of her family. My niece was also an addict and has just celebrated 2 years clean and has an incredibly beautiful daughter. It gives me so much joy to know that she beat the odds. I will see them this May and can't wait!

@TrishasTime, how was the play? I hope you get to sell your investment house. I know you have been wanting to get that out of your hair.

@prisoner2food, you have a lot going on with those babies. Good for you for losing 16 lbs so far!! You can't think about the whole total. Just focus on 5 lbs at a time or even 1 lb at a time. That is why I like my 100-day challenge I'm doing and only focusing on 10 days at time. You are doing great!

@theslightedgeforever, my favorite Grease character was Rizzo! She was such a badass yet had such a tender heart. My cousin and I went to see Grease when we were 13 years old and snuck back in two more times that same day. We got in so much trouble when we went home because no one knew where we were all that time. I also listened to the soundtrack over and over again. Now I want to see the movie again! It's been years.

@trooworld, love your calendar!! Good job on getting out and taking that walk. I guess this is the week for some of us to go off the rails. The good news is that we can get right back on and keep moving forward.

Today is cold and windy but at least the sun is shining and we don't have snow. I would like to see some snow but I don't want to deal with the mess it would create. Georgia totally freaks out whenever we get anything more than a couple of flurries, which is rare for us. My children's church went well this morning. The kids loved me turning the dry ground into blood. The room reeked of cherry Kool-aid!! Tomorrow, morning will be my weigh-in for the next 10 days on my challenge. I'm down .5 lbs so far and really hoping for a drop in the morning. We are having Kodiak pancakes for dinner. I always seem to lose after I eat that meal.

@its_cleo I think you have to know your personality and what works best for you. I could never do all or nothing because all wins out eventually. So I’m training myself that some is good. The boundary line of some has to be tweaked too. Just enough that I don’t feel deprived and not too much that I sabotage my goals. It’s an experiment in what works for YOU

@trooworld Missed you. Yaaay on your tracking stickers and your walk. I bet you are glad to be in California. Ohio is very cold and snowy I hear. Smithville reminds me of Whoville. 😂. My mom was a Smith.

@TeresaW1020 Rico. Yes yes. She was my second favorite. 🎶 There are worse things I could do 🎶. Did the red Kool-aid leave a stain. Lol. Ok we’re done with Part 2 of the challenge and onto Part 3. I can tell I’m getting antsy though the higher the number goes. I’m telling myself I’m just restarting day 1 of 10 this week.

@TrishasTime Another Rizzo fan. Now you’ve got me wanting to go watch the movie again too. Lol. I’m the best person to have at a party. Unfortunately my personality does have a downside. I have too many what’s app groups. So my weekends are usually booked solid. Plus in the middle of the week for a breakfast or two. Probably why I have a hard time controlling my weight. Nobody wants to just go for a walk. Lol. Safe travels on your adventure. When I think of Australia and adventure I think of a walkabout. Lol.

So another day on plan. I got in 51 min of walking. No snooze and journal done.

Day 11-20 Summary

10 days of meeting all three goals. (That's probably an all-time record for me)
I lost 2.4 lbs

@teresaw2010 that's a great mantra. Mine is just something simple about choice. When I'm struggling, or trying to get back on track, I just focus on- I can make a choice. I can make a choice to have x for lunch or y, etc. It helps me. I do think the mental aspect of change is important and one of the toughest things.

@trooworld can some of your meals have leftovers so you don't have to cook every night? I cook a lot a head of time and freeze things. When I'm in a lurch I try fish or chicken, just something grilled fast.

@theslightedgeforever congrats on meeting all your goals! And 2.4 lbs is great!

@TrishasTime I hope you enjoy Melbourne. I've never been to Australia but always wanted to go. What kinds of things will you do?

I am slowly getting back on track. Tomorrow my week starts again with WW, week 4. I am trying to move past my mistakes and learn from them. This week I will be in the office Mon-Wed so that is good for my mental state. I'll try to pack in alot of exercise the last half of the week. I made a plan for the weekend so hopefully I will manage it better.

Yesterday I went for a walk in -20 weather - two thirty minute walks throughout the day. So that is my accomplishment!

@trooworld I say keep it simple this week for dinner. Even if that means eating pancakes or yogurt parfaits. Your body doesnt really know what time it is. I ended up having a blueberry yogurt parfait for dinner as my lunch was bigger than I intended so I had to cut back on calories to fit my budget. So they ate spaghetti which I will get me some later. I kept telling myself at the beginning of the meal you can have this tomorrow for lunch.

@TeresaW1020 I like your new phrase. I was thinking the intentional change one would look good on a mantra band. Have you seen those?

@its_cleo sounds like you have a solid plan in place. -20 degree walk is quite the accomplishment.

@gettingmeback2013 I know exactly what you mean about being LAX around husbands. I don’t get anything done at home either. I just fritter away my time it seems. It’s cause he disrupts my routine. I’m better than before so I know it’s a skill that can be conquered. I just have to learn to say no more to him and yes more to me. Snow days were fun when I was a child. I remember listening to the radio to see if they announced Tazewell county then jumping for joy and going back to bed. Now you can just get an alert on your phone.

Another good day for me. Stayed within my food boundaries. I exercised 44 min. Added some light weights and walking. Journal done. Big sticker added

@trooworld. It looks like you have your plan all figured out. That’s good.

@TeresaW1020 I saw the mantra bands on Instagram on someone’s profile. I hope you get a good inspiring leader. You still lost a bit of weight. You’re headed in the right direction. My scale is slow going this week despite having done well. I’m just concentrating on that one lb at the end of Day 30. My efforts will show up later.

Another day of staying within my boundaries. I had an exercise rest day with a 17 min walk. Journal done. Big sticker day.

@cbabie, I am so sorry you are sick. Please take care of yourself. Good on you for continuing to stay away from sugar and PB.

@theslightedgeforever, the scale can be so stinking frustrating!! I made a 0 point turkey chili last night for dinner and had a great day with my eating. Yet the scale was still up a few tenths this morning. Do I blame the sodium? Probably! I told my husband I might do an experiment where I eat nothing but high sodium foods and see if I can shock my body into accepting them. He didn't think that was a good idea.

@trooworld, Tracking is the key!! I like the idea of you getting an Empowered mantra band. I saw like 6 that I really want.

I did an hour of exercise this morning and now I'm finishing lunch and will get up and begin cleaning my house. Our neighbor is getting a new roof so hubby took the dog over to doggy daycare for the day because she was losing her mind! Then my husband is having lunch with our pastor and has a ton of errands to run. So, I have the house all to myself for at least the next three hours!! Living with a retired husband means that I'm rarely at home at alone. And what do I want to do? Clean!!

@trooworld That would be a nice Mantra band. Great job on your tracking.

@cbabie. Sorry to hear you are sick. That’s great that you didn’t turn to sugar for comfort.

@TeresaW1020 Ha on the high sodium experiment. I can’t eat tuna on the day before a weigh in. It does something to me. I understand the cleaning while you are alone bit. Good job on your exercise

@its_cleo Sounds like you are working really hard at the gym. It’s nice to have a good trainer.

I stayed OP with food today and got in 72 min of exercise. Journal done. Big sticker day

Hi everyone

Coming in from Melbourne where the current temp is 44 C (111.2 F). Activity limited due to restriction. I left my 100 day plan at work ( the one from @theslightedgeforever ) can someone please reattach the link here? So I can catch up

@trooworld, @TeresaW1020 ,
Many thanks

@TrishasTime Here’s the link

http://www.weightlossjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/100DaysJournal.pdf

@trooworld Yes this is a branch on the road to health and you still need to get to your destination. Good idea for moving around this obstacle.

@gemwolf110 How are you dealing with the cold? I hate cold. Now that I’m getting older I think my body hates it more too. Lol.

@its_cleo people put money where their priorities are I always say. Good for you for making your health a priority. I always feel for the animals out in the extreme hot and cold

A good day for me with food. Stayed within my boundaries. It was an exercise rest day but still got in 34 min. I did my usual 15 in the morning but then got sucked into the last few minutes of a Fitbit challenge and was only 200-300 steps within the reach of others. So we battled it out. Good news is that I’m #1 on my friends list today. That usually never happens. Dh dropped to #2. I gloated. Now just realized he’s been sick for two days. 😂. Ah well the spoils of war. Journal done. It was about my favorite foods. I had a lot of them. Big sticker day