Haven't done a daily check in for a while. Last week was tough. Depression was really messing with my head, BUT, I can say that I stayed on track better and got out of my slump faster than usual, thanks in large part to this group!

So far today:
Logged and under
Water: at least 60oz
Exercise: walk/jog 2 miles, still have yoga to do. Hopefully tendonitis won't flare up and I can keep jogging once or twice a week.
@eminater great loss for the month! You're doing great. Keep it up!

I missed a lot Lol! Thank you all for your well wishes. It meant a lot to me. I gave an update on my profile page about my Mom. In a nutshell, the move went well, a lot more work than I anticipated. I was out of the condo early and home late (usually not back until after 11pm and not to sleep until 2am) I am so tired even though I got a good nights rest last night. This is the first time in over a year that I am happy with her situation. She is finally getting the care she needs. She is also happy where she is which made things easier. I didn't do well with exercising but there really was no time or I would have exhausted myself. I did do a lot of physical work so I am ok with my lack of formal exercise. I did horrible with eating. I did buy a lot of good food but was never back at the condo to eat it. I ended up having a vicious cycle of getting too hungry and then eating junk or whatever was available. I should have planned better and brought some things to my Moms. What a waste of money but my Aunt was happy to get what I didn't eat so that was good at least. The worst part of it all, I am exhausted and do not have any motivation. I am going to push to get back on track, starting with facing the scale tomorrow. Wed new job starts and newsflash..my son moves to Houston next TUESDAY!! I knew it was coming but he kept pushing it back so I kinda was hoping maybe it was not going to happen. It is time for him to fly from the nest but to maybe a nice nest not too far from his mother. Not in Houston...Ugh! Ok, enough about me....

Congratulations Team Weight No More! 1st place for percentage lost and 2nd for pounds lost!
Congrats to @Kirsten11872 for being 1st for percentage lost and 2nd for pounds lost
Congrats to @carlsoda for being 2nd for percentage lost
Congrats to @gottagetthisdown for being in 3rd place on our team

Congrats to step team for 1st place again!

Our February team so far-
@Sleepymom5
@Nstephenson01
@Shirin_k
@Ihp2015
@Ljdanny
@Mrsbell8well

Don’t forget the moderators challenge https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10722891/week-5-moderators-challenge#latest

and team waistaways challenge this week https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10722931/week-5-team-waistaways-challenge/p1?new=1

@phoebe112476 you did great while you are away. It must have been a great feeling that you were able to manage and not gain! Thanks for the info about the e meals. I want to eat every pic you post of your meals!
@kirsten11872. Awesome loss!!Sounds like you got yourself back on track.
@mrsbell8well. All the yummy food I missed seeing this week! I like what you wrote to your friend. That’s what I need to do. Listen to my body and not my mind. Hope you did well on your interview
@cyndiesstuff I can’t thank you enough for all you support and picking up the slack while I was away. Your Saturday sounded so fun!
@eyesopennow I hope your cat situation has worked out
@shirin_k Looks like you are doing well. Did you get to start the Becks diet solution?
@gingerpwr(czvanut) you changed your name while I was posting lol! sounds like you had a nice Saturday. You’re right too. 6 pounds in a month is awesome! Keep it up! Sorry to hear about your rough week. Glad you are feeling better. It’s creepy how people are with your personal information. I need to watch myself.
@twyla77 sounds like you are doing great! Glad to see you’re checking in!
@ihp2015. Glad you are done with your translations. You must be happy. I am glad you maintained this month, I would have gained with such a stressful project. Interesting about the milk, guess it has something to do with lactic acid?
@carlsoda. I can’t imagine it being so cold! Stay warm. Glad you are feeling better!
@danananas. I am so glad that you got someone who seems to be a good fit at your job. I hope you get back to your 32 hours. Hope you enjoyed the yoga retreat and your audition went well.
@amsandos. You seem like you have been doing so well after the holidays were over.
@cafelelia I am happy to hear you had a good January! You are doing great! Good luck with your tidying. That last stage sounds hard! Love the early morning hockey pic! What a good mom!
@lennoncpa. I miss your posts but glad you checked in. I was happy to hear you are keeping up with all those goals! I like the breathing one. Especially with this busy time of year
@ljdanny Glad you are able to fit your early workouts in. You are so good with that. What is a pound class! Lmk what you think of the arbonne products. My friend keeps trying to get me to try them. I have tried so many things over the years that I don’t believe anything now lol!
@lenka1. Ugh! Hope your tailbone is feeling better. That hurts! I have done that before. Love your pics! I know you will reach your goals by the summer!
@zumba_luvah sounds like you had a good week! Keep it going!
@nstephenson01 I am so impressed that you have exercised almost everyday since Christmas. Don’t ever give up because of what the scale says. That’s what has gotten me in trouble over the years. You can do this. The hunger thing is a problem with me too. I keep getting stuck at that part in my book and can advance past it. Hope planning your lunches help you.
@cassiegetsfit2013. Belated Happy Birthday. Hope you can get back on track. You were doing so well. Hope you can see your counselor or someone who can help you. Hang in there. I hope things get better for you.
@nuggetbrain. Nice loss
@pacsnc6. Sounds like you had a lovely weekend. Everyone needs a lazy weekend once in a while.
@jedaschultz. Nice loss!
@eminater Nice loss and in onderland again! Great job in January!

Last Thursday I had my second interview. On Friday I received a call informing me that I had been chosen for the position! I have been asked to keep it hushed until the other 5 candidates have been informed. The official announcement will be made this morning at 8:30 am.
I am very honored and excited!

It turns out the Happy Planner has a recipe planner as well. I ordered that last night with my extra mileage reimbursement money. I have been making such delicious dinners and I want to make sure I capture those recipes. I rarely make the same thing twice but this year I want to incorporate more of our favorites as a repeat. My recent chocolate coconut oatmeal energy balls and lemon snow drops make me swoon. And last nights garlic Alfredo sauce over zoodles and chickpea pasta was amazing!!! Robin and Skylynn came for dinner. Robin brought pesto sauce to share. The meal had no oil no dairy. It felt like a party! We do love to eat well.
Today Molly and I took a vacation day to take Dad to his medical VA appointment in WV. It’s a long drive and all day event. The last 2 months had to be canceled due to weather. Snow again today but I refuse to cancel. Taking Molly’s 4 wheel drive.
We are trying to get Molly’s mom into assisted living. 1-2 month wait. Your mom story is encouraging Pam. Molly is not sure her mom will last the week. She has no desire to live. It’s been very tearful.

Phoebe112476
Tuesday
Week 5
PW: 188.9
CW: 186.5