Serial Starters

Hey all - Dawn, glad you are safe and glad that you didn't get blown away. Yep SCARY!!!!
Sara - glad you found your log.
In and out tonight!

Waves to new people!

@kikiwyconx2018 - I'm also wavering between 185-190 and trying just to get down from there a bit.

@Tilliesmommy1 - oooh what cook book did you get?

@arniedog74 - yikes we get tornado warnings after every hurricane but have been lucky that actual touch downs are few and far. It really sounds terrifying.

Kathryn - with that photo, it seems you are towing your own rocket to the Jeep Festival! Ha, ha!
Have a great time!

Sara - The Philly sandwich they served was not the traditional size. My old self was disappointed in how small it was, and my new self was relieved. It wasn't much bigger than a dollar bill, maybe it was 7 inches long? Also, it was not overly stuffed. Thank goodness.

At the last WW meeting, the group talked about expanding the standard idea of putting half of the food in a to-go container before you start eating to...... Do that and, if it is a "splurge" selection, give that other half to someone else at the table to take home with them. Not a bad idea.

Tracey in Edmonton - How was your swimming lesson? That is so cool that you are doing that!

Waving to Suzu and Missy and Eryn and Birdie and Meghan and Runa and Lynn and Tracy in Tenn. and and Saltine and Tess and anyone else who is lurking or who stops by~~

The Cabana Boys have a special Happy Hour planned for today 😉

Lana

245.6 today
250.0 highest
185.0 goal

So not fair, @suzu_2! I have vowed to never set foot in Memphis again barring an emergency. And now you make me want to come down and buy all the things!!

If you are on Facebook, you should follow Tennessee Junk Gypsy. She's in my town and buys out estates. Sometimes she has cool stuff at good prices.

Waving to all as I leave my hat, book, and cooler of no-calorie snacks at the cabana for later.

Suzu - The chair looks great! You have been burning your candle at both ends, but it's worth it.

Lynn - What is the latest on your father?

Lana

Add me fellow do overs!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Thanks ladies...I know better... just trying to justify logging every meal, every day. When I do, and it's a gain... makes me just wanna give up... but, I don't... i'm here again...I appreciate you all

I am very late reading and catching up today, it's been a busy day with the Grands here. I did take a little time for myself and made a new Welcome sign for our door. I also stained the new bathroom door, but I'm not very happy with it, I'll try another coat tomorrow and if it's still not right I may end up painting it.

I am having a very calorie heavy supper tonight, lasagna with caeser salad and buns. I am not going to regret it, I have been craving it for a while now.

Hopefully I can check in earlier tomorrow.

Tracey in Edmonton

Hello there! I'm new to this group and to the MFP Community in general. I thought this would be an appropriate place for me to start since I have literally lost count of how many times I've restarted this weight loss/healthy lifestyle business.

My name is Kate, I'm based out of Florida, 33-year-old single mom of one working 2 jobs and returning to school for the first time in 10 years. In the last few weeks, I have re-started with my original weight loss goals of getting my weight back down to 160, which is a long way off for me at the moment. I was on a good track last summer doing crossfit and a protein-heavy diet regiment to boost muscle growth until I was in a car accident in August and set off all sorts of fun health events for me. Since then I've put back on more weight than I lost in the 6 months I participated with crossfit. To add, my doctors have pointed out some slightly high numbers in my labwork that would definitely be resolved with better eating and exercise.

I'm definitely looking for support this time. I am typically the annoyingly independent person who just HAS to do everything her own way and go it alone no matter how difficult the task or how much help is offered. I thought better this time around. I actively involve my son and boyfriend in my diet routine and my lifestyle changes, and I'm reaching out here to add a little extra support. Hoping I have others here who know that real struggle with the yo-yo life and repeatedly getting to this point of starting over.

I'm off to a good start, slow but I can see the progress. I am logging daily and staying within my calorie range, and we've been going on weekly bike rides as a family either in the mornings or evenings when it doesn't feel like the surface of the sun outside. My next goal is to get back in the gym at least twice a week for 30 minutes to start and add a short walk in the morning with my dog (something I was doing regularly until my accident injuries took a turn for the worse last fall).

Wishing everyone well over the long weekend!

Good morning Sara~~
So Miss Tillie is looking gorgeous, eh? That's cool!

Welcome to Kate~
You must post dog photo here

Waving to all who stop by later on~

Lana

246.0 today - must find that 243.0 of last week 🥺
250.0 highest
185.0 goal

Morning all!! Did 4 miles yesterday morning, then poured candles with a friend and got my booth moved yesterday afternoon. totaled out to 16,567 steps and 8 floors climbed after several trips up and down the ladder. I was sooooo tired by end of day I don't even remember falling in bed.
This morning house and laundry, then scrubbed down the screen porch and got it open for the season. I love to sit out there at night with the fan and the radio on, and a screen porch is the only thing that will keep the mosquitos from carrying you away in Tennessee. I was a sweaty mess by the time I finished, so fresh out of the shower and into a sundress and sandals time.
Welcome Kate!
Twiley - Every victory counts!
Have a great long weekend all