@Fivepts~ You are doing great with having guests in the house and only eyeballing portions. 👍 This is part of the journey that we need to be able to work through, as we won’t always be at home able to measure. You can do it! You’ll have more days back on track and measuring soon. 🤗HUGS🤗

@RTM: So as we are in this process we can learn to be in control without our kitchen tools. I am learning that it’s mostly about being aware and present while eating; versus just going hog wild.

@jupdyke~ So sorry to hear about the water leak. It makes me want to minimalize and put everything in totes, but then that’s not really living is it? I hope nothing precious and irreplaceable was damaged. 🤗HUGS🤗 I’m sure you will get in a good long run and get let those endorphins triumph over the stress. You got this! And thanks for commenting about my “date” w/ hubby. More in my personal post below.

@germaine_yee ~ 🤗HUGS🤗 That little bit will be gone next week. Keep working your plan for a loss in June. You can do it! We’re here to help however we can.

@JamieD328~ Yeah!!! A good Thursday of tracking and being under. Wow. Amazing how somedays we can have so much control or not be hungry; and other days…. You did great with making it work for you! Phew!! 👍

@skullsandskeletons~ Yeah to a good Thursday! 👍
@MaelynMayhem - 🤗HUGS🤗 Sad to hear you went to ER and glad you’re okay. Please post when you can, we understand. Taking care of you and getting back into the routine is the priority. Know you are missed. BUT! Overall health and wellness, first.

@ajaia2001~ After that bleacher run the other night, I’m glad you can still walk. LOL How fun for you & daughter. And you didn’t snack…. Wow. You post brought me to tears that you could ride with her this year. HOW EXCITING!!!! That is a huge NSV. What a great story to share with all of us. Your persistence is inspiring. Thank you. And super happy for you.

@Fivepts~ Yeah… no gain! Having teenagers in the house…. Why not weigh, measure, and be an example of healthy eating and living?! How else are they going to learn? Just a thought. Most may not need it, but you may reach one of them that will look back at the experience and use it going forward in their life.

@Perla4686~ Deep breath. Today is a new day. When struggling with sleep, TOM, and food choices the scale is going to reflect that. And you know what…. It’s all right. I struggle, daily, with my attempts to be perfect. And I’m slowly realizing it’s not going to happen. So all we can do is the best that we can do. I have to plan my dinner around what hubby wants to cook and “feels” like eating versus what’s in the house. And the crap-junk food- he likes to buy. Here are It’s not easy. But, we can do it. We need to learn to work through it and do the best we can to stay on track. I get up every day, read my affirmations, get on RTM page and give and get encouragement. Then I plan my meals for the day and pre-log so I know what’s left for dinner. I try to have a simple small dinner salad with dinner to fill me up. Set your self up for success this week. Don’t try to conquer the world in one day. Give yourself 2-3 small goals every day. Here’s some ideas: 8-8oz water, 15 mins of exercise, good choices for 2 meals, track - no matter what. Just remember that you are worth it!! Stop beating yourself up, take a deep breath, and start the day new and fresh. (I say this with love and kindness, as I need to hear this myself today!) And to make you laugh… stop banging your head against the wall…. That’s not exercise. LOL 🤗 HUGS 🤗

Daily Post (Thursday 6/13)
Track: Only for the meals I was at home - out with hubby.
Calories: over
Exercise: Yes ✔
8+ water: ~9 ✔
Daily Goals/Habits:

• Morning Affirmations: ✔
• Plan / pre-log food - One meal and a snack.
• Exercise goals> 2-3x/day, 30+m, 2-3/wk resistance: =30 mins ✔
  30min= Strength/Sculpting BodyFit by Amy
  [+]16m w/up + upper/lower
  [+]3m standing abs
  [+]11m bike
• One post-dinner snack: more.
• Kitchen Closed! - No.

So the surprise date was to the nearby town that was having Art Week Experience. We went to see The Wizard of Oz released in 1939 in technicolor. It was sweet as we talk about that movie growing up and watching it annually. Never seen it on the big screen. I did my best to enjoy the moment, but his wanting to feed me, his drinking, and his bad back ruins most of our QT together. Especially when he embarrasses me. I didn’t ruin it for him, but because I didn't say anything, I had suppressed feelings. That resulted in a binge when we got home. We were so close to the beach we could’ve had a nice walk along the beach or even go sit and watch the waves. But no, he had to search for a bar. Anyway… it was a nice gesture and we had an okay time. So the spin on my day…. Even though I overate and didn’t get to walk on the beach: 1) I DID walk up and back down the stairs to the restroom without the major fear of falling. The last time we went, I was so weak and heavy that I almost cried going up and down the stairs. It was scary. But yesterday it was a triumphant moment. And 2) I know that I don't want to be in the physical shape that he is in. I had the energy to walk and walk and walk.


Today is a new day! And it’s Friday!! Starting the day with positive thoughts and now going to exercise!

Daily Post (Thursday)

Track: Yes
Calories: Under, 1219/1360
Day: A NSV today! Went to Dave and Busters as a double date with some friends, and these friends chose it specifically cause they were having an unlimited wings and games special. I looked at the menu beforehand (the calorie counts on 95% of their food was ALARMING to say the least) and found one salad that I could justify fitting into a weekday. I stole one french fry from BF's plate, but then just stuck with my salad and diet coke. Even when there were wings that everyone else couldn't finish, I still didnt have one! Then I had enough calories left to treat myself to a piece of candy from the prize counter. I'm proud, but I also notice my willpower on weekdays is so much higher than on weekends, so I just need to find a way to have the same willpower on Friday and Saturday nights.

@Perla4686 Don't give up! Most of us got to this point from years of reinforced bad habits, so we won't be able to change our lifestyles over night. I've had more than my fair share of not being able to get it together with my eating habits, the key is to not give up. Giving up lands you back at square one. Even 2 steps forward and 1 step back, is 1 step forward. If baby steps and small changes are all you can manage right now, then do that, just don't completely give up! You have all of us for support! I'll get off my soap box now lol, but mainly the point I wanted to make is you're not alone. We hear you, we see you, we support you, and you can do this!

johicks wrote: »

bakay138 wrote: »

Weigh in day- Wed
SW-226
CW-226 (when your birthday celebrations last an entire week 😳)
One year older!

It's hard to not indulge when it's a celebration. That's just life. It's learning to get right back on track that will help us for the long haul in this journey.

When posting weigh-in, please also post your previous weight (PW) to make sure that we're on the same page and not typing errors occurred in the weight spreadsheet.
This is what we have for your PW: 224.

Will do! Yes, my PW was 224.

Jwall309
Week 2
Friday
PW:173.6
CW:173.6

At first was feeling a bit annoyed with this, but reading @bhlavac5560's post really helped my perspective. I'm just shy of 20 pounds lost since starting this journey, right at 19.4, and I am so happy and proud of that. Seeing how far I am from the finish line is preventing me from seeing how far I've come. I still have work to do, but I need to acknowledge the accomplishments I've made. And for this week, staying the same is an accomplishment, on Monday I weigh in at 178.6, a full 5 pounds up from this, so just managing to get back to "normal" in 4 days is enough for me this week. This weekend I will refocus stay on track, and work hard to have a loss next week and not just spend the week making up for weight I gained over the weekend.

Daily Post Friday:
Track:Yes
Calories: Over
Exercise: Not really

I was really happy with the number I saw on the scale this morning, and though I will probably start fluctuating by next weigh in it makes me confident that I have been making better choices this week, and making a better effort.
I also got a new haircut which I got a ton of compliments on today, so my "co-parent's" negative opinion of it is just one more reason our inevitable separation will be the best 175 lbs I will lose.

Qbaimee
Weigh in day- Saturday June 15 (week 2)
last weeks weigh in 210.6 😊
This weeks weigh in 215.6 😫

Ughhh!!! I know most of this is sodium but geez 5 lbs?!? I have been all over the place this week. not working out not tracking. I can’t let my team down as well as myself. Today i’m going to get groceries and making my meal plan for next week. Hoping to get these five lbs off.
so discouraging but no one to blame but myself.

Hope you all are sticking to your goals!

@Perla4686 ~ I love how @jwall309 encouraged you. Baby steps. I remember being in that what feels like dark mindless space wanting out but not knowing how to get there. So I grabbed some paper. Journal, write out your feelings. Figure out WHY you want to lose weight. WHY you want to feel better. Don’t beat yourself, just WHY. Maybe having a good heart to heart will help pull you out. I had four bad nights this week, and was in control last night. So the light at the end of your tunnel is there. Just keep walking towards it and soon the darkness will be behind you. Baby steps and positive self-talk. That’s awesome that you run! Do you like fruit smoothies? Prepare a protein smoothie before your run, then when you get back… have that instead! If you feel you need to reward yourself, do it with nutrition and applaud your accomplishment! We are in your corner. We are here to help you get to that light! Giving up won’t solve anything. You are here for a reason. So buckle up and let’s get on with this ride called life! WE got this!!

@jwall309~ You do have great control on weekdays. I love that you looked up their menu to have a plan when you got there! Awesome Mind depends on hormones… LOL. A nice positive outlook on this week’s weigh-in!!

@ajaia2001~ Woooohooooo! Nice loss. Congrats.

@bakay138 ~ Ok good. We are on the same page. I’m always a little nervous seeing so many numbers and numbers.

@bhlavac5560 ~ So insightful and encouraging. Thank you for sharing! Good visual with the turkey. And a great reminder for us to use those NSV as they are so so important.

NSV are the true testament to what we are doing. No one can see the number on the scale. But they can see our progress as we start to shine, walk more, engage more, clothes get looser, new close are worn, muscle tone starts, faces look thinner, we walk straighter, we more often, we climb stairs, and we show our confidence. Keep sharing your NSV! They are so encouraging.

@skullsandskeletons ~ One night. You tracked. And guess what… now it’s a new day. That’s right. Don’t beat yourself… let’s make today a great day!

@JamieD328~ Good for you in making those choices and being more confident. And I’m sure hair-do looks great! You deserve it! Keep working hard, my friend! You can do it!

@lovetheneighbor~ Sorry. Wish there was a magic wand that could whisk me away to come to spend the day with you and have a day of good choices, meal prepping and some fun exercise! It’s a new day. Fresh start. Positive self-talk. You can do it.

@Qbaimee~ “shake it off, shake it off!” I hear Taylor Swift’s song... “Shake it off!” So mentally do that. Then find the song on YouTube and do it physically. “Shake. Shake. Shake.” Get some music going and just release all that pent up frustration. And then… Start with a fresh new positive outlook. Today is a new day. And today, I’m going to focus on tracking, getting in a workout- even if only 15minutes, and making more good choices than not good. HUGS

Weight in Week: June Week 2
Weigh in Day: Saturday
PW: 206
CW: 204

johicks wrote: »

MADDIESMOMMY6611 wrote: »

Weight in Week: June Week 2
Weigh in Day: Saturday
PW: 206
CW: 204

Excellent!! So excited for you.

Ty!

@johicks thanks a bunch. We were finally able to have the claims adjuster come out and look at the damage. They will call Monday with the figures. At this point it looks like a new vanity, floor, and ceiling. We shall see what they come up with. We have a $1000 deductible though.
That is neat that hubby took you to see The Wizard of Oz. I'm sorry that your night kind of went down hill after that. Darn men! I give you credit for just riding it out and not saying anything. I can relate to the overeating being triggered by certain actions. So glad you could find some positives. Hope you are enjoying your weekend.

Daily Post: Saturday
Track:Yes
Calories: Under
Exercise: Ran just under 4 miles, walked the dog, and cleaned.
Day: This house has been stressful the past two days. I got up and decided to go for a run to get rid of some of the stress and anxiety I was feeling. It worked pretty well. After working out, went to town to get things for the week. We had my parents over for steaks tonight for Father's Day, then played a game. It was a nice time. I'm feeling back on track now.

Daily Post (Saturday 6/15)
Track: Yes ✔
Calories: under 1200 ✔
Exercise: Yes ✔
8+ water: 14+ ✔
Daily Goals/Habits:

• Morning Affirmations: ✔
• Plan / pre-log food ✔
• Exercise goals> 2-3x/day, 30+m, 2-3/wk resistance: =35 mins ✔
  [+]11m marching
  [+]14m walk
  [+]10m walk
• One post-dinner snack: ✔
• Kitchen Closed! - YES! ✔

Went out w/ Mom and sis for mom's bday. I looked at the menu ahead and saw that it was pricey. So decided on a bowl of soup. Fortunately it turned out to be vegetable. So good!! And I had a protein shake prior and sis shared part of her salad. All logged. Dinner was pre-plated and hubby stuck to meal.plan of leftovers. Phew! Back on track. Hubby & I watched a movie and had a better night together.

June 15 week 2 Saturday
Pw 152
Cw 155
🙁 gained due to the tom.
Today was a good day though
I tracked, stayed within my calories.
I ran 7km, and did a pile of yard stuff,

Daily post Saturday June 15:
Tracked: yes
Calories: under
Exercise: no

Had a lazy day. I think this new puppy is wearing me out! It’s all good though. Weigh in tomorrow. Expecting to stay the same.

b]Remember we are . . .[/b]

The three elements of what it takes to be successful at weight-loss and keeping it off are:
Run -keep moving
Track -know what you’re eating/ drinking
Mind -train your brain to be positive about yourself and okay with change(s).