WEIGHT NO MORE TEAM CHAT - JULY 2019
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Monday Check in
Food - great! 2 grams of carbs over my goal. I'll call it a success!!
Exercise - home a little late so I had a shorter time for yoga but got in my 10,000+ steps
Water - great and on track!
Yesterday was a pretty good day! I haven't been listening to PNP lately as I had a couple of audio books come in from the library but I realized yesterday I really needed it. So I started listening in the morning on my way in and audio book (murder mystery!!) on my way home! It's crazy how you forget some things Corinne suggests...like counting down from 90 when you have a craving to get your brain thinking about something else. I'm going to set a reminder each day on my outlook in the early afternoon when I have troubles. Hopefully this will help me remember to do this when it happens.
@cyndiesstuff - YAY!! first day is done!! Hey I would going to say with counselling, please make sure you mention to her you don't feel like your connecting. If you don't say anything then you'll never know for sure. Please do it for yourself! OK?
Gotta run - busy day. Hope everyone has a great day!!!0 -
ahhhh thanks for all the sweet compliments on my pictures. @cyndiesstuff yes I am more in love than ever. This week we have a 3 day weekend to celebrate our 3rd year wedding anniversary. Do you all remember the conversation I had with Molly a few weeks ago? We had a tough heart to heart about where we were going in our path to wellness. She did not see how she could commit to riding bikes again and she didn't want to do it. I reminded her how important it was for me to find a partner that was not just supportive but that joined me in my fun adventures. She had a long list of reasons she could not get with it. Mourning her mom, too many chores, helping with my parents, on going piles of laundry, physically no motivation to get in shape...and on and on. After that day she turned the corner. We turned the corner. She took the bikes to the shop to be tuned up. We started walking together to my running path 3 days a week. We got back onto our bikes. I in turn, started helping more with chores, making breakfast smoothies and oatmeal, packing her lunches, helping with evening dishes...we are doing it all and doing it together. We have really deepened our relationship in these last 4 weeks. Molly has committed to taking better care of her health and has lost 4 pounds this month. For this weekend we would normally plan to go to her sisters country home and lounge around. But now we are planning hiking, biking and either tubing down the river or kayaking. We are feeling strong and adventurous. I am loving my life...but again I am daydreaming about retirement. I am trying to figure out when. Wish I could do it now and enjoy my parents while they are still with us. But that's just me being in a play mode.
We were out the door this morning by 6:15 am for our walk/run. got in 42 minutes. I think my daughter is coming my way to do a 5 mile run early Thursday morning.
Yesterday was a good eating day. I had my snacks and meals planned out. In the evening I wanted some vegan ice cream and popcorn. I miss having a beer and wine or a cocktail but my body does not seem to do well with alcohol anymore...not sure that it ever did. But I did not snack in the evening. Molly asked if I wanted to snack because I was hungry. No not really. I just wanted to snack. These are the habits that got me fat in the first place. Snack when your not hungry, drinking...To stay on course with maintenance I need to find that balance of what I can and cannot do. I am working on it.
@twyla77 oooohhh weeee girl...those are some stairs. Yikes! And your daily step count...geez...you must have super strong leg muscles! Isn't it crazy with all this activity we still gain weight??? You should be able to eat mountains of food and never gain an ounce. But it unfortunately is not like that at all is it? Looking forward to seeing you hit your goal in August!1 -
@sleepymom5 I need to take a break. I will rejoin when I can be more active and participate. Thanks.1
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Daily Check In: Monday
Food: Pre-Logged, ended up over
Water: Good
Exercise & steps: 30 minute dog walk, 90 minute yoga class; 10,336 steps
Yesterday flew by; was on the go all day. I pre-logged and ate as planned until the evening when cooking dinner. I was particularly hungry so snacked while I cooked. A bite here, a bite there... it adds up. I just don't deal well with being hungry and its a goal of mine to work on over the next few weeks. Woke at 3:00 am with cramps... I never know when my period is going to start these days. Rather annoying. Didn't get an early enough start this morning to beat the heat so missed my planned hike with the dogs. Will try for tomorrow but the heat we're having may put a temporary kibosh on my hiking.
@twyla77 That is such a cute picture of Luke on the rug. Frame-worthy! And those stairs are crazy!!
@cyndiesstuff Hooray... first day in the books! I was thinking that you had an advantage already being familiar with the company's practices and policies but it sounds like each office operates a little differently. I have no doubt you will do great and have landed in a good place. Nice bonus that the commute is a bit shorter as well. My garden is doing well... zucchini, yellow squash & cucumbers each day. Broccoli, peppers and peas are coming along. It's a fun time. Not many tomatoes yet. Not sure if they aren't getting enough sun or if chipmunks are to blame. Oh and I just remembered you asked about the swordfish... it was very good. Its a nice, firm white meat... not fishy. A little pricey. I'm trying to incorporate more fish in my diet. If I don't like it I won't eat it so I'm willing to pay a little extra especially since I'm just feeding me right now.
@sleepymom5 Pam, I hope you do spend some time putting a plan together. I so want you to be successful balancing shore time and wellness. November will be here before you know it. Its challenging with house-guests but not impossible. You need to put your weight loss goals first! Maybe just start with the tiniest of changes like PNP suggests in her podcast. You give us such great advice and support. Turn some of that encouragement onto yourself my friend. Hugs!! And good luck with the ultrasound.
@Moarrein Ooh I love Haribo gummy bears! Hubby likes to buy them and I try to just have a few but they're a weakness of mine.
Nice loss @gottagetthisdown!
Aaahhh @Mrsbell8well You have worked very hard to earn the good life!! Much deserved!
Wishing everyone a great Tuesday that you can be proud of at the end of the day!!3 -
@Moarrein I like "jelly bonbons" better lol...gummy bears...oh yeah! hmmm we have a natural food coop here that sells lovely natural gummy bears. I think I will pick some up for our next hike.
@cyndiesstuff so glad your new beginning has begun. Good luck as you navigate the changes. Sorry to hear about the disappointment with your therapist. In the past it sounds like you have benefited. Maybe last night was just a fluke. I wouldn't give up yet. Or you can always ask her straight up if she is hearing you that it sounds like she is distracted.
@nstephenson01 I don't like being hungry either. But it helps for me to be clear when it is ok and when it is not. If I know I am planning to eat light or skip a meal then so be it. I don't let myself think about it. I will use yoga or something else to distract myself. But if I know a snack or dinner is coming up...oh I get so antsy until I can start chowing down. Do you ever have an awesome snack or meal planned and that is all you can think about? You count down the time until you can enjoy your treat/meal.
@DananaNanas I started back with my Adriene you tube yoga sessions. I benefit so much from daily sessions. Hers are 20-45 minutes typically. Sometimes you just have to jump back in.
@carlsoda sounds like you had a great day. I totally get caught up in my books too.
@sleepymom5 hang in there. The answers are there when we are ready to listen and execute the necessary actions. You have come far. I think the hip thing has really thrown you off too. I have a hard time functioning and focusing when I have a headache or pain in my body.0 -
Phoebe112476
Tuesday
Week 5?
PW: 164.0
CW: 164.12 -
Chech in for Monday:
Food: logged and under
Water: enough
Exercise: 30 min walk
Steps: 10975
My boy is having a cold :-( He has a nasty cough and a little fever. The doctor said it might turn to bronchitis, so tomorrow we'll visit the hospital again. For now I'm staying home with him. So I'm being a little sedentary and depressed. And I have box of 12 French macarons that I was intending to share with Hubby. I just had one and desided to prelog half of the box. And to post here about my internal struggle
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Hello team. I hope everyone is doing well. I’m struggling with the night time eating again and it happens when I can’t sleep. Last night I couldn’t sleep and I actually won the battle with my head trying to convince me to go eat. Doesn’t that stink?!?! I’m a grown woman and have these insane food issues. It’s kind of embarrassing!!3
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Hello all! Hope you’re doing well! 😊
We had a great time in Vegas! It was a quick trip. The weather was of course hot! We enjoyed some frozen cocktails by the pool and some delicious dinners! Got back Saturday night, went to the beach yesterday. We went to Manasquan @sleepymom5, I think that’s far from your shore house.
I’m on vacation from work until next Wednesday, so happy to have some time off from work! Got back on track today, ate well & worked out. Really going to try to stay on track and lose a few pounds before I head back to work. I’m up a little from my trip, but not bad.
Have a great week!😊3 -
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Tuesday Checkin:
Logged my food yesterday and today. But could not get to the gym. I was very tired and napped in the middle of the day both days (very unusual for me). Hopefully I'm not coming down with something.
Tomorrow I have a personal training appointment. Pray for me if you're the praying type LOL!
@cyndiesstuff Thank you for your kind words. I do know I can get the scale moving down again. I really shouldn't be too disappointed. I did technically meet my goal for the month - 10lbs down. I would love the to lose another 10lbs by Labor Day. But I'll consider an easier goal.
@sleepymom5 Thanks! I'll bounce back - I always do 😉4 -
Daily log in for: Tuesday July 30
Logged: yes, under
Water: not enough
Exercise: i sat in a meeting for four hours (!!!) which was mentally and physically draining, so i left work early and took the dog for a long walk! (My bosses dog, so nobody’s going to give me any grief over leaving early lol!) Helped a friend move a mattress which was a bit of a disaster but got my heart rate up! (broke a nail while i was at it)
Steps: 18,7703 -
Check in for Tueday
Food: yes! on plan
Water: 66 oz
Exercise: 30 minute walk
Steps: 10327
well there you go. i was on plan yesterday! work was great. i was busy all day. no time for being hungry or tired. love it.
@sleepymom5 hey girl!! ohhhh you have time to make a 24 hour plan. it takes 2 minutes. i love you lady but you really need to take a hard look at your excuses. you are not going to get to your goal doing the same things you have always done. get back to your plan. the shore is not an all summer vacation. it's like a job with guests you love but you still need to come first.
@carlsoda wow what a great day for you yesterday!! success!!! ohh i agree. when you are in the moment you can totally forget your tools. that is because they are not habit yet. i sometimes write it in ink on the palm of my hand. that way it flashes at me every time i move my hand. a constant reminder till it becomes habit. and your right about the counselor. i should let her know and see what she says. it will be an interesting conversation.
@Mrsbell8well i love your journey. you are doing great. i am tired just hearing about it!!
@bmaison2014 thanks for checking in. i hope you take care and i will ask you to be moved to the cheer squad. we look forward to when you come back.
@nstephenson01 no eating while standing girl!! you can do this. if you want it, you can have it. you just need to sit to eat it. mindfulness will help you figure out the hunger. and it's ok to be hungry. maybe spend some time journaling why you were grazing. you gave yourself permission. it is all a work in progress. those are some of your old habits that got you overweight in the first place. this is a good thing this happened. it will give you the opportunity to analyze it and make a plan for when you are in that situation again. and you will be there again. and i agree when the garden starts to produce it is really fun. i have had like 2 cherry tomatoes. but the rest are still growing. my peppers are a little shakey. the plants are quite small but they have peppers on them. i am not sure there will be enough plant to feed the peppers. oh well, it was a wet spring and the garden was late. so anything is a blessing!!
@phoebe112476 good job maintaining this week. you have been really consistent. super proud of all the work you have done.
@Moarrein back a way from the cookies. you can. take some time today and journal about why you ate them. analyze it. what did you say to yourself that made it ok to eat? it is a good thing this has happened. you can you the thought model to figure out what happened and what you will do next time you are faced with a situation like that. and it will happen again. write down a plan for what you will do and put it where you will see it when you go to over indulge. we are here for you girl.
@lennoncpa don't be embarrassed. many of us have food issues. that is how we got here in the first place. if you have time to eat you have time to journal. start doing though downloads and figure out your whys. why do you give yourself permission? use the thought model and start working this problem. it is not going to fix itself. you are going to need to put in the work to fix it. make it a priority girl.
@kirsten11872 i am so glad you enjoyed your trip! and your lucky to have some deserved time off. super happy for you!!
@McKay85 is this your first apptointment with this personal trainer? good luck, and i am praying for you.
@twyla77 i love your day yesterday!! it sounds like a typical day in the life of a girl!! good job staying on track thru it!!
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Following are the members that are on either team support or the drop list. Please let me know if you are coming back for the august challenge. we need to know soon.....
@GingerPwr
@Shirin_K
@Cafelelia
@hkfleming
@eyesopennow
@Zumba_Luvah0 -
Mrsbell8well
Wednesday
PW 142
CW 141.64 -
@cyndiesstuff am I now on the cheer squad for August?
This mornings weight was an achievement. Phew. I was up to 144.8 a few days ago. Balancing it all out!
Quite relieved and overjoyed!2 -
@cyndiesstuff yes I'm in for the August challenge1
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Yesterday was a good day as far as eating. Stayed in my calorie range even though I had pizza for supper. I only have one piece (rising crust) so it's not really an issue for me. We bought my husband the truck he's been drooling over for about a month! That was three hours of just sitting at the car dealer while haggling for the right price then waiting for them to do all the paperwork and clean the truck. And that was after sitting for an hour ad a half in another meeting. So tiring to sit all that time. My step count was below 5,000 for the day.
I did water aerobics on Monday so I was more on track that day.
@cyndiesstuff so good to hear you say you had a good day at work. Being bored all day like you were a month ago is awful.1 -
Tuesday Check in
Food - only 1 extra thing I ate that wasn't on plan. (not bad!!)
Water - tons and tons of it!
Exercise - C25K (week 2 day 1) and a 6 mile bike ride (legs are sore today)
Overall a really good day yesterday! Did my C25K at lunch (our office is on a lake with a path around it) and the weather was amazing. I think it was around 71 degrees. Then when I got home went on a nice bike ride on the bike path. My legs are sore today
Tonight's plan is yoga - much needed yoga!! Food is already prelogged except for supper. I need to find a recipe again for low carb chicken strips. I'm going to make some tonight and have it with a salad. Then I'll add it in.
@cyndiesstuff - so glad you had another great day yesterday!! I'm so glad you changed branches! No job is perfect, but this sounds 100% better than at the other location.
@Mrsbell8well - so glad Molly is on the same page as you. It really helps when you both can get out and walk/run/bike and eat similar meals. Good job!!
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Check in for Monday:
Food: Ok until evening
Water: way over 64 oz.
Exercise: Cleaned most of the day
Steps: 10,669 steps
I don't even know where to start. I don't want to get long winded either. I just have been doing horrible lately and can't get it together. I actually was thinking of quitting FTF but I know that really wouldn't help things get better. I would be doing it so I wouldn't have to face the music. Yesterday was horrible, the ultrasound actually had to go inside too but I wasn't told that until I was there. It wasn't bad, just unexpected. After that, I went food shopping, did wash and cleaned the entire house. I need to get home more. They keep things straightened up for the most part but no one cleans. No one even cleaned or changed the sheets when my nephewn and his son moved out. On top of it all, the air wasn't working well so it was hot. By the time I was done around 7:30, I was hot, tired, in pain, in a bad mood and ready to get the heck out of there. MK was trying to be nice and said we could stay another day if I needed to but I didn't want to sleep there without the air working. Basically I was a total *kitten*. We got back to the shore late of course, by then I was really hurting. Mk helped me upstairs with my stuff and then got the heck away from me! I ate cereal for dinner because I wanted to keep cleaning, then when I got here I could have went straight to bed, I was hungry, not starving but I just ate crap. I will have a gain for this week and this month. I am up a lot from last weeks weigh in. I am just disgusted. I strangely don't want to give up, that is not an option. I think that is weird. Good but weird for me. I know this is my way of life but I need not to get off track so easily and I need to tweek so I start losing.
So for the 8 millionth time...Just for today, I am going to exercise 30 min, at least 64 oz water, plan and log my food, plan my day including time to plan tomorrow and the next week, no eating off plan and no eating after dinner. Tomorrow I am going to be more optimistic and in a better frame of mind. I am still crabby from yesterday...Now I am thinking that (the home situation) could be another thing that would benefit with a plan...
Also, sad news, my friend who had the stroke that I visited the end of May had another stroke. She is in the hospital. She can't speak but is aware of what is going on. Very sad and heart breaking. I feel weird living my usual life when she is struggling to live. If that makes sense...I need to add journaling into my plan today too
@carlsoda Sounds like another great day! Keep it going! What is your goal for carbs? I also feel the same way about the podcasts AND getting on MFP. I really need to do both to keep my head in the game.
@nstephenson01 Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. You are absolutely right, I need to be able to balance having guests and still staying committed to my weight loss. Also, I get hungry when I prepare dinner too. I haven't done it yet but I am thinking of cutting up veggies to have. I was trying to just ignore it but that isn't working so I thought maybe having the veggies ready to eat is a good first step. I also wanted to comment on the no eating while standing. I read that and was like, no problem, I already do this! Then I realized, I eat my meals sitting but when I am snacking or eating something I shouldn't I stand! I was shocked how much I do it!
@Mrsbell8well I love how you encouraged Molly to join you on this journey and also helped out to free up her time. It is nice that you are living such an active life that you both can enjoy.
@phoebe112476 Maintaining isn't a bad thing, especially when you are consistently losing every week. Hope things are starting to settle down for you. You have had a busy few months..or more!
@Moarrein Hope your little one is feeling better soon. You have been doing great, stay away from the macarons! You can always come and share your struggle or journal. That is a good idea! Maybe do a walking video or exercise video while your son is resting and that also will help keep you away from the macarons. Hang in there!
@lennoncpa It is not embarrassing at all. We all have these struggles and those who don't have struggles with other things. Give yourself credit for not giving in. That is awesome!!
@kirsten11872 I am impressed how you got right back on track after Vegas! I am glad you had fun. Yes, Manasquan is way north of me. I am in Sea Isle, south of Atlantic City.
@McKay85 Sometimes you have to listen to your body and rest. Good luck with the trainer!
@twyla77 Wow! Amazing steps for being in a meeting all day! Those meetings are draining. Glad you were able to turn your day around and get some activity in too...
@cyndiesstuff Looks like you are having a good first week! I am actually doing awful and I know it. You are right, I have to take an honest look at what is going on. My biggest week is coming up starting Friday.
@Zumba_Luvah We need a starting weight to give them for August
@pacsnc6 I am glad your husband got his truck! It is a lot of sitting around waiting, you would think by now they would have streamlined the process. I guess that is part of the experience Lol!5
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