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@trooworld My ankles get stiff too if I don't sit too long. I'm not that old. I got the back off of the battery case only to realize that it needs those round lithium batteries and not AA batteries. There's a lesson in patience here somewhere. So I'll go buy some.

@joannadavison I love reading and most of the time you will see a Kindle in my hand. Definitely when I wake up and go to bed. And in between too. lol Good idea on the cold brew teabags. Yes, you can do this. Just one day at a time. Hang that dress you want to wear in Dec out in plain site for you to see all the time as motivation.

@cbabie Glad to hear your wrist is getting back to normal.

@Trishastime Just a delay in eating for this week. I really like what I'm doing and it seems to be working. People are noticing. I can have anything I want as long as it's planned. So I'm not making impulsive decisions. I still stick with my red, yellow, and green days so I know exactly which day I have to just wait. By then, sometimes I still want it and sometimes I don't.

@gemwolf110 You sound very busy but happy which is a good thing. Usually makes this journey we are on a bit easier. I just joined a walking group. We'll see how it goes.

About to lose the battery on this computer so I'll end here. Did good today stayed OP. Right to the edge of my carb limit but I did it. Over calories 11. Walked for 36 min.

Good morning everyone

I am abit peevish today as well - I am going to get off at lunchtime as I have been covering someone (every day was a different someone) being away all day because I have the knowledge and skill t do that. I do not think I would have got through without taking that break out in the sunshine

@trooworld - I hope you are feeling better today and yes I would like to read that information if you would not mind posting the link.

@theslightedgeforever - I can see you eating this way forever, the losses and the fact it suits your lifestyle is a big factor - it seems to be simply working for you Congrats on the loss - well done

@joannadavison - I am glad you get some steps in tonight. Always a good sign when clothes are getting looser han what they were - well done

@gemwolf110 - Glad you have turned your life around - you seem to be enjoying every moment of it

We are heading into the "weekend" - please do not let it turn out to be your "weak end" - found this on another site

Hi all, well time has gotten away from me again. Went out to the pumpkin patch & picked the gourds (we already had all the pumpkins) and it was a little disappointing, too. I think the weather was just funny this year for a good crop of either. Oh well, enough for me & daughters & gave some away. That's all I really need anyway, lol. Rest of the time busy with little Dr appts for me & DH. Looks like he will be having cataract surgery right after the first of the year. Can't really find a decent time b4 then to do it, between holidays & going to OK, his deer hunting, lol, etc.

@theslightedgeforever --you are doing so well! Keep it up!

@renaegry--hope your TMJ settles down. My oldest dd has had that & pretty painful. She has had chiro treatments for it.

@cbabie--yeah, for maintaining even with a busy time!

Thinking of the rest of you, but forgot to make notes & can't scroll back, lol, so hope you are still doing well.

@TrishasTime --last time I said I was trying a new food plan for me & you asked what it was. I try to set MFP to lose 1/2 or 1#/week, & then try to eat my exercise calories from my Fitbit, since that is the way it is supposed to be set up. But it seems by doing that, I am always going over, so this time I figured out what it says to maintain my weight, lightly active because still trying to average at least 10,000 steps. I made this a round number (1600). That is my goal each day & the exercise calories are my deficit. Kinda the TDEE method, I guess. It just seems easier to stick to that & if I end up eating my exercise calories, I "should" still only be eating at maintenance level. I weigh every day, but average it out on Mondays, & for the first week I lost 3/4#. Too soon to tell if this will really work or not, but been spinning my wheels for so long, it is worth a try, lol. I am not in a hurry, just would like to lose these last 10-20#, lol.

Hey all, you're in my thoughts. I'm ok. Struggling but ok. I feel like the food and weight stuff is on a backburner. I'm doing my best to keep at it, and not let work and life stress and emotions get to me.

My uncle is doing chemo, and he is in good spirits. I'm getting on top of a difficult work project that has taken a lot of time. Some other personal stuff with my immediate family has come up but I'm trying to get through it.

Hope y'all are well, Happy Thanksgiving to the Canucks on the board!

@theslightedgeforever, congrats on your 1.8 lb. loss!! The food and fasting need to improve!

@its_cleo, Happy Thanksgiving!! Just keep doing your best and don’t beat yourself up if it’s not where you want it to be. Life sure can be messy! Glad your uncle is in good spirits. That will help him get through this very difficult time.

@TrishasTime, firemen on display sounds like a VERY fun day!!

@RetiredAndLovingIt, my hubby had cataract surgery a couple of years ago and it helped him so much. It won’t be long before the first of the year. These next two months always rush by sooo fast! What kind of fun do you do with the family for the holidays?

@renaegry, glad that the acupuncture helped with your jaw and hope it will continue to improve.

@cbabie, good job in staying in maintenance mode. How is the hand?

@trooworld, hello!! You did make a good choice with the poke bowl over lettuce. Just think how high those carbs could have been. Mine yesterday was frightful!!

Good morning! Yesterday’s all-day staff meeting was LONG but good. We, of course, started the day eating breakfast at this very yummy place called Mama’s Boy. I had the bacon, egg, and cheese scramble and half of a biscuit which was huge and sooooo very good. Then we had lunch at our favorite Mexican restaurant and of course, there were snacks to get us through the afternoon. When I came home I was so tired that I let hubby go pick up Chic-Fil-A for dinner. Sooooo my carbs were super high and I got in no exercise. Today is a new day and I’m back on plan!!

I did want to tell you about my really awesome news! On Wednesday we went to the outlet mall to buy a dress for a wedding that is on the 26th. I got a super cute dress in a size 16 regular. NOT plus size!! Then we went to the Wrangler outlet store and I tried on some jeans and ended up with a new pair in a 14 regular. NOT plus size!! I was so excited! I started this journey when I joined WW in 2017 wearing a very tight size 20 stretch jean. If that isn't motivating to get my butt up out of this chair and go workout I don't know what is.

Good morning everyone

@cbabie - I hope your messy week gets sorted soon. Remember this will pass, staying in maintenance means you are not going backwards

@troworld - thanks for the message. Did you get any meal prep done? I am having grocery delivered today and I am using all the meat out of the freezer, so I am looking for nice recipes - may have to go out and get some things I missed when I read everything

@theslightedgeforever - Yes the fireman were (lets say fit - smurks) I had a good time. Do you measure your body fat via the weight scales?

@teresaw1020 - Life happens - it seems you have got a handle on it BECAUSE YOU ARE ROCKING IT - SIZE 14 _ WOOHOO

Yesterday was a fun day, got in over 15K steps, drank lots of water, brought my lunch so I would not get tempted - I just hope this new version of me sticks around for a long time

Take care everyone

Good morning everyone

@trooworld - You make some very interesting meals and yes I do need the inspiration, thank you. I am glad you were able to get some more sleep.

@theslightedgeforever - At the moment - what you are doing is working for you, perhaps add weights when it stops working. I am sure that you are using your muscles in everyday chores

I had a good stepping weekend, so I am pleased with that. The low carb meals I am been making has rewarded me with a good loss this week. I am hoping it is not all water related

Hope everyone else who passes by is doing fine

Take care

@trooworld, Yes!! I know all about the wonders of chaffles. I bought the mini Dash waffle maker a few weeks ago and have made chaffles a couple of times. They are so good and there are so many variations that can be done to them. I added chopped jalapenos to the ones I made the other day and then had a hot ham and cheese sandwich. There are entire FB groups and Pinterest boards dedicated to the chaffle. I'm glad, you found them! I take magnesium at night too because it’s supposed to help with sleep and Keto eaters need to supplement since we don’t get enough through our diet.

@TrishasTime, good job on getting in those steps and having a good loss on the scale!

@theslightedgeforever, the one thing I’m liking best with the Beachbody videos is the use of weights. It really is so important that we incorporate weights into our workouts. I kept saying it forever and now I’m doing it. Of course, now my entire body hurts all the time!

Happy Monday!! I had a good weekend and my eating was back on plan. My weight is still up for the week and I’m pretty sure that it’s because of all the working out I’ve been doing. It’s frustrating because I want the number to go down…NOT up. Also there are no eating out events coming up this week, soooo maybe I can see a loss.

Hi to everyone! Have a good day!

@teresaw1020 Good for you for continuing with your beachbody workouts. Plus your eating is back on plan.

@trooworld Way to o for getting on the bike. You sound like you had a nice relaxing weekend.

@renaegry That's good you noticed your fitbit calories were wonky.

@cbabie He got a Eufy Smart Scale. It's about $29-$30 right now on Amazon.

@trishastime I hear you on the habits, which is why I still haven't done anything major with the water. Still trying to get myself to burn 250 calories most days of the week.

Stayed OP today. It was a red day so I was careful. Red day again tomorrow. So no exercise. As I look at myself in the mirror after showers I kept thinking my waist is getting smaller I think. Today I finally decided to measure it and I've lost 1.5 inches there since I started in Aug. Slow moving but headed in the right direction. I guess slow moving is good in a way because I'm forming habits for the rest of my life.

Morning everyone

@cbabie - So what I am reading, your wrist is better when it is cold? if that is the case, perhaps a colling wrist band from amazon will help - that way DH can keep his temp but you can keep your wrist cool

@theslightedgeforever - WOOHOO - well done 1.5 inches that is huge!! Slow is good - skin is more likely to settle shrink back in place

@trooworld - How did the headshot go - I am not one for photos - I only had 6 taken at my wedding. I am okay - if you get me unaware - but if I have to pose - it is just horrible

Packing up today - to head off in the caravan for a few days attending another country show @theslightedgeforever - yes I have planned my meals LOL

Take care

@trooworld, Yes use that photo to motivate you and not to discourage you! You have a good plan in place now and you just need to stick with it. Me too, girl! 😉

@theslightedgeforever, that is great that you joined a walking club! Is it outside walking? How many people do you walk with?

@TrishasTime, have fun at the country show! Stay on plan and get those steps in. 😉

@cbabie, my hubby and I never see eye to eye on what the temperature should be, and winter is the worst. I’m already dreading the fact that he will freeze me. You might have to be insistent since you are the one with the pain.

Good morning! Well, I lost 0.6 lbs. this week but I’m still up for the month. I talked to my Beachbody coach on the phone yesterday and she says that I’m eating wayyyy to much cheese and processed food and need to clean up my diet. I’m thinking she could be right because I have read that dairy can stall weight loss. So, this week I plan to cut way back or try to totally eliminate it most days. I want results!!

At gym for flying visit- enjoying an iced soya latte before madness starts again (busy morning at work stayed extra hour to mark then once I pick girls up at school it's rushing around with them & my coysin for food & another open night)- enjoyed pyshing myself to complete 3 reps of 3 HIIT routines- I feel energised now I've stopped!!
You can check your carbs etc on the app. If you've put data in correctly at start it gives the % for macro & micro nutrients. My carbs always over & protein too low. That's also how I confirmed I needed iron- I felt it but it was way down.

@cbabie I can relate with bible study, I've had something on every Monday when my house group meets- I can't even remember which book we're doing! The teens District youth group is at our church on Saturday & I'm the responsibile adult so I am really looking forward to it- the older ones have some great messages. Maybe your bad wrist seems worse because you are so flexible?????

Safe travels @Trishastime

@trooworld I'm going to have to look at more keto style recipes to up protein & drop carbs. I need to get into place where I'm not craving sugar. Well done on the track record. I wish we could get melatonin over the counter here. My eldest is lacking in the hormone. We thought it was overbusy mind but it's been linked with autism & she was recently diagnosed (high function but still has issues)z whe she was little we found her with scissors, glue on the floor at 3am "scrapbooking"!!!

I better go home & get ready for mayhem round 2!