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  • sleepymom5
    sleepymom5 Posts: 2,473 Member
    edited December 2019
    Monday 12/16 check in
    Food: logged and under
    Water:64 oz
    Exercise: None

    Long day today but I got a lot done. I had something unplanned come up and didn't get to exercise. I did get my steps in at least. I am pretty tired so I am going to head to bed. :)

    @Mrsbell8well Lol! @lennoncpa is our nut person! It is hard to stop once you start with the nuts. Sounds like you have some great plans for 2020!
    @tryingagain5 That will be a nice stretch off! What a good idea to take the cookies to your sister's.
    @cassiegetsfit2013 I am sorry you are going through all of this. I think you need to talk to your counselor about this. I know she is new but this is occupying all of your thoughts and she can help you through it. Can you reach out to your Clinician again and try to talk? She probably wanted to talk to you about it because she knows how much this is bothering you. You are lucky, you seem like you are surrounded by a good support system. You need to take advantage of having these professionals who can help you and talk to them. When you don't want to talk about it is probably when you should be talking about it. This is a good team and we do care a lot about you. I hope after talking to your counselor you can make a plan and get back to all the stuff you want to do. Hugs!
  • sleepymom5
    sleepymom5 Posts: 2,473 Member
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    Tuesday
    @Phoebe112476
    Wednesday
    @GingerPwr
    @tryingagain5
    @Freeglerock
    Thursday
    @Ljdanny
    @Nstephenson01
    Friday
    @hope002
    @cafelelia
    @lennoncpa
    @Pacsnc6
    @Sleepymom5
  • Freeglerock
    Freeglerock Posts: 2,864 Member
    @CassieGetsFit2013 My heart is going out to you. As sleepmom5 said, please do talk to the professionals - your clinician and counsellor. If you struggle to get the words out, just show them the post you made above. Let them read it. They will then have a better understanding of what you are feeling and the actions you are taking, and will give them the best chance of helping you. By reaching out here, you are taking that first step of gaining back control. Take care of yourself xxx
  • phoebe112476
    phoebe112476 Posts: 269 Member
    phoebe112476
    Tuesday
    Week 3
    PW: 157.1 (2 weeks ago)
    CW: 154.1
  • phoebe112476
    phoebe112476 Posts: 269 Member
    My daughter came home from hospital after 5 days. She is much better but will take a few more weeks to get back to her normal, I think. I laid in the parent "cot" next to her bed for the best part of 5 days. Sleeping off and on between the hospital staff visits and helping my daughter with her needs. I am certainly not glad this happened but I can say I haven't been that still and able to focus on certain things (like just being present) for a really long time. I was good for my mental health to have some time to just be still. I finished all my Christmas shopping on-line. I then came home to 8 loads of laundry, a messy house without food it in, three girls who missed me, and lots of mail that wasn't opened. I am slowly digging out of the back log. I am enjoying the undesirable tasks more than I was before and I think the time spent in the ICU put that into a different perspective.

    Regarding my weight loss journey. I was surprised to be able to fall back onto mostly healthy eating in the midst of the chaos. I did have two rough days (last night in the hospital and the first night back home) with my eating. I ate more than I usually do and ate a half a container of homemade Christmas treats that someone brought to the hospital room. Overall, it was so good to feel that my eating habits have became so ingrained I was easily able to stick with the habits during this time of very high stress. I have not been to yoga in over a week, but that is on the agenda for this week.

    My scale is driving me crazy. Trying hard not let this little piece of plastic and metal bother me so much but I am thinking I might just need to spend the money to buy a new scale. I bought this new scale a few months ago after my old scale was ruined in the move. This new one seems very set on being consistent. It makes my weight the same day after day after day. This drives me insane. It can't be that if I put my shoes on the weight is the same as without and other similar experiences. It keeps my weight the same for days and then I drop 2 pounds and stay at that weight for a week and then repeat. I know that the overall trend is down and it really doesn't matter if I weight 154.2 or 154.1 - but this is getting me irritated each and every morning. Feels like wasting money since this scale is perfectly fine, but I am going to try to find another scale to preserve my mental health :smile:

    We have a short Christmas celebration time this year in my family. Will be with family on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but otherwise mostly at home and on our usual routine. This will make staying on track the rest of the year easy.

    Goals for 2020: I am less than 5 pounds from my "goal" weight and plan to use the first few weeks/months of the year to reflect on how I feel at this weight and if I plan to lose more. Then I have to settle into maintenance. Which will be a new challenge, I am sure. I need to keep up my yoga. Overall, I feel that 2019 allowed me to accomplish my goals my allowing me to change my habits and thinking to support a healthy weight. From here on out it is just a matter of staying true to these new routines and "thinking like a thin person" around food.

    Two hours snow delay this morning has made for a slow morning for us. I need to get the girls ready to go to school. Have a great day team.
  • Cafelelia
    Cafelelia Posts: 1,298 Member
    @Cassiegetsfit2013 - I am so sorry for what you experienced and for how you are feeling now. I cannot agree more with @sleepymom5 and @freeglerock that talking to your professionals is the best way to deal with this. Keep reaching out to them and ask them for referrals for other resources if you need them, like support groups or other specialists. As Pam said, they know you and can help you devise a plan to get through this. Cassie, you have all of us here who care about you. Please check in as you can to let us know how you are doing. Sending you a big hug.
  • Cafelelia
    Cafelelia Posts: 1,298 Member
    Monday check in

    Food - logged & on target
    Exercise- 60 minutes with trainer
    Water - 1.8l

    Another busy day yesterday. I am scrambling a bit to get everything line up for the holidays, but I will get there. I was up late with hockey & homework for the kids, so forgot to post my Monday challenge them re focusing on the present. Here it is:

    Monday is being in the moment and that was tough today. It was hard to get into the zone as my to do list is so long this time of year. But I was able to quiet my mind and get there. It was nice, I have to say, and maybe a brief daily meditation could be one of my 2020 goals.


    @phoebe112476 - I am so happy that you daughter is better and home. What an ordeal for you both to go through, especially just before the holidays. Catching up at home is hard, I know. You did great sticking to your healthy eating and managed this great loss as well! If the scale if frustrating you, yes it is probably a good idea to get a new one. Your 2020 goals will be very different with your focus being on maintenance, but how amazing is it to be so close to your goal!

    @sleepymom5 - Hope that you are doing ok and got some much needed rest. For 2019, I know that you had an injury setback, but I really think you had a strong year, particularly sticking to your plans re food and exercise. And you did it in the midst of a very busy life!

    @tryingagain5 - Way to go not eating those cookies and saving them for the holidays! Just reading about your OT makes me tired. I hope that you enjoy your upcoming time off and get some nice sleeps!

    @Mrsbell8well - It is definitely a time of year to be thankful for any blessings that we have. Re the environment, over the past few years, we have been slowing eliminating plastics in our household. We have a great recycling program in our city, but that is not enough and we have tried to cut out single use items as much as possible. I have all reusable items now for my kids’ lunches and switched to glass food storage at home (love those mason jars). My entire neighbourhood is getting into it these days, including shops and schools.
  • jedaschultz
    jedaschultz Posts: 1,027 Member
    Username: jedaschultz
    Week: 3
    Weight in day: Monday
    Previous weight:197.4
    Current weight: 198.8

    Oops, I forgot to post yesterday. Saturday was my birthday and overindulged a bit. Today my weight is back down to last Monday's but I'll be honest and post what it was on my official weigh in day. I know it was a lot of salt from eating out and it's already gone. Looking to keep myself accountable and it is what it is.
  • Mrsbell8well
    Mrsbell8well Posts: 1,652 Member
    @CassieGetsFit2013 good luck Cassie. Prayers to you.
    @jedaschultz happy belated birthday! hope you had a fun day!
    @Cafelelia I love the changes you and your community are making with your eco choices. We use mason jars too and love them. It's the laziness of the single use but it now bothers me with each use. soon.
    @phoebe112475 yes get a new scale. Your piece of mind makes it worth it. So sorry your daughter was in the hospital for so long but is doing better. That's a lot to catch up with. One day at a time! Sounds like you have a good plan.
    @sleepymom5 I love the pretty weigh in picture you posted.

    I am trying to believe that I am still in tip top health but my throat is still sore. someone just gave me a doterra essential oil cough drop. It's yummy. I still have not taken any OTC meds. it made for a rough night last night but I am trying to prolong having to take anything. I am taking zinc lozengers which I am a big fan of. Hopefully this will turn the corner soon. Today is Skylynn's birthday. The kids want to go to the arcade tonight. I am trying to gauge whether or not I have the energy to play ping pong tonight. You all know I love my ping pong. I also brought my running clothes to work today. I don't want to go. It is going to be 57 degrees today which is nice for running. I sat in my car last night when I got home trying to decide to row or not to row. I went in and rowed. I have also kept up with my yoga. I am planning to leave early today and try to take a short nap before going out tonight. I have 3 birthday cakes to make before now and the end of the year and 1 Christmas cake. I am in cruise mode for the most part now. Just wish I felt better to enjoy this down time.
  • kirsten11872
    kirsten11872 Posts: 519 Member
    Hello all! I have been very busy since Friday! Work was insane yesterday, I have not had much time to catch up with everyone's posts. I read through some, but not all. I will try to later.

    It is raining & cold here. I do not feel that great. My mom is sick, I hope I did not catch it. I feel drained & my anxiety has been bad the last few days. I was driving in the car with my mom & a panic attack kicked in. I had to pull over so my mom could drive, it was awful. I feel better, but not 100%.

    The weekend did not go as planned! I had a lot of fun, but I ate & had wine & did not really watch myself. The scale is up, of course! Right now, I just want to go home and relax, I cannot even think of working out, just feel too tired. I am at least trying to watch my food, so far so good.

    @Mrsbell8well love the puzzle & all the loaves, they look delicious! I love, love, love eggnog, but they all look & sound amazing! Wish I lived closer, I would help test them out, lol.

    @sleepymom5 love your outfit & the Christmas decorations in the background!

    I will try to catch-up later! Have a good day! :smile:
  • nstephenson01
    nstephenson01 Posts: 854 Member
    Well.... I've been really good about drinking my water and getting my exercise in but eating has been all over the place. Have only been logging some of what I've eaten. Pumpkin pie and brandy eggnog will be my undoing this week. Went to my yoga class yesterday morning then shoveled snow and got the dogs out for a quick jaunt. There's a lot of food in the house for my husband that I wouldn't normally have around and some days I'm simply not very disciplined. Took the dogs for a hike this morning but at 18 degrees we only did about 3 miles. But at least we got out. Dinners for the next few nights are planned out and am trying to rope in my off plan eating. Can't believe half of December has already flown by. I'm mostly ready for Christmas (which doesn't mean much because I really scaled back this year) but I need a few stocking stuffers for my husband and the dogs :) Hope to be done tomorrow and can ride out the remainder of the year.

    @Cafelelia I loved the story about your son picking out your Christmas tree. He is beyond adorable! Now is the time to remember life's simple pleasures.

    @CassieGetsFit2013 I'm glad you spoke to your counselor about your feelings. Be sure to follow through with her advice. Hope the rest of your day goes well. Hugs sweetie!
  • nstephenson01
    nstephenson01 Posts: 854 Member
    edited December 2019
    Catching up on this week's group challenge...

    Look Back - I have such a blase attitude toward 2019. I lost some weight but not enough to reach my goal which was quite attainable. I lost a dear friend just before Thanksgiving. Not much else in my life changed drastically. But if I re-frame my year in review... I lost, not gained, weight. I had a nice visit with my friend back in May when she first became sick and reconnected with some other friends I hadn't seen in a while during the visit and my life did not change drastically. Those are positive things.

    In the moment - I struggle with this. Following a 7 year absence, I began taking yoga classes again this year which emphasize being in the moment. I scoff at meditation. Perhaps 2020 needs to be the year I am more mindful, be more present and attempt meditation. See I just avoided the "in the moment" task by thinking about next year LOL.

    Dream - I have never been much of a dreamer. I think it was driven out of me at a young age by my parents. Dreams were not encouraged. If it were a warm, sunny day I would go lie on the grass, look at the clouds and let my mind wander. But its 18 degrees and too much snow for such an activity. Add dreaming to my 2020 tasks.
  • CassieGetsFit2013
    CassieGetsFit2013 Posts: 604 Member
    nstephenson01 wrote: »
    @CassieGetsFit2013 I'm glad you spoke to your counselor about your feelings. Be sure to follow through with her advice. Hope the rest of your day goes well. Hugs sweetie!

    I'm glad I apoke to her about it too, I was really nervous, but she had some good advice and it made me feel better to talk about it. She asked me at the end of the session if I was gonna back off, as in not send letter after letter and I said I wasn't sure, but that I would try. 😔 She also wants to help me with my schedule and daily things so she told me to start keeping a journal and she wants me to write down how I am feeling throughout the day at different times also what I did during the day and where I go if I go anywhere. Thank you for your kind comment. I hope you have a good day too! Hugs!

  • Cafelelia
    Cafelelia Posts: 1,298 Member
    @lennoncpa - What amazing Christmas activities! You are really living the Christmas spirit!

    @CassiegetsFit2013 - Thanks so much for checking back in here. I am so glad that you went to your appointment and it was a positive experience. I agree with everyone here that you try to follow through on your plan with her and it is great that you are going to see her weekly. You can get through this and we are here for you when you need us!

    @nstephenson01 - I feel myself slipping with food this week as well. All of the holiday foods that are around are so tempting. I loved your look back at 2019. You also made me laugh out loud about your in the present and dreaming reflections.

    @kirsten11872 - I am so sorry that you had a panic attack and I hope that you fell 100% soon. It is a good idea to rest, and tomorrow is another day.

    @mrsbell8well - I am wondering if you are playing ping pong as I am writing this!

    @jedaschultz - Happy belated birthday!! Wishing you an amazing year! That is a small gain and yes, that was probably the sodium, especially if the scale is different today.
  • Cafelelia
    Cafelelia Posts: 1,298 Member
    For today, the weekly challenge is about dreaming. Here is what I came up with today -

    It has always amazed me that the universe has always conjured up better realities for me than I have dreamt of. It is often hard for me to dream without limits, and that is not really dreaming, at least not fully. I really tried to let go today so that I could experience that limitless dreaming. I had brief periods where I could do it. I see my kids do it all of the time. In 2020, I am going to follow their lead.
  • pacsnc6
    pacsnc6 Posts: 978 Member
    I read the posts several times a day but have not posted much lately. I am still doing water aerobics once or twice a week depending on the gym schedule and other appointments lately. I always feel better after a class.
    I finally decorated for Christmas over the weekend. We have a pre-lit artificial tree with several strands of lights. One set has decided not to light up so I bought a 150 light strand and added it to the tree. Looks good but still a couple bare spots, guess we didn't place the lights just right.
    Our family has decided we don't need any more "things" but we should plan family activities instead. Tonight we will go to the Chinese lantern festival in Cary NC. The ads present it as very pretty.I'm hoping it's not too cold tonight. Saturday we are going to see the new Star Wars movie. Both family gifts from my daughter.
  • Mrsbell8well
    Mrsbell8well Posts: 1,652 Member
    @pacsnc6 I love your holiday plans sounds fun and festive!
    @twyla77 welcome back! You’ve been missed. I think we all hit slumps from time to time. Breathe and take it one day at a time.
    @cafelelia I like your thoughts about dreams. And yes I was playing ping pong last night while you were posting lol!
    We had a blast. The college kids are gone so the arcade is not so busy. We played ping pong and shot pool. Ate dinner there too. Tastes like card board but I appreciate the vegan efforts. We took Skylynns presents and played bingo with the arcade Tuesday bingo night. Just a whole lot of fun.
  • sleepymom5
    sleepymom5 Posts: 2,473 Member
    Tuesday 12/17 check in
    Food: logged and way under
    Water:64 oz
    Exercise:30 minute walk, 15 min stationary bike, PT, strength and stretching

    I am sorry everyone. I have to run this morning too. I thought I would have time to get on yesterday but I was up to 2:30am trying to finish stuff up around here. Good news-I have had 2 good days in a row! I am going to keep that going! I also have been productive with things I need to get done. Today I have a lot going on. Mostly fun so that is good. Later this afternoon I am going into Philadelphia to see the Christmas sights with my friends. I will try to check in again later today. I may have to hit the hay super early since I didn't get much sleep today.

    I have to catch up the challenges later too.


    @phoebe112476 I am so glad your daughter is feeling better and you are both back at home. It must be nice to know that the way you are eating is part of your life now. Hopefully you get everything settled at home soon so all of you can enjoy the holiday season. Hugs!
    @Cafelelia I like the idea of meditation. I always wanted to start but never am focused enough. I am sure now a days there is an app to help me out there. Good luck with all the crazy running around with the holidays in addition to your usual busy schedule.
    @jedaschultz Belated Happy Birthday!! I am sure that you are right that it is mostly the sodium from eating out. You made a realistic goal not to gain this month. I am happy to see you are still staying accountable. You are doing great!
    @Mrsbell8well I hope you start feeling better soon. Sometimes you do have to listen to your body and rest. Your body is trying to fight something off. It also isn't a failure if you take some medicine. Sometimes you need that as well. You have cut medication out which is wonderful but sometimes you may have to take some. Happy Birthday to Skylynn. I hope you were able to go out and celebrate!
    @kirsten11872 I hope you are feeling better and don't catch what your Mom has. It is a crazy time of year and we all have a lot of stress. Sometimes writing down what you have to do and a plan to tackle it can help. Also...you know that exercise does help with stress...Hang in there. Hugs!
    @CassieGetsFit2013 I am glad that things went well with your counselor. I am sure the nervousness will start to disappear the more you see her. Be sure to do what she asks you to do. It is important. Hugs!
    @lennonncpa What a fun way to get exercise and such a nice thing to do for elderly people. I am sure they loved it! It is so wonderful that you and your group takes time this busy time of year to think of others. xo
    @ljdanny I hope you feel better soon! Don't worry about exercising, your body needs to rest Hugs to you too.
    @twyla77 I am so happy to hear from you! I always am a little sad when someone just drops off the radar. I hope that you are feeling better now. This time of year can do that to people. If there is any way we can help you out, we are here. Hugs!
    @Freeglerock Welcome to Onderland!! What a great loss, especially this time of year. I hope that your last day went well. I am glad you have time off to enjoy the holiday season!
    @pacsnc6 I am glad you are keeping up with everything, especially your water aerobics. I love the idea of giving experiences instead of things. You will all be making new memories. I love that!

  • Cafelelia
    Cafelelia Posts: 1,298 Member
    Tuesday check in

    Food - logged & on target, but more sugar than normal
    Exercise - 9500 steps
    Water - 1.8 l

    I finished most of my Christmas shopping yesterday. I just have to pick up gift cards for the teachers today and I am done. Everything is so late this year as I am usually done by Dec 1st! Because we have to travel on Monday, Santa will come early this weekend for the boys. They then get their stockings on Christmas Day at my MIL’s house. We are going to try to keep everyone busy during Christmas week, and will take the boys ice skating everyday as there is a nice outdoor rink in the centre of town. I am going to get some temp passes for the local gym to keep myself busy as well. We have rented a house, so the eating will be healthy. We take everyone to a nice restaurant on Christmas Day, so I need to start planning that meal.

    @Mrsbell8well - What a great birthday for Skylynn!! Sounds like you had a lot of fun.

    @pacsnc6 - I love that idea of activities over things. I have been to one Chinese lantern festival, and it was really beautiful. Let us know how it goes. In the midst of all of the holiday preparations, I forgot about the Star Wars movie. We will do that next week as well!

    @Fregglerock - Congratulations on getting to onederland!! What an accomplishment!!! Hope that you relax and and enjoy your time away from work!

    @twyla77 - Just check in when you can and thank you for giving us your weights. Sorry that you were feeling in a slump and it is good that you are starting to feel better. Feeling like that is very common this time of year for many people. I was feeling that way too, even before my FIL passed. I think that it is best to do what feels right for you, even if it means not being as festive, or changing things up for yourself.

    @ljdanny - Sorry that you are so sick and really hope that you feel much better soon.
  • amytriesww
    amytriesww Posts: 91 Member
    edited December 2019
    @Mrsbell8well I can totally see why you won 1st place! Your sweater is amazing! That's the best one I've seen! lol And you look beautiful- as always!

    @pacsnc6 Let me know how the Chinese Lantern Festival is! I'm thinking of taking my daughter too! She loves anything Japan!

    @Freeglerock Congratulations and welcome to Onederland!!
  • kirsten11872
    kirsten11872 Posts: 519 Member
    @Cafelelia anxiety is horrible! I am feeling much better! Thanks!
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