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@trooworld, love the word of the year! Committed is a great word and it is totally what is required if we are going to have any hope in reaching our goals. I believe that this is going to be an awesome year for us all!!


Happy New Year!! I actually managed to stay up until midnight last night and drank almost a whole bottle of champagne by myself. My last two days of working out with my new BOD program has my poor arms so incredibly sore I can barely move them! Today was a rest day and I have taken full advantage of it. I go back to work tomorrow so vacation is almost over and my to-do list is growing once again.

Good morning everyone! It was nice having the day off yesterday. I caught up on some sleep from the night before and made tonight's dinner as well as last night's dinner. Now, just have to survive the next two days lol.

@TeresaW1020 Thanks! I do hope so. I hope you are rested up by now from your BOD program and ready to go back to work. I'm not ready to go back to work, but here I am going lol.

@joannadavison I think that is excellent! COMMIT is a very strong word. I'm sorry that this time of year brings pain to you. I hope that this year is different.

@cbabie Wonderful word of the year! I have big hopes for the year for us all, you included. Thank you for your support!

@theslightedgeforever cbabie would have to be sweet to take care of you as a baby Keep trying for those pushups, you'll get them. They are harder than people think.

COMMITTED.
January goal: track 1 meal a day, go for a walk 1 time a week

Happy New Years all. Today is the day I start to get back on track. Will be starting slow. Took a huge fall on the ice yesterday and my body is pretty sore and I have a nice bruise on left hip. Plan is over this next week a couple days of brisk walking in treadmill ( using my new air pods while watching Netflix) a few days of weight workout and eating within macros. And drink my water. I have been aweful with that.

I am disappointed that I let myself get back to 160 from 143. I know I will easily drop 5 pounds in a week. But can’t believe I let myself go.

@joannadavison Hi back at you. Which magazines did you buy.

My new year’s eve was nice. I overdid it slightly but trying to recover now. This week I’m over calories a lot so I’m trying to rein it in. Yesterday I did ok. I was at the mall and wanted some poutine at the fast food court or some ice cream and I managed to skip both. I just kept focusing on a goal weight in my mind and repeating it like a mantra.
2020 is not off to the best start for me. One of my credit cards was compromised somehow- I noticed a charge yesterday for $100 I didn’t make, so I had to call the bank. They are investigating, so maybe they’ll reverse the charge. I hope so. In the meantime they’re sending me a new card.

Also on Monday night I’m having my cat Griffen euthanized. I’m struggling with it, I really want sometime to tell me it was the right decision, but I know the conflict is inside me. He is 13 and a half. His quality of life is still ok- he gets sick but only off on and on- there is something wrong, we think it’s kidneys but not sure. So when gets sick he has a lot of accidents. This has been going on for a year but it is getting worse. Like he has had accidents- pooping in his own bed twice, and then on Boxing Day on my sofa.

The vet says we could do more blood tests to figure out what is wrong, or an xray. But taking him to the vet is a nightmare, it truly is an ordeal because he gets soo upset and freaked out. Even with a sedative he loses his mind. So I can’t really take him back and forth for a bunch of tests.
Anyway. It is a decision that has been a long time coming, and I don’t want to lose him but I also want it over with if that makes sense.

@joannadavison that really makes a big difference, the mental health aspect. I feel like that is so important to be able to manage everything else. I hope the new year is a better one for you.

@trooworld good luck at work! I have to go back on Monday. I’m anxious about it, though there’s no reason to be…..lol about Times Square. Yep you have to think about things like the logistics of bathrooms! I would never survive. Love your word for the year……I did get a vertical mouse but it’s too soon to see if it will help my wrist. I can get an ergonomic assessment at work but I’ve always avoided it because it’s a hassle to get them to do it. But maybe I will and then if they give me tips I can use it for home too. I have another appointment with the RMT for acupuncture next week. If that doesn’t work and the mouse doesn’t work I might see a physiotherapist. I hate to because I have to pay for it, but maybe just to get a second opinion.

@theslightedgeforever I do my puzzles like you. Yes there has to be order! I like order in everything. Once we did a personality thing at work and my result was- you’re the kind of person that likes to spend Friday nights with a good spreadsheet lol. It is true. I’m always designing spreadsheets and lists and things.

@cbabie happy new year! Whatever happens this year, I hope you can just stay steady and be kind to yourself and your loved ones. At the end of the day those are the things we can control.

@TeresaW1020 Happy new year! Sounds like you had a fun evening! I hope your arms recover……lol at the friend requests. I always say if there is someone self-absorbed, the type that talks for hours about themselves, they will always find me. I think because I tend to be a good listener.

@trooworld LOL on my sweet sister. It wasn't me who was working on the pushups but the author of the 100 day book I'm reading. I did hit my goal of water though today. How did your tracking go?

@joannadavison I love diet and fitness magazines. Which ones are you reading? I subscribe to SHAPE. I might make magazines a reward item this year.

@renaegry Ouch on the ice. Our group seems to fall alot this past 6 months. So what's your plan for next time that you don't let yourself go. I gained almost 10 lbs back when I went on vacation this year and I'm not doing that again this summer. It creeps up on you slowly. Like a frog in water as you turn up the heat to boil. For now, if that scale says 3 lb over my lowest weight then I'm going into emergency action to get it back to my lowest weight, then continue on with my plan as written.

@mswatson0777 Showing up is the most important thing. How about your word is PRESENT. It has a double meaning. A gift to yourself to become the best you and you are ready and accounted for. I'm not doing pushups, that was the author of the book I'm reading. I'm doing water. You think that would be easier than staying OP but for me it's not. So working on that with a sprinkle of decluttering thrown in for good measure in 2020.

@its_cleo Yaaaay for skipping the poutine. What's that? It sounds dirty. Mantras work. When I'm in that situation, I sing Dionne Warwick's "Walk on By" Sorry about the credit card. That happened to me once. I'm so sorry about your cat. I had a similar choice once. We had our cat 15 years and we think she suffered a stroke. My son was crying on the phone begging me not to do it. We had the choice of a CT scan to see if it really was a stroke but the vet told me it really wouldn't make a difference in her health but at least I would know. But it was also extremely expensive. Then I felt guilty thinking about money at a time like that. She was scheduled for a Friday but she died Thursday evening. It was very hard to lose her but now she sits in a pretty kitty urn on my fireplace mantle. I found it on Amazon. I draped her collar/tags over it and it has a place for her picture. Ha on the spreadsheets. Color coded ones are the best. Imagine if there weren't people like us in the world. Chaos all over but fun for a while. On the other hand, we need those people in the world. We balance them out.

@retiredandlovingit How's the weather in OK? So how about making just ONE good choice for the day. Instead of waiting til you get back or making ALL good choices while you are there, just pick one choice. Say no to something or say yes to exercise or a healthy food.

Green Day- Stayed OP 218/238 carbs Exercise-Rest Day

I put myself in a carb coma this morning. Probably too much at one time after having 4 days of red. I was so ready for green. But I balanced it out with a salad for dinner.

I lost another 0.6 lbs since my last check in. Good news is that I didn't gain weight this December. I lost 1.8 lbs Woohoo Last December I gained 6.7 lbs. I said I'm not doing that again. So now to work on summer vacation. I can do this.

January Week 1 goal: 3 glasses of water daily. Met goal 1/2 days

@renaegry Ouch! That is one thing I do not miss about living in a cold-weather state. I hope you feel better soon!

@mswatson0777 Wow, that's a lot of traveling! I'd be exhausted, too. Thanks re: my word...I feel like I've always struggled with commitment so it's time I focus on it!

@its_cleo I'm so sorry about Griffen. I know it is a hard decision and I wish you the best with it.

@RetiredAndLovingIt Hello!

@theslightedgeforever Oh lol, I thought good on you for doing pushups! My tracking has went well this week. I've tracked more than one meal a day, actually tracked 3 meals a day since Jan 1st. That's great that you hit your water goal. Congrats on losing in December that is amazing!!!!

@joannadavison I think it helps when you can see daylight.

COMMITTED.
January goal: track 1 meal a day, go for a walk 1 time a week

@joannadavison, commit is a great word to have for this year! You did have an awful lot of stuff over the last few months and I know you are bummed about the weight gain. I’m really bummed about mine too. But there is nothing to gain in beating ourselves up so I say good for you for buying clothes that will make you feel comfortable! Now, let’s make this our year to achieve what we deserve.

@cbabie, Jubilee is an awesome word and I am believing with you that good things are coming this year for you and your family! I used to cross-stitch too. It was my passion before I found the Internet. I’m thinking of gluing one of my puzzles and putting it in my workout room. I’ll have to post a pic once I put it together.

@theslightedgeforever, Yes…I started my engine and it’s sputtering to start but I’m getting there! I always open a new puzzle and sort it for all the corners and straight edges first. Then I sort for particular colors and move on from there. I want to buy one of those puzzle mats so I can wrap mine up if I need to use my dining table.

@renaegry, happy new year! So sorry that you got hurt on the ice. Yes, I also need to start drinking more water. It’s hard when it’s cold. What are your favorite Netflix shows? I need something new to watch with hubby.

@mswatson0777, Thriving is a good word for 2020! Yeah, I had a bit of a hangover too. But champagne is my favorite and I will drink it on New Year’s Eve and take the consequences. And yeah, who does parties in January? Enjoy your peaceful evening.

@trooworld, how’s it going being back at work? Did you get all your Christmas decorations taken down? My house looks naked without all the sparkle.

@its_cleo, I am so sorry about Griffen! I know what an awful decision it is to make but it is up to you to do what is best for Griffen and if his quality of life is suffering that much then the kindest thing you can do is to let him go. My sister just had to put down her cat that she had for 14 years. It was very hard but she said that she just knew it was time. What a bummer about your credit card! I hope the bank can figure it out and reverse the charges.

Hi everyone! I went back to work yesterday, and the last two days have been crazy with having to create a January newsletter, update the website, make and print a bulletin that is glitching up on me, and prep my Sunday school lesson. I did all the work today because yesterday we sat in staff meeting so long, that we made Pastor take us to lunch. I’m working on my goals for the New Year and have started tracking my habits in the hopes that I can get rid of the bad ones and by consistently doing good ones. My Fat 2 Fit group also started a habit tracker for the teams after I suggested it and I think its really going to be beneficial for us all. I am so mad at myself for gaining almost 8 lbs. these last two months. But I’m forgiving myself and moving forward. Pastor wrote a letter for the newsletter that I thought was so timely for where I am at right now that I wanted to share a portion of it with you all.

Another year in the rear-view mirror, another chance for a fresh start and a chance to be and do everything you hoped you would last year! Seems like that’s putting a lot of pressure on 2020 right out of the gate, right? Let’s try starting by just leaving 2019 where it is, in our past and not dragging the things that hinder us into our new year. Cut ties with the sin and the shame of it in your past and lean into 2020 with a fresh resolve to not keep it as a “fall back” plan. In other words, “burn the ships!”
When there is nowhere to run back to, you have to make going forward work. I believe 3 things happen when there is no plan B. First, something happens to your capacity to commit when there is no plan B
Second, something happens to your strength and resolve for the vision when there is no plan B. You’re all in for the vision and the plan because your only other option is….. well, there is no other option.
The same applies to your life… You’re all in for the plan and the vision God has for your life when you burn the ships and don’t look back!!!! The third thing is that something happens to your creative problem-solving abilities when you realize there is no plan B. You must move forward so you must work out the way to move forward!
If the ships are burned you can’t blame it on the ship! Your past won’t define who you will be! After all….YOU’RE A NEW CREATION!!


I’m burning the ships and there will be no plan B.

I’m heading to my parents today. We’re having pizza, wine and other great things. I’ve tried to prepare by eating less during the week and this morning, but it’s going to be rough today. My mom sends us home with too much good food.

Good morning everyone and Happy Saturday!

@mswatson0777 Thank you so much, I do hope so! Congratulations on getting back on track, WTG! A holiday party in January? That's bananas! Good luck and do your best! I hope you got some "me" time last night.

@TeresaW1020 Oh man, it's been rough being back at work lol. This week was the longest short week ever! And no decorations have been taken down (yet) but I hope to get them taken down this weekend lol. It's driving me crazy!!! Naked house lol. Try not to beat yourself up about those 8 lbs, a lot of people gain weight around this time and what's done is done. Now it's time to get it off! Thanks for sharing the letter, although it's a little scary not having a plan B, I'm in!

@theslightedgeforever Thank you! Best of luck with eating while your sister-in-law is there. I know you can do it!

@nighthazel01 Good luck, nighthazel. It sounds like you have prepared the best you can. It was a good idea to eat light earlier in the week/day. Can you take the food home and then give it away or toss it?

@renaegry WTG!

COMMITTED.
January goal: track 1 meal a day, go for a walk 1 time a week