NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL

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  • JoDavo66
    JoDavo66 Posts: 526 Member
    @trooworld sorry I missed your post when I replied. Thank you. I am trying to look forward to the longer daylight hours now.

    @renaergy you're not the only one! I haven't been this size for 13 years!!! I bought WW, Slimming World & Healthy Food. I really like the last one- only 3rd time I've bought it- it's health rather than diet specific. Although I did cook a lovely pud from the WW one last night.

    @mswatson0777 thriving appears to be your word/resolution. Travelling always difficult for healthy choices- off routine etc. Sounds like a crazy but enjoyable time. What are you studying?

    @its_cleo my eldest loves poutine - came back from a Canada exchange with Sea Cadets & that's all she went on about. Both now eat cheesy chips & gravy here- not the same but nearest we can get. That's awful about your credit card. Thankfully not happened to us for long time but had this twice- someone emptied my account & maxed out my overdraft just after we bought our 1st house & a hotel receptionist copied my details as part of a chain- again maxed out overdraft right before Christmas- our police were great but the London ones (where the goods were being delivered) couldn't care less. It's such a shock to see the account down.
    Re: Griffin such a hard decision but if the poor cat is struggling & can't be treated it's the thing to do. Cats are such clean animals & must be suffering if can't control those habits. Ours get upset if they cough up furball in wrong place.

    @RetiredAndLovingIt totally agree it's hard when you're off routine.

    @theslightedgeforever magazine binge WW, Slimming World and Healthy Food. "Walk on by" - love it!!!!! I need to remember that one.
    I had a lot of carbs yesterday too but I needed it no energy.

    I need to motivate now. Skipped gym Tues & Thurs this week so I'm going now. Youngest with me as going to hairdresser which is connected to the same business. The gym not that posh but there are 4 businesses run out of same building.
    Baking for church coffee morning when we get back.
  • mswatson0777
    mswatson0777 Posts: 290 Member
    @its_cleo I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Griffen. Losing a family member is so hard, and my heart reaches out to you in this time of grief.

    @trooworld I love the idea of focusing on commitment. You already do so well at checking in, and your goals are very S.M.A.R.T so I bet you're going to rock out 2020!

    @joannadavison I'm studying higher education administration since my goal is to advance my career into a director position. I hope you had an excellent workout. It helps to have someone to carpool with since it's harder to skip it!

    @theslightedgeforever Sometimes it can be the littlest things that are the hardest. I find I drink more water if I make a big pitcher with add-ins (mint, cucumber, strawberries, watermelon, etc.). I always find it's way more fun to drink it and then I feel like I'm at a spa! Maybe it could help you on your goal as well?

    @RetiredAndLovingIt I hope you have a wonderful time with the grand kids and make the best choices you can in the meantime

    Definitely still feeling that post-holiday bloat. I went to jiu jitsu last night and got a 30 minute workout video in this morning so I'm getting back on track, but it's slow going. But, I also have my work holiday party today and my partner's next week (seriously, who schedules this crap in January, I'm burned out on holiday crap!) so I've still got some minefields to navigate.

    I'm definitely struggling with a post-holiday malaise. I feel like I was there for everyone but myself and now I need to work at building myself back up. Thank goodness it's TGIF and I made no plans tonight so I can just go home and read my book in peace.
  • TeresaW1020
    TeresaW1020 Posts: 3,231 Member
    @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! <3 I used to cross-stitch too. It was my passion before I found the Internet. :D 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? :o 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. :D

    @its_cleo, I am so sorry about Griffen! <3 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. :D 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. B)
  • theslightedgeforever
    theslightedgeforever Posts: 2,483 Member
    @joannadavison I'm going to have to look up this poutine. Maybe I would like it. Oh I think we've had this discussion before. Just looked it up. Did you make it to the gym? Tell yourself NO CHOICE.

    @trooworld Doing cartwheels here on your tracking. That's great that you are doing more than your goal. Eventually it really does become a habit.

    @mswatson0777 I bought a nice water infusion bottle in June to help me drink more water and no. Didn't work. It is pretty with lemons and cucumbers in it. lol But I keep trying. Just like my tracking, I will make it a habit. Part of the problem is even in the summer I'm not really thirsty. I don't drink juices. I have 2 diet cokes a week always with a meal. Even then I may not finish the can. I usually drink half. But baby steps I will get there.

    @teresaw1020 Puzzle mat. Genius idea. Now you can see how long it's been since I worked a puzzle.

    High Yellow Day- stayed OP 151/164 Exercise 15 min strength training

    My sister in law will be with me for the next 12 days so I'm going to be following my maintenance plan. Which is 4 green, 2 yellow, 1 red. Better than throwing caution to the wind because she loves her junkfood and sweets. So this will be a lesson in control.

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




  • nighthazel01
    nighthazel01 Posts: 57 Member
    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.
  • renaegry
    renaegry Posts: 1,256 Member
    Good morning all. Last few days have been good. Got on the treadmill yesterday for a brisk 45 min walk. Then sat at the table working on books all day. Did get in my 10k steps thou. Today’s plan is a 30 min Fitbod workout then books then son has a hockey game. Prob won’t hit the steps but will try to keep my food in check.

    Treated myself to Apple air pods so loving the treadmill and working out now with them.

    @TeresaW1020 my favourite Netflix shows are You, wentworth, what if, riverdale. Have started heartland a few episodes. Want to watch Friday night lights. Have many shows on my watchlist to get to.
  • nighthazel01
    nighthazel01 Posts: 57 Member
    Made back from my parents and it wasn’t too awful, I’m done eating for the day though.

    @trooworld thanks for the advice, I end up tossing a lot and that helps.
  • theslightedgeforever
    theslightedgeforever Posts: 2,483 Member
    edited January 2020
    @nighthazel01 Welcome to the group! That's great you planned ahead and started eating less. Just because you bring it home doesn't mean you have to eat it all. Extra food is wasted either in your body or the garbage can. Do you know anyone who would appreciate some good food? Maybe a senior that lives alone? Oh , just saw that you did toss it. Good for you for taking care of yourself.

    @renaegry You have started off the year with a bang. Good for you. Just keep at it and you'll lose those extra pounds. I have too many shows on my watchlist too.

    @trooworld I still got my walking in today. I told her to entertain herself, I'll be back. She walks too slow for me to take her with me. Plus I like being by myself. lol I miss that.

    High yellow day- Stayed OP 140/164 Exercised 32 min walking

    I made a good salad to go with my macaroni with a bechamel sauce. Really simple. Shredded carrots, diced cucumbers, chickpeas then a bit of blue cheese dressing and stir.

    January Week 1 goal: 3 glasses of water daily. Met goal 3/4 days




  • TeresaW1020
    TeresaW1020 Posts: 3,231 Member
    @theslightedgeforever, good plan on going into your maintenance plan while your sister-in-law in visiting! How often in the past would you use such a visit as an excuse to eat all the things and now you have a plan and control over your actions. Inspiring as usual! B)

    @renaegry, thanks for the recommendations for shows to watch! Good job on getting on the treadmill and having fun with it now that you have your fancy air pods! :D

    @trooworld, I agree that it’s scary not having a plan B but really what choice is there? We aren’t giving up on ourselves so we just gotta do it. Yeah, I’m forgiving myself for the weight gain but I’m also not excusing myself for it either. :/

    Good morning! :) It’s cold and sunny here in Georgia and I’m believing for a great day! I haven’t had Sunday school for the last two weeks so I’m looking forward to spending some time with my kids this morning and finding out what they got for Christmas. Then tonight is our monthly potluck dinner. The theme is Italian and I’m bringing meatball sliders. Two of my friends are bringing green salads so my plan is to NOT overdo it on the pasta and other goodies these good Baptist ladies like to bring. :D Have a great day!
  • its_cleo
    its_cleo Posts: 732 Member
    Hey all, thanks for your kind words re: Griffen. I just had to say it somewhere, I haven’t really told very many people yet.

    @TeresaW1020 have fun at church and the potluck! Food sounds yummy! I didn’t know there was such a thing as a puzzle map. I’ll have to look it up.

    @trooworld great job on the tracking! Hope it’s still going ok. I feel your pain re work. I’m back this week.

    @theslightedgeforever good idea on the maintenance plan. Hope it’s going well and you’re having a nice visit.

    @mswatson007 more holiday parties! Good luck with them. I must say I’m glad it’s over.

    Welcome @nighthazel01!

    I’m not in a very good mood today, just grumpy. My weight is up 4 oz. and I worked hard all week to get my calories down so I’m really frustrated. Also I’m just tired, didn’t sleep well last night. The good news is I met my exercise and mobility goals for the week.

    Back to work tomorrow which seems yucky lol.

    Still not sure about the bank reversing the charge so I will call them back in a week.
  • mswatson0777
    mswatson0777 Posts: 290 Member
    @renaegry way to go on all that activity, keep getting those steps in! You is also one of my favorite Netflix shows. Have you checked out the Witcher yet?

    @trooworld I did the same thing with tracking after yesterday. Luckily it wasn't as bad as I thought it was!

    @its_cleo that's such a small gain itll be gone in no time. I still haven't weighed after the holidays since I feel it will discourage my current good habits so you're way ahead of me!

    @TeresaW1020 I hope the potluck went well! Sounds like you had some good healthy options

    @theslightedgeforever That salad sounds delicious! It reminds me I need to eat my salad greens before they go bad lol

    @nighthazel01 Great job at your parents house!

    So my weekend flew by! Yesterday I went to judo and had a girls night with a good friend and today I'm helping another friend prep for the GRE test (shes returning to school as well!). I'm not ready to start a full week at work tomorrow, but I guess it's a ready or not here I come situation. Thank goodness I did all my meal prepping last week so I already have healthy options,otherwise I'd be stuck with frozen food (blerg). I just keep reminding myself my cruise will be here in a month so my break is in sight!
  • JoDavo66
    JoDavo66 Posts: 526 Member
    @trooworld I am so looking foward to lighter nights. Hoping new build at work has daylight lights.

    @mswatson0777 sounds like an interesting & challenging course. Totally agree about gym- I struggle to motivate in the school holiday- it's not that far away but from work it's 5 mins in car from school. I struggled with work out - totally pist-holidays. Even one of the regular weight-lifters said he was lacking motivation post holiday.

    @TeresaW1020 after what you said I also treated myself to a new gym outfit too! 🤣🤣 the end of 2019 was pretty awful so I'm determined to make myself feel better. Totally agree no point dwelling on past or beating myself up about it. Thankfully DH & I have no major health issues but we do have some niggles (basically wear & tear with age) but we want to be around but also as fit & healthy as possible for our kids so moving foward is important. Big targets but I am focussing on little changes that are sustainable- make them routine.
    I also had a good day with youth group. They did church coffee morning & raised over £150 (shared between our church & circuit youth work- gets spent on them anyway) also CREW on Sat night. Kids had a great time but I didn't feel we'd done much until I analysed their responses- some great ideas for this year's focus. Now I need to plan to fit their ideas!!!

    @theslightedgeforever do not look up poutine. I'm sure you'll like it but I don't think it's a healthy choice at all- avoid temptation!! 🤣 I got to gym. Struggled but did it!
    Enjoy time with SiL. My cousin can eat all sorts & not gain weight. Going out with her is a challenge.

    @nighthazel01 that's good planning! I'm recouping after an indulgent day! Pre-planning would have been better.

    @renaergy did you achieve your steps? I've signed up for marathan over 26 days. Works out a mile day which apart from 1 lazy day I've found really easy. Made up lost day already.

    Hi to everyone
    Yesterday we had youth groups doung church coffee morning. I made double millionaires/caramel shortbread- it's a Pinterest recipe I stumbled upon and it's awesome. So I had a piece, but we had a lot of cakes left over so I had 2 more later on!!!! Eeek. Been really good today high protein & low carbs big time! Need to recoup!!
    Planned lunch tomorrow because it's a training day/conference at school. We have a "brunch" which last time was fried Full English Breakfast- decided to take my own!!! I am COMMITTED!! Got my school planning done & feeling organised. Going off to bed soon as need to be up 2 hours earlier than I've been getting up! At least it'll be an early finish.
  • theslightedgeforever
    theslightedgeforever Posts: 2,483 Member
    @teresaw1020 Let's hope this inspiring plan works. lol I've never used it before. So plan B: What about a Plan A- I agree with the concept like giving away all of the clothes that are too big for you now so you won't have anything to wear if you regain the weight, but I was thinking What if the plan you choose is not a good fit for you. If someone told me I would have to do keto for the rest of my life.............I know the end of that story. lol I wear a mantra band that says No Excuses. I've had a lifetime of those. So what actually does 'not overdo it' look like at a potluck? In general you know what those potluck dishes will be since your church has alot of them. Think about your favorites and how much will you take? 1/4 c? 1/2 c? What about dessert? whole piece? 1/2 piece? Plug all those things into your tracker before you go so you can add in your other meals around it to ensure you don't go over your boundaries for the day.

    @its_cleo I'll be thinking about you tomorrow. I know it will be a hard day for you. I like your new profile pic. Your success is in your habits not the number on the scale. Sometimes there is no reason for it to be higher. Believe me! Yes the frustration is real. But I know that if I just keep doing another day of meeting my goals then eventually, whoosh it will come back down. Remember our bodies are programmed to fight us. But we will outsmart them.

    @trooworld So lesson learned....meals need to be scheduled in along with your busy day. The old 2019 you would just wing it (which you did) and how did that work for you? The new 2020 you will figure out your plans for the day and then figure out I'm going to eat between this errand and that errand and it will be at this place because it's close to my errands. Or if husbands and family is the one making your decisions because they don't know what they are doing, then 2020 you needs to speak up a bit louder so they can hear you. After all, you will get the consequence of your choices not them. I live with someone who plans so much at work because of his job he just likes to wing it at home. I can't do that anymore because I know what 30 years of winging it does to me. So now he is learning to say I want this, is it doable for your program? Which I always reply, I'll make it work. Which I do. I sit and figure out how many carbs I can eat and then start shaving off portion sizes til the numbers fit. So whatever plan you are doing, do that. We have a phones down during mealtime rule in my house so I always hear that, PHONES DOWN. Which now gets a reply of yes I will once I've entered my food. He is seeing the results of my hard work. 22 lbs gone this time around. The first 26 lbs were so slow that he really didn't pay attention. You'll figure this out. Just a small bump in the road. I really need to try that cheeseburger salad. ooh I bet bbq sauce would be good on that. When I walk by myself, I'm usually listening to my two friends on Marco Polo. They are the ones in my 100 day book group. We report on our day such as what we ate for the day, if we are struggling with something, and our reading assignment for the day. It's about 15-20 min each video usually. Then we post a reply video giving support and ideas. Think about this group only in video form with 3 members total. lol Sometimes I listen to music if I've already listened to them. I usually listen to podcasts when I clean. Woohoo......just read your update. You go girl! The new 2020 Trooworld

    @mswatson0777 I keep hearing about Witcher and seeing posters for it in our mall but I have such a long list of shows that eventually I may get around to watching it. I heard You is really good. Good for you for meal prepping and getting everything ready to make this journey easier.

    @joannadavison Yes, it's the little changes that work for us and stick with us in the long run. What color is your new gym outfit? Great job on going to the gym. Too late. I did look up poutine. lol Honestly, it didn't look good to me. I'm such a visual person. It's like I would eat fries, cheese, and ketchup together so wouldn't gravy just be another form of ketchup? Although I bet the smell would be amazing. I did look up the recipe. Good for you for taking your own breakfast. I'm meeting one of my groups tomorrow and I have to bring cookies. I'm already deciding that I'll have just one.

    This took me forever for some reason. Guess I'm just tired and the brain is slow.

    Green Day- Stayed OP 197/238 Exercise 21 minutes walking

    January Week 1 goal: 3 glasses of water daily. Met goal 4/5 days

  • mswatson0777
    mswatson0777 Posts: 290 Member
    @trooworld I agree, I'd kill for another weekend! That is the one downside of adulting. As kids, we think we'll have all this time. As adults, I swear sometimes everything feels like obligations and errands and all I want to do is sit down with a good book!

    @theslightedgeforever If you like fantasy novels/shows you'll like the Witcher. I'm actually going to read the source material books, my partner says they're excellent! Way to go meeting your water goal 4/5 days!

    @joannadavison Sounds like you've got a fantastic plan for the day. The first wake-up after break is the hardest! I had to go back last Thursday and I was foggy for the rest of the week. I have liked getting back into my routine though, so hopefully you fall right back into your routine as well and the gym starts to feel like second nature again.

    I replaced the batteries on my scale this morning and finally stepped on post holiday...and it said I LOST 2lbs?!?! I call shenanigans. I don't know if it was artificiality high before or artificially low now, but there is seriously no way I am down weight. I am using it as motivation to stay on track this week. If it stays that low by next Monday I'll track it...but for now I'm giving the scale the side eye and calling it a dirty liar.

    I know I said my word for the year is thriving, but honestly I'm just feeling lost. This year doesn't feel special. Aren't I supposed to have these magical feelings of all the exciting changes that occur with the new decade? Instead it just feels like another year, same old same old. I want to capture the magical feeling of being excited for the future right now, but I'm not quite sure how when I'm just not feeling it. So here's to another day and week of the same old, same old (I'm just a bundle of joy this Monday, sorry ladies!)
  • JoDavo66
    JoDavo66 Posts: 526 Member
    @theslightedgeforever my new outfit is pale grey- I just fancied a change. Supermarket cheapy but something different. I stuck to plan at work but lost the plot tonight. Temptation & tiredness. Still fewer calories than I was eating over Christmas! Tomorrow-back on track- COMMIT. I should've planned in a small treat like you did with the cookies!

    @trooworld daylight today was 08:30-16:00. Driving home in dark just feels wrong at 4pm! This is the recipe I found : https://pin.it/ehncl32c3r3bei
    The 1st time I made it the kids at church didn't like the chocolate orange so I just skip all the orange. Probably shouldn't be sharing on here as definitely not a fitness recipe. My weekend disappeared too!

    @mswatson0777 agree, routine helps. I'm at dentist on Wednesday afternoon no only 1 gym session this week. I never understood the "magic" of New Year. When I was really small we did Christmas Eve at my Aunt & Uncles, Christmas Day was dinner at my Grandparents, Boxing Day at ours & New Year's Eve at my Uncle's Parents (they were like Grandparents to me too). Once this stopped I never really 'got' New Year. We do tend to sit up & see the New Year in but I usually make resolutions in September with the school year. Although that was a miserable fail in 2019! I got a lovely new Happy Planner & their Recipe planner was also a Christmas Gift so I've used them both to set goals. Most of my craft friends have a word of the year and I only did once as I really didn't get that either- didn't work for me. BUT I saw a good idea for the classroom on word for the year which inspired me to come up with Commit- almost using it like an affirmation at the moment- so I prepared an example & I'm taking my happy planner to school to use in my tutor lesson (I think homeroom is equivalent). I still don't feel the magic!

    Well epic fail tonight! Draw line & move on!
  • cbabie
    cbabie Posts: 1,723 Member
    Evening gals, wow it was a rough weekend. I am not sure where it all went..Oh yea it's coming back to me and it's not a good thought. LOL . I am up in weight, I am stress eating, my job is stressful and family things.However on the up side, I went though my shoes. I think I have a different shoe for every day. I tossed the ones that had seen better days, etc. Little by little I am decluttering. It feels good. I have also made it a goal to mail birthday cards out this year to all my family and close friends. I am trying to read 1 book a month. My problem is I seem to fall asleep when I sit down. I do feel that I am making progress with my personal goals, even if the weight is up right now.

    There are too many post that I don't know I can get to them all. I enjoyed seeing you all really interested in each other... oh lets pick one I remember. The color of new gym clothes. See it's not all about weight. LOL .

    I think you will each make a difference this year in others. I believe you are making a difference in your own lives.

    One of the goals I need to set is to figure out how to get on here each day. When I don't its too hard for me to catch up on the post.

    Well need to go take care of GGD....I hope you all have a great night and wake refreshed.

    @its_cleo I know from experience that lack of sleep can "help" you to gain weight.. I say really? the people who sleep 10-12 hours should be bean poles. But really, I read up on it and its thinking you will eat more because you are up longer and your metabolism slows down. LOL I think I have no metabolism.


    cbabie
  • theslightedgeforever
    theslightedgeforever Posts: 2,483 Member
    edited January 2020
    @trooworld Yes I know all about a husband who likes to swoop in and change the plans. Last weekend, I planned to eat at home but he wanted to eat out. So after naming the restaurant I went in and changed my tracker to make sure I knew how much of the quesadilla I could eat. We got there and it was too busy and he didn't want to wait so I had to change it again with the new restaurant info. ARGH! But I don't really have a choice if I want to continue losing weight. I'd just go back to my old habit of eating whatever and then promising myself I'll do better tomorrow. That doesn't work for me.

    @mswatson0777 My friend was telling me about Witcher tonight. She likes it. I take my weight loss how ever I can get it. lol Think of it not as weight loss but as you're that much closer to your ideal goal. Sorry you're feeling blue. I'm learning that we aren't guaranteed the future not even tomorrow. There was an article where a family was celebrating New Years and the guy fired his gun into the air and his wife got shot and died. (Really? That's his story? I'm assuming others were with him to back it up) But she thought she had tomorrow to start doing whatever. She didn't. All we have is today. So how can you make today special?

    @joannadavison You reminded me that I have a pale gray and yellow workout outfit that I bought on vacation this past year. I need to dig it out. I don't believe in buying expensive stuff to just sweat in either. I always plan in a small treat. So I can take it off if I have to versus going over. So like I told mswatson, Make your own magic.

    @cbabie Don't send me a bday card. I'm one of those that thinks cards and flowers are a waste. They both just end up in the garbage. Isn't that awful of me? You can send me a Marco Polo though. All your little changes will add up to a big change. Just keep pressing forward.

    Green Day- Stayed OP 207/238 Exercise-Rest Day

    January Week 1 goal: 3 glasses of water daily. Met goal 4/6 days



  • fleetwitch
    fleetwitch Posts: 16 Member
    Been on ww for three years, everything fine. Last year I've gained 30 lbs back no matter what I tried it wouldn't work
    I'm here dedicated to mfp! Lost three lbs so far and I started in December!
  • mswatson0777
    mswatson0777 Posts: 290 Member
    @joannadavison That makes total sense to set your resolution at the start of the school year. Since I joined the group late, what was yours for fall? Is it something you can work towards for spring? I love hearing you talk about your classroom practices, you sound like such an amazing and conscientious teacher.

    @trooworld I hope today is less stressful for you, way to go resisting temptation! And you're right, the magic of the new year seemed to be a one day thing for everyone else, so now I don't feel too left out being a new years grinch lol.

    @fleetwitch Welcome! Congrats on being 3lbs down!

    @theslightedgeforever And that is why people shouldn't fire guns into the air! I know that's happened historically, but I didn't realize people were still stupid enough to still do it in the modern day (I should have known better!). And I like your idea of taking things day by day. Oddly, I'm feeling a lot more calm about everything now that I'm back in my normal routine. Because I realize I like my routine! Which I guess is a good sign that my life is already on track?

    @cbabie Sorry to hear work and family life has been so stressful. I find de-cluttering a destressor so I hope it is for you too. And I'm usually too burned out at the end of a work day to read so I tend to spend my weekend mornings catching up on books. There's nothing quite like a quiet morning with a cup of coffee and a book to feel centered again.

    I went to back-to-back brazilian jiu jitsu classes last night and it felt amazing. I think that was part of my mental health problem over break since I had to be away from the mats. The endorphin rush after an intense class is like nothing else I've ever experienced (seriously, I've ran a marathon and runners high pales in comparison).

    Being back has also made me feel grateful for all that I have (thank you @theslightedgeforever for the reminder!). I am extremely fortunate that my day to day life can somehow make me feel more like myself than a two week break (albeit a very stressful break).

    I'm gearing up for another back-to-back class session today and starting to prep for my grad classes that start up next week (eek!). Hope everyone has a wonderful Tuesday!
  • TeresaW1020
    TeresaW1020 Posts: 3,231 Member
    @mswatson0777, your Brazilian jiu jitsu sounds intense but very rewarding as well. I don’t exercise at nearly the level you do, but I really do love the feeling after a good workout. :)

    @trooworld, yayyy for avoiding the vending machine! B)

    @cbabie, I love a good decluttering project! You just need to tackle your goals a little at a time and you will get to where you want to be. I’m bad at not checking in everyday too so I know how hard it is to catch up with everyone. I think they will forgive us. ;)

    Good morning! I’ve already been super busy this morning. I was asked to be one of the moderators on my Fat 2 Fit group on top of being a team captain. I’m excited but it’s created a whole lot of discussion that has taken up much of my time the last couple of days. I am also working on changing my habits by using my habit tracker and I signed up for BJ Fogg’s Tiny Habit 5-day course and the Mel Robbins “Best Decade Ever” course. I sure hope all this learning will help me get it together and get this weight off this year!! :D The potluck went OK. I made some bad choices but not as bad as I could have. Baby steps, right? OK, I'm getting up from the computer and going to workout. It's arm day!! :#
  • its_cleo
    its_cleo Posts: 732 Member
    Hey @TeresaW1020 that MFP group is lucky to have you as a team captain and moderator. I don’t think I could do something like that- partly the time commitment, and also sometimes people bug me too much lol.

    @mswatson0777 ju jitsu classes sound fun. I’ve had a few martial arts classes- it is tough! I always feel like I’m not fit enough for it. What are you taking in grad school? I miss school sometimes. I loved just learning. …I don’t feel excited for the new year either. It has also just started off badly for me. I guess it can’t get worse?

    @trooworld- great avoiding the vending machines. I find it helps me to avoid stuff like that when I know it is just emotional.

    Hey @fleetwitch welcome.

    @theslightedgeforever – the thing with restaurant tracking. I do find tracking calories makes it hard to be spontaneous…it’s one thing I don’t like, but I try to think if it’s once in a while it’s not a big deal…..I’m with you on cards. I got a bunch of xmas cards and I’m like it’s nice that you think of me but what do I do with all these? My dad used to save them all and would then use them as a decoration- like get a string and stretch across a wall and then hang the cards from the string. They looked kind of cool, as a kid I always liked seeing them. ……
    Yeah the avatar- thanks. I figured new year I needed a new look. And thanks for your thoughts about Griffin.

    @cbabie lack of sleep can also make people hungrier because they’re tireder. I experience that a lot.

    @joannadavison I have to go the dentist Wednesday too! Good luck.

    Well I feel kind of crappy today, took my poor cat to the vet yesterday to be put down. It was a difficult experience, I was just really upset. Didn’t sleep well. Today I’m supposed to work but I’m not doing much. He has a little bed, I don’t think I can throw it out. I will leave it for a while.

    On top of everything else, the night before I had to take Griffin to the vet, the police took someone down in front of my building. It was crazy, there were like 6 cop cars for this guy walking in the middle of the road yelling. He didn’t have his shirt on, I don’t know if he was on drugs or mentally ill or what. This was 10pm and it was snowing. I actually thought the police shot him but I don’t think they did so I don’t know what happened. He was walking toward the cop, and the cop was shouting but the guy just kept walking. Then I heard a pop and the guy went down. This was when I thought they shot him. Then there were like 6 cops on him on the ground. He was still shouting though, and they did put him in an ambulance, but the ambulance didn’t leave for like 10 or 15 mins, so I don’t think they shot him. They also didn’t tape off the area and if they had shot him I know there would have been an investigation. So I don’t know how they got him down though. It was scary, I live in an affluent area, but the city is just not safe anymore.

    I’m on track this week with exercise and calories but it has been a slog because I’m tired and emotional.

    Hope everyone else is doing better.
  • cbabie
    cbabie Posts: 1,723 Member
    Afternoon all, I am still not doing well on my eating today..but if I stay and don't eat anything else or eat light, I should be okay. I really have to work on this. My DGGD didn't want to go to bed last night, so it was a rough night. I think God created me for no sleep...NOT!! lOL

    @theslightedgeforever Yes I know I feel the same about cards and flowers, what do you do with them. I am sending cards because I want people to have that personal touch that is NOT electronic and know that I was thinking of them. I remember as a kid I used to make ornaments out of the cards. I wish I remembered how we folded them, they were cool. Kind of like an octagon.

    @its_cleo I too love your new picture! It's bright and cheery. I really am so sorry about Griffin. Just make sure you go through the grief and don't say..you sucked it up. That is not healthy. I know who cares what I think..LOL I speak from experience. :)

    @TeresaW1020 I told you I think we are alot alike. LOL . I know you can do this. You have the desire, you have your DH's support, You have us, it's all good this year.

    @mswatson0777 I so agree about sitting in the morning..YUM... I will let you do all the brazilian jiu jitsu....LOL

    @trooworld Great job on the no at work. It's hard to break our habits, but once we do, we move on to the next. You are in your groove right now. That is so sad about Hallmark. We really have lost some things with technology.

    @fleetwitch Welcome. Yea for the loss. That's a great job. Thank you for joining our group!

    Cbabie
  • JoDavo66
    JoDavo66 Posts: 526 Member
    @cbabie sorry things are stressful it doesn't help food focus at all- I caved & had a toasted tea-cake (like a large bread roll made with dried fruit which you toast!) In coffee shop where I met my girls after school- they finish at 4:30pm (library closes) & I was in meeting til 5 then had to drive thro rush hour. I was so tired & hungry I just needed something! :( Decluttering good for stress- gives me a buzz!!! Yup- lack of sleep doesn't help. Hugs on that.

    @theslightedgeforever yellow work out clothes sound cheerful:) my end goal is to buy some posh work out gear from the gym- at the mo I am way too wrinkley & flabby to wear what they sell.

    @fleetwitch I'm the same. I did WW between pregnancies & lost well. Joined when youngest was 3 & was almost to goal, for surgery a year later- yo-yo'd with life issues (complications from surgery, broken arm & torn rotator cuff that was missed, more surgery etc) but 4 years ago weight crept up & I struggled to turn it around . Joined gym, got more mobile, got trainer- got more mobile but weight results not great. Left WW for MFP- still struggled but new GP says I need to reduce carbs considerably & up protein by that %. Working on it- with me it's long drawn out perimenopause! Glad to see things are working for you.

    @trooworld well done on avoiding temptation (unlike me- avoided at work to sink later). Despite my toasted teacake I have 7 cals left today! :)
    Just don't blame me if you start craving that recipe!!!! 🤣

    @mswatson0777 In Sept my plan was 1-2lb a week, track (MFP & a pretty planner) & gym twice a week with some home sessions. Miserable fail. There was too much going on & was not consistent at all. That's why I've reset & broken goals down into baby steps with little changes. Thanks for thinking I' amazing & conscientious- I was ready to give up 4 years ago but a job popped up, literally 11th hour, I got it & I love this school. I've only ever worked in challenging areas (not the worst but certainly not easy), this school has such a supportive structure I can do much more in the lab/classroom. It's been in a transitional phase since before I started & it's great to use my former experience to help improve the school.
    The Ju-jitsu sounds fab. I really need to learn some similar exercise.

    @TeresaW1020 well done on moderator. I'm totally with you on baby steps. Read somewhere 4 weeks to make a difference, 8 weeks for friends to notice, 12 weeks for rest of world to notice but 1 day to decide to make that change. That's my thought for the month as I am to make changes. I haven't got a single day perfect yet, but apart from Sat, they are moving in the right direction. Habit tracker sounds a good idea if it's working for you.

    @its_cleo I'm with you on lack of sleep = hunger, apparently it's the cortisol hormone levels. I've made increasing sleep one of my goals. Will think of you when I'm at dentist! Oh my gosh re:cop encounter! I don't think anywhere is safe. Just after my sis & BiL moved in together they were washing dishes & there was a cop chase across their back garden- said it was like a movie. Where my youngest SiL lives a man was killed- a 14 year old punched him for being asked to be quiet!!! Drug running has an awful lot to answer for. Think positive- you're on track.

    I've had a long day, 1 slip up but it was OK with everything else. Made a very quick meal tonight. Tried out new recipe- loved it & very simple. I do like this new recipe planner. Chilling out now. The wind here is really wild & loud tonight.
  • nighthazel01
    nighthazel01 Posts: 57 Member
    Afternoon,

    I do so much better during the week. Everyday during the week I go for a brisk 1. 8 mile walk during my luch break. This helps so much, with my weight and mood. I try to exercise more when I get home, but it’s hard. I haven’t lost anything, but I feel I’m on track.

    @its_cleo I’m sorry to hear about your cat, as a pet owner I know it’s hard. Walking helps me when I’m feeling down.
  • theslightedgeforever
    theslightedgeforever Posts: 2,483 Member
    @fleetwitch Welcome to the group! Looks like you have found a plan that's working for you. Let us know how we can help if you hit a speed bump.

    @trooworld Woohoo on no cafes or vending machines. The old you would have done it. New you is standing strong. You asked me what do I do? I track it anyway before I sit down to eat. So I know how much I can have. If it's lunch, I'll eat the whole thing usually but dinner I have to see how many carbs I have left and then I cut it in half or whatever and take the rest home. What I'm learning not to do is just eat it and go over. In a way, tracking has become a control issue. I know I can make those numbers fit into that box.

    @mswatson0777 Yes, I like starting my morning with a book and cup of tea. My mom always had a saying, I like my own coffee pot. Which was her way of saying she liked her routine. Routines are good if they work for you and not against you. The majority of us have had routines that made us fat. Now we are working on routines that make us healthy. I'm glad you enjoy your jiu jitsu.

    @teresaw1020 Checking in: This is my AA meeting. Bit of advice, always put yourself first. Sometimes helping others lose weight can take up LOTS of time. I spent more time sitting at my computer making fun things to do to help others in a forum and track their weights and settle disputes and on and on it went and I gained 30 lbs. No lie. It was a gradual back and forth that I really didn't realize it. So leave time for cooking healthy meals and keep up with your exercise. So if you learn anything good, let us know. In my Mini Habits book right now it's talking about why dieting doesn't really work. The science behind it. "The crux of weight loss is whether or not you can sustain healthy lifestyle changes in the long term. Go about it the wrong way, and not only will you lose time, but you’ll also screw up your metabolism or your view of healthy food in the process."
    Guise, Stephen. Mini Habits for Weight Loss: Stop Dieting. Form New Habits.
    So potluck: Write down in your journal your bad choices. If you were rewriting that scene, how would your character have done differently? One of my response cards says, We can be loose with our food or thinner but we can't be both.

    @its_cleo It can always get worse. lol Never say that. I'm learning to be spontaneous and track. My body is tracking it whether or not I write it down. I've figured out my body wants to keep me fat. She likes being in that comfort zone. Not having to do anything, eat what she wants, she'll keep "trying" though. But new me has taken over the driving and that means I get to control the GPS. I'm sorry about Griffin. I still have Freckles pet carrier. It's been 5 years now I think. Oh, this will be the 6th year. OMG on the cops and all. Yes it's a crazy world.

    @cbabie I'm sorry you aren't getting enough sleep. Remember this too will pass and she'll be a teenager who doesn't want to get out of bed. I don't remember the ornaments so I can't help you. I'm sure mom wouldn't have let you put it on the tree with the red bulbs. lol Ask your brother. Then you can pass on the tradition to your DGGD.
  • theslightedgeforever
    theslightedgeforever Posts: 2,483 Member
    edited January 2020
    @joannadavison My friend is in York right now. She was saying, I can't believe it's 4 pm and getting dark. I laughed and told her that you had just told us that. I said eat a scone for me. So do you have protein bars over there or something else light and healthy you could carry with you for those moments you are stuck in traffic and just need a little something? Yaaay on 7 cals left. That's a big win. Now how many carbs do you have left, since that's what the dr is wanting you to look at.

    @nighthazel01 You deserve credit for the walking that you do on your lunch break. I've begun keeping a list in my journal everyday of things I deserve credit for that day. Sometimes it says not taking the second cookie when I really wanted it. Walking 15 min when I really wanted to walk 30. We really do make a lot of good choices through the day but our minds tend to just think about how we messed up. So now I keep a list to remind myself.

    Ok, that took awhile. Guess if I didn't talk so much....lol

    Red Day-Stayed OP 96/100 Exercise- Zip, Nada, Niente, Zero Busy with sil and didn't plan like I normally do. Tomorrow, putting myself first.

    January Week 1 goal: 3 glasses of water daily. Met goal 4/7 days
  • renaegry
    renaegry Posts: 1,256 Member
    @TeresaW1020 I love my AirPods. My kids big my that I spent the money on them. But so far was worth every penny. Hopefully they work good jogging outside this summer.

    @mswatson0777 No I haven’t checked that one out. Will add it to my list. Have a couple episodes left of Wentworth then I plan on getting into season 2 of You

    @nighthazel01 welcome

    @joannadavison I got my steps in yesterday. So far have done the treadmill twice this week and weights 1 day. Today is another weight day.

    @fleetwitch welcome

    Since the start back to reality been doing good. Official weigh in is tomorrow but so far down 3 lbs. I figured these first 5 lbs be easy since that’s what i put on over holidays. Been eating well. Logging in both mfp and WW. I still have Ww till April. Getting my walks in on the treadmill try for 3 days a week and 2 days of weights

    Hope everyone is doing well. Will try to check back in a few days. Still can’t seem to get in daily. Busy doing client book work at home and running with the kids in the evenings.
  • TeresaW1020
    TeresaW1020 Posts: 3,231 Member
    @its_cleo, I am so sorry for the loss of Griffin and your pain! Our pets are family and you just need to take time to feel all the feelings you have. Yikes how scary to have all that police drama right outside your home! Please take care of yourself! <3 Yeah, people can bug me too! I look at being on F2F as an exercise in self-control and patience. Plus, some of my team members on F2F are pretty darn awesome. ;)

    @cbabie, God did create you to sleep and fortunately he created babies to grow up and eventually sleep too. Hang in there my friend! <3

    @joannadavison, yes I read that before too. When I lost 50 lbs people did notice, but now they are used to seeing me the way I look now and I’m looking forward to getting the last 50 lbs off. Baby steps! Yes!! :)

    @theslightedgeforever, thank you for the good advice and I agree about putting myself first. I reached out and found two women to help with my team, which will make me feel less frantic about having to speak to them all every day. I simply don’t have the time for that! I agree with Stephen Guise and need to get that book! That is why I stopped doing Keto. I need a healthy approach to food that I can do for the rest of my life. And that means learning how to manage the potlucks. ;)


    Good morning! :) Today is grocery shopping day and I want to go to Ulta and spend my gift card money. But first I will do my workout and hope this trainer dude doesn't try to make me do any push-ups. Ugghhh those things are the worst!! Wednesday night church starts back tonight as well, so it's a full day. I also have to call my almost 77-year-old mother and see if I can convince her to move in with me. Long story but she needs to get out of my sister's house where she has been living for the last 6 years and come to me where she can have some peace. It will be a huge adjustment for hubby and me but we strongly believe that this is why we ended up with the house we now have. God working his way in our lives and us doing our best to be obedient. o:):#



  • mswatson0777
    mswatson0777 Posts: 290 Member
    @TheresaW1020 How cool that you're becoming a group leader! All the more motivation to keep killing it in the new year. I wish you the best with your Mom. That is a big transition, but it sounds like a very important one for everyone.

    @cbabie I know I struggle with eating when I'm sleep deprived too, hopefully you got more sleep last night!

    @its_cleo your new year did get off to a rough start! I wonder if they tased him or used a rubber bullet? For school, I'm studying higher education administration so I can finally have a degree in my field

    @trooworld Pizza is so hard to resist! And I can't believe people still fire guns in the air....people literally die from the bullets coming back down...yikes...

    @renaegry 3lbs down already is awesome! And I totally get the craziness, it's often why I can't check in over the weekend and can only do week day mornings before life kicks in

    @theslightedgeforever I love your Mom's saying! I was just listening to a Hidden Brain episode on the power of routines since many of our actions are automatic and willpower alone doesn't enact lasting change. Hopefully we can all shift our habits and routines so that we get positive results.

    @nighthazel01 I love lunchtime walks. I've had to give them up since becoming a returning student, but as soon as my lunch hours are no longer taken up with coursework, I'm back on the walking track!

    @joannadavison That is quite an aggressive goal! Hopefully spring will seem a bit more manageable. And having a supportive working environment is so important to becoming our best selves in the office or classroom. I'm glad you've found a great working environment.

    I was talking with one of my teammates yesterday and she is always an extremely chill and positive influence, but last night she was even more zen if that's possible. She didn't set a specific resolution, but she said that this is going to be her decade of excellence. She cited Lizzo's last decade of turning from homelessness and losing a parent to now having a top album and national fame and I thought it was a really powerful frame of mind and example.

    Why not have 2020 be the decade of excellence? I'll be the first person to say that my mindset has been pretty crummy so far, but why not embrace my inner zen, focus on making the most of each day (even when it feels like a grind), finding small moments of joy, and striving to end the decade in a better place than I started it? So here's to 2020 and the decade of excellence! May it bring physical health, professional success, and personal fulfillment to us all!
  • Mrsjenningsjr
    Mrsjenningsjr Posts: 149 Member
    Joining! I did WW a few years ago and found a bit of success. The point system was simple & I think I still have my WW calculator. Also, after WW I found MFP, was consistent with tracking and lost over 18 lbs. Gained it back but, motivated to keep it off this time!