I have a Fitbit. You can friend request me. My email is tdlj@hotmail.com. I love doing challenges. I also posted in the thread

daily check in Sunday 5 January
food on target
water not too good
exercsie none

I don't feel like I have been eating that well the past two days but I am not really logginng. I was surprised to find this am that my weight is the same so I am happy. I need to get back into the routine of logging. It just helps me stay in check. I was up too late, then slept too late and now I am rushing here. I have a doctor's appointment at 3 so I have to get showered and go. I don't like not exercising but I want to wait and see what the doctor says. Hopefully being on this medicine I can go back to my normal routine. Have a wonderful day everyone. I will check back in later.

@brown6267 It is easy to miss things on this thread. Never feel bad about asking! We will keep you posted about the step challenge.
@DanielleInProgresss Awesome goals! We will let you know about the weigh in day. I am sure it won't be a problem.
@tryingagain5 I always was thinking how nice it would be if we could have some kind of clothes exchange. Everyone is going into smaller sizes that may fit someone else. Too bad we all live so far. I am glad you got some so you don't need to shop as you get smaller. Mrs Bell always did really good at the thrift stores. I am going to do that, I think another 5 pounds or so I am going to need to go down a size.
@phoebe112476 I just love how you break everything down with your reflections and goals. I don't know why I have such a hard time doing that. I am going to sit down with a pad and read your post again and try to get a handle on mine Lol! I just avoid because I guess I don't know where to start. You really have been so inspiring to me and I love that you share so much with us. I have learned so much from you. I do like your idea with the weekly post, we want you to use whatever works for you. I am so happy you have stayed with us, you have been through and done so much in this past year or so and have remained focused throughout. xoxo
@twyla77 No worries about posting in Decembers thread, I just didn't want anyone to miss your introduction! I am glad that you liked my suggestion. After years of being hard on myself, I have noticed that just making little changes really do make a difference and are more sustainable.
@JillyBT Awesome Sunday!! You are starting 2020 off great!
@Freeglerock Something struck me that you said in your intro about how much you had to lose. I was a little more than you when I started and my goal is a little less than you (I figured I would see when I got closer if I was changing that goal) It is a lot to lose and it is daunting when you look at it. I make smaller goals. Now I want to get to 191 when I am "no longer obese" I will make another one after that. I also don't know if I had mentioned before the PNP podcasts. I really think you would benefit from them. She does curse a lot so not sure if you would like that. She teaches how making small steps that you will actually do actually add up. You should start her podcasts from the beginning. She does try to get you to join her "tribe" but there are so many podcasts and free stuff you really don't need to. I really think the little steps approach would work for all of your goals. I am losing slowly but I am losing. I usually go all in and get sick of it and gain so I find this to really work for me. I am with you with the getting up early too. I need to also. I know my day would go so much better if I did. I am in a bad loop since the holidays, I sleep in too late, go to bed too late then sleep in....I got to break it. Tonight I am going to bed at a normal hour! There I said it!
@pacsnc6 I love reading these introductions each month even though I know you. I never realized you had been in Alabama. I guess it was pretty hot there. I think you do well with exercise. You are very consistent. I don't think we all need to be athletes. I think if we keep ourselves moving and make a point to get consistent exercise in that is good.
@Cafelelia Oh no! I hope he doesn't have the flu. This seems like the worst time of year for sickness. I hope he is feeling better soon.
@amsandos You crack me up! I hope you can cancel if you are feeling sick. Sounds like you need your rest. Hope you feel better soon. I also think it is great that you are staying on track with your food and water while you aren't feeling well.
@1theresamcvean Another good day! You are doing so well! It is nice of your daughter to see your Mom when you can't make it there. Sounds like you raised a wonderful woman.
Good luck at your doctor's appointments!
@jedaschultz I think we just got through the most difficult time of the year. Sounds like you are already back on track so no worries! Keep it going! You really have been doing fantastic the past few months (or more!) I love your 2020 goals! This is going to be your year!
@dillyg08 That's ok! Enjoy your vacation!

Weekly Weigh in...

User ID: JillyBT
Week Number: 1
Previous weight: 161
Current weight: 162

Body fat went slightly down and muscle mass went slightly up. So I'll take that as a win

Doctor appointment went well. She is not totally convinced that I need to be on medication. I am on a very low dose so she wants me to continue for the next two weeks. She wants me to take the pill in the morning and then take my BP once in the afternoon. She said she wants to be sure I really need to be on the medicine before she puts me on it for good. I will see her again in 2 weeks. She thinks it could be up due to being on cold medicine and having more salt than usual. When I was at the shore I think I had french onion soup with every meal. I hope that is why it is high but I am not getting my hopes up. I have been in a bad sleeping routine lately so I am heading up to bed soon. Hope everyone has a good night!

Congratulations to @Cafelelia for being a new moderator! You will be an awesome addition to the moderators we have!
@pacsnc6 I hope the pool opens up soon. I know how much you enjoy your water aerobics. I would have thought it would be opened by now since the holidays are over.
@JillyBT Nice job! Always good to have muscle replace fat! How do you know the fat vs muscle? Do you have a special scale?
@ljdanny sounds like a successful two days. I am glad you fit in some exercise between work and your workshop. How funny that the wrapper said that! See you put the new me out into the universe
@Mrsbell8well I am so glad you sent a pic of what the slice looked like too! The cake and dinner looks delicious! Why is the kitchen closed? Taking a break or getting something fixed?
@tryingagain5 I am glad that you are seeing some improvement with the chiropractor. Hopefully being on a maintenance schedule things won't get as bad as they were. I like those workshops you are attending. I would be interested in all the topics you are going to. Let us know how you like those overnight oats tomorrow!

Monday check in:
Exercise - 30 minute sprints on treadmill
Food - logged, need to work on incorporating more veggies but did well on protein.

So, I messed my back up pretty bad at some point recently...and it's been getting progressively worse. I'm going to the chiropractor on Friday. But, until I feel better my workouts are going to be pretty light. I managed 30 minutes on the treadmill at 6% incline last night and will probably continue this through the week. Wish me luck

Monday check in
Food - logged & about 100 over
Water - 1.8 l
Exercise - 8 k steps & had to cancel trainer due to sick child

I was happy to be back in our routine yesterday, although the 6 am wake ups take some getting used to. Son #1 is still sick, it seems to be a flu but a very mild version. He had the flu shot, so I think that is what is happening. I was at the hockey arena again last night, so my eating was later than I would like for IF. Oh and our coffee maker broke this morning! Not a good time of year to be without coffee! We have a few great coffee spots just up the street, but I don’t usually don’t feel like running out in the cold at 6 am!

@amsandos - So sorry that you are sick, but look at your dedication still going to a trainer (and breathing germs on him/her)!

@1theresamcvean - I hope that your medical appointments went ok. You have such a supportive daughter and that is really sweet of her to visit her grandmother daily. I have not seen those new subway cars and will have to check them out!

@jedaschultz - That gain is not bad, considering the holidays and glad that you are back on track! Great monthly goals!

@dillyg08 - Thanks for the weigh in during your vacation! Where are you? Wherever it is, hope that you are having fun!

@sleepymom5 - Glad that you got that news from the doctor. My mother went through something similar a few years ago, and it turned out she did not need to be on the BP meds full time. She just needed to reduce her salt. Fingers crossed it is the same for you!

@pacsnc6 - Hope that the pool opens soon for you!

@JillyBT - More muscle is definitely a win!

@ljdanny - love the message in that chocolate wrapper!

@mrsbell8well - Yum!!!

@tryingagain5 - Glad that you back is doing better! That Make and Take workshop sounds so good!

@KatAdele - Great day!

@DanielleInProgresss - I really hope that your back feels better soon. Take it easy!

@Phoebe112476 - Fantastic loss! Are you at goal?

@33sandy1223 - You should have been added. We will make sure that happens today. Your weigh in day is Sunday and your starting weight was 200 lbs. Do you have an updated weight, or will you update us this coming Sunday?

Daily log in Monday 1/6
Food: not tracked but under
Water: 64 oz
Exercise: None
Yesterday was a good eating. I didn't exercise but other than that a good day. Today I am determined to get back to my normal routine. I am starting with baby steps. I will log my food, exercise 30 minutes, get over 64 oz water and get over 5K steps. I need to get back into making meals and not eating out. I am planning turkey tacos for tonight. I will have them even if no one else wants to. One day at a time. Little steps. I can do this!



@KatAdele Awesome day! I am with you, I need more veggies too. Hope you crush today too!
@JillyBT Great start to the week! How cool that the gym has that scale! I think those scales are getting more sophisticated and accurate. I feel like even if it isn't totally accurate, it is still a good tool for trends with your body composition. It also is a good motivator, if you have been doing well and gain, it helps to see that you have built muscle and fat has gone down
@DanielleInProgresss Oh no! Smart idea to scale the workouts back until you see the chiropractor. It is important to listen to your body. I hope it is nothing serious and you are feeling better soon.
@phoebe112476 Nice loss! You really got this!
@Cafelelia Oh not! Not the coffee maker! I hope that your son starts feeling better soon. Hopefully since he got the flu shot it will be a shorter duration. I have to say, I love your idea of checking of insightful for the weights. I used to have to check back and forth all the time before. The simple things in life Lol! Thanks for telling me about your Mom. I am hoping it is the sodium too. Maybe there is hope
@33sandy1223 I am glad that you joined! Don't forget we are here if you need anything. Checking in really helps!

Monday check in

food a little over still in the weightloss zone
water ontarget
exercise none

I felt absolutely rotten yesterday and struggled through at work. After the meeting with my coach I went home and straight at 9am to bed I work up at 6am. So I had a pretty big sleep. My coach is in the process of devising my new fitness schedule. I am making some changes which I am kinda looking forward to although it does mean saying good bye to some good people and some habits it is going to be strange for a while.

@phoebe112476 aww thanks it is good to be back

@sleepymom5 and @Cafelelia I meet the coach and he informed me that he had lurgy too and had been curtailing his ultra training. I went home and to bed.

- My compelling reason why this week: my health (for my girls)
- My mini goal this week: more controlled snacking at night. This is the only time of day I eat things off kids plates or take just a few bites of foods I don’t record when I log.
- How can I make weight loss easy this week: keep low calorie foods I love available, plan healthy meals
- Anticipated challenges for this week: none right now; regular week planned

This morning I went to have fasting labs done and got my first mammogram done. Focusing on my health. My reason why. I have never seriously considered IF, but this morning I thought often of not trying it! Ha!

I am now heading off to try my first yoga class at this place only 2 blocks from my house. Hoping I will love it. Keeping up my streak of one yoga class a day for now, this will be my 8th class in 8 days.

@Cafelelia - not quite at goal (145-150), but so close!

@Mrsbell8well - love the photos! Yum!