@Mrsbell8well I have 4 dogs; 2 are Siberian huskys, 1 is an American eskimo and the other a shih tzu. I also have a cat and a guinea pig

wednesday checkin
food a little over still in weight loss zone
water on target
exercise still really tired went to bed as soon as I could

When for a run this morning it was slow and really hard.

1/8 steps 10903

@DanielleInProgresss - I am so sorry about your back and really hope that you feel better soon. I will get you moved to the cheer squad for this month. You won’t have to weigh in each week, but please feel free to post with us whenever you would like. We are here for you!

Wednesday Check In

Food - logged & completed 24 hr fast
Water - 1.5l
Exercise - 12438 steps including 55 minute walk

Yesterday was a good day, even though the weather got colder. Given how difficult the holidays were for us, we decided to take a beach vacation at the end of January. With these freezing temperatures, I am counting down the days...

@mrsbell8well - Illness will definitely throw the routine off. You will get back on track in no time!

@amdsandos - Sorry that you are still not feeling well. Try to take it easy!

@JillyBT - Boxing! That’s amazing! I used to box as part of my workouts and it is such great cardio!

@Zumba_Luvah - You have such a busy life! I am sorry about your mom getting injured and dealing with issues at your kids’ school is challenging I am sure. You have been doing great with your weight loss and fitness, so don’t give up!

@tryingagain5 - Great loss and great day yesterday! Good for you for choosing to have some extra sleep as that was not an easy decision. No doubt your trainer is revving this up this month, and he knows that you are ready for it!

@1theresamcvean - Great job getting yourself out for a walk on Tuesday! It is not easy in the winter. I love winter running, but don’t enjoy the walking as much, although I am trying to do it.

@ljdanny - You are doing great! Hope that your feet feel better, and that those appointments with the specialists go okay.

@timibotkin - Timi, I love your word for 2020! You are so strong and have stuck with this team and F2F despite the many challenges in your life. We are here for you and I really wish you all of the best this year!

@nstephenson01 - Omg, that barn building project really is too much. I hope that you feel better today! When the barn is finished, I think that your husband owes you a spa week or island vacation!

Happy birthday @sleepymom5!! Love that William surprised you with a visit. Have a great day! 🎉🎁🌷

@sleepymom5 Happy Birthday Pam!! I know you're going to have the best day since your son came for a surprise visit. Enjoy your time with hime!

Wednesday 1/9
Food: logged and under
Water: 80 oz
Exercise: 30 minute stationary bike, PT, strength and stretching

Good day yesterday! I am enjoying my time with William being here but I am still trying to stay on track. Besides Tuesday night I am doing well. Tonight we are just having pizza and salad. I didn't want to go out. It will be so nice to have everyone together. After all those years of having 5 kids running around, it is so funny how we don't have them all together very often. At least the ones who live close we do see. Today I am going to workout and do PT. That is about it. I am off to a late start too. I hope everyone has a nice day!

I forgot to tell you all between the BP and William coming home...I got an instapot/airfryer! I had $60 of Kohls cash that would have expired so I put it towards it. I hope I didn't get in over my head Lol!

@tryingagain5 Sounds like another good day! Dinner sounded delicious and healthy! I think that it was a good idea to listen to your body and get some sleep. I do know that OT pay is tempting but I think you made a smart decision this time.
@Zumba_Luvah Wow! You sure have a lot of pets! All those dog breeds are so beautiful! I had to look up the American eskimo. So beautiful! I love animals but know it is a lot of work along with the joy they bring you. So worth it though!
@JillyBT Another awesome day!! I used to like boxing with my trainer. It is tough but I found it to be fun too. It is nice to switch up the exercise once in a while.
@amsandos It is good that you are still watching what you eat with being ill. I hope you are starting to feel better. Don't push too much. xoxo
@Mrsbell8well I am so out of my routine too. I seriously did better during the holidays than I am doing now. Let's do this girl! Btw-I wish you lived closer for my BD cake too Lol! I just wouldn't be able to choose from all those delicious cakes you bake. (Actually I wish you lived closer for other reasons too, not just so you can cook and bake for me Lol!)
@brown6267 You do great with your daily steps! What is your goal?/
@DanielleInProgresss Oh no! Please rest and take care of yourself. As @Cafelelia said, please still feel free to check in. Sometimes even if you aren't trying to lose you still need some support. Hugs!
@Cafelelia What a good idea to take a beach vacation! Your family certainly could use it after the end of the year you all had. Where do people from Toronto go to the beach? Guess this time of year you have to fly south somewhere. How exciting to have something to look forward to. Thanks for the Birthday wishes too xoxo
@nstephenson01 I know that even though you know that a gain can be a number of things, I know it is still disappointing to see on the scale. Don't let that get you off track. Keep putting one foot in front of the other, the scale will cooperate at some point. Thanks for the Birthday wishes too. It is great having him home.
@jugar Thank you for the Birthday Wishes! I love that post too! Thanks for sharing!
@amytriesww Thank you! I am so excited he is home! It is nice to have everyone together.

Hello all, hope you are doing well! It is very chilly here today, was in the 20's this morning, brrrr!

Check-in for 1/8/20:
Food: under
Water: not sure
Exercise: DVD home workout with stepper & 8, 10 & 12lb dumbells
Steps: 18,104

I am feeling good! I started getting back on track at the end of December & have continued into the new year. I have not been perfect, but I am happy with how I have been doing. My new attitude is, it does not have to be all or nothing, if I eat a piece of chocolate or cookie, it does not mean my whole day is ruined & I should go completely off-track, it seems to be working. I know I can have something sweet whenever I want it, I do not need to eat it all in one sitting.

The only thing I really wanted to get back to was my workouts which was lacking during the holidays. I ma determined to get back to my daily workouts, it makes such a difference with my weigh-loss results. I did my DVD last night & I'm hitting the elliptical tonight at the gym. I am also back to strict 16:8 IF. In addition to the Stepbet, I also registered for a Biggest Loser challenge through my company. It is $60 to register & you get money weekly for percentage. I feel like this is another motivator. I am very busy, with my Fitbit challenges, the Stepbet, MFP, WW & now the Biggest Loser challenge, lol. If all these things don't get me back to goal, nothing will!

@sleepymom5 once you are WW Lifetime, they give you a code to use to get the Etools for free & the meetings are free, you have to weigh-in once a monthly and be within 2 pounds of your goal weight. I have not been to a meeting since 11/30, I will be back this Saturday, no excuses!!!

@Mrsbell8well your food always looks so good & healthy!

I hope you all have a wonderful day!

Check in for Wednesday
Food IF on track
Water good
Exercise 60 min walk, 15 min hulahoop
Steps 10.176

IF is going well.

Good evening team. What a good start to 2020.

- I have now been to three yoga classes at the super close "2 blocks" away studio. I love it! And they have very helpful class times. I am quite excited. Have now done 10 yoga classes in 10 days. I will end my streak today because of heavy work load next three days (12-14 hour days), but my shoulders and right hip could use a break
- Today as I was cooking Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas I noted how easy it was for me to use 90% of the can of enchilada sauce, 85% of the butternut squash, and 3/4 of the onion. A year ago I would have had to add those last bits to the recipe. Seems simple but to me points out my change in thinking to allow me to see food as fuel and "think thin" in allowing myself the freedom to throw things away. I also tried a square of a darker chocolate bar yesterday. Hated it. SPIT IT IN THE TRASH. No reason to have those calories. Threw the rest of the bar away too. I am in love with the power and freedom of not having to finish all food. I am a box checker, a completer, and a people pleaser. This is a hard earned skill.
- How are you all thinking thinner? I do think it starts with the thought processes. At least for me as they guide my decisions so often mindlessly.

@mrsbell8well - Yum on the oatmeal. I just ate some as my bedtime snack after reading your post. Mine is instant higher fiber cranberry almond and I add 100-120grams of blueberries or raspberries to it. Love oatmeal on a cold day. Thanks for sharing the recipes. I love to see them.

@zumbah_luvah - Thanks for sharing that photo of your dogs. I love it! I am a dog lover and this made me smile for sure.