Week #: 1
Weigh-In Day: Friday
PW: 169.90 Kg / 154.10 lbs
CW: 168.80 Kg / 151.68 lbs

1Kg lost & 12Kg to go! If I could choose a word for the year, it would be “CELEBRATE” – I want to make the most of every beautiful moment of every day!

@twyla77 – Cool, I’m also 5’3 & totally agree that 124lbs definitely looked the best too. I wish my weight went to my boobs, I seem to be suck looking like a 13 year old! Only I didn’t have muscles then either (couldn’t exercise back then), so this time I’m tacking on an extra 1kg to my goal & aiming for 57Kg/125.66 lbs – hopefully I’ll be super fit & healthy this time round! Enjoy the journey!

@Mrsbell8well – Wow didn’t know they had a “vegan friendly Baileys with almond milk” definitely buying this for hubby! Pretty awesome snow, great pics – it’s middle of summer here in Australia! That oatmeal sounds super yummy & perfect comfort food to me! I love the steel cut ones (so I can kind of activate them) but they take longer to cook.

@Cafelelia – Oh I hope your leg improves! Would a Remedial Massage Therapist be any good to either soften the muscle or release some tension surrounding muscles, or maybe the physio already covers that I guess... I’m allergic to caffeine but Coffee & Chocolate always smells so incredible, I’d love it if they made aromatherapy scents from it, hehe!

@nstephenson01 – Wow! Working out before a surprise barn build! That’s totally understandable to feel like that with such an overload, you are amazing & I wish I was able to do that, but still - ouch!! Plus side, you still thoroughly built up some muscles with all the work & the more muscles the more calories burned & energy – so I guess money in the bank!? I love your daily outlook “another day to make a good day!” Too right! (I’m stealing that for my motivations collection!) 😊 Also, a massage therapist told me once that ridiculously overdoing your normal exercise can sometimes cause a bit of water retention while it heals, so that can be a temporary weight fluctuation too?

@timibotkin – Yes, I’m totally with you on that “enjoying every moment” each day is so beautiful!

@sleepymom5 – Awww, the William surprise visit! Enjoy! Ooo air-fryer sounds healthy – I’ve never tried one before, sounds like a fantastic idea!! I’m #7 of 7 kids, & I so miss getting together on the farm growing up, but nobody sees each other anymore! We used to have so much fun with bonfires & marshmellows, etc. Good times & great memories! 😊 Have a fantastic time together!

@kirsten11872 – Yes! Great attitude! I used to be an “all or nothing” person & sometimes areas still am, but it’s awesome trying to be free from that. Often the stress & guilt can put your body in a ‘stress response’ state that makes it more difficult to loose weight; but on the other hand, if you choose to have something ‘naughty’ really ENJOY every bit of it cuz the opposite is true too, when your body is in ‘rest & repair’ mode this is more conducive to weight loss, not to mention far more FUN, esp when life has enough stresses! Sounds like you are having awesome success & you’re on fire with the workouts & challenges – way to go!!! I used to do IF (eating within 4Hr window daily & have a 1/wk 36hr fast) & loved it soo much, there are some great benefits (even found it good for healing my digestion that didn’t work & so painful! Then suddenly after a 36Hr fast it did!) – then I found out I’m hypoglycemic & can’t do that at the moment. Enjoy!

@Zumba_Luvah – Aaaw! Those fur babies are totally gorgeous!!!

@phoebe112476 – Hey, sounds like your mindset is definitely empowering you! I agree most things start in the mind; thoughts become emotions becoming actions, personalities & lifestyles… I struggle not finishing what’s on my plate, I think that comes from childhood (or face the wrath of mummy who always loaded it up! I used to love having the dog under the table, haha!) – so this year I’ve gotten around that by, as soon as I finish preparing meals (all calorie counted) I divide them into 2-3 small serves & put others in the fridge for ‘if I feel like it’… I’m surprised that I’m often full for a couple of hours after anyhow & never even hungry through the day as all my meals become snacks! Woohoo!!

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

01/09 steps 12,146

Thursday 1/9 check in
Food: logged and on track
Water: 64 oz
Exercise: rest day

I was asked if I wanted to stay late for OT, I was thinking no but yes is what came out of my mouth.🙄 It will be really nice on my paycheck but it did mess up my day. I didn't get to bed until almost 10 (it's usually between 8 and 8:30). I was going to get up early enough to go to the gym but was tired when the alarm went off so I reset it and went back to sleep. I had just enough time to eat and get my things for work since I had to volunteer at 6.

We've had a couple of weeks off because of the holidays so it was nice to go back and see the little kids again. I got hugs from the two sisters who seem to have attached themselves to me. That always makes me feel pretty good. After I went for coffee with a friend who also volunteers there and right after that off to work.

pacsnc6
Friday weigh in
week 1
pw: 162.9
cw: 161.8

Username: lennoncpa
Weigh in Week: week 1
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 142.3
Today's weight: 142.8
Weekly Steps: 72,676

Cafelelia
Week 1
Friday
PW - 150.0
CW - 150.1

thursday check in

food on target
water not sure
exericise 36 min run ( brisk walk according to my app! rude!)

I don't know where today has gone. I need to find a time so that I can get into a routine of posting. Going for a pub meal later with friends. Have checked in the menu and have a couple of options.

Ugh! Not the best weigh in but I am hoping most of it is from last night. We ended up going to the bar. I did ok eating but I am sure with the alcohol and sodium my weight is up. I guess I will see how it balances out in the next two days. William leaves in a few hours and then we are going to my niece's basket ball game so I am will have to catch up later.

@phoebe112476 Hmmm I like your post. How am I thinking thinner? I often think about the difference of dieting vs maintaining. The hope is that we NOT diet but that we make lifestyle changes that transition us smoothly through life even after we hit the goal. It was a very different energy dieting than it is now. But I have to say I have made many lifestyle "thinner thinking" changes. Going vegan and caffeine free were huge changes for me. Falling in love with exercise especially daily yoga was also a game changer. They are a natural part of my life. It is foreign to think about wearing the same size from here on out. All my clothes fit. I don't plan to go up or down in size. Imagine that concept! The other night Molly and I were on our own for dinner. I had come home late. She piled up a plate of pasta pan fried in oil with a side of sour dough bread. I made an obscenely huge salad (the one I posted the other day) and the difference in our 2 meals was telling. And it is what I prefer. I go crazy thinking about roasting mushrooms (oil free) and other yummy vegetables. A ripe mango and perfectly crisp apple makes me gleeful! appreciating my excellent health, tiny clothes, fresh meals, active body and tremendous gratitude for all of these things IS my thin thinking. Posting daily or as often as I can has also become a natural part of my life. I love receiving and giving support.
@gingerpwr glad you got your app working. And welcome back into the 140"s.
@tryingagain5 it's amazing to me that you also find time to volunteer and share meals with friends. I love your attempt to keep a balanced life.
@amytriesww that sounds disappointing but also really wise to take care of your needs. It is just a small window that you will have to sit out on the sidelines. It feels like there are a lot of us slowly moving through January. Our old mentality would be to beat ourselves up that we were not raring to go on January 1st. Or stubbornly doing what ever we had set out to do. There is wisdom in honoring the natural flow of life and taking care of our primary needs. And sometimes that means resting to heal.
@pacsnc6 are those the 150's calling your name? I think so! I am a puzzle girl myself. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
@lennoncpa I was staring at your posted weight and it occurred to me just how close you are to the 130's! We are the same weight. Did you say you were 5'3? I am 5'4.
@Zumba_Luvah ok now you have to tell us their names. Lula Mae was supposed to be about 50-55 pounds. Imagine our surprise when she hit 180 at her last weigh in. she may need to join our group lol.

Hi @sleepymom5 apologies, we’ve been traveling this week and wasn’t able to weigh in. Just weighted and at 147lbs.

Hello & TGIF!!! It has warmed up today & is supposed to be in the 60's over the weekend. This weather is crazy!

1/9/2020 check-in:
Food: Logged & under
Water: I think around 64 ounces - I am bad at keeping track of my water intake
Exercise: hour on the elliptical
Steps: 24,729

All is going very well this week! I definitely think all the challenges I'm in is helping, keeping me motivated, I am very competitive, lol. I am really focused on staying on track this weekend, I am going to do it! Tonight I am getting together with the girls. We are going to my friend's house, I am making guac, she is going to have a veggie platter, shrimp cocktail, & we are trying a roasted Brussel Sprout recipe. There will be lots of healthy options. I will probably have one glass of wine. I will eat light during the day so I can enjoy later. Tomorrow I am meeting another friend for dinner at a restaurant. The place looks really nice & also seems to have a lot of healthy choices, lots of seafood. I will try to eat one small meal before meeting her or fast until dinner. I will not get to the gym tonight, but I am ok with it, I will workout tomorrow morning before my WW meeting.

@Mrsbell8well I'm sure your cake would be delicious! I agree, this is a lifestyle, there is no end to this journey, just maintenance, which is not easy! You seem to be doing well!

@phoebe112476 great job with yoga! My thinner thinking is that I am changing my mind-set from all or nothing to a more relaxed way of thinking. Taking it day by day!

@rosieposiesrl I like IF, it helps keep me on track! That all or nothing mind-set is what screws up my success. I am trying to change my way if thinking.

@amytriesww Feel better!

@Cafelelia Enjoy the hockey games! Sounds like you will be busy! Feel better!

@sleepymom5 sounds like you enjoyed your birthday!

Have a wonderful day & weekend!

Here are my steps starting from Sunday.

Happy birthday @sleepymom5 fornywsterday

Check in for Thursday and friday. I had already written Thursday's but it didn't upload

Thursday

Food a little over
Water on target
Exercise 36 min run (recorded on my app as a brisk walk! Harsh app harsh)

Friday
Food over but still in weight loss zone
Water not too sure
Exercise 25 sstrengthen conditioning at gym.

Went to the pub for a meal with friends the first pub we had planned to visit was rammed so we went to another it was way nicer and the food was better. I have got my workout plan from my trainer. I am like right I am ready to do this let's go. I hope this message saves

@Cafelelia I want to join the apple watch step tracking. Here are my numbers through Thursday. I'll log in later for today as I am in Southern California, I still have time to add to my step count.....
Sunday: 12,867
Monday: 11,102
Tuesday: 15,224
Wednesday: 8,117
Thursday: 11,451