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@trooworld I'm more of a digital person too.

@teresaw1020 Yes, the best "diet" is the one we can do in the best of times and the worst of times. I did learn though that two weeks of the present maint schedule messes with my head some so I'm going to alter it a bit for when I really do go on maintainence.

@mswatson0777 Unfortunately 9 lbs it was. I gained an additional 1.4 lbs over the next couple of days and then after a week 5 lbs were gone. But it took me almost 3 months to lose that remaining 5 lbs. Because I would go up and down on the same 2 lbs Crazy. I'm not doing that again. My friend went on a cruise recently and she did eat and try most everything she couldn't get back home and she did gain weight but it eventually came off. She said she wouldn't have done anything differently. I think being active on the cruise is very important. Temperature is relative isn't it.

Green Day-Stayed OP 228/238 carbs Exercise- 15 min of treadmill walking I wasn't going to do any but I was reviewing an old 100 day assignment from early Jan last year and it talked about me being committed or interested. The assignment was to go do something that shows I was committed. Since it was at the end of the night I chose 15 min of exercise. Go me!

January Week 3 goal: 3 glasses of water daily. Met goal 0/7 days

@TeresaW1020 Coworker happy hour went well! I decided I didn't want to drink and they had a cauliflower crust pizza on the menu so my calories were pretty decent. I do back to back classes a lot since 1 hour doesn't feel like enough when I'm trying to learn or drill a new skill (my weight issue is clearly food related lol)

@theslightedgeforever How frustrating with those pounds last year, I can see why you don't want to do it again! And I'll for sure be eating more than normal, but if it's something I can get at home I'll skip it and if it's something decadent I'll share it

@renaegry My goodness you're even colder than we are! And I love the show "You", I devoured season 2 in just a few days

Friday is HERE!!! I'm seriously so excited for my three day weekend of relaxation. At the end of it I'm sure I'll want to be around people, but for now it's MY WEEKEND! We got invited out to a few things after coworker happy hour last night but I stayed home, caught up on my readings for next week, and went to bed early. It was so dreamy. I even woke up refreshed and hit the elliptical this morning. Now I just have to survive today at work and I'm golden!

@TeresaW1020 great job on the weight coming down a week.

@mswatson077 it’s great you enjoy your fitness class so much. Having it be fun is a good motivation. I hope your cruise goes well. Yes the food can be a temptation, but just do active stuff and try not to over do it. Will you track calories while away? Enjoy your week!

@theslightedgeforever yeah the OCD thing might be age…I’m like that too, but I was always a bit OCD, I actually had tests done lol.


@joannadavison ouch on the root canal. I had one a few yrs ago. My procedures are done, both went ok. Good for you on skipping the temptation. I hope your hair looks great tomorrow. I increased my protein intake a lot over the last couple years, and it has been a good change I think.

@theslightedgeforever yeah usually I struggle with calories. It’s funny bc I am eating a ton less than I did all summer, but I weigh slightly more (5lbs more) and I can’t lose it. But I’m just focusing on the calories.

My wrist- I’m going for an xray next week. I saw a chiro and he said the wrist ligaments are damaged, so basically kind of like a wrist sprain I guess? So I have to see him a few times to try to push the healing along.

I’m feeling slightly better I think? I dunno yesterday was better, today seems a struggle again. But a couple days ago I managed to do my stair/hill circuit and that gave me a bit of a positive charge, that feeling of energy. That’s one of the reasons I love exercise, it really gives me an emotional boost.

Today is very cold here but sunny. I went for a run but I could only do half of my normal routine, not sure why. I also did some core this morning.

Good morning everyone! Happy Saturday. I weighed in this morning and I weigh exactly what I weighed last week. I guess that's better than gaining.

@TeresaW1020 Eh it's a bit better lately, but unfortunately, I don't have time to take long baths every night before bed so I can't see how that affects my sleep. I often take my FitBit off before I go to bed for that very reason! You sound like you've been busy!!! Congrats on the pound down woo hoo!!! I hope you had fun at dinner, too.

@mswatson0777 My January goals are going very well. I'm glad I kept them attainable/simple. It's what I needed: simple, attainable goals to give me some confidence. How are yours coming along? You should take an Epsom salts bath for that soreness! Look at me, I used to hate baths and now I'm touting their benefits lol. Enjoy your weekend!!!

@theslightedgeforever It's just easier, that way it's always with me. If I carry too many things, I forget something somewhere lol. Woo hoo to being COMMITTED!!! Good luck at your brunch, I hope it goes well.

@joannadavison Yes! Looking forward to it. Are you doing anything different with your hair or just getting it trimmed? I just got my hair done, cut and colored, and I had to go to one of my stylist's coworkers because my stylist is out on maternity leave. I tried to tell this new person how my stylist does my hair and I ended up with something totally different. I didn't like it at first, but now I do.

@its_cleo I've heard that about exercise, that it can really help lift mood.

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

@cbabie I am so sorry you are struggling so much with sleep. That is really awful! What is happening- do you just wake up or do you have to get up bc of your granddaughter?

@trooworld I've always heard epsom salts were good but they never do anything for me. But I'm not really a bath person I guess. I used to go to a gym that had a dry sauna and I loved that. I really miss it. ....it's so hard to switch hair dressers. I've had the same person for a few yrs. Last year she quit the salon she was with and went to a different one. I hard a time with it but finally decided to follow her lol. I told her I would stalk her to whereever salon she goes.

@theslightedgeforever how was your brunch?

Today I went for a run and it was good, felt stronger physically then yesterday. We had a blizzard here this afternoon so I had to get out in the morning before it was too bad. Then I went to the gym this aft and did a bit of arm work.

Still doing pretty good on calories this week.

@cbabie sleep is an important goal, but very challenging with a baby. Try taking catnaps during the day if you can't sleep all at once at night. Especially if your not feeling well.

@its_cleo - Wow, I'm inspired by your commitment to exercise.

@Joannadavison - Cleaning can be a good distraction.

Snow storm hit Friday night, so I stayed in all day yesterday. I caught up on a few things around the house and baked. I didn't eat what I baked, I left that for my DH and kids. I managed to stay on track food wise even though I was home all day. The struggle is real though.

Good morning everyone! I took a nice hot bubble bath before bed. I bought this thing from Amazon called the Better Bath Deep Water Bath that covers the overflow drain on your tub and allows you to put more water in the tub. It worked marvelously! Before using it, the tub only filled up not even halfway up your body. It was a nice bath and I felt like I slept better although FitBit only gave me a "72 Fair" score. I did get more deep sleep and more REM sleep so I don't know why it rated my sleep like that but oh well. On to what I am cooking this week:

The Best Pressure Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup + grilled cheese sandwiches
No Peek Chicken (a chicken and rice casserole)
Instant Pot 20 Minute Chicken Burrito Bowls
Greek Quesadillas
Instant Pot Porcupine Meatballs + steamed green beans

@cbabie That is NOT enough sleep! I do hope you can find a way to get in more sleep. It's so important, I know you know that. Yeah, I didn't like my cut at first but I'm getting used to it.

@its_cleo Up until last week, I wasn't a bath person lol. I understand that. It is hard to switch hairdressers, luckily this is only temporary until mine is back from maternity leave. That's good you followed yours to the new salon. Luckily, mine isn't going anywhere, she owns the salon! A blizzard...wow! It makes me want some hot chocolate.

@theslightedgeforever That's good you are sleeping so soundly. I sleep soundly, too, after a certain point. Yours probably is tighter than mine. Mine has a metal band I got from Amazon and it is loose. I am still tracking daily except I didn't track yesterday. :O That's a good idea to lower your water goal temporarily. You'll get it. I'm glad brunch was good.

@nighthazel01 Great job staying on track, WTG!

@TeresaW1020 Thank you! I'm sorry you are having trouble with your knees again. That stinks. It is good incentive.

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

@nighthazel01 Good for you for not eating all you baked and not snacking throughout the day. I have some banana bread on the counter I need to put in the freezer. Dh doesn't need to eat it all piece by piece.

@teresaw1020 I used to be able to not eat what I baked so I stopped baking. But I love to bake. So I've learned to have an initial piece of whatever it is or half depending and then I leave it alone. You are stronger than you think and you can tell and teach your mind to leave the baked goods alone until X. I like to have mine on the weekend normally.Usually I cut it in half so I can have some both days. Brunch was good. Some spinache quiche, an egg/cheese slider, and a pecan roll. I really wanted a second pecan roll but kept talking myself out of it. Because then I would have had to make some harder choices in the evening. Ouch on the knee pain.

@trooworld Oh on the metal band for fitbit. Mine is rubber like. I was thinking maybe I just have fatter arms than you do. It's possible. So back with tracking today and I'll go back to working on my water.

@its_cleo Suggestions on the water goal. I seem to not have a problem drinking my hot tea every day. lol So I'll keep working on this habit. Now tell me all the positive things about going to Iceland. What will you do, what will you see. From one anxious person to another, there will always be worries and fears. Our minds magnify them until we shut down and it cripples us. Yes Monkey's normal routine will be a bit different for two weeks but he/she will survive. Imagine yourself in a bad car accident that leaves you in the hospital all of a sudden for two weeks. Monkey would have to do the same thing but instead you are having a wonderful time in Iceland hiking or whatever types of thing you would do there. I would be hiking. lol You can get into car crashes just as easy as airplane crashes. Probably easier. I don't like to fly anymore because they've made it too unpleasant but I still do sometimes. When turbulence hits I imagine it like I saw explained on TV one day on Oprah. lol If you are in a boat and another boat goes by it will make waves so you bob up and down. Same thing for a plane. When other planes are flying above and around you like they do, it causes wind waves and the turbulence you feel is the bobbing up and down. So everytime I'm in a plane and it starts doing that I close my eyes and imagine I'm on a boat. lol

@cbabie I was sitting at brunch the other day and all the ladies were talking about their mothers and how they were in their 80's. One had just had to take away the car keys from her. I was sitting there thinking it would be nice to have a mother who is alive and my second thought was they didn't even make it to their 80's. Because of their lifestyle. I'm claiming Granny and Aunt Wilma's genes..........which probably means I also need to claim their lifestyle. So your to-do list, get baby back on schedule, turn the phone off while you sleep (I know a hard one for you) but it's doable. You didn't respond to ME. lol How did the apple raisin bread turn out?

@joannadavison Woohoo on the pounds you lost. That's awesome. Your little changes are working. My kids too have a greater risk of diabetes since they have it on both sides with their grandparents. But they don't listen to me so I'm trying to show them by my actions now. I don't know what Quorn is. It makes me think of a hybrid of corn and quinoa. Let me google it. I liked my fantasy version better. lol I have no idea if it's sold in the US but I bet if it is then Amazon will deliver it. lol I just checked Amazon. Yes but OMG so expensive. You could look for textured vegetable protein items. Amazon has it in chunks and minced. In a couple of weeks the ladies I had brunch with is doing a UK afternoon tea. I'm so excited for the scones. I said we all have to wear hats. Although I'm sure you all don't go around wearing hats for afternoon tea. lol I just like a good reason to wear my pretty red hat.

I went to a movie today (Bad Boys) and measured out each cup of popcorn I ate. Thank God for my friend who bought me those Fix21 containers. They come in so handy at the theater. I eat straight from the container and not the popcorn tub.

Low Yellow Day- Stayed OP 141/150 carbs. Exercise 45 min walking club at the mall.

@trooworld, that thing to cover up the overflow drain is genius! Glad you slept better and I don’t know how accurate the Fitbit really is. When I was wearing it there were times when it said that I didn’t sleep as well as I thought I had. I usually can tell how many times I get up to use the bathroom.

@its_cleo, glad your wrist is already starting to feel better! I hope it continues to heal. Yes, I have googled knee pain and doing squats. I learned proper form which was helping me. I think it’s mostly because I got stupid and started trying to jog in place and do jogging butt kicks during the warm-ups and then I upped my weights and doing the squats and lunges were just too much. I promised hubby to use wisdom going forth and remember my limitations. Or he will drag me to a doctor…and we all know THAT can’t happen!

@cbabie, well 12 more minutes is at least a start. I’m glad you are taking your health seriously. I am too!! I don’t want to be sick and old before my time. My husband turns 77 in May and I don’t see him as old at all. I do see it as my role to help us both stay healthy and active.

@joannadavison, Yayyyy on your 3 lb. loss!! Just keep it up and you will continue to see the results you want. I was reading about knee pain yesterday and some of the very exercise that are supposed to help can also hurt. It is a catch 22, isn’t it!

@theslightedgeforever, I’ve been wanting to see that movie. My mom loves going to the movies so when she moves in I might start going more often. I have those 21-Day Fix containers and like the for measuring and taking with too. I use them to measure out my nuts for my yogurt. Otherwise, I would eat wayyyy more than I should.

Good morning! It’s very cold today and for the rest of the week. Today is a normal Monday. Go to work, make a grocery list for tomorrow, and get my workout in. Making chicken quesadillas for dinner.