Friday's Weigh Ins
@jmilner89
@KatAdele
Saturday's Weigh Ins
@lburch
@kirsten11872
@timibotkin
Late Weigh Ins
@twyla77
@dillyg08

On to week 2...
Sunday
@twyla77
@dillyg08
@cassiegetsfit2013
Monday
@33sandy1223
@starcrystal3
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx
@jedaschultz
@JillyBT
Tuesday
@Phoebe112476

@cafelelia
Thank you for your continued prayers. I can go for the next bloodwork on Friday. I was told if that's good I won't need a follow up with the doctor. I talked with someone from my church who has had anemia too and they never found out why he had it. One of my neighbors has also had it but I haven't talked with her much about it yet.

That's nice that you and your husband had a date night. I bet your boys enjoyed the dessert. Have fun at hockey.

@nstephenson01
That's a lot of snow. We got some overnight too but maybe 3 inches. They're also predicting another 1 to 3 inches for tomorrow but the last few times they predicted that we didn't get any so we"ll see. Keep on plugging along, like my trainer likes to tell me "progress not perfection"

@timibotkin
Nice loss!

@rundgrenrocks
It is hard to keep up with all the posts. Every time I get on the app there are so many posts to read, which is a good thing. That means we're all here for support. Nice your girls are home. Hope your husband feels better soon.

@kirsten11872
Nice loss! Enjoy your hockey game.

Whew - this chat just got so active when the weekend hit. Bear with me as I try to catch up!!!

@rosieposiesrl - Nice to meet you! Congrats on a very successful streak!

@Cafelelia - 5 books! Wow! I'm lucky if I can complete 1-2 each month. Oh and nice gif! I love Tina Fey and Amy Poehler! Laughter is a pretty good medicine for staying healthy, too

@GingerPwr - I have just over 2 months to train for my first 5k. My training app really has a major increase in my intervals this week and I'm a bit nervous. Have you been running long?

@sleepymom5 - Good to know you liked Seven Husbands! I appreciate book club bc it introduces me to books I've never heard of. PS Great job on water intake! AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

@phoebe112476 - Thanks for sharing your photos - they are so inspiring Last year, after losing about 25lbs myself I also struggled with hunger. Eventually I needed a break from weight loss and switched to maintenance for a while, but it was hard to make my way back. I'll be curious to hear how this progresses for you and what you find that works/doesn't work.

@lennoncpa - Nice to meet you! I'm inspired by your frame of mind

@tryingagain5 - Two book clubs, that's ambitious! I try to attend my monthly book club even when I don't finish a book; just to stay connected with everyone. I've also found audiobooks work well to help me finish faster as I can listen while I do housework. GREAT job on your fruits, veggies and water this week. Such great goals to track! I also love the motto from your trainer "progress, not perfection." So true!

Update: Today I am not hungry. Couldn’t even finish my dinner. Still have 400 calories left today. Thank goodness! It has been several days since I felt anything but starving. Hoping this lasts awhile. I haven’t felt hungry like that for a long long time and certainly not for most of my time in deficit.

@starcrystal3
Yes, 2 book clubs are difficult. I often don't get one of the books read but like you I go anyway. I've found I can't do audio books. I've tried before and it seems I pay more attention to what I'm doing rather than listening to the book.

Thanks, I've been working on those goals for a while. Some weeks are better than others.

I do have to remember "progress not perfection". He also like to use the term "baby steps"

@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx
That was me that asked. Those are definitely good reasons to stop.

I understand about struggling to keep up with all the conversations here. I'm having trouble with that too.

Saturday 2/8 check in
Food:not logged and over
Water: over 64 oz
Exercise: 40 minutes walk, 15 min stationary bike, PT, stretch and strength

I stuck to my drinking plan last night so I am happy with that. I didn't stick to my eating plan though but I am ok with it. I did look up the menu and planned what I was eating. What I didn't know is that this was a place that you shared. They had small portions and a different menu so we ordered a ton of stuff and had a little bite of everything. I am glad I did, I ate things I would have never tried. Everything was delicious. We also got steaks but I only had 1/3 of it. I also had a few bites of dessert, it was presented the same way. When I went home, I was full but not stuffed. Today's plan-lots of water, eating light, exercise. It is a beautiful day so I am going to walk outside. Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!

I noticed quite a few of you commenting how busy this thread is and how hard it is to keep up with all the posts. What I suggest is that you at least read the posts if you have time. I have really learned so much from just interacting with this group. If you can't read, there is a little bell on the top right hand side of the page next to the star and gear. It will show if anyone mentions you. You can hit that if you don't have time to read but don't want to miss if someone is commenting to you. If you can read the posts and comment, that is awesome. If you can't comment to everyone, don't stress over it. I don't want anyone to be overwhelmed. If there is something that you can suggest to someone that may help their issue, that is awesome, but if, not do not worry about commenting. We would love for everyone to post daily and comment but we know that life is busy and it is just unrealistic. The important thing is you have a place to come for help and support and lend your support or knowledge also. Hope this helps.




@Mrsbell8well It is understandable that you are feeling sad. You basically were cruising along and had the rug pulled out from under you. In the long run, this is just going to be a blip in the radar, you will be back to where you were. You aren't going to feel like this for the entire time you recover. Each day and week you are going to be feeling more like yourself. I know Molly has to work but can you plan a get away to the country house? Next week is president's weekend, maybe you can do a long weekend. How about making a plan for when you are recovered? How you are going to build yourself back up. You have time to do the things you usually don't have time for. Reading, doing your planner, maybe light organizing of something you didn't get to. Maybe even plan a trip for the future to go to while you have time to really research things. You have been taking care of your body and keeping it strong. Now you need to give it time to heal and recover. That is just as important as exercising. When your body is fully recovered, you are going to be amazed how good you feel. You are going to have more endurance with that pacemaker. On a different note- I am just curious, could your throat hurt from being intubated for surgery? I know that isn't uncommon.
@starcrystal3 It can be very active at times. I It is awesome to give and get support but don't get overwhelmed. If you don't have time, just post what you are up to and don't worry about responding.
@ljdanny Nice steps! One day was over 14,000! Awesome!
@phoebe112476 I am glad that hunger thing is gone. Sometimes you just need more fuel so hopefully that was all it was.
@tryingagain5 I like those videos for when you just need something quick (or not so quick) and don't want to go out. I also like them because you do get a ton of steps in. I am glad that the iron pills seem to be working. I was anemic when I was younger due to my period. I ended up having a uterine ablation and it took care of it. I didn't get my period after that so that is why I am having a little trouble figuring out where I am with this menopause stuff lol! Sounds like you had a nice weekend.
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx Nice day yesterday but sorry to hear that the pain is spiking. I am curious if you see a difference between non impact and exercises with impact and pain. I am not even sure if I am using the proper term. For example, do you have a better time on the stationary bike rather than walking on pavement or the beach?
@brown6267 Nice stepping! Hope things are well!
@lennoncpa. That sounds yummy! Great substitution with the veggies!

Day 8 - February 9th! Describe the imaginary character you need in your life to keep you on track. Where would they be? What would they do?


Here is the link-
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10783307/leaping-groundhogs-the-02-2020-questions-challenge#latest

CONGRATULATIONS to Team Downsizers for STAYING IN THE GREEN with 60.7%!!!



Stay focused and your team could be the winners next week!!