Monday 3/2 check in
Food: logged and on track
Water: 64 oz
Exercise: 30 minute session with my trainer

Motivation Monday

Here I am out of control and taking control:

@Mrsbell8well I’m relieved to hear your mom is better. The hits just keep on coming for the sandwich h generation, huh? It sounds like you have a great team around you, that’s awesome. When we had my in laws with us, it was just us doing everything because my husband is essentially an only child (he had a brother who died at 19). The one advantage was that there was nobody to tell us we were doing it wrong!

@sleepymom5
No, I don't really think of myself on a "diet". Trying to have it be a lifestyle. Since I'm doing a calorie range I can eat whatever I want within the range, although there are times I've gone way outside that range and gained weight back. I do struggle at times, (with this past weekend being one of those times) then wonder if all the hard work is worth it. Since I don't have a husband or kids, I don't have anyone to be healthy for, except myself and at times think it's too much trouble to bother. I know that's silly because I should want to be healthy for me but that gets in my head sometimes. I think when I'm tired those thoughts creep up more. And since I've been extra tired lately that hasn't helped.

I signed up for more sessions with my trainer today so I will be continuing to work on it no matter what my head tells me. He does help a lot, continues to make the workouts harder and pushes me way past what I think I'm capable of doing.

Thanks for saying I'm an inspiration.😊 I don't really see myself that way.

The game night was fun. It sounds like we'll do it again sometime

I am so tired so I will check in tomorrow


@kirsten11872 You put in the work and now you are seeing results! Great job turning things around. You are starting March out strong!
@jedaschultz Nice loss! You and I have been hanging around the mid 190s too long! Let's make March the month we get to at least the lower 190s
@ljdanny I hope all went well with the epidural shot today and more importantly, I hope it works!
@rundgrenrocks Thanks for the intro. What a beautiful picture of your in laws. I agree, they were more glamorous back then.
@podperson01 Nice loss!! You are starting out March strong! What an exhausting day you had! I am sure it is freezing where you live too. Hope you were able to get a workout in and relax. Maybe on days like today you can do a walking video or something around your house.
@Mrsbell8well. Oh no! I hope your Mom is ok
@JillyBT What a great way to start March with a loss! Love your bitmoji! Don't ever feel bad about "complaining" on the board. There is so much that goes into weight loss and it all isn't just diet and exercise. Stress and life in general gets in the way sometimes and it is better to talk about it. Sometimes even better to talk to people removed from your situation.
@tryingagain5 Great day yesterday! I think the fact that you are thinking of this as a life style instead of a diet is exactly why I think you are going to do well maintaining. Hope you had a good night.
@1theresamcvean I am sorry to hear about your grandmother. She sounded like a great lady who lived a wonderful life. What a beautiful picture. Hugs! You must be emotionally and physically exhausted with everything you have been going through lately.
@GingerPwr Looks like another great day!

@1theresamcvean My heart goes out to you at this time. Your grandma must have got such comfort knowing there were loved ones waiting for her on the other side- especially her one true love. And such a beautiful photo. Take care xxx

@Cafelelia I would love to join the step challenge.

Monday check in

I was on plan yesterday, did 30 minutes on the bike and 15 minutes HIIT, and drank all of my water. I got less sleep than usual as I was up late dealing with these audit requests that I am getting from my professional body. I fulfilled all requests, which is great, but there will likely be follow up. I slept 2 hours less than I normally do, and I feel it this morning. I am not a nap person, but am really going to try to have a short one after lunch today.

@brown6267, @freeglerock and @Gingerpwr - You are knocking it out of the park with those steps! We are going to have quite the challenge this month!!

@timibotkin - That’s great that you are in for the challenge. I know that you post all of you steps in one post, so we will wait for that at the end of the week.

@sleepymom5 - I hear you about being so tired, omg.

@tryingagain5 - You are an inspiration! Having yourself as a reason to be healthy is a really good one, and I often list that on my plan. Plus you have to keep on being inspiring for all of us!!

@rundgrenrocks - People were really more glamorous back then! I love the photo of your in-laws and you are wonderful daughter-in-law for having taken care of them.

@1theresamcvean - I am so sorry for your loss and all of the grief and difficulties that you are experiencing. That is a lovely photo, and as a fellow Canadian, I totally got the 50 reference! My nonna also enjoyed a 50 while watching the horse races on tv on Saturday afternoons. None of us knew and it was her secret thing. She was a traditional, strict Catholic Italian nonna, so the image of her drinking beer and watching horses is hilarious! Love your Bitmoji!

@Mrsbell8well - I am sorry about your mom and hope that she is doing ok. Take care of yourself too, especially now that you are back to work!

@JillyBT - Fantastic loss and love your bitmoji! Thanks for the love!

@podperson1 - Outstanding loss and welcome to the team!!

@ljdanny - Hope that the shots went ok and they work. Fantastic that you are in the step challenge!

@jedaschultz - Great loss and you are doing great!

@kirsten11872 - Amazing that you are down 5 lbs and doing so well! Spring is coming and it is a great time for a reset!

Tuesday
@Phoebe112476

Wednesday
@GingerPwr
@tryingagain5
@amsandos
@Freeglerock

Thursday
@rundgrenrocks
@ljdanny

Late
@starcrystal3

Hello all! It is a warm day, might rain later, just loving it is not freezing outside!

3 successful days under my belt! I am feeling so good! The scale was down another pound this morning! I got home from work last night, did my workout, ate a light dinner & started my fast. I just feel so much better, not bloated or feeling overly full. I can even feel a little difference in my clothes, not digging in me. I keep telling myself how good I will feel at the end of the month if I keep following my plan. I keep thinking about the clothes that I will be able to fit back into. If I stay on track, I will be right where I want to be by summer.

Really trying to drink lots of water, I always drink a good amount, but I think I can increase.

Got in 23,324 steps! Walked with my friend at lunch, did laundry, plus my workout! Should be another high stepping day today, going to walk again at lunch, then the elliptical tonight!

@Mrsbell8well sorry to hear about your mom! Sounds like she is doing better!

@1theresamcvean so sorry for the loss of your grandmother! She sounds like a wonderful woman, very devoted to your grandfather! Love their picture! Also, sorry for all the loss you are experiencing! Keeping you in my prayers!

@sleepymom5 thanks, I am trying to make March an awesome month! We are going to have a great month! Love the picture of your kids, beautiful family! Also, can I participate in the step challenge, I usually get about 13-15k per day.

We are looking for a team motivator! There is no real job description and generally, motivators post encouragement or advice from time to time. You can make the job your own and a furry mascot’s costume is not required (although that would be cool!). If you are interested just post here to let us know.

Tuesday 3/2
Food: logged and on track
Water: 64 oz
Exercise: 15 minutes speed intervals on the treadmill, 30 minute session with my trainer

I was asked if I wanted to stay for OT today at 6:28. We get out at 6:30. They forgot to come around and ask. I said no. Even if I had been asked earlier I was going to say no for today. I'm guessing nobody stayed, by 6:28 everyone is ready to go home.

Had a good session with my trainer. He kept telling me I was doing great. He is really helpful for me. A couple of his other clients told me I was doing great too. It's nice to get that feedback from the others who see me at the gym.

Leaving soon to go to my book club and then to work after that.