I’m so sorry, I forgot to weigh this morning. I’ll post results tomorrow xx

03/05 steps 3917

I love to bake as well as cook. This is one of my favorite baking recipes for muffins from Skinny Taste (I love her recipes, they are healthy and they always work!). My kids love them and so do I. This recipe is so adaptable and you can switch out ingredients. You can use all purpose flour instead of cake flour, less sugar, berries instead of chocolate chips, entire eggs instead of egg whites and change up the flour for gluten free, playing with the wet to dry proportions a bit.

I am so happy for another loss this week! I am starting out March strong! I also don't see an end in sight. I am feeling positive and am ready to keep this rolling!


@JillyBT Nice stepping! Do you mind re posting your steps for Sunday and Monday? I have Sunday as 4892 and no number for Monday. Sorry, I did look back through the thread but couldn't find it.
@Freeglerock That recipe looks delicious! I love one that is tried and true. It sounds like it is something that is definitely in your dinner rotation.
@Fi45 No problem! Thank you for telling us. Be sure to post tomorrow as Sunday is a new week. Hope all is going well
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx Sounds like you are still doing well even with your pain. I am glad you are still taking the steps you need to stay on track although I know it isn't easy. I am sure your son appreciates that you went on the trip so he could go. That sounds like a fun trip that he would have had to miss. If he doesn't appreciate it now, he will when he gets older. I forgot what a good baker you are! I remember you making some pretty awesome cakes in the past. Happy 15 to your son! Is he your oldest? Hugs and hope you are feeling better soon.
@rosiesposiesrl Nice loss! I am glad the scale was in your favor and you ended the week strong. I am not sure how often you check in but I am going to ask anyway. Why are you are going on a super restrictive diet? I know you have diabetes but I don't think that you need to be too restrictive. Maybe you can meet with a nutritionist or dietician? I am sure your doctor can recommend one. I know you need to eat differently since you have that diagnosis. Do you really want to be vegan and keto? If so, that is great. Keep it going. I like that you are making small steps to get there. If you don't think that is really what you want and if you are having a hard time with adjusting to the restrictions why don't you sit down and really focus on what you want and where you want to be. Make some changes but stuff you will be able to do. If you need to dial back on the carbs, start with the bread,pasta and sweets, once you get that down, cut back on the fruit and potatoes etc. I can't really say too much because I don't know what you eat now and I don't know what your sugars are like. That is why I recommended a dietician or nutritionist. I just know it is harder to stick to a plan that is too restrictive. It also may help to make your diet not be another thing you are stressing over. Maybe try to make a plan that you are willing to live with the rest of your life that also takes into consideration your diabetes and make some changes to move towards that. These are just things for you consider if the restrictions aren't working. Like I said, you may be happy with going vegan and keto and that is absolutely fine. It is whatever works for you. I just want you to know there are other options out there. Hugs my friend. I know it isn't easy. Hope you start feeling better soon too. Have a great week. xo
@Cafelelia I am glad you are making those changes while your mom is still independent. My mom wouldn't let my brother be involved but thankfully had him as POA. She went 6 months without paying bills and no one knew it. We were lucky water and electric was on automatic bill pay. Her lawn person still cut the grass even though she wasn't paying. I will never forget her. What an awesome person. Good luck with everything. Love the muffin recipe. I think I am going to get on my phone and screen shot some of these recipes. I also like the idea of throwing in berries too!
@lennoncpa You have been doing so well! Another nice loss! Guess tax season is agreeing with you!

pacsnc6
Friday weigh in
Week 1
PW; 161.1
CW: 160.3

saw a doctor this morning - going for tests this afternoon

Hello & TGIF!! So happy the weekend is here! I am feeling good! This week has been very successful! My food & exercise have been on point! As of this morning I am 8 pounds down since Saturday, very excited! I still have one more day before I weigh-in, I am hoping I may drop a little more, but I am very happy with 8 pounds, just hoping I do not gain, but even if I go up a pound by tomorrow, it will still be a very good weigh-in!

Back to the gym again tonight. Eating healthy, on track! I feel so much better after just one week of getting back to my regular routine. I am hoping to see the 160's within the next 2 weeks, it has been a long time since I have seen that number on the scale.

Do not forget to change your clocks ahead an hour this weekend. I hate losing the hour, but I love that it stays light out much later.

@ljdanny feel better!

@sleepymom5 thanks! I am hoping he is not too resistant, but I know him, he is stubborn! My husband wants us to go, we are very frustrated and it is draining!

Thursday, 3/5/20 Steps: 23,512

Have a wonderful day & weekend!

Thursday 3/5
Food: a little over
Water: 64 oz
Exercise: 20 minutes speed intervals

Friday 3/6
Food: good
Water: 48 oz
Exercise: rest day

I have to work tonight so I slept all day but am still tired. I"ll have 12 hours OT this week so that will be nice on the paycheck.

Going to take a nap before going to work. We were already told we have to go in to work 2 hours early on Sunday night.

I'm not sure why the building I'm in is so busy when another building doesn't have enough work. They've been sending some of those employees to my building so they can still work. I'm thinking that will be less OT for 3rd shift but that's ok. I've worked a lot of OT since before Christmas.

Friday 3/6
Food: logged and on track
Water: 88 oz
Exercise: 10 stationary bike, 10 elliptical, 10 treadmill. PT, strength and stretching

A good day today. I just didn't feel like working out so I talked myself into doing 10 min of the 3 different machines It made the time go a lot faster. I did get a really good strength workout in. Food was on point and really good with water. I am going to see a band tomorrow afternoon. I assumed it was at night when I accepted. I am not sure what is going on for dinner but I will just order the healthiest and eat until satisfied. I also will have no more than 3 drinks. Sunday I am meeting friends in North Jersey so I have about a 2 hour drive each way. Not sure what time but I plan to workout first. I am also going to eat the healthiest there. I won't have more than 1 drink because I have a long ride back and don't want to be tired. Hope everyone has a nice weekend planned. I will check in with you all tomorrow!

@pacsnc6 I am glad you are going to see that doctor. I hope you are feeling better soon.
@podperson1 The liquid calories get me too! Lol! The Shakshuka looks delicious (and a little like an angry owl Lol!)
@kirsten11872 Doesn't it feel good to have turned things around. What an amazing week which I am sure will show on the scale.
@hope002 Not a bad weigh in. You did well on vacation and with the pictures you showed, it looks like you must have lost fat. You are doing fabulous!
@tryingagain5 Sounds like you have had two good days. I thought you usually had off Fridays. You are right, it will be a nice paycheck at least. Have a good night.
@amsandos I agree, even little changes are progress. You are doing well. I also like your plan for tomorrow. You included wine and candy which is good. You planned them so no drama and you can enjoy them. Good job!
@KUMEcyclingteam Yes you did have a gain but you can turn it around. You got this!!

@sleepymom5 I agree, I feel so good! Got home from work, went to the gym, food shopped & now I’m in my pjs, having a cup of tea & watching Friends. Trying to relax, but the puppy is not having it, lol. Where are you going in North Jersey, that’s where I live.

@1theresamcvean I am so so sorry to hear your news. Cherish those happy memories. I am sending you a big hug. xxx

I’m really far behind on posts. I will try to catch up.
It’s been a very intense fun week at work. Very productive. I manage 2 branches and 10 employees. Getting everything and everyone back on track. We’re getting there. It feels good to be back at work and making a difference.