Good afternoon everyone! Yesterday was super busy for me which is why I didn’t check in. I had my weekly staff meeting at the church and we spent a lot of time trying to figure out what we can do to make Easter special when we are regulated to online only. My children’s pastor went out and bought brand new plastic eggs, Easter buckets, and candy that we filled for our kids in the church. She is going to go to their homes and hide the eggs for the kids to find. We wore gloves and were extra careful so that the parents wouldn’t have to worry. She has such a huge heart and we all just hate that we can’t be together for our usual Easter plans. But such is life! At least I don’t go to a crazy church where the pastor is defying the orders and putting his people at risk. Such recklessness makes me so mad! My husband is our church finance director and is trying to fill out the paperwork so we can get some of that relief money that the government is offering. We have six employees (including me) and we really want to keep our jobs and get paid. OK, I’m going to do some housework, so I don’t just end up sitting and watching the news. I can at least sweep and dust while watching the news. Be safe my friends!

@AustinRuadhain, that Afro Beat Workout looks fun abut hard!! I am simply not that coordinated. I’ll stick to my weights where they go slow and I can follow more easily. It looks super fun though!

@trooworld, glad that you had less stress and got on your spin bike for some exercise.

@mrmcgrath, nice weigh-in!! I am sorry that you will have rainy weather. I wish we would get some more rain and wash the pollen away.

@gunderw59, nice weigh-in!! Keep it up!

@Katmary71, how did the grocery shopping go? I went after lunch to Walmart to drop off a prescription for my mom and the place was mobbed! They had barriers set up to direct people going in and coming out. Crazy!! I then ran to Kroger and it was much better but still fairly busy. I’m going first thing Monday morning to do all of next week’s shopping. It makes me sad that shopping is now so stressful when it was usually one of my favorite activities.

@raleighgirl09, I think that it is great that you have a place on the coast to escape too! And I’m sure that you are being very responsible with how you get there. Bummer about the situation with your boss. Will you be able to smooth it over or will things fester and get worse? Don’t worry about that tiny blip on the scale. You got this!!

@trlong1308, welcome to the group!!! Please jump right in and let us get to know you better. We are a very supportive group.

Username: davors19
Weigh-in week: Week 1
Weigh-in day: Fri
Previous Weight: 275
Todays Weight: 275

jugar wrote: »

Time to think about those weigh-ins again! Still hoping to hear from:
@TeraBbreakingFree
@bethanie0825

Due Thursday:
@broncobuddee
@raleighgirl09
@gwamjtw91
@Sunshineplace

Thanks!

Sorry! My days keep slipping by me

Username- bethanie0825
Day - Tuesday
Previous - 232
Current - 231.2

@AustinRuadhain I watched the entire video, love when she says to paint the wall with your butt! I'm definitely going to try this tomorrow but can already tell I won't be able to move my hips like that! She's fun to watch.

@TeresaW1020 I love the idea of making things special for the kids. I was just talking to my dad about how we'll all be missing the things we look forward to with Easter. I went to the 99 cent store first, it actually has some decent produce (and a huge bag of lentils, score!). Walmart was the store that was out of most of what I needed so I just ordered their Equate protein drinks to be delivered, they're cheaper than Premiere Protein and exactly the same. Winco was more crowded than usual, people were either wearing masks or not giving anyone space at all, the latter was very frustrating. It's the first store I've been to that actually had chicken, no toilet paper or soup but I'm ok on both.

@its_cleo I'm glad you were able to talk to your therapist, it's good to touch base with someone impartial who also knows you well. The trainer idea sounds like an interesting idea, worth a try! I'm sorry to hear your achilles is still causing problems. I know for me the more intense workouts help mentally, it's hard for me to take a day off because I'm always cheered up by working out (even when I don't want to do it) and I sleep a lot better. Pork chops sound awesome! If you have a Winco brussel sprouts were one of the more affordable options today.

@AustinRuadhain aw, picturing a snuggly bird is precious right now! We had a bird growing up and it used to snuggle with my mom like that. I'd go with a pet too, right now one of my kittens is right next to me sleeping. He wouldn't let me pet him for the longest time and wouldn't lay by me (him and his brother were feral kittens), then all at once he decided he trusted me and started laying by me in bed and on the couch and likes being pet now. His brother checks in more often for shorter amounts of times then leaves (but he LOVES when the yoga mat comes out!) whereas Asher likes to hang out when I'm on the couch and sleep with me. He also likes laying in my path when I'm doing cardio.

@Shoop69 The most important thing is to take care of yourself, you didn't let us down. While I don't want this long-term I hope you fall into a rhythm that is more beneficial to your goals. I'm by myself and it gets lonely but after hearing my brother talk about how everyone's getting on his nerves I'm guessing both ways have it's challenges!

@KatMary71 and anyone else wanting a bit of fitness adventure on YouTube. The Kennedy Center has several videos in a series called "Five(ish) Minute Dance Lesson." I thought this was such fun!

https://youtu.be/Ewqq-3xJFdI

@TeresaW1020 I am glad, too! I think I would have popped if I had more! lol

@AustinRuadhain Thank you! It was! I survived the day, woo hoo!!! It's ironic that you ask about finding happy moments in your day. I was just thinking of that. I went outside our condo and took this picture of the wildflowers blooming because they did just that: they made me happy for a moment. I'm glad you were able to find a moment of happiness, too.

@Katmary71 Unfortunately I do not have dumbbells and I am trying like heck to buy some but they are all sold out online and in stores. Boo! But I can use some soup cans (not that they weigh a ton! lol). Thanks for the video link! I did a 2 mile yesterday and liked it. The Skinnytaste Sweet N Spicy Siracha Salmon sounds delicious!

Hello everyone! I survived yesterday and here I am to report in. I'm going out for groceries this morning (wish me luck). I don't have a face mask but I am wrapping a nice stylish scarf over my face so it should be pretty hard for me to breathe but at least if I'm sick I won't get anyone else sick. We had pita pizzas for dinner last night, that's our go-to dinner on Friday nights. Very easy and delicious. As mentioned to AustinRuadhain above, this is a picture of some wildflowers outside my condo, something to brighten your day.

For yesterday:
Calories: over/under? under
Water: over/under? over
Exercise: Leslie Sansone 2 mile video
Goals or Improvements for tomorrow (today): 52 oz of water

vegan4lyfe2012
Week 1
Saturday
PW: 192.6
CW: 195.6

I know this looks pretty bad, and 3 pounds is a lot, but TOM is visiting and I always gain about 3 to 5. Hopefully next week I see a decrease of more than 3 I will not be mad at myself. I will just keep dreaming of the day that menopause sets in

Debster634
Weigh in week: Week 1
Weigh-in day: Saturday
PW: 185
TW: 184.6
Too much sitting! My goal for upcoming week is: 1. Exercise every day
2. No eating after 8pm
I've cleaned the basement and made a nice little spot to exercise. I have weights so no more excuses now! Stick with it everyone!

@cbabie, good job on eating less PB. As I was emptying out the last of two jars for lunch today, I realized that I too might need to lay off the PB.

@its_cleo, you are so right that we will enjoy so much more the things we have had to give up when we are finally able to have them again. I was actually thinking of dropping one of the kid programs I volunteer for at the church before all this happened. Not now. I miss those kids soooo much and can’t wait to be back with them. And I know that you can’t wait to go out with your friends, meet up with your trainer, and of course watching lots of baseball. We will all get it back. We just need to be patient and stay safe.

@bethanie0825, another good weigh-in this week! Keep it up!

@AustinRuadhain, aww reading your description of your bird on your shoulder is so sweet and made me smile. One of my happy moments is when I’m playing with my dog Maggie Mae or watching her play with her toys. I don’t know if all dogs have an imagination when they play with their toys but my definitely does and it’s hysterical. And yes, I often have no idea what day it is and the scary thing is that I’m starting to not really care.

@Shoop69, it is a tough time for everyone!! Please don’t beat yourself up for having a small gain or for not posting a lot on the group. You do the best you can, and we will be here anytime you can pop on. Even if that is just to post your weekly weight.

@Katmary71, I just heard that Walmart is going to only allow so many people in their stores at a time. I think that is a good idea and they need to be stricter on how many of one thing people are allowed to buy. I have to go there on Monday for mom’s prescriptions and to do the week's grocery shopping. I’m going early!!

@trooworld, Wow girl!! What a great weigh-in. I know you did the happy dance! Those flowers are gorgeous!! How wonderful to have something so lovely to look at.

@vegain4lyfe2012, I always used to gain 3 to 5 lbs too when TOM came visiting and it was always right before my weigh-in. It will come down next week. And keep dreaming because menopause is awesome!!!

@Debster634, well at least you had a loss! And now you have some good goals for this coming week. Crush it!!


Good evening everyone! I had another day hanging out in my house. Like where else would I be? It was a gorgeous day so I got out a bit and played with the dog in the yard. She loves to run back and forth as fast as she can, which is very funny. Tomorrow, I'm going to attempt to give her a bath! She was due for one right when this virus thing happened and her groomer canceled. Wish me luck!

I did a good pilates workout and 30 minutes on my treadmill. I made a very yummy mushroom, spinach, bacon frittata for dinner. I started a new 2000 piece puzzle. And I watched a lot of news with the hope of seeing that this virus is almost over. Not yet! But I'm praying it will be soon. Stay safe my friends!!