Cafelelia wrote: »

@annliz23 - I looked back at the posts and saw your weight posted. I am so sorry! Sunday was the day that I was at the hospital getting all of those tests, and I was quite out of it when I came home that evening. Sorry I missed that and it is now recorded!

It's ok I just was worried there was a cut off time but it's fine. Hope your results are ok.

My main goal this week was to simply stop the "quarantine creep" so I'll take this small loss. Putting my efforts towards eating healthier and getting enough sleep as it seems to help my attitude and outlook. Keeping from snacking remains a challenge. Its raining today but otherwise our weather has been pretty nice so I've been able to work in the yard. Made a trip to the local nursery to get ideas for my garden and picked up a couple of veggie plants but its too early to start planting yet. They're hanging out in the greenhouse keeping warm. I can't wait to start gardening!!

@annliz23 oh ouch... hope you feel better soon. I slipped on some ice the other day and in an effort to not fall tweaked my back. I've been nursing it the past few days. My neighbor who has the 5 poodles just got another puppy who is so cute. She's a beautiful liver brown color. Now I have a bad case of puppy fever.

@Cafelelia

At least your son is finding some humor in the midst of everything. I hope you get your results soon.

It sure was nice. Everyone was pleasantly surprised to get the bonus. It should show up in our bank account tomorrow. (we get paid on Friday)

The company I work for has about 5,000 employees so I think the company itself will be ok, just not all the individuals that work there based on the wording of the email. They still have orders coming in just not as many as normal because so many places are shut down. I'm grateful to even still have a job and will take it day by day for anything else that may happen.

The email also talked about other things that the company did to help out. They donated several ovens to a local hospital so they can sanitize their PPE and apparently have been making hand sanitizer. There was a couple other things too but now I can't remember what they were.

Checking in, I am definitely not feeling well. Latest theory is that my iron is low, it would explain all the symptoms I am getting. I was low in iron for years when I was vegetarian and I stopped eating most meat again about 6 months ago, but I was hopeful that the amount of vegetables and legumes etc that I eat would keep my iron okay. I don't think we're doing blood tests under this level of lockdown but I will contact my doctor for his opinion.

@Cafelelia happy to hear your test result was negative, I do hope you feel better soon.

@tryingagain5 Nice to get your bonus, and I think many people are grateful to have a job right now. My company has about 300 employees but reduction in force will effect about 50 for now. It's being global that hurts with manufacturing and customers overseas, plus shipping being a major factor and everywhere and everything shut down and out of our control.

@Cafelelia
I am glad that your test was negative.

It was nice that my company did what they could to help.

Yes, anything can happen. I'm just going to continue to be a good employee and do the best I can and hope for the best.

Fi45
PW 204.7
CE 205.2

I’m not focussed at all on my diet and it’s showing! I’m also not adding anything to your wonderful group 😞.

I’m going to take a break for a while. Thank you so much for all of your support and I’ll be back when I’m in a better headspace. Good luck everybody and please stay safe xx

Sleepymom5
Friday
PW 196.4
CW 201.6

@sleepymom5 so wonderful to hear Jim continues to improve. Take good care of yourself also. Hugs Pam xoxo

Sorry I am really behind on everyones posts. @hope002 your getting so skinny! My daughter is following more of a plan similar to yours and getting great results.
@gingerpwr I have not seen your weigh in posts in a while so I was shocked to see how much you have lost! I am so happy for you. That is the smallest I can recall seeing you post for your weight.
@sleepymom5 I am so happy Jim is doing better. putting that in to context it is more important than anything else right now. Keep doing one day at a time. Hang in there hugs!!!
@Cafelelia so glad you tested negative. I know you have been struggling for awhile. Hope your doing better.
Has anyone heard how Teresa is doing?

I have done the IF for 3 days. First day 14 and 16 the last 2 using the life app. I get home from work, eat dinner and maybe a treat then hit the app button to start the clock. It makes a big difference once that timer starts. All snacks are over. I have still been eating quite a bit and even had a gin and tonic last night. My weight keeps going down which thrills me since my pants were definitely feeling snug when I hit a very high weight of 152.4. I know people are kind and supportive but I don't want to see myself climbing back up that difficult challenge of trying to lose it again. I was back down to 148.4 this morning. Much much better. I don't know what I need to do at this time but for this week I am really comfortable doing the IF 16:8. I am doing a range between 11am-7pm.

I was really excited to be doing check ins daily with my daughter but I don't think that's going to work out. There's too much of a competitive energy that she doesn't need from her mom. I think it makes her feel like she is being judged. She hit one day that she weighed less than me then I went back down. For now I will just support her and check in daily with you all here.

Getting ready for another round of hideous long days next week. Trying to relax as much as possible until then.

Username: lennoncpa
Weigh in Week: week 4
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 134.2
Today's weight: 134.0
Weekly Steps: 45,425

Friday 4/24
Food:over
Water: 80 oz
Exercise: 30 minutes low intensity, 30 minutes medium intensity, 45 minute walk

I didn't do a lot with my day. Did a load of laundry, spent quite a while on the phone with a few people and texted a couple of others. Walked with my neighbor and saw another neighbor with his dog. We quite often see them, although we're usually going in the opposite direction. He has a golden retriever that is the most well behaved dog I've ever seen. He'll give her the command to go say hi and Lady will come running as fast as she can and she has the biggest smile on her face. It is really adorable!

04/24 steps 4438

Friday 4/24
Food: followed plan
Water: 64 oz
Exercise: 30 minutes stationary bike, PT, Stretching and strength

Good day yesterday. I made a plan and stuck with it. Today I will do the same. I am able to get on the computer because now that Jim is back in our bed, he sleeps in which is good. I am going to check on him when I am done here and if he isn't ready to get up, I am going to workout. Today we are getting together for an early dinner outside. Someone sent a honey baked ham dinner with all of the fixings AND 2 desserts. I am going to have containers so everyone can take the left overs home and we can throw out the desserts and fattening sides after. We are eating early because we want to make sure the temp is warm enough. We have plenty of room to spread out. It is weird not hugging but it is still nice to be together. We are still getting meals but not as many and the treats have stopped so I am happy about that. I seemed to be the only one eating them. Today, besides dinner, I plan to be like yesterday.

I am going to go back and read all that I missed soon. I am taking one step at a time right now.


@Fi45 Please stay! This is exactly when you need to stay with us.
@1theresamcvean Praying for you. Hope you are feeling better soon. Hugs!
@Cafelelia I am just going to keep saying thank you for all you do, hopefully I can start picking up a bit more very soon.
@nstephenson01 Thank you! Hugs!
@hope002 Another awesome loss! Wtg!
@Mrsbell8well Glad to see things are going well for you. When I do IF I feel the same way, for some reason when I hit that timer it is easier not to snack for me. Good luck. Enjoy your weekends, I am sure with everything going on, work is super busy. One of the first things Jim was worried about was getting to the bank (he had his partner go for him).
@srw32, @lennoncpa ,@brown6267 Nice losses ladies!!
@KUMEcyclingteam I am glad your Mom is doing better. I like the beard trimmed up but I don't think that accounts for your weight loss this week Lol!
@tryingagain5 You always seem to do so well with your exercise. You have such a dog friendly neighborhood too! I love hearing all the dog stories!
@GingerPwr Whoo hoo! That is awesome!! You got this!