Hey all- having a bad week emotionally as others have mentioned. Have now had 3 "habitless" days which we all know leads to no good. Tomorrow we are going to spend the day driving and packing up my son's dorm room. Will work on getting my head back together on the drive and then get started on a new week. I feel like this whole process is kind of like Jenga- you get things stacked up just right and then it falls over (or maybe I knock it over myself?) and you have to start anew. Some bricks stay standing and I will take them to start with my rebuild.

@its_cleo- you'll be missed!

@Katmary71, ginger root cinnamon stick tea sounds awesome! Where do you get it? I add those True Lemon packets to my water. I also drink a tremendous amount of plain and naturally flavored sparkling waters.

@Cornanda, you just had me go look at my habit tracker and it’s been over two days since I tracked. I said I was going to redo my tiny habits and haven’t yet. I love your Jenga analogy and the secret is that we don’t give up. We rebuild. As many times as it takes!!

@vegan4lyfe2012, I can totally understand how re-damaging your ankle would make you upset. I had a friend who had to have major bone surgery on her ankle, so I know you are not wanting to do that. But you also have to take care of yourself for the long haul. Please come vent anytime.

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What do you do to help make sure you drink enough water?

Like I wrote to Katmary71, I drink a ton of sparkling water. I use those True Lemon packets a couple of times a day too. I always down 24 oz. of water first thing in the morning before leaving the bathroom. I drink water with my meals and sip on it while watching TV. I drink three cups of coffee a day and the rest of the time its water. Well, occasionally there might be a Diet Coke, a bottle of beer, or a glass (or three) of red wine thrown in. Just NOT all at once!


Hey Team! Today was the 10th week of watching online church and we have another five weeks to go. We are planning to go back on June 28th and I can't wait!!! It will be hard not to hug my friends but at least we can see each other. Hubby and I went for a drive today and got Starbucks iced coffee. The weather is so nice that we had to get out for a while. Today was an off day from my Barre workouts so I did a 40-minute treadmill walk. My eating was on point today and the scale was down a tiny bit this morning. Maybe it will be down a bit more tomorrow.

Username: gberin
Weigh-in week: Week 3
Weigh-in day: Sat
Previous Weight: 191
Todays Weight: 188

Things are going great with my new adopted dog. It's day 3 with him.

I recently have been getting bored. I am living alone and not by choice, I really need a roommate.

Also, I was looking into becoming an egg donor and found out that I am disqualified at some places because of my bmi, kind of a nasty shock. It felt like someone was telling me that my life is not worth living because of my weight! I know they don't mean that, but still! Also, for most of my life I have weighed about 30 -40 lbs less than I do now. Anyway, I'm choosing to be thick-skinned about it.

raleighgirl09
Sunday check in

Hey gang! Late check in - I am visiting family this week but at least reading posts each night. => I had a less than stellar day of eating....kind of on purpose as the day wore on. I started with indulging in snacks that were laid out - not a lot but, still. Great veggie and chicken dinner but then some chocolates and cheese after dinner so, there's that. Water and sleep have been great and above average steps - I'm in the mountains of NC so lots of tough hills each day on two walks. I'm job hunting while here, seeing as how it's all online anyway, have even had an interview. I hope everyone has a great start to the week tomorrow!

Well done us!

Trying to get on the tracker later. I've been trying to keep notes on my phone instead and most days 100% targets achieved!

Weigh in day Monday

Last week 159lbs
This week 157lbs

Our PM Boris wants us to watch our weight, so as my inspiration I will be thinking of him when it comes to the useless fat I want to shift! ;-P

@Katmary71 Your cinnamon stick tea sounds yummy! I love the Sweet and Spicy from Good Earth, it's my favorite.

Hello everyone! I had a good day yesterday. My sister-in-law is training to be a Kundalini yoga instructor and gave me a private class over Zoom. I hadn't done a full hour of yoga in a long time, so it left me very sore all day. By the time supper rolled around, I had to face cleaning the lunch dishes + cooking and I just didn't have the energy. My husband was too tired to do it, too, so we decided to order delivery Poke bowls. Not a bad choice if you have to order delivery.

Tiny habits checkin:
1 minute of exercise: Yes
Focus for 5 minutes on Photoshop tutorials: No
I will track my food for the day: Yes

Sunday
Calories: over/under: over
Water: over/under even
Exercise: Walk with dog and husband, yoga
Goals or Improvements for tomorrow: Stick to my food plan, yoga or YouTube video, 52+ oz of water.

@Katmary71, thanks that tea sounds good. I never would have thought to make it in the Instant Pot. I just learned that you can poach chicken in the IP. Such a great product! I have not tried the Starbucks cold brew yet but I am totally going to go get the salted honey cold brew. That sounds amazing!! Yes! It’s like those jiggling belts or the more modern vibrate machine.

@gberin, great weigh-in!! Life is totally worth living so don’t get down on yourself.

@raleighgirl09, have a great time with your family and enjoy the chocolate!!

@Wishusdonna, great weigh-in!! If listening to the PM will help then you should do that!

@trooworld, wow doing an hour of yoga is awesome. I have been thinking of trying yoga. The trainer on my workout video has a whole yoga program as well. I’m really liking how flexible I’m becoming and would like to improve.

@leonadixon, we are very glad that you are in this group with us and you are definitely not alone. What I love about this group is that we cheer loudly for those who have a great week and we support and encourage those who struggled. That is a very good tiny habit to work on. Mine is not thinking that I need an afternoon treat every afternoon.

Hey Team! Well, today was an awesome day because I met one of my dearest friends for lunch at a real restaurant! I was very impressed with all the precautions that the restaurant took, and I felt completely safe. I had the chicken salad and some much-needed conversation. Tomorrow is my DH’s birthday and we are going to Outback for dinner. It's great feeling like some of life is starting to resume. I also started week four of Barre Blend and can really tell that I’m getting stronger and more flexible. My knees, however, are hurting pretty bad this evening. But I’m not stopping!! I just might need to modify a little more and stop thinking that I can actually be a ballerina.

@TeresaW1020 I love yoga and how at peace I feel when I'm done. Also how much more limber I feel afterward. Yoga would definitely help you with flexibility! That's great that you were able to go to a restaurant and eat safely and have a conversation. They are starting to talk about opening up restaurants around here, but they aren't ready yet. Just what it would take to get to that point. I think it will be soon! That's great that you are getting stronger and more flexible, congrats!

Well, my husband stayed home from work yesterday and whenever that happens, I don't get much done. For some reason, that included tracking so I need to go back and track what I ate. Today, I am getting back to pre-tracking everything. That works best for me.

Tiny habits checkin:
1 minute of exercise: Yes
Focus for 5 minutes on Photoshop tutorials: No
I will track my food for the day: No

Monday
Calories: over/under: over
Water: over/under under
Exercise: ---
Goals or Improvements for tomorrow: Pre-track food, yoga or YouTube video, 52+ oz of water.

@katmary71 just popped in to say hey, I am so sorry you've been struggling with all those physical issues.

I wish you could see your doctor again sooner than a few weeks.

I hope it has eased up. Even if not, hopefully this is just a setback and not permanent and you will get back to where you were.

Take gentle care

Good morning team!! Yesterday was my DH’s birthday and we spent the day together having a great time. We went to our favorite jewelry store and designed a ring for me that will use the opals from a ring his mother had left me when she died. Her ring was yellow gold and way too small for my finger. The new ring will be my style but keep the sentimental meaning of the stones. I can't wait to get it! Hubby and I also went out to dinner at Texas Roadhouse and dessert at Bruster’s Ice Cream. It was a great day and worth the weight gain I have this morning. I am back on plan and will go in a few minutes to complete my workout.


@mrmcgrath, I'm glad your gym opened so you could not only workout your body but maybe some emotions from having your kids move away. Hang in there!

@TeresaW1020 Wow! That sounds like an awesome day! Post a pic when you get the ring. So exciting!

@trooworld, the lady said two to three weeks before the ring is ready. @Cornanda, I will totally post a pic!

OK, talking about my new ring, I need to come clean and admit that I have been a nail biter for most of my life. I have gone for periods of time when I have done well but then something happens and I start picking at them until there is nothing left. Getting this new ring has made me determined to leave them alone and let them grow. So, my new tiny habit is to carry an Emory board everywhere with me and the moment I feel something that I might want to pick at I will file it. I did that last year and it really worked. As well as keeping a couple of coats of growth polish. Anyway, that is just me sharing with you.

Check-In
3rd try; I have been having technical issues today.
Tuesday: 🟢
Today: ⚪ going okay so far; still have things to do; phew!
@its_cleo - You speak words of wisdom here -- inspiring! Thank you!

@leonadixon you're not alone at all. I'm struggling with the same thing. I feel like it's a victory to not give up, and even if we're not doing perfect we still try.

@TeresaW1020 - The ring sounds like it is going to be lovely!
I was so tickled at hearing about what a great anniversary you had with your DH. Yay for you, completely enjoying that, and yay for you, being so happy to go work out. I hope you had fun with that, too! ❤️

@bethanie0825 - Woohoo! Your number went down. Congratulations! Another step in the direction you want to go! 🥳

@trooworld - Yay for walking and water on Tuesday! 🚶‍♀️🌊 I hope that today's goals are going well. 👍🏽

@mrmcgrath - Hang in there. Sending kids off is such a huge life change. Be extra kind to yourself. Sending virtual hugs. 👐👐👐

@katmary71 - I am thinking of you today, and hoping this is being a better day. ❤️

Check-In

Wednesday: 🟢 though it felt like an odd brain foggy day 🤷🏽‍♀️

Exercise: platform stepping while watching various fun things
Calories: 🟢 all good, on-plan choices; everything weighed/measured and tracked
Water: 🟢
Exercise 🟢
Tuesday Goals 🟡
- Walk or step aerobics 45+ min ✔️
- Tiny Habit - Gardening (pull at least one weed!) ❌
- Work my 5 Tiny Habits (tracking in May Habit Tracker) ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️
- Scouts project - Open ONE email from my task list links, and then CELEBRATE ✔️
- Declutter something in the office and then CELEBRATE ✔️

THURSDAY Goals
- Walk or platform stepping - 45+ min ⚪
- Bonus workout of some kind, yoga or weights ⚪
- Tiny Habit - Gardening (pull at least one weed!) ⚪
- Work my 5 Tiny Habits (tracking in May Habit Tracker) ✔️✔️✔️⚪⚪
- Scouts project - Open ONE email from my task list links, and then CELEBRATE ⚪
- Declutter something in the office and then CELEBRATE ⚪
- Meal planning (Boulangerie Beans and Potatoes may be on my list; this is a great one if you are looking for a tasty new way to eat some beans!)
- Grocery shopping and food prep ⚪

Something to remind myself of today... might speak to you, too...

Username: leonadixon
Weigh in day: Wednesday
PW (4/129): 202.6
Check in weight (5/6): 202.6
Check in weight (5/13):202.4
Check in weight (5/20):206.4
Check in weight (5/27):

I just can't. Maybe I need a break.