@AustinRuadhain Thanks!

@vegan4lyfe2012 That's a good idea to move the temptations out of reach, WTG! I'm glad this group can give you some comfort and support.

Hello everyone! It was sprinkling when I got to the lake yesterday but I decided what the heck, I'm going to walk anyway! I walked a bit but not as much as I had planned. For lunch, I made a nice big colorful salad. I weighed and measured everything out, it was perfect. I even made croutons with my leftover sliced french bread in my air fryer @Katmary71 they came out really good!

My best friend told me about these super-soft PJs she bought off Groupon and told me I should buy some but when I looked at them, they only went up to 14/16 and I wear an 18. I was disappointed and kind of mad at myself and told her I couldn't fit in them but then I decided to order the 14/16s since I am losing weight. I don't like to buy clothing in smaller sizes like that because it usually ends up going to Goodwill but since I am having success, and it's so close to my current size, I figure why not?

Friday
Calories: over/under: over
Water: over/under under
Exercise: walk around the lake AND walk in the neighborhood
Goals or Improvements for tomorrow: walk in the neighborhood, 52+ oz of water

I have a friend that started WW so I thought I would give it a try for a few months to help support her journey. I am still learning the process but I love the smart points and fit points. I did not track my food I. Mfp yesterday but am going to keep doing so because I believe calories play a big part.

@vegan4lyfe2012 My heart goes out to you. Just hang in there.

Check-In
FRIDAY: 🟢/🟡
Overall, it was a good day! Lots of cardio! Huge progress on a Scary-Behind Project! 😀 SATURDAY Goals
So far, so good! 😀

raleighgirl09
Saturday check in and Friday catch up!!

Sadly, I didn't go on the bike ride yesterday - bike was good but the pal was not available. We'll go the week of 15June, I'm going to be at the coast all this coming week. Home of the Sketchy Scale. I've decided that this is just a thing - a hunk of glass and gizmos - and I have given it too much importance. It's one of many tools, nothing more and nothing less, and I am using this time to work on embedding that perspective firmly in my mind. So I'm going to manually log whatever the SS has to say to me each morning and let that be the end of it. Good, bad or indifferent. Wish me luck on enlightenment, pals!!!!

Friday - cals over by 332; not over what was allowed by exercise calories but over the 1300 goal. I made a decision before chips and cheese that I was ok with that. => Water over and 2 good walks as well as a busy day with lots of moving so the steps were good.

My food is all planned and pre-logged for today, that was something that I did not do yesterday. I'm ok with yesterday but I can also see that I didn't plan well...I navigated around it but it's good to recognize a first, tiny blip that has in the (sometimes not too distant) past led to chaos. It didn't and won't but as I continue to watch my habits - being my own coach and my own detective - I see it and give it a nod of recognition. When I am done with this post, I am going to log for tomorrow, it's one of the best things I can do for me!!

Pretty excited for the kayaking tomorrow! We're alI ready and will go early to beat the wind. I was a little worried yesterday that the sciatica was going to maybe make it a painful time but today has been much better; seems the car ride yesterday was aggravating. @Katmary71 I bet you know exactly what I mean. I'm quite lucky that it isn't a daily thing but it is edging up there and I'll need to start back with the chiropractor.

@gwamajtw91 excellent weigh in, way to go!!
@AustinRuadhain I love the candy story! YES - taking those small steps were the foundation of the excellent job you did in self transformation! You have a pretty amazing story, yourself, and I have really been watching how vigilant you are with food, tracking and keeping the habits doable and consistent. I think that has helped chip away at any notion I may have had about 'finishing' the Project of Me. Yeah - gonna continue to be a work in progress.
@2020shih @justkris_gettingfit @cornanda we all have these weeks - I, myself, had several between April and May. Just wanted to mention that, provide some solidarity thoughts and let you know we're all behind you!! =>
@cherrymajoni and @digger61 congrats on hanging GREEN, guys!, way to go!
@mrmcgrath I call this a good weigh in!! I'd probably do the same with the cals logging - I'm thinking what a neat opportunity to really be able to delve into the points/food as bumped up against calories! You'll have such a finely tuned perspective that will be invaluable when you use it with all of your other data! One thing is for certain - when you keep data and then take the time to review it and analyze it, it will show you areas of success to continue or areas of improvement needed.
@trooworld so happy for you for the loss but I get the disappointment, too. You have done so many great things for yourself and consistently showed up like a boss! The noodles will come and go (and hopefully always be tasty) but the water they cause will go away shortly. =>
@vegan4lyfe2012 chiming in on the 'hang in there, friend' as you know you can get into the boot and kick BOOTY!!
@camillasmith1987 no spreadsheet skills required! If they were, I'd certainly be in sad shape! If I haven't already said it - WELCOME!!

I had a great day 💚 Calories came in under, had 125oz water, and made sure I chose healthy foods, but a treat to end the night of a popsicle 😊

raleighgirl09
Sunday check in

Up early with coffee and a bit of slouch on the couch time; I really love that in the mornings. => Sketchy Scale got me a bit this morning. I stepped on ohhh-soooo-gingerly and - it was way low. I thought, oh no, I outsketched the scale! So I hopped on. Way (weigh) high. Oh dear....I had done it, I had let the darn thing be in my head before I got on it which is exactly the opposite of the planned behavior. So I waited and then just got on in a regular way and we came to an agreement. After I did that a few times.

Tomorrow - I vow that I will just step on the thing and be done with it. I mean, this behavior is just crazy town (side bar; I once described hubby and myself as crazy train hurtling toward crazy town and it was a roll of the dice on any given day as to who was which). I am not doing the crazy tomorrow.

I haven't been a part of the Tiny Habits stuff.....I mean, I want to but in the same kind of way that I want to do crafts and then I actually buy the stuff but never do the craft; I have to make myself walk away from craft ideas now because I know what will happen. Well, anyway, I have decided on a Tiny Habit I will do with my nemesis, Sketchy Scale. And I'm going to completely ignore the fact that it's crazy that I named it and gave it a personality. Whateves. This may not be exactly right because I didn't bother to read the directions or back of the cereal box, I'm just mimicking.

1. Remind myself that the scale is a thing, a tool - no more and no less
2. Tell myself something positive about my actions, food and exercise from the day before
3. Say out loud "the number is data, not a definition of me as a person"
4. Step on the scale like a regluh Joe - once
5. Get off the scale with an acceptance of the number and record it in Fitbit
6. Acknowledge negativity if it snarks up in my brain but then remind myself that this is just a habit thought and I don't have to believe it
7. Drink coffee

@apple852hk wowieWOW WOW! Awesome weigh in and reading your actions - I can see how you accomplished that! You must feel awesome and waking up with energy that is sustained and can take you through the day....? PRICELESS
@vegan4lyfe2012 what a terrific day, I'm so happy for you! I hope you have an amazingly lovely and peaceful Sunday!

Yesterday was a good day. My calories were not over but I did use some of my earned WW fitpoints. I did make it to gym yesterday for upper body strength and the dreaded stair climber. I want the benefits the climber (lifted rump) but that machine intimidates me and I will only do it when there are few people in the gym. Lol. On a plus, I used a tee post driver last night to stake a leaning tree to a tee post. I was pretty pumped because A month ago, I wouldn’t have been able to that physically.

@vegan4lyfe2012 Sounds like you had a great day and WOW on the water! I really need to do better staying hydrated.

@apple852hk I Started using Nutritional Yeast Flakes when I went dairy free. I don’t use it often but will throw in a dish that is suppose to have a “cheesy” flavor.

@raleighgirl09 I so related to your scale sketchy scale. I would literally have to position my old scale just right to get an accurate reading. It became a game to see if orb would be way high or way low. I decided my old one would be better off at my kids house and purchased my husband and I a new upgraded model.

@TeresaW1020 Oh, I have been there and wonder why I do that to myself. But then I remember, it sure was fun the night before. Lol. I hope you are feeling better today.

@mrmcgrath Welcome to WW! Which plan did you choose? I'm on the green plan.

@raleighgirl09 Yes that happens to me, too where if I eat too low of cals/points, I'll get ravenous/need more food. I think it's our body's way of balancing things out. Wow, you lost 130 lbs, that's incredible! Congratulations!!! I'm sure a lot changed when you lost 130 lbs. I have about 76 more lbs to lose, but I dream about what my life is going to be like and can only imagine some things will change. I hope you have fun kayaking today! Thanks re: the loss...those darned noodles! I do love them though... About the Sketchy Scale: would you ever consider buying a new one? I bought this one on Amazon for not much ($34.99) and it's quite reliable: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N1UX8RW/

@AustinRuadhain Brava on your huge progress on the scary-behind project! Woo hoo! Well done! That must feel good, eh?

@TeresaW1020 Good idea about the PJs! Yeah I hope I have a good week. I need to drink the heck out of water this week! Oh you must have felt terrible! I've done that though. I hope you had something with potatoes, eggs and hot sauce when you woke up, that's my usual cure.

Good morning everyone and Happy Sunday! I had a good time yesterday but I did overindulge in the food department. We had sushi for lunch and then we were playing a board game (Codenames: Duet) and ordered pizza and loaded tater tots. I am not negative in my WW points for the week, so I'm okay, but I feel slightly guilty. I shouldn't look at foods as "good" and "bad" but there is a part of me that still does that and pizza is still on the "bad" list. I would rank loaded tater tots up there on that list as well lol. I will be whipping myself with a wet noodle all day today. That is not what I would advise a friend to do, but here I am doing it myself. I would advise a friend to start over with the next bite. Today is a new day.

Saturday
Calories: over/under: over
Water: over/under under
Exercise: ----
Goals or Improvements for tomorrow: walk in the neighborhood, 52+ oz of water

HUGE congratulations to the Slimsters who are on the Fat2Fit and Slimpossibles leaderboards this week: @raleighgirl09 , @lexabeep and @kyfrancik !
🥳 YAY you guys! 🎉

@trooworld - Happy Sunday to you, too! And wait - you like Codenames? I love that game!
Did you know there's a free online version that you can play with remote friends? I just found this out because I googled to make sure I had the game name right.

I will be whipping myself with a wet noodle all day today. That is not what I would advise a friend to do, but here I am doing it myself. I would advise a friend to start over with the next bite. Today is a new day.

Great advice!🌅 You are SO right about today being a new day! Calories over days happen, It's all in how we average out. I hope you ENJOYED the pizza and tater tots! 😋 And can now enjoy today's better-for-every-day choices! (Related thought -- my martial arts senior instructor just sent me a note in which he commented that HE is not going to ever give up occasional indulgence. He is the most amazingly fit person and he does eat pizza occasionally!)
😊 On the subject of Scary Behind Projects -- YES! Thank you! Yes, I am so thrilled about the progress on one of those projects. I am out to get that all into the green today. It's the same game as fitness -- working to make small progress, celebrating it, and finally getting to where I am not a loser for myself in the area of life. ( I just forget, and then start whacking myself with a wet noodle. ) Oh, and I was SO excited -- I have had 3 new requests on that project in the last couple of days, and got those all turned around same day. Maybe getting all caught up with the 2 older items would be better, but it felt like more momentum to get the new stuff turned around pronto. Onwards!

@mrmcgrath - Hurray for your seeing the payoff of that month of work that has increased your strength! That is SO great! 🥳 💪🏾

@TeresaW1020 - 👐🏾 Oh, my. I am SO sorry about your rough day yesterday. Yes, you made a not-the-best choice, but it's still no fun to feel sick. Hurray YOU for being back at work today!
❤️ And thank you for these words of kindness and wisdom:

Please, be good to yourself and I will do the same. ❤️

@raleighgirl09 - All your discussion of Sketchy Scale™️ has me sending you a virtual hug 👐🏾 and smiling with RECOGNITION. 😀
I have been weighing in on the same gadget for years. It broke once and my husband fixed it. (I love him SO much.)

Wish me luck on enlightenment, pals!!!!

Oh, my. I wish you all the best.
And I love your riff on Tiny Habits with the scale.
And I SO agree -- you are NOT the number! That number, whatever it is, does NOT define you.
So if Sketchy Scale™️ says something obnoxious, please do just notice (tank you for sharing, oh brain o' mine) let that thought float on by, like bubbles in a fizzy drink. And remember, if it helps, that there are peeps out in the world that think you are awesome!

Thank you so much for the post about being your own coach and your own detective. I am SO inspired! And delighted that some of what I share about helps inspire you. I am such a believer that cultivating social connections with people who are up to the same things can help us get better.

@Apple852k - ZOWIE! All that work on your food choices is and that walking, all of that is really paying off! I am so SO thrilled for you!
My favorite part:

No napping but actually waking up early and wanting to rise.

Oh, and have fun with nutritional yeast! I eat it sprinkled on steamed veggies, and mixed in with salad dressing that I make. 😋

@vegan4lyfe2012 - 👍🏾 Yippee! So glad you had such a great day!
😋 Your talk of popsicles reminds me that I just saw a recipe for Homemade Sugar-Free Fruit Pops. Might be up your alley at some point?

@mlhopp93 - 🤩 WOOHOO! Great weigh-in! 🥳

wet and rainy weekend here. Food prep down for weekdays and packed away. Buzy weekend here sold our pull behind camper ( we thought it would take awhile) and bought a 5 th wheel all in 24 hrs so it was a great weekend Hope everyone is doing well and staying heathy

This week's F2F Challenge is UP!! Feeling cranky? You're going to love this one

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10799606/rant-and-plan-challenge-june-week-2#latest

@AustinRuadhain We just started playing Codenames, but I love it! It's so much fun. Thanks for the link to the online game. We might be having a remote game night this weekend and maybe we can play it with our friends!!! Yes, I enjoyed the pizza and tater tots. It went well with the evening! That's good to know that even your senior instructor has indulgences now and then! You know, you ARE building momentum on your scary project, and it just gets easier and easier! Congrats!

@raleighgirl09 Thank you for posting the video of the NC coast. My brother lives in SC and is always posting photos he takes of his adventures and it looks beautiful. I don't get there very often but I am due for a trip. It must have been so serene, your kayak trip. I can imagine birds chirping, the smells of saltwater, and the feel of a light cool breeze (or maybe warm?) on my cheeks.

@TeresaW1020 Go get your goals, girl! Crush it!!!

Good morning everyone! I've got 5 days to get it together. I'm going to make the most of the rest of this week. We've got this, friends!

Sunday
Calories: over/under: over
Water: over/under under
Exercise: ----
Goals or Improvements for tomorrow: walk somewhere, 52+ oz of water

Check-In
SUNDAY: 🟢/🟡
Got in good exercise and did some good weekend time with friends. Took a break from projects MONDAY Goals
So far, so good! 😀
@trooworld - Thank you! 💚
And yes -- You've got this! You did great on water on Sunday, so keep that up! And that walk you are planning is going to help you make the most of this week! 🌊🚶🏿‍♀️👍🏾

@TeresaW1020 - YAY to your feeling better and YAY to your working out! Which workout were you doing today? You do so many fun ones! 🥳💪🏾
Oh, and thank you for the inspiringly colorful post! ❤️💜💛💙🧡

@raleighgirl09 - Oh MY. The pictures are gorgeous. I love kayaking (nice boat!) and that just looks so gorgeous! 🚣🏾‍♀️👍🏾

@digger61 - SO happy to see you checking in! Hurray to your food prep being done and to your great weekend! 🥳🥳

Deadpheonixrising
week ? Is this 1 or 2? Oops if it's the 2nd
Previous weight - 136.9
Current weight - 137.7