1. Get see if topping up the air conditioner with whatever they use for Freon these days fixes the problem. If not, make an appointment to get it fixed which will be many more $$ than just a top up.
2. Remember to take my meds an hour before eating so my stomach doesn't erode again and start hurting.
3. Don't eat too many foods not on my approved list. Doctor said I could start slowly adding more into my diet but go easy especially on the acidic ones.
4. Stay under my calorie count except for next Saturday, Hubby's birthday party. (A life happens event
   --shouldn't bee to much over as my oldest has offered to make him his favorite fajitas.)

michelleywardell wrote: »

P.W 182.4
C.W 180.4


I forgot my watch at home a few times this week.

STEPS
6/1 13152
6/2 4008
6/3 5115
6/4 3623
6/5 3352
6/6 9438

charlottemilton wrote: »

Weigh-In:
Username: charlottemilton
Weigh-in Day: Sunday
Weigh-in week: 2
Previous weight: 233
Current weight: 229.5

Super hot right now and the air is out in the truck. so of course I needed to hook up the trailer, drive to the closest campground and dump our holding tanks that we have avoided dumping since our last camping trip. I don't remember why we couldn't dump earlier, but today was the designated day. Thermometer read 99 degrees (that is 37.2 C for the rest of the world) in the shade. I am just starting to feel hot instead of like passing out. Drank more than a quart of water and a frozen raspberry popsicle helped.

Second good week in a row. My stall has really broken. Yeah! More than halfway to wonderland now. I definitely need to get some new jeans. Mine fell off twice today, thankfully not in public. Guess that is on my list for this week. It will have to be Target or Walmart as those are the only stores with clothes open here I think. I don't know if I need to go down one size or two to make them so they don't fall down. At least I won't be spending much since I hope to shrink out of them before they wear out.

Goals for this week:

1. Get see if topping up the air conditioner with whatever they use for Freon these days fixes the problem. If not, make an appointment to get it fixed which will be many more $$ than just a top up.
2. Remember to take my meds an hour before eating so my stomach doesn't erode again and start hurting.
3. Don't eat too many foods not on my approved list. Doctor said I could start slowly adding more into my diet but go easy especially on the acidic ones.
4. Stay under my calorie count except for next Saturday, Hubby's birthday party. (A life happens event
   --shouldn't bee to much over as my oldest has offered to make him his favorite fajitas.)

lindamtuck2018 wrote: »

Way to go Downsizers, we are number 1 this week!

lindamtuck2018 wrote: »

Sunday’s check in
Calories: under
Exercise: 20 minute walk
Water:✅

Steps 6/7 10,660

I got my Fitbit yesterday. The charge 4 is a lot different than the ionic. I will get used to it. I am going to take sometime today just to get used to the features on this one.

I walked inside for 25 minutes. It was a bit rough on the breathing but nothing my puffers and some rest won’t take care of. I am going to walk for 5 minutes every hour too.

My weight is up 1.4 pounds after the weekend. I had a lot of sodium In my food Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Going to be aware of that this week. I am back to doing IF as I got off track on the weekend with the fasting.

Today’s goals
1. Walk 25 minutes ✅
2. Walk 5 minutes every hour until hubby gets home
3. Stay within calorie goal
4. Drink 8 cups of water

michelleywardell wrote: »

I just want thank @mari_moulin for being so inspiring! I appreciate all your work on this group! I find it hard to remember to log in most days but you are here no matter what. Thank you!! You make me want to log in, even if its just to see what you have to say.

mellane30 wrote: »

Oh sakes! I have learned a lot over the last week. I will try to keep this brief but I cannot tell the future. We'll see. Also, I realize there are a lot of people who already know this information but I needed to find it for myself.

I got stuck. I was/am so frustrated with my lack of progress over the last 6 months that I found myself sitting in my room ready to cry. This was last week. So I decided that I could sit there and cry but afterwards, I needed to pull myself together and work on a solution. I looked up Ted Talks on weight loss and found some interesting things but all of them said the same thing "calories in vs calories out". But that hasn't been working! Hence my frustration. I kept my calorie limit to 1200 and started including regular exercise. I gained weight (and no, it wasn't muscle). I literally got fatter. During my Ted Talk extravaganza, I ran across another Ted Talk that didn't necessarily have to do with weight, but with getting what you want. I watched it and I am not sure if I was angry or inspired or more frustrated. It did spark something, though. I did some research on the woman doing the talk, Mel Robbins. Her talk was labeled "How to stop screwing yourself over". She may piss me off (because sometimes the truth hurts) but I love her! I bought her book, Stop Saying you're Fine, and have been reading it over the last couple days. It has re-energized me to stop trying the same old thing because it's not working! It has given me perspective.

I turned my research to nutrition and diet. I found out that I wasn't eating enough. Seriously. I also found out that carbs (specifically simple carbs/sugars) are the bane of the body. To avoid this being an entire book, I will simply say that the end result of my research said to change how I was eating. I lowered my carb intake to 100 g/day and upped my fat intake to compensate. I upped my calorie allowance to 1400/day. Here is what happened:

1) Lost 2.5 lbs of water weight overnight. Apparently, heavy carbs can cause you to hold on to sodium which will make you bloat and retain water.
2) My leg and joint pain disappeared. I have had joint and leg pain and inflammation for over a decade. It just went away. I cannot explain how nice it feels
3) I slept better than I've slept in a long time. I got a full 8 hrs and didn't have to get up to pee every hour.
4) My energy levels have gone crazy. I have so much more energy than I usually do.
5) My cravings are pretty intense since I've only been doing this for a couple days BUT I'm not hungry. Not being hungry helps tremendously in controlling the cravings.
6) I'm actually finding it difficult to reach my calorie goal because I'm so full.
7) Also, and this seems like a weird thing to mention, but my hands and feet aren't cold. This is a new sensation for me. I am pretty sure it has something to do with the change in diet but I haven't figured that one out just yet.

I am NOT doing Keto. I refuse to go below 100g of carbs per day as the brain needs carbs to function. I am sticking with healthy carbs like veggies and some fruit. I do not need my brain to be foggy.

I've included links to the Ted Talk and the book, if you're interested.

Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/mel_robbins_how_to_stop_screwing_yourself_over?language=en
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Saying-Youre-Fine-Getting/dp/0307716732

Most of the reason for me posting this was to remind myself, when I'm questioning why I'm doing this, of all the positives that come with healthy life changes. If it manages to help someone else as well, bonus!

mellane30 wrote: »

And my weigh in. While not what I was hoping it would be at this point, I honestly feel like I've turned things around. Next week will be better!
Also, I think I skipped a week. Whoops! Sorry.

Username: Mellane30
Weighin Week: 06/08/2020
Weighin Day: Monday
Previous weight: 210.3
Current weight: 211

missGYST wrote: »

Steps for Sunday, June 7th: 5,250

I wish I could be more upset that I barely passed half of the steps that I’m usually aiming for, but I had a beautiful day at the beach with my 16 year old niece. 😊 I kept my calories in check, though!

kyfrancik wrote: »

CW - 192.0
PW - 191.0
I’m a little frustrated with myself. I need to refocus, track my food, and stop snacking at night.

michelleywardell wrote: »

Steps
6/7 13975
6/8
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