Yesterday I ended up starving again in the evening and caving in and eating. This is getting to be a pattern and I don't like it! I have typically not eaten after supper and been okay but this turns me into a grumpy bear.
On a positive note I did a legs workout this morning that had me really working. And if the rain stays away we are going to try to golf this afternoon.

KellyBgetsfit wrote: »

Sun Steps - 11,435
Sun Workout Barre Blend and Elliptical
Eating - I didn't have enough calories and ended up eating what I made my kids for dinner.

Hi Kelly - if you put in the number of minutes of your workouts I can convert that to a # of steps and add it to your already fabulous numbers! Also, for workouts - give me an idea of how intense they are, from "working my muscles hard but not really sweating" to "hose me down afterwards, and give me oxygen!" Thanks!

@CanadianGiraffe - did you have a nice big lunch yet? If not, or if your lunch is small, plan an afternoon snack!

conleywoods wrote: »

@yinxfed Congrats on finally getting that scale moving. Hope you are still doing your workout program and didn't have to abandon it!

Thank you!
No, I was as good as gold - minimal snacking, nothing after supper and more water. I couldn't give up my workouts (I might even be a little bit addicted!)

What a great morning! After watering the small garden, we walked to the pond ("town beach") and swam. We had the place to ourselves for the most part. I read aloud while we drip dried and we ate breakfast when we returned.
I feel so much better today than yesterday...a great reminder that exercise helps us manage physical and emotional health.
@jugar good story about the "NO-photo Taking strategies". You were really good at preventing the rest of us from attempting your capture!
Emily will be here later this evening for the next week or so. Steve's gig as a manager for a restaurant in Kentucky was foiled by C-19. Two of the staff had positive tests so, they closed for now and he's in Vermont in quarantine. He's spent 2 days "SUV camping" and is now ready to be indoors. Since he pays for the apartment in Winooski, it makes sense that he'll be there for the duration while Em goes elsewhere (yup, "Hi Mom!").
Yeehah.
Have a great night, y'all.

Forgot my cereal.... So I ran to the store and bought it... Sure I coulda just ate my grapes then ordered out for lunch... but nope, I went to the store and bought my cereal, I was gonna buy some apples but the ones I like weren't onsale, and I refuse to pay $ 3.49 for apples...

I get skin is supposed to age, and I'm normally okay with it... But ya know what causes your skin to look bad, drinking and smoking, and thats what I was doing on Saturday, so.... I started my quit smoking meds again, and I will just avoid drinking parties, not supposed to drink on this med anyway... My willpower is just shot on the whole smoking thing, so doing the meds for 3 months will help alot... That picture was just UGH... but it's okay, it gave me a kick in the rear, that I apparently needed...


@micki48 - What cream do you use ? I use a variety of stuff. It basically depends on whats onsale, or what free samples I can get, I will occasionally splurge, but ugh some of that stuff is so expensive... I use Lancome make up, and always order everything separate, cause they give a ton of samples with each purchase, so it's a good way to Supplement my skin care, lol....

Anyway, got up and exercised this morning.. It's stupid hot here, like 98 with a feel of 114...

Yesterday was a better food day. But we didn't get to golf. They had to close the course because it was still too wet from all the rain on Sunday. It is sunny here today so maybe we'll get out later...

conleywoods wrote: »

Happy Monday!

Today was my 38th birthday!

Happy Birthday

Happy Tuesday! I have declared today a NO CHOCOLATE zone. Just for you @matthewsfive ! You identified the craving crazies - it seems we want that thing so bad, we know it is bad bad bad, but we do it anyhow. Next time you're searching the cupboards, sit down right away, visualise the entire event from that moment forward. Imagine eating all the chocs and sweets, then seriously imagine the aftermath. Then do not get up until you have figured out something else that could give you the same result you are searching for. Why are you craving sweets? What are they going to give you? Could anything else give you that? Really scratch your head. Then go post in this week's challenge! Everyone needs to share these craving moments, and learn from the times we fail. Because we all fail. There is no such thing as "I can't do that again". You will be tempted, and hopefully you will have some tools to divert that craving, but you might blow it again some day. Build that tool box and it will happen less.
The craving challenge: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10804256/week-4-challenge-beat-cravings-temptations-and-inertia#latest

@conleywoods happy birthday yesterday! I loved 38. I had my daughter that year (my first kid! I'm an old mama) so it was a year that changed my life. You certainly had a busy and wonderful sounding birthday, and you were amazing about counting all the calories and keeping your intake under control even while still having wonderful yummy stuff. Well done!

@Gidgitgoescrazy you are doing the right thing - stopping smoking is SO difficult. Keep trying and you'll get to the point when you are not tempted in the slightest. You will! And your skin will thank you Or keep kicking you in the rear until it works. Hang in there!

Hope you're golfing @CanadianGiraffe

conleywoods wrote: »

I'm looking for ideas today🤔

What are some good foods or meals for day trips and adventures?

What do I bring when I can't bring an ice chest?

PBJ's and chips are not super awesome on the calorie budget. Last summer this really tripped me up and I only maintained my weight. I want to do better this summer.

These are our snacks for being on the water...
Cheeze it & almonds in a baggie ( Goldfish work too, but I prefer Cheeze it's, I pre-measure)
Beef jerky
If it's a long day, I get those Jif to go, and put it on a slice Daves Killer Bread, it's yummy and super filling. It's messy though, but I'm on a vessel, so I have access to water.. LOL
Hard boiled eggs ( I don't eat these, but the hubby does)
Apples ( I'm not a fan of warm apples though, unless they are in a pie)


Sorry that's not much help, we don't go out on the water for more than 5 hours, so I can get by with just a snack

@conleywoods Happy Birthday!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

I don't have food suggestions that don't involve a cooler, sorry. That's definitely a hard one

I like almonds for road trips. Those 100 calorie packs are amazing. Or just throw a few in a small baggie.
Also apples or oranges or tangerines taste great.
Maybe just tweak last years favorite. The peanut butter itself isn’t too bad - you could get those single serve packets - I love PB&J but not the bread so these packets work for me.

@conleywoods Happy Birthday!! 🎉🎈🎂 wishing you all the best. Sounds like a great day and that ice cream treat...yum!

@Gidgitgoescrazy and @KellyBgetsfit I used a Facebook cream (at night) called Nerium. I have a friend who sells it. YOu can see a difference in 7 days, for real. It is very pricey, like close to $100. It lasted me about 2 and a half months though. I stopped using it because I lost my jo. I have also used Tula and Ordinary face serum with hyaluronic acid 2%..which I am now using. The later has helped me get rid of some unknown caused dermatitis.

I’ll check in lay Er my later my phone is acting up.

Happy birthday @conleywoods - sounds like you had a super day.

Update for 20th July
Steps - 7371
Exercise - 33mins Tabata & 30min walk

Good night, everyone!