Username: Gretchen Reine

Wednesday weigh-in:

SW (7/1/2020): 298.0
Weigh-in (9/1/2020): 291.8
Weigh-in (9/2/2020):293.2
Weigh-in (9/9/2020): 293.0
Weigh-in (9/16/2020):
Weigh-in (9/23/2020):
Weigh-in (9/30/2020):

LTD: 5.0

Hey all, I've been away a few days managing some medical emergencies. Had a depressing few days, but the good news is I didn't use food as a crutch and I am still losing! 143 today. Now to catch up:

@raleighgirl09 you asked earlier how I didn't cave to emotional eating. It's because I am trying to take to heart advice I read somewhere in MFP land: : If hunger isn't the problem, food isn't the solution. Really a powerful truth, as long as I remember it when I'm having those stressful moments. Your girls weekend sounds so fun! "Not eating to stuffage" is a reasonable goal and and awesome phrase I plan to steal.

@Apple852hk I second @raleighgirl09's suggestion on the chocolate. I lost 30 lbs eating a pre-logged, pre-portioned amount of chocolate every day (Dove silky dark chocolates are a favorite). Any sustainable plan for me has to include my chocolate fix.

@petrocoetsee We can do this! I know we can. Two things we have try for: consistency and patience. We gained over quarantine, and we have to give ourselves that same time period to lose.

@TeresaW1020 You're doing amazing! That 10 Rounds program sounds so good. I had a Beachbody subscription for a while and really liked it, but eventually I needed to modify the workouts so much that it didn't feel worth it.

@Katmary71 oh my goodness, the ER! I couldn't quite follow if this was due to the panic attack or the pain, but good for you knowing when you needed medical care. That's some huge self-advocacy right there! Something I'm still working on personally. How are you doing today?

On another note, I did some of the seated workouts you posted with my daughter and had a blast! I need to make a playlist like you. If you have other recommendations, please send them along! It felt so good to get my heart pounding again. Im sorry your referrals are being denied and you have to tangle with insurance. That's so defeating.

@trooworld I hate that you're in chronic pain (like @Katmary71 and myself- it's not a fun club!). My EDS pain flares in my hands first thing in the morning, when my wrist and finger joints have this deep ache and I can't grasp things well, but I'm sure arthritis is so much worse. I hope the pain app works for you to see patterns and let doctors know what you're going through.

@BethB554 I'm glad to hear things are going better with your daughter. You're doing everything possible as a mother to get her the help she needs and to show her how loved she is. It's no wonder you feel down. What a tough time.

@leonadixon I just wish I could give you a hug. Please don't give up. I'm sure we've all been there. But the time will pass anyway- giving up will only mean when the next month rolls around, you could either be glad you stuck with it or even more discouraged. Plan to be proud of yourself. Try not to focus on the scale or on how you feel NOW, but on one small goal you can achieve. Make it attainable, like drinking 3 glasses of water if you struggle with water, or stopping eating by 8 p.m. if you're a late night snacker. Do it for one day, be proud of yourself for achieving your first goal, and reset.
We're here for you and you CAN do this!

@BethB554 I’m glad that your daughter is doing a little better. I was just talking to my DH last night about why he should buy me an Apple watch. I’m afraid I wasn’t as convincing as I should have been. Three months until Christmas so I’ll keep at it!

@Katmary71 So sorry that you had so much pain that you had to go to the ER! I’m glad that you have your guy to open up to and let him into your world enough to accept his help. That is a good thing, right?

@raleighgirl09 Glad, you decided not to bail on your check-in. I’m tired and busy today and almost bailed too. We gotta keep each other in check.


Hi everyone! So, I made it 24 hours yesterday with my fast and broke it with a chicken stir-fry. I woke up really early this morning and felt so wide awake that I got up before 6 am and spent an hour or so getting some work done and then I went and did my workout. It’s funny to try to do these boxing moves all while focusing on what my arms are doing at the same time I’m trying to remember which hip to move. It’s a good thing no one is around to see me! I also went and got my hair cut and colored today and it is bright red! It will tone down in a few days but for now, It’s a little intense. And I have to go hang out with the littles at church tonight. They might think I’ve turned into a cartoon character.

raleighgirl09
Wednesday check in - 3 days running!

Hey gang! I am day 2 for no walk -2 really busY work days and today IT was raining when I got home. I'm WFH early in the morning and then going into the office a little later so I'm going to take my walk first. Its the best way for me to get it in - very easy to not be able to do it, but having it out of the way by 8am(ish) abolishes all concern over it.

Calories - wrangled in for the day and since this is the only day I have control over in this moment, I won't fret the past or future days...
Water - HA! I slipped in 2 more cups today!
Sleep - not so great, still. I might go to bed early. Or I might stay up too late knowing I have an early alarm - jury's out.
Exercise - sad story about that above, it's less than 5000 steps for the day (and yesterday)

@Cornanda it's so true for me, too - I know when I just throw it all to the wind, it's hard to gather it all back up. Finding a way to forgive yourself will help allow you to move on to the your next opportunity to improve. Could be not eating while cooking - or closing the fridge or pantry door without getting something out when you wanted to. Might be planning what's for breakfast so there is no guessing. Possibly just taking a nice walk at some point tomorrow to be with yourself and think about what you want to do for the next opportunity. Maybe your next opportunity is in the forgiving so you can get to the one after that...

@TeresaW1020 I love when I see the super red color! I always think that person is fun and has a great sense of self! FABULOUS fasting period - high five!!!!
@GabiV125 I can totally relate - I'm getting back in the groove after a few weeks of several off the track days! Less to go back on in the coming week and then back to the downward trend. =>

@Katmary71 I'm glad you went to the ER for some help! I don't know why but some people just can't really talk about something that personal with others - you're a person who may feel worse for the sharing. I hope he readily accepts that you'll open up when it's right for you. He's pretty awesome to be alongside you and help with the things you're comfortable getting help with!

Hilogirl2018 wrote: »

@raleighgirl09 you asked earlier how I didn't cave to emotional eating. It's because I am trying to take to heart advice I read somewhere in MFP land: : If hunger isn't the problem, food isn't the solution. Really a powerful truth, as long as I remember it when I'm having those stressful moments.

@leonadixon I just wish I could give you a hug. Please don't give up. I'm sure we've all been there. But the time will pass anyway- giving up will only mean when the next month rolls around, you could either be glad you stuck with it or even more discouraged. Plan to be proud of yourself. Try not to focus on the scale or on how you feel NOW, but on one small goal you can achieve. Make it attainable, like drinking 3 glasses of water if you struggle with water, or stopping eating by 8 p.m. if you're a late night snacker. Do it for one day, be proud of yourself for achieving your first goal, and reset.
We're here for you and you CAN do this!

@Hilogirl2018 I love this and especially "But the time will pass anyway- giving up will only mean when the next month rolls around, you could either be glad you stuck with it or even more discouraged." Speaks to @Cornanda too!!

SO VERY TRUE!

Updating this so it looks like it should

Weekly Weigh-in

Username-bethanie0825
Day- Tuesday
PW - 224.4
CW - 222.8

Currently working on getting back to drinking more water and less sugar free Red Bulls. NC finally let people back into gyms so I made it to Planet Fitness three times already; I couldn't be more excited to watch my murder shows while I walk Also buckling down on tracking my food on WW which I've been slack on lately. When my mental health starts slipping, my discipline does too.

I hope everyone is doing alright. I see some are having a rough time; I'm right there with you. I don't post as much as some but I'm always reading and sending good vibes to anyone who needs them. I finally broke down and called my Dr and asked him to up my antidepressant a bit. My husband is in law enforcement. I work 911 at a PD. Pretty sure he has untreated depression which is affecting me. We've talked about it a lot bc I'm pretty open about my shiz. It's been a crappy year all around.

But I'm glad we have out little slice of heaven here.

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raleighgirl09
Week 2 weigh in Thursday (10Sep2020)
Previous weight:172.7
Current weight: 169.8
LTD MFP #2 65.2 lbs
LTD overall 130.2 lbs

Hey gang, kinda gave up on giving you the weekly steps - I was having to add them up on an online calculator and well, Lazy Maria beat the crap out of Enthusiastic Maria on this topic! But let me start there first......

Steps are way down....down in the dumperoonie. Didn't go for a walk today for the 3rd day in a row. Tomorrow - I *am* going for a walk as I am working from home; up at 6 and work until it's light out, walk at 7, back by 8 and work, see me Madre midday and then back to some more working and then driving to the coast. (Arriving 3 hours later - having a drink but that may be TMI!!!)

Water is at the 8 cups so far, cals are logged as what I think I'll eat and it's over, at 1600 - we'll see how it works out. Sleep - I need more!

Plan for tomorrow seems solid enough but I'm pretty beat and need to give up this ghost.... =>

@trooworld and @katmary71 so glad you BOTH are having a better day today...so happy for you guys!!!!!
@MommaGemz and @bethanie0825 - congrats ladies, very nice work with the keeping green and some really great downward trending!!
@TeresaW1020 I also really like yogurt, that flavor sounds pretty delish - I'll have to look for that Light and Fit! I know it's that time of year for all things pumpkin and while I don't indulge much in getting many pumpkin products, I actually really like the flavor...!

Howdy team!

I think I'm caught up on the weigh-in spreadsheet. If I missed your weigh-in, my apologies! Otherwise, the holes I'm looking to fill in the spreadsheet include:

Due:

@andreiya12
@Tracey0088
@gwamajtw91
@BethB554
@Cornanda
@davors19
@harrismary225
@katyjcrafts
@TwistedSassette

and an early reminder for our Saturday folks:

@digger61
@Hilogirl2018
@trooworld

Thanks!

Happy Saturday!
I have been absent, too, though thinking of people here. A combo of issues getting on, juggling extra family stuff, start of school year and just generally pulling things back together after the Big Project. And this is a great conversation, and I am thrilled to get to check in here, and read all your different stories.

@TwistedSassette
Great weigh-in! Congratulations!
Hurray to both exercise and calories under most days! Keep up the great work!

@jazzagirl30
Hurray! Great weigh-in! And despite the time crunch around school -- impressive!

@TeresaW1020
HUGE congratulations on this week's weight loss! Onederland is just around the corner! We are getting the virtual confetti ready!
I hope you are enjoying the wedding today!
Your story about looking at your weight log for the first half of the year, deciding to finish the year strong, and focusing on daily choices is super inspiring!
I have to skip yogurt, but am definitely feeling like it's time for something pumpkin flavored!

@trooworld
Yay to the relaxing and the hot bubble bath. Hot baths are the best. I have lived without indoor plumbing, and every so often I remember to feel grateful! I was feeling it last night -- hot Epsom salts bath.
What dance video did you end up doing? (I should add to my list!)

@petrocoetsee
Your check-in note was so lovely.
A big yes to the power of this conversation. We are all in so many places, and it is always great to catch up, even when we are not chiming in.
" a roof over my head, food in my cupboards, loving family and friends" - What a great reminder. I have had points in my life where I was short on most of these things, and it is great not to take them for granted.

Also -- it is so fun getting the reminder of seasons differing throughout the world. It is starting to think about being fall where I am. We had a cold snap for a few days -- temperatures down to 24C/75F. Now it's back up to 33C/90F, but that is still a drop from the high summer heat of a couple of weeks ago.
Which reminds me that the first Halloween decorations in our neighborhood on last night's walk. I have never seen anyone put up Halloween decorations this early, so I am thinking someone's feeling extra restless with all the staying home?

@Katmary71 - Oh, my. I am so sorry about the class and health issues all at the same time. It is super great that you have help in working on your health care. It is so great you have a great ally. You deserve it, and it so great you too the action to get that assistance. You always give back so much in the ways that you can.
I hope things are being manageable today.

@raleighgirl09
Did you get out and walk a bit? Even if you aren't hitting the step numbers you want, every step counts!

And, reflecting more on @petrocoetsee's check-in note and the idea of steps and supporting my husband around mobility and getting things done, I am reminded to be grateful for all that is working about my body. It's not the young pretty body I want when I look at magazines, but here I am. able to walk (which was a big problem for me in 2018).

@Cornanda
You are a super awesome encourager as well!
A big yes -- I agree with you on @petrocoetsee's check-in note being so powerful.
You are the most inspiringly determined person. Here's to that better week you are creating for yourself!