Check in for Sunday
Food-logged and a little over
Water-96 oz
Exercise 60+min walking, 30 min bike ride and PT

I am plugging along. I did have a halo top that was on my plan when I wasn't hungry. Something happened with my freezer and it was soft like I like it so I wanted it. I know its not really a big deal but I do need to watch things like this. I was surprised my walk logged as leisurely, it didn't feel that way. I guess I walk slower than I thought. Or I start out quicker and end slower...I am not too concerned, as long as I get my HR up and am sweating I consider it exercise.

I have to run, have a great week everyone!


@lennoncpa You are awesome with your workouts so missing on a weekend shouldn't change that. I am glad you got right back on track though. You will get there with eating too. You did amazing during the quarantine, maybe we need to make you stay in again Lol! JK! Maybe just try to change one thing you are doing to get back to where you were. Sometimes you just need to break down a task. Hugs!
@mainebeachbum I am glad you had fun at the wedding! No worries about going over while you were celebrating. I agree, enjoy and don't beat yourself up. Besides, you had a loss after a wedding-Nice!! I hope your ankle just needs a little rest, sounds like you have a good plan. Hugs!
@1theresamcvean What a lovely way for a visit from your grandmother xo It sounded like a nice day all around with the outdoor dining too. I love the weather this time of year. . So far so good with Shannon, it hasn't gotten any worse so I am hoping the medication is helping. I would love a visit from you! I have your room ready!
@CassieGetsFit2013 It sounds like you know what you're doing. Why don't you pick one small thing to change, like when you find you are laying around go for a walk. Little changes add up. You can do this, you have done it before.
@tryingagain5 I was actually wondering how church went. I wish my church would meet outside. I would have been distracted by the bees too. I am allergic. I am glad that bookclub is starting back up too. Things are slowly going back for you. Let me know what book, I am always looking for something to read
@kandi3570 What a good idea to get a freezer and prepare meals ahead of time. That patio is going to be awesome! 3 weeks isn't a bad wait. Are you done with your part or do you still have work to do on it.
@ljdanny your steps for the week are amazing!

Oh boy, lots of posts for me to catch up on! While I'm reading everything, I lack the mental clarity to comment on all of it on this lovely Monday morning (maybe because I'm stuck in a cycle of dreading my next meeting while simultaneously slacking off).

A quick update on me:

I went to a birthday brunch yesterday and... let's just say I overdid it. Lots of food, lots of alcohol, very little movement. I also brought home all of my leftover maple bacon pancake bites AND my leftover lemon blueberry ricotta breakfast cake, so that may be an issue throughout the week. Thank goodness I went to spin class yesterday morning, but it definitely was not enough to counteract my bad habits. Today is going to be a reset. I'll probably head over to get some cryotherapy done, since my nerves are not happy with me today, and that might help me get back on track before my weigh-in on Thursday. May also dump all of the leftover pancake bites in the trash, because there's way too much temptation there that I'm not equipped to combat right now.

@debbiewsharpe -

I managed to get rid of the cookies. The issue is that I get on a baking kick and end up baking something almost every weekend unless I can stop myself early. I have a dinner planned on Saturday, so maybe I'll stick to making something savory, so at least that'll turn into a meal prep if I have to bring anything home.

@sleepymom5 -

How is your daughter doing??? Shingles does not sound pleasant - I'm very grateful that I don't remember my bout with chicken pox.

@CassieGetsFit2013 -

Eating a few too many sweets often leads to water retention, even if you're within calorie goals! All that sugar probably isn't helping much with your energy levels either, as the peaks and troughs of your blood sugar can lead to major fatigue. I'm sure you're not in as bad shape as you think - just take it all one decision at a time; you got this

@kandi3570 -

Your patio is looking good! I'm so jealous of people who have outdoor space to work with.

@mainebeachbum -

I think all of us can relate to getting in our own way. A day or two of "bad" behavior won't set your health back months. Glad you enjoyed yourself! Let us know what works for you, exercise-wise. Leg pain is no joke.

@Freeglerock -

Ooooh, lamb roast sounds so good! Totally worth the little bit of extra mindfulness this week, I'm sure.

*We have a lot to learn from these women. They are consistently high steppers and both stay within a pretty tight weight range. Walking is safe (unless you're injured of course), difficult to overdo, and an especially effective form of exercise.

Hello all! Hope everyone is doing well! I am so excited it is finally feeling like Fall!

I have not posted much lately, just so busy with work all day & working from home is so much more stressful! I should be returning to the office the end of the month, not sure if it is going to be 5 times a week, but definitely a few days.

I am feeling great! Still following 18:6 IF, WW, MFP and using Isagenix shakes & cleanse products, it has really helped me! I am doing a Fall Challenge with the Isagenix group, I need to lose 5% by 10/9/20. If I hit that goal, I will be at just about goal weight, so I am definitely motivated! I have jeans & shirts I have not been able to wear that I have gotten back into. I want to be about 147 pounds, that is a weight I have been in the past & I feel really good! I think I can maintain that weight, anything lower will be very hard to maintain.

I will try to keep up a little better!

Have a great day!

Happy Monday team. I’m supposed to get my refrigerator delivered tomorrow and I’m so happy. It’s been very tough eating without a refrigerator. It’s Monday evening and I’m trying to decide what to eat for dinner. It’s either a restaurant carry out or go to the grocery store for a one portion meal. Boy am I tired of this. I promise to fill my new refrigerator with lots of healthy and clean foods. What a perfect time to start over! This is a picture of my empty old one that is going to be hauled away tomorrow. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a totally empty refrigerator!

@sleepymom5
Oh, no! I hope your daughter gets relief from the shingles medication. One of my coworkers recently had them too. Hope you can still enjoy your time away.

I could get the flu shot at work too but they do it during the day when I'm sleeping so that's out for me. I just go to one of the pharmacies in the area and I needed to get something from the store there anyway so it wasn't an issue.

Thanks! Hopefully it won't be anything to serious. My wrist has actually been feeling better since I started doing some exercises for it and wearing the splint while I sleep.

Monday 9/14
Food: good
Water: 48 oz
Exercise: 40 minutes total

Worked with my trainer at the gym today for our normal 30 minute session, did 10 minute warmup on the treadmill first. After that I went to the chiropractor and got an adjustment.

Went home, had supper and was going to take a nap when my doorbell rang. I figured it was my dad since it's rare for someone to just stop by except for him. He'll stop by sometimes for a few minutes and then leave. I was able to get in a nap after he left.

I got an interesting piece of mail today. An official looking envelope from the county courthouse. It was a a summons for jury duty. I have to be available for the two weeks that it noted, call the phone number every day after 5 for instructions for the next day. I have a few questions for them since I don't know how this all works. I've never been selected before. I also have to talk with my boss. I sleep during the day and work at night so that will be interesting, especially since I won't know what to do until the night before if I have to go or not.

@sleepymom5
We only have a few support beams to add and to cut off the post for the roofers then we are done.

My check in for yesterday I was under 1200 calories and at about 11000 steps. I ran errands all day so not as much walking. I’ve found I’ve been hungrier the last few days. So I’ve been snacking in the evenings. Not sure why. I’ve been eating less at lunch. Maybe I need to increase calories then.

09/14 steps 8092