@jugar I can relate to the food preservation fatigue 😂 it always feels good after it's done though! I've never thought of using the green tomatoes in a relish, I may have to look into that this year. My plan is to can stewed tomatoes over the weekend and then that almost finishes up the veggie garden. I have some herbs I can dry, and the cabbage and brusselsprouts still have more time since they like the cold.

@Terytha audits suck. In the process of 2 audits at work right now as well and I'm so tired of the stress from it. It's standard every year to have these audits but it never gets any easier. I wish you luck, not only with the audit but with staying healthy throughout. Stress eating can be so tempting.

@KellyBgetsfit I completely understand the scale frustration. I've noticed for myself that high carb or high sodium days will cause a huge gain, but if I go a few days with more water and fresh foods that tends to go away pretty quickly. Sore or growing muscles can also cause temporary gains on the scale as well. As @jugar said, more fiber is a good thing. And I drink kombucha for probiotics, I like store bought but it's expensive so I make my own. It takes a bit to get used to it but in my opinion it is way more palatable than apple cider vinegar! I hope you find what works for you!


There have been some really big losses recorded this week, almost too big! Good job team, I hope we're all staying healthy!

I stepped on the scale yesterday as a midweek check and so far so good. No fast food or anything this week and I know that's helping. I've also been going on more walks, Lola seems to be getting used to the leash now 😊

As far as food and exercise goes I'm feeling really good. Work and home life is stressful right now, but at least for now I'm taking care of myself. That's all I really have control over anyway.

Happy Friday!

Wow - some terrific weigh-ins happening. Good job this week - it is certainly a general improvement over last week, and there seems to be some grit, determination, and commitment spreading around. That's a good contagion!

@jguldi11
Your garden sounds really impressive - I have a wonderful friend with a huge garden as a source for cabbages and other late stuff. I don't have the space for those or winter squash at this point. I had an additional garden space a few years ago, but the trees around it are too tall now and it doesn't get enough sun. It is hard being in a wooded place - not too much open land where the sun really hits long enough all day. Maybe time to get the tall guy going with his chainsaw again... He loves it, even when he complains endlessly

enjoy the rest of the day, everyone!

@micki48
I lost track of where I logged my steps so far, so here's my month as of yesterday:

I’m really feeling devastated with the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Our country is in such a bad place. @jugar we really are researching a move to Canada. Canadian friends, what do you love best about your country?

That’s about all I’ve got. Today was fine, but it was Take out Friday. We’ll see how weigh in goes tomorrow. Congratulations on the amazing losses team.

Thanks for the step reports. Don’t forget to get all your steps in by early Sunday.

Heads up for last weigh-ins for this week!
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Tally ho!