I have this dirty little secret... I like Sausage McMuffins....or at least, I like the concept of Sausage McMuffins. I like sausage, cheese, and English muffins. The reason I bring this up is that I drove through McDonald's this morning on the way home from dropping my daughter at class. Whenever I get one, they end up making me feel vaguely sick because of the oil they put on the English muffin. Blech for bad choices!

On the up side, I love the Habit Tracker! I had to run out of the house today before I had a chance to take my vitamins, and it reminded me I needed to do that today! I'm so glad I decided to use it this month. I highly recommend it.

@anido1 Nice loss! I'm glad you're feeling better, and I hope you have a great week.

@Katmary71 I can't imagine your frustration right now. I hope legal is able to get somewhere for you.

@trooworld You should be so proud of the good choices that you are not using food to comfort yourself. I haven't quite got that one under control yet. I am so inspired by you! I think your meditation is really paying off!

@adhmrh WOW! Outstanding loss! You should be so stoked to stick with your goals while there was disruption to your routine. Kudos!

@TeresaW1020 Ouchie! I hope the swelling goes down soon, and you find some relief!

@TwistedSassette Hopefully, pre-making lunches will save you a little energy in your day, as well as helping you to stay on plan. I suffer with the time change as well, but I'd rather live on DST than standard time once I get used to the switch.

@emj90210 Great first weigh in! You're off to a banner start!

@GabiV125 Way to hold that line! You're doing great!

Ok. So we got hungry and decided to eat the squash (see above). I roasted it with oil spray, salt and pepper. It was delicious! A little weird eating the skin, but not bad at all. We decided it tasted like a cross between a sweet potato and a red waxy potato. I served it on a bed of Israeli Couscous that I cooked in Better than Bullion Vegetable Base. Filled up the other half of my plate with a salad made with romaine, iceberg, arugula, green bell pepper, radish and red cabbage...topped with my easy homemade vinaigrette. I am feeling so healthy today! Hahaha! Hope it lasts!

P.S. I talked to my daughter about the containers in the fridge again and she said she'd try to do better...we'll see

I am new to this group really liking the energy n accountability . For this week I haven’t eaten carbs n I like my weight loss progress . I weigh 220 pounds so need to shed 70 pounds to be in my ideal band . I’m giving myself this consistency till April 2021 then I’ll b smiling all the way to the clothing store . Thanks all

Hey guys!

This work week has already been crazy - 3 10-hour days already. I am POOPED! I am mentally exhausted! This has been how it's been for the last several weeks. I feel like I have a lot on my plate with work and here. So I'm going to declare it, and move forward.

Here in this group, I love reading all of the posts, but figuring out where to jump in is a bit overwhelming. It's kind of like first starting to watch Grey's Anatomy on Season 6, episode 7 and trying to figure out who the characters are and what their backstory is...you're enjoying the show, so you'll keep watching because you'll eventually figure it out. So if I chime in a little, or if I don't chime in on everyone, please, please, please don't take offense - I'll get there. Chances are, if you see a little like on your post, one of them just may have been from me. I'm going to do better.

So, some random thoughts/events from today... I realized I haven't had fast food in almost 3 months. This is huge! Here is my dirty little secret, pre-covid, I was pretty much eating out 2-3 meals a day. So yeah, not having fast food is a big deal. It's 8:08 p.m. and I have 764 steps in...how pathetic is that. LOL! But I did go out and check the mail today! Mainly because I was waiting for something for work to show up in my mailbox. I need to find a better work/life balance soon. So far only drank 3 bottles of water...but I'm hoping to get one more in before I pass out - I'm struggling with water consumption today. I always wear my fitbit on the same hole - ummm, it's fitting looser these days. This is exciting. This has been the longest week EVER! I woke up today thinking it was Thursday, sad when I realized it was only Wednesday. UGH!

OK - I have talked long enough - I'm going to read your posts from today. I hope you guys had a good day!

Hi, I'm Mauli and I live in Chicago, Illinois. I am new to this challenge and I have been put in this team. I've been struggling with my weight. I am doing good through out the day but come evening I start to over eat. I am hoping with joining the challenge I stay in top of it and reach my goal before Thanksgiving!!

@buniphuphu I like them, too! lol Can you make them at home with healthier ingredients? What happens to me is I usually end up getting them in a pinch at my job from the cafe. Awww, thanks re: my good choices. I do hope it helps at the scale on Saturday! I'm inspired by YOU and your continued dedication to swimming despite the colder weather.

@vegan4lyfe2012 Dinner looks good!

@TwistedSassette Yeah, I really like it. I have the premium version of it, which offers a lot of bang for the buck, so to speak, but if you just want to try it out, they have a free version, too. I think all people that meditate struggle to get out of their own heads (I do for sure). I hope you like it! Good luck! I hope you aren't coming down with a cold, or if you are, you get over it quickly.

@Firefly743 That's incredible that you haven't had fast food in 3 months, congratulations! I struggle with water consumption as well. It's something I work on daily.

@GabiV125 You have the right attitude: Today's a new day, a new chance to start fresh. I think we've all had days like that. I know I have!

Hi all! I'm really excited: I'm off work for the next 4 days woo hoo! I have absolutely nothing planned besides finishing putting up my Halloween decorations. I ordered the new Amazon Halo, it arrives today, I'm hoping it will be the "shake up" I need. Stay tuned on that.

Wednesday:
Calories: over/under: over
Water: over/under: under
Exercise: walk
- track 90% of food intake - 100% accomplished
- get at least 7 hours of sleep every night - 100% accomplished
- drink 2 (26 oz) bottles of water a day - 50% accomplished
- meditate for at least 15 minutes a day - 100% accomplished
- get up from my desk every hour and stretch - 100% accomplished
- put my utensil down between bites (CARRYOVER GOAL) - 50% accomplished
- ask myself if I'm really hungry before eating anything (CARRYOVER GOAL) - 100% accomplished
- leave at least 3 bites of food on my plate at each meal (CARRYOVER GOAL) - 50% accomplished
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Goals or Improvements for tomorrow:
- track 90% of food intake
- get at least 7 hours of sleep every night
- drink 2 (26 oz) bottles of water a day
- meditate for at least 15 minutes a day
- get up from my desk every hour and stretch
- put my utensil down between bites (CARRYOVER GOAL)
- ask myself if I'm really hungry before eating anything (CARRYOVER GOAL)
- leave at least 3 bites of food on my plate at each meal (CARRYOVER GOAL)

Today I'm trying something new with my October walks. I don't have time for a dedicated lunchtime walk because I have a doctor's appointment, so I'm walking three times around my pool each time I get up from my desk. Since the pandemic, I work from home, so each time I refill my water or whatever, I do three laps. I'm already up about 500 steps. I'm not turning on the exercise function of my watch like I did for my lunchtime walk, but it is still counting the steps. I'm going to use my pool for ALL my exercise! LOL

@vegan4lyfe2012 I have never heard of that kind of squash. It looks delicious! I will have to tell hubby to look for it. I wonder how it would do on the grill?

@Katmary71 thanks for the encouragement.. can’t wait to hit clothing sores after I hit the 100s

@TwistedSassette thanks for the advise Will try throw in some carbs tho at a minimal

Was on straight n narrow today did my intermittent fast for 12hours then had minimal carbs along with good portion of protein for dinner. Thanks y’all

@adhmrh That is great that you have been doing so well this week! Being able to switch your food goals is a good reason to get the premium plan on MFP. I have thought about it but I’m so sporadic about logging that I feel I would be wasting my money.

@miriammuhindi Sounds like you are having a great day!

@trooworld I hope you have a great four days off! You deserve it!

@GabiV125 Yup derailing happens to us all. I am very happy to read that you have the right attitude to dust yourself off and get back to what you know works for you.

@mss9675 Welcome Mauli! It is great to have you on our team. This is a great community where you will find lots of support in your weight loss journey. Just stay focused and we will all be celebrating you when you reach your goal!


Hi everyone! I’m feeling really good after my tooth extraction on Tuesday. I still have some tenderness and a sore jaw but overall, I feel great! Yesterday, I spent several hours in my closet and tried on everything I owned and reorganized for the fall and winter. I happily packed up two big bags of clothes that no longer fit me! I have clothes for the next few months, but I told hubby that when I turn 55 in March, I will be wanting a whole new spring/summer wardrobe in my new smaller size. To help with my desire to get this weight off I’m tweaking up my fasting hours and what I plan to eat. I’ll write more about it as I go along. Tomorrow, my DH and I are going to spend the day in Atlanta. I am really looking forward to it.


100-Day Challenge Goals: Day 16
1. Fast clean for 19+ hours, with 2 days at 23+ hours. Fasted 19 hours
2. Workout six days a week (either BOD program, treadmill, or deep cleaning). I did not do a workout today.
3. Eat at least 90% on plan, which means mostly low carb with one or two days of high-carbs. I did fair but I did go out to lunch with the staff so of course, that meant too many chips and salsa.
4. Have quiet time with God through prayer and reading. No, and I really need to start making this a priority!

Hi all,

I live in Scotland and had been on this forum in Jan-March this year and lost 17ibs in the time it was very useful and everyone is so helpful and supportive. Since lockdown I managed to put all that weight back on so the goal is the get that back before the end of the year. I haven't had a great week this week so not expecting a loss.

My downfalls are;
- going bed too late tired next day
- alcohol need to eliminate
- sweets/snacks - because of above 2

My goal for next week is to sort these and get back on track. Head hasn't been in the same motivational way as previous but will sort out for next week.

Thanks for having me back and good luck to everyone on your own goals.