Monday check-in
Calories- under
Exercise- chair cardio, stretching, abs, yoga, earth meditation

Going out with my dad tomorrow for lunch. He's been pretty depressed not being able to do anything with COVID so I'm pestering him into doing things which is tough with restrictions and my situation.

@adhmrh What an awesome loss! You're having a great October by the looks of it.

@TeresaW1020 That chair is beautiful! Well worth the wait I think

@Katmary71 I think you're right, sometimes we can have habits that are ingrained in a relationship and they're so much harder to break than the ones we do on our own. I think of some of my brother's friendships that he's had a long time, built on a real party lifestyle. In his everyday life, my brother no longer parties a lot, and neither do the other guys, but when they occasionally meet up it's like they're 21 again (though their bodies don't agree anymore). It's just ingrained in them that when they're together, they must party. I think there are a lot of less extreme examples than this, like with your dad, which can be harder to identify and hard to break. So I'm glad that you're making some new traditions with him and hopefully this is what becomes ingrained now!

@trooworld Good on you for getting on the spin bike! Sometimes it's just convincing ourselves to start that's the hard bit!

@GretchenReine Sending hugs your way - I hope life has stopped kicking you now!

A little check-in from me:
Took my son swimming again, he had the best time (until we all got too cold!). I had intended to ride on my stationary bike after he went to bed, but we ended up running almost an hour late on his bedtime, and then hubby wanted to look at some share market stuff to decide where to invest, so I just ran out of time. I ended up going to bed at 11:30pm which is far, far too late and I'm definitely paying for it this morning!

I came across an article last night which I thought was interesting enough to share with you. It is about the concept of "non-zero days". You know those times when you're feeling really down, and you're ready to give up? I think we've all been there at some point. The idea is that you aim for as many "non-zero days" as you can - so every day, do something (no matter how small) that works toward your goal. If it's 11:58pm and you've not moved off the couch all day, jump up and do 20 squats and that's a non-zero day. I thought this might interest some of you if you're feeling in a funk, or feeling overwhelmed with your journey. If you just do one thing that helps you toward better health, the day is not a waste after all.
There are a lot of other articles about it out there, I liked this one as well.

100 DAY CHALLENGE GOALS
Day 21: Tuesday 13 October
1. Log calories eaten: Yes - 12/21
2. 20 mins exercise: Yes - 11/21
3. Record a calorie deficit: Yes - 10/21

buniphuphu wrote: »

I decided to try a new veggie today: buttercup squash. I had roasted buttercup squash with cinnamon apples alongside grilled chicken. It was good! Next time, I think I'm going to add a pinch of cayenne because I felt like it needed a tiny kick to it.

The dinner looks yummy!

I've missed adding my last two weeks of weigh-ins is it possible to add then in now?

@trooworld Wahhooooo looks at you go!! I know that you feel super proud of yourself for getting 100% on your goals and you should be proud. You are rocking it!

@jazzagirl30 Glad to have you back! We will get you back on the spreadsheet. Just try to remember that if you miss two weeks in a row you are taken off the list and moved down to the drop list. Of course, you can always come back! Great loss by the way!!

@Katmary71 I sure hope that the medication helps this time and that you get the appointment you so badly need. Just hang in there and keep on being determined to get the care you deserve.

@emj90210 Yayyy on your weight loss this week! Sorry for the tooth pain. I know how agonizing those wisdom teeth can be. I ended up having all 4 of my pulled years ago. I hope you feel better soon.

@TwistedSassette Love those articles!! NO more zero days is great advice and something I’ve been trying to embrace in my own life. We find it so easy to beat ourselves up for what we didn’t do and never stop to give ourselves praise for what we do right for ourselves. Thanks!



Good morning! I’m working on training myself to sleep on my back in the hopes that it will help my right shoulder to stop hurting all the time. I did pretty well, except for that one time that hubby had to shake me to roll over. Today’s plan is to fast at least 22 hours, eat 500 calorie dinner, and do a killer leg workout. I have church tonight so not sure if I will be able to check back in. Have an awesome day everyone!

@TeresaW1020 – What a gorgeous chair!

@AustinRuadhain – Thank you. So far, so good. We bought a few groceries last night and all our choices were good. Nothing tempting. Aww…your dad sounds sweet, just like his honey Can you possibly re-gift it to someone you know that would enjoy it?

@Katmary71 – How funny that you messaged the wrong person, but they seemed to enjoy the conversation! I used to have a fantastic therapist (don’t have her anymore because she moved away for her husband’s job) and she worked with me extensively to help me lay down my red lines with people and to use my voice to not let them cross it. I’m trying to do that with my daughter. It’s just hard because of her Bipolar. I don’t want to set her off, yet I can’t walk on eggshells around her, either. I’m still working on it… Anyway, I hope you and your dad are enjoying your day together today and I’m glad you got some meds and won a fight. Do you have any family member or friend that can advocate for you? Someone that will go to bat for you so you can take a breather?

@trooworld – Nice job burning those extra cals on the spin bike! So I know you’re struggling with water. Do you like fruit flavored tea? I use a 32oz Nalgene bottle and fill it with water and add 2 tea bags of the Celestial Seasonings fruit Zinger teas. Usually 1 lemon and 1 of raspberry. I love a lemon and a blueberry, too (but the blueberry isn’t in their Zinger lineup…still yummy, tho). I put it in the fridge and it’s ready in about an hour. Tastes delicious and the hibiscus in it is so good for you, too. I usually meet my 100oz goal each day by having 1 bottle of that plus 2 of my 25oz bottles of plain water plus 28oz of hot tea. Just an idea…



@TwistedSassette – I am always FAMISHED after swimming! Thank you for sharing about the non-zero days article. That really spoke to me and I will take it to heart. To quote Uncle Rico in Napoleon Dynamite, “Might as well do something while you’re doing nothing!” Man, that’s a fun movie. I haven’t watched it in years. Gotta go find it and dust it off and give it another go! Hahaha!

@GretchenReine – I am so glad to see you back on here! I had a horrible slump and gained back the 5 I had lost. We just have to climb out of the ditch and carry on. Hugs!

@emj90210 – Nice loss! I know what you mean by wanting a little bit more, but that is still fantastic! I hope your teeth settle in quickly…or you’re able to get some type of relief soon. I totally understand the self-sabotage.

I finally had an MRI on my right shoulder today. I had surgery on my left one about 7 years ago for arthritis and it’s been great. Unfortunately, my doctor suspects a rotator cuff tear in my right one. I’ll get the results when I see him next Monday. In the meantime, things are going good with my daughter. Prayers that it continues. She was ecstatic that I made her mashed taters while she was out running errands this morning. I made some gravy and added a fresh ear of corn and some spinach. I put a little too much butter on my corn (after this photo was taken), but I figure I’ll stick to the better food choices if I don’t restrict everything.



I’m about to take a quick walk to the bank so I don’t have a Zero Day and then it’s Bible Study tonight. Picking my mom up for that, so it’s a bit of a drive…she lives 20 minutes north of me and my church is 25 minutes south, so it ends up being about a 45 minute drive one way. It’s good for her to get out, though. Oh boy. Rambling now. I’ve gotta get off here and get to walking! Later gators!

@GabiV125 - Yes, please get your shoulder checked! I'm 46. I was 37 when I had surgery to scrape the arthritis off my left shoulder ball & joint. If I had listened to every person that told me I was too young (insinuating that I was lying), I would still be in pain. That surgery was terrible to go through, but I have reaped the benefits of awesome range of motion now. I am not looking forward to what I may have to endure to fix my right one now, but it will be totally worth it.

Tuesday Check-in
🟢Food on plan weighed & logged
🟢Calories in the "Green"
🟢Workout: 45 min+/6 days-wk
🟢Over 10K steps
🟢Only the one planned snack, no trigger foods
🟢In bed by 12 (barely, but yes!)

@GabiV125
I hope you get any help you need for your shoulder
All this conversation, in addition to my husband's shoulder injury, has me reading up on shoulders. They are persnickety things. This Bob & Brad video on shoulders was interesting.

I started watching Bob & Brad ("the most famous physical therapists on the internet") videos and got reminded of some shoulder exercises I was doing and have not been. So hurray for that reminder.

@vegan4lyfe2012
No worries about waste here! The honey will be eaten and loved! I have a teenage son. I just need to make sure he does not eat *all* of it, so that I do get a taste! As context -- I made my husband a birthday apple pie, and I think when the last bite is gone, the boy will have eaten 2/3 of it!
Your lunch looks gorgeous!
I have never seen Napoleon Dynamite. I need to put it on my list.
Oh, and I love your choice of teas. My tea of the day happens to be Watermelon Zinger!

@vegan4lyfe2012
@buniphuphu
So, as I continue with American Gods, I am being little less charmed by it. I like the premise but it is moving slowly for me here in the middle of the audiobook. Maybe it will pick up again, but perhaps check it out beforehand.

@buniphuphu
You have done so great at losing weight so steadily! 4 pounds a week is not something most of us can manage. So maybe do what you can, but be kind to yourself if you don't hit that mark. It would, for me, be crazy high, but as always, your mileage may vary!
Oh, and I, too, like your plates! They are even prettier than your meal, which looked pretty awesome!

@emj90210
I so sympathize on the comfort eating. I hoe your mouth gets better soon.
On the plus side - wow to your weigh-in! Overall, you are making progress towards your goals!

@GabiV125
Great weigh-in! And congratulations on yet another great day in your 100 day challenge!

@TeresaW1020
Wow to your taking on retraining yourself to sleep on your back.

NO more zero days is great advice and something I’ve been trying to embrace in my own life. We find it so easy to beat ourselves up for what we didn’t do and never stop to give ourselves praise for what we do right for ourselves. Thanks!

^^ You and @TwistedSassette are so right about this!

@trooworld
Woohoo! What a great day you had!

@jazzagirl30
Boom! What a great weigh-in! You keep killing it, and inspiring us all!

@Katmary71
Yes, you would not make a good criminal. I think you are more a Cape Crusader or a Knight. Or a rebellious rocker chick.
(Hmm. Am I going to dress up for Halloween? I seem to have personas on the brain.)
Anyway, I hope things improve. If knowing that we are here and cheering makes any diff, please know that.

@Jactop
Woohoo! Look at you staying solid in Onederland!

Weekly Weigh-in

Username - bethanie0825
Day - Tuesday
PW - 223
CW - 223

OK...I have a plan. I really don't think the ortho has any kind of clue, but if I increase my exercise by a reasonable amount...say 15-30 minutes a day...cut my calories by a bit, and introduce some intermittent fasting...maybe 16:8...perhaps I can average 2.5 pounds a week for the next 6 weeks. That would put me within 8 of where he says I need to be for the shoulder surgery.

@GabiV125 I will second @vegan4lyfe2012 's advice to get your shoulder checked out. I did a steroid shot, PT, and now I'm gearing up for surgery. My shoulder disrupts my sleep a lot. My shoulder got so bad I couldn't lift a dinner plate. The PT and injection helped that, but I still have pain when I sleep.

@TwistedSassette I agree the rules are arbitrary, but I'm sure it has to do with malpractice insurance. It sounds like you got a great workout yesterday. Don't discount the value of the pool as exercise. It is both aerobic and resistance, and it provides a full body workout. That said, I'm impressed you had the energy to hop on the stationary bike after chasing a toddler at the pool! You deserve a gold star!

@Katmary71 Insurance companies are a nightmare to deal with. I hope you are able to get the new medication.

@bethanie0825 Good job holding steady this week!

@trooworld Glad you had a good day yesterday. Did you get the spin bike in this morning?

@adhmrh It sounds like you have a great day planned! Enjoy your hike on the trails and the visit with your sons this weekend!