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mugginskate
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A place to ask questions, share about your day, post your successes, struggles, etc.
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It's been a day for me. Well... every day feels like "a day." You know what I mean... just plugging away at life with no sense of joy or passion--coming home from work utterly exhausted. I have depression, and it is hitting me hard this time of year. Dark mornings, dark nights. Sigh. But tomorrow is a new day, and it is Thanksgiving for us Canadians this weekend, so Monday is a day off--hallelujah!2
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Hey everyone! I am expecting more members to join soon. I invited several people on myfitnesspal, just waiting for them to accept the invitation.
How is everyone doing today? The more you check in with the group, the more accountability you'll get!
I'm doing well today. TMI warning, I blew my nose this morning and discovered green mucus, which could mean my body is kicking into high gear to fend off an incoming cold. I'm praying against it! And I took Sambucol, which just has zinc, vitamin C, echinacea, white willow, and black elder. I find it usually helps ward it off and if not, shortens the cold and lessens the symptoms. I'm supposed to have my wisdom teeth out on Tuesday. With the coronavirus going around, if I develop any symptoms, I'll have to cancel my appointment, which I don't want to do because my gums are really bothering me.
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Not been a bad week here. I’m working this holiday weekend, but still able to spend time with family. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!0
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Great day working around the house. Looking forward to a restart tomorrow. Time to set new goals.1
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Good afternoon!
I’m Keri and started my journey on October 1. I live in Va, and have 3 children, and 3 grandkids. Only 1 at home now - almost an empty nester. I look forward to getting to know everyone.1 -
Hey Keri! So glad you're here!
It's Monday! Today my family is having Thanksgiving dinner. Really looking forward to it! The siblings and SO's also draw names for Christmas. There are 10 of us so it brings the cost of Christmas down.
I'm feeling good--no cold!
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Happy Thanksgiving, Canadians!1
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Hello, New Friends! My name is Jessica and I live in Texas with my husband, a young daughter, 2 cats, and we're welcoming a new puppy in a couple of weeks
I've been working on this healthy life style thing for 2 weeks (this iteration anyway ). The first week went like gangbusters, as per usual, but the second week had the consistency of bouncing around the same 1.5 lbs on the scale all week. I know the science, and can definitely see some need for tweaking my food options. I also don't want to get upset at not seeing the scale move so quickly because that's just demotivating. Hoping to be here for the long haul!
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Wisdom teeth are out. I'm sore but feeling okay. For supper, I had pureed Thanksgiving soup and a delicious milkshake for dessert. My husband is taking care of me like it's his life job. He's the best.3
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Hi everyone! It’s so nice to hear how everyone is doing. @mugginskate I’m glad to hear you have a good caretaker right now. Hopefully you can spend the week resting and recovering!!
My name’s Erinn and I live in western Oregon with my husband and my dog. I’ve been steadily gaining weight for the past few years and know it will continue if I don’t take some serious steps to take better care of myself. I’m working from home full time and am struggling to control binge eating on sweets. I do pretty well during the day, but in the evenings while running errands I always talk myself into buying something sugary and never stop at just one. Any advice to get this under control would be so appreciated. I’m trying to just say no, but my will power is weak! Haha1 -
Girl I hear ya!!
My only saving grace is to eat every few hours, rather than 3 squares. IF I can do that my chances are better. Good luck!2 -
I always talk myself into buying something sugary and never stop at just one. Any advice to get this under control would be so appreciated. I’m trying to just say no, but my will power is weak! Haha
When I get like this, I check my meal fat content. When it's too low, I crave sugary things. (Fat and sugar are usually paired)
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Erinn, I totally get the lack of self control... it is one of my worst problems. Usually I make commitments to one sweet a day, and I say that here in group for accountability, and I say it to my husband. Another thing I've done in the past is buy sweet healthy food like grapes or oranges. I love both of these. Or, since I drink tea, I make myself a London Fog with almond milk (really low calorie count) and call that my treat. It's the worst when there are all kinds of delicious things around the house. Luckily right now I can't eat anything thanks to my wisdom teeth. But I am looking forward to my milkshake tonight!!1
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Yes, London fog is such a good treat solution! @EmmaGoesToOz good call on the fat content, I hadn’t thought of that contributing to my cravings.0
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I'm halfway to my goal of exercising 4 times this week. (My week starts Monday.) How's everyone else doing?2
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EmmaGoesToOz wrote: »I'm halfway to my goal of exercising 4 times this week. (My week starts Monday.) How's everyone else doing?
Wooo Hooo!!! Way to go. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼0 -
thanks, @kmriedell . I hope you're finding success this week, too.1
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This week is going great. I hit 10000 steps yesterday and almost 9500 today. The week is off to a fabulous start.2
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I walked so much yesterday! I took a five mile walk then ended up going to Bush Gardens with the family. I can only hope that my metabolism was boosted just a bit. Haha I feel like l took more steps, as I was pushing a stroller and carrying babies.
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When do you normally weigh yourself? Daily? Weekly? What is your habit?
I’m a daily girl usually after my first cup of coffee.0 -
Hey everyone!! Sorry I've been away. I had my wisdom teeth out and it's been a rough road to recovery. Had to take almost 2 weeks off of work. But I am starting to feel better just battling head and jaw aches. I'm excited to see how everyone is progressing with goals! So proud of you all! Push onward. You can do it!!2
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mugginskate wrote: »Hey everyone!! Sorry I've been away. I had my wisdom teeth out and it's been a rough road to recovery. Had to take almost 2 weeks off of work. But I am starting to feel better just battling head and jaw aches. I'm excited to see how everyone is progressing with goals! So proud of you all! Push onward. You can do it!!
I’m so glad your back!
Hopefully, those aches will go away quickly.0 -
How do you send friend requests? Haha I did it once, and now I can’t figure it out. Oye!
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I don't know an easy way to do it. I feel like you should just be able to click on their profile picture and do it from there. In the app, though, in the sidebar, there is a "friends" button. If you click that, then click the + symbol in the upper right hand corner, then click "E-mail," you can invite friends using their username. I have an android so it might be different if you are on an iPhone. It appears to be much easier on the computer. You can click on user and then just "add friend." Weird.1
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@mugginskate Thank you so much. I jumped on the computer. So much easier. 💗0
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Hi! Thanks for adding me I'm Kim, 32 and am looking to lose 25-30lbs. I lost 60 before so I know I can, life just got in the way
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You CAN do it, Kim! So glad to have you here! 0
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I should be posting more on here, but the week seriously got away from me. I will try to be more active this week, and I'd love it if you all could be too! How is the journey so far? I'm in "stuck" mode. My last three weigh-ins were all about the same. I'm not moving up, which is good, but I'd really like to move down. I'm also trying to focus on some mental health practices like meditation, getting outside more (though it's cold... brrrrr!), using my SAD light, etc.1
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I've been challenged with an injury and dealing with emotional issues, making it very difficult to stick to my goals. I do log my food everyday, even on my binge days. I've been meditating the past few weeks right after I log off from work. The practice gives me a good break between work and personal. I wear a heated eye mask and listen to a guided mediation. I'm definitely more aware of what I'm doing and how I'm feeling. Overall, I'd say I'm net positive. 0
