lindamtuck2018 wrote: »

ScorpioGirl70 wrote: »

@lindamtuck2018

thank you for those workout ideas. I am going to print them out and get at least that done. I have been doing miserable at eating and working out and the not smoking.... sigh.

Why is it that when i get my mind set to do something and mess it up, I mess it up big time?
Example not smoking... I was doing so good for 3 weeks then gave up and now am smoking more then I ever have. It's like I have this self destruction issue.

My dietitian told me I need to have some compassion for myself when it comes to binge eating. I think you need to do the same with smoking. I know these two things are totally different. I think it is so easy to have compassion for someone else but we forget to do the same with ourselves.

Thank you Linda. You are right about compassion. I actually think binge eating and smoking are the same, if for no other reason, when I don't smoke I am stuffing my face with everything in the house. Which I guess is one reason I started up again. The scale wasn't budging. It is such an evil circle I am at the moment.

Weekend Challenge: 2 points

1. Sit at the table whenever you eat: ❌
2. Make a list each day: ❌
3. One song workout: ❌
4. Set a water goal (80oz): ✅
5. Track everything I eat: ✅

Does the coffee table count 🤷🏻‍♀️

363days wrote: »

How are you copying and pasting what others have written so it shows up how it does? I can't figure this out.

Hi! Were you able to figure this out? All you have to do is click on the “quote” feature under the post you want to reply to and start typing your reply directly under it. Let us know if you need any more help 👍🏻

azkunk wrote: »

Under calories but not quite close on macros. My weekly average isn't bad though. I still have a headache but it's manageable. I was happy with the scale today and hope it continues to trend down for weigh-in day on Sunday

Goal for today is to get my resistance band workout in.

Eeesh. Sorry you are still struggling with that headache. I wish I could recommend something helpful but I’ve got nothing 😕 I’m glad the scale is cooperating at least and that you continue to remain active despite the headaches. You are doing great ❤️

rlaskey2 wrote: »

When I don’t post in the am I forget about the day before. Got both my workouts done back to back and not as bad as I thought it would be. Basically spent the rest of the day at home being lazy. I did track but when over calories.

Same for me yesterday. Tracked it all but went way over. As long as we are keeping accountable to ourselves it’s a win. We need to face where we are not meeting our expectations and try to improve there. We’ve got this.

Tazaria87 wrote: »

I did a couple short walking videos in the morning and didn't really like them. Slowly weeding through them haha. Wasn't happy with my steps at the end of the day so hopped on the treadmill after putting the kids to bed and watched my husband play a game on the tv. Nervous about weigh in tomorrow like usual. Not for any specific reason, just nerves.
Been staying away from the Halloween candy no problem. Thanksgiving coming up makes me nervous. I remember last year having a healthy Thanksgiving (we host every year) and doing so well. Then right after the holiday, fell apart and ate bad for the next 5 months. Maybe I was a little too restrictive, I didn't feel satisfied. This year I want to be healthy but also maybe enjoy a bite or 2 of things I don't usually eat. Just relax a little for a holiday. It only has to be one day.

Well done staying away from the Halloween candy. I completely failed at this and had a huge binge on them on Thursday. At least they are gone now 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ I hope you can figure something out for the upcoming holidays. It’s not easy to stay healthy and reasonable but totally doable. I can’t wait to see what you decide to prepare👍🏻

littleflutterby wrote: »

I am feeling pooped. Work was really busy today, finished a bit late and got home around 11.30pm. Just had a glass of water to make up my 2L and sitting here figuring out my food for the next day at least.

Tomorrow I was meant to spend a couple of hours at a friend's place but because covid is getting really serious again, she is reluctant to sit inside together. So she is coming over to mine and we are going for a walk. I have a nice few routes to take around my house. Lots of side streets with lovely houses to look at. So will prob do a 2 mile walk with her. I still have 2 walks to do this week.... I am in work later on Sunday (12 rather than 9.30am) So I might make the most of that by going on a shorter walk We shall see.

Hope everyone had a lovely day! I can't believe we are nearing the end of week 2 already!

I think it a great idea to go out for a walk rather than sitting indoors. Not only do you get to catch up with her but you also get a workout in and get some nice fresh air. Enjoy your time with your friend ❤️

lindamtuck2018 wrote: »

Thursday’s check in
Calories: over
Water: ✅
Sleep:✅
Steps: 2,503
DBF: 2

I am still finding my hunger levels are high. I ended up being over calories. I was so hungry I had to get a second snack last night. I am famished again this morning. I am still trying to do intermittent fasting with a reduced fasting time but this week it has been really hard to not eat until noon. I just don’t get why I am so hungry.

I made a big mistake and looked up the results of my ultrasound and hip X-ray. I have moderate arthritis in my hip which is no surprise and is probably why my hips hurt. I don’t have a blood clot which is really good. The other 2 findings I don’t understand and I shouldn’t have googled them. I am going to call the doctors office and have the results explained to me rather than relying on Dr. Google. I ended up so worried last night that even though I got my 7.5 hours sleep I kept walking up and had bad dreams when I was asleep.

I missed my walk yesterday but I am meeting my granddaughter for a coffee today so I will get a walk in.

Happy FriYAY!

Weekly goals
1. Stay within calorie goal
2. Drink 70 ounces of water
3. Sleep 7.5 hours daily
4. No binge eating/late night snacking

Despite what you mention about hunger, you are doing great! you are losing weight in a consistent way. I wonder if eating a high protein and/or high fiber snack would help elongate the sense of fullness... something like half cup cottage cheese and a few carrots before bed.

I agree. Don't use Mr. google as a doctor! It's full of scary stuff and a lot of it is wrong!
Have fun with your granddaughter today!

iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »

Weekend Challenge: Friday

1. Sit at the table whenever you eat: ✔️
2. Make a list each day: ✔️
- things that make me happy
* My children
* A good workout (mostly afterwards)
* End of the week cheat meal
* Snuggling with my pets at the end of a tough week
* A Friday night movie with the family
* Sleeping in on Saturday morning! Zzzzzzz

- words of wisdom when things get tough


3. One song workout: I did one hour of cardio set to music ✔️
4. Set a water goal : 128 oz a day ✔️
5. Track everything I eat! ✔️

Points: 5/5

Great list!

Tazaria87 wrote: »

Daily Post November 12
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 128oz
Steps 9081
Exercise 30min walking video & 30min treadmill

I did a couple short walking videos in the morning and didn't really like them. Slowly weeding through them haha. Wasn't happy with my steps at the end of the day so hopped on the treadmill after putting the kids to bed and watched my husband play a game on the tv. Nervous about weigh in tomorrow like usual. Not for any specific reason, just nerves.
Been staying away from the Halloween candy no problem. Thanksgiving coming up makes me nervous. I remember last year having a healthy Thanksgiving (we host every year) and doing so well. Then right after the holiday, fell apart and ate bad for the next 5 months. Maybe I was a little too restrictive, I didn't feel satisfied. This year I want to be healthy but also maybe enjoy a bite or 2 of things I don't usually eat. Just relax a little for a holiday. It only has to be one day.

One advantage of having adult children is no Halloween candy otherwise I probably would be raiding it everyday. So great job staying away. This year I had a little of everything on Thanksgiving including cheesecake for dessert and an drink. Track everything and don’t be hard on yourself if you do go over. Like you said it’s one day.

ScorpioGirl70 wrote: »

363days wrote: »

@ScorpioGirl70 Dang, that is frustrating for you. I don't know if it is ok to post info about natural medication, let me know if not, but I took 5HTP when I was trying to quit smoking and I can't believe how well it worked for me. I only took it for a month, but I had been trying for years to quit and couldn't believe when it took away that desire...somehow I didn't want the taste. I did have to adjust my life a little, don't have my morning coffee at the same time (this was a trigger for me). Good luck with all of your goals!

5HTP? never heard of it, please let me know more about it. You can friend request me if you want for I am not sure about discussing it in the group either. I take Wellbutrin to help me with quitting and it worked for a bit, but not any longer. I tried Chantix and took myself off of it because I lacked the enthusiasm to even get out of bed, I believe it was throwing me into a depressed state.

I could really kick myself in the bootie for this. I felt so much better when I was on the verge of quitting. I need to put reminders around the house I guess on why I don't want that cancer stick in my mouth. I know it is mind over matter situation, I am just frustrated at myself for giving up, giving IT up. But a new week is approaching so, I will be at it again.

My husband took champix. I am not sure if it is the same thing but his personality totally change and he had to stop taking it. I like the ideas of putting up reminders around the house. Keep trying!

littleflutterby wrote: »

Nov 13th Check in

* Track food ✅
* Stay under calorie goal ✅
* Not restrict ✅
* Drink 2L water minimum ✅
Walks this week- 1 (goal of 3)

Steps 10,317

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Weekend Challenge - Friday

1. Sit at the table whenever you eat: ✅
2. Make a list each day: ✅
3. One song workout: ✅
4. Set a water goal : 2L ✅
5. Track everything I eat! ✅

Points for Friday 5/5

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I am feeling pooped. Work was really busy today, finished a bit late and got home around 11.30pm. Just had a glass of water to make up my 2L and sitting here figuring out my food for the next day at least.

Tomorrow I was meant to spend a couple of hours at a friend's place but because covid is getting really serious again, she is reluctant to sit inside together. So she is coming over to mine and we are going for a walk. I have a nice few routes to take around my house. Lots of side streets with lovely houses to look at. So will prob do a 2 mile walk with her. I still have 2 walks to do this week.... I am in work later on Sunday (12 rather than 9.30am) So I might make the most of that by going on a shorter walk We shall see.

Hope everyone had a lovely day! I can't believe we are nearing the end of week 2 already!

I don’t if you can do this but planning my meals a week in advance helps. I have the list tacked to the fridge. Covid has made us change our live so much. Have a lovely walk!

azkunk wrote: »

Weekend Challenge: 2 points

1. Sit at the table whenever you eat: ❌
2. Make a list each day: ❌
3. One song workout: ❌
4. Set a water goal (80oz): ✅
5. Track everything I eat: ✅

Does the coffee table count 🤷🏻‍♀️

I was determined to eat everything at the table but I just automatically got my snack and plunked down in front of the tv.

lelbarou wrote: »

check in for Nov. 13
Track -yes (under)
exercise - no
steps - 2241 ( getting fitbit today so should have more accurate results)

Challenge -
1. sit at table - yes
2. list - no
3. song workout - no
4. water goal - no
5. track -yes

2/5
Oops! A not great result yesterday! I did my laundry and sent in a bunch of applications
and then just slept and slept!!! My stomach is a bit better today thought which is good!
I wonder if I should be eating grains? I haven't been eating any grains and I'm getting a bit
uninspired about what to eat! Hmmm....

I think I will do a gratitude list today. My water goal will be 8 cups. and song... a beautiful day by U2. Does chair dancing count? LOL

Have a great weekend!

Sleep is so important to healing. It’s good you slept like that. Did you stop eating grains because of your stomach? You have to enjoy what you are eating. Grains will give you more options.

Friday’s check in
Calories: over
Water: ✅
Sleep:❌
Steps: 5,451
DBF: 3

My doctors appointment was moved from the end of November to Wednesday do discuss the results of the tests. No more dr. Google for me.

I walked to meet my Granddaughter yesterday. My leg again wasn’t too bad until later in the day. My hip did hurt but I now know that’s a separate issue. I am sad that the Tim Hortons near us is closing for renovations for 2 weeks. This is where we go for lunch at least once a week. When I was walking regularly I would often go and get a tea. I enjoy our lunches because it gives us time to connect without anyone else around.

My husband has a dental appointment this morning so we will be grocery shopping a little later today. I like going real early because there is less people to deal with.

Hope your weekend is going well!

Weekly goals
1. Stay within calorie goal
2. Drink 70 ounces of water
3. Sleep 7.5 hours daily
4. No binge eating/late night snacking

User: cesse47
Weigh-in Day: Saturday

Previous weight: 298.8
Current weight: 298.2

STEPS -- 3000 each day this past week

Very small positive step in the right direction. Hopefully, a sign of better things to come. Still hanging in.

Hey Hey Hey! FINALLY got a day off and between birthday parties, hurricanes/tropical storms/and day to day life I am still going in the wrong direction I weighed in this morning at 238.2 pounds. However, if I am being COMPLETELY honest with myself and with you guys, I have been eating like complete and utter crap. I'm not really exercising but work is keeping me on my toes! I had an impromptu day off Thursday because of the storm and even then I ended up emptying out my storage room and getting all the Christmas stuff ready. (I am putting all that stuff up this weekend because, well...2020) We are having more and more COVID cases again so I just signed a contract at work to work AT LEAST one extra day every week for the next 3 months and hopefully will get a bonus at the end of that) The required PPE makes me sweat like crazy though so I really think it is helping me to not gain as fast.

I have not yet replaced my Fitbit as I think instead of getting the same one I had (used) I am going to upgrade. I think my mom and the kids' dad is working on that for Christmas so I don't want to jump the gun. However, if they don't end up doing it for Christmas, I will get one myself the next day lol. So I am still using my phone app. (Again, not sure how accurate it is and it only works when it is on me and I don't take my phone in with me when we have possible COVID cases.) So here is my rough estimates:
Nov 7th: 1,670 (daughter's bday party and didn't have my phone on me a lot)
Nov 8th: 7,504
Nov 9th: 4,228
Nov 10th: 1,769
Nov 11th: 2,602
Nov 12th: 1,725
Nov 13th: 7,927

My goals for this week are to get back on track.
1. Eat healthier
2. Drink water
3. Go to the gym at least 2x.
4. Lose 5 pounds

Tracked Partcially
Under calories No
Steps 7948 tracked
Exercise no

Kids were in school yesterday so I went to see my parents and ran errands all day to stay out of the house. It was raining but I get so stir crazy being home all the time. I didn’t work out or walk. I will make up for it today. I stopped tracking by dinner time which happens when I don’t plan and cook dinner and just throw something together last minute. I am just sick of planning and cooking meals with everyone always home. I did wait until I got closer to home to eat a very late lunch instead of making a poor choice at the mall so hard to find healthy options sometimes.

Z10Rtza wrote: »

Hi. Today we went for a walk to the mountains and we realized how much is taking our weight from us. We did only 9 kilometers and we are quite tired.
Sometimes I get really frustrated from this kind of things. But we are doing our best.

I think 9Km is amazing! This is a good walk! Kudos to you! I can only walk about 4 km and my knee goes wonky! I know the frustration you are talking about. As you lose weight, things will only get better, but I think your distance is really great!

lelbarou wrote: »

Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »

Good Morning Everyone ....I hope everyone is doing good .... I have decided to take the entire weekend off from exercising .... Something strange happen to me on my walk yesterday that I have never experienced before and it got me worried ... I wear thick socks and wear my sketcher shoes .. During my walk my toes went numb and my feet felt like a 1000 pins were poking me .... I came home and my feet were throbbing pretty much all night .... I see my Doctor this Wednesday to have a skin tag removed off my back I will ask him then about my feet .....I will also know my bone density test results also ....I am praying that I do not have to stop my walks ...

Hi Megan. I am so sorry about this. I hope you can find a solution to this problem quickly. I and hoping for the best for you and send my best vibes and prayers.

Hi Laura ....Thank you so much ...me too ..it is a very unpleasant experience that is for sure

Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »

Good Morning Everyone ....I hope everyone is doing good .... I have decided to take the entire weekend off from exercising .... Something strange happen to me on my walk yesterday that I have never experienced before and it got me worried ... I wear thick socks and wear my sketcher shoes .. During my walk my toes went numb and my feet felt like a 1000 pins were poking me .... I came home and my feet were throbbing pretty much all night .... I see my Doctor this Wednesday to have a skin tag removed off my back I will ask him then about my feet .....I will also know my bone density test results also ....I am praying that I do not have to stop my walks ...

Megan I hope you're ok, taking a rest is a good move and probably much needed. I hope it's nothing. Try to stretch a lot over the weekend, maybe sciatic nerve is causing this?? Stretch your back, your legs, hips, maybe a hot soak would help too?

Get well!

Tazaria87
Saturday
PW 207.2
CW 205.6
Loss with MFP since 4/17/20 64.4lbs
LTD 117.4 lbs