@sleepymom5 No I am not opening little packets. 😂😂. They sell it at Walmart and amazon. I have been buying it for years. When I make sweet tea I do half Splenda half sugar.

Freeglerock
Week 4
PW: 170.5
CW: 170.3
LTD: 48.2

I am struggling to choose the right things to eat, and sneaky snacks are finding their way in. Need to get that motivation back so I can start losing again as only just over a stone from my goal weight, and I would like to get there. First thing I know that helps in checking in here regularly - I AM going to do that, and am going to set myself some tasks.

And a question for you all.... So I love sweet foods, and in the evening I like to have something. What are your lower calorie go to's to satisfy your sweet cravings? The lower calorie the better Thank you!

You ever get the feeling people intentionally try to sabotage your journey. Like talk about food and then laugh thinking they’re getting to you. It doesn’t work. But I don’t understand the mindset of trying to drag down someone who is bettering themselves. Or you don’t want to look sickly. My god I weigh 194 lbs I’m pretty sure I’ve got a ways to go. In the last week I’ve gotten it from a lot of family members. It’s acceptable to lose weight evidently to a point. But just until it cuts into their comfort. I love this one. You gotta tell me how to lose weight. And everything I suggest they say I can’t live without that. 🤷‍♀️ Ok well then figure it out on your own. Haha little do they know this is my journey and I’ll stop when I damn well please. 😁.

Check in for Tuesday
Food-logged and under
Water-80 oz
Exercise-30 min Leslie Sansone video, PT, stretching and strength.

Great day yesterday! I am really trying to make this work to fit my life and yesterday I had a little test. I was out with my husband doing errands and stopped to drop something at the bar. My nephew, the cook, came to the car with soup to try. It was seafood chowder and very creamy. I was thinking, Ugh! I would never order this, there are so much fat and calories. This is going to throw me off my good streak, blah, blah...and then I stopped those thoughts and said to myself. You are taking a taste of soup, it isn't going to ruin everything. Not only did I taste it, we ended up going in and having a late lunch/early dinner. I even ordered the soup but had a salad too. It wasn't what I had planned but I really paid attention to my hunger and stopped when I was satisfied. I also made that my dinner and didn't have anything the rest of the evening. This is a huge step for me. In the past I would have said, I am blowing everything ordering this soup, I might as well order this fried, fattening dinner to go with it. I also might as well eat it all because I am eating so early and I don't want to be hungry later. I would probably have a snack later too. I know it may sound like no big deal to some of you but this shows how much thought work I have done. I am working hard to be able to eat without the drama around it. My goal is similar to what happened today. I want to be able to eat what I want to but not to overeat when I do. I also want to be able to be spontaneous and choose what I want to splurge on. I wanted that soup but I got a salad and made it my dinner. All of those choices were mine, not out of guilt or shame. I decided I wanted that delicious soup and these were all options I could do to have it. I also told myself, if I was hungry later I could have something light, like a yogurt. I ended up not being hungry at all. I am learning so much about my appetite and hunger. I have a ways to go but this was such an eye opener and example of how I want things to be. Now for Thanksgiving...

I most likely won't be on here to check in tomorrow. Although we are not having a big celebration, it will be just my husband and daughters who live here this year. However, I offered to cook for our usual guests who are local. My brother who cooks is not coming so I am on my own. Those who have been on this team for a while know that cooking is not my thing Lol! Wish me luck! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates tomorrow.

@1theresamcvean and @minstrelofsarcasm Can I weigh in tomorrow just for this week. I am sure I am not going to like the number on Friday. Lol!
@4newrunner22 Good luck! I know since we are mostly women so this team may not have been the best fit for you. I am glad you spoke up and I hope the DS will give you the support you need.
@Ingute2020 Welcome!!
@minstrelofsarcasm Like that quote (never sure what to call those lol) It took me years to figure that out.
@Cafelelia I am loving these hygge ideas!
@pacsn6 I was disgusted and stopped. Lol! The longest was 30 seconds and the shortest was 15 seconds. Now that you mentioned it, I am going to start it up again and stick with it. I really need to get my core stronger and this will help. I agree about the stronger wrists and arms when you get to a certain point. I think planks help with building strength in the arms. I guess adding other arm exercise may help build up strength too. I have no idea about the wrists though. I remember they started hurting when I was able to plank longer than I do now.
@kandi3570 I learn so much here! Lol! I actually went to amazon and bought some right when I read your post! I don't understand when people say things like that either. I have also been told that I don't need to lose anymore weight Lol! I was over 200 when I was told that. WTH? We can't control what comes out of other peoples mouth but we can control how we react to it. I have learned that I either ignore the comments or say something superficial not to engage. I thank them for compliments even if I think it is ridiculous and leave it at Thank you. I don't add, I have more to go, it is only 25 pounds etc. I also do not say much if asked about how I lost, unless I know it is someone who has struggled like me. With this recent loss, I actually have been following my hunger cues and haven't been eating as much as I used to. I am going to tell people I am just not eating as much if I am asked from now on. Lol! I haven't been asked lately, guess because I haven't been out as much. I think you have a great attitude and are doing great. It is absolutely your journey and you have been so successful so no need for anyone else's comments unless they are supportive.

@sleepymom5 I see how proud you are of how you handled the soup. And I’m glad you enjoyed it. That’s the goal. To enjoy life and be healthy. That’s how I want to be. I want to be able to enjoy food and socialize and not freak out over calories but not overdue it. I am still one of those people that eats everything I put in front of myself. So I am learning to make small portions and go back if I’m still hungry. I’m glad you got some Splenda. Pumpkin has sooo much fiber in it, and I never get enough. I may make pumpkin pie more often to increase my fiber and it’s very good for you. You know minus the sugar. And I’m fine with people and their comments. I just had to vent. Maybe someone else needed to hear it too. Weight loss isn’t the first thing that I’ve endured other people’s insecurities over. Lol don’t worry when they push too hard I just start on diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer. Because I hear a lot about aspartame causing cancer. Is it true, idk. I’ve never researched it in depth. But what I do know is that sugar feeds cancer and makes it grow. And that’s always my comeback. Sometimes the faces they make are great. It’s almost actual shock.
@minstrelofsarcasm thank you for your kind words. I do know it’s their mindset, insecurity, or possible just their mental image of me. Don’t worry I’ve 3straightened my crown. 😁

11/25 steps 9526

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm way behind again.😊
I've been doing pretty well. I looked back at what I weighed at the beginning of November and was pleasantly surprised when I saw that I had lost almost 6 pounds for the month. Now to keep going.😁

I'm off work until Sunday night and am happy about that. Need some time off after lots of OT lately.

I took a nap last night that was supposed to be 2 hours. I set my alarm for 8:30PM. I must have slept through it because when I woke up it was 3AM.😊 Good thing I didn't have to work last night, I would have gotten myself in trouble considering I start at 10:30PM. I decided I should actually go to bed and slept off and on until 8.

Hope everyone has a great day to those celebrating Thanksgiving! To those who live in other countries, I hope you also have a great day!

I think I faired pretty well on thanksgiving. I ate a lot of carbs. Which my body is not used to so I’m very tired. I guesstimate my calories at 2000 which is acceptable. I didn’t get many steps I’ve been up cooking since 6 am. But tomorrow I am going back at this hard and getting my steps in. I’ve been plateaus this week so we’ll see what the scales do Saturday after the carb fest today. It doesn’t matter as of Saturday I’ve set a goal to be down 10 pounds by the first weigh in January. So Christmas will not be a carb binge. Homemade noodles and mashed potatoes are a weakness. I can’t help myself. But it was a good day with close family. 😁

Ljdanny
Week 4
Thursday
Pw 190
Cw 190

@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx great job losing all that weight! Your health has got to be so much better off!

Hope everyone had a good day yesterday, holiday or not. I ate a lot, as much as expected. No shame here - everything was delicious. And, as expected, the bloat from the carbs and dairy and alcohol and sugar and... hit me. I saw a 2+ lb gain on the scale this morning, and while I ate quite a bit last night, I definitely did not consume over 7000 calories. That pesky water retention strikes again!

If anyone would like to be excused from their weigh-in this week, please let me know. And keep in mind that two missed weigh-ins in a row will lead to being removed from the group. Still waiting on a couple of you from earlier this week (I'll call you out by name tomorrow ).

A couple reminders for today:

• Drink plenty of water
• Release the tension from your shoulders and jaw
• Overindulging one day is not a sign of failure
• Overindulging one day is not a reason to dive off the wagon
• Every moment is a new moment, every decision is a chance to be a better decision than the last
• You are not alone, even if you're feeling lonely