Lets inspire each other to be healthy through *¤#DECEMBER#¤*
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Beautiful day here, so for the outdoor workout today le_floof_dog (Nymeria) and I headed out to the local state park for a hike. Most of our hike was spent exploring a trail-less peninsula we had not checked out before. Makes for a very - varied - workout, and great for my fubared ankle and increasing my overall stability with that leg when on unstable and unexpected terrain (which has been proving to help with tripping - not that I don't still trip on random roots or rocks, but generally catch myself while staying on my feet rather than catching myself with my hands).
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5’4” 43
12/01: 130.0
12/03: 129.8
My husband tried Noom for a couple of months back in March. He loved it. Since you guys were talking about the book, I decided to get the audio version (looks like it might have been better to get the hard copy. Oh, well.). I used Quizlet on my phone for the index cards and set a reminder on my phone to look at them. We’ll see how it goes!3 -
01.12. 69,5kg
02.12. 70,1kg
03.-05.12. 69,4kg
06.12. 68,8kg Happy
First time I see number 68 on scale. I decided to cut in December seriously. I bought smoked packaged fish ready to eat for protein.3 -
@HoneyBadger155 ! Gorgeous!! Such a beautiful place!!2
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Definitely need this thread. I got a little careless about tracking my meals and eating sweet treats over the Thanksgiving holiday, never ending bad Covid-19 and election news, and cooler weather. Up to 154.4 pounds, 4.4 pounds more than I was in October. So tracking again, making sure I get enough exercise (walking and biking daily), and going back to my Dr. Gregor's daily dozen app to stay on track.4
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Hi and welcome to the newbies ! I'm in for December as it is indeed a difficult month.
However, I see some positive in the Covid situation this year. No large family dinners, so hubby and I will get some high end take-away on Christmas eve and a similar menu for New Years eve. Those will be the two splurges we'll do and for the rest every day will be business as usual. On New Years eve, we will eat the same menu with some family and comment through Zoom so we will have a little virtual contact at least.
My goals for this month:
1. Get down to 72,5 - which is exactly the same goal for months now, the trend is down but it is extremely slooooooow
2. Keep to the plan to only splurge twice (24th and 31st).
3. Get out of the house to walk and ride as much as possible within daytime to keep a certain level of fitness and to keep my sanity.
01/12: 73.6
02/12: 72.9
03/12: 73.4
04/12: 73.4
05/12: 72.9
06/12: 72.8
07/12: 72.3
Well, that is grief mainly. I'm an emotional eater, but when stress gets to a certain level I get a lump in my throat and my appetite disappears. This is what is happening now, as since Thursday my most beloved cat is on a drip in a kitty ICU fighting to get better after being in shock. He's 14 so not the youngest and it just happened after a routine surgery on his teeth. I am now losing weight, but not in a good way.
(Edit: this is just on top of the whole Covid situation, a major reorg at my company where my job is uncertain and chronic pain of my frozen shoulder. Enough is enough - there is only so much one can take.)2 -
HoneyBadger155 wrote: »Beautiful day here, so for the outdoor workout today le_floof_dog (Nymeria) and I headed out to the local state park for a hike. Most of our hike was spent exploring a trail-less peninsula we had not checked out before. Makes for a very - varied - workout, and great for my fubared ankle and increasing my overall stability with that leg when on unstable and unexpected terrain (which has been proving to help with tripping - not that I don't still trip on random roots or rocks, but generally catch myself while staying on my feet rather than catching myself with my hands).
Great pics !!
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@Antiopelle I’m so sorry about your cat.1
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So sorry about your cat. It is always difficult when a beloved pet is ill. I hope your cat is feeling better. I think we get so much more from our pets than we give. I’m trying to hang in for now, and hoping we can get through the rest of this pandemic.
On another note, I got my copy of the Beck book today and will start it later today. My weight is still stuck on the same spot (160 lbs) and hasn’t moved for a few weeks.
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36, 5’3
April SW: 146
Goals for Dec: Lose 6 lbs and get into the 120s!
Dec 1: 135
Dec 2: 136.2
Dec 3: 134.8
Dec 4: 134.4
Dec 5: 132
Dec 6: 134.2
Dec 7: 135.2
Dec 8: 134.4
I’m sorry to hear about your cat and the re-orgs at work @Antiopelle I hope you find time for a massages or physio for your shoulder... And it never hurts to update your resume and to be ready for new opportunities. I updated mine last week
I survived the weekend of surprised Food Pushers showing up on my door step with birthday wishes and food. Fortunately I really watched what I ate last week… It was really hard to resist all the Food Pushers as determined as I was. They really expected me to have a bite of every dish and cake... I guess I need to loose 5 lbs before Dec or accept I'll gain 5 lbs in Dec if I give into Food Pushers.
I’m binge reading the Beck diet books. I borrowed the Complete Beck Diet Solution for life and Diet Trap Solution ebooks from the library. I’m surprised they were available. They are really easy reads.
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My goals for this month:
1. Get down to 72,5 - which is exactly the same goal for months now, the trend is down but it is extremely slooooooow
2. Keep to the plan to only splurge twice (24th and 31st).
3. Get out of the house to walk and ride as much as possible within daytime to keep a certain level of fitness and to keep my sanity.
01/12: 73.6
02/12: 72.9
03/12: 73.4
04/12: 73.4
05/12: 72.9
06/12: 72.8
07/12: 72.3
08/12: 72.2
09/12: 72.0
Thanks for your kind words @Emmie112 , @Cora0477 and @LizAsch2015 . Our cat seems to have had an autoimmune reaction to the surgery attacking his red bloodcells. On top of that, they found he has lymph-node cancer. Worst case he doesn't come home anymore, best case we can have him here at home pain-free on cortisone for a few months. We are hoping for the latter!3 -
5’4” 43
12/01: 130.0
12/03: 129.8
12/09: 129.2
The Beck book was enlightening but I didn’t really relate to very much of it. I did incorporate a couple of ideas from it though. And started a couple of audiobooks about habits. Feels like New Years resolutions come early
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My goals for this month:
1. Get down to 72,5 - which is exactly the same goal for months now, the trend is down but it is extremely slooooooow
2. Keep to the plan to only splurge twice (24th and 31st).
3. Get out of the house to walk and ride as much as possible within daytime to keep a certain level of fitness and to keep my sanity.
01/12: 73.6
02/12: 72.9
03/12: 73.4
04/12: 73.4
05/12: 72.9
06/12: 72.8
07/12: 72.3
08/12: 72.2
09/12: 72.0
10/12: 72.2
Still waiting for news about our tomcat...3 -
Started reading the Beck book, which helps! I was massively disappointed when I got on the scale this morning and was UP a pound. I’ve worked out several times a week, and eaten under the calorie count almost every day for several weeks. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I know I’m just venting, but I’m a little discouraged right now. I’m inspired by all of you and your journeys
Liz3 -
My goals for this month:
1. Get down to 72,5 - which is exactly the same goal for months now, the trend is down but it is extremely slooooooow
2. Keep to the plan to only splurge twice (24th and 31st).
3. Get out of the house to walk and ride as much as possible within daytime to keep a certain level of fitness and to keep my sanity.
01/12: 73.6
02/12: 72.9
03/12: 73.4
04/12: 73.4
05/12: 72.9
06/12: 72.8
07/12: 72.3
08/12: 72.2
09/12: 72.0
10/12: 72.2
11/12: 72.2
Our cat is back home where he will be cuddled as much as he wants and will eat whatever he wants for his remaining weeks/months. So grateful that we can slowly say our goodbyes this way !! 4 -
LizAsch2015 wrote: »Started reading the Beck book, which helps! I was massively disappointed when I got on the scale this morning and was UP a pound. I’ve worked out several times a week, and eaten under the calorie count almost every day for several weeks. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I know I’m just venting, but I’m a little discouraged right now. I’m inspired by all of you and your journeys
Liz
Don't get discouraged, maybe you just need to give a week or two more, but maybe you are also underestimating your cal intake, or overestimating your expenditure.
Try to read this thread, which I think is very helpful: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
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36, 5’3
April SW: 146
Goals for Dec: Lose 6 lbs and get into the 120s!
Dec 1: 135
Dec 2: 136.2
Dec 3: 134.8
Dec 4: 134.4
Dec 5: 132
Dec 6: 134.2
Dec 7: 135.2
Dec 8: 134.4
Dec 9: 132.4
Dec 10: 133
Dec 11: 132.4
It’s taken me all week to rebound from the weekend. I certainly don’t feel like cheating again this weekend after being extra careful this week. I saved my high starch carbs for dinner so I could have bagels and brownies left over from the weekend. And last night we had butter chicken and rice. I feel a bit bloated in the morning from the carbs but the needle is moving on the scale.3 -
5’4” 43
12/01: 130.0
12/03: 129.8
12/09: 129.2
12/11: 128.4
I am starting to feel the effects of eating better. My energy is better. It feels really good to be back into running even though I’m not yet at the point that it’s enjoyable. My bloat is also better, though I’m still feeling squishy.1 -
Yesterday was a tough day to keep up with my 75 Hard - but muscled through it.
Got the call that the layoff that has been pending all year was happening. There was almost no warning, which kind of surprised me - our meeting was at 4pm my time, and that was to be my last day online. Technically I'll be "employed" through Monday, but Monday will just be returning my laptop and phone to the local office.
I've known it was coming, so there's no shock in it, but now the maybe's are gone. I'm getting my severance (our company's plans suck compared to most similar size companies, but it's a lot more than nothing so I'm happy to be getting it and happy they aren't trying to weasel out of it like they originally tried to do).
Between the PTO I've been hoarding and the severance, I'll have time to get my part-now-full-time business really up and running, some time to hunt down a side gig to stretch my funds, and a tiny bit of spending money.
The job had gotten toxic for the past couple years (a big reason why I started 75 Hard as that toxicity was one of the big factors that had caused me to let my mental toughness muscle weaken), so this is ultimately a good thing.
All that said, however, I really wanted that glass of wine, I really wanted that fresh donut, and to enjoy those with my friend relaxing on the couch at her place. Instead I passed on the wine, put my foot down on the donuts, and headed home at 10PM to start my second workout of the day.
I still really want that glass of wine though LOL!!4 -
On a happier note, I purchased a small rack + pulley set up + bench + bar + weights from a guy on FB marketplace, at a great price for everything that was included. It's not a "pro" set up, but it's plenty to keep me happy for quite some time!3
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Nothing like last month but still trying to stay active.
Keeping myself accountable: Meal prepping and Orangetheory. Getting through this month of work and then I’m done!
I got my mammogram, IUD in, my daughter got her braces... just getting everything done while I have my work health insurance.
I really hope this IUD isn’t going to mess me up. I was quite happy with Nuva Ring for years but after finding out it was going to be $90/month I decided to bite the bullet. So far ok. No more pain and I am just fine.3 -
5’4” 43
12/01: 130.0
12/03: 129.8
12/09: 129.2
12/11: 128.4
12/13: 127.6
I know it was an artificial drop, but as predicted, I’m enjoying the artificial boost in motivation.3 -
Today I finally dropped into the 149's again. I figured there had to be a woosh coming as the hangries have been real the past ~3 days despite eating nearly every single one of my allotted calories (but no cheats!). My body has a pretty predictable trend - nothing, nothing, nothing, slight drop, HANGRY, hangry, WOOSH. Rinse and repeat LOL.
Even though I know what to expect, there are times when the stagnation and hangries make it discouraging, so glad I have the 75 Hard to keep me on track through it while I get my mind readjusted to being tough again!5 -
My goals for this month:
1. Get down to 72,5 - which is exactly the same goal for months now, the trend is down but it is extremely slooooooow
2. Keep to the plan to only splurge twice (24th and 31st).
3. Get out of the house to walk and ride as much as possible within daytime to keep a certain level of fitness and to keep my sanity.
01/12: 73.6
02/12: 72.9
03/12: 73.4
04/12: 73.4
05/12: 72.9
06/12: 72.8
07/12: 72.3
08/12: 72.2
09/12: 72.0
10/12: 72.2
11/12: 72.2
14/12: 73.0
Sadly, our cat passed away anyway Friday evening. It was a sad weekend, with lots of munchies and mindless eating. Yesterday, I went for a 50km bike ride to clear my head and that helped. Yesterday evening I had a pizza and some chocolate, thus not surprised to see that the scales went up again.
But anyway, today I'll pull myself together and focus on the diet again.5 -
Antiopelle wrote: »\
Sadly, our cat passed away anyway Friday evening. It was a sad weekend, with lots of munchies and mindless eating. Yesterday, I went for a 50km bike ride to clear my head and that helped. Yesterday evening I had a pizza and some chocolate, thus not surprised to see that the scales went up again.
But anyway, today I'll pull myself together and focus on the diet again.
Sorry to hear about your kitty - it's always heart wrenching when a pet passes (((HUGS)))0 -
My goals for this month:
1. Get down to 72,5 - which is exactly the same goal for months now, the trend is down but it is extremely slooooooow
2. Keep to the plan to only splurge twice (24th and 31st).
3. Get out of the house to walk and ride as much as possible within daytime to keep a certain level of fitness and to keep my sanity.
01/12: 73.6
02/12: 72.9
03/12: 73.4
04/12: 73.4
05/12: 72.9
06/12: 72.8
07/12: 72.3
08/12: 72.2
09/12: 72.0
10/12: 72.2
11/12: 72.2
14/12: 73.0
15/12: 73.1
Thanks @HoneyBadger155 - it is heart wrenching indeed.3 -
Finally down one pound this month. I feel more motivated now and hope to continue with eating healthy. I’ll try increasing workouts as well. Thanks for all the encouragement!!
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My goals for this month:
1. Get down to 72,5 - which is exactly the same goal for months now, the trend is down but it is extremely slooooooow
2. Keep to the plan to only splurge twice (24th and 31st).
3. Get out of the house to walk and ride as much as possible within daytime to keep a certain level of fitness and to keep my sanity.
01/12: 73.6
02/12: 72.9
03/12: 73.4
04/12: 73.4
05/12: 72.9
06/12: 72.8
07/12: 72.3
08/12: 72.2
09/12: 72.0
10/12: 72.2
11/12: 72.2
14/12: 73.0
15/12: 73.1
16/12: 72.62 -
My goals for this month:
1. Get down to 72,5 - which is exactly the same goal for months now, the trend is down but it is extremely slooooooow
2. Keep to the plan to only splurge twice (24th and 31st).
3. Get out of the house to walk and ride as much as possible within daytime to keep a certain level of fitness and to keep my sanity.
01/12: 73.6
02/12: 72.9
03/12: 73.4
04/12: 73.4
05/12: 72.9
06/12: 72.8
07/12: 72.3
08/12: 72.2
09/12: 72.0
10/12: 72.2
11/12: 72.2
14/12: 73.0
15/12: 73.1
16/12: 72.6
17/12: 73.50 -
5’4” 43
12/01: 130.0
12/03: 129.8
12/09: 129.2
12/11: 128.4
12/13: 127.6
12/17: 127.0
I’m annoyed that MPF will give me calorie credits for exercise and then take them away. How can you stay on track if you don’t know what number you are actually going for?!? Last night when I went to bed it said I had 222 calories from exercise. It had been higher earlier in the day. And then this morning it was 178 for yesterday. Gah.
Whatever. It doesn’t give you credit for weight training and I did that yesterday, so I know I was still in the green. Even if just barely.2
