@theresamcle[quote
Thanks for sharing your story again. Very inspiring! I love your goals and good luck with maintenance.

goingape wrote: »

I will try to do like you and let Covid be positive. We do have more time so no excuses. Thank you for putting the positive spin on it for me this morning!!!! I really needed to hear your words today.

@Mxlaw90
Hello Marcy, Happy New Year! I understand the Covid weight gain, seems to be a story for many of us. You have a great plan so together we can do this! The couch and snacks are not our friends, remember while watching TV during each commercial you can walk about 300 steps. It does add up, go for it. I believe in you.

@GingerPwr
Happy New Year! I am from Wilson, NC so we already have something in common. Good luck with your goals, very similar to mine. Happy Anniversary, I hope that you can find a way to celebrate this year. We just had our 46 anniversary December 20. Our only celebration was take out from Cracker Barrel. We don’t eat out yet but it was a welcome change from cooking.

@Cyndiesstuff
So sorry to hear of your pain but you sure took the bull by the horns and came up with a plan that works for you, congratulations. You are so right, all of this is mental, a head game we play. Love your goals - I remind myself often “am I hungry or am I bored.” WE will do this, January is here and we will meet it head on.

@Brown 6267 Happy New Year! Good stepping this week.

@Pacsnc6
Hey Patsy, when I was younger and could see better I loved to cross stitch. I have some oriental prints that are 24 and 28 count. With lots of different shades. As you know, really tiny and hard to do. They are hanging proudly in my living room and foyer. Looking forward to your pictures when you are finished!!!! I have a good friend on immunotherapy and it is really helping her. I sure hope and pray your next scan shows even more progress.

@Rachelrjh
Such a positive attitude, you inspire me. I weigh in on Sunday so I hope we both show a loss this week. I know your job is stressful at best but this last year, WOW! I was a teacher and substituted about every day until Covid hit. I have been offered a job as a permanent sub (show up every day just to see where I may be needed) I wish I could take it but with my age and Covid it would not be a smart idea. Good luck with the weight loss, I will do my best to cheer us along.

@Lemonnaid7
Happy New Year Heather! Mindless snaking, I definitely relate to. I am also a walker and have a team on MFP (soulmates) currently 13 in the group and we do a monthly challenge. We average around 3.5 million steps a month. If you every want to join, send me a message. We start over each month. Good luck with your goals.

@Menstrelofsarcasm
Happy New Year coach! Thank you for coaching us along, I find your wit and style helpful and inspirational. Great goal for January, I also have a goal to be KIND (we all should have that one). Hope the boxes disappear

@Drinkmeyer
Welcome and happy new year! Already losing, congratulations.

@xX_PhoenixRising
Hey Kristy, your goals for 2021 are great, you have a plan and I am willing to bet that you will succeed. Love your positive attitude through all the adversity. You will continue to inspire us all!


@Annliz23
GET RID OF THE FOOD! I had the same problem until I finally decided to freeze it and maybe bring it out a little at a time as a treat. I see we are both steppers, good luck. Our weather has not been very cooperative lately.

debbiewsharpe wrote: »

I take FULL responsibility for my weight gain. From March - November I did well and remained around my magic number of 127. Then Thanksgiving came and I usually cook for my family and Larry's family( about 15-20 people) and due to Covid just the 2 of us here. I cooked a full Thanksgiving feast and ate too much for several days. Then the Christmas baking and candy making started. I did like I always do and fixed way to much stuff. Pumpkin bread, fudge, cheese straws, turtles, white chocolate peanut clusters, dark chocolate clusters, peanut brittle and many pies and cakes. Dessert every night!!! YES, I know better! I have been maintaining for several years now so I know what to do and this sure ain't it, pardon the grammar!
COVID DEPRESSION!!!!! I was not able to be with my family for Thanksgiving and Christmas, first time in my 68 years on this Earth. Christmas dinner, New Year's traditional southern meal and the scales are showing it. I think I just ate from boredom and depression. I quit posting here, sorry folks I will try to get myself together this month.

Debbie, I think everyone here can relate to your struggle. The holidays are difficult to "behave" during, especially with all of the easily-accessible sweets. This year was especially challenging, because eating away feelings of isolation is all too easy and adjusting to smaller gathering sizes is all too difficult.

You've done a marvelous job of being on track and consistent throughout the year - I have no doubts you'll get back to just that in no time!

Hi all, checking in!
Yesterday I did my online yoga class and did the abs challenge. They were both good. I had a lot of company from one dog that was trying to be part of the fun. I showed him the how the yoga instructor’s dog was sleeping on its own mat but he didn’t follow.

I had a great day yesterday resisting the evening snacking. I have been drinking bubbly water from the soda stream I just got at Christmas.

I’m hoping to hit the gym later. I’m going to ask the staff about a weight training program so my time there is more structured.

I’m going to do some home stuff today and get some clutter organized. I’m back to work tomorrow. Cheers everyone!

@RoseyandReady
Weigh In Sunday Jan. 3rd.....166!
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