@Megan_smartiepants1970 please withdraw me from the step challenge. I am going to have some minor foot surgery in February and will be laid up for a bit.

I think that there has been some kind of math mistake on the weekly weight loss. I only lost 0.7 lbs. last week and could not possibly be in the honorable mentions. Someone, please double check the entries because I don't want to displace the person who actually deserves to be there.

@363days: could you share some of the suggestions on the weight control book that you are reading. I would really appreciate tips and strategies.

@Tazaria87: thank you for sharing the creamy broccoli soup recipe. I am always looking for lo cal recipes that can be adapted to be dairy free.

@icfa5317 : glad that your mom is recovering.

@lindamtuck2018: I am going to focus primarily on resistance training( a 3 day full body workout) and 3 days per week of core exercises. Am down to the last 22 lbs to lose so am upping calories and will look into adding Happy Scale.

lindamtuck2018 wrote: »

Question

What is the number one thing you have changed or are going to continue to do to keep your weight loss journey on track for 2021?

My eating, calories are less and carbs are less.

lindamtuck2018 wrote: »

Hey all! I got an instant pot for Christmas from my granddaughters. I haven’t taken it out of the box yet. To all you instant pot users, do you have any suggestions of where to get recipes.

Pressure Luck is a book but also a web site. I started off just on Pinterest and Facebook pages. I really love my pot. Best boiled eggs. I make chicken breast multiple ways ... bbq sauce, green chilies, lots of garlic. Then you have chicken for days. Also dump chicken, broth, rotel tomatoes, black beans and corn for tortilla soup. It’s definitely trial and error. You need to over season or else food is bland.

Today was a much easier day drawing up the vaccine all day. I was able to get in a couple of breaks which I used to get some steps in. They even let me go an hour early since I was the only one there the full day. So only 9 hours.

CHECK IN: Week 2 (Monday)
🏋🏻‍♀️ Exercise ✔️
🥤 96 oz. Water ✔️
🍽 Under Calories ✔️
💤 Sleep ✔️

👣 STEPS
MON 1/11: 16,750 (spinning) + 11,172 = 27,922

lindamtuck2018 wrote: »

Hey all! I got an instant pot for Christmas from my granddaughters. I haven’t taken it out of the box yet. To all you instant pot users, do you have any suggestions of where to get recipes.

I have had one for almost a year and just did take it out of the box around Christmas time. I just made a roast. The roast was frozen when I put it in. About the only thing I saw different with that verses my crockpot is with my crockpot it would have taken about 10 hours to get the meat as tender as the InstaPot did in 3 hours.

I'm not real sure it was worth the purchase yet for that is the only thing I have made in it so far.

lindamtuck2018 wrote: »

Question

What is the number one thing you have changed or are going to continue to do to keep your weight loss journey on track for 2021?

Working on getting my protein up and lowering my carbs and fat. I really need to research a bit about Micros or is it macros.. either way, I think that would help me.

@lindamtuck2018 You are correct. I did lose that much weight. Never mind.

Yesterdays steps 10,995

Bluetail6 wrote: »

I posted this on my wall earlier, and didn't paste it here, oops. I am still reading through the posts. A lot happens in a couple of days around here, lol!!

Thank you all, sincerely, for all your positive thoughts and prayers. My brother is ok. He will be traveling back to his main home tomorrow. He has been working on a house that he wants to sell that is out of state. He is on dialysis, and the problem was that they were unable to do it, because a clot had formed. He got to an out of town hospital, and they were able to treat the clot. He was able to get a partial session of dialysis on Saturday, and a full session today. The good news is that he is staying with our oldest brother till he travels home tomorrow.

Let us continue to be even more vigilant about our health. If you thought I seemed motivated before..... Wait till you see me now, lol. I never want to get to the point where I have to rely on medication and treatments to stay alive. Hence why am doing everything I can now to foster great health. We can do this, we will do this. I appreciate you all :-)!! Lee

That is good news about your brother. You are so right about being vigilant about our health. I always say if I knew 25 years ago what I do now I would have made some major changes years ago.

cabman wrote: »

@lindamtuck2018
the running program i am doing is a 5-10Km program, a follow on from a couch to 5k.
I picked up a card from the gym a while ago that is done by mibodycoach, but any references to their web page and google searches come up blank

I can try to post a photo if anyone is more interested,
but it basically consists of 4 runs a week slowly increasing the distances,
w = week, distances in km's
W1- 4,3,4
W2-3,3,4,5
W3- 4,4,4,6
W4- 4,4,4,6.5
W5- 4,4,3,7
W6- 4,4,3,7.5
W7- 4,4,4,8
W8- 4,4,4,8.5
W9- 5,4,3,9
W10- 5,4,3,10

I sometimes mix the runs up depending on my schedule or how i feel, and try to do quicker shorter runs, slow recovery runs , or do a pyramid session increasing speed every 0.5 or 1km. to make it more fun. i do most of my training on a treadmill at the gym, but should work in a road run once a week.

I started running a few years ago when i started to take weigh loss a bit more serious, and is one of the factors i know will make me successful, as it bures calories allowing me to to eat at higher number of calories that i am accustomed too.

my longest run so far a year or so ago (when i was at my lightest 78kgs) was a 21km run around a local mountain, which is 1/2 marathon distance. My current goal is to run around Rarotonga 32km, or at least Aitutaki 18km, both in the cook islands. - fingers cross the boarders reopen up.

the c25k program is a great starting point for anyone looking to start, as it starts off with a walk/run routine, and is 5 to 6 weeks before you need to complete a non stop run. ( i have my daughter on one of these programs atm)

i am no way an expert on running, there is plenty of information online, but i would recommend getting a proper shoe fitting at a specialist store if you are going to continue after a 5km program, spending the extra money on a good shoe, you do not want to pick up a foot injury by regular running longer distances.

sorry, my short post turned into a story, but it has distracted me from the pantry this evening.

This is just so inspiring. I can’t imagine running for 5km let alone 32km. I did run years ago but I had a knee replacement 4 years ago so I can’t run anymore. It would also be so pretty to run in the Cook Islands. I used to walk a lot but I have been dealing with nerve pain but I hope to get back to it. I know with walking I invested in a really good pair of shoes. It was worth every penny I spent. Thanks for explaining the program to me and I am sure it is good information for any of the runners on our team.

28Haveitall2020 wrote: »

Doing well and bing last night ....
Long story weight today
PW 240.3
CW 244.2

See you next Tuesday with goodnews

That binge monster. I did good last night until chocolate started calling my name. We only opened our Christmas presents and stockings on the weekend so I am dealing with Christmas treats in the apartment 2 weeks after the fact. I am sure you can get back on the program. Remember that’s not 4 pounds of weight gain. You are retaining lots of water and bloat from the binge.

@Beautyofdreams The workbook I've started is The Beck Diet Solution Weight Loss workbook and it has Daily Activities through 30 days. I am finding that it may take me 5 days to incorporate the action for 1 day. As an example "Eat while sitting down". I don't stand to eat but my negative habit is that I ALWAYS eat while watching TV or reading a book. I traced that back to my growing up - I would take a plate of food to my bedroom and read while I ate. My goal on this one is to shoot for 1 meal a day when I am not being distracted during eating. I couldn't even do that yesterday, it's like an addiction, but I will work on it.
The first 7 are 1)Review the advantages of Dieting and everyday, several times a day, read your list. 2) Commit to a diet plan - For me, I realized I was not getting enough protein and even on days that I was within my calories I was clutching my fists because I rarely felt satisfied. I decided to focus on upping my protein and watching carbs (@scorpiogirl170). I also faced the fact I don't like to cook and need high bulk, easy meals or I won't stay with my plan. Yesterday I cooked 4 oz 95% lean beef, added lots of cabbage slaw already cut, green onion, cucumber and Asian Dressing. It was awesome! 3) Eat while sitting down 4) Build your confidence 5)Slow down and be mindful
Beck emphasizes practicing skills such as determining if it is a craving or hunger and although I've heard this a MILLION times before, I decided to try it. He said to eat a big meal at the first of the day and then don't eat again until you feel hunger. Wow, this has worked for me for 3 days now and I've lost 3 pounds (I was up two pounds since weigh in) I know this is bloat but we all know that sometimes the bloat is as hard to lose as the real weight. New recipe that satisfies my carb craving: 3 eggs, 1 ripe banana, 1/4 tsp vanilla - mix very well and cook on griddle. I top with 1/4 cup berries and Cool Whip (if you have seen my food diary you know I am hooked on Cool whip) I have not had a LTD since the first of November and for once I'm excited to think I might. Oh, for the evening binge times I've planned ahead things to do: I called 2 friends, had coloring book and a game ready, and made myself clean house at that time, rather than sitting. If I sound excited - I am - hoping I might finally be on the track that you guys are on, to lose weight regularly. Have a great day!

@lindamtuck2018 For 2021 I will focus on craving vs. hunger and not have my life just be about weight. Ask for help! I've been doing counseling online regularly and I just scheduled a tutoring session to learn Norwegian. There are specialists out there in every area and I don't have to figure everything out for myself. Finally, stay connected to this group. You guys are so awesome and supportive and real - you share your sucess and challenges and that has helped a lot.