Serial Starters

So, I went running. Feeling so much better. Might have to make it daily when I can't do the dog park. And it gives me a few more cals to play with, too.

Hey, @catgirl2289, welcome. We've all been there.

I am contemplating going out for something to eat. I have the cals in my budget for the day. And the temp is still above 0, haha. I'm curious to see what I will decide.

I've been working almost 12 hours straight and I need to move. I've taken the dogs out 2x but their feet freeze, so it's back in quickly. Didn't even get up to eat except once. Hence the plentiful cals in the evening.

Taxes, yeah, gotta think about that at some point too.

*** February 9th ***

Good morning ☀️

Well I got The Dreaded Paperwork mostly completed and sent off to the lawyer. This is for the divorce; I haven't received all of my stuff necessary for the tax returns. I need to get that on my radar.

Sara - thank you for the card 😘

Lana

Hello all!
Whirlwind of days. Geesh.
Maureen - I feel every ounce of your cold frustration. I cannot wait for this cold week to be done. This is NOT supposed to happen in February.
Lana - sending you warm thoughts. Sorry it is yuck paperwork.
Sara I agree - something will come along. How does anyone buy a trailer if there are no loans out there? I don't think that makes sense.
Welcome catgirl and Justin.
I got two friend requests today from two gals that were very skinny and had very sexy poses in their photos. LOL. Not sure they will be good support in MFP journey.

CW 196.2
HW 207
GW 194

It is always so nice to see everyone's updates.

Lynn, like you, I thought we were free and clear in Feb. So much for a "mild" winter. Making a decision this week about whether or not I'll have another winter in WI. I hate how easy it is to justify skipping a run or walk because of the weather.

I'm now within 30 lbs of "healthy" bmi. I can't believe it. It's been an off-and-on again process, but the one thing I did really differently this time was *not* regaining. I saw time as my friend--just keep going, knowing that a week or month without losing (and a few months, a couple times), didn't mean anything as long as I didn't view it as a reason to just give up. Eating at maintenance for many weeks at a time showed me I could. It required attention and effort, but no more than many people who have always been thin have to use to maintain their healthy weight. Reading and learning about the habits of those folks really helped. Some folks have no interest in overeating or in foods that "trigger" many of us, but they are rare. I remember my mom's friend telling her that she only had dessert once a week--it worked for her. It works for me if I want to maintain. It's getting harder as I lose more cals with my decreasing weight, but the habits are in place and I just need to start shaving off small parts of what I consume--a serving becomes .9 of it's previous size. Not hard once I became I aware--it was the awareness that was always lacking, the knowledge that small, slow changes make the difference over the long haul.

Happy Wednesday.
Same ole same ole here.
Sara - I did do a POTM yesterday. Was quite refreshing. But then because I do not believe I am a monster I did feel bad later....spouted my mouth off not too nice to her. Oh well. I never claimed not to have a temper
Lana - I could use a big ole cup of coffee - send Luca by when you are done~!
Waves to all!

CW 194.6
HW 207
GW 189

Sara, walking is so good for getting rid of frustration. Good for you.

I have made the decision: I am moving SOUTH!!! At the end of this school year. Looking at Charlotte, NC. I'm really, really excited and rather scared

Stay warm, healthy, and happy.