Username: jedaschultz
Weigh In Day: Monday
Week: 1
PW (Previous Weight): 204.2
CW (Current Weight): 205.6

It's been a stressful last several weeks. We are in the process of buying a new house, closing on it next week and moving in March. I tend to eat when I get stressed and that doesn't help anything.

Hi all,

@sleepymom5 - that seems to be exactly it! I start the week of well and it all goes downhill lol. I really need to give my willpower a good kick in the *kitten* Glad your week is starting off better.

@1theresamcvean - hope you're ok and not being too run off your feet x

@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx - sorry you're having to go back into lockdown, though I must admit have been hugely impressed with how you guys have handled the whole thing - really wish our lot had done something more similar and we might not have the horrendous numbers we do

@debbiewsharpe - glad you're back at your magic number though I would think a few pounds up and down from week to week falls within normal maintenance levels x

So, was a pretty rubbish week last week. Totally fell off the wagon with the eating and rather than giving myself a kick and getting back on track, I just rolled with it *sighs* Scale was hovering around the 188 mark Sunday/Monday, which is know isn't all 'actual weight' but was still a bit depressing. Had a super low cal day yesterday as was trying to listen to my hunger cues a lot more, and I never feel too hungry after stuffing myself for a few days lol. Today has been ok so far, though it is Pancake Day so... I'm thinking if I do my zumba class then I might let myself have one or two

tryingagain5
Wednesday
Week 3
PW: 209.4
CW: 207.8
Loss: 1.6
Basically I lost what I gained last week.😉

Check in for Tuesday
Food-good until evening...
Water-good
Exercise-30 min walking video, PT and stretching

It was the chocolate. Not even mine, I ate some of Shannons. I also overate at dinner but I realized it and stopped so that was good. I have a nice day planned so I need to get downstairs and workout soon. I am getting a mani/pedi and getting my eyebrows tinted. I can't do my eyebrows on my own, I look surprised and a little crazy. I am also hoping to pick up some lunch meat from the store if it isn't too crazy. We went through what we had quicker than I expected.

Have a great day everyone!

@jedaschultz Wow! You have so much going on! How exciting about moving! I also eat when I am stressed. Try your best to reel it in because you have a long haul ahead with packing up, the whole selling/buying process and then the actual move and unpacking. Maybe aim to maintain and not gain? Good luck!
@pacsnc6 I hope you are able to continue without snow as there is another storm heading across the country. We are supposed to get snow tomorrow through Friday. It is nice to see the sun shining though!
@podperson1 Well...did well for 2 days Lol! Back at it today! I saw you did your zumba so I hope you enjoyed your pancakes! xo
@tryingagain5 Good job this week! Nice job turning things around. You would really get a kick out of my son in Houston. He is from Philly and can't get over how everything shut down. Where he lives, they didn't get over 2 inches. Now they are shut down because of power so that is a different story. I feel terrible for Texas, many have been without power for over 2 days.
@minstrelofsarcasm Hopefully spring will be here soon! Or at least spring like weather! Stay warm.
@melaniedscott Are you in pain? I would at least call and run that by your doctor, that is a big gain in 2 weeks so it may be good to just get a doctor's insight. Sending hugs.

@sleepymom5 It isn't all the time...but yeah, there's some pain. Doctor said discomfort is normal with this, even if it doesn't always happen. I guess when the girls aren't happy, nobody is.

@minstrelofsarcasm Maybe I should do that. It isn't bad, just aggravating. I have a ridiculous pain threshold from decades of migraines, so I only notice when it gets stabby. Which isn't nice.

@pacsnc6

You're right about it all being perspective with temperatures. My oldest nephew grew up in Michigan but has lived in California for several years. I'm guessing his blood has thinned some since he's lived there. When he comes home to visit he's always cold. I agree with your mom, if it's over 45 here in the winter that's a heat wave. I saw the weather forecast for next week. High 30's, maybe even 40. Might have to break out the shorts!😉


@minstrelofsarcasm

Yep, definitely cold here in Michigan today with a snowstorm yesterday. We did have sunshine today, which was really nice to see. It's usually pretty dark and dreary here in the winter. I'd send you some sunshine but it's gone to bed already!😉

doing an early check in this week due to expected major power outages due to ice storm. We just got power back on Tuesday night after being out since Saturday morning

normal check in day: Friday
current weight 211.4

I forget last weeks weight LOL

Well ladies. My weight is fluctuating again. I blame the crackers I keep sneaking in. I know I shouldn’t but they are buttery and salty and well, I Can’t resist. Not sure I actually lost anything last week. My weight is back to bouncing around. I have been hitting the gym 3 days a week and I definitely feel stronger. I quit smoking too, almost 2 weeks ago. I am hungrier, I haven’t overindulged much, 2 days I believe. Around 1800 calories they were carbs though so we shall see. Regardless I feel good, that’s all that matters, and I’m taking steps to improve myself whether it shows on a scale or not.
@tryingagain5 congrats you&ve been doing so well.
@sleepymom5 I totally agree it’s easier to stick to my calories if I’m organized and prepared. I hate looking around and seeing all the things I need to do. It does make me backslide.
@melaniedscott i hope you’re feeling better soon. @melaniedscott and @minstrelofsarcasm thank you both for the compliments on my steps. I have been pushing my steps. Avoiding cigarette cravings with steps. I have been jogging some too. I would like to guide that up but right now I just get too bored. I have to be able to watch the tv while on the treadmill. I’ll get there. 😉
@debbiewsharpe you amaze me with your steps especially walking through the house. That is dedication! Dedication I don’t have.

Check in for Wednesday
Food-back to Ugh!
Water-64 oz
Exercise-30 min walking video, PT, strength and stretching

My last two days are like my last two weeks have been. I start out strong and then I go off track. I did great at first yesterday. I got up, checked in with all of you, got downstairs and got a good workout in, showered and then got out of the house. I ended up getting some errands done besides my mani/pedi. I even stopped at the fish store for dinner. Made a healthy dinner...then..my sister in law came by unexpectedly to watch the Bachelor that we missed on Monday. Well then the wine and chocolates started, her daughter stopped in...It was like an unexpected party. I didn't even look at the scale this morning let alone step on it. Today is a snow day. I am going to do my regular PT and stretching but my workout will be snow shoveling. I am going to plan to have a drink or two. I have been waiting 2 years to have a good "snow day" and we have been having them this winter but with everything that has been going on I just haven't been into it this year. Today I am going to try because it may be another few years before we have another. So if we have a few drinks, I will have some. If we don't, I won't. I am just going to go with the flow. Besides shoveling, I may just sit by the fire and read. Even though I didn't have a great week eating wise...I did do well with getting exercise and water in. I also had a very productive week and feel like I am finally caught up with all the stuff I missed the past month. So even though I am a little disgusted with the way things are going, there are some good things.


@melaniedscott I never even thought about your pain tolerance being higher due to the migraines. I hope you are feeling better soon.
@podperson1 I would have a problem with that too! Lol! I need to learn how to be able to resist when there are treats around. I am good usually because I don't have the stuff I really like in the house. I can relate with the grocery store, I was in such a good rotation with toiletry items, paper goods and cleaning supplies but last time I went I needed to get it all and it does get expensive. Good luck with deciding about your hair. I love long hair so maybe go in stages so you don't cut too much off right away. It could be fun to have a new style.
@tryingagain5 My son moved to Houston 2 years ago. He said he knew he was in for trouble when they were putting sand down instead of salt. Although I would think sand would provide traction too. He said it was opposite of what we see when it sticks to the grass and not the roads. He said it wasn't really sticking to the grass but the roads were bad. Maybe that is where the salt helps? He didn't get much snow where he was but power and water have been out and the cold weather is colder than many of his friends down there have ever experienced.
@callsitlikeiseeit Stay warm. And safe! Sending hugs!
@minstrelofsarcasm You will have to let me know how that mug cake turns out. Maybe that is something that will help with my sweet tooth and my chocolate tooth...and my love of cake tooth....I am a little disgusted that it is taking me so long to get back on track but I am going to take a page from your book and think about why this may be happening and make a plan to turn things around. Maybe be a little kinder to myself too.
@kandi3570 Very impressive that you are losing weight and quitting smoking on top of it. That is awesome! It is also great that you are doing so well at the gym. Although you are bouncing around with weight, you are doing so well overall. Keep it going!
@goingape Sounds like you have a great plan at the gym with the classes. Toning and cardio are going to get you where you want to go! I got my dogs food on a automatic delivery with Chewy. I was surprised but it is actually the same as if I got it at the Vet(she has stomach issues) so I am happy and it is so easy. Stay safe and warm!