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@theslightedgeforever It was definitely fun to see it in real time since it was definitely an ego boost to see how fit I was! And he does the elliptical for an hour a day so his baseline isn't bad but once you add weights it's a whole different game! I'm so glad you got to chat and connect with your friends on your birthday!

@DonnasWay0805 Welcome to the group! I could never sustain WW either so we're glad to have you here!

@TeresaW1020 Leg day is killer so I can't imagine layering AAA on top of it! I always have to space those out. Today I did Core de Force Plyo and my core is definitely feeling it! Doesn't it feel great to be the fitter one with all the work you've been doing? I'm glad you had fun last night splitting some wine and chocolate with your spouse! And Lent seems like a great way to center healthy habits for the next few months!

@trooworld Wow! You had a super productive day off! Great job setting yourself up for success this week with prepped veggies!

Hi Everyone! I made the most amazing salad yesterday with shredded purple cabbage, shredded carrots, and sliced mini cucumbers in a chipotle sauce. It was delicious and so filling when paired with some protein. Today I'm going to finish up my butternut squash soup and for dinner have my homemade cilantro lime rice with shrimp and probably some more of that salad!

It has been ridiculously cold here (legitimately it is -19 as I type this) so I haven't been able to get any walks in which has been a struggle. I've been using the time to do relaxing yoga and stretch, but it's just not the same as getting outdoors. I'm ready for winter to be over so I can enjoy being outside again.

@mswatson0777 Thanks! It sounds like you are eating really well. That salad must have been colorful and beautiful as well as delicious! I can't even imagine that level of cold. I complain when it is in the 50s lol. I hope the cold ends soon.

@TeresaW1020 Ooh let me know how that brush works out for you. I still have more to get rid of, I just did the closet but I didn't do my shelves! Oh my gosh, what a thing to witness. I hope that poor man is okay. I hope you had a nice visit with your friend.

Hello all. We got Mediterranean food delivered last night. It was delicious but it was a mistake: my weight is going to be up today, I know it, and it's probably going to be up the rest of the week. I was way over on my points.

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

Hello all. I hurt my knee today and I can't walk. Somehow I stepped up on some uneven ground while I was out and pulled something. So obviously won't be exercising for a couple of days. I've been using the RICE method.

@mswatson0777 I retreat into my own little bubble sometimes. As you know, I've not been my chatty self lately. This too shall pass. Good for you for not bingeing and journaling.

@trooworld I love Mediterranean food. So easy to go overboard on that I find. You sound like my sister and 50 being cold. lol Meanwhile my son is in Houston freezing. He moved from Iowa to get away from the cold. lol God had other plans this winter. He finally got some power back after 24+hours. It's crazy there right now it seems. It warmed up a bit but now freezing rain.

@teresaw1020 Goodness on the accident. Angels were watching over your car. I hope he's okay. Hopefully your weight will be moving in the right direction soon.

@DonnasWay0805 Welcome to the group!

Right now I'm struggling with my eating and trying to figure out how I can blend my carb cycling with my WW blue plan. Either plan would work for me if I would just follow. But for some reason either life or a black hole or whatever seems to find me incapable of it right now despite my good intentions every morning. I'm thinking of doing alternating weeks. Although would that be too confusing? So that's where I am right now mentally.

@mswatson0777 I'm glad it's going to warm up for you so you get outside. I really did enjoy the Mediterranean food, it's one of my faves too! I felt the need for a "me" day the other day when my husband started talking non-stop lol. It rarely happens so I just let him talk. I wasn't in the mood to listen or engage in conversation but oh well lol. I might try a "me" day someday soon! I'm glad you were able to avoid a binge, WTG!

@theslightedgeforever Oh dear, do take care of that knee! It is easy to go overboard on Mediterranean food, they usually give you a huge portion that you have no business eating. I did break up my meal into two portions. LOL...I'm a wimp now. I'm originally from the midwest so I should be able to take some cold but it's been too long that I've been away! Geez, your poor son! That weather is not what I think of when I think of Houston. For your plan, can you start out by following it for half the day? Even just for breakfast and build on that?

@DonnasWay0805 That's good advice!

Hi everyone. I'm still not sleeping well. I'm feeling tired but I'll manage. I'm still on my organizing binge: I ordered these wire baskets for the bathroom and they came yesterday, I put all of the sheets in the baskets because before, they were a jumbled mess. I also ordered a shoe rack because my shoes are a mess and I end up wearing the same 3 pairs of shoes because the shoes are messy. I had a nice kale salad with some chicken last night: https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/sweet-potato-kale-salad/

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

@TeresaW1020 It was! Yes, spring is right around the corner so hold tight! I hope the cleaning goes well. Just think of all the calories you are going to burn! I hope the eating plan gives you a boost at weigh-in.

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

@DonnasWay0805 I used to do WW back when it was PointsPlus, then came here. I became prediabetic and the doc wanted me counting carbs. Then I was doing that for a while but was eating too many calories. So I stumbled up on a carb cycling program that worked wonders for me in last half of 2019. Then I got real sick early 2020 and then covid and well you know the rest. I gained 24 lbs last year. Probably 6 this year. I haven't looked. ;So just a while ago, it suddenly came to me what I will try. I will do every other day. carb cycling, WW blue. Best of both worlds. Before I would be satisfied with some cheese cubes and a couple pieces of deli turkey. But when I did blue plan, those points add up. But I do need the vitamins minerals in the f&v. I know it's a balance, so maybe this will work. On carb days, I have a calorie goal that I try and stay under. But if I go over, I don't count myself as off plan if I meet my carb goal.

@trooworld I'm always good for breakfast. lol I follow the same menu every week depending on the day. Plus I would track breakfast. Lunch and after is what became the problem, but I think I found the solution. Read my post to Donna above. My friend recently made me some homemade orange marmalade. I said I'll try it on Monday. She said can't you just try it tomorrow. I said no because I have toast on Mondays. She said, you are so methodical. (true) I can never fold sheets neatly. Now underwear, that's a different story.

@teresaw1020 So why am I thinking about two different plans. With carb cycling, I can feel satisfied most of the time with my choices but I don't necessarily pick things that are really healthy for me and my brain/gut. I know I can lose weight on this one if I just follow the plan (as you know I had a hard time following it in 2020 after I did perfectly for 6 months in 2019.) The other one would have so many good vitamins and minerals and other good benefits for my body, but until I can make those choices into a habit and change my palate, long term it's just not happening. But I get the benefit of if I'm hungry I could go grab a fruit and it be a 0 point food, but then too much of that and my blood sugar numbers might not look so good. See? So I'm going for every other day. I'm still using my red yellow green but will be counting carbs and points on alternate days. So at least 3-4 days a week I'll be getting in some good f&v, beans, etc. I personally like Jazzy Janitress. I'd get a cool uniform for it too. Maybe etsy or redbubble has something.

@mswatson0777 I'm hoping alternating days will break my barriers. I've never had barriers so long before. Time to clean out the cobwebs. I'm glad you enjoyed your me time and feel renewed.

My RICE is working. Doing it again today. Knee is better where at least I can put weight on it and don't have to sit down to put on/take off pants. Still no exercise. Tomorrow is my normal planned rest day so that worked out nicely.

@mswatson0777 I don't blame you, you barely have time to breathe you are so busy! I hope you had fun with your quaranteam. I'm behind on Bridgerton, I need to finish the season. I love it it's just my spouse doesn't want to watch it which means I have to either watch it on my computer with headphones or watch it when he's not here. I hope you enjoy your low-key weekend and the books!

@theslightedgeforever Are you saying you eat the same thing for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day? Man, I can't do that. I can eat the same breakfast all week but that's about it. It sounds like your combination of carb cycling and WW Blue might work out okay. I admire your ability to delay gratification. I heard on the news the other day that this is a sign of maturity (not being old but mentally mature). Unfortunately, I must be pretty juvenile because I do not have the ability to delay gratification, I never have. I remember sneaking and peeking at my Christmas gifts as a teenager. I can't fold the sheets neatly either, that's why I got the wire baskets: I can just roll them and put them in the basket. My underwear drawer looks like a bomb went off lol. I'm glad the RICE is working.

Hi all. First, the good news: I lost 2.6 lbs this week! This is surprising as I indulged 3 days this week. I've now lost a total of 24.6 lbs. I'm so close to 25 lbs!!! Tonight, I'm making the TikTok viral sensation, baked feta pasta. I've been looking forward to it all week. I haven't had pasta in a while, I don't have it very often because it is something I have a hard time resisting. I got rid of 3 bags of clothes and shoes yesterday, took them to the Goodwill. I got a new shoe rack so my closet looks a lot better now. I still have to go through a box of shoes and my shelves that hold my sweaters and t-shirts. It's a process!

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

@theslightedgeforever Yeah, I like Jazzy Janitress too! I would definitely need a bedazzled uniform with a title like that. I am sure you will find a plan that will get you moving in the right direction and fit your life. Glad that your knee is feeling better. Ohhh and never in my life have I considered how to properly fold underwear. I feel if they are at least in somewhat a manageable pile, I’m good to go.

@trooworld Congrats on your amazing weight loss this week!! I used to open my Christmas presents that my mom wrapped because she must have thought that scotch tape was gold and would barely use any. Made it so easy!!


Hello everyone! Today was day two as the church’s jazzy janitress and I am soooo tired!! I worked almost 5 hours and after over 12,000 steps and 6 flights of stairs, I called it quits and will go back and finish up tomorrow. The guy who cleaned our church did the bare minimum, which granted is a lot of work, but I will have no choice but to go above and beyond because I can’t see dirt that up close and personal and not do something about it. I know it will get better once I’ve gotten things the way I like them. My weight was up a pound this week. Mostly due to me blowing going to Mexican with the staff yesterday. We hadn’t all gone together in such a long time and they wouldn’t take no for an answer. It’s all good. I know that I will get it off next week. I better because I don’t want to end the month with a stupid gain!

Hello, The WW meeting place here closed and not another one close to us, I am an older adult and can't drive long distance at night for meetings. I reached lifetime years ago losing 68lbs but I have gained a lot back. I've been using the My Fitness Pal to track my food but I don't know what Macro ratio to use as a target. I'm trying to limit carbs to fresh Veg and Fruits and lean meats. Any help would be appreciated.

@bsthorn1 Hi and welcome! I'm glad you found us. That stinks that your meeting place closed. I track in WW so I can't speak to the macros, but there are plenty of people on this board that track in MFP and can offer some advice. For the most part, I limit carbs to fruits and vegs too.

Hi all! It's a beautiful day in Southern California. I'm sorry for those parts of the U.S., and the world, that are not in beautiful weather right now. I don't have much planned today, maybe some meal prep. Other than that, I'm going to go through my shoes and get rid of some and take a load to the Goodwill. Have a good day, everyone!

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

Hi all...I am still here, lol. Another snowy day in Iowa. But supposed to be in the 30-40’s this week, so much better than the cold weather we had. Our dd in OK has had quite a bit of snow & ice lately, too, but my brother said it will be 60’s there this week. DD’s ex had frozen water pipes, but guess OK now & has water again.

Today is my oldest dd (the one in OK)’s birthday. How did she get to be 44, since I am still so young!😂😂

@trooworld Yay, for beautiful weather! Spring is definitely on the way! Your pasta dish looked delicious! I have chili cooking in the crockpot again, with corn muffins.

@theslightedgeforever I feel so bad for your ds in Texas. They have really had the winter weather! Probably Mother Nature didn’t want him to miss Iowa too much, lol. Hope you find your determination again. Glad your knee is doing better. I did laugh at your comments about the walnuts & chia seeds, but know there is some truth there.

@TeresaW1020 It sounds like your church really needed the Jazzy Janitress. I’m sure you will get it looking great! I am looking forward to going to OK & get some good Mexican food. I’m sure you will get the little gain off this week.

@mswatson0777 I don’t know how you get everything done! Hope you had fun with your quaranteam.

@cbabie Hope you are doing well. Keep walking.

@bsthorn1 Welcome. My WW story about the same. I lost, got lifetime, gained it back, and have restarted quite a few times. The last time I quit, it was too far to drive to the meetings. As far as macros, I would start out with what MFP gives you & see how you do. A lot of people say the protein is too low. I am trying to eat more whole food, plant based but haven’t totally given up meat. So my carbs are higher than most.

I think I may need to see if I can get into the dentist or Dr. My mouth on one side is so sore, not sure why. I was blaming dh’s peanut brittle..thought it cut my gum, but not sure that’s what it is. It hurts around back teeth & hurts to open wide. & jaw hurts, so either TMJ (which I have never had), or a bad tooth. Need to get better..dh gets his 2nd COVID shot Friday & mine on following Monday. (They won’t do it on weekend, even tho 1st one was)

On the plus side, I have been determined to get 10,000 steps a day & have done it every day in Feb. Looking back, I see it was most days (but not all) in January, too. And I am staying away from the”evil” peanut brittle, just in case, lol.

Hope everyone has a great week!

@TeresaW1020 It was! Unfortunately, due to hunger pains, I didn't give it away as planned...I ate some of it. But the scale continues to go down. I hope the rain comes and goes pretty quickly. My desk gets messy, too, with incoming mail, receipts etc. I hate it. Good luck with your new plan, I hope it makes a difference!

@RetiredAndLovingIt To me, 30-40s would be torture lol. Yes, spring is on the way!!! I love chili. And corn muffins sound perfect with it. You should go to the dentist. That's good you are getting your 2nd shot. 10,000 steps every day in February is amazing!

@cbabie I'm so glad to "see" you. I was worried about you. It sounds like you might be going through a lot, hugs to you.

Hi all. I had a wonderful day yesterday. We took the dog for a long walk and then my hubby asked if I wanted to go for a walk somewhere so we went to a trail in Balboa Park and walked for over an hour. It was such a lovely day and the walk was good. I was too tired to do anything after we got back so I just laid on the couch watching YouTube videos on fashion (thanks, @TeresaW1020! I didn't realize how many fashion mistakes I was making until watching Dressed for my Day). Later, I sorted through my shoes and got rid of more clothes. I didn't have time to take them to the Goodwill but I will this weekend. I got rid of this brand new 3-piece purple dress suit that I absolutely was in love with but it never fit because it was Asian sizes and ran waaaaaaay too small. I asked myself yesterday why I was keeping it? I would never fit into that small a size so into the Goodwill bag it went.

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

MFP is freaking out right now!

@retiredandlovingit Happy Bday to your dd. I bet they love the 60 degree weather in OK. My son is enjoying his 70 degree weather in houston now. You are doing great with your 10000 steps in Feb. How is your jaw/teeth?

@cbabie That's good that you are working on yourself. Glad you were able to get on the treadmill. You would think that now that you are home you would get more steps than just sitting at your desk.

@trooworld 50% Your walking trail looks like fun. I love walking in nature. Yeah on the scale continuing to go down. Sorry about the homeless lady but another perspective is that you helped someone in need and will get blessings for it. I always remember my mom saying But for the grace of God, there go I.

@teresaw1020 So what's happening with your MFP? I keep getting friend requests with racy pictures in them. At least if they are racy, let them be males. I'm loving my alternate eating plan so far. Of course it's only been since Thursday. lol If I happen to be on a point day and crave something I know if I just wait a day I could try and work it in on my carb day as that's a bit more forgiving. So I immediately going into my food diary and put it in there and start planning my day around it. Just keep tweaking and see which combination of plans work for you long term. Because we don't just have to lose this weight, we have to keep it off so we had better find a plan that we like. Yaaay on your scale going down too.

I lost 3.8 this week so that's good. May it continue