Weigh in
username - poderson1
week - 2
PW - 183.4
CW - 184.8

Well I just typed out a whole thing for it to disappear. 🤔🤯
So anyway let’s start again.
@debbiewsharpe you’re an inspiration. You’re consistency is amazing. I try truly. But I give myself leeway and excuses sometimes. You manage those steps everyday. You inspire us all to do a little better everyday.

@lennoncpa ohhh I understand that nut addiction. I have a problem. My daughter said to me yesterday “mom you have to stop eating those nuts, you eat a bag a day.” Which is true when I have them. So I’ve had 3 bags this week at 2700 calories each bag. 🤷‍♀️

@sleepymom5 snacking is my problem too. I think I just need to stop buying snacks. If I have to cook every time I guarantee I will eat less. 😂

Thank you to everyone who wished me well for quitting smoking. I was 60 posts behind so I can’t remember who all to thank. But I appreciate everyone’s support. The best part of not smoking is that I inspired my mom to stop smoking. That makes me so happy. I don’t know if she will stick it out but I can hope. At 60 she will likely still have some health effects but less if she quits now.

I will again try to be on here more. I have been very busy. I’ve worked over a few times and I’ve just in general been tired. I’ve napped one day this week and I went to bed at 930 last night. And my habit tracker is out the window for February and I didn’t start one for March. I will do it again though. I do think it helps keep me consistent.

I downloaded the couch to 5K app. That is my next health endeavor. I would like to run again and my new shoes came in yesterday. There is such a difference!!! It’s horrible that I have to have a specific shoe. Not even just a brand, specifically new balance 411 walking shoes. If they ever stop making them I’m in soo much trouble. Lol.
But I’m going to run! That’s my next goal. I want to do a 5K this year. Maybe a few. I wanted to last year but covid hit and I never even started training. So covid or no covid. If I have to run 3.2 miles on the backroads here, I’m going to do it. I don’t know if I will ever be able to actually run that long without resting but I’m going to try and do the best I can at it.

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Thank you to everyone who wished me well for quitting smoking. I was 60 posts behind so I can’t remember who all to thank. But I appreciate everyone’s support. The best part of not smoking is that I inspired my mom to stop smoking. That makes me so happy. I don’t know if she will stick it out but I can hope. At 60 she will likely still have some health effects but less if she quits now.
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I downloaded the couch to 5K app. That is my next health endeavor. I would like to run again and my new shoes came in yesterday. There is such a difference!!! It’s horrible that I have to have a specific shoe. Not even just a brand, specifically new balance 411 walking shoes. If they ever stop making them I’m in soo much trouble. Lol.

But I’m going to run! That’s my next goal. I want to do a 5K this year.

it has done that to me a few times. It has been weird for me for a while. I quit trying to access the community from the app in Nov (remember when I vanished for a week & a half?...no community in app--they said I needed to update but my phone is too old and can't/won't run the update. Stupid. But I do need a new phone...it is nearly 5...).

So now, you're telling us that you've inspired your daughter to start going to the gym and improve her health, you've quit smoking AND you've inpired your mom to quit smoking too? And all those inches? Are you trying to make us look bad? By being so awesome? WOW.

I really loved NB 505's. They quit making them several years ago. The 609(?) was okay but the last two pairs I bought have been horrible. They're okay for a week or two and then ... I hate them. Probably won't buy NB again. Need new shoes now...

I am happy to walk a 5K. Even a 10K, as demonstrated a couple weeks ago ... but run? No thanks. Not even if someone was chasing me. In fact...

Hey, everyone! What would you all think about a team 5K (walk, run or crawl, your choice)? We did one in Nov, I think. Just do it and post time, fun photos (of you; funny things you saw; flowers; pooch pals you ran into ...whatever) from your 'event'. Any takers?

Sleepymom5
Friday weigh in (Sat this week only)
PW 201.2
CW 203

Check in for Friday
Food-over but good and on plan
Water-80oz
Exercise-2-30 min walks, PT and stretching

I knew I was up but I am hoping some of that was from going out to dinner last night and having drinks too. I am so proud of myself. I ate what I planned even the drinks. I didn't have the roll and I left half of my dinner! See-I can do this! I just need to get consistent and keep proving it to myself. Going out can be fun and delicious and I can still stay on track.

No plans for this weekend and I am happy. I do have some things to do around the house but I may even just blow them off. I think I may just need a relaxing weekend to recharge. It has been a tough few months.

Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend! xo

@lennoncpa Great job holding steady! Hooray Sunny! Such a cutie!
@KUMEcyclingteam Nice loss!!
@debbiewsharpe Yes, one day at a time. I can do this! Thank you for always being so supportive.
@dbrinkmeyer Sounds like you had a good week! Love the NSV with the clothes fitting better!
@kandi3570 Losing the inches is way more important than losing weight. You are doing great and have come so far. It is especially amazing considering you have given up smoking too! I love how you keep challenging yourself too. You really are an inspiration
@podperson1 I didn't have the best weigh in either. Let's make this week a good one!
@Zumba_Luvah You can do this! I have seen you do it in the past! xo
@hope002 Awesome! You really amaze me with your fasting. I am able to do 14-16 hours now but not near what you do.
@melaniedscott I love the idea for the 5k! I am in! I just love reading your posts, you are so funny!
@minstrelofsarcasm You also are so funny! I have been reading your blog and I love it! I am not doing the homework because I am so far behind lol! Thanks for writing it

kirsten11872
Week:2
Weigh-in day:Saturday
Previous weight:172.0
Current weight:172.0

Debbie Sharpe
MFP starting weight - 173
Last week – 126.8
3/14 Current weight – 126.6
Sunday – 18,379
Monday –19,229
Tuesday –17,564
Wednesday –18,253
Thursday –115,914
Friday –10,374
Saturday –15,540

It was a good week! I had four victories. For the FIRST time since March 13, 2020 we went out to a restaurant for dinner. We waited the full 14 days after the second shot and decided to see if we felt comfortable eating out. We had a nice seafood dinner, which I don’t cook at home. We will probably go out again this week just being careful that the restaurant is following procedures. Second victory; I substituted at our middle school both Thursday and Friday. It was so good to get back to work! I have one day on the schedule for each week in the next month. I may pick up other days as well. I was amazed at how well are students are doing with all the rules in place. Wearing a mask all day was a bit frustrating but I had a couple of breaks in the room by myself so it wasn’t too bad. My third victory for this week: I was offered doughnuts at school not once but twice and I turned it down both times! My last victory was I got my step totals in each day, even the days that I worked all day and mostly sat behind a desk. I hope next week will be as good.

@drinkmeyer – even a little loss is a good loss, it all adds up! Getting smaller, clothes fitting better – that is a definite WIN! Good stepping this week

@brown6267- good maintenance and step totals

@kandi3570- congrats on the muscle! Losing those inches is impressive. Good step totals this week as well. I had so many to disappear that I put everything on Word then copy and paste. Thank you for your kind words, you made my day!

@podperson1- up a little but you can buckle down this week and be right back at 183.4 next week

@Zumbaluvah- are your scales a bit off this week, I don’t think you really gained 5 pounds. Waiting for your next week’s posts – you can do this

@hope002- Nice loss!!!Looks like logging is the key for you. Always good to know what works and what doesn.t.

@melamiescott- I am in for the 5K, please give the details, I missed the last one. For me it would definitely be a walk not a run.

@sleepymom5- you did great with your plan for dinner! Be proud and remember how well you did. Apply that knowledge to the next meal, and the next, and the next…….

@kos33- holding it steady! I call that a good week

@kirsten11872- steady is good.

@lennoncpa- love the pooch pictures! Makes me miss having a dog

Hi all,

@lennoncpa - yay for cute Sunny pics hope you're having a lovely time with your son as well x

@KUMEcyclingteam - great loss

@dbrinkmeyer - every little counts, great NSV with your clothes fitting better x

@kandi3570 - I have been thinking about starting C25K again, unfortunately I have started it several times and I always seem to flag around week 3 so maybe this time lucky! You're doing so well with the not smoking, and how great that you're inspiring your mum to follow

@hope002 - great loss! I've been doing intermittant fasting this week and seems to be going well so far.

@melaniedscott - team 5k walk sounds like fun. I've been trying to get out a bit more, though wish the weather would start cooperating lol!

@sleepymom5 - go you for staying on plan while eating out! Used to be one of my big downfalls - though haven't been able to eat out in about a year lol so guess I have plenty of others as well. Relaxing weekend sounds like a good plan, sometimes we all just need a recharge x

@debbiewsharpe - that's great you're managing to start getting back out to normal things again, I can't wait for that here! And super self-control with the doughnuts lol.

So the start of the week wasn't amazing but the second half has been pretty good. Have been doing intermittant fasting from Thursday as am hoping just eating within set times will help me to kick my grazing/snack habits, especially in the evenings. Seems to be going well so far but we'll see if I can stick with it
It's Mother's Day today here in the UK so will video call my mum later on. Little sad that can't see her in person but hopefully in a few months.

@kandi3570 it doesn’t matter how big the container of nuts is - guaranteed I will finish it usually in 1 day possibly 2! Healthy but incredibly addictive!! I’m guessing your daughter doesn’t have a nut addiction. People who aren’t addicted don’t understand😀😀😀

The Green Challenge Percentage of people who lost weight this week. No matter how small the loss the weights are recorded in green. Remember that even if your team doesn’t rank the highest in weight loss for the week you can still be the Green Percentage winner by having the most losses in your team! So keep it up!!

@pacsnc6 i justify that nuts are a healthier choice but way too many calories. I haven’t quit them completely but I have managed to not buy any for about a month. It’s seriously a daily battle!! I try so hard to talk myself into buying a can. I actually like the unsalted nuts. For some reason if I see nuts with salt - I have no desire to eat them!! Just the raw unsalted type with no peanuts!! It’s a very particular craving!!

Weigh in for going ape (1 day late )
Pw 152.8
Cw 153

Yesterday was a not great Day. Today has been a Better day. I had a better handle on snacking, didn’t make any impulse choices and didn’t get the ice cream I was craving. Once I get a bit of distance from my trigger foods it’s much easier to not give in.

Tomorrow I’m back at work so will have more structure. I’ve got a volunteer day on Tuesday and a crafting weekend starting on Friday. The crafting weekend I will be eating one night for sure and maybe a drinks date. This is a very special and fun weekend for me, although due to covid it’s all virtual.

I hope you all are doing well.

Hi all,

@pacsnc6 - you have more willpower than me, I'm unable to stick to the 'just one' rule when it comes to either brownies or doughnuts

@goingape - better days are always good sounds like you have a busy week, your crafting weekend sounds lovely!

@sleepymom5 - you can do this, hang in there x

Today has been average, I gave in and had a slice of lemon meringue cheesecake from my fav cheesecake cafe, but I have been attempting to do some exercise and have been for a walk the past 2 days so hoping it will balance it out. It was nom at least
Have been keeping up with the IF and is def helping me to cut down the snacking. Just have to see if I can keep it up now, I tend to do well for a few days and then crack in spectactular fashion lol.

@sleepymom5 thanks for the compliments. I hope this week is better for you.

Tracking calories and replacing foods helps me... I use refined coconut oil in place of butter, I eat multi grain bread instead of white bread, and I eat one serving of Lindt 70% dark chocolate each day. I used to eat way too much bread, butter, and sweets so I’m glad I found a substitution for them.

I’m feeling good about my weight loss and fitness so far. I’m down 25 pounds since Xmas 2020. My weight is still higher than it’s ever been but so is my age. Another 20 to 30 pounds of losing and I’ll be ready to maintain. That’s going to be the real struggle for me. I’ve never been able to maintain an ideal weight so I’m anxious for it to happen in a few months from now.

I’m looking forward to doing more at my gym as I lose as well. Exercising seems to get easier as I lose weight.

Have a good week everyone.

Wow, a lot goes on when you miss a day! I have had a good start to the week. We had an outdoor service at church Sunday. The sun was shining, gentle breeze and birds singing! We could only "air hug" but it was great seeing our members gather together in worship. Facebook has been good but nothing like being together. We will start in person worship on March 28, just in time for Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter services!

I have a dentist appointment tomorrow (deathly afraid of a dentist) to get the first of three crowns that I need. Hopefully, with the help of 1/2 of a chill pill I will survive it. The crowns are to replace old fillings I have had forever. I will substitute teach again on Friday and we will go out again this week for dinner. Easing back in to what once was normal. I am looking forward to it.


@ annliz23 – looks like you had a good week! Hope the Covid shot weakness is now over. I was not bothered by the first shot but the second one was worse.

@podperson1 – so sorry that you were not able to see your mom. Hopefully these shots will get us back to normal soon.

@pacsnc6 – great control with the brownies and the doughnuts. Moderation is the key.

@ljdanny – great step totals this week!

@Rachelrjh – super loss this week, congrats! Oh I love the Lindt dark chocolate. The Dove sea salt caramel dark chocolates are also super good and I can eat only one and no more now. You really see a difference in your picture and WOW, 25 pounds since Christmas is amazing. You go girl….


@lennoncpa- I get the nut addiction. I fix peanut brittle every year around Christmas. I CAN NOT quit eating it. Every time I walk into the kitchen my hand is in the container. I finish one batch then cook another. I ate 4 whole batches this past year by myself. I love the sweet, extra salt I add on top and the nuts!

@hope002 @mxlaw90 @ annliz23 – CONGRATULATIONS on the weight challenge this week!

@goingape – a virtual crafting weekend, love that y’all found a way to continue something you enjoy! Good job this week with your control over the snacks.


@sleepymom5 – you already know what I will advise: keep on keeping on…. You can do this. It is mostly a mind game and I see you as a winner. Go for it this week.

@minstrelofsarcasm – so sorry about the pulled muscle! Try to get the rest you need before going full speed ahead. Prayers for your healing and peace of mind to deal with it.

@bumpbreakcar- You have this under control. First step of fixing your routine is realizing the need to do it. I believe in you. Follow your new plan! Congrats on the steps.