@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.

Weigh in was Sunday, no change 165.

Check in for Monday
Food-logged and under
Water-80 oz
Exercise-10 elliptical, 10 stationary bike, 10 treadmill, PT, strength and stretching

I just have no motivation lately. My goal with exercise is to get 30 min per day plus my PT. Yesterday I did 10 min on each machine because it switched it up a bit. I may do the same thing today. Who knows, if I like it maybe I can slowly increase the time but I am not even close to that yesterday.

Not the best choices with eating and I snacked during the day too. I did log though so that was good. Interestingly, I was listening to a podcast and she mentioned writing down your whys for losing weight. She said it has to go beyond appearance and health. I need a why that is going to stop me when I want to reach for a snack or overeat. I don't have a why that is that strong for me. I really love clothes and want to look good in them, I want to feel better about myself, I want to be healthy and I want to be able to move around better but none of these things seem important enough to get me to take this seriously. Do I need to have a serious medical problem to make me take this seriously? Ugh! Oh well, for now I am going to put one foot in front of the other and "keep on Keeping on" while I figure this out. I will keep thinking about my whys and maybe just being aware of them will be enough to keep me on track.

Hopefully I will not be such a crab tomorrow. Happy Tuesday everyone! xo

@podperson1 Sounds like you have been mindful with eating and balancing out with exercise. I am the same way with the IF, I am better weekdays than weekends but I am trying to be more consistent.
@minstrelofsarcasm Oh no! I hope you feel better soon. I am glad your ride went well this morning. I am glad that you are being careful. On another note-I loved your blog btw I binge read it this weekend xo
@rachelrjh Thank you for sharing. I think you have made some lifestyle changes that you will continue even when you get to your goal weight. I bet maintenance will be easier than you anticipate.
@bumpbreakcar Just take one day at a time. You got this!
@debbiewsharpe I am so happy things are starting to get back to normal for you. I hope the dentist goes well for you. Thanks for all of your support. xo
@Zumba_Luvah I think that is a great goal! You have been there before and I know you will be there again!
@RoseyandReady Hope things are going well.

sleepymom5 wrote: »

@minstrelofsarcasm Oh no! I hope you feel better soon. I am glad your ride went well this morning. I am glad that you are being careful. On another note-I loved your blog btw I binge read it this weekend xo

@sleepymom5

You read ALL of it? There's gotta be a hundred or so entries at this point! Could probably be a short book if there were any consistent format.

this weeks weight 209.3

up from last week.

not surprising since i show a loss only about 2 weeks of the month. And its TOM. and a bunch of stress from having to take one of our dogs to the ER vet Sunday which made for a 10 hour day (2 hour drive each way). Eating probably hasn't been great but calories have been mostly in line, but a lot of higher sodium stuff (eating out/take out) than typical. Also got our covid vaccine last week but dont think that would have an effect. And .... been stupid busy so haven't been gymming like normal.

meh. life happens. lol

Check in for Tuesday
Food-logged and under
Water-80 oz
Exercise-10 min on each-elliptical, bike and treadmill plus PT

Ok...not a bad day! I did snack in the afternoon and overate at dinner when I wasn't hungry but still not a bad day. This morning is a busy one so I have to go. Hope everyone has a good day!

Happy St Patrick's day!

@podperson1 Sounds like a good breakfast choice with the veggie breakfast. Hope you were able to get your zumba in
@minstrelofsarcasm Yes! The whole thing Lol! I had started already so I may have already read a few months. You should write a book!
@tryingagain5 Hope things are going well.
@callsitlikeiseeit I hope your dog is ok! I was going to say I hope things settle down for you soon but I have a feeling life is pretty busy for you all the time.
@Zumba_luvah I hope the spring weather helps motivate me too!