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@SMcFall0215
Fridays
PW-158.8
CW-158.8
Well I didn’t lose but I also didn’t gain so I will take that!3 -
PW 225.8
CW 225.6
Teeny tiny loss but definitely a loss! Now to not get to crazy this weekend. Tonight is my father in laws birthday and he wants one of those giant round chocolate cakes from Costco. Thank goodness the dinner will be salmon! Saturday night is date night and the kids are sleeping over at the grandparents house. Another opportunity to practice not going overboard.4 -
Friday
Lorib642
PW:159.3
CW: 160.4
Oops! Moving in the wrong direction3 -
Happy Friday, Friends!
I've been quite good this past week, so I'm hoping for a loss when I weigh in on Sunday. We're having doner kebabs for supper tonight so there's a good chance that I'll be going over my calorie allowance today! It'll be the first time this week, so I'm not going to stress about it.
Hope you're all having a lovely day!
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Welcome @marsipan100. I too try to cut down on computer time outside of work, so I actually have MFP open on my work computer during the day (I appreciate not everyone can do this). If you know you'd stick to it, you could pre-track your food for a few days then you don't have to come on to update at all. I use a mixture of computer and the app on my phone.
This afternoon I purchased 67 Cadburys Creme Eggs - that's 11,390 calories.
They aren't all for me; FIL (who had the stroke) had a craving for some a while ago and we found some, but they've been out of season a while now. I found a few boxes on clearance for 1/3 the normal price and whilst I was only going to buy 10 eggs, I got talked into a box. I've refilled my creme egg tin, and the rest will go up to FIL tomorrow. I love them, but they've been really good for me doing this (I've had some most weeks all year!) because it's 1 egg and 170 calories. There's no question over how much to have; you either have 170 calories or 0. I know there are other chocolate items I could buy and not have to weigh out, but these are a really strong sweet hit which satisfies me so I'm quite pleased, and not worried about overindulging on them!
I had today off work and ran with my friend this morning - just a short one - and then we went to Nandos for lunch, followed by IKEA (some bits for the spare room wardrobe) and a few other shops. In M&S I bought OH a 'yumnut' (a cross between a doughnut and a yum yum, very rich) and myself some fruit; those cravings I was struggling with have eased off thankfully, but I still want to explore what I was saying about loading my calorie deficit to one end of the week.
Earlier I tried on a 'medium' top I have - it's a smart-casual shirt - and it goes on but it's a little tight particularly across the bust. I've got a similar top without buttons in large which fits very well at the moment so I'll wear that for any upcoming engagements with jeans and nice boots. I need to see what the status of my swimwear is, as I will need some for the first week of June; the Airbnb we've rented has a hot tub. I think if I need to buy something I'll opt for a one piece as the fit tends to be a bit easier than a bikini. I was looking at some triangle bikini tops in TK Maxx earlier and marvelled about how the triangles didn't get any bigger the larger up the sizes you went. I did see the perfect beach cover up this morning but I have no idea what size I'd need to buy it in - we won't be going abroad this year and I don't know what street size I'm going to end up.4 -
conleywoods wrote: »PW 225.8
CW 225.6
Teeny tiny loss but definitely a loss! Now to not get to crazy this weekend. Tonight is my father in laws birthday and he wants one of those giant round chocolate cakes from Costco. Thank goodness the dinner will be salmon! Saturday night is date night and the kids are sleeping over at the grandparents house. Another opportunity to practice not going overboard.
I struggle with the weekends too! At some point I may try moving my weigh in day to Mondays to see if that helps keep me motivated through the weekend.3 -
Work and life has been extra busy the last couple of days and I have been getting a bit grumpy... nothing a nice weekend won't fix. We are at the lake and there is lots of buzz outside the trailer as everyone arrives for long week fun... my husband and I are still wrapping up the work day but then it's our turn to play too!
I do miss my old best friend food to comfort me through these times... it used to be such a comfort when I was in a bad mood. I am finding new ways to cope though (or even just to sit with my grumpiness and not have to "fix" it).
Enjoy your evening all!6 -
It must be Comfort Food Friday! All this talk of creme eggs, pies, kebabs, general weekend madness - it is good to hash it out here. I ended up cancelling rhubarb pie day - the stalks are not quite as ready as I thought they would be today, so maybe Monday. It is a holiday here, so why not. I can easily make sure that all the pie ends up at my son's house when we are done with our small portions! I did make apricot sorbet today, though. It is far tastier than the rather boring apricots I started with!
Weekends vs weigh-ins is another perennial favourite. If your weekends are getting too out of control, a Monday weigh-in can help rein it in. I know that @Gidgitgoescrazy has moved her weigh-in day around strategically several times to excellent effect. It is worth a try if you are like me and use a good Friday weigh-in as an excuse for a loose weekend!
So here we are heading into the last day of Week 3. Let's see how strong it will end!
Saturday weigh-ins:
@micki48
@Gidgitgoescrazy (drop that treat!! you're going lose more by your birthday!)
Still due today:
@Steph1498
@ellz_runs
Another good week for our team!2 -
Thanks for the craving input
I decided yesterday that I wanted McDonalds - but I didn't have enough calories left. We walked (a roundabout route) to get there, earning the calories I needed and then some, then back so I still ended up in a deficit. We ate in the restaurant; I think it says a lot that our first sit-in meal of the year was in McDonalds.
Whilst we were walking back I had an idea of, if I'm craving sugar or salt, having a small amount of actual sugar (or sweetener) or salt on a spoon. I used to give my horse salt licks (less of the sugar for him!) so it doesn't seem like a crazy idea, but I would want to look into it first and make sure I'm not doing something stupid. Like a sweet drink with no calories actually can make sugar cravings worse. The other question is whether I actually need sugar/salt or it's psychological and I want the treat.
Next week (starting Monday) I'm going to try a weekly deficit. The last weekend in May we have a meal out on the Saturday (and they don't do low calorie options.. wasn't my choice!) and a BBQ on the Sunday - we're controlling that but it'll still be calorific. If I can eat 200 calories less each week day (that's just over a portion of chocolate) I can have an extra 500 calories each day at the weekend. The trick will be managing these cravings if they've not gone away.
Tonight we're going to build the (IKEA) wardrobe for the spare bedroom. Finally have all the main bits, still need to decide about drawers. I need to finish off the bathroom and I want to paint the garden table/chairs as the new-to-us chairs are scruffy - deadline for both of these is next weekend but the bathroom is more important by far. I've booked this and next Friday off to give myself a bit more time, not least because if we get decent weather there's some fair weather work to do in the garden. We've had so much rain this month it's been impossible to get those jobs done.
I am also struggling with cravings. I have a new job this week. While I am enjoying it, it has been busy. Historically, I struggle when I am overworked in my life to eat healthy. Plus, my boys are not on a diet and I am trying to bulk them up a little. Our goals are so different. Reading your post reminds me of some nutrition advice that I read from a dietitian. For cravings, she suggested increasing fibre intake.5 -
This week I am trying to be mindful that I am transitioning into a new lifestyle. The diet and tracking in MFP has not been good. However, I am trying to keep track with being active. Even if I am not able to do the Pilates or core worl that I should, I am trying to encourage myself by getting 6000 to 9000 steps per day. Yesterday, I had a glorious morning. Walked 6000 steps and did some core work in front of the river. Felt amazing.
I wanted to ask people's thoughts on Intermittent Fasting. Kindly share experiences/opinions5 -
PW: 160
CW: 159
Here are my steps for the last week
17: 14,114
18: 10,104
19: 13,513
20: 10,219
21: 14,7586 -
Happy Saturday all! First day of the diet break had me lose weight and then as suspected I gained today. I am simply observing. I am not going to let myself get carried away in anxiety over the number. I am simply enjoying feeling a little less restricted and know I will be so excited to get back to a deficit after two weeks. I am so incredibly proud of the results of my first 16 weeks of deficit and can't wait to see what the next 16 bring!
On that note, I am eating maintenance -10%, and as I said before, my body seems to like to lose at a faster rate than the MFP calculator spits out, so I suspect I may still have modest losses despite the increased calories. Or I won't. Again, not going to get wrapped in it and let my head take me away to a place it doesn't need to go.
Husband is just cutting watermelon for a boat snack and then we're off to hit the lake! Got lots of steps I still need to get in today too, so I'll be getting lots of sun. Good thing since it's mostly rain in the forecast for the next week.
When in June are you coming to Alberta @jugar?3 -
@ashleycarole86
You know what four words I really like? 'I am simply observing." That is so important. For me, it was doing the "whole 30" where I knew this was nothing like sustainable, it was not intended to be sustainable, but it was one way to experiment, observe, and figure out what my own body reacted to. I hated the 30 days because of the excess of protein (for me) and the lack of legumes (
) but I learned so much by doing those 30 days and the one-by-one reintroduction of food groups. Be your own experiment - it is fantastic. I'm jealous, though, that you lose faster than the MFP calculator! Grrrrrrrrrr.... I'll be arriving in Edmonton the 16th of June, leaving the 25th, so if there is any way we could meet up somewhere, that would be amazing! I'd also love to meet the other Alberta people. I'll be staying in Wainwright, but it would be easy enough to meet up somewhere in-between - my daughter will be on vacation, so it is easy to move about a bit.
It was a tough day today. I am stressed, and the eating has reflected it. There have been horse issues (the stallion who will soon be mine broke fences and attacked another horse rather fiercely), and my taller half was suffering from severe but unexplained anger issues (no danger - just slamming about and being uncommunicative). I find it hard to understand rage that has no particular use. I am great with anger well directed and brought to bear on a situation where it has good effect, but today seemed to be full of the mysterious kind. I'll try to go on a long useless walk tomorrow. That usually helps!
Watermelon. That sounds good!
Be sure to get the rest of the week's weigh-ins done tonight, ok? Thanks!3 -
PW 196
CW 196.5
Sorry I’ve been MIA. It’s been a tough week. My granddaughter has been sick. Not COVID but First big virus in her three years. And then we all got it too. I was wiped out yesterday. Had a fever, bloody nose, snot galore 🤧😷. Luckily, my fever broke in the middle of the night last night when I awoke a sopping wet mess. It was interesting to check my Fitbit stats at that time. High heart rate. Also had over two hours of deep sleep. Clearly my body was busy trying to heal me. I’m feeling better today, but still taking it slow.
Also heard from my son yesterday morning that after uprooting himself a month and a half ago and moving to a new city 3 hours away for a new job, new lease, he went in after a business trip, and they let him go. Very stressful. Now I have two college educated kids out of work. Ugh 😩
Glad to see the teams’ great success and losses. Lovely walks, great gifts, excellent plans for success. @Gidgitgoescrazy I am right there with you being complacent. I am moving in the wrong direction and have been out of sorts.4 -
LAST CALL -
Week 3 last remaining weigh-ins due:
@graceojo999
@ellz_runs
@healthygirlintransit
@Gidgitgoescrazy
thanks!0 -
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PW: 141
CW: 141
Trying to see the positive. Given it has been a stressful week, I still haven't made any weight gains. However, no weight losses either😭
My blood sugar shot up. I have been eating so mamy sweets and need to counter it with fibre. Yesterday, I was ao happy that I went out and exercises. However, I felt completely exhaisted for the rest of the day. My current goals are to get into the 130 weight range and start losing belly fat. My belly circumference is around 40 inches. Is it just a dream to ever get into the 20 range again?
Need to remind myself to log, drink water and vegetable intake inceease for my gut health before throwing down these sugary foods.
Hope all of you are having a great weekend 💖 @jugar. One of these days when life gets normal we should schedule that get together.5 -
Sunday weigh in:
PW - 188.4
CW - 187.0
[Happy dance 💃]7 -
Daily Steps:
Sun 10,565
Mon 10,281
Tue 10,439
Wed 9,408
Thu 11,593
Fri 9,631
Sat 10,804
Total 72,721
Daily Average 10,3894
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