@leonadixon Congrats on the loss! Good luck with the Healthywage contest. My friend does a lot of those and wins a lot of money. I don't have luck with them, it kind of stymies my efforts to have a number goal lol.

@TeresaW1020 Yeah just make sure they are either shredded or sliced thinly. Too thick and they are hard to chew lol. Thanks, I hope I am doing well but have had some blips. It sounds like you are getting adjusted to DDF.

@TwistedSassette Wow, a whole coyote is a better visual! The chicken was good! Those are good insights regarding your hunger and binging. It may be just 2 calories you were under but you WERE under so that's good! What a great NSV to be able to wear your engagement ring, WTG!

@askewcr So true!

@laurelfit57 You are welcome. My only tip is to either shred the brussels sprouts in the food processor or slice them very thinly. Little 3 yr olds playing soccer sounds adorable!

@Katmary71 Oh it wasn't me (although I did hit 30 lbs down about a month ago), it was @TwistedSassette that hit the 30 lbs down this week! That happens to me too when I go into Walmart (or any store!). That card sounds cute.

Hi all. I am going through something emotionally right now, someone from the past contacted me that I did not want contact from, and I think that caused what happened yesterday: I ate my way through 4 different snacks. When I opened the first snack, I was genuinely hungry. But after that, it was just emotional eating. My goal today is to only snack on fruit.

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

@TwistedSassette Yayyyy on getting your engagement ring on! I also hope that the second shot goes ok for you. I completely agree that you binged because of a lack of protein. I have been doing a lot of reading and listening to podcasts surrounding protein and our need to eat enough for our bodies. Our bodies don’t store protein like it does fat and carbs so we have to eat enough every day, or we will continue to eat so our bodies can get what it requires. Dr. Ted Naiman is awesome and makes so much sense that I have completely turned around from trying to be Keto with all the high fat to a diet high in protein with moderate fat and carbs. Check out his website and you can also search him on YouTube for some really good videos. https://burnfatnotsugar.com/index.html

@laruelfit57 The DDF is going OK. I’m learning a lot and I feel great, so that makes me happy. BG is a blood glucose (or sugar), which is what I test to know when I can eat. Right now, my BG trigger is set to 84 mg/dL so I test my blood before I want to eat and if it's at my trigger or hopefully lower, I eat. I have an app through the challenge, and it will lower as my BG lowers so that I’m chasing a lower number and in theory lose weight. The purpose is to deplete my glycogen so that my body uses my fat for fuel. I hope that helped. I do agree that little kids playing soccer is one of the cutest things ever! We used to live across from a park where I could watch the littles play and it was so much fun!

@Katmary71 Well it certainly seems like you have found your place with this food bank farm and its other volunteers. That is awesome! I agree that lots of inflammation in your body will make weight loss so much harder. So, are things on the mend with your boyfriend? I’m sure he will like getting the best cat dad card. I often will buy my hubby a best dog dad card from our Maggie Mae.

@trooworld Oh, I am so sorry that you got upset by the contact. Sounds like a real violation and I hope that you won’t be further affected by any more unwanted contact. Forgive yourself the snacks and move on to doing the healthy things that you need.


Hi Team! Today was a good day. I got the church looking good for Sunday and even did some extra cleaning before vacation Bible school starts. Not sure why I did because all those kids are going to trash the place after running around for 5 days. After I came home, hubby and I went to TJ Maxx to buy some baby items for my hairdresser who is having a little boy next month. I’m really hoping that she is feeling well enough to do my hair next week! Eating has been good and I listened to a great podcasts today about the importance of protein for weight loss and muscle growth. I’m doing pretty good with the protein, but I need to work on cutting the fats and carbs down for most meals. I’ll get there!

Goal Weight Challenge: EYE ON THE PRIZE!
Data Driven Fasting challenge I had a good day! I bought a new glucose reader because the first one I bought was on the cheaper side and I’ve been thinking that it wasn't as accurate as the meter that most people in the group are using. Hubby lectured me on being cheap with my health. Gotta love him!
No snacking or sugar No snacking or sugar
Workout (includes church cleaning): Church cleaning today.
2021 Word: TRANSFORMATION

I went to one of the local elementary schools and did storytelling for them. It was fun and I think they enjoyed it. Two of my great nieces go there and I called the up to help me sing a song. I'm so blessed to be able to hang with them.
Pretty low key the rest of the day. I did very well on my eating today. I have blood work in the morning so we'll see how that goes. I'm tired so I will turn in early tonight.

Blessings to you all!

Hi all
davidji82
Weigh In Day:Friday
PW: 232.3
CW: 228.3

@TeresaW1020 Thank you! I blocked this person so I think I will not have any further contact unless they find a way to get in another way. I have moved on! You WILL get there. You are doing great! That's great that hubby supported you in getting a better reader.

@GabiV125 LOL that is so true! Good observation! Hang in there, the scale will be nice next week if you keep working hard!

@TwistedSassette @davidji82 Congrats on the losses!!!

Hi all. I did much better yesterday, no snacking, and ate a healthy dinner. My weight is the lowest it's been since the beginning of May. I hope it holds for tomorrow's weigh-in. I've got a lot to do today so hopefully, my workday goes by fast!

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

Xrj22 Weigh in: (Thurs, but being posted late)
PW: 149.2
CW: 149.2
change 0

@vegan4lyfe2012 So sorry that you have had a stressful week and that your daughter is having a hard time right now. Prayers for you both! You can turn this coming week around and remember that no matter how stressful things get that you deserve to treat yourself and your body well. Hang in there!

Hey Team! I’m doing a quick check in before I go make dinner. Not much going on today. I was bummed to have a gain on the scale when I’ve been doing so well with my eating and workouts. But my eating has been different this week with the focus on so much protein and I think I might not be eating enough. Also, I started this new workout program and my muscles have hurt a lot this week. So, I’m giving myself some grace and will keep on doing my thing. The weight will come.

Goal Weight Challenge: EYE ON THE PRIZE!
Data Driven Fasting challenge Good day hitting my trigger before I ate.
No snacking or sugar No snacking or sugar
Workout (includes church cleaning): Phase one, week two Control Freak, biceps and back. Also a 20 minute HIIT walk on the treadmill.
2021 Word: TRANSFORMATION


A reminder for us all! Have a good weekend and remember your commitment to yourself!

@trooworld I'm sorry to hear about your being upset, huge hug! Congratulations on the weight loss!

@TeresaW1020 Your husband sounds like a winner! I didn't go to TJ Maxx for a long time, I slipped at work there right out of high school and ruined my back so I had a grudge because they were such jerks but it IS a fun store, I held the grudge until a few years ago (I was injured at 17). Things are calmer at home for the most part. I haven't seen many posts on DDF but I'm definitely interested in seeing how it goes for you.

@vegan4lyfe2012 I'm sorry things are rough at home right now, I hope things look up soon. Definitely don't wait until Sunday to start again! I think that's the biggest thing I learned with weight loss is getting back to it as soon as possible is the most important, there's no "real" beginning or end but it's ongoing. Huge hug, I hope your daughter starts to feel better soon.

@TheGlwUp I'm so glad you feel like you found your tribe! It's amazing how much exercise helps with stress, I wish I'd been more consistent with it before. I hope things are starting to look up with your emotional situation.

@askewcr Hope you have a great day celebrating!

Hi everyone! Had a mellow day, my boyfriend was gone with a friend so I've had the house to myself, I've been blasting music, cleaning, reading, then making his album with the cats. It's so cute I want to keep it. They didn't have pictures ready yesterday and printed them then today called me because they found the originals and I got them for free. Tomorrow is the food bank farm in the morning then I'm going to a local casino with an old friend, she's picking me up so I have my handicapped sticker and walker ready to go. I'm a little self-conscious about the walker but I know it's not a big deal. I'd much rather be able to do things with a walker than stay home mad because I can't.