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  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,837 Member
    Question for my air fryer friends:

    Have you made bacon in the air fryer? I am thinking of trying it tonight.
  • rwood566
    rwood566 Posts: 987 Member
    edited June 2021
    @lindamtuck2018 I wouldn't eat more since it was after 9PM. I don't like eating before bed anymore. Hard habit to break. Good luck with your appointments to get your pain under control. Sorry about your meds not working.

    @lmf1012 nice alternative to a walk. Good luck with your get together. With this much lead time you can plan a great day.
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,257 Member
    lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
    Question for my air fryer friends:

    Have you made bacon in the air fryer? I am thinking of trying it tonight.

    Yes I have .... I love it because all the grease is not on the bacon :)
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,257 Member
    littleflutterby wrote: »
    littleflutterby
    tuesdays

    PW- 287.0
    CW- 284.6
    -2.4

    LTD- 90.4lb!!

    Well, I got to another milestone! haha. I was getting so frustrated this week, but I'm glad that the scale moved some!

    Today I'm feeling hot- it's still humid, but there are thunderstorms and rain on the cards for today, apparently it's going to help the temp drop by a few degrees!

    I also didn't sleep terribly well again, so I'm not as energetic as I usually am (which honestly is a low bar at the best of times haha)

    I have just under 5lb to lose to get under 280 and I cannot wait- but I guess I'll have to!

    Just going to study a bit, then watch the England game (football/soccer). I'll make time to exercise once it cools a bit

    Have a good day all!

    Amazing loss and awesome LTD ...I am sooo proud of your accomplishments Tanya :):):)
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,257 Member
    Just got back from our walk ...140 minutes 5.69 miles and 736 calories burned .... It is humid out and no rain in our forecast... California needs it bad ...we have been in a drought for several years now
  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    rwood566 wrote: »
    I had the 'Butternut squash and black bean chili' from MFP tonight. It was very good and filling. I've set myself up for ice cream dessert tonight. Only had 900 cal thru 3 meals. I can easily absorb a shake but will get a dipped cone. I may splurge on a medium but no larger. If i go to baskin Robbins instead a single cup since they don't have dipped cones. I'll check in later.

    Check in for 6/28:
    Steps - 13,724.
    Calories - 1260. To low for my liking but I won't eat anything else.
    Exercise - 5.28 mile walk in the heat of mid afternoon. Should have drank more water. 1 hour 45 minutes.
    Small chocolate dipped cone from DQ. Brought back a lot of memories. I'm glad I made the room for it.

    Thank you for the recipe idea, I just bookmarked it: https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/butternut-squash-black-bean-chili-recipe/#post-comments
    Wow, only 1,260 calories? That is so low! I really don't know how you do it. I'm glad you had the small chocolate dipped DQ cone 🤩
    Roger!! 5.28 miles AND 1 hour 45 minutes AND 13,724 steps 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Absolutely tremendous step day 🎉🎉 You are a mad man, you walked in the heat of the mid-afternoon? That deserves even more steps or a higher calorie burn🤣

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    MSWarrior7088 wrote: »
    Steps - 6,654
    Went on a small walk ...boy it was hot!!
    Met all my goals, except 1...I will work on my water intake only 73oz today...
    Thank you for all your support!!!

    Joyce you are doing incredible!! I'm chuckling over here, "only 73 oz today". I've been working on getting up to 64 oz for, well it seems like forever. Well done on your walk and high steps👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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    Beautyofdreams wrote: »
    I have been very stressed due to the fact that my disability status is up for review again and I have been unable to work since 2005. The claim process takes 30 days and requires me to fill out forms, supply medical records(the hospitals have up to 30 days to send me info which is too late) and write a letter stating my case. Copy all of this and send it off to social security.
    At this point in time, my kidney function is just above kidney failure and dialysis levels. I see the transplant unit to discuss if I can go back on the transplant waiting list, the suppressed Cortisol levels which cause my blackouts and fainting in the morning, after exercise or when stressed continue as both transplant and my family doctor are waiting for an Endocrinologist to adjust medication dosages. I cannot get into the one that transplant wants me to see until mid December but family doctor found an out of network one that I can get into in August. Also had a dentist appointment today and am having my prosthetic eye readjusted tomorrow while seeing transplant team. Do not look to get home until late tomorrow night. Am overwhelmed emotionally, physically and financially. Am still undergoing skin grafts each week so unable to perform very much exercise to relieve the stress. Just received a suspicious medical bill in the mail demanding payment but doesn't list service, service provider, date service performed or who was the patient. I will not pay it until investigate further despite my mother pressuring me to blindly pay it.
    Read a story about stress and how we react to it whether it weakens us, hardens us or we take the experience and create something new from it.

    Oh Deb, I am so sorry to hear about all of the stress that you are going through on top of receiving, and recuperating from, your skin grafts. I hope you are able to get back on the transplant waiting list. You are one tough lady, managing all of this. 🤗🤗
  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    @Poobah1972
    I admire that early morning dedication to get on your elliptical. You have come so far in such a short period of time 🙌🏻🙌🏻 I remember when you first joined us, and walking the laps around your neighborhood was a feat- NOW LOOK AT YOU🤩

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    lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
    Check in for Monday
    ✅Steps 8,130
    ✅Sleep
    ✅Walk
    ✅ 8/8 hourly reminders

    I killed it on the steps but the price was pain and tears. My doctors appointment wasn’t the greatest yesterday so I have to see her in office at 11. To make a long story short pain medication doesn’t work for me. She said some people are like this. Your body doesn’t metabolize it. I am being referred to a pain clinic and will find out more today. I just hope it’s not as long wait as the back surgeon. In the meantime I will be doing acupuncture, physio and massage. I can’t remember if she said chiropractor. I am going for my first massage at 830 this morning and will be starting physio tomorrow.

    I will be walking to my massage so I will get my walk done early. I will do my darnedest to reach my other goals. Kids are coming over for the night as my daughter is going out for their anniversary.

    I am off to start a busy day. Have a great Tuesday!

    👏🏻👏🏻 8,130 STEPS 👀👏🏻👏🏻 What?! That's not a walk Linda, it's an immense hike 🎉🎉 Congratulations! Oooh, I'm sorry to hear about the pain and tears. It sounds like your body was yelling at you too 😕 Look at all of that lovely green, steps ✅ sleep ✅ walk ✅ and 8/8 hourly reminders ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅!! I hope you are able to get into the pain clinic pretty quickly. Meanwhile, I am keeping my fingers crossed for you that you find relief with one of the alternative medicines. You are non-stop, even with all of that pain you are still going to do your walk and walk to massage. Have fun with the grandkids and happy anniversary to your daughter.

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    lmf1012 wrote: »
    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    6/28 steps 7,730

    Rained yesterday evening so no walk, had to jump 30 minutes on the rebounder just to get the 7,730.

    Looks like a lot of rain in the forecast the next several days. Ugh though I know we need it.

    Not much else going on here, oh I do have that happy hour on Thursday with some former coworkers. Really need to plan my food diary around it for the day and try not to cave to the pressure to drink a lot.

    No way Joni!! 7,730 in 30 minutes? That rebounder contraption sounds amazing. One of the podcasts that I listen to, We Only Look Thin, talk about how they rebound when they can't get out to walk. Do you like rebounding? Is it hard to do? Enjoy your happy hour with former co-workers later this week. I know what you mean about not drinking too much, it's so easy for me to overindulge when just sitting around chatting with friends. My trick was the good ol' club soda with lime (looks like a vodka tonic), I'd alternate that with a chelada (salt rimmed glass filled with ice, some lime juice and then about 1/2 bottle of Corona light) very light and refreshing- terrific beach drink . What are you planning on drinking/eating that day?

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    Tazaria87 wrote: »
    6/28
    Tracked Yes
    Under Calorie Yes
    Water 96oz
    Steps 9249
    Exercise 40mins dancing in place

    I didn't get to go for my walk like I wanted. The skies opened up while we were eating dinner and it stormed all evening. Dancing in place next to the couch while I watched a show was what I chose instead.

    Today we are hopefully going to look at an elliptical someone posted on the marketplace close to us. I've been thinking about getting one for a couple months now. It looks like a nice one and they say they can't take it cuz they are moving. I'm very excited to possibly bring it home with us! I also need to go check on my parent's house again, they are gone for 3 more days. Their kitty is very angry haha.

    What a fantastic day for you yesterday hitting your goals 👏🏻👏🏻 Way to keep moving during the show AND not use the weather as an excuse to not get in your steps! You are so much better than I am, I'd start moving and then I slowly stop and just watch tv 😆. 40 minutes of dancing in place 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Good luck with the possible elliptical. Congrats again hitting all of those daily goals🎉🎉

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    littleflutterby wrote: »
    littleflutterby
    tuesdays

    PW- 287.0
    CW- 284.6
    -2.4

    LTD- 90.4lb!!

    Woo hoo!!! Yeahhhhh Tanya!!!! You're doing absolutely amazing 👏🏻👏🏻 I'm so happy for you🤩 You'll be in the 270s before you know it😃

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    Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
    Just got back from our walk ...140 minutes 5.69 miles and 736 calories burned .... It is humid out and no rain in our forecast... California needs it bad ...we have been in a drought for several years now

    Two hours and twenty minutes!! TWO HOURS AND TWENTY MINUTES 👏🏻👏🏻 Way to go Megan!! I wish we could send you our rain. It rains here every day.
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,837 Member
    Tazaria87 wrote: »
    6/28
    Tracked Yes
    Under Calorie Yes
    Water 96oz
    Steps 9249
    Exercise 40mins dancing in place

    I didn't get to go for my walk like I wanted. The skies opened up while we were eating dinner and it stormed all evening. Dancing in place next to the couch while I watched a show was what I chose instead.

    Today we are hopefully going to look at an elliptical someone posted on the marketplace close to us. I've been thinking about getting one for a couple months now. It looks like a nice one and they say they can't take it cuz they are moving. I'm very excited to possibly bring it home with us! I also need to go check on my parent's house again, they are gone for 3 more days. Their kitty is very angry haha.

    What a great idea to exercise and watch your show. I hope you get your elliptical. @Poobah1972 is enjoying his.

    littleflutterby wrote: »
    littleflutterby
    tuesdays

    PW- 287.0
    CW- 284.6
    -2.4

    LTD- 90.4lb!!

    Well, I got to another milestone! haha. I was getting so frustrated this week, but I'm glad that the scale moved some!

    Today I'm feeling hot- it's still humid, but there are thunderstorms and rain on the cards for today, apparently it's going to help the temp drop by a few degrees!

    I also didn't sleep terribly well again, so I'm not as energetic as I usually am (which honestly is a low bar at the best of times haha)

    I have just under 5lb to lose to get under 280 and I cannot wait- but I guess I'll have to!

    Just going to study a bit, then watch the England game (football/soccer). I'll make time to exercise once it cools a bit

    Have a good day all!

    Awesome loss! 90 pounds lost is amazing. Crossing those milestones is such a great feeling. Stay cool as best you can.

    Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
    Just got back from our walk ...140 minutes 5.69 miles and 736 calories burned .... It is humid out and no rain in our forecast... California needs it bad ...we have been in a drought for several years now

    Awesome walk. You are burning up those calories! It’s really hot here today. Right now it feels like 44C or 111 F with the humidity.
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,257 Member

    Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
    Just got back from our walk ...140 minutes 5.69 miles and 736 calories burned .... It is humid out and no rain in our forecast... California needs it bad ...we have been in a drought for several years now


    Awesome walk. You are burning up those calories! It’s really hot here today. Right now it feels like 44C or 111 F with the humidity.

    Thanks Linda .... 103 here today 108 on Saturday (must get out there early for our lonnnng walk )
  • 888Angie888
    888Angie888 Posts: 890 Member
    Steps 6/28: 15,974
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,257 Member
    JUNE WEEK 4 TOP 5 STEPPERS ARE:

    1st @Megan_smartiepants1970- 155,387 steps
    2nd @amymartin555 - 146,782 steps
    3rd @TheresaM787 - 133,400 steps
    4th @888Angie888 - 130,582 steps
    5th @Z1ORtza- 92,616 steps
    AWESOME JOB LADIES :):):)
    AS A GROUP WE WALKED 1,249,062 STEPS
    GREAT JOB EVERYONE :):):):)

    JUNE GRAND FINALE TOP 5 STEPPERS ARE:

    1st @amymartin555 - 704,965 steps
    2nd @Megan_smartiepants1970 - 597,050 steps
    3rd @888Angie888 - 507,725 steps
    4th @TheresaM787 - 500,725 steps
    5th @Beverly2Hansen - 394,120 steps
    WELL DONE LADIES :):):):):)
    AS A GROUP WE WALKED 5,371,647 STEPS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE <3<3
    INCREDIBLE JOB EVERYONE !!!! :):):):):)

    RECOGNIZING EVERYONE WHO PLEDGED THEIR STEPS

    @lindamtuck2018 - 5/7
    @Megan_smartiepants1970 -6/7
    @littleflutterby- 6/7
    @888Angie888 -7/7
    @TheresaM787 -7/7
    @iradi8- 5/7
    @rlaskey2 - 3/7
    @Tazaria87-3/7
    @Z1ORtza- 7/7
    @red1185- 2/7
    @rwood566- 4/7
    @lmf1012- 6/7
    @Beverly2Hansen -5/7
    @amymartin555 - 7/7
    @MSWARRIOR7088- 5/7

    AMAZING JOB EVERYONE :):):):):):)
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,837 Member
    lmf1012 wrote: »
    @TheresaM787

    The rebounder is kind of fun and I have it set up in front of the TV to distract me from the dull repetition of it (much like all cardio machines) so that helps. It’s a bit harder than walking briskly so 30 minutes was a good limit. I think I already had about 2500 steps for the day when I started so did not get the whole 7730 on the rebounder

    Happy hour Thursday - I already scoped out the menu and planning to order the Spicy Tuna Stack for 550 calories. It’s an appetizer with avocado, edamame, cucumber, cilantro, nori, and wasabi soy sauce. I am also planning for ONE 6oz glass of red wine. I will need to mindfully drink slowly as I can easily down a few glasses during an evening out.

    That is so smart planning ahead of time. Your choice sound delicious 🤤
  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    888Angie888 wrote: »
    Steps 6/28: 15,974

    Great steps Angie!!

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    lmf1012 wrote: »
    @TheresaM787

    The rebounder is kind of fun and I have it set up in front of the TV to distract me from the dull repetition of it (much like all cardio machines) so that helps. It’s a bit harder than walking briskly so 30 minutes was a good limit. I think I already had about 2500 steps for the day when I started so did not get the whole 7730 on the rebounder

    Happy hour Thursday - I already scoped out the menu and planning to order the Spicy Tuna Stack for 550 calories. It’s an appetizer with avocado, edamame, cucumber, cilantro, nori, and wasabi soy sauce. I am also planning for ONE 6oz glass of red wine. I will need to mindfully drink slowly as I can easily down a few glasses during an evening out.

    I've heard that the rebounder is terrific workout. You're definitely getting in those steps and amazing cardio at the same time.

    So smart, scoping out the menu ahead of time! Ooohhhh that spicy tuna stack sounds so yummy. Great choice savoring a glass of wine (so funny to be that a glass of wine is 6oz, I grew up with much larger wine glasses). Yes, I'm the same way with the wine/beer. I used to down almost 1,000 calories in drinks alone- who knew that those delicious mojitos with their pretty mint leaves or Moscow mules in their fancy copper mugs had about 300 calories? It sounds like you are ready for your night out. Terrific plan Joni!!

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    JUNE WEEK TOP STEPPERS:
    @Megan_smartiepants1970, @amymartin555, @888Angie888 & @Z1ORtza
    AND
    JUNE GRAND FINALE TOP STEPPERS:
    @amymartin555, @Megan_smartiepants1970, @888Angie888 & @Beverly2Hansen
    AND
    To everyone who pledged their steps!!!! Thank you for sharing your posts, they help get me out walking every morning 🤩
  • lcfa5317
    lcfa5317 Posts: 147 Member
    lcfa5317
    Weigh in day Monday
    PW =188.1
    CW = 188.5
  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    rlaskey2 wrote: »
    6/27 9,068
    6/28 8,378

    Crazy heat wave here through tomorrow. Spending lots of time inside and trying to find a job. I have been mostly doing my workout program every other day not on purpose but just seems to happen that way.

    Way to get in those steps while staying inside 👏🏻👏🏻 Good luck finding a position 🤗 I'm sure you'll find something soon. Stay cool
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
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    Let's share our favourite healthy recipes - new ways to enjoy food and feel great. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10837191/f2f-recipe-central#latest
  • MSWarrior7088
    MSWarrior7088 Posts: 167 Member
    Steps: 3,655
    93 oz water
    Did make healthy choices and stayed under my calories.

    Fell short in my steps due to the rain...might come up short til Thursday...hopefully I'll get some walking time soon!!
  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    MSWarrior7088 wrote: »
    Steps: 3,655
    93 oz water
    Did make healthy choices and stayed under my calories.

    Fell short in my steps due to the rain...might come up short til Thursday...hopefully I'll get some walking time soon!!

    Hopefully the rain will make it's way over to Megan's direction 😆 I'm not sure if you'd like it, I tried it, there are a bunch of walking indoors videos on YouTube (Walking with Leslie). Some members like those on rainy days. Way to go drinking 93 oz of water 😲 and making healthy choices, tracking and staying under 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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    rwood566 wrote: »
    check in for 6/29:
    steps - 1948. i didn't wear it for most of the day. put it on charge and forgot about it. went to the gym without it.
    calories - 1650. ate to much snacking and dessert. possibly due to yesterday's eating. i had some homemade veg soup for dinner. delicious.
    exercise - 7 machines at the gym. left early because shoulder was hurting a lot. hopefully it was just tight.

    Well we all know you get in way more than 2,000 steps 🤩 and it's all charged up and ready for today (Wednesday)🤗 1,650 is a low number, especially when you factor in your steps and seven machines at the gym. I hope your shoulder feels better. That veggie soup sounds yummy. Oh did you see, the team had a recipe exchange added. Looking forward to trying out your recipes on my family 😄

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    missysave0612 wrote: »
    Username missymarea0612
    Weigh In Day:Wednesday
    PW (Previous Weight): 212
    CW (Current Weight): 208.6

    Way to go with the loss👏🏻👏🏻 I know you have been working hard, it's nice when the scale agrees 🤩

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    jugar wrote: »
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    Let's share our favourite healthy recipes - new ways to enjoy food and feel great. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10837191/f2f-recipe-central#latest

    As requested, here is the discussion thread for recipes. Let's start sharing our favorites 🤩
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,837 Member
    rlaskey2 wrote: »
    6/27 9,068
    6/28 8,378

    Crazy heat wave here through tomorrow. Spending lots of time inside and trying to find a job. I have been mostly doing my workout program every other day not on purpose but just seems to happen that way.

    Nice steps! We are starting to cool down here today. Good luck on the job search.


    MSWarrior7088 wrote: »
    Steps: 3,655
    93 oz water
    Did make healthy choices and stayed under my calories.

    Fell short in my steps due to the rain...might come up short til Thursday...hopefully I'll get some walking time soon!!

    I have a little route inside the apartment that I loop to get steps when the weather is not cooperating. It’s about 70 steps for one loop. I don’t know if you can do that in your house. Great job on calories and water!
    rwood566 wrote: »
    check in for 6/29:
    steps - 1948. i didn't wear it for most of the day. put it on charge and forgot about it. went to the gym without it.
    calories - 1650. ate to much snacking and dessert. possibly due to yesterday's eating. i had some homemade veg soup for dinner. delicious.
    exercise - 7 machines at the gym. left early because shoulder was hurting a lot. hopefully it was just tight.

    Great day with calories and exercise. Stretch your shoulder out to see if it helps. I hope it’s feeling better today.
    missysave0612 wrote: »
    Username missymarea0612
    Weigh In Day:Wednesday
    PW (Previous Weight): 212
    CW (Current Weight): 208.6

    Awesome loss!
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,837 Member
    edited June 2021
    Check in for Tuesday
    ✅Steps 8,805
    ✅Sleep
    ✅Walk
    ❌ 7/8 hourly reminders

    Happy Hump Day!
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,837 Member
    edited June 2021
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    Overdue
    @runzfromzombies

    Wednesday
    @rlaskey2
    @BRGking
    @emking517

    Thursday
    @888Angie888
    @Bluetail6
    @roz0810

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