@TeresaW1020 - Yes, we were laughing about the rain out. I think with the weight bounces- it's a bit of both for me- my bod + me wanting to reward myself. I'm glad your first day learning the job was fun. Fingers crossed for the scale tomorrow.

@jan110144 - I weigh daily and I like it. You're right, it helps when you get an "upwhoosh" on weigh in day.

@dawnhill1266 - hey- nice loss! Great way to start!

@renaegry - wow- you attacked all aspects of your plan- Good work!

@trooworld - I didn't know you meant stopping WW. I thought you were concerned that you would let some good habits go because you've done it in the past. Switching things around a bit is much different than stopping! In 2018 I did WW for just over 6 months and I lost 7 pounds. It had worked for me in the past- not sure what I did this time, but I couldn't justify the fees for that slow of a loss. (and then I put on a bunch of weight after quitting, and then I joined this group and started going in the right direction!) I'm going to try the Chipotle chicken recipe. I will get you the chimi recipe tomorrow.

@leonadixon - glad to see you and also to hear you and your daughter are doing well.

@coolscience181 - Yay you on your loss!

@tammymccrady6278 - Welcome! How hot is a Canada heat wave?

@murdog3t - Wow- nice notations on your work- way to be accountable!

Well, last night, I slept like poopies. I'm going to stop talking about it on here, maybe it's giving me a complex? In the past when I've had a run like this, eventually it goes away on it's own. Usually about the time I feel like I can't stand it anymore.

For any other insomniacs- I've had some success with body scanning/relaxation breathing- basically starting at your toes and checking your whole body for tense areas, then trying to relax them. Last night when I got up, I listened to a free sleep story on YouTube. It was quite relaxing, but might take some practice for it to work better for me. It definitely keeps your mind off all those pesky thoughts that can pop in during the night.

I forgot to mention that this weekend is going to be a dessert-a-palooza around here. We are celebrating 2 birthdays. I have a plan to manage this. I also realized that I did not buy enough veggies at the store last week, which affected my overall intake. I remedied that today. So, I think I'm gonna chalk this one up to "one of those weeks" and move on.

I also think it's time to stop my break from tracking my food and I will join in that challenge starting on Tuesday. I'm not going to go on a binge over the weekend, but I don't plan to track birthday cake either.

Lisa

Well to answer a question from above a Canada heat wave is 35 to 40 Celsius with the humidity. It is the humidity that kills me lol.
Today ended well with me coming home from work and my husband cooking me a wonderful salmon fillet dinner. He is a chef and has been enjoying some of the recipes I have been finding on here to help with my journey. I also forgot to tell people that my weigh in day is Saturday.

@leonadixon Sorry about the news about your knees. Have you ever tried acupuncture for them? I have occasional knee pain and acupuncture helps me tremendously. Congrats on the loss!

@coolscience181 Congrats on the loss, well done!

@tammymccrady6278 Hi and welcome! Yay for the heatwave passing. You are lucky to have a chef at home! I love salmon.

@murdog3t Looks like a great day!

@Cornanda Yes, I mean to go rogue and quit WW! That's how I feel about my loss with them. I lost like 20 lbs in 2020 with WW and then 9 lbs since January 2021. I'm not liking paying the monthly fee for that lol. I hope you like the chipotle chicken recipe. Sorry about your sleep. I know you know I struggle with it, too and can't seem to find anything to help. SOMETIMES it helps me to listen to sleep stories on the Headspace app. I'm glad you found something that helps somewhat. It sounds like you have a challenging weekend ahead. I wish you luck.

@TeresaW1020 LOL! I appreciate that. Congrats on the loss!

@AustinRuadhain Nice to "see" you! That's good you are thinking ahead about the camping trips. Yeah, I'm excited about the Tonal gym. Change can happen good or it can happen bad, it's up to the individual to make of it what they will! Yes, I am challenged right now, but I hope to CHANGE it in the right direction!

@davidji82 I see that consistent loss, well done!

Hi all. I'm so glad for the weekend. May it not be a weakend! The only challenge I have is a dinner at a friend's on Sunday but I think she plans on making chili, which is diet-approved.

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

Continuing to enjoy our spectacular weather after a long, hot spell. So refreshing.

@Cornanda Sleep! It is so important for me in terms of exercise and healthy eating. I have reached the age where getting up in the middle of the night to go potty is no longer optional. Usually, I can go back to sleep. When I can't, I seem to wake up with all sorts of thoughts going on and struggle to turn them off. I have found that melatonin is helpful for going to sleep, but have not found any real solution to waking up and not being able to go back to sleep. BTW ... I also have the pattern of bouncing back up after a nice loss for a day or so before dropping again.. I tell my self that it is my body showing me a preview of things to come

@AustinRuadhain Good luck with your camping trips this month. Most of all have fun and just make the best choices possible. AS you said, you will be getting lots of exercise so that should go a long way to making up for any calorie excesses.

@TeresaW1020 Thanks so much for all you positive comments and support

@dawnhill1266 Oh yes! Would love to be able to recycle those first couple of weeks over and over again. Motivation is so much easier when I see progress on the scale.

@coolscience181 - Nice Loss!!

@tammymccrady6278 A husband that cooks a nice salmon dinner for you ... definitely a keeper!!

@murdog3t Very impressed with your planks (particularly side planks!) I have had to give planks up because of shoulder issues. I miss doing them; they are a great core exercise.

The next two weekends will be challenging for me. Tomorrow will be gone on a day trip (from 7 to 7) with two meals out. The next weekend will be a Fri-Sun trip with friends involving hotels and meals out. My goal is to make the best choices I can under the circumstances and enjoy the time with friends. I need to always remind myself that this is not about being a diet. It is about living and enjoying a healthy life (physically, emotionally, and spiritually). What is important is eating a healthy diet on a consistent basis, not always being 'perfect' and 'on plan' at all times.

@broncobuddee
Username: murdog3t
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW : 160
CW : 157.8

Daily goals :
Date: 09/02
Username: murdog3t
Log food: yes
7000 steps: yes
45 min exercise: yes
30 min walk: yes
Below 20g carbs: yes
Below 20g sugar: yes

09/02
4 minutes planks
30 sec full plank X2
30 sec forearm plank x2
30 sec right side plank x2
30 sec left side plank x2

51 min isometric exercise
45 min ( 1.58 mile walk with dog 🐕)

Strike sugar:
8/30: 15g
8/31: 14 g
9/1 : 15 g
9/2: 5G

Username: TheGlwUp
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 8/27/2021: 219
Weigh in for 9/3/2021: 218
Weigh in for 9/10/2021:
Weigh in for 9/17/2021:
Weigh in for 9/24/2021:

Happy September everyone!
Welcome to our new members!

Sorry I haven't been able to be active in here lately.
I have been extremely busy the past few weeks. I have had some amazing blessings, success,
and a lot of stress. I am so glad to put a lot of the stress behind me. I am committed to making
this month my Self Care September, and really focus on putting me first.

I haven't been exercising for almost two weeks, because I ended up with a muscle strain (hopefully) after walking for an hour outside. I don't know if it was because I didn't stretch before walking, but the next morning I woke up with a sore and huge bruise on the back of my leg. I am going to the doctor if the bruise is still there next week. I am going to start back exercising tomorrow and take it easy.

I hope you all crush your goals for September!

Went for a great walk with my puppy and ended up getting some great flowers from my neighbor. I finally walked over 6000 steps for the first time. Yea!

Firefly743
***Weigh In***
PW: 234.6
CW: 234.4

@jan110144 That's a great way to look at this journey. I wish you luck!

@tammymccrady6278 I would think if it averages out to be under, you are okay? Sounds like a great walk.

@murdog3t @davors19 @TheGlwUp @Firefly743 Congrats on the well-done losses!

@TeresaW1020 You too! Ick about the spiders.

@AustinRuadhain That does sound like a good project. Yay for early-day exercise!

Hi all. I'm going to boxing class this morning and then walking later in the day with a friend. I had a slight gain this week (+0.8 lbs) but I'm hoping next week will be better. I'm not going to focus on the scale on a daily basis as I have been, instead, I am going to focus on better habits.

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

Friday weigh in
Cornanda
PW: 172.8
CW: 174.3

Daily goals :
Date: 09/03
Username: murdog3t
Log food: yes
7000 steps: yes
45 min exercise: yes
30 min walk: yes
Below 20g carbs: yes
Below 20g sugar: yes

09/03
4 minutes planks
30 sec full plank leg lifts X2
30 sec forearm plank x2
30 sec right side plank x2
30 sec left side plank x2

53 min isometric exercise
68 min ( 2.24 mile walk with dog 🐕)

Strike sugar:
8/30: 15g
8/31: 14 g
9/1 : 15 g
9/2: 5G
9/3: 7g

Digger61
September week 1
Weigh in day: Saturday
PW: 212
CW: 212