ashleycarole86 wrote: »

donna25trinity wrote: »

MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »

I was thinking of a classier more diplomatic way to articulate it and b**bs is def it. Lol! I shall be stealing this 1 the next time I need to refer to the chest region. Ha ha! Xo

Ok this has me chuckling because I had this exact same dilemma when I was doing up my post lol. In the end I chickened out and just said I needed new bras

@jamcnewman That Brussels sprouts salad sounds divine! I love Brussels so much - going to have to try it soon.

Caroline_slowandsteady wrote: »

Nov 7
Exercise - 45 minute walk
Tracking - preplanned and adjusted as I went
Calories - Under by just a little on my 2,000 calorie "takeout day"

I was very proud of tracking everything and staying under when I had family visiting. Not only did we get takeout, by my stepmother baked an apple pie with my daughter, so I had to eat that. But it still fit within the limits I had set. Feels a bit like cheating to have this high calorie day rather than just taking a pass day, but the math does work. And honestly tracking meant I didn't go as crazy as I otherwise would have - with the result that not only did I not gain as much weight but also I didn't feel sick afterwards! (Usually on full pass days my belly feels awful). But on the other hand it still feels very indulgent and sustainable.

As for bragging - good timing on that question. I am working on a project of buying new winter clothes. Last winter I had lost weight, but was new to working from home and just bought a few pairs of sweatpants and kept wearing all of my now super-baggy shirts and shlubbed it through a depressing pandemic winter. This year I am down a few more pounds and am still working from home so don't need nice work clothes, but have the goal of assembling a wardrobe that is cozy and comfortable but a step above the "I just rolled out of bed and plan to collapse back into bed as soon as I can." So yesterday I got in some stuff I had ordered, much of it in a smaller size than I thought was appropriate. I tried it on and it all fit and looked great! I have an outfit laid out for myself today that I am so excited to wear!

Honestly I have never been thrilled with my body and I am not losing weight to be "happy" with my body because that's not going to happen - several spots I am unhappy with that weight loss will do nothing for or may even make worse. I try to focus on my body as a place I live in, not a place to look at. And living in my body at a lower weight and with more fitness is much more comfortable - the daily getting up and down of caring for young kids is no trouble or pain at all - and that is a lovely change.

biketheworld wrote: »

jamcnewman wrote: »

Made this side for with tonight’s dinner and it was delicious! Can’t get enough of the Brussels Sprouts right now 😍

https://www.howsweeteats.com/2010/10/shredded-sprouts-salad/

Julie

I love Brussels sprouts! We usually broil/toast them in the oven with a little olive oil and seasoning but This sounds interesting. Have you ever grown them in the garden? They grow on a huge stalk. Very interesting, very fun.

I had such a fun day with the grandkids here. The weather was beautiful, we got outside and played in our woods. Sunday I plan on making a fire and roasting hotdogs, they’ll help me plant some bulbs, and get the bird feeders ready for winter. I’m loving this!


Pass days: 1/3