kcpond
Weigh-in Day - Wednesday
PW - 246.3
CW - 247.2

Angmarie28
Wednesdays
Previous Weight-163
Current Weight-161.8

LaurieWrobo wrote: »

Weigh In Wednesday Maintenance:
CW: 150.8
Surprisingly, I'm down probably b/c not eating due to nerves on waiting for husband's test results to come back if he has pancreatic cancer there is a 1 in tumor in his pancreas that was verified last Thursday during his scope; we see the specialist tomorrow for what is going to be done

I am sorry that you are going through such a tough time @LaurieWrobo.It's so worrying waiting for results.I will be thinking of you & your husband tomorrow ❤

@PatriceFitnessPal I have a friend that is doing keto and a chef, and she had recently given everyone glowing praise about this cookbook. I asked for the info for you, if you are interested: she said "that cookbook is amazing!" here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Ketogenic-Mediterranean-Diet-Cookbook/dp/1641526807/ref=asc_df_1641526807/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=507843573010&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2202878400755125857&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1026069&hvtargid=pla-882233957705&psc=1

it's called the Essential Ketogenic Mediterranean Cookbook. SUPER tasty recipes!!

hipari wrote: »

@jessicakrall8 is there a specific format to post steps to the challenge?

Either way, here’s the start:
5.12. 7538
6.12. 5960
7.12. 8055

It was a holiday weekend as I mentioned, so more sitting at the dinner table and less running errands.

By the way, I went to check the spreadsheet to see how te step challenge works, and noticed I’ve been dropped from the support squad as well. Completely understandable as a human pregnancy is a long time to just randomly hang around, but wanted to let you know as I do plan on rejoining the weight loss challenge in January. I used to also be a motivator for Shrinking Assets but my quitting that position was never actually discussed - I just noticed I’m no longer listed that’s of course very fine as I haven’t been in the weight loss team in a while and I think it’s better for the team to have a motivator that walks the walk instead of just talking the talk, but you could probably persuade me to take that job again if needed. The milk pumping situation forces me to sit upright for 3+ hours per day, and I tend to spend it on my iPad and, lately, hanging around the internet so might as well check in here.

@hipari What's your first name (for the step chart) please? I'm sure you're being removed from the support squad was just an error in putting together the two teams. I'll talk with the MODS and see. I will let @jugar know about your Jan plan as well. If you're interested in being a Motivator come January, let me know. We're on the lookout for a second one, since our team is larger now for sure! The format you used is just fine...

Jessica

Good morning guys...yesterday I allowed myself to celebrate a friend's birthday, but I made a mistake an ordered breakfast, due to not having much dinner the night before...I was STARVING...and you know what that causes...went way over on calories for the day...well, ate my exercise credits anyway...feels like I wasted a day...but my friend had a lovely time and I feel happy about that. Today is a new day...hope you have a wonderful day! I have the jazz music playing and I'm working from home today...already walked a bit this morning!
Jessica

@LaurieWrobo
I am so sorry to hear that. I hope he is able to get a treatment plan that works to kick the cancers butt. Hang in there

@LauriWrobo - I’m joining others here to give you strength to support your husband. It’s so difficult to see those we love in pain so please lean on this group as much as you need. Cancer research has come so far and I’m wishing you all the best as you meet with the oncologist.

Maintenance weigh-in

Name: PatriceFitnessPal
Weigh-in day: Thursday
PW: 125.2
CW: 125.4

SW: 168
TLD: 42.6

I’ve been making a lot of progress on my decluttering goal. I went through all my clothes and boxed up a very limited number of my favorite items that no longer fit. I’m going to keep them for one year while I practice maintaining my weight between 120-130.

I’m also donating items that are still in good shape but no longer fit as part of our effort to downsize now that both adult children are living on their college campuses. We’re not quite ‘empty nesters’ yet, but we finally have some time to part with items we no longer use, etc.

For December, my project goal is to reduce, reuse, or recycle something for every day of the month until we leave for our family vacation on December 25th. For example, I donated ONE cello that my younger son outgrew to the local middle school on 12/1 and TWO violins that my older son no longer plays went to the high school on 12/2. On 12/3, I delivered THREE pant suits to a group that supports women reentering the workforce, etc. It’s like a reverse “12 Days of Christmas” or an ‘advent calendar’ for those who know the song and celebrate the holiday.

We take a trip or share an experience instead of exchanging gifts but there are a couple of items that I plan to buy for my sons because they are worn and need updating. I guess I’ll add ‘replace’ to the typical 3 R’s above. Usually, my favorite is ‘resist’ because it’s easier for me to eliminate at the point of purchase. I don’t know why it’s so emotional for me to get rid of things I know ‘weigh me down’ but it takes a lot of my time and energy!

The good news is that it’s getting easier with practice, just like weight loss. I’m getting better at not letting ‘perfect’ get in the way of ‘good’ but I still feel the strange need to donate items to ‘just the right person or group.’ 🤨🙄😬

Do you have any ‘quirks’ or habits that interfere with your exercise, nutrition, or other health and wellness goals?

Best wishes in moving beyond any of your own personal quirks that get in the way of your goals!

@LaurieWrobo sorry to hear,hope you find the resolve to get through this.Be sure that we are all here to support you.