I like this tracker, its cute!
I'm feeling better today, but our power is off for another 2 hours. It's strange to have internet access. We have a generator.


I think the BMI is way off. My BMI is 28.2

Weekly weigh in
Username. annflaherty1
Weigh in day. Wednesday
PW. 178.4
CW. 179.2

Not having a great week. All that is happening in the world is really getting me down. Got to get ahold of my eating before it takes over.

@katmary71 I used to use the skinny taste website all the time, I don’t know why I got off there. I think I will have to give it another go, I love Greek pasta salad and am going to definitely give that giant Parmesan turkey meatball a try!! Glad you are enjoying switching your workout up, it sure is nice for a change sometimes!

@cornanda I am petrified of going for an interview, I have not actually had to go for an interview in over 30 years, I find that idea terrifying! It is such a different world, it used to be word-of-mouth and now it is all on websites, so bizarre. But you are right, we will figure this out!
Modifying exercises is the key to success! When I am doing my weight class an interval class, sometimes I am modifying 25% of what they are doing LOL. I think it’s awesome that you are concentrating on strength, I find it very empowering when I am feeling strong and able to accomplish things! Sometimes comfort food, is good for the soul. You have so much going on right now, just really enjoy your kids and your time with them. Sorry to hear about your daughters acid reflux, that’s tough! Adult children can be very challenging at times, it sounds like your son is giving you a run for your money;).
You really are in the sandwich stage of life. You are right in the middle of your parents on one side and your kids on the other, both requiring YOU, super challenging phase. That is even more challenging with a sibling who has mental health issues. Just keep on hanging onto those who are supporting you and lifting you up♥️
Thinking of you!!

@trooworld congrats on the loss! Your good decisions obviously outweighed the bad :-).

&fushiakat Super cute tracker

@TeresaW1020 I am glad that Jo isn’t feeling any really bad after effects of the second round of chemo. Poor guy, it is so hard to heal when you have so much going on physically. One day at a time, is a great way to do it! Sometimes life really just throws up too many road blocks, so concentrating on that one day is definitely the best way and not nearly so overwhelming! I loved love is blind! Are you watching season one or two? I have watched both, now I won’t say anymore because I don’t want to be a spoiler LOL

I had a pretty good day, went to Physio, I am still dealing with the after affects after the fall I took on the ice a few weeks ago, but definitely getting better.
Yesterday when I was at the grocery store they had a huge sale in the meat department. I bought enough for about two months and spent the afternoon cooking it all up cutting it into individual portions and it is more in the freezer. I can just throw it into something for a quick meal. The ice is slowly but surely melting around here, I am hoping, by the end of the week that I won’t have to wear spikes on my boots anymore!! You have no idea how much that excites me🤣

@FushiaKat Yes it is! You are doing great. Enjoy the strawberries.

@TeresaW1020 Thanks! Yes. I'm glad you are getting Joe out and about. Yes, it's okay to just stick to day to day, sometimes that's all we can do and that's just fine. I haven't watched that show but someone told me about it. Do you like it?

@laurelfit57 Thank you! I'm glad you are getting better but sorry you are still suffering after-effects. That was a good idea to stock up on the meat. It's so expensive nowadays!

@Katmary71 Thank you! Yes, meditation is helping a lot. I'm so glad it's almost the weekend. I'm sorry about the back flare-up. Take care of yourself.

Hi all. More anxiety yesterday. I had a headache and stomachache from it. I ended up leaving work 2 hours early because of it. Anxiety sucks. I did have a healthy dinner, I made a Mexican salad with some shrimp I seasoned and stuck in the air fryer. It was really good.

My Spring Challenge commitment is:
1) Exercise 3 days a week - No
2) Drink 50 oz of water a day - 50 oz drank

My phrase for the year: "Something needs to change…so I will take no crap and eat no crap!"

My Spring Challenge commitment is:
1) Read for 30 minutes a day or use my Scroll Saw - I Read the Institute, finished it and started The Stranger by Stephen King.
2) Move at least 30 minutes a day or walk 3000 steps - 3694 steps so far today.
3) Weigh everyday - 168.2

I'm really tired. I've been staying until 12:00 - 12:30 am so I sleep thru the night until 7am. At least I've not been up eating pickles in the night. I think I need a nap tomorrow morning to catch up on some sleep. I never feel rested when I wake up in the mornings. Mornings are usually really bad for me. I usually feel rested after a nap but my sleep doctor said not to take them so I will sleep thru the night. I think it will be okay to nap every now and then, I can't keep dragging myself around all day. I might need to go back to going to bed at 11:30 and eating pickles at 2 am. I wonder if that's why I'm getting headaches now, I've had to take a migraine tablet the last 3 days. Goodnight, everybody I hope you have a really good Friday.

Tired in California, signing off for the night.

@Cornanda Oh it was @FushiaKat that lost the pounds and inches. I did lose a little bit this week though, so thanks! And thanks about the anxiety, I appreciate it. Great job on the walking and your weight going down. I'm so glad your pup is doing okay. Thank you for updating us on him. You do have a little miracle! Hugs to you, too, Lisa.

@FushiaKat Great job on your goals!

@GabiV125 I'm sorry about your bad news.

Hi all. Yesterday's workday was actually worse than the day before, believe it or not! Something happened with my director that really pissed me off. I kept my cool and responded professionally but I was anxious and fuming all day long. I did stop right after it happened and took my dog for a longer walk, that felt good. I'm hoping today is a better day and I get through it okay until the start of the weekend. TGIF.

My Spring Challenge commitment is:
1) Exercise 3 days a week - Yes
2) Drink 50 oz of water a day - 50 oz drank

My phrase for the year: "Something needs to change…so I will take no crap and eat no crap!"

@FushiaKat I love fresh strawberries too! Thanks for the prayers!

@laurelfit57 We are on season one of Love it Blind. It’s a fun show. Joe isn’t into it as much as I am but he tolerates it so I make him watch. And don’t worry about spoilers, I’ve already Googled which couples are still together from season one.

@Katmary71 Love is Blind is a reality show on Netflix where couples meet each other in little rooms called pods. They can’t see each other and for ten days they try to make a love connection. The ones that do get engaged, finally see each other, go on a vacation, meet each other’s families, and in four weeks maybe get married. It’s a fun show and if you like reality you need to check it out.

@Cornanda That is wonderful that your dog is showing so much improvement. Just love him for as long as you can. I always find it weird that we can eat off-plan and our weight will go down and then there are the days we do perfectly and our weight goes up. Makes you want to throw the scales out the window.

@trooworld I hope things get better at work. Will there be tension between you and your director now? Since Joe’s fall, I’ve been walking Maggie Mae and finding it very relaxing to just be outside breathing fresh air and enjoying the spring weather.


Good morning Team! I woke up with my back hurting. I cleaned both church buildings yesterday and there was a lot of vacuuming that had to be done so I think that didn’t help. Plus, I’ve had to help Joe get up so much, that I’m sure that doesn’t help. So, I’m taking off from working out today and will do some light housework. We have to go get blood work done at the cancer center today too. Joe had a really rough morning yesterday and I had to miss my staff meeting until he was feeling better. Today he is much better and we are both thankful for that.

@katmary71 I made the giant meatball last night, it is currently sitting in my fridge! I will ask my grandkids if they want the giant meatball for supper or regular meatballs, the rest is going to be chopped up and put in my freezer :-) :-)
So sorry that you are having a flareup. I feel like at times the machines can be better when we are dealing with injuries, they stay in position and there is less room for error on our part. I hope the doctor that you saw yesterday was able to take care of your concerns, I think I remember your past Dr. wasn’t the best. And nothing better than a soak in Epson salts!

@trooworld lol I have meat paloosa going on in my fridge right now. Everything cooked and ready to be frozen. I even made up a big pot of marinara sauce!
Really sorry that you are suffering with your anxiety, it can have such a large amount of side effects that go with it. Your dinner sounds delicious and healthy!
I’m sure your Doggo enjoyed the extra long walk!

@askewcr Making souvenir books sounds like fun! If you are moving that is a very good thing!

@cornanda I agree with you, getting some interviews under my belt will be very helpful! I have actually hired someone to write my résumé, I know I am totally out of my depths in this day and age. I am right there with you with the sandwich life. My mom is 93, although my brothers love her to death and are very supportive, it is up to me. Even when your kids are adults, they still need that support and at times guidance when life gets very challenging.
I had to wipe off my scale on Tuesday, i’m sure I didn’t do it well enough though, that definitely contributed to the extra 4 pounds😅. I am so happy to hear about your pupper, what a blessing♥️♥️♥️

@fushiakat so sorry you were struggling with your sleep. Unfortunately that is something I am Intimately familiar with. Sometimes we know our bodies better than our doctors as far as sleep goes, I listen to them for years about what I was supposed to do, to no avail. I now do my own thing and I’m actually successful I’m getting between 5.5 and 6.5 hours sleep per night, which is great for me! Hope you were able to get this figured out

@GabiV125 Really sorry that you are struggling so hard, but super glad that you are able to keep up with your six week exercise program!

@Teresaw1020 please do take care of yourself and your back! I always hear my son’s voice in my head (he used to be a personal trainer) “lift with your legs lift with your legs!” So glad Joe is doing better today. Those kind of shows are good for this day and age, somethings silly and fluffy we don’t have to concentrate on too hard! Lol

@davidji82 congrats on the loss!

It was a great day yesterday. I made the giant meatball, it looks and smells amazing! I also cooked up a ton of little meatballs, spaghetti squash, about 30 chicken breasts and three steaks (all cut up and ready to put in a stirfry or on sheet pan vegetables).
Then I went to a hockey game with my daughter last night, we won, yay!! It was a very fun night!!
Now I really have to get a move on and get all my stretching done, I have a busy day in front of me!
This is what my fridge looks like this morning 🤣

Huge congratulations on the loss @Cornanda 🥳!!

davors19

Weigh in day: Friday
PW: 259
CW: 260

I've been out hiking. It's unseasonably warm for mid-March; temps hit 73! I don't often stop for a photo, but I was enchanted with the birches along the trail.

Back home from a short trip to the army.

Back into my routines. Eating as I used to, and got two workouts done this week.
Working extra at the dementia care this weekend, and bought in floor for my bedroom and livingroom. Looking forward to fix it😊

Well, good morning all!
I want to say things are great but my ankle and heel are hurting again. When I got up yesterday morning, it was sore but this morning the pain is more intense.

I've had this before and went to the ER but they didn't find anything. It just had to wear off with some icing and rest. I guess I'll slow down now at least for a few days.

I didn't go to the gym after my post yesterday because the heel and ankle felt more sore as the morning went on and as I walked. So glad I didn't because it might have put me in a worse situation than I'm in now.

I didn't get to make the books yesterday because the storms came with thunder, lightening, and hail just as I was about to go out and I was going to my sister-in-law's office. The hail is what stopped me because when you have a new car, hail just doesn't need to be something you just ride in. It stormed basically all afternoon and into the night. I will go today even though I'm using this cane.

Blessings everybody and let's go get it however we can!

gwamajtw91
Friday
PW: 163.4
CW: 165.4 *

Finally gave in and bought a new digital scale this week as the old one was on it's last legs.
I guess this week's weight is the right one, and a new starting point!

@laurelfit57 yeah, I do try to lift with my legs. I think most of my back issues have come from helping Joe get out of chairs. Yesterday, I didn’t have to help him once and this morning I feel much better. Is a giant meatball the same as a meatloaf? I’m making meatloaf today, which will be good but it’s the cold meatloaf sandwich for tomorrow that I’m wanting more than anything else. Your fridge looks great and like you have no excuses for this week not to eat on plan.

@Cornanda Congrats on your loss this week! And yes, I totally believe in the need to shake up the body from time to time. I’m sure your son is doing what is best for him. And good for you for still being determined to get into that dress!

@vegan4lyfe2012 Ohhh my goodness!! I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of your precious sister! Yes, no one who is 56 should die of pneumonia but I do know that pneumonia can be extremely dangerous. It put me in the ICU for four days a few years ago because I didn’t pay enough to the fact that I couldn’t breathe. I wonder if that also happened to your sister. You take care of yourself!!

@micarro4 those birch trees are so beautiful!

@askewcr so sorry you are in pain and yes, you need to rest and use ice until you feel better. Good call on not going to the gym. We had some fairly intense storms up in my area yesterday too.

@trooworld good job on getting some exercise yesterday and only eating 2 pieces of pizza. That must have been hard considering how good ya’ll cook!


Good morning! Today is a stay-at-home and get stuff done kind of day. The yellow Georgia pollen is starting to fall so we are going to cover up our porch furniture with plastic. We did this last year and it made cleaning up so much easier. I put a new app on my phone and computer called Todolist. So far I love it and hoping it will cut down on my overuse of yellow sticky notes that clutter my desk every day. OK, I’m off to do a leg workout and get this day started.