Hi, I'm Darlene from North Carolina. This is my first challenge. I just signed up on MFP. Looking forward to the challenge and accountability.

Everyone have a great Sunday!

This week may have been rough, but we had plenty of people in the green last week!

WaistAways - 36%
Mission Slimpossibles - 34.8%
WeightNoMore & Downsizers - 33.3%
Shape Shifters - 16.7%

All you have to do to be in the green is lose weight. It doesn't matter how much, it doesn't matter the percentage, all that matters is you end lower than you were the week before. And that's it! For this next week, I encourage you to take things one step at a time, one choice at a time. It's never too late to make a choice that benefits you. Move a little more, eat a little better, listen to your body.

And if you're struggling, you have an entire team here to help you. You're not alone, even if it feels like it sometimes.

Is anyone else having problems with the MFP diary? Mine is totally blank and has been that way since about 12:30 MST. It is blank for previous days as none of my recipes or meals are there.

Happy Monday Slims!

@trooworld - like the in person meeting idea. You go girl!

@laurelfit57 - that's a great weigh in for the week you had. And you're still under 140!

@kitchendh66 - Hi! And Welcome!

@Katmary71 - anyone who would search for dust while you are in the can is not good friend material.... but I get what you are saying. We all have a bit of dust somewhere! Good luck with your cleaning and your sprouting!

@TeresaW1020 - that's a very small gain. You keep going with your new exercise plan, fasting and NBA and you will be rocking it. Don't let your scale tell you otherwise.

Once again- not much new here. My house and yard are starting to look real nice. Been a bit up and down mood wise. Got two good sleep nights in and that helped. Very much looking forward to having fun with our guests for a couple of days. Mini vacay! I will keep my cooking healthy while they are here. Exercise will happen, but probably less- lots of walking. Just going to do my best and enjoy it.

Lisa

I’m a little behind, but here’s my 2c anyway

@askewcr – Holy smack! 100 sit ups 3 days straight?!? That’s crazy! Hope the artist visit went good for everyone.

@TeresaW1020 – Poor Joe. And poor you! It will be nice when things settle down for you both. In the meantime, lots of prayers for you two. I hope you both have a great visit with his son. May I send Joe a thinking of you card?

@gwamajtw91 – What an exciting time coming up for you! Safe travels to England and how awesome you’ll get to see your oldest son soon! Congrats to your youngest for his upcoming graduation!

@Katmary71 – You are such an asset to that organization. My mom lives in an apartment building that is for seniors and she’s talked about some of the people there that seem so lonely and don’t have people taking them places. My mom tries getting them to play games in the community room, but some are too shy. I think your ideas are really needed. So what scary movie did you watch? Was the sprouting info from the Food Revolution Summit? I only had a chance to listen to the first podcast on gut microbiomes.

@MOUNTAINMERMAIDCO – I’m so sorry you’re feeling unmotivated. I am right there with you. Like, my intentions are good, but my brain just isn’t cooperating. Hang in there!

@trooworld – that ape’s expression is exactly how I feel when I’m at work! Hahaha! Nice job with all the steps!

@laurelfit57 – I am so sorry about the losses of your aunt and friend. And to see your uncle like that is heartbreaking, too.

@Cornanda – I hope you have a great time with your guests!

@kitchendh66 – Welcome to the team!

I’ll write an update in a couple hours…off to physical therapy for my neck. He starts with an awesome 30 minute massage and it’s spoiling me!

NO ZERO DAYS!

Happy Monday Team.

I was sick most of yesterday with a bad tummy ache. I took a long hot bath and a 2-hour nap in the afternoon. I felt better after that.

I ate over my plan yesterday by almost 200 calories. I'm just not motivated to lose those last 20 lbs. lately but I'm sure I will get back to it soon. I need to track my steps and water; it helps me to stay on track.

Today they will start on our roof, we are getting the entire thing rebuilt with improvements. Very expensive but we need it done.

I'm going to Costco in a few minutes for more oranges, strawberries and blueberries. I added a new fruit to my diet. I got a regular fruit salad going now. I figured out how to cook popcorn in the temporary microwave. I bought kernels and an Original Salbree Microwave Popcorn Popper, Silicone Popcorn Maker, Collapsible Bowl - The Most Colors Available (Transparent) it works really well but the popcorn is a bit plain. I was putting it in a bag with some salt free lemon pepper seasoning. I miss the salty sweet kettle corn mini bags which this microwave burns no matter what settings I try. I find it strange that one change to my routine put me off track. I promise to get back on track today. I've been eating most of my 1200 calories everyday now. I won't get below 160 if I can't stay on track.

I've been a bit depressed lately, I think I have spring fever and I need to get out of the house more.

Congrats to those who lost, and hugs to those who need it.

@Laurelfit57 There's a link to click in the groups that addresses that, I haven't had that problem but some of my friends are. I didn't click the link before coming here so I don't know what was said about it.

@Cornanda LOL I know, if someone is swiping for dust they deserve to get dirty, right?! Glad to hear you're a sleeping beauty, sleep makes everything so much easier.

@trooworld So what awesome meals did you prep? You always have great recipes, I need to start doing a new one every week again.

@vegan4lyfe2012 Yes I was watching the Food Revolution Summit, I love that you're watching it too! I watched a little today but it was stuff I knew and the gut and mental health. The last guy on yesterday was the sprout guy. The movie was The Deeper You Dig, it was pretty good! I know when I was bedridden I was having panic attacks dealing with new people, it's easy to get very isolated which is why it's something on my mind. The head of the charity hasn't responded to me yet but her son's birthday was this weekend, hopefully we'll talk about it soon. Good luck with PT!

@FushiaKat Good to see you, glad you're feeling a little better. I have a silicone popcorn popper but like you I like it better with goodies on it (especially stove with butter and oil but who has those calories!). I was doing garlic powder and paprika but you wouldn't want to breathe on your husband afterward! I tried coconut aminos sprinkled on it which makes it a little soggy but if you add salt it's sweet with the salt. I have a little shaker I got with my Amish popcorn kit that has a sweet siracha but of course there's no nutritional info, if you Google Amish popcorn on Amazon the seller comes up. I hope once the roof is done you're start to feel a little better, so much stuff going on at once in the house is a lot of stress. I'm always up for a hug, one right back atcha! Let me know if there's anything good I should keep an eye out for at Costco, I'm probably putting it off until next week because it's hard for me to go there but I want one of those Revlon hair styling tools and am getting one for my SIL's birthday.

@TeresaW1020 So glad you and Joe had an awesome day, sounds like it's just what you both needed! I'm sorry to hear he's not feeling too hot today, his poor body has been through hell so hopefully tomorrow he'll be feeling stronger. Glad you're in the groove with working out, love that feeling of slaying a workout!

Hi gang, worked out then have been continuing in the yard and house, not much else going on. I'm reading a Dean Koontz book that is a lot like Patterson's The Zoo, hopefully it won't be exactly the same.

Username: Jactop
Weigh In Day: Monday
PW: 199.4
CW: 202.0

OMG!! Today is Tuesday. 😂😂 I was off from work yesterday.

Have a Terrific Tuesday!!

Hello everyone!

It's a great day today. I've just been reflecting today on how blessed we are. There are so many blessings and mercies we can't count them all. When I fix my mouth to try to complain, I'm reminded that I have a mouth and that I can speak....Blessing! Just little stuff like that is on my mind today. I went to the gym and did my thing. I didn't get on the sit-up machine because I'm trying to be wise about it. I don't want another back injury. Everybody have a wonderful and blessed day people!

Let's go get it!!

Hi MS..Another new member joining your amazing team... Please welcome @shawna_25

@Katmary71 The Tofu broccoli and butternut squash recipe is a WW recipe, here it is if you want to see if you have everything. I'll post it below. Yes, I had a great time off work! Now, I need more time off lol.

Tofu, broccoli & butternut squash with creamy tahini sauce:
14 oz extra firm tofu drained and cut into 8 equal pieces
1 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 head uncooked broccoli cut into florets
4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 1⁄4 tsp kosher salt divided, or to taste
1⁄2 tsp black pepper or to taste
2 lbs uncooked butternut squash cut in 1 1/2 in chunks
2 garlic cloves
2 Tbsp Tahini
2 Tbsp plain fat free Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Sriracha hot sauce or to taste
2 Tbsp pepitas toasted

Preheat oven to 450°F. In small bowl, marinate tofu with soy sauce for 10 minutes.

In medium bowl, combine broccoli, 2 tsp oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.

On large sheet pan (at least 16 by 12 inches), toss squash, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and remaining 2 tsp oil and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven and stir.

Move squash to 1 side of sheet pan and arrange broccoli on other side of pan. Nestle tofu in center of pan, making sure each piece makes contact with pan. Continue to bake until squash is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, sriracha, 2 tbsp warm water, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt.

Divide tofu and vegetables among 4 plates. Drizzle with tahini sauce and sprinkle with pepitas.

Serving size: 2 pieces tofu, 11/4 cups vegetables, 11/2 tbsp sauce, and 1/2 tbsp pepitas

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

@kitchendh66 If you need any recipes, I have a collection of 6,877 recipes and it's very easy for me to share recipes, so just let me know what you are interested and I can post some links to some of them. I hope you had a wonderful Tuesday. I forgot it was Tuesday, too! LOL

@FushiaKat Congrats on the loss and getting into a new decade!

Hi all. I was kind of stressed at work yesterday, I had 150 emails to deal with when I got back after being off for 2 days. I stayed on plan yesterday and under my WW points. It was a good day.

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

@kitchendh66 and @shawna_25 Welcome to the team! 😊

@FushiaKat Wow congrats on your loss and getting into the 150s!! Don’t be ashamed for one minute about where you have been and what an amazing transformation you have done for yourself! When I started in 2017 I was a miserable 264 lbs. I don’t care how long it takes me to get to goal as long as I never return to the woman I was. You are a true inspiration!!

@trooworld Yikes that is a lot of emails! Good job on staying on track. Is all that meal prepping paying off for you?


Hi Team! I took Joe to the urologist this morning and they removed the cath and now we are praying he can go on his own before we return at 3:30 for a bladder scan. The poor thing keeps drinking and trying to go. On Monday, I made a vow to myself to stay 100% focused on my Never Binge Again rules for the rest of this month, all of May, and until June 12th. That is when Joe’s youngest son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter come to visit. With both sons coming to visit in June there will be lots of eating out, alcohol, and other treats. I need to prove to myself that I can use some self-discipline and hopefully get into these cute green pants that I bought last summer and haven’t worn yet.

My three rules are to Never Again eat sugar/snacky foods at work, see the scale go up two days in a row, and clean fast for a minimum of 17 hours a day. When I go to work on Tuesdays and Thursdays, I'm just going to fast the whole time I'm there. I did that yesterday with a huge black coffee and cans of plain seltzer and did just fine. Mind over matter!!! Right?

@trooworld - 150 emails?! Yikes! Good work on your food prepping.

@TeresaW1020 - I hope Joe peed. You are working hard and so determined. It's impressive!

@FushiaKat - Congrats! That's a wonderful accomplishment.

@laurelfit57 - I'm glad you got back in- I missed you! And wow- that sounds like quite a job going through your closet, but satisfying. That's something I'm going to need to do when I get closer to my goal.

Not much new here. Lots of guest prep this week which includes some errands and also tying up loose ends at work. I'm not as focused as I should be. I wanted to get 2 pounds off before they came. I'll just have to get back to work once they leave.

Lisa