Life is a bit stressful for a lot of people right now. I wish you all the best. This is where those emotional lessons are supposed to kick in. But I have noticed that even for me, it's hard to pause and remember. Those old habits are so ingrained. First line of defense when hungry is to drink something that does not contain sugar. Lol this finally kicked in today. I also try to drink a big glass before eating my normal meals, so I feel full sooner.

I had that procedure done on Friday and it really stressed me out which gave me a flare. I did not know that a tube with sensors on it could be put up one's nose and down into their stomach. I will get my results on June 16th. But yesterday I was ravenous and today was going to be the same, I'm drinking my iced tea today. I've been eating an extra bite of this and that. But I must remember that I am the driver and to keep both hands on the wheel. 🚙 Easier said than done that's for sure!!!

@leonadixon Congrats on the loss!

@TeresaW1020 Right now, the pineapple is so sweet and delicious! Go get ya some! I'm so sorry about what's going on with Joe. I hope the primary can give you some answers. Congrats on a good eating and fasting day and indeed, one day at a time!

@vegan4lyfe2012 Don't worry about your number, that happens to everyone. Just feel better. I'm sorry life is giving you the finger right now, I hope things get better soon! Hugs.

@FushiaKat Drinking a big glass of water before meals is a great idea. I hope you get some answers with the results of the procedure. Hang in there!

@laurelfit57 I'm glad you got some good weather before the storm.

Hi all. I'm hanging in there. I had every intention of staying within my WW points yesterday and getting that WW blue dot but the chicken I thought we had in the refrigerator for dinner was still in the freezer and couldn't be cooked so we had to have our backup frozen meal, General Tso's Chicken (I added broccoli) + potstickers. This put me over my points for the day. I won't be able to eat within my points today, either, as I have leftovers from dinner for lunch which means a lot of WW points for lunch + the dinner I had planned for tonight is high in points. But that's okay, I've got this and I will do better tomorrow.

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

@TeresaW1020 I'm sorry that Joe is not doing better. He should come first in your life, you made the right decision, even if it was a difficult one. I'm glad that you will still be here with us. You did an outstanding job as co-captain and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. 💖

@trooworld Thank you for stepping up and being our new co-captain. I promise not to be a difficult Team Member and to weigh-in on time. 😁

Happy Wed Slims!

@TeresaW1020 - Why are hospitals still so bad at discharging people properly?! It stinks that you had to go through all of that- but kudos for taking charge and getting the caths. I wish you well at the primary appointment and hope that you get some answers. I'm glad you are stepping down so you can care for yourself and for Joe too. You have been a terrific captain! Thank you! I can't tell you how glad I am that you are staying in the group!!!! I would miss you a lot if you left!

@trooworld - THANK YOU! for stepping up! Much appreciated! Now make that blue dot happen today. The good part is that you still tracked. Maybe you would have eaten more if you weren't tracking. And you did not order a pizza, so that's a win!

@FushiaKat - goodness you are doing a lot of doctoring right now. I'm sure you'll be glad when that is over. You are killing it on the loss, so I don't think that popcorn is hurting you at all.

@laurelfit57 - Job hunting is stressful. Have fun at the theater and then get back to your plan!

I actually had work to do for my job, so I was out of the house doing it the last two days. My work has dropped off quite a bit during the pandemic. Not sure if it will rebound or not. I am also looking for a job. Which is disappointing because I love this job- it's very flexible and I hate to give that up. However, money is nice too. I haven't done exercise but walking the past two days. Time to get back on that today. I've been having a bit of trouble sleeping and prowling around the house at night eating. NOT GOOD LISA! Will be working on that too. I need to get my act together as I've been gaining and losing the same 2 pounds all year.

Lisa

@TeresaW1020 Thank you for your leadership of the group. You have done a great job!
@trooworld Thank you for stepping up to take over as captain!

Username: GabiV125
Check in day: Thursday
PW: 135
CW: 136
We made it overseas and have been eating continuously for days now 😂. Saturday we will travel 19h so next weight day could potentially be anywhere.
Life is good… and very tasty 😋.

@Katmary71 I'm sorry about the flare. I hope the PT helps. Hugs.

@GabiV125 I'm glad you are eating some tasty foods and enjoying yourself. What kinds of yummy foods are you eating?

@Cornanda Thanks for asking. No, I have not gotten a blue dot all week. I need to snap out of it. I'm going in the wrong direction! You don't consider a long walk exercise? I'm sorry about feeling crappy. I'm glad you got some good sleep I hope it helped. Fingers crossed you don't have COVID. I'm glad you are enjoying time with your son.

Hi all. I hope your day is going well. I'm working from home today so things should be more in control. I'm going to do some planning for next week to make sure I get my WW blue dots!

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

judiasverdes
Thursday
PW: 167
CW: 165.7

Didn't do as much exercise this week, but my eating has stayed in line, thankfully.

@GabiV125 have a great time!

@Cornanda Glad you slept good last night, a long walk is still great exercise! I think sometimes we get used to doing a lot of exercise so that we discount the “smaller” stuff when really it's a lot. Glad you're having fun with your son, my mom said we leave when we're finally getting interesting once.

@trooworld I hope being home helps with the blue dot!

@vegan4lyfe2012 I haven't heard of Healthi, I hope you'll still be coming here too. That's a decent price, I hope it's just what you need. I can't imagine being an empty nester after so long but I do think it will help not having junk food around. I had a coupon for a free Big Gulp so I have to admit with a 7 11 on the corner it's very tempting to stop for a Diet Pepsi now! I used my free coupon then was going to use the second and couldn't find it, I'm back to kombucha instead today though.

Hi everyone, happy Thursday! We're up in the 90s already so summer is around the corner. I went out for fruit, I normally wait a little later in the season but thanks to @FushiaKat getting strawberries and cherries (thank you!) I'm on the summer fruit kick. I went to the store just for fruit today and came home with mangoes, strawberries, and blackberries. I made skinnytaste's Greek pasta salad and tomorrow I'm making broccoli salad for a neighborhood annual board meeting and potluck so this is definitely summer salad time around here. My therapy stretches/exercises aren't too bad, there's one that's already helping a lot then I just can't push it with some things I was hoping to get back to. Not much else new, had my charity board meeting tonight. My weight's up I'm assuming from inflammation from the flare but it's a little annoying when I haven't weighed for a month and have been sticking to 1400 calories to be up 3lbs. Anyhow, life goes on, have a great Friday! Funky Friday means a workout to Prince, The Time, Rick James, and taking it to Funkytown, woot woot!