This week has been much better at work. I suspect some bumps ahead yet, but have enjoyed this week much more. Now to start nipping the bad habits. Several small leaks can sink the boat.... started with an extra snack here or there- just a little popcorn. And then it was another thing and another. I'm not all the way off the wagon yet, but going in that direction. And I did not like my weight today. Time to get back on track.

Lisa

@Cornanda So glad this week is going better at work, that's wonderful! I know you'll be on back track soon, you got this!

@trooworld I'm in the eat your plate club too, it's really hard between that and being told as a kid you weren't to waste food by not eating it (starving kids in Africa). Both of my parents grew up poor so I'm sure it had something to do with it but if you're eating cookies you eat the whole sleeve, bag of chips the whole bag, etc. I had bad sweet cravings too, I fully know why when I was on pain meds I ended up obese and diabetic, I think I was so active when I was young it didn't catch up with me until I was on all the drugs laying around in pain eating bags of chocolate. Glad you're learning how to listen to your body!

@shaunarlr83 Smart to take the scale with you!

@FushiaKat I was unsure when you mentioned it yesterday but what is the sand castle room? Are you decorating it with sand castles? Sounds pretty cool!

Hi everyone! Did my workout this morning then have been cleaning and did some work. Started a new book and had a board meeting tonight. The head of the charity I'm with posted some crazy video on Facebook last night of her and her boyfriend fighting but didn't bring it up tonight and it involved the charity and personal stuff between those two, she pulled it down and claimed it was an accident but I can't see how you accidentally post you and your man fighting on Facebook. Anyhow, I was stressed about it and overate tonight but tomorrow's a new day. The man I'm seeing is coming tomorrow so I'll be MIA over the weekend, hope you all have a great one! We're going out for his birthday tomorrow night. This weekend is also the three year gotcha anniverary of my cats, I got them some goodies that were delivered to my neighbor's but luckily recognized her spider plant, she did get a laugh when I texted asking if it was outside or if she'd opened Temptations and cat mice that were mine!

Friday weigh in
Cornanda
PW: 167.3
CW: 169.7

+2.4

Username: GabiV125
Check in day: Thursday
PW: 138.6
CW: 140.0
I’ve been away 5 days with my daughters visiting family that currently do not have a kitchen. My gallbladder hasn’t been happy with all the restaurant food, but everything else was nice.
Lately (as in past 10 years) when we go away in vacation or so, around the third day, I have a sudden realization of how stressed I was and how much I’m enjoying a break from work drama. This is not new, I’m not young, and still get surprised by that jolt.
I wish the work-life balance movement push started 20y ago 😁.

Completely unrelated- I use MFP on my iPhone and never had any issues, but after the new upgrades I can’t post any pictures. Did anyone figure out a way around this?

@cybernurse251 Great loss !!

@Katmary71 Good Luck on your Meatless Mondays. Wow, 105F is too much. I hope you stay hydrated Asher's picture is so funny. Enjoy your weekend

@trooworld yikes heatwave's horrible. It's nice that you get to work from home, I hope you stay hydrated. We had to deal with that back in July. Here on the east coast, we are in hurricane season.

@TeresaW1020 Yay for fall !! Good luck with your weigh-in.

@vegan4lyfe2012 Great loss !! Wow, $34 for a pizza. That's a lot. Prices have been skyrocketing all over the US. Thanks for the card, I enjoyed it::). Potato quesadillas sound yummy. Will try it.


@happysquidmuffin Your morning walk sounds so refreshing.

@FushiaKat Great loss !! Happy 1 year anniversary Sands castle room sounds fun.

@Cornanda Glad to hear that things are getting better at work.

@Jactop Wow that's an amazing step count, I'm sure the results from all that walking will show up soon.

@davidji82 Great loss !!

@GabiV125 It's only when we take a break we realize how stressed we were. Glad to know that you are enjoying your vacation.

Happy Friday Everyone

Work has been crazy with one of my colleagues leaving. I haven't logged my calorie intake but making sure to walk as much as possible. My smartwatch alerts me to walk every hour so it's been helpful, otherwise, I would be glued to my chair.

8/15 - 11,010 steps
8/16- 4,662
8/17- 9,489
8/18 -11,536
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So far I have an average of 9174 this week. Hopefully, I will be able to catch up this weekend.

This is the Blank Room I started with.


This is what I have done so far, you can see there's still lots to be done, and I'm tossing around some ideas.


There's a lot of stress involved in the contest building since I've won first place for every contest the last 4 years. It's most difficult to come up with new stuff. I'm hoping to be finished by this weekend. The new computer is very fast and pretty amazing.

Sorry for being so late with my stats.

Weigh-in day: Tuesday
CW: 173.7
CW: 173.8

Username: bgame4
Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW: 133 lbs
CW: 133 lbs

Phrase of the year: OWN IT!

@bgame4 good luck with back to school! I’m a teacher as well and in prep mode. What grade/s do you teach? Hope your new principal is good and budgets decisions help you and not hurt!

Weekly weigh-in reminders:

@deevan451
@krea4
@RaquelFit2
@bethanie0825
@leonadixon
@askewcr

Thanks!

The August, Week 4 Group Challenge is posted and ready to begin on Sunday, Aug 21st. Join me for a "Stress-Free Me"...a week of discovery, sharing, learning, relaxing and managing our stress-filled lives. Bring a friend...hope to see you there! Here's your link:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10872013/august-week-4-group-challenge-stress-free-me/p1?new=1

Jessica

Weigh In
Username: Jactop
Weigh in day:
PW: 194.4
CW: 192.2

Steps
Wed 17 - 7298
18 - 10678
19 - 14696
20 - 11662
21 - 11971