NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL
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Quick check in. I took a trip to see some relatives. Back with my daughter now. I went to the gym today to get my program back in order. I need some groceries so I can resume eating healthily.0
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Hi @trooworld. Today was a better day - thanks for checking in 😊. I ate pretty well but still snacked a bit, but am making much better choices when I do and am much more conscious of it. Finally got my walk along the river today - I just walked out 5 minutes before I was due for break hoping that if I left before anyone else no one would be able to “grab” me on the way out 😁. Then tonight had some time to kill so got back on the elliptical and did another hour. DH came in and said he was tired just watching, then he stayed and chatted to me for a while so I just kept going. Am off to bed now tired and satisfied with the day. I’m glad to hear you’re loving the new watch and Healthi app. And proud of your efforts with walking and drinking. Yay for us both 👏😊0
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Good morning! I know it's been a while since I've posted and I just wanted to come and say that I probably won't be posting for the forseeable future. My recreational computer time has greatly diminished. I hate when long time posters just up and disappear so I wanted to let you all know. I will still be seeing some of you over on F2F but for the rest of you, I so wish you the very best in all you are doing. AND...you never know, I might just pop in from time to time to make sure you are behaving!
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@trooworld I love all your pretty graphics. It looks like you are doing really good. Woohoo on all the water.
@tamevv Excellent choices and with all the exercise. All these little things will add up.
@teresaw1020 I was thinking about you the other day. I think I saw a beachbody ad. Thanks for letting us know about the changes in your life right now.
I had to force myself to the gym today but I did it. I did a reduced program but I went. I'm still physically tired from my trip. But I tracked my food despite me going over. So I'm on my way back. It's all the little things that will add up. I still need to get some groceries so I can have some healthy food in the house.
Today: 7/24 f&v: none0 -
Hi all, I am a little more than overwhelmed this week. I have not eaten well, or exercised or done anything for my self. I am trying, its too important, so I promise I am trying to put boundaries and discipline in my life. I have a newborn in the house now...he was in NICU and is now home...1 month old. so things are changing again. So my goal today is to put an exercise plan in place and boundaries in my food choices...sometimes just to tired and grab wrong food....goals goals goals.
@Tamevv I am so proud of you, you are working your plan.
@trooworld I will try to start using the picture part...LOL. I love the choices of watch faces..:). you are doing well
@theslightedgeforever glad you are back and getting yourself back on track..Family is important so glad you got to go there.
@TeresaW1020 Sorry to see you off the board, but know you are doing what is good for you and I am happy for that.
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Drafted this morning but didn’t post:
Hi Everyone. I am soooooooooooo tiiiiirrrrreeeeeddddddd. 😴
One work day left and it is an important one but I feel unprepared.
Ignoring that though, yesterday was such a lovely day. Everyone was home (Queen Memorial Day) and kids were unexpectedly inter-active. Did my extended workout in the morning, then went bike riding for 2 hours.
I got a bit caught up in the beginning of the ride with “oooh wow this is more exercise - think of how many calories I’ll burn!!!” And forgot that it was a bonus quality time with my sons. After a small tears episode and a lightbulb moment for me, we had a great couple of hours just riding and chatting. I did not burn very many calories but am soooooo glad I made the mental switch and experienced the time as we did.
Then another win- they all bought naughty lunch so I made a big salad and ate as much as I could 😁. Then I got to play minecraft with my middle child who has been having a lot of “issues” lately and it was so great to spend those hours with him today. I did have a few wistful moments that I was supposed to do a step class today and skipping it means I won’t get all 5 of my weekly goals ticked, but the trade is so worth it. He then went on to help me make dinner and we all watched a show together before bed. Gosh it was a wonderful day.
And it has been really nice coming here and sharing it with you all - a lovely way to remind myself of the positives and have an outlet to express my inner joy as well as my turmoil. Thanks so much for having me here 😊0 -
@trooworld Thats a huge loss! Well done! Staying on track definitely takes concentration and dedication - and it’s so great to see rewards for the effort. Sounds like you have a great weekend planned. Hope you have a fantastic time.
@cbabie A newborn! Congratulations to you all 😁. Things will definitely be a bit different. How did the planning today go? It might take some time to adjust to new routines and relationships - fingers crossed for you everyone settles well and quickly.
@theslightedgeforever Welcome back 👋. Tracking is a great way to ease back into it - you’re right about small things adding up - you got this 😊
@TeresaW1020. Thanks for popping in to let us know you won’t be around. Completely understand downsizing to reduce stress and commitments - prioritising is important. Hoping all goes well for you.
Today I didn’t track and didn’t drink enough water and barely made my exercise and movement goals. And I ate three sweet buns after dinner and feel awfully bloated and gross now. Gosh they were delicious though 😁. Sleep tight all.0 -
Morning all, I didn't track yesterday again, in my head I did... I will go back and at least see where I landed...really tired, but trying to figure a routine. Didn't have time to work on goals or plans...I know this will settle down and life will be a lot less stressful soon...
@tamevv so glad you had a great day and you realized time with your kids is important too....you will find the balance and they will see that in you..what a great mentoring for your kids.
@trooworld great job on the loss and being focused. Yea our weather is crazy too, had a headache every day for the last couple of days....so glad you are having fun with the watch..
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Morning all, yesterday was a tough one, but I did manage to get in a walk and a bike ride...I had to for my own sanity. LOL. I did track, it wasn't until this morning, I fell asleep while tracking last night..yep I am tired.
@trooworld I am so sorry that you are not made to feel special..I share a birthday with Jesus and my mother always made sure I got a birthday gift and not one present for both. She had a sister born on Christmas and her mother always said here is your Christmas/birthday gift and my mom didn't want mine to be that way. So I am wishing you a very happy birthday and praying a blessing over you for today! This is YOUR day and God created you specifically for this day to be yours and yours alone. You may share with MIL, but you are a special person and I am glad you were born.
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@trooworld Woohoo on your weight loss. Keep it up with the good choices. Happy Birthday. I've always read Give yourself what you wish others would give you. So for next birthday, make yourself the queen. What do you wish would happen? Make it happen. Even if you piss off your hubby and mil. You deserve a big celebration too. Make it about you. That's not being selfish. It's taking care of your mental well-being.
@tamevv What a wonderful post. You are making lifestyle habits and including balance in there which is good. We are glad you are with us. Your posts are always so positive. Just read your other post.
Thanks for keeping it real
@cbabie You'll figure it out soon. Do you try to track after every meal or snack? That's usually the easiest. Yaaay on your exercise. Just keep doing it.
I'm back to tracking. I went to the gym for 90 min today. Exercise is going pretty well generally. I'm having trouble with swollen feet. So I never know if the scale numbers are true or not. Too many swings back and forth. This too shall pass.
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TeresaW1020 wrote: »Good morning! I know it's been a while since I've posted and I just wanted to come and say that I probably won't be posting for the forseeable future. My recreational computer time has greatly diminished. I hate when long time posters just up and disappear so I wanted to let you all know. I will still be seeing some of you over on F2F but for the rest of you, I so wish you the very best in all you are doing. AND...you never know, I might just pop in from time to time to make sure you are behaving!
Oh no! You will be missed what is F2F?0 -
Hi everyone, been a bit busy this weekend and awol from my health focus - my morning exercise is the only thing that I’ve been sticking to but it has carried me through. Back on track tomorrow to finish the month strongly.
@trooworld I’m really sorry your have not felt special or valued for your birthday. For what it’s worth I am very glad to have “met” you and I have appreciated your input and support into my own life this past month - I too am glad you were born 😊0 -
@trooworld Our bike ride was sort of on the edge of the city (although it’s only Launceston so even using the word “city” is a stretch 😂). We went along the river and some bike paths that were a mix of concrete, wooden boardwalk, gravel and dirt. Had to abandon one detour because it was a bit boggy. I probably wouldn’t describe it as “relaxing” but it was definitely enjoyable and sort of…..grounding? Centering? A great reminder of priorities in my life. Funniest part was chasing a local “turbo Chook” (native hen) down the path for ages because it wasn’t smart enough to go sideways into the brush - kids thought it was just like a cartoon 😂
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@gemwolf110 How are things with you?
@trooworld Have you talked with your hubby about this? You are not being a big baby about this. You matter. You deserve to feel special. I have that problem on my anniversary. It's just another day to him. On my bday I make everyone pay attention to me. I go on strike. Don't do anything. If he wants to eat, he's taking me out. I buy my own present because he says no matter what he chooses I can't be satisfied. (he doesn't choose the right things even with a list) So I go buy it and say this is what you chose for me. Win Win. My bday is so close to Valentines day (don't get me started) that I have a friend that likes to throw a party around that day and they usually have a cake with my name on it. That works for me too. But I had to make my own day special. I'm glad you and hubby had fun at the street fair.
@tamevv that's great you have made a habit out of morning exercise. It's hard when we get busy. I'm planning a trip on Thursday for a week and I have a hard time tracking when I'm away. That will be my main focus. Your bike ride sounds fun. I haven't ridden a bike in about a decade.
Exercise was 90 min in the gym.
13/24 F&V: blueberries, lettuce, onion, tomatoes0 -
Hi, what do you put in your snack boxes thats cheap, delicious and low in points?0
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Morning all, I did not track this weekend...I am exhausted and ate what was easily ready....cookies, pizza, ice cream...oh yea great food...but today is a different day. I am trying to find the balance with a newborn and a 4 yr old. We are having veg soup in the crockpot tonight...wanted to start my week with veggies. baby steps...
@trooworld so glad you and DH did something together..sorry about your knee...mine are hurting too...what do you think it's our weather? You know you send you weather here..LOL. I am do proud of you, you are a leader not a follower...
@Tamevv So glad you keep posting...gives me hope..LOL. Glad you kept the movement even if the food wasn't the best this weekend..I call that life..
@theslightedgeforever great job on the gym...I am searching for my niche...can't get a. treadmill and I am moving on past that..I did play kick ball in the backyard Saturday with baby girl.LOL
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theslightedgeforever wrote: »@gemwolf110 How are things with you?
@trooworld Have you talked with your hubby about this? You are not being a big baby about this. You matter. You deserve to feel special. I have that problem on my anniversary. It's just another day to him. On my bday I make everyone pay attention to me. I go on strike. Don't do anything. If he wants to eat, he's taking me out. I buy my own present because he says no matter what he chooses I can't be satisfied. (he doesn't choose the right things even with a list) So I go buy it and say this is what you chose for me. Win Win. My bday is so close to Valentines day (don't get me started) that I have a friend that likes to throw a party around that day and they usually have a cake with my name on it. That works for me too. But I had to make my own day special. I'm glad you and hubby had fun at the street fair.
@tamevv that's great you have made a habit out of morning exercise. It's hard when we get busy. I'm planning a trip on Thursday for a week and I have a hard time tracking when I'm away. That will be my main focus. Your bike ride sounds fun. I haven't ridden a bike in about a decade.
Exercise was 90 min in the gym.
13/24 F&V: blueberries, lettuce, onion, tomatoes
Pretty much the same old stuff. Pups are okay. On meds now and monitoring. Got into cheaper MBA program so I’m going to go with that one. Need to save money while pursuing more education so I can get a better job. Diet is okay ish could be better, exercise need more of it. Not just for losing weight but for being less stressed as well. How are you?0 -
@sugarfreesquirrel Welcome to the group. Here's a list of snacks that might help you.
https://amamablessed.com/53-easy-0-point-weight-watchers-snacks-2022/
@trooworld A couple of things I like to do with pizza is cut one slice in half that way it feels like I'm getting 2 slices in my mind. Then also keep some salad in a bag on hand so I can add it to my plate. Otherwise I can eat easily 3 pieces of pizza. How's the knee today. Would it help if you wrapped it? I hate when I have knee flare ups. Since I've been consistent on my stretching and leg strength training, my knee is much better. Right now I'm in a good place because no hip pain, knee pain, or heel pain. It's always something usually. Thanks for the recipe. What does the chile powder do? Deepen the chocolate taste?
@cbabie Good idea on the crockpot veggie soup. I airfryed some veggies today to get them ready to eat. When I think about eating the veggies they aren't made then I'm too lazy to go fix them because I'm hungry right then. So I have them ready now. Although I did find out that when it says 4 servings on the bag, that's not true. Even before airfrying I measured and there was not 4 cups in the bag. That's great you played some kickball. Anything to burn calories.
I had a good loss this week 2.2 lbs Don't know if water weight or diligence but the scale moved downward.
Exercise=50 min in the gym Hill/spring program on the treadmill/stretching
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Another week another child saga 😢. Got a call from school today which sent me to tears so I left work for a 3km walk to get myself together. I’m a bit exhausted now and just ate some chocolate so am coming here to stop that behaviour in its tracks. Not sure what the evening holds - I’m just kind of ignoring everyone right now. Wish I could ignore dinner and take a bath.0
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Morning all, I got no exercise yesterday and my legs are telling me about it. I did eat a little better and the soup was good. I jumped on the scale this morning and I am down a smidge...let's see what it says on WI day..LOL
@theslightedgeforever you are funny with your mind games...I guess the old saying is perception is reality..LOL works for you. great job on the loss and keeping movement. Yea on no pain...I think I have it all...LOL
@Tamevv I am so sorry about your stress..I have been there so many times, I can't even begin to tell you. Since we have the newborn in the house and watching how people run at the first cry...I am trying to see all perspectives. Children can makes up happy and distraught...sometimes all at the same time..LOL. I don't know your situation, but here's what comes to mind when praying for you...don't let others SHOULD on you. You know what's best for your child, don't let others make you feel a way that is not right and if they are right, then know this is a season...not a forever. Sometimes we take the moment in time and our mind says it will always be this way...NOT. I will continue to pray over you and that you get the peace inside that you are seeking. (sorry a head of time if I have overstepped) I really just want to encourage you.
@trooworld sorry your work was stressful..I find that when a part of me is hurting, my stress is more...I am less patient and far more cranky...ask my family, LOL.. So glad you day ended better....means hopefully you got some rest. I was talking to my daughters/grand daughter this weekend and it seems we as a whole world are stress and anxiety ridden. I am looking forward to a time of laughter and joy....for more than an HOUR..LOL. I hope you get caught up and your day goes well and your knee stops. hurting...Sometimes Alieve helps me...and I know some people can't take it...my doctor always told me to take 2 on the onset of my never pain, (even though the bottle says 1) I listened to my dr..(sometimes). LOL
@gemwolf110 Good to hear from you, sounds like you are making wise choices for you...keep up the positive thoughts and so glad you popped in..
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@tamevv I'm sorry you had such a bad day. Good for you for coming on here to get some support and not go into the kitchen to eat something.
@trooworld So nice of your husband to have your food and cake ready for you. I hope you find some time for relaxation in these busy/stressful days
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@cbabie I just told someone yesterday you aren't supposed to SHOULD on someone. LOL I'm glad you had some soup and the scale moved a bit for you. I think there has always been stress and anxiety. But I think now with social media people are more aware of it 24/7.
I made good choices today and only went over my calories by 98. I ate a side salad instead of fries. 1/2 my patty melt and 1/2 my ice cream. I expected my calories to be waaaaay up.
Exercise 65 min (but I need to do my stretching so it will be another 15 or so)
13/24 F&v: plum, lettuce tomato onion0 -
Morning all, I tracked, but no exercise. I just joined beach body stream, I have to do something and current circumstances in my life doesn't allow me to go out of the house much and I have no room for equipment like I used to...so I am going to try this...maybe I won't get so bored with the routines. LOL
@trooworld Alieve is not Ibu....it's naproxen. Thats about the truth with Dr appointments...LOL. I truly hope you feel better sooner than Dr appt.
@theslightedgeforever great job on making good choices...It really is about our choices unless it's something medical. Yes you are right about now we see it in our faces every day..that's why I choose what I look at. I just don't need extra stress.
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Morning everyone, two days till holidays - I can see the light. Worked hard yesterday physically and mentally. Fell asleep on the couch before 7pm. It is good for me to be using exercise as an outlet, and when I’m alert I feel great physically, but as soon as I stop and relax that’s it, I’m out 😊
Thanks @cbabie for the kind words, those are the kinds of mantras I tell myself a lot lately. I realised during all the shenanigans last year how important it is for me to be the advocate for my son - he needs me to support him and I think (Hope?) I am doing that, but once the adrenaline fades it takes it’s toll 😔. Hope your new program is inspiring 😁.
@theslightedgeforever Thanks, unfortunately the kitchen won last night, but it wasn’t too bad and the rest of the day was good and I did lots of extra walking so hopeful tomorrows weigh in will still be positive. I have to get back into the half servings as well. That one seems to have slipped by. I don’t often share food with the others anymore, but I need to remember when I do.
@trooworld Wow your doctors sound as bad as ours - if you want to see someone specific it is weeks and a lot of them simply say they are “not taking new clients”. We moved last year and I’m dreading illness. Specialists are months in the waiting.
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@trooworld Even though I cut a piece of pizza in half today, I still ended up with 3.
Sometimes even mind games don't work. I hadn't had that type of pizza in about 30 years.
@cbabie Did you try your beachbody? Yaaay for your tracking
@Tamevv I'm glad you have exercise as an outlet. It helps with the stress
I'm leaving tomorrow to go on a trip with my daughter. Last trip for awhile....winter is comin'.....so I won't be around til I get back.
9/24 rest day-exercise
f&v: applesauce, mushrooms, onions, olives, tomatoes, green peppers
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Hey all. Again. I've been off and on MFP the past few months. Hadn't been eating properly and lost 12lbs in 2 weeks due to this but I've got my appetite back and I'm eating better now. I hit my highest weight ever again in July at 276.2. Today I am 270.8 but also have my TOM right now so it's been up and down a lot.
I got another fitbit and a new account. Does anyone have a fitbit and want to add me? username Rozeena M.1 -
Morning all, I only have a quick moment and wanted to pop in. (consistency) I ate better yesterday, I haven't had time yet to start the Beach body, goal is to start today. I was down 1 lb, so I think I am heading in the right direction again.
@trooworld Don't you love it when you don't even try and meet you step goal? LOL. glad you are feeling a little better especially with all that walking yesterday.
@Tamevv So glad you are doing better today, yes sometimes the kitchen wins, but it's only a small victory for it. LOL.
@theslightedgeforever the mind is a powerful thing..LOL.
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Hi everyone. I’m up and done my exercise. Man it was stubbornness that got me up and going this morning, but I feel good for it now. Today is the last day of month, last day of school, last day of work. I can do this!!
Had a loss this morning which means I lost every week in September and met all of my exercise goals this month too. Pretty proud of myself and rewarding this weekend with shopping for great food for EVERYONE ELSE to make up gift hampers 😂.
@theslightedgeforever Hope your trip is fantastic - enjoy!
@roz0810 Welcome back! Glad to hear your eating has settled. Hope the week finishes up well for you.
@trooworld yay for physical relief! And yay for being at home (where there is no vending and plenty of water 😉 - keep a glass in every room and the rule is whenever you exit a room you have to drink the glass (then go refill and replace it).
@cbabie Hope you get to do the workout, and yay for some positive feedback on the scales! As much as I enjoy all the other wins, that darn scale still holds sway 😊. I’ll have to check out this beach body thing everyone is doing. Yep, I consider the kitchen as a single battle, but right now I’m winning the war 👍0 -
Morning all, still trying to get to the beach body workout..I got to the first few minutes and then my middle child wanted to go on a walk with her grand baby, he was fussy...so we did and took baby girl on her ride bike....while I walked next to her. I ate better yesterday and I am weighing myself every day.. baby steps
@trooworld I love that you are not disappointed as you know the cause. LOL I know I thought I was the only person that stilled ironed. LOL
@tamevv great job on being stubborn. LOL. Sometines I think women are more stubborn than men...but I know it's not really true. Except we have that internal thing in us as moms, whether we have children or not.
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@cbabie Today is a new day. Veggie soup sounds like a wonderful, nourishing meal. Good job. I think in my case, it's overuse. I walked way too much at the street fair and plus maybe the weather? Thank you!
@gemwolf110 Thanks for joining us on F2F. I look forward to supporting you there, too. When do you start your MBA program?
@theslightedgeforever I always forget about that trick. I meant to do it with this pizza but it totally slipped my mind. The knee today is terrible. If it keeps up, I may have to go see the doctor. I don't know if it would help if I wrapped it, maybe. But I don't have anything to wrap it with here right now. I'm glad your knee is better. That's great no pain. The chile powder deepens the chocolate taste (as does the coffee) and gives a little "bite" to the cake. It's slightly spicy. Congrats on the loss! Woot woot! Great job with the exercise and veggies/fruits!
@Tamevv Aw, I'm sorry. I hope the evening got better.
Hi all. Well, yesterday was terrible. I had to work until 2:45 and work was super stressful because of how busy I was. I'm behind on a project and it's stressing me out. At 2:45, I had to go get my tire checked out and after 2 hours, they told me it needed to be replaced. But at least it was just one tire that they had to replace. I came home and my husband had made dinner and a cake for me. The cake above. The day ended much better than it started.
Water yesterday: 30 oz
My phrase for the year: "Something needs to change…so I will take no crap and eat no crap!"
I start my MBA program January 30th. I have a year from acceptance to start if I need to delay starting for whatever reason. Yes excited to join in on the challenge!
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