Welcome, @welsh_cariad
I too was faced with the task of losing 100+ pounds.
One week at a time, one day at a time, one minute at a time.
Be here often..it makes a huge difference! I always do better when I'm dialed in here.

We are on a plane! Our credit card gives us free internet, so I'm checking in from the skies. Off to spend Thanksgiving with Brad's mom in Ontario so she's not alone.

Luckily we got lots of steps at the airport so I think hitting 10,000 again today will be on the mark. I had to work until 1 p.m. or so and then we got rushed to the airport and it's just nice to be relaxed and in transit.

@planemonkey - you are so lucky to have the Gatineau Hills in your backyard. Every season they're so beautiful, but especially as the leaves turn colour in the fall. Neat about the library lending program - @jugar has me thinking about giving snowshoeing a try, too. I have always been a loner runner, but the *one time* that I did a Running Room run with a group, I face planted on a dock because giant nail spikes had lifted. Of course I was the one to be taken down by them. It was so embarrassing. Not surprising that was the beginning and end to my group run career. Lol.

@conleywoods - thanks for the note. I feel you on the healing powers of a PT - so happy that you're getting relief! Also, deepest respect to you for teaching little ones - such a tough, but rewarding, job!

@DD265 - like in the UK, here in Canada we are notorious about our weather "small talk". It's so hilarious. Winter gives us a lot of conversation starters. Also, thanks for the tips re: mentions!

@CupcakeCrusoe - thanks for the note and relating to the consistency piece. Love the advice to take it a day at a time... or even an hour at a time, some days. "Noise", as you say, has definitely unnecessarily derailed me over the years.

My first weigh-in day is tomorrow - fingers crossed. I've had a pretty good week overall (which I largely credit to becoming a part of this team!), and I managed to complete the first two days of the C25K program which has me really excited for the days/weeks ahead. I almost had a "pistachio incident" today - bought some shelled pistachios as a healthy treat in moderation, but man, portion control with them is tough. Definitely my biggest test of this week, food-wise, but I managed to calmly walk away from the bag of (delicious) pistachios.

TGIF WAs!

I'm late to the party but I'm here. I'm Sylvia,53, in Massachusetts. My weight's fluctuated throughout the decades, never remaining at a low for long. I did great with MFP and Waistaways support in 2020, lost 50 lbs and thought that would be it, the new me, forever, but no, up 25 or so lbs, it's a lifelong battle, I've learned I can't let up and must always be aware. There were major stressors in the last year but things have let up a bit...I must say 'no' to the wine and sweets...or I should just say 'no' to the 'stress grab', because I can binge on just about anything -bread with butter and jelly for example. But I am more in charge of what is in the cupboard these days and currently there's no open wine, chocolate, peanut butter, etc.
My goals for October, follow @KellyBgetsfit 's September example and be all in the green for October.
@jugar I would like to switch my weigh in day back to Thursdays please.

CW: 177.8
A great book for @DD265, @micki48, @Rachelw124 is called, "Go the *kitten* to sleep". There's a fun rendition by Samuel Jackson on YouTube I highly recommend. Of course, the book is for comic relief of the adults but it's good for stress release, which is half the battle!
It seems I just barely introduced myself in September and poof! here we are again. I'm Evelyn, mother of 2 adult daughters living in Vermont with my 3rd spouse, 3 cats, and younger daughter. I work part time as an Aquatic Aide in the Physical Therapy outpatient department at the hospital 1 mile away from my house. I like it a lot and will tell you more as soon as I can. I'll also post a photo if I can figure it out. I should say, "when". unless that's too much of a promise?
I'm off to see my primary care provider to check on my pesky ear (could actually be an infection that hasn't made itself known with normal brouhaha of pain). I'm sure they'll double check the bronchitis, too and verify that it's not, in fact Covid. I'll keep you posted!

CW 232.4

I can't remember my last weight but I think this is a gain. I'm really wore out lately. Just hitting some busy times especially with the kids. I haven't tracked or worked out in 2 days. I am very sore from PT. Like up at night sore. I have strict orders for no anti inflammatory meds. My hip hasn't hurt since I walked out of the PTs office on Tuesday but my back is really sore. He definitely located the issue. Doctor looked at my spinal x rays and they all look great. Just waiting for the hip x rays to come through. I'm doing my exercises 2 x a day but need to get up to 3 x soon.

CW 192

The pendulum has swung back the wrong way, but I'm not surprised because I've had a bad head cold and I've been self medicating with cookies and warm raisin bread along with cold medicine. Not wise. I also skipped out on Hockey this week because I wasn't up to it so I didn't get my extra sweat on!

My plan for Thanksgiving this weekend is I don't have to overeat the one large meal to feel I'm celebrating, I can eat a small sampling of each food item and there will be lots of leftovers to enjoy on subsequent meals. that way I won't feel deprived, and I can actually extend the celebration over the week following with lots of pre-portioned mini meals that I plan to create with the leftovers.

@jane_76 I know I'm one of the luckiest people on the planet because this is my backyard view:


looking forward to watching some baseball this weekend and trying to get some movement in once this head cold clears out.

Hi everyone,

I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm Kellie, 30s, married, working as a process engineer and trying to finish my master's. I struggle regularly with depression, which makes it sometimes hard to do normal tasks like showering, so trying to eat healthy and exercise when I have no energy is tough. With the shorter days and extreme busy-ness at work my energy stores are depleted. So this week has not been good for making healthy choices. My husband has also been super frustrated at work so his mood and my mood are feeding off of each other.

As for weight loss, I've lost and gained weight probably like 5 times in my adult life. My absolute highest was 227.8 lbs in 2017. I got down to 168 before my wedding in 2018. And have been trying to get back down from 210 lbs in 2019. Although I did get down to 173 in 2021 so I'm wondering if I should adjust my start date and weight to reflect this most recent cycle 😅.

Anyways sorry for rambling! I'm hoping this time will be different

checking in! TGIF, my friends. thanks to all for the job search encouragement. it's a bummer but I am working with 2 3rd party recruiters already and they seem motivated and connected with a lot of potential opportunities. one even told me to be picky and take my time, which is exactly what I need to do.

I am hopeful that I will hear back from a potential therapist next week which is a really big step for me.

Some of you may recall that I was working towards a Nov 5 wedding and hoping to be in a lower weight range. Obviously, that did not happen but I just placed an order for some new cocktail dresses (a try-before-you-buy purchase, which is great) and hope that I like one of them. I am not the size I want to be but just gotta face the music for this event and maybe some of the photos will be new motivation to get the scale going.

@DD265 I may also purchase that book about BED, it sounds interesting and I'm sure a lot of it would resonate with me.

Winding down the workweek and trying to motivate for a workout this afternoon with weights. happy Friday, team. and happy Thanksgiving to all our Canadien members!

Good evening everyone!

I almost forgot to weigh in 🤫
welsh_cariad
Friday
PW 230lbs
CW 226.7 lbs

Woop! Woop! 🎉

Have a lovely weekend everyone 😃

PW: 167.4
CW: 166.4

STEPS:
SUN: 15887
MON: 10969
TUES: 10104
WEDS: 12297
THURS: 16918
FRI: 13198