NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL

Okay, I am well into self sabotage mode 😒. I know it and it’s almost intentional. But I’m up and am still exercising first thing in the morning - albeit at a slower pace this last week. I don’t “want” to, but I am, so that’s good. Didn’t do step the other day but did do a long elliptical session instead. Focussing on not snacking today. After this I’m going to plan the days food and at least make an effort to be aware.

@cbabie Aw, it’s kinda nice to feel missed 😊. I’ll think of you now when I pop those emojis in - I always wonder if they are annoying or distracting, but sometimes I feel like the tone of my text can be ambiguous and they might clear it up. Glad to hear they are helpful 😊
Maybe reminiscing with your grandson might motivate you both into working together while he is there - you might be able to recapture a little moment here and there to share and rekindle the enthusiasm.

@trooworld Hello! Nice to put a face to the name. Unfortunately I can’t offer to do the same because I’m still a bit internet-phobic, but sharing on here is more than I have ever done so maybe in another decade or so I’ll feel comfortable enough to do photos 😂. Your table spread looks amazing! Come feed me and my family please 😁. You must be getting a fair few incidental steps in with all the shopping - seems like a much more fun way to do it than me bobbing here on my elliptical. Cant say I’m much of a shopper though - I find clothes too intimidating and being short and round nothing nothing ever sits right. I’ve tried to browse catalogues a few times and tried to work out what “style” I like, but I just don’t have the confidence to leave the house in anything but jeans and a top. Anyway, not sure where that came from …

@theslightedgeforever Safe travels. Hope it’s a smooth trip. I’m a very bad sleeper usually so I really love my own bed - you must be hanging out for yours!

Okay, Sun in shining, I have a stressful day at work but an hour of alone time before it starts so no excuses not to start out on the right path. Happy Tuesday all.

@cbabie I am bouncing between the same weights, too. It's really frustrating. I hope you have fun with your grandson! Thanks, yes, it was good lol. That is DH and me! Knee is a little better today, thanks.

@Tamevv What is causing the self-sabotage? Are you tracking? Is it snacks that are doing you in? I'm internet-phobic, too, but that pic looks different from me in real life so I felt okay lol. That food was really good indeed lol. Yes, lots of steps, and that's why the knee is bothering me. I have a hard time shopping, too, but focus mostly on accessories. I know they'll fit! I bet your lack of sleep is contributing to things. I hope today is a better day for you.

Hi all. My knee is a little better today. I haven't tracked since Thursday, I need to get back to that. I had a salad last night for dinner, so that's progress lol.

Water yesterday: 40 oz

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

Morning all.

I tracked yesterday. Was over my cal budget but at least I tracked. Also stayed to approved snacks. Still too many, but not so random. Cleaned my teeth early which probably helped. Also made my water goal. Not bad considering it was my day off work and that sometimes leads to sloth-ery ☺️

Today is weigh in so I got up early and worked out a full hour. I had another pleasant surprise of a small loss. Very happy to think my actions might actually be becoming “habits” that I’m doing without so much awareness. Yay for me. Hoping this snaps me out of my negative headspace.

Was a good day so far - meetings all day and catered lunch but I was very responsible. Let’s see if I can stay the course till bedtime.

@theslightedgeforever I know some things I like to look at, but even if I could fit into them I would never leave the house in them due to confidence issues. I have a nice dress I wore last time I was slimmer so am hoping I’ll get to wear it again this summer. I guess that’s my goal dress for now.

@trooworld the self-sabotage is my usual MO - I’m still working through this bout of self-analysis but think I’m seeing the upside. Long weekend here so no idea what food will be like. Need to defrost the freezer so have been eating through that all week and depends on what is left.

All for now, hope your weeks all end well.

Hi all! I’m still alive just have been busy and haven’t been logging in. Can’t believe it is already November! Going out today with my sister to go wedding dress shopping for her wedding which is 2 years away. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Missy

Hey all. It's been a month wth. I'm moving house early December and just trying to get everything sorted. Luckily I have friends who drive too so they're helping too!
Been walking a lot for exercise with my friend and her dog but when I move I'll have to find new routes or do laps in my new garden! 😁 Hope you're all well.

thank you @trooworld we are moving to a 2 bedroom bungalow! only been waiting 3 years to move but I've got the perfect place for me and hubby now finally!

Evening all,

Good day - combination step and core class this morning, then garden inspiration and 5 hours of labour. Additional bonus i didnt have opportunity to snack so am WAY under cal budget 👍. About to soak in the bath then crash into bed early.

@trooworld. Fingers crossed you don’t get worse! Let’s both track everything tomorrow 😊

@roz0810 hello! A new home is excitin 😁. All those new places to explore, and a garden big enough to walk laps in! Fantastic!

@theslightedgeforever At least you’ve been once 👍. Maybe the “old” routine could use a tune up? Great work with food success.

The slightedgeforever Yep I’m the same, if I have veggies prepared, I’m pretty good at choosing them to eat. Just have to keep on the ball with forward planning. I’m also noticing myself crave savoury/salty more than I used to - has replaced some of my snack cravings in the evening which in a nice change 😊. I’ve been toying with the idea of an air fryer for ages, but can’t seem to justify it for myself. The cheap ones seem dodgy and the expensive ones are soooooo expensive 😒

@tamevv I was lucky. My hubby got a gift certificate from work and we used that to buy the airfryer.

@trooworld Yes you are right. I would tell you that. Today's exercise was really small. 12 min walk. I'll do better tomorrow. I think I worked too hard cleaning. plus helping dh with some house maintenance. Yaay on better hydration. I hope you feel better. Being sick is no fun.

I'm under my target by about 100 calories. Met my water goal. Ate some cantaloupe and a mix of veggies. broccolli, carrots, zucchini. Off to watch some more of The Crown.

@theslightedgeforever Cleaning is exercise, too. Yeah, I feel awful still. Sounds like food was good yesterday.

@gemwolf110 Yay for fall weather! You do have this!

Hi all. Still sick here. I'm eating through my PTO. I hope to work some tomorrow. I didn't go to the webinar last night, was feeling too bad. But the webinar leader is going to fill me in today over the phone. Still not tracking.

Water yesterday: 60 oz

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