@trooworld Wow that's a lot of books this year! That salad sounds delicious, enjoy your luncheon!

@hlnnan It IS a tough week! I'm trying not to throw caution to the wind for the rest of the week but it's hard!

@happysquidmuffin Rockin those NSVs! LOL, so Shauna's going down hm? Too funny! When I was doing the step challenge when I first started this group @bethanie0825 would beat me by like 100 steps but not until after I went to bed so I was always second-place but thought I was ahead when I called it a night. Since I couldn't do steps anymore just arm flaps it wasn't fair to stay up late flapping my arms though my nephews laughed hysterically when I told them how I kept being beat and I was going to flap my arms +1 just so I'd win by 1 and drive her crazy back! You did amazing at the Christmas party, wtg!

@FushiaKat Woot woot, you're so awesome, congratulations! You earned this success, way to go!

@vegan4lyfe2012 Oh no, that weather situation is the pits! If I post mine from CA it will probably make you want to move, it's thankfully not raining over Christmas here just a little cold. My parent's neighborhood puts luminaries out when it's not raining and it's really pretty, he gets real upset when it rains and they can't so I've been hoping it's clear and so far so good.

@laurelfit57 That is a great compliment from the trainer, something to think about! I've just been layering clothes but I'll look into those, thank you for the link! Way to go on doing the afternoon class, I hope it's fun!

@Tamevv You're doing amazing! And you checking on me has made me good at remembering to do side situps, thank you!

@megnolia82 Stay safe and warm!

Hi team! I was at my neighbor's last night, she'd invited me over and I picked up a pizza for us and she made a salad then we drank wine and talked for hours, it was a nice night. I did talk to her about her being flaky and it IS because she's struggling with anxiety since her husband died, I'm glad we discussed it since if I understand why it's happening I'm less likely to be frustrated with her. Not feeling the best today but had to get my cleaning over with since Bill's coming tomorrow and I'm going to coffee with a friend in the afternoon. Finished up my Christmas cards, I just need to decide what to write in Bill's and I'm ready for Christmas. Oh and my hold on Stephen King's book came through so I'm going to go to bed early so I can read for an hour first! Have a great Thursday everyone!

MFP say's that I can only eat 49 more calories a day if I want to maintain my current weight. I was hoping it would be more like 200 I did not get any yardwork done today, with the exception of moving the bagged-up leaves into the pile to be hauled off. I will be super busy tomorrow too; I don't think there will be anytime for yardwork. I have to drive an hour each direction to take care of the paperwork for the Jeep we are selling. My friend and her husband both have Covid. They are postponing Christmas until they feel better. They live back East so we are not in contact with each other. They want to visit us next month. For my Anniversary gift my husband got me a Milwaukee heated jacket. I love it. I wear it in the house in the afternoons after lunch. I'm freezing every day after lunch for some unknown reason. A battery lasts a long time but he got me 2 extras so I can rotate them out. Today was baked potato day, I forgot and ate Taco Salad. I don't know when I will get to eat tomorrow.

@happysquidmuffin That sounds fun.

@Katmary71 Thank you! The salad was good. That sounds like a fun time with your neighbor. Have fun with Bill!

@hlnnan I get that, my husband's way of expressing love is through food. I think the way you are handling it is good.

@FushiaKat I hope you have a good Christmas. That's too bad about your friends. Good luck with the Jeep sale. That's an excellent gift your husband gave you. I love taco salad, I actually had put that on the menu next week.

Hi all. I am almost ready for Christmas, just have to get one more gift. I ordered a special edition of Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut for my husband from Folio Society in the UK and I thought it wasn't going to get here for Christmas but I just got a tracking update that it will be here tomorrow! I'm so happy, all of my gifts for him worked out perfectly. His for me, on the other hand, have been a comedy of errors: twice, Amazon has ruined the surprises, the first time, I answered the door and the box had what was inside on the outside. Then last night, Amazon came to the door with an opened package and I saw what was inside lol.

MY NO-ZERO DAY WIN FROM YESTERDAY: No snacking, stuck to the salad at the luncheon at work, didn't finish my portion of dinner. I drank a decent amount of water.

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

@hlnnan That IS tricky, I'm glad you found a way to compromise that makes you and your daughter both happy.

@FushiaKat Your anniversary jacket sounds amazing, how cool! I love taco salad and haven't had it in ages, I may copy you tomorrow!

@trooworld I'm glad all your gifts for your husband worked out! Haha your poor husband, how frustrating! I couldn't believe my Mom's came when she was here for the only time in months but at least the picture wasn't on the box like it was with my brother's air fryer. He must be so frustrated!

@Tamevv Way to go on closing your rings! Which fitness tracker has rings, is that Apple or Garmin?

Hi team! I've been worn out, think my new blood pressure medication is making me super sleepy. I'm definitely less fiesty but I also don't have any energy to work up a good mad since I keep wanting to take naps! Having high BP brings a new meaning to fiery temper especially when it's around 180/85 like it was a couple weeks ago! I should be able to stop it when I get the spinal cord stimulator but that's going real slow, I haven't even heard about the MRI yet. Bill's on his way, I went out with a friend for coffee then straightened up and am now just waiting for him to come. I had too many cookies today but am trying not to stress about it for a few days. Have a great Friday everyone! I did my morning workout but it dragged and was hard to get energetic for especially weights but got it done.

DrewsAnna
Weigh in: Thursday
PW: 155.2
CW: 157.1

Hey Y'all, I haven't been very active on here, I've been really busy. A lot of eating out and doing some baking. Christmas is Sunday and I still have so much to do. Next week I promise to be more active on here. If you don't hear from me before Christmas, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas!! I hope it's perfect however, you choose to celebrate.

Good morning!
Battened down here for the big storm. I’m also sick as a dog so there is no chance I would even attempt to leave the house today.

Stay safe and warm everyone! Is there anyone avoiding this weather today?

Friday weigh in
Cornanda
PW: 172.6
CW 172.3

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Username: Trooworld
Weigh-in day: Friday
PW: 225.4
CW: 227.2

LTD: 20.8

Username: ftofit
Weigh-in day: Friday
PW: 160.8
CW: 165.2

Gained 4.4lb this weeks.totally expected.it's been too cold and i want to stay in my quilt all the time.i m eating a lot of snacks and can't stop myself.only 8 days are remaining in this year.let's hope i will break this bad habit till next year.i dont have any problem in lunch or dinner.the only problem comes with tea time snacks.i drink tea 5 times a day and with each time i eat snacks.mostly they are deep fried spicy snacks.once i start eating them i found them so tasty that i just cant stop.any suggestion guys?