@AmbersWay- how low does your blood sugar get? I have that issue but have never tested. It's not a good feeling when it gets low. I try to eat a lot of protein and I find I have less problems that way. Now if it dips, it's when I've eaten something carby without much protein, or gone too long between meals. I take snacks with me everywhere so this doesn't happen. When it's down, yes you need to bring it up quickly, but to keep it staying up, you need protein. @Katmary71 's idea of a turkey sandwich is great. I think milk could work too. And I found this:
The 15-15 Rule
For low blood sugar between 55-69 mg/dL, raise it by following the 15-15 rule: have 15 grams of carbs and check your blood sugar after 15 minutes. If it’s still below your target range, have another serving. Repeat these steps until it’s in your target range. Once it’s in range, eat a nutritious meal or snack to ensure it doesn’t get too low again.

Definitely want to eat whatever and quickly when mine dips!

Lisa

Last night I did 30 minutes of Leslie Sansone walking. I know that doesn't sound like much, but I have not pushed myself to work out for so long. I accidentally picked a workout with boosted walking, which is basically jogging, and I felt uncomfortable but not enough to stop. It will get easier!

@trooworld - I love the workouts your doing!! I am trying to be patient and ride out the harassing. I know from the life we had together that he gets that way when he’s on a binder, I do also know I shouldn’t be tolerant of it anymore. I’m quite pleased with my patience and ability to let things go and just move on. I’m hoping it’s near the end of dealing with him but if not I will put an end to it soon. I just looked at those dates two days ago, now I wish I would have grabbed them. Those almonds look amazing, I’m currently eating my favorite, blue diamond blueberry oven roasted….so good but not the healthiest! I found out my brother loves trail mix but doesn’t like a very wide mix of nuts 😂 he approves of almonds so I’ll be looking for these!

@vegan4lyfe2012 - great idea with the tea in oatmeal!!! I’m definitely trying that soon! Sorry I missed your birthday and no grays???!? Wow! I’ve gone all blonde bc of how many I have! 😆

@megnolia82 - I’m so glad you found out what was going on and was able to start treating it.

@Becoming_A_Butterfly - I’m sorry you had another rough week last week. Love the inspirational pic! 😍 Great job getting those workouts done!!! Hope you enjoy it more next time.

@19shmoo69 - I know several people that have been told they have a vitamin D deficiency and that is why they are tired all the time. Maybe you could try adding that in or getting outside a bit more.

@hlnnan - making the leaderboards is always a great payoff!! It’s okay to have some off weeks just get back to it as soon as you can.

@tammymccrady6278 - I felt the same way when I was married to someone who could eat whatever whenever. It’s hard! I have also started over again and again. I think you have the mindset to be better for yourself! You’ve got this!

@Katmary71 - ugh that rain…I’ve been thinking about y’all out there dealing with that and to know it’s wreaking havoc on your health is the pits. Hugs! That soup sounds good! I’ve been enjoying your rainbow challenge update and I’m trying to do that for the fam in my days to cook! I’m glad you got some rest! Poor repairman lol! Hope the trip to Sac was better!

@Cornanda - great mindset, little by little changes is the best way to go so I think your right where you need to be!

@lrjogger1 - I’m glad you had a good vacation, great job exercising and maintaining No Zero Days!! I can’t imagine juggling school, walk breaks sounds like a great plan of action.

@happysquidmuffin - That challenge sounds so fun! What a great way to motivate each other!

@FushiaKat - now I’m craving cake! That sounds so delicious! I hope you enjoy your garden time!

@DrewsAnna - I’m still working on earlier days too, I feel so much better and get so much done but I love my sleep! Yay for you stopping smoking years ago. Hope the screening is good. I’m glad you had a great physical day. I love the days I accomplish a lot, makes me feel so great!

@AmbersWay - I’m going to have to try the tuna salad with cucumbers, I like it with apples so that sounds good too!

@GabiV125 - I love making lists!!! Great job actually checking some things off!

Thank you all for the congratulations! I actually was not sad at all. It was beyond time to leave and make a change. Best part was I new I had some black slacks but didn’t realize they were size 8s, I was shocked they fit!! I’m really excited for my future now and before I used to just sit and worry what it might be like.

Athena’s body was found 2 days ago about 20 miles away on the couples old residence land. The woman fessed up that her husband beat her to death. The most heartbreaking part…..it happened on Christmas Day! We are all forever shaken by this. He buried her where they used to live and then they proved themselves to be even more horrid when they spent the next few days getting their hair and her nails done and dressing up to attend a company Christmas party. We all believe the story about leaving him for another guy was made up and she is probably more at fault than she admitted to. They did leave the 5 year old sister alone in that house for at least the weekend if not longer but from the sounds of it, compared to all the other disgusting things they did to these kids, leaving her home alone was probably one of the nicest things they had ever done for her. I’m so glad she is safe now. The entire truth will come out eventually but at least Athena has finally been found. I won’t update on this tragedy anymore unless you just want to know.

We didn’t make a meal plan this week but we are all still doing great coming up with Healthy whole food meals. I just got my broken tooth fixed and have made it to the gym with my daughter the past two night after midnight. My mom took me to eat seafood and have a drink to celebrate my freedom. My ex-husband (that’s the first time I’ve said that 😂)has been leaving me alone but it’s only been two days so we shall see if it continues. Yesterday I cleaned at my aunts and also helped my brother reorganize his kitchen cabinets. Tonight I plan on working out with the nieces again if it isn’t too cold for them.

@Becoming_A_Butterfly Not a stupid question at all and thank you, @shaunarlr83 for a perfect answer! 30 mins of Leslie is AWESOME! 30 mins is what the CDC and the American Heart Association recommend, so you are kicking booty, and YES it will get easier, hang in there! https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-adults or https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/adults/index.htm

@shaunarlr83 Thank you! I'm sorry you have to deal with that. I'm glad you know what is going on. Oh girl, those dates are really good and such a good thing for a sweet tooth! I've never had the blue diamond blueberry but I think I need to lol. WOO HOO about the size 8 pants, nice NSV! I'm so sorry to hear about little Athena, how tragic. Some people are pure evil. I just don't understand.

@FushiaKat Sounds like that yardwork is quite the workout! I'm glad you've got a reason to get out of jury duty, that's no fun to go to.

MY NO-ZERO DAY WIN FROM YESTERDAY: I resisted the carrot cake in the break room.

My phrase for the year: "Every choice is another chance to change my health for the better."

@19shmoo69 HAHAHAHA!!!! I have a lot of recipes, but no, I don't have one for this one.

Hi everyone! Today has been a challenge. I really struggled cuz I wanted to munch all darn day. And not on good stuff but I managed no only end up having 2 cookies and I stayed within my calorie intake. So a big yah goo that the day is almost done and I will go to bed one step closer to being healthy. Now I know how an addict feels I think. Food has always been my go to. Didn’t matter if it was comfort, stress , happy. Anything sent me to the cupboard. Today I managed to stay away for the most part. I sure hope it gets easier.
I have gotten all my step goals in as well as my water Sure Hope tomorrow is easier lol.

Username: ftofit
Weigh-in day: Friday
PW: 164.1
CW: 163.1

DrewsAnna
Weigh in: Thursday
PW: 156.6
CW: 156.3

@Becoming_A_Butterfly 30 min is so right on!! Do what you can do and yes, in time it will get easier. Leslie Sansone is my absolute fave.

@Katmary71 savory oats? I'll definitely be looking into that! I didn't think I would like the overnight oats either but, I found this recipe that I like from when I tried GOLO and its really good. I'll be making them a lot when it gets hot...... I'll share the recipe I have 🙂

@tammymccrady6278 I struggle every evening with wanting to eat anything and everything. This year my kids talked me into making Christmas cookies and I decided it was ok to have some for the holidays. I have started getting back into crochet. Also, a nice hot cup of tea. I found it helpful to keep my hands busy. I'm finally just getting myself back on track. Next year, my kids have to make their own cookies. 😂😂

Hey y'all,

I'm really disappointed that I only lost 0.3 lbs. I have been working and struggling and I really expected to see more of a loss. However, it is a brand new week and next week will be better. With that being said, I was out running errands and wound up having a cheeseburger, lumpia and a soda. I went to long without eating so I was starving. Tomorrow, I'll be sure to drink all my water to wash it all out.

Tomorrow is supposed to be upper 40's and dry so I'm thinking about taking my best buddy for a "pawdicure" 😂😂😂 if we walk it will be a 1 1/2-2 mile walk round trip with a lot of hills and Chipper really needs his nails trimmed. Lol, pawdicure, I wish I would have thought about that when I posted in my newsfeed.

Y'all have a good night/day 🙂🙂

Username: Trooworld
Weigh in day: Friday
PW: 226.8
CW: 228.2

LTD: 19.8

@FushiaKat - I’m glad the yardwork is well underway. I’m excited to help my mom get hers back to where it was a few years ago….she started to transform her back yard into a secret garden. I’ve never been called for jury duty and I’m mad about it lol.

@Becoming_A_Butterfly and @trooworld - my mom has been having trouble breathing since before her last knee replacement and she says it hit worse when she was really sick, she has been taking it easy all this time thinking her appointment with the pulmonologist would should something wrong that needed to be treated. In the back of my head I wondered if she just needed to start pushing herself a bit more. Yesterday he confirmed it and told her she just needs to start walking more to build her lung strength back up after so many months of barely getting around. He told her to start with 5 minutes and work her way up to 30 minutes everyday.

@tammymccrady6278 - if you stay consistent it will most definitely get easier to resist. You’re doing great!

@megnolia82 - I hope you make it through the last few treatments days okay! Sending more hugs!

@DrewsAnna - Progress is progress no matter how little, I hope Chipper enjoys his pawdicure 😂 I haven’t heard it called that yet! Happy walking!!!

@trooworld - that’s pretty awesome! I love little tokens or awards for achievements, that’s what keeps me addicted to my watch 😂

Yesterday morning while I was getting dressed I accidentally started a workout, I logged a strength training workout with out knowing it so after my dental visit and went for a walk without logging it trying to even things out a bit. I didn’t get to exercise with the nieces because I was busy making dinner and it got dark too fast, I did talk my brother into walking at the park but it was so cold I gave up after 1.3 miles even though he was wanting to do 3. I made meatball zucchini boats and stuffed baby bello mushrooms with some chayote squash in the air fryer!!! Mmmmmm I’m glad there was some zucchini leftovers for lunch today.

Today I’ll be running errands with my kids and then who knows what my evening will be but I’m in a crafty mood! Tomorrow I’m watching the girls while my mom attends a funeral and I wanted to take them on a hike but rain is moving in.

@megnolia82 Oh no that stinks about Gatorade and how strict of a diet you have to do right now. I hope after the treatment ends you can get back to eating healthier food and get some energy in you!

@DrewsAnna https://www.eatthis.com/savory-dinner-oats/ Here's some interesting savory oat ideas, it's funny because I'd love all those with a different grain but have some psychological block to thinking of oatmeal as sweet so it sounds weird. If you'll try it I will! The one with veggies and sausages sounds pretty good. I had to Google the GOLO diet, you came up with one I've never heard of! I'm curious to hear your overnight oats idea. When I was diagnosed with diabetes I thought I'd been eating healthy because I pretty much had huge bowls of oatmeal 2xs a day but with dried cranberries, brown sugar, and maple syrup. I like your attitude about next week, I think it will be a great week too! Hope Chipper enjoys his pawdicure!

@Cornanda Oh no, I hope your body stops this, I know that's super frustrating! Hopefully next week will be one awesome weigh-in!

@trooworld That recipe looks real good! I like how she writes, I'll check out more of her recipes too (it's in my recipe folder with all the other ones you've given me now!). I don't have miso paste, of course that was on my Trader Joe's list and I forgot to check that against my grocery list when I went yesterday, shoot! I'll have to get some of those ingredients. I was reading Riley Sager The House Across The Lake, it was pretty good but I wouldn't buy a physical copy or reread. I had trouble downloading books from the library last night and am reading one about why we like cats now, I'll find a novel to start before bed tonight most likely. Way to go on the workout! Very cool about the badge and on a good night when you pushed yourself.

@shaunarlr83 Hey what does the “rlr” stand for? I figure you were born in 83 right? Hey 1.3 miles is still better than nothing and your dinner sounds awesome! You'll have to let us know what you make tonight! Have fun with the girls tomorrow whatever you decide to do.

Hi gang! I got to spend a few hours planting seeds at the greenhouse so I'm happy about that, I found out when I got home my approval for being a volunteer went through so we can go during school hours now but will have to check in which isn't a big deal, hopefully the office is not too far from the greenhouse. Another tough sleep night but I'm hanging in there. Had a good funky Friday workout and ate well for the rainbow challenge. I'm frustrated with my boyfriend so I snapped at him and turned my phone off, he's supposed to come in the morning so I'll have to deal with it after I write you all (should I recite a poem from 5th grade for awhile?). I was going to share a greenhouse pic but my phone's off, lol. I'm going to a southern BBQ restaurant tomorrow followed by cake and ice cream for my brother's birthday and Bill will be here through Monday so I probably won't be around much this weekend. Hope you all have a great one!

No Zero Days
did chair cardio, leg strengthening, and stretching
ate very healthy and under calories

Friday Weigh In

PW : 74.9
CW : 74.9

Holding steady 😊

@trooworld - Hooray for your workout and badge. I swear at some point you said you had 5000 recipes and now you said you have 7500 ish?! I thought I saved a lot of recipes! And you can always find the right one to share- impressive! How do you do that?

@shaunarlr83 - You are always making yummy food. Did you craft anything?

@megnolia82 - Hi! Hope you are feeling a little better. Or a lot better!

@Katmary71 - I'm sending you {{Good sleep}} vibes. I hope that you and Bill work things out so you can have a fun weekend together. I'm glad the farm is getting going again- you seem to really love it.

@micaroo4 @Tamevv - You are really good at keeping that weight steady.

I've started tracking again this week, but haven't been consistent. I've identified some problems and am starting to work through them. I'm also monitoring and working on mindset. I'm not getting down and I will get there. I am a bit frustrated that my weight keeps going up. I think I'm doing enough to maintain at least for goodness sake! However, it's likely that more monitoring is needed to identify what is going on. It's easy to think you aren't making mistakes when you actually are. Not expecting much for next week's weigh in since an Italian dinner night out (work birthdays) has been scheduled for the eve before. However, I will celebrate that mornings weigh in so as not to use that as an excuse all week.

Not too much going on this weekend- Hubs wants to watch all the football games, so I will see what I can tackle off my list while he's occupied with that.

Lisa