19shmoo69
Sunday
P. W. 275
C. W. 277

@tammymccrady6278 @digger61 @megnolia82 Congrats on your losses! WTG!

@shaunarlr83 That's cool that we are close to each other's weight. I think strength training is really helping me, too. The things we see when we don't stop looking, what a beautiful area, you really make me want to get out there and hike! That's cool that your whole family seems like they are getting into health/fitness now, even your nieces! I don't know if that is too much or not? That's great you started your crafting projects, I hope you will share them when you are done! Your no zero wins: you are amazing! I can't believe you went to the gym at 1:30am! Get it, girl!

@AmbersWay Happy 1-month anniversary! You are doing fantastic. You SHOULD be proud! I love my little pirate pug, she's the sweetest thing. I hope you get your hamsters, you sound like the perfect hamster parent! They would be spoiled! Thank you! Congrats on the loss! I have a Renpho scale, too, I love it!

@Katmary71 Okay, good to know. I'll think about it. Thanks! And thanks about the panic attack. I don't get anxiety attacks very often, but they can be pretty debilitating when I do. Yes, I was laughing at my lack of coordination lol. Great job with your no zeros!

@sleepygirl79 Welcome to the team!!! I'm glad you joined.

@19shmoo69 Good morning! Your intro is short but sweet and caffeinated! LOL

@OliviaGarciaSmith Good morning and welcome to the team!!! I hope you have an amazing day.

Hi all. Well, yesterday is a blur. I was so busy running around. Then, remember how I was supposed to do that fun disco workout via Zoom with my best friend? Well, she wasn't feeling well so we rescheduled until next weekend. I SHOULD have worked out but I didn't, in fact, last night, DH and I went for a cheeseburger and a beer and split some fries. But that's okay because up until that point, I had only eaten something like 400 cals for the day so I needed those calories. Today, I am going to work out and then go for a walk later with my DH if it doesn't rain.

MY NO-ZERO DAY WIN FROM YESTERDAY: I drank 67.6 oz water (not my usual of late but better than it was a few weeks ago!), stopped eating dinner when I was beginning to get full, and tracked everything.

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

Username: laurelfit57
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 149.6
CW: 148.4
Goal Wieght 135-140

PW: 175
CW: 177.2

Hello everyone and thank you for the warm welcome.

I am here because over the last yr. I have had many struggles that derailed me and I completely went on a self sabotage of all my hard work. I am looking for a place to help put me back on track, help motivate me and hold me accountable for what I do.

I am looking forward to getting to know everyone and making friends with each of you.

@Cornanda – What a great name! Gus is perfect! And boy oh boy have I ever! I have made almost 20 cards already! Get back on your wagon!
@shaunarlr83 – I’m not sure the crafting knowledge would come back – we’re talking 35 years ago! Ha! I love all your new February goals and I can feel your excitement! Thank you! I’m so glad you are such a great role model for your nieces. I know you were apprehensive when they first came to live with you, but I think it’s definitely the best thing for them right now. And what a beautiful view during your exploring!
@Brigit42 – I’m so glad you’re back! Wish I could take my rabbit on shopping trips. Poor thing would be traumatized, tho!
@trooworld – I’m thinking you may be on to something. To go from such a sedentary life to 30 minutes each day may be a little much for me. Sounds terrible in my mind, though, because anything less that that seems unimportant in my mind. I will update it to 15 minutes. Maybe when the snow and ice is gone, then I’ll want to get out more. How awesome that you hit the lowest weight in this journey! So exciting!
@micaroo4 – Awesome job balancing your job hours with the work!
@AmbersWay – Awesome job on your January weight loss! That is incredible!
@Katmary71 – I think your response to @sleepygirl79 was meant for me tee hee hee I’ll check on bread recipes for the almond pulp. That sounds super yummy! So far, the only thing I’ve found has been to throw it into a smoothie. And for the hydroponic thing, I bought the seeds yesterday and decided to go with Grand Rapids Lettuce (because Grand Rapids is “local” to me), basil and spinach. I don’t think I’d be able to keep up with using chives.
@sleepygirl79 – Those darn children always mess with our bodies! But seriously, glad you’re here with us!
@19shmoo69 – Hahahaha! Loose leaf coffee! I love your sense of humor! Good morning and enjoy your caffeine!

I’m Gabi, 51yo, married, 2 kids, desk job, in the un-snowed Northern Virginia, with this group for 2y and love it. I came here before turning 50 with big plans and now I just turned 51 and am in the same place. Actually the scale is but my actions aren’t, and I learned a lot about weigh loss, habit changing and myself.
My one and only plan for 2023 is every month to weight less than the one before until reaching goal. No numbers associated with this, because I tend to sabotage myself and this loose/open minded approach might just work.
One month done and it worked.
Good luck one and all and welcome to all new friends!

@Becoming_A_Butterfly - Congratulations on your weight loss for the month of January!

@shaunarlr83 - Congratulations on your weight loss for January week #4!

Congrats to everyone on the leaderboard!
@minstrelofsarcasm – Just want to make sure your graph shows that I was in the green for the month of January (not showing on the results).
Felt motivated by the icy cold weather to make soup for lunch…Whipple beans, carrot, celery, onion, garlic, dried chipotle pepper (whole pepper!), and spices. So yummy!


I made Blender Sauce (friend on MFP shared her recipe) and served it on zoodles with nooch sprinkled on top. Delicious! Throw in a blender, then heat on the stove:
Blender Sauce
1.5 cups beans (used Whipple beans)
1 can fire roasted tomatoes, undrained
1 celery stalk
1/2 small onion
1 clove garlic
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper
Makes 3 cups
92 calories per 1/2 cup serving


I also cooked a batch of bulgur for my weekly grain. Cooked it in the rice cooker and added vegan beef broth. Looking forward to using it in place of rice this week Ending the day on a positive note!

No Zero Days logging:
1. Cook bean/grain:
2. Weigh all food:
3. Log all food:
4. 15 minutes activity:
5. Stop eating when pleasantly full:
2023 Mantra: NO WISHES!

Hi everyone! I posted my weigh in this morning in he january thread, so just to be sure, here it is:


Megnolia82
Feb week 1 weigh in, Sunday
SW: 228
PW: 217.8
CW: 216

Slow and steady