Daily check in for support and accountability
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Hey all!
I had a hugely busy weekend. Unfortunately, that meant I ended up bending my food boundaries all over the place. I won't say break, because I actually stayed somewhat true to what I wanted. I just went over at the very end of the evenings or past my cut off times. Nothing that will completely end all progress and not a full day of eating whatever I wanted. Just enough past everything to feel like a prick at my conscience. Actually, enough of a prick on my conscience that I didn't log into the community groups at all this weekend. Like hiding from accountability is going to alter what I ate. Anyway, just another day to pick myself up and start again.
Speaking of my 3 events in 2 days over the weekend.... I am hosting my neighborhood book club for movie night tonight. We read The Bone Collector earlier this month and so we will watch the movie tonight. I'm making a potato bar, a skeleton shaped veggie tray, popcorn, and Scooby snacks (since they look like bones). I'm eating light until tonight so I can account for enough calories. As I don't know what others will be bringing to share. Also, this is how I ended up bending my boundaries. Food at every event and too many in a row. I'm great with planning for one or two things days apart. It was having everything back to back.
@harringtona1 I have often considered throwing the scale away. Sometimes it just annoys me. It’s usually during that time I decide to measure or judge my progress some other way. I don't want to let myself get fixed on the scale when I know that almost anything can affect that number.
@amyflanagan7758 Welcome!!!
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Official Day 1 (I don't count yesterday since I logged in but didn't really log. Anything I added yesterday was to see if it was in MFP's system): Great first day. 14,700 steps, good amount of calories, I went to the local gym and walked 2 miles total on the indoor walking track. "Practice" weigh-in will be tomorrow. My logic is if I weigh myself two times a week instead of one, I won't be putting so much pressure on myself to have lost weight each Saturday. So, we'll see how it goes.
@pamperedlinny Thank you! I read your post and it's great you're not letting a moderate(?) hiccup during this past weekend get you down. I need to have that attitude more often.1 -
Didn't get to my 10k steps today. I didn't do PT either. I did not finish my work, get out of bed on time, wear sunscreen, or wash my hair. Oh yeah I totally went over on calories by about 150 I think; and the bread was not worth it. Anywho, I did my 3 minute Spanish lesson on Duolingo.
Victory!!!!
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Good morning all!
Last night I hosted The Bone Collector movie night for my smaller book club. We read the book as part of a "Read A Book That Inspired A Movie" challenge. We decided that if the book was made into a movie, we needed to watch the movie.... and I'm a sucker for anything with a theme. Isn't this table great?!? Sorry, but it was just too fun not to share.
I also got my most recent blog recipe up this morning. It was scheduled to post yesterday so this morning it already went live. I had made a big pan on Spanish Rice for my husband's office party and decided to bump up when I dropped it on the blog because his co-workers asked about the recipe. I decided to share it with everyone instead of just his office.
If anyone needs a Spanish Rice recipe this one is mine. https://www.healthyeatingwithlinda.com/post/spanish-rice-for-a-crowd
Tonight is going to be Zumba class while my daughter is at volleyball, quick locker room showers, and then we'll both be at the tea shop for trivia night. I'm so bad at trivia and so thankful for people on my team that know all the things. It is still so much fun and every once in a while I'll actually know an answer that others don't. It's usually about one question out of the entire night though. I'm useless as a teammate.
@AEF7758 I love that you gave yourself a trial day to see how it goes. Also, it is pretty easy to add foods if it isn’t in the database. I have added many, and edited many incorrect ones, over the years. I tend to read the labels pretty closely and if the entries in the system are wrong or it doesn’t exist I’ll correct that. I always assume I’m not the only person eating things I buy at the grocery store and we can all help each other by entering things correctly.
@harringtona1 You still had a victory in your day! Sometimes we all have a day like that. Honestly, I could use a mental and physical break from everything for a day or two.
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I am still here, sort of. I am going to go for a walk a little later as it is starting to feel like spring. Not super warm, but I prefer to be a little cold when I am walking. I had my small family for an early Easter dinner on Sunday. Some leftovers to eat up, so that never bodes well! I am going to weigh-in on Wednesday and start fresh, yet again! As long as you never quit, there is still a chance for success!
Thank you to everyone who reached out...I really appreciate it! Hopefully, someday soon, I will be of a mindset to return the favour!1 -
@Haswlrs- So true- as long as we don't quit we are still in the game. I'm trying to remember that it's not about perfection but trying to make better choices most of the time. Keep on keeping on.
@Pampered- It looks fun- and love the bone table.
Wednesday is my weigh in day. I didn't have any loss to speak of last week so this will be 2 weeks and I'm hoping to see some movement on the scale. I have tightened up some- being careful to weigh calorie dense things like nuts etc. but whatever I do has to be sustainable so I decided not to decrease my daily calories. Hopefully there will be a loss this week, but I have to keep going even if there is not.2 -
Room for another!?
W 173lb
GW 140lb xxx1 -
We're growing, but in a good way lol! More nice people looking for community. I think that's amazing. When I get in my plan-and-attack mode, I usually isolate and over focus. I'm trying this new slow and steady and sustainable and over share
Today, I took the training wheels off the cheat day and went all over town seeing people and eating. Non, je ne regrette rien. I would've followed Edith Piaf (speaking of rice @pamperedlinny !) around the world if I'd lived in her time. But this post has descended into the ramblings of a woman who just took her Ambien.
I've really just been checking in daily to see if @HASWLRS got back on to share her journal progress. Happy to see you! Just do one thing better. That's the secret, I hear.
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Good morning all!
Yesterday our team came in second at trivia. Not too shabby, especially since some answers were definitely guesses on our part. The last bonus question was finally where I got to shine... match the dog to the Disney movie. 🐕 I stayed within all my calorie boundaries and only had a small protein shake after 8pm because I felt like I was still legit hungry when I got home from Zumba then trivia. Better to have a small shake at home (just protein powder and almond milk) than to eat cake at the shop and still be hungry.
My parents are coming to visit for a few days after Easter. I love my parents. I also don't live exactly as they would so it usually causes plenty of drama when they visit. They are also bringing their dog and not staying in a hotel. So.... I'm going to need to clear space, clean to a level I don't normally worry about, lecture my daughter about not bringing up magic with them, and find a YouTube workout that uses Christian music or no lyrics or something. Since my first go-to is often Zumba that will be a bit more difficult. I love church and the Lord but I don't specifically look for workouts that play only those songs. If you have suggestions I'm all ears.
@HASWLRS I hope your walk yesterday was great!
@kezmo30 Welcome!!!!
@harringtona1 It’s funny you would have followed her all over. I hope you enjoyed your day though! It sounds great. I love days when I go all over and see everyone. Of course, the following day I usually want some quiet to balance it out..... after the events for days I've had lately that is actually my plan tonight. Stay home and see no one unless they live here.0 -
Last Wednesday (I think?): 206
Today: 211
How's that for a rabbit hole?!!
Can't go back....can only go forward. Starting today.1 -
@harringtona1 Love the French, Anne! Took it all through high school and even some in University, thinking I would minor in it, but I did not have the ear for it.1
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Good morning!!!
Yesterday I got a call that a friend was going through something so my calories were higher than planned with wine and snacks. However, it isn't too bad. About 2,000 for the day. It could have been a lot worse and being there for a friend is way more important that an over calorie day.
Today I'm hoping to get to my Zumba class. I'm also so tired though so we'll see how it all goes.
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@pamperedlinny You are a good friend, Linda. She is lucky to have you in her corner!1
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Joining in. Will weigh in next Wednesday for my first weigh in. I am a lifetime yo-yo with experience in every aspect of weight loss. My struggle lies within my own lack of drive, motivation and lack of support. I am a working mom running my own company, very involved in my daughter's school and extracurriculars and working outside of work to maintaining positive work environment for my employees, as well as entertaining/hosting friends and family often. For years I have neglected myself. 51 now, health concerns, and goal to shift back to making myself a top priority. I have about 100 pounds to lose...but I am breaking it down to 10 pound segments. First goal is therefore to lose 10 pounds. Thank you for the platform to express myself and be part of the journey with you all.4
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@KeJeBeh1248 Welcome!!! What company do you run? I'm always amazed at people who are able to be their own boss... even though I know they usually work three times harder than the rest of us. I started years ago at 300 lbs. I'm down to 192 lbs but it literally took me about 15 years, a pregnancy, some yo-yo and some other health stuff for me to get here. It obviously hasn't happened overnight and I'm still not where I want to be. It is definitely a journey.1
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I got wegovy today. I didn't see that coming. I'm my year of 202me, my PhD/MD therapist suggested I may benefit from a look at my hormones. Went today and they came up with this! They even gave me a sample month. I'll start it tomorrow night I guess. If anyone has insight into it, I'm all ears. (I don't have diabetes or any health issue. But thankfully insurance is covering. I'm kind of at a loss about this. Reading as much as I can.)
Before I forget, yesterday was...
HW 234
CW 224
GW 150 I think. I change from day to day.
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@harringtona1 I had to Google Wegovy to see what it was. I am definitely curious to see how this goes for you.1
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Good morning,
I'm spending a few days in NY visiting my son and seeing a show with a friend. It's a challenge to be out of my element and for the most part eating out. We went to an outrageously delicious Italian restaurant last night. I attempted to be reasonable but the salmon al pesto that I ordered with a side of steamed broccoli was quite high in fat. I did go over my calorie budget, but I'm not fretting about it. Just going to move on and appreciate that I had a nice dinner with my son. I packed half of it and gave it to him for next day's lunch. He's a poor student in dental school so he appreciates the free meal
@KeJeBeh1248 - Welcome. I too have battled weight loss and yo yo dieting. I am now learning to take care of myself. I think we often put everything ahead of our own well-being and eventually it comes back to bite us. It's great that you are putting the focus back on yourself and making your health a top priority.
@harringtona1 - I have been hearing/reading a lot about wegovy lately. They had a segment on 60 minutes about it a few months ago. I called my doctor for an appointment but couldn't get in until the end of April though. I'm not sure if I'm going to pursue it now, as I feel like I'm gaining some momentum, but I'm not closing the door to it. I hope it goes well for you and will also be interested in hearing how you are doing.
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I started wegovy tonight!
My friend shared his experience trying to get this. He was prescribed by his doctor for obesity. No diabetes, etc. His insurance (Cigna, with express scripts) denied coverage. But a nice insurance rep suggested he appeal by writing the things he's tried that haven't worked. That's ongoing. The rep said these scripts are often denied but approved on appeal.
My prescriber thought I would be denied like her other patients (except Tricare and Aetna, I think she said). But she put in the order to try and I was approved. Just in case, she told me first that she knew a compound pharmacy that would put together a like medication not with a fancy pen, but same otherwise, for about $300/month. Covered, it's $60/month or $120/3 months mail order. Else brand self pay is $1400.
Just sharing the info I have. It ain't much yet. It was easy to administer and I didn't have any allergic reaction. Let's gooooo2 -
Good morning all! Yesterday was my work fiscal year end so I wasn't really online at all except to log food. I'm crazy busy today too (church kids Easter party, daughter's volleyball game, friend's daughter 18 birthday party) so this is probably my only check in for today. Tomorrow we have a whole group of 3 families going to the circus after church.
@dogwalker157 I'm glad you got to visit your son. That dish sounds really tasty.
@harringtona1 Let us know how it goes. Excited for you.
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I have about 100 pounds to lose...but I am breaking it down to 10 pound segments. First goal is therefore to lose 10 pounds. Thank you for the platform to express myself and be part of the journey with you all. [/quote]
This is a brilliant way to look at it! I also have 100 lbs to lose. But losing 10 lbs at a time sounds so much better! 🥰
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I'm back - had a lovely relaxing holiday and am now ready to get back on track with my food and exercise - didn't do too bad on holiday either so that was good - I will check the chat to see what's been happening! :-) Oh one thing I wanted to say - whoever was talking about the set point thing? Well in "The End of Overeating" David A Kessler explains that it is a thing - but - it is over-ridden by the reward element, where eating has to be enjoyable else we'd all starve right? And the desirability of, and ease of access to, ultra palatable foods - foods which are deliberately made to make us want more of them - with just the right balance of sugar/fat/salt - overrides the set point theory - not that it is a theory - it is a real thing in our bodies which can't work unless we ditch these ultra-palatable stuff...
ok - ttfn
Annie in the UK :-)0 -
Happy Monday!
It’s been a busy weekend. Church kids Easter party, neighborhood Easter egg hunt, volleyball, friend’s birthday, church, and the circus with a group of 13 taking up an entire section. I’m so tired.
This week on any downtime I find I’ll need to work on cleaning and organizing the house some before my parents arrive after Easter. I hate deep cleaning, and I’m not very good at it. My parents are both super organized and my dad is a “the wall has a handprint, I’ll repaint the whole thing” type of clean. Probably why I don’t dust but once every 2 months or so. It’s like I’m still in revolt. My house isn’t filthy or buggy or anything like that. Just that I don’t always pick all toys up immediately, I don’t dust every week, and the dishes might wait until the next morning to be bothered with. A lived in type of chaos that is mostly normal…. But will drive those visitors up a wall. Why do I already feel another revolt coming on already????
If you haven’t noticed from the previous posts and this one…. This visit is seriously stressing me out on every possible level and it isn’t even happening yet. Sorry.
Tonight my kid asked for tacos. I’ll have to make a grocery run because my husband killed off the lettuce and cheese over the weekend. What is everyone else having tonight?
@gloxinia666 Welcome! Breaking things into smaller goals is so much better. It makes it easier to celebrate those milestones.
@JuneWalks Welcome back! I hope you tell us more about your holiday. I need to live vicariously through someone who gets away for a while since it will be months before I have a getaway.
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Good morning,
A busy weekend and a lot of eating out. I stayed reasonable for the most part and tried to do some extra walking. I'm into my 5th week of consistent logging and things are getting a little more routine. I have my moments of reverting back to old habits but I catch myself and try to make better choices. The weight loss has been slower than I expected but I'm not being drastic about cutting calories so there should be no surprise there.
@pampered- I can empathize with the stress created by a visit from your parents. My parents are also extremely neat and organized and I don't spend as much time and energy as they do cleaning and scrubbing. As a parent myself, I would feel bad knowing my visit was causing so much stress on my kid. I guess we all want our parents'approval, even when we are grown adults. I hope you are able to set aside some of the angst and try to enjoy the visit. As I get older I realize how valuable the moments/memories we have with our loved ones are and not worth stressing over a little dust (or even a lot)
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@pamperedlinny - ha ha! Well we went to Cornwall and it rained all week! But we did enjoy our time away and both feel better for it.
There seem to be a lot of people joined us recently - anyone up for a roll call?...0 -
@dogwalker157
@pamperedlinny
@gloxinia666
@harringtona1
@haswlrs
@kejebeh1248
@kezmo30
@aef7758
@ann262
@shivali14
@geminisister
@rmkinley
@melissacook1198
@sista67
@stevie9960
@jaimelynn829
@spaigewrites
Ooh look - there are lots of us here on the "Daily Check In For Support And Accountability" discussion... Is anyone up for a daily check in? I will if you will :-)
ttfn - Annie in the UK (BST)
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Good morning everyone
@pamperedlinny - tonight? Tonight is chicken cooked in a jar of Loyd Grosman Korma curry sauce, brown rice, broccoli and cauli, followed by cherry pie and custard :-)
@dogwalker157 - well done on all that logging!
ok - ttfn - Annie in the UK (GMT)
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"Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it.
Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you."
Yesterday: Eat anything at 3 meals ✔ No snacks ❌ Fregs ✔ Walk ✔ Enjoy ✔
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Just a coupla little photos of Cornwall :-)
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@JuneWalks back in the house!! We do have some new folks. Isn't that cool?! I don't know what roll call is, but... Present?
I'm over here on day 4 of my wegovy chugging along. I've had no side effects, but the primary effect of slowing my appetite is already taking I think. Seems like it must be too soon, too low dose. But I only managed to get 900 calories in me before 7pm. I got a no-no note from mfp lol.
From reading others' reviews, it seems I'll need to watch the nutritional content of my calories. That's already difficult since I'm vegetarian and have a hard time getting protein. That said: who has a low sugar protein supplement to share? 😁
Happy to have the new folks and their stories. Can't wait to hear more about new York and Cornwall and parent visits!
I have an overnight to Detroit (Windsor Canada really) to handle my mother in law's estate with hubby. 8th trip to Canada. Been 3 years since she died - RIP, Bobby. Bobby had a little house in Terrace, British Columbia. So that required probate; and she picked the son in the US to handle her estate. She died in the panic period of COVID (heart attack, not COVID related - I always want to know how people die). You wouldn't believe how much trouble Canada caused hubby who is a dual citizen by the way. Anyway point is: gonna be stressful this weekend. So we're flying in Friday after work and back home Saturday afternoon. (Bank open Saturday in Windsor.) Hopefully he won't even notice what happened. Food will be tough as it always is on the road. Gonna take a couple of supplements and find a restaurant that serves veggies. Think I'll go find one now.
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Hey, Ladies. I am still here, but don't have the mindset right now to type something long and personal. Tomorrow, maybe. I am actually going to work today to stuff customer statements and then I am getting my hair cut this evening.
@harringtona1 On behalf of all Canadians, I apologize for our government....on so many levels! I am about two and a half hours down the 401 in Tillsonburg, Ontario.1
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