On the boards here I found a discussion started by this absolutely amazing woman, about her gentle help with supporting and guiding the husband to a healthier life- link below if interested.
It is inspiring, motivating and full of Ninja Creamy modified recipes .

Wish you all best of luck and boatloads of patience!

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10841733/at-goal-successfully-maintaining-so-why-am-i-doing-this-all-over-again#latest

@tfelts147 Sorry about the gain, I hope this next week is better for you.

@GabiV125 I've been putting off getting labs done because I will have to go without coffee lol. I need to bite the bullet and get it done.

@leonadixon Congrats on the loss! No, menopause is no joke, I'm going through it too. Nobody tells you what to expect and that's the worst part of it! I hope they can find something that helps.

@DrewsAnna Congrats on the loss. I'm glad your weather has been good. Yay for walks with Chipper and exercise! Whatever you are doing is working!

@vegan4lyfe2012 Congrats on the loss. I'm sorry about your daughter's decision and the depression. Awww, that's a cute pic of you guys. Your daughter looks like you.

@gjaholy33 Gains happen sometimes. I'm glad you are staying positive. Have a great day!

@Katmary71 Yes, Carrie is good so far! I got it from the library as an ebook. I hope you had fun at your neighbor's. That's good that the greenhouse work wasn't too physical. I'm glad Bill got home.

@DJill68 Yeah I like both types of basil but only use Thai basil for Thai food. Basil is awesome! I like cilantro but I had heard that for some people, it tastes like soap which would be disgusting lol. I'm sorry you can't enjoy it! I made this hearts of palm recipe, Spicy Hearts of Palm Noodles with Chicken, and it was really good: https://www.skinnytaste.com/spicy-hearts-of-palm-noodle-stir-fry-with-chicken/ I found hearts of palm at a specialty store but maybe a regular grocery store would have it for you. It was in the canned food aisles vacuum sealed in a bag. I'm sorry the zoodles were watery, that may be why I don't like them lol. That's a good idea to salt them. Yeah, I love to read! What's a book you've enjoyed lately? That must be complex, finding out your ex has cancer. I'm sorry. You are lucky you can quilt! I do a little sewing but have never attempted quilting.

@tfelts147 Congrats to your team!

@GabiV125 Thanks for the discussion link, I'll check it out.

@shaunarlr83 I'm glad your day was better yesterday.

Hi all. I hope you have a great Friday.

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

I'll need a pass on the weigh in for Sunday. I won't be in the proximity of a scale.

@DJill68 I have the genetic cilantro thing too, I hate that! It’s the only main culinary herb I refuse to grow. I don’t think there’s any set way to deal with your ex-husband having cancer. OK the gym thing, when I went off all my pain meds I had panic attacks A LOT after being on an anti anxiety med for nerve pain. The gym scared the heck out of me even though I used to go. My goal the first time was just to go in the door and sign in then I added more. Have you worked out prior to the gym at all? It may be easier to get used to your heart rate being high and nothing going wrong prior to going to the gym and/or sticking to non cardio things at first. Just an idea, I admire that you went, I know that’s hard! It does help a lot having someone go with and also if you have headphones relaxing music would be good. I’m thinking now maybe I should’ve watched my aggressive playlists!

@tfelts147 Congratulations on the win, that’s awesome! Couch to 5K gets great reviews, I hope you like it!

@gemwolf110 Way to go on not caving! A friend on my feed told us to try mixing Greek yogurt with a sweetener and fruit and popping it in the freezer for about 30 minutes. I’m trying different yogurts and Fage 2% with a packet of stevia is totally worth 30 more calories it’s so good!

@micaroo4 Hope you were able to have fun birding, I’m sure if you went with a big group and kept coughing you were *real* popular!

@GabiV125 How funny I didn’t know her story and we’re friends on my feed! I got my boyfriend to join and he got double the calories I do so I was mad at him pretty fast. He doesn’t eat a lot so I feel like a pig too though he doesn’t work out. I’m going to read more after I reply, thanks for sharing this.
@Shaunarlr83 Oh no I hope you’re still able to go on the trip, I think it would be great for you!
@trooworld Basil is one of my favorite things to grow, I love trying all the different varieties. Have you tried Persian yet? It’s a little citrusy mixed with anise but not like lemon basil, it’s really good! It was one of my favorite new herbs to try last year.

Weekend time! I got my workout done then went to two grocery stores and ran a few other errands. I donated blood early afternoon and the last time I went I was told it could make pain worse so I got everything out of the way early and have done ok just am sad I can’t take my bath tonight especially not having my micro current machine but I’ll get through it. Trying to get the house and yard clean over the weekend as I invited some friends over next week and everything’s real chaotic with not being able to do much during winter then my last setback. Tomorrow’s the food bank farm and I haven’t been there for a few weeks so I’m really excited to check things out, we’re putting a lot of seedlings in tomorrow. Have a beautiful Saturday! It’s going to be 98 degrees tomorrow so I’ll be watering a lot!

No Zero Days
- Healthy food under calories
- Chair cardio, weights, stretching, cleaning/gardening
- Great water

User Name: Micaroo4
Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW: 127.2
CW: 125.8
MAINTENANCE - GOAL ZONE
Goal Weight Range 127-133 (center weight 130)

I've been sick and lost some weight, so I've slipped out of my goal range again. Hopefully I'm on the mend and I won't catch anything else!!

-Mica

Username: Digger61
Weigh in day: Sat
Previous Week's weight: 225
Todays Weight: 227

The May Week 3 Group Challenge: Partner Up, Round 2 is live and ready to begin on Sunday, May 14th. Both chat rooms will remain open an extra day so we can announce winners and arrange teams for Round 2. Hope you'll join us! Here's your link:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10890538/may-week-3-group-challenge-partner-up-round-2#latest

Jessica

@micaroo4 I’ll pass on round two. I think I am gonna cut back to just walking Mon., Wed., & Fri. and try some other exercises on the other days.

🌷HAPPY MOTHERS DAY🌷

@shaunarlr83 I’m catching up again. We can do a stridekick or apple watch challenge. I need something to get me going more.

@DJill68 your park pics are gorgeous. Sorry about your ex, although an ex I am sure it’s hard news to hear. It’s great that you got some gym time in.

@trooworld how was the book, Carrie? I love reading the books they’re always way better.

@gemwolf110 the kitty rescue went fine, now it’s part of the neighborhood crew. We keep food and water around for them. Congrats on the loss 👏🏻

@DrewsAnna well done on getting those fruit and veggies in. You’re doing good. Enjoy the BBQ today.

@vegan4lyfe2012 I hope your feeling better. Your daughter is beautiful. You’re right, you raised her well and now is her time to show it. ❤️

@gjaholy33 thanks for sharing the video, they’re helpful.

@tfelts147 Congrats on winning your game. Well done on the 5k! Your grandson is adorable. Love the blue accents.

@micaroo4 I hope you’re on the mend now.

@Katmary71 thanks for donating blood ❤️. Glad to see Bill’s doing better. You are a rockstar with all the gardening! Love it. It’s warming up here. Im hoping more cherry tomatoes ripen soon. I wish some big fat green tomatoes would pop up. I’m craving fried green tomatoes. I wonder if they would turn out ok in an air fryer. 🤔

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I’m feeling much better. Still really tired and a bit stuffy but much better. I was able to take my daughter to school today which means she was early. Her dad is a turtle in the mornings and makes her on the later side of kinda punctual 😂 my nicest way to put it.

I got on my bike and lasted 15 min yesterday and that was enough. I got in 2.5 mi of walking in my bedroom. So I will hopefully work my way back up soon. I’m so happy to get some things done around the house. Oh and cook! We had so much takeout while I was sick. I miss my kitchen time. It’s my happy place (minus dishes) hence my needing MFP. 😂

Friday weigh in
Cornanda
PW: 173
CW: 172.8

Username: laurelfit57
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 144.5
CW: 144.6
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