UTMom81
Current Weight: 184.2
Previous Weight: 186 (I think!)

I’m camping with my granddaughter this weekend and haven’t had time to figure all this out again. I’m a returning member of the group but this 3-year old is keeping me really busy right now. I don’t see anyone else posting weights here, so if this isn’t the right place, let me know. I’ll come back to chat and introduce myself better when she’s not chattering non-stop. I’m not complaining. She’s the light of my life! See you again soon!

Well Ello @Cornanda I'm impressed by your encouragement towards my intellect. Not to side step any endeavors my knowledge is lacking towards the history of the Ghost Pepper. I did manage to accumulate information through an internet search. The outcome is because it sneaks up on you as you've said.
Have a blessed day!

@DrewsAnna Welcome back! So glad you had a good time, sounds like a perfect camping trip! I’m so glad you’re feeling wonderful!
@19shmoo69 Once the pepper is ripe and you’ve harvested just take the seeds out and put on a paper towel or sheet to dry out for at least a few days then put in a sandwich bag or seed envelope (you can buy them on Amazon for pretty cheap or use a regular envelope too). I put labels on EVERYTHING with date harvested or else I’ll forget. I don’t know if having multiple kinds of peppers in your yard may cause issues though because they can cross pollinate. That’s right, scotch bonnet not ghost pepper.

@Cornanda Oh what kind of program is it? Go Lisa!

@txcritter69 Congratulations to your husband on a year cancer free! Love your goals!

@maggybd Congratulations on the papaya! Wow I’m glad you made it through the meeting but can see where that build-up and memories could trigger a binge. Great job on keeping it whole foods though, I think getting into ice cream or non-whole foods it would’ve been way more with the sugar. I think doing something physical is a great idea before allowing yourself to go over calories. Having a space of time in between is smart too since if you’re truly hungry after some time you still will be. I think this is where you know yourself best, think of your state of mind when you’re in binge mode. I ask myself if I’m really hungry or if it’s emotional and that helps sometimes, other times I’ll admit it’s emotional and really don’t care in the moment (usually in fight-or-flight from pain) but facing what I’m feeding (emotional or physical) can help.

@trooworld Sounds like you’re doing good on not being over by much, I hope today is your under day too! It’s nice to be at a point where you don’t throw caution to the wind because you’re over so the hell with it. Calorie counting helps there in my case! Will you have to take on a lot of extra work with your job?

@UTMom81 It is the right place to post weight. Have a great time with your granddaughter!

@micaroo4 Enjoy the nice weather!

@vegan4lyfe2012 Look at those grandbabies, so precious! I’d love a peach card! I’m going to the peach festival in Folsom on Sunday to each everything peach plus pass out flyers for the salsa competition we’re doing to raise money for the charity.

@FushiaKat I have this vision of you sitting at the table spitting cherry pits at your husband, lol. I think giving a pass is a good idea for the first offense, hopefully things will blow over but you really HAVE done amazing.

Hi friends. Nothing big to report, worked out and started a bunch of fall crops at the greenhouse today (about 16 flats). My fence/shed/sprinkler damage from the fire is being repaired today and tomorrow, so far so good. Ate a little more after I closed my diary than I should’ve but feeling good about today. Still real flared up from helping with the charity so I’m planning to rest a lot this week.

No Zero Days- under calories mostly healthy, good workout, good water.

Hi all! Still here..kind of

This months intro..

Mom of 3, wife of a man who just had a horrific biking accident and we are home from the hospital now. Learning to handle his care and keep him comfy. Surgery to repair all the broken parts in his chest was to dangerous, so he will be on rest and praying they spontaneously (docs words) heal themselves. Lung is working after his thoracic tube was removed. We feel blessed.

I’m back on my low/no carbs today. Tracking too. Will try to get my steps in while getting the house back in order.

Will catch up later. That’s all I have.

((((((((( @AmbersWay ))))))))) , good news on your husband! Prayers for the road ahead. I know it will be difficult, and not just for him. How are you? How are kids?

Really happy to hear hubby is 'out of the danger Zone', and back home!!

- mk 🙏🫶✨


Troo, thx! I think hubby and I agree with you, either would do! We are leaning towards 'wanting' the busier trip, but still nervous a bit. Will decide tonight (assuming both options are still available, that is!). WTG, Superwoman!!!! Lol laughed at that, love it!! Yum, apples!

txcritter, loving the positive attitude jumping out if your post! Congrats on the successes, and congrats too, on the progress on the more difficult hurdles for you!

- mk

ty, @Katmary71 ! (Lol did I explain the nickname? Daughter met her intended in the Spice Bazaar - sometime around March we started calling him her Spice Boy 😂). ((((((((( hugs ))))))))) on the challenges. Good job you for doing gentle stretching in spite of! Hope it helped 🖤

- mk

PS - appreciate yours and troo's positivity on the complicated itinerary! Almost everyone I've asked says, "Don't Do It!". We are still .... inclined to pull the trigger tho. LOL. We'll decide tonight. Hopefully both options are still available !

Edit: no, on helping daughter arrange things. There's almost nothing to arrange for the civil ceremony. We're hoping to host Murat and his parents for dinner, and she wants to do a traditional coffee betrothal ritual ahead of time, but that's it. Help with arrangements will be needed for the 'real' wedding celebration, next summer or the one after, after the marriage visa and green card is approved.

@AmbersWay , healing is a long process. When he gets released from hospital, you will be a long time acting as his nurse. Get as many pointers from the nurses who do it every day. Helping an injured person out of bed or up from a chair requires some finesse, especially if he is larger than you. You have to figure out how you can get enough leverage, and not hurt the patient. Hugs and prayers continue for the both of you. I'm glad he's got that thorasic tube out.

@txcritter69 -It's nice to see you on here more often and I love your daily goals.

@maggybd- have you tried your binge break strategy yet? I don't know if this would work- what if you distracted yourself from bingeing by doing something that you enjoy to take your mind off of it? Just a thought- might not be worth much.

@trooworld- I'm glad your manager is good- that will help with whatever happens going forward. You are just ON FIRE this week with the tracking and eating and exercising. You are as hot as a ghost pepper. Go you! I'm going to start thinking of superman you when snacks tempt me

@UTMom81 - fun with a three year old sounds very nice

@micaroo4 - Beautiful days are meant to be enjoyed outdoors!

@19shmoo69 - 'Ello! and thank you for answering my pepper question with your accent. I know it was a weird request

@vegan4lyfe2012 - Great to see you- your Grands are so beautiful! I've been praying for Hunter

@FushiaKat - I like what your therapist said about DH- makes sense

@mkksemail - Wow- your trip sounds exciting! Enjoy!

@AmbersWay- Glad he's home, let the healing continue

@Katmary71 - what is this now? Repair issues? Come on! I hope it will get sorted quickly. I pray for you too- with your pain issues an no special tea

My new workout program is a HIIT- with a strength focus. I'm enjoying it- even though the instructor is a bit weird and says things like "Holy Bananas!" Been super sore this week. Weight is not budging, but I think my bod is just wondering what the heck is going on right now, so I won't get mad about it.

Tomorrow is Friday! Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

Lisa

Does anyone go troll the other groups? Asking for a friend.

u did explain the nickname I just get a kick out of it. I guess if it was Spiceman it wouldn’t sound as bad but if I heard a woman at the grocery store call someone spice boy I’d probably be trying not to giggle as it sounds like an insult. I think their meeting like that is pretty romantic though! You know your trip sounds like The Amazing Race a bit! Whatever you do I can’t wait to hear about it and see photos. How does your daughter get along with his parents? I just finished reading about the coffee ceremony, very neat!

@maggybd I hope you get better sleep, that definitely makes it harder to resist cravings. Are you planning to stick with keto?

@trooworld Oh no I’m sorry to hear about Violet’s bad night. I’m glad they haven’t fought and hope you get to a more stable place with them soon so you don’t have to be on guard as much. Great job avoiding the café and resisting cake, you’re doing awesome!

@txcritter69 I hope you get to the bottom of the bladder issue, that doesn’t sound fun. I do use some sweetener, mostly stevia (grow it then I have powdered) but not everyone likes the taste. I’ve used monkfruit and it tastes the closest to sugar without insulin spikes (in my case at least) but can cause digestive issues. I love honey and maple sugar too. I grew up on Diet Soda and actually prefer it to regular but don’t usually buy it anymore. Doing great on the goals!

@Cornanda Thank you! Repair issues are from the fire that burned down my fence and burned the shed, it also affected the sprinkler system and electrical. It IS common when starting new exercise especially strength to hold onto weight at first but of course I can’t remember why aside of things being riled up, it was a common thing discussed in the forums here. Yay Friday!

@micaroo4 Love the 100 days of no sugar! It’s great a short time into a break like that when things start tasting sweeter naturally. You got this!

@19shmoo69 I only did once when I accidentally clicked on the wrong group at the start of the month and the anxiety from all the “new” members one after another making intros and thinking how I’d never remember this many people at once made my mistake a relief. I have friends in other groups here and they all really like them too so I’d imagine they’re similar.

@mkksemail Do you mean like the ones for all the teams to do together? I have, they’re a lot of fun, Jessica is great at coming up with ideas and trying to include everyone. I love challenges as I get bored easy but am pretty limited right now. I’ve been at this since the start of 2019 so even if it’s new recipes it helps keeps things fresh.

Hi team, only got a few hours sleep last night so I’m out of it. I went to lunch with a friend, we’d been planning to go for fish and chips but decided to eat something healthier and closer to home so we went to a café that has breakfast and lunch and I had a real good turkey sandwich and instead of fries had fruit. The new owners of it make teas and are getting that situated in there so I can’t wait to try them sometime. I just learned my fence is done so I’m headed outside to check everything out, the lot owner called and left a message to see if I was happy with it so I need to make sure the plumbing and electricity are working too. I sent another message to the tea maker and she finally responded so I may have smoothed that over thank goodness. This wait to see the surgeon is ridiculous! No workouts for now, I need to get my body calmed down for the salsa competition next week. Have an awesome Friday!

🎉Congratulations to all those who had a loss this week and those of us hanging in here 🎉

Welcome to all the new members and those returning.

I’m trying to read back to catch up some.

My updates:

Trying hard to get back to my no carbs
Drink more water
Get naps
Get my 10k steps

My husband is struggling with the amount of pain. Healing bones that need surgery but can’t have it due to the risks is rough. Nighttime is hard on both of us. I’m like a walking 🧟‍♀️ at this point. But we are managing.

I’m just thankful he made it through this.

My neighbors have been taking turns cooking for us and that has been extremely helpful.

His nephew (my sons age) arrived yesterday and will be helping out before the kids travel back for school.

I’m not sure when I will leave Istanbul due to his recovery. So thankful we have a home here. Being settled is a blessing.

No zeros…

Naps!!!

Friday weigh in
maggybd
PW: 207.8
CW: 206.4

Hi all - Will try harder next week
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