🎉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
Username davidji82
weigh in day Friday
PW:258.1
CW:264.5

@txcritter69 Thank you re: the layoffs. It is hard! I used to use sweeteners, particularly I used Splenda, but I've read that a study found that it changes your DNA and may cause cancer! So I stopped using Splenda and either use real sugar or Stevia. Here is a link to an article about what I am talking about: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/a-chemical-found-in-common-artificial-sweetener-may-cause-dna-damage-cancer

@Cornanda THANK YOU! You've got this, you can do this. Keep thinking of Superman! I'm glad you are enjoying your new workout. Holy Bananas is a weird thing to say! lol

@19shmoo69 @mkksemail I am part of another group of ladies that check-in. We've been doing it for about 5 years now and we have new members come and go. So, yes, I troll other groups lol. I do not do other challenges, this one is enough to keep up with lol.

@Katmary71 Thank you! Guess what? They fought last night. I was on the phone and my husband was watching them and one was on the floor and the other just lunged at the other! My husband got skinned knees but that is all. Thank you! Great job ordering fruit instead of fries. That would be hard to do. Yay for the fence being done! I'm so glad the tea maker responded!

@AmbersWay That's good you have the support of your neighbors and nephew. HUGS.

@maggybd Congrats on the loss!

Hi all. I lost 2.2 lbs this week, which I am very excited about. It would have been more but I ate pasta for dinner last night. I think using MFP to track, drinking lots of water, and getting in a bit of exercise is working. I plan on joining the YMCA so I can go to classes regularly but my husband wants me to go once a week for 2 months as a non-member to make sure I will go as a paid member. Fair enough. I may go to a class tonight, I don't know.

I made minty peach iced tea this week. I didn't put any sweetener in it and it is perfect and so refreshing. Here is the recipe, if you are interested: https://leitesculinaria.com/414415/recipes-peach-iced-tea-mint.html

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

@maggybd- that is too funny about the chores! Thanks for sharing.

Username: Digger61
Weigh in day: Sat
Previous Week's weight: 230
Todays Weight: 229

@trooworld you have done great this week. I hope you enjoy the classes at the Y.

@maggybd cheering you in for onderland. I see people have success by cutting sugar.

I’m just checking in real quick. I’m tired but we’re doing ok. We brought a new lay z boy today. Hubby took a good nap in it. That was a relief.

I don’t think my WI this week will go well. The takeaway food for 10 days has to catch up with me.

Oh, that's a good update, @AmbersWay !
lol on 'the competition' @19shmoo69 😄

Happy Saturday, Slims! 🙋‍♀️

- mk (Maine)