MOTIVATION & ACCOUNTABILITY

23Bougie wrote: »

Is anyone interested in being a daily accountability partner (even outside of this app?)

I’m happy to be a daily accountability partner with you @23Bougie - but I’ll only do it through this app. Just come here each day two to three times and share what’s happening with you. The more often you own up to what’s going on the better things go.
You can also post to newsfeed if you want to do that instead. I’ll be there and reply. I’m on this app several times a day - which helps me.

Was pretty stressed before I finished moving storage spaces today - woohoo it's done! Losing wt bc of stress from it and flying to Abq NM in 2 days for my dad's thyroid cancer surgery Wed morning. Haven't flown since my stroke and even a while before that. Got my covid and flu shots last week so I'm glad that's out of the way. Today was the final day of moving storage spaces which I worked really hard to get done even though I don't have to be out til the 31st. I know if I don't get it done before traveling that I'll just stress about it and if the surgery doesn't go well I won't be back in time to finish it. I was really anxious earlier but now that I've gotten it done I feel so much better and know I'll sleep well tonight. Friends invited me out this morning to watch the 49er game which was super fun but I wish it'd been more of a stress relief - it was a close one. Shouldn't have had that Irish coffee bc i'm super sensitive to caffeine and I think that's what made me extra stressed. Good to know as the upcoming week will be stressful and I'll definitely stick to decaf lol.

daria0919 wrote: »

Original weight end last week of August: 202
Today’s Friday weigh in: 196.3

This is about 1 pound per week, losing it steadily.

Last time I weighed this low was November 22nd 2022.

My progress is slow, but what I’m doing is working for me 😀

You all are a part of what’s been helping me, so let’s keep posting 😀

Fantastic! Steady loss is the way to go!

lorihughett1 wrote: »

any feedback on the absolute , easiest tool to track your steps ?

The Fitbit Inspire 2 is a very small and light wrist band. They sell for $100 new, but I bought a used one for $20 on ebay. I've had it for over a year now. It tracks steps very well and it can sync right up to your MFP account if you set that up.


Usually I won't sleep with a watch on, but the Fitbit Inspire 2 is so small and unobtrusive I do sleep with it, and Fitbit does a great job on tracking sleep. That has helped me be more mindful on getting better rest.

They came out with a newer model recently, the Fitbit Inspire 3, if you have the money I recommend it.

Monday (Australia time!) weigh in.
Starting weight: 215lb
Current weight: 210lb
Short term goal: 200lb
Goal weight: 175lb
Hit a small plateau - I think it's because it has been a while since I tracked on a regular basis so I has forgotten the cyclical nature of my weight loss. Premenstrual cravings are a bugger!

tashrifica wrote: »

Hey all, I'm still here. I pop on daily to see how everyone is doing in hopes i can find my motivation again. I've been dealing with some family health issues and its taking everything I've got to keep my kiddo going, so I've not been able to stay on my plan. I'm feeling gross, tired, uninspired and a tad bit hopeless. I was also out of town this past weekend which meant eating out, or not eating when i should. Yesterday i forced myself to take the dogs for a walk with my daughter and I'm trying to focus on better sleep so I've been going to bed earlier. This morning i woke up an hour earlier than normal so i walked around my house while i had my coffee and watched my show. It felt small, but like something positive. I'm hoping things get back to normal soon. I'm hoping everyone is having a great week

Baby steps are a great way to get back on top of things. Remember to look back at the small accomplishments.