Hey all!
Today was a good day.. started with lots of steps cleaning (remember.. cleaning can be good exercise in itself.. I'm always pleasantly surprised with how many I get just being productive around the house!) Then I took my dog for a walk as it was finally warm enough for her. Then Brad and i hopped on the Peloton. I love days like that where movement feels so natural to get.
We then went to our friends who were our old trailer neighbors who often look after our dog.. they are in their 70s and there was a craving for ham and scalloped potatoes so we went over and collaborated on the meal. I stuck to small portions and had a few seconds but of the lower cal items.. kept it to one beer when I could have had two...etc.
We also ordered some healthy food delivery. So, I have stuff to make good choices. There are also two work events this week and my birthday.. so yeah, I will be juggling things..going to try to keep activity levels high!
Hope everyone has a good start to their week. Let's get this November week 1 off to a kick butt start.

Happy almost-November team!!

I'm Kay, 28 (for just the next few hours - 29th bday tomorrow), living in Boston, working a hybrid job in finance/investment management. I struggle with binge-eating/emotional eating but I started seeing a new doctor in July and trying a new medication that specifically treats binge-eating disorder which we agree is helping thus far (yay). I've been with this group on and off since August 2020.

I had some friends here for the weekend to celebrate my birthday a bit early - we went to an orchard in Stow, MA and did a hedge maze! It was VERY hot out but the maze was so fun and challenging. Very Secret Garden vibes, if you ever saw that movie. Probably too much eating out and takeout and I did have a few drinks (like I said I would for my semi-sober-October) but it really served as a reminder that I just don't need to drink anymore.

One of my friends asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding next October! I was so flattered, I've never been a bridesmaid before so that is very exciting - and now the clock is on. I really want my 29th year to be the year where the weight finally comes off. And I don't want to be hung up on my weight and body for all the professional pictures that come with being in a wedding. 348 days to go from now. So @jugar I need the knife hand!! For sure! (although I was pleasantly surprised to see my name on the leaderboard for the month! I'll take it)

@lauren_989 that's so much sleep to get back from moving your phone away! I am a terrible nighttime scroller and it must stop. I might have to take your lead and let it charge elsewhere. And I want to get my books for fun more anyways which is a way better way to wind down. Love the pumpkin too!

Today really got away with me with yet more football games to watch. It's so late and my hair is still wet from the shower. At least the weather cooled off immediately so I should fall asleep fast with the sound of rain out the window. I'll think on my November goals and post later this week.

Hello!
My name is Kelly. I am a wife and mother of 4. I teach 2nd grade. I started in this group on Jan 2020, but took this past summer off. I am definitely at a plate. I am doing IF, with an 8-10 hour window. I am typically only eat meat at dinner. As of today, I am changing up my workouts. I am starting a lifting program that I have done before with 2 of my coworkers. It was so cold when I got up this morning, but I got my workout in.

Hi!

I am Jolene. I am 38 years old and live in SW Colorado with my husband and two dogs - I call them Chaos and More Chaos.

I have been part of this group for a few months. I think I started in July. It has definitely provided the support and accountability I've needed to mostly stay on course.

I did sober October (still doing it for today and tomorrow) and honestly might just keep going into November. We shall see. I am most afraid of falling back into bad habits with alcohol where it becomes a crutch, coping mechanism, liquid courage, or some other foe in my goal to be healthier.

I started with a nutritional coach this last week. My diet isn't going to change too much, except I will be sending my daily food logs to her and really starting to focus on macro counting. I have been terrible at logging recently, so this will be good!

@kali225 - Happy Birthday!

Last Thursday marked 18 years since I lost my dad. He died when I was 20 of very aggressive lung cancer. This is the first time in 18 years that I have not had at least one drink on this day. Best part is that it wasn't a struggle to not drink.

@Kali225 Happy Birthday, sorry I missed it yesterday. A freshly made bed is honestly one of my favorite things... lol


My goodness I feel fabulous, I don't know why or how. Maybe it has to do with 5 days of no sugar, and only fresh natural food, nothing came out of a box, bottle or can.

Anyway, today is a good day, I was very very pleased with the scale. I will weigh in tomorrow, but I have a training class all day, so I am not sure I will be able to get on here and post, so if not, I will post it on Thursday.

The weather here has finally become fall weather, I love it. I told the hubby our goal for November was to hike 6 miles every weekend, but we could break it up if needed, because I will be honest, I was sore after 4, so maybe if we do 3 and 3, or 4 and 2, you get the gist. I want to go to the park with the hill that goes straight up, because that is what we need to work on, is going up hills. Where we live is fairly flat, not North Dakota flat, but we have to go about 2 hours away to get to places with elevation. But this park has a great hill to practice on, they even have a bench halfway up for those who need a break. I met a couple there, who that is all they do, is go there and walk up and down this hill. I will have to share a pic when I go there. We are also going to do this regardless of weather, when we go on our trip, we will still be hiking in the rain, so may as well learn what works best for us, and how to deal with it.

Have a wonderful day !

PW: 208.8
CW: 210.6

I knew it wouldn't be pretty but didn't realize that bad! I have some candy in my future tonight, but no more! Back on the wagon tomorrow.