NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL

@cbabie That’s great that your granddaughter noticed your weight loss. Good that you don’t have to cook on Thanksgiving. I swim at an indoor pool at a recreation center. The water is always warm.

@trooworld Yes. I have tried the 2 ingredient dough. I like buying the pizza dough from the deli department as it’s easy to use. I don’t know if the calorie difference is that much. I’ll have to investigate. I could use the ready made dough and add sauce, cheese and pepperoni. I also have been trying not to eat snacks during the day but there are always snacks in the house as my son and husband would mutiny if we didn’t.
Hi, all. Last night’s dinner was good. I limited myself to 2 small slices of bread to go with the soup. I weighed myself this morning and I have lost 1.5 pounds of the 2 pounds I gained. If I can stay within 2 pounds of what I weighed I will be happy. It’s raining so it will be messy getting out. We’re going swimming and then going to buy some salmon for dinner. I will air fry it like I did last week.

@theslightedgeforever I am reading Sweet Shop of Dreams by Jenny Colgan. I have read a lot of her books. It’s good they you are under points. Any kind of tracking is good.

Have a great day everyone!

@gemwolf110 It sounds like you are mindfully. Good job! @trooworld The plan worked well. Yes, I ate more than I usually do, but I was expecting that. I ate small amounts and didn’t get seconds. I ate more dessert than I should have but it could have been worse. Good luck with the challenge. Hi, all. I’m going swimming this morning. It will feel good to get in the warm water. Tonight we go to my cousin’s house for leftovers. Same plan as yesterday.

@trooworld Decluttering is very helpful. I remember what we had to do before we sold our house in NC. The wood fire grill sounds great. My husband has been making a wooden table without legs to put a train on it. He painted it green. The Christmas tree will go near it. He and our son will put everything up today. Hi, all. I slept late this morning and it felt good. We’re going swimming as it’s supposed to rain today. My daughter is making a Skinnytaste recipe for dinner.

@trooworld She made crock pot sazon pork chops with peppers, olives and potatoes. It was good and very hearty. I made bread in the breadmaker and only ate 1 slice. The WW app is tempting but I would only use it for Connect. That’s the only part I miss. I will always track calories as I think it is easier. Hi, all. I finally got the nerve to weigh this morning. 2 pounds up but I was expecting that. My husband said he loved all of me. I’m going to the recreation center this morning to use the recumbent elliptical. We had to buy a new Christmas tree as our tree had so many lights that were out. It’s up and now we have to decorate it.

@theslightedgeforever I loved getting to know people, seeing what people ate, how they struggled and overcame those struggles. It was much easier to use than Community on MFP.

@cbabie It’s fun getting ready for family. I’m thankful that all my family is local. Christmas food is really special. My son goes all out and we enjoy it for a few days. @trooworld Good job on pre tracking. Hi, all. I’m going swimming today. My son is preparing an ATK sheet pan pizza for dinner. He’s using low-fat cheese and turkey pepperoni so that should help lower the calories. It’ll still be high calorie. I will eat 2 or 3 slices. Lunch today is leftover dinner from last night.

@trooworld Good job on tracking. Also on tracking the chips. This is a busy time of year and it’s hard to do everything.
Hi, all. It’s cold here. It is 29 now. I’m going to the recreation center this morning and then to the grocery store. I’m making shrimp with gnocchi and tomatoes from the Skinnytaste air fryer dinners cookbook tonight.

@cbabie It sounds like you are making progress. WW said something like “progress, not perfection.” @trooworld I love Zuppa Toscana. The shrimp was good last night. Tonight I am making a burger and French fry recipe from the Dinner Air Fryer cookbook. Hi, all. I think today is supposed to be a little warmer. It’s 33 now and it’s supposed to get up to 54. I’m going to the recreation center.

@cbabie 50's is springtime weather in some places. lol Your nephew would be wearing shorts. Just think your body burns more calories trying to stay warm. Wear layers and go out for a walk and fresh air. 1/2 full 1/2 empty: You got the craft lessons growing up while I got the lemon/lemonade lesson. Somebody always has it worse. I've got the exercise time figured out now it's back to the food. Usually it's the food that's not a problem.

@fabgeekmom I don't work so I have no excuse not to plan out my meals and search out new recipes. For lunch I'm making bbq chicken and baked beans. My son was saying I have served the same meals since he was born. I told him that if he'd like something different feel free to go on Pinterest. Hubby is happy.

@trooworld It's the meals themselves that could be healthier with veggies. For instance if I made some butternut squash soup versus spaghetti. My social calendar is too full right now. Plus reading. So I'm not taking the time to look at all the recipes I want to cook and then jot down the ingredients on my list. Plus I really hate cooking 3 times a day. But since hubby is retired. It is what it is as my dad would say.

I fell yesterday going up the steps carrying a tray. Hit my kneecap right on the edge of the stair. I was wearing wide leg pants and my foot got caught inside. Luckily nothing broken but my knee is sore. So I rested this morning.

@trooworld Sometimes there are left overs and sometimes not. Depends on how hungry dh is. But I also have my mil and the caregiver. So if there is any left it's usually enough for one serving. lol Then he doesn't want to eat it if I'm just going to get a bowl of cereal. Are there any doggy chill pills or sprays?

@fabgeekmom No not really happy with my meal choices as far as the veggies go. I was looking at meal plan apps today but didn't find any I really like. At one time I set up a Trello board for that. I'm going to have to go back and tweak it since I'm doing points now. My son is almost 34. He can cook eggs. I think that's it. He could always learn but has no interest. He's never home at a consistent time to be here for meals unless it's a weekend but then I rarely cook on weekends. Depends on my social schedule. My other son cooks very well but unfortunately he doesn't live with me. I was in the mood for raisin bread today and was going to make that but ended up making some 2-ingredient dough Everything bagel bites in my airfryer.

Off to play with my Trello board

@trooworld It’s too bad you wake up so early. That happens to me occasionally and I am really tired the next day. I see a sleep doctor once a year and take medication so I can sleep. The party sounds fun. I have heard of the app you mentioned. Someone I followed on Connect would post what she got. She was from Los Angeles. I wonder if it is a California thing or just in bigger cities. I have made the Skinnytaste recipe you mentioned. Hi, all. My pasta was good last night. I decided to make a simple recipe instead of meatballs. I sautéed onions and garlic in a little olive oil and then sautéed the ground turkey. Then added rotini. I had some Parmesan rinds so I simmered them in the sauce. My bread was good, too. Today my husband and I are going to a fabric store. He wants to upholster some chairs we have at our cottage. They are really old and give the cottage a 1950 or 60’s vibe. I also need to go grocery shopping.