Today was a good day in a sense. Its Ramadan so Im fasting. I havent had the energy to wake up to eat around 4 am so Im having 2 meals + snacks at night. I wish I did more movement today. I walked 40 minutes. By the time i came back home my thighs were cold and itchy so I knew that was enough. Weather was windy. Usually Id walk outside with my husband in evenings but it was not good to do this. Didnt have the energy to lift weights at 5 pm. By this time I was 21 hours into my fast. I dont plan to fast 24 hours but i need sleep more than i do food. Im still eating enough to satiate for the entire day when I do break it. Eid is soon. Part of me is nervous about going back to non restricted eating because Im a fast volume eater. But I will do what I can to take this to my advantage. I know it wont be too long Ill have to stick to a deficit. Ideally Id like to get to my goal weight by August 2024 and Ill be in maintenance then.


DISCUSSION QUESTION: What did you do today that made you feel good?

I let myself enjoy sweets but also prioritized healthy meals full of protein. I walked outside to get fresh air. I listened to relaxing audio and I laughed a lot. I didnt let a tough work day get the best of me although I ranted a little bit to my husband at one point lol.

I hope everyone is doing well.

@Katmary71 Thanks! It would be great if I could get back in this month but if not, no worries!

@vegan4lyfe2012 My Easter card is gorgeous! Thank you so much. It arrived flat, but I just read your post and fluffed up the flower, which looks amazing. What a talent you are! I’m glad your ankle is starting to feel better. Baby bonding is the best! Enjoy every precious moment you can get.

@Katmary71 That is such BS that you can’t get the prescriptions you need. Is there an advocate who could get involved? I hope you get it all straightened out to have peace of mind.

@AyaTheTyga Happy Ramadan!

@trooworld, I’m glad you are starting this tracking challenge. I hope that I can get myself back on the right track. I need all the help I can get.


Good morning! Our company left last evening and will drive 12 hours back to their home in Michigan. We are tired and plan to spend the day doing nothing. I did get up and straighten the house and will put together a grocery list for tomorrow. I am getting on my diet and am starting the tracking challenge today. Tomorrow, I will start my rebounding exercises again. My wrist is improving, but I’m a long way off from being able to lift weights. That is no excuse not to do what I can.
2024 Word: Strive

What is my dream job?
I’m very happy to be a church secretary, but if I could go back in time, I would love to do interior design and create beautiful homes for people.

@vegan4lyfe2012 I had no idea you were into papercrafting! I’ve recently gotten into junk journaling, not sure if I like buying supplies more than I like creating the pages or not though. But there’s nothing like a cute handmade paper craft!
@19shmoo69 Glad to hear that your wife is back home and resting.
@Divya365 I love reading, I’m into romance, sci-fi, historical romance, fantasy, and smut. Right now I’m reading Dating and Dismemberment because the Author made a tiktok and it was funny, and it sounded like a cheeky little story, I’m 4 chapters in and it’s pretty funny.
@Katmary71 Oh yes, there’s a funny short somewhere and the quote goes “I don’t want to be strong like man, I want to be strong like B*%! Who fights bear in the woods.” I feel like that’s my lifting philosophy. I hope you get your prescription situation figured out.
@FushiaKat I’m on good reads! I think the need to track how much I’ve read stems from getting physical rewards for reading in grade school. I did offer to read advance copies for a few authors, and some of them were just terrible, and I decided not to offer anymore because I was not good at offering criticism because I felt bad doing that. I have my kindle synced to my goodreads as well.
@AyaTheTyga It sounds like you’re thinking ahead so that you can plan ahead for when things go back, I’m sure with team support and tracking you’ll do great.
@TeresaW2024 I find I often need a little R&R after I go on a big trip so I get that, especially with the travel time you had to endure.
@Veta2018 I agree, I was absentee for a few days taking care of sick littles, and there’s so much activity! I love how many folks try to be responsive to everyone and give support.

What did you do today that made you feel good?
-I logged onto MFP and got up to speed with all my teammates!
What was/is your dream job?
-I really like what I do, I’m a Realtor, and I also manage the listings anyone on our team gets, as well as coaching the other Realtors on my team through transactions.
-When I was a kid though, I thought I’d be a fashion designer.

So much to catch up on! My kids were finally well enough and medicated enough to go back to school today. Tomorrow they probably won’t have school as we’re expected to get at least a foot or more of snow here. Not sure how much it will actually be, but I know the kids have their fingers crossed for lots. I was able to get to the gym last night after having to skip Monday, and not being able to make it over the weekend, I felt much better. I saw a new chiropractor today and when I told him about the pain I’ve been having in my neck and shoulder he did some adjustments that he said should help, I’m really hoping that they do.
Have a great Hump Day everyone!

@TeresaW2024 I misread your post yesterday and was thinking your company was keeping you on a trip that I'd forgotten about, I hope the weather calmed down and your company was able to leave. Easing back into things is smart, you got this! I posted in the Northern CA pain group and got some tips on places that aren't jerks, I'm frustrated as I've been with that pharmacy for years and it's close to my house. I'll make calls tomorrow I needed a break today.

@FushiaKat Wow your game sounds like a lot of fun, I love that it’s Easter-themed. I have a Good Reads account but usually only use it to look up what friend’s books are about to see if I want to put holds on them from the library. Congratulations on winning a book that’s exciting!

@AyaTheTyga I love your question answer, it sounds like a wonderful day (except possibly the ranting but sometimes that can feel good too!).

@megnolia82 Welcome back, here we come Spring!

@tfelts147 I saw your post in the captain’s thread so you know you can officially strut around in a Mission Slimpossibles tee now! I’m teasing I’m glad you’re in and don’t have to wait!

@trooworld I put a couple of those books on my list, I somehow Mission Kate Quinn’s The Rose Code but loved her other books. Thank you for posting the logging challenge I appreciate you!

@19shmoo69 Have you ever taken guitar lessons? I think you need to do something about this dream, does your church have a band play? That would be a great idea to play in it if you could. And you could make your own music and produce it, I’d love to see you give it a good shot.

Ice Breaker Question- As a kid I wanted to be an organist or a DJ. I’d planned to be a physical therapist but that was dashed after I slipped at work and needed back surgery so I studied psychology with the plan to be a health psychologist. Before I could go to grad school I was injured during surgery and that fell apart. These days I’d love to work in a nursery or do something with gardening.

@Veta2018 Love you keeping it real I hate those chin hairs! We DO have a great team!

@ninyagwa Haha I’ve seen a meme saying that and sent it to my girl friends before! Yay glad you caught up here and it made you feel good, we have such an awesome team if I do say so myself! I’m glad all of you are feeling better. I hope the adjustments make a big difference in your neck.

Hi friends! I had my allergy shot this morning and worked out then took a nap. I stayed up late reporting the pharmacy to the CA Board of Pharmacy last night, that made me feel better to get it off my chest. I’ve been super anxious about calling pharmacies because of how rude they were when there was a shortage last year and decided to give myself a day to regroup and have been reading most of the day. My pain has been worse because I’m upset which is pretty normal, I’m going to get in the tub soon and try to relax. I have done good with food today and after eating an entire chocolate bunny last night I needed a win! Everything is logged so far too. Have a wonderful Thursday awesome peeps!

Logging Challenge
- Everything is logged and under.

@AyaTheTyga the kik group is usually mentioned at the end of @trooworld 's posts.

I'm with you on the memory. I'm want to be and I'm supposed to be more interactive because I'm the motivator.

I forgot what I was gonna say.

Quick check in. Energy is low so I am having a challenge keeping up. I have tracked the last two days and I FINALLY made it to the gym for yoga, it has been weeks.
@19shmoo69 glad to here your wife is back home!

My first check in!!

Username: tfelts147
PW: -
CW: 229.4

I'm back! Let's see if I can stick to it this time...

I'll do an official introduction later today.

Thanks,
Tim

askewcr
Weigh in day: Thursday
PW: 248
CW:252

Well, a little bit too much celebrating this past week.

I've got to keep it moving. I can do this!!
Let's go get it!

WEIGH IN UPDATE
NEEDED NOW:@Jactop
Reminder for tomorrow to the following: @Cornanda @davors19 @trooworld @TeresaW2024 @buniphuphu @ninyagwa

Hi team! I'm headed to a meeting for the charity, wanted to get in the weigh-in information before I go in case I'm worn out afterward. I *did* get the prescription situation resolved after a lot of crying but it's unsteady so I'm figuring out what to do. Have a great Friday!

Friday weigh in
Cornanda
PW: 179.4
CW: 176.5

-2.9

YEAHHHHHHHH!

@ninyagwa How much snow did you end up getting? I bet the kids would be excited to play in it if you got a bunch. How is your neck and shoulder doing now?

@Katmary71 That is good that you reported the pharmacy, and I hope you will get it all straightened out soon. I’m sorry you have pain and stress.

@19shmoo69 Congrats on your NSV! Clipping one’s toes without dying is a great accomplishment. I will be praying that your two spots of interest will be gone! Congrats on your 50 lb. loss!!

@Cornanda, congrats on your great loss this week!!

@askewcr I hope you start feeling better soon! 💓

@vegan4lyfe2012 Welcome to Onderland!! That is fantastic. : 🤩🎉

@Veta2018 Wow, you are doing great! Congrats on your 40 lb. loss!!

@trooworld You are NOT a fraud and you are a great captain! 💓 This year has been a huge struggle for me, too, and getting back on track has been hard. But we NEVER quit! Do we?? I’m working on remembering my why, which is that I don’t want to be old with diabetes, bad knees, and other health problems. Food will always be a part of our lives, so we must set ourselves up to enjoy our food while still getting the desired results. Something we all need to struggle with constantly. BUT we got this!


Good morning! Well, my weight gain wasn’t as bad as I had feared. I am back on track and doing well, other than eating too many of these tiny coffee caramels I bought the other day at TJ Maxx. Soooo tasty! Yesterday, I did a rebound workout, stuck to my eating plan, and drank a ton of water. My body must have been flushing some of the water weight gain because I was up half the night going to the bathroom. 🙄 I tried to count calories, but I can’t do it! I hate it! But I am writing everything down that I’m eating. Even those tiny caramels! I am really worried that if I don’t get my weight under control, I will be facing some major health issues, and I don’t want that. OK, I’m off to bounce and maybe start cleaning my closet. It’s a nightmare! 😳