NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL
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@trooworld I’m glad your husband fixed the mailbox and you enjoyed your meal. Sometimes we go over our calories. It happens. I hope you can take a nap. It seems there is no rhyme or reason when I don’t sleep well. Luckily most nights I sleep okay. I miss my younger self when I slept the whole night! @cbabie It’s always good to see friends we haven’t seen in a while. Sorry it was a sad occasion. Hi, all. I just got back from a hot walk. It seems that summer is here! I remember when I complained about the cold weather. I’m going to ride my bike. Now I’m drinking a cold seltzer and trying to cool off.0
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@cbabie Oreo Thins are a good substitute. 4 cookies for 140 cals. I can't imagine not cooking without salt. I'm probably a bit heavy handed on the mayo. I do try to use the light version though. Ocassionally I will mix plain yogurt and mayo but it just doesn't taste the same. In July I'm going to have to increase my Apple ring goal for movement. So I can push myself just a bit more. I'm sorry about your friend. We are getting to the age that we will see more and more of that.
@gemwolf110 I'll look at that what the the health. I like fooducate.com I read a blog from there ages ago about how Kraft Mac and Cheese in US is made differently and sent to Europe. They have higher food standards than we do. If they can make it healthy for the rest of the world they can do the same for us. It's all about the money.
@fabgeekmom Ediets was basically like MFP. They had mealplans and challenges, a community, etc. Processed food is just more convenient. Plus it's everywhere. It's interesting traveling overseas and going to the supermarkets there versus what we have here. Just a different mindset. I think. I keep some Hershey kisses in my stash just for when the chocolate craving hits. Another good one is an After Eight mint. Your menu sounds good. I love grilled hamburgers.
@trooworld I actually prefer the taste of instant potatoes to real mashed potatoes. But I almost never buy the instant kind. I can't remember the last time I had mashed potatoes. Probably last year with my daughter when I made meatloaf. I think I'd like that mental health musical.
Didn't check in yesterday as I was playing games with my daughter.
Friday:
Food over 8 carbs, under 180 calories
Water 44 oz
Exercise 21 min walk, 15 min dance
Saturday
Food under 65 carbs, under 32 calories
Water 50 oz
Exercise 21 min walk1 -
@theslightedgeforever That was interesting what you said about food companies sending different versions of products overseas. I’m not surprised. It’s hard to convince Americans to eat healthier. I remember someone who had been abroad saying they restaurant portions were smaller there.0
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theslightedgeforever wrote: »@cbabie Oreo Thins are a good substitute. 4 cookies for 140 cals. I can't imagine not cooking without salt. I'm probably a bit heavy handed on the mayo. I do try to use the light version though. Ocassionally I will mix plain yogurt and mayo but it just doesn't taste the same. In July I'm going to have to increase my Apple ring goal for movement. So I can push myself just a bit more. I'm sorry about your friend. We are getting to the age that we will see more and more of that.
@gemwolf110 I'll look at that what the the health. I like fooducate.com I read a blog from there ages ago about how Kraft Mac and Cheese in US is made differently and sent to Europe. They have higher food standards than we do. If they can make it healthy for the rest of the world they can do the same for us. It's all about the money.
@fabgeekmom Ediets was basically like MFP. They had mealplans and challenges, a community, etc. Processed food is just more convenient. Plus it's everywhere. It's interesting traveling overseas and going to the supermarkets there versus what we have here. Just a different mindset. I think. I keep some Hershey kisses in my stash just for when the chocolate craving hits. Another good one is an After Eight mint. Your menu sounds good. I love grilled hamburgers.
@trooworld I actually prefer the taste of instant potatoes to real mashed potatoes. But I almost never buy the instant kind. I can't remember the last time I had mashed potatoes. Probably last year with my daughter when I made meatloaf. I think I'd like that mental health musical.
Didn't check in yesterday as I was playing games with my daughter.
Friday:
Food over 8 carbs, under 180 calories
Water 44 oz
Exercise 21 min walk, 15 min dance
Saturday
Food under 65 carbs, under 32 calories
Water 50 oz
Exercise 21 min walk
It’s a lot of products. I was watching a YouTube documentary on how fruit loops American version has all the dyes and the fruit loops that is processed in the US but shipped to the Canada doesn’t have the bad stuff.0 -
@trooworld I’m glad you had a good day yesterday. Smoked hotdogs sound good. Turkey burgers, too. Hi, all. I had a good meal and visit yesterday. I ate too much which was to be expected. This morning before breakfast DH and I went walking. It was cool and breezy. After breakfast we went to the grocery store. My son and I planned meals for this week. I worked out on the bike. Lunch was a burger on a wrap and berries with Greek yogurt. Tonight we are having Chilean sea bass that I’m going to marinate in orange juice, garlic, soy sauce and olive oil. I’ll either grill or air fry it.0
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@trooworld The walk around the lake sounds nice. There’s something about water that’s so peaceful. I’m glad you enjoyed your turkey burgers. Hi, all. My fish last night was really good. I have leftovers for lunch today and tomorrow. Chilean sea bass is usually too expensive to buy. My cousin’s husband works at a grocery store and got a good price for them. Today we are going swimming for the first time since last week. My son is making citrus chicken, green bean Caesar salad and boiled red potatoes for dinner tonight. It’s family dinner night so it’ll be fun.0
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Morning all, I am not sure where the long weekend went. This I know, I gained 2 lbs since I started that other challenge. It must be a mindset that I gain when I do that challenge. I need to break that. Now that we are out of school, holidays are over, time to get back on track and work it. I don't want to end up like my friend. She was 72, had great looking skin, but I guess the insides weren't so good.
@trooworld sounds like you had a great weekend food and fun!! I like my Turkey Burgers plain...go figure. LOL
@fabgeekmom Good for you for the bike ride and walk...you are so disciplined!!
@theslightedgeforever Glad you had fun with your daughter...we use instant mashed potatoes cause I am lazy and baby girl doesn't know what real are. LOL.
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@cbabie Sorry about the gain. It’s good to get into a routine. I have been eating stuff I usually don’t eat so it’s time to get back into my program of eating. LOL about the mashed potatoes! My stepsister died when she was 72. I’m 72 now. I hope to live a long time!0
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I’m here. I’m in a little bit of a funk so no exercise. I have been consistent with my Sunshine stroll each morning for 20 minutes, but I could be better on food quality. Water has been between 50 and 60 ounces each day
I went and got a mammogram this morning and now I have to wait for the results. I hate that part.
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@trooworld I’m sorry you are suffering from depression. Hopefully by the time you read this you will be feeling better. @theslightedgeforever I’m sorry you’re in a funk. I know how you feel waiting for test results. It’s good that you went for a walk. Hi, all. We couldn’t go swimming as the center is closed due to the H vac system being down and they are waiting for a part. So no telling when they will be open. Luckily I was able to walk and ride my bike. Tonight my son is making soy glazed tofu on the grill and vegetable lo mein. DH is getting last night’s leftovers.0
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@trooworld Sorry about the migraine. I think I made that Skinnytaste recipe. Hi, all. The recreation center is open but without AC and the pool is closed. I’m not working out without AC. Our plans are to go to Target after breakfast. I’ll workout on the bike and walk outside if it’s not too hot. Dinner tonight is pork chops with peach sauce (ATK recipe), rice and squash.0
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Morning all, I did better yesterday, but not great. I think all the homemade Ice cream is gone..LOL
No exercise yesterday...
@trooworld Sorry about your migraine. I hope you catch it in time. Do you know what causes you to be low? Sometimes I just need some food (not sugar) LOL real food. Sometimes I just cry and I don't know why. I hope you feel better soon.
@fabgeekmom I wouldn't work without AV either. Good thing you have equipment at home. I guess that's why I like my treadmill..but I need to just get on it.
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@cbabie I know what you mean about the ice cream. That’s hard to resist. I was glad when all the cake was gone!1
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@trooworld I’m sorry you are not feeling good. Hi, all. The recreation center has AC but the pool is closed because the chemicals are off due to the center not having AC. Hopefully it will be opened next week. Tonight is steak night. The temperature is cooler again so I will go for a walk. And of course, workout on the bike.0
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Morning all, I did better yesterday, I did some stretching of my hips..Kids helped..LOL. I made pork chops on the grill with corn on the cob, but I ate the meatloaf left overs. I don't really eat pork, (holds my water). It will be hot again today so no walking outside..
@fabgeekmom Glad the AC is back on...at least you know you can get in the pool next week. We don't eat steak alot, my DH can't digest it well. But I have other carnivores. LOL So we eat it once in awhile. Enjoy you walk tonight.
@gemwolf110 Happy Friday to you as well!!!
@trooworld Sorry about the migraine. Hope it stops. Yea on keeping on track with your nutrition!! I just make Vanilla. I am thinking about trying other things. My sister will tell you, I am not creative with my food or really anything. I can eat the same thing over and over..I am BORING. LOL. I have a Bullet Ice cream maker that uses frozen bananas etc I started looking at different recipes for that too.. Time to get back to creative.
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Did better yesterday, still no walk.LOL. Didn't sleep well, but up a at it. We are having either goulash or spaghetti.
@trooworld oh wow a rat...I am not sure I could have gotten in my car again. I have had a bad experience with a mouse..(won't elaborate) and I want nothing to do with rodents. I guess that is why I am afraid of dogs too..LOL. So sorry about the expenses..NOT FUN. I hope you get your work done and and still have time to enjoy your weekend.
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@trooworld That’s terrible about your car! I’m glad you got over your migraine. @cbabie I’m sorry you didn’t sleep well last night. Hopefully tonight you will sleep better. Also sorry about the heat. That makes exercise hard. Hi, all. I went to the recreation center today and worked out on the recumbent elliptical. It was my first time in a long time. I’m waiting for the pool to be ready. Tonight my son grilled some chicken and made coleslaw. We also had corn on the cob which was good.0
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@trooworld urhh that is awful about car. Mice can do damage, can’t imagine what a rat can do! That does sound like an expensive day! Hope your migraine is better.
@fabgeekmom how was the elliptical? Sounds like you had a good dinner!
@cbabie hope you got better sleep tonight and that’s it’s not too hot for a walk today.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! Yesterday was a busy one! Went with my works hiking club to a backpacking class they held. Hiked 1.6 miles to the camp and 1.6 miles back. I learned a lot! I’m hoping to get a basic backpack and gear together to start going on their backpacking trips in the future. I still have to get in better shape to handle some of their trips. A group of them made it a weekend trip on top of the class. I didn’t stay overnight to camp 🏕️ still have to get a tent or hammock and all the other necessities to do so. As well as find a dog sitter.
Plans for today are church, Zumba, finish up my presentation for my class, and get laundry and food ready for the week. Now that I have my permanent crown on I can get back to eating normal again.
What is everyone up to this weekend? Hopefully you all are getting to enjoy the weather! Welcome to June ☀️
~Missy
Tracked: Day 26 days and counting
Calories: No for yesterday
Exercise: hiked yesterday, Zumba today
Weight
GW: 110-120 lbs
CW: 212.3 lbs
HW: 228.81 -
"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." – Robert Louis Stevenson
@cbabie I don't like rodents either. Have you been making healthy choices with food?
@fabgeekmom Soon you'll be able to get back into the pool.
@gemwolf110 The backpacking sounds like fun.
@trooworld Did you walk around the lake? Yuck on the rat
Well today I got back to action. I only tracked 3 days last week. Still did my sunshine stroll but in other exercise was basically non-existent. By the end of the week I had got into hot dogs and popcorn. I lost 0.1 lbs Which shocked me. Sometimes I think weight hides and then shows up the following week when you have good habits. lol
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@gemwolf110 I like the elliptical, especially since I can workout while sitting. It really is low intensity but I can get my heart rate up. That hike sounded enjoyable even though I know I would not be able to do it. You had a busy day. I hope you enjoyed it. @trooworld I’m glad you are feeling better. The restaurant experience really sucked. It’s a shame to pay for bad food and service. But it happens. @theslightedgeforever It’s good that you got back into the routine. That’s good that you lost weight. Hi, all. Today was a good day. I went for a walk and rode my bike. DH and I ate lunch on the patio. My daughter came over and cooked dinner.0
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fabgeekmom wrote: »@gemwolf110 I like the elliptical, especially since I can workout while sitting. It really is low intensity but I can get my heart rate up. That hike sounded enjoyable even though I know I would not be able to do it. You had a busy day. I hope you enjoyed it. @trooworld I’m glad you are feeling better. The restaurant experience really sucked. It’s a shame to pay for bad food and service. But it happens. @theslightedgeforever It’s good that you got back into the routine. That’s good that you lost weight. Hi, all. Today was a good day. I went for a walk and rode my bike. DH and I ate lunch on the patio. My daughter came over and cooked dinner.
I did! Last weekends hike was a bit much. 5 miles and the last mile was a struggle. Yesterday’s was much shorter and it was relaxing. Something about being out in nature is therapeutic.
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Happy Monday All! Short week this week. Have family in town so taking some time off for a staycation. Should be fun to see them and just relax. Still have to squeeze time in to get my class assignments done. There’s quite a few due this week. I may only make it to one Zumba but will see. It’s also my birthday week so there will be some celebrating 🥳
@theslightedgeforever yes I think the weight does hide too. It’s sneaky like that.
@trooworld yikes that is pretty bad experience. Sounds like a lot of events happening in your area. Did you make it to the lake? Hope today’s a vet day for you!
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Morning all, I didn't eat too well yesterday, but I did get out for my walk. It's really hot here now. So I walked about 7:30, but I worked up a sweat and that was good. I am on another challenge for the next 2 weeks, it's do one thing of some kind of meditation and one movement exercise each day. I have an accountability partner, meaning if I don't do my 2 things we get zero points and we lose...so...I made myself go on that walk yesterday. LOL It's called M&M. LOL.
@trooworld, wow you had a crazy weekend. I am glad that you have a positive attitude and you got your walking pad out. I pulled out the remote to my treadmill...to "remind" me I need to use it today.
@gemwolf110 enjoy your "staycation". I loved your picture of Monday post..
@fabgeekmom I would love to eat lunch on our patio...but our patio has the trampoline for the kids on it, and my swing..LOVE to swing..we do have our patio table out on the cool deck with an umbrella, I need to "make" myself get out more. thank you for the reminder to enjoy sitting outside.
@theslightedgeforever You just needed a staycation...LOL. Is that what you call a morning walk? Sunshine stroll? I guess I should call mine a Sunset stroll? glad you are back on track today..
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@cbabie I'm glad you have an accountability partner. Good for you for walking in the heat. I think I need something. Yes, sunshine stroll is my morning walk.
@trooworld Yaaay on your walking pad I'm glad your foot is feeling better. I read today that California and AZ are going to be hit by a heatwave soon. Maintain is better than gain.
@gemwolf110 Enjoy your staycation. Loved the graphics
@fabgeekmom I can't stand the elliptical. My legs start hurting and cramping after about 2 min in. Ours is not the sitting kind though. I love being outside whether to eat or read. Just not when it's hot or the mosquitos are bothering me.
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@gemwolf110 Enjoy your family and happy birthday week! @trooworld That’s good that
you got your walking pad up. It’s nice being able to exercise in your own house when you can’t get out. Your food sounded good. @theslightedgeforever I can only do the seated elliptical. I also love being outside. Hi, all. Today has been busy starting with grocery shopping after breakfast. I walked before lunch and worked out on the bike afterwards. Tonight I air fried some salmon and roasted some green beans. Also had boiled potatoes. Dark Hershey kisses for dessert.1 -
@trooworld I’m sorry about the weight gain. The pasta meal probably was the culprit. But you have a plan. It’s important to keep that in mind. Hi, all. The pool is still closed. I called and found out that a part came in and it’s being worked on. DH said I went for a walk. It’s hotter today but not as hot as it’ll be later in the summer. Lunch is leftover salmon and dinner is burgers, fries and salad.0
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@fabgeekmom Your dinner sounded really good. Hopefully the pool will open soon.
@trooworld I thought you were trying to gain weight because of your surgery. I gain weight when I eat tuna. So when I had official weigh in days before I would never eat tuna the day before. lol Hmm now I'm craving tuna.
@gemwolf110 I think I missed your bday. Happy Birthday.
I got in some walking today and then another walk at the mall. Plus some stretching.1 -
Afternoon all, I am on the run again. I have been on this screen forever and never typed. I didn't do the treadmill, I did stretches instead, my back and hips have been so tight and I don't want to be out of commission again. LOL. Eating was awful as I didn't cook dinner and we ate whatever we could find.
@trooworld Sorry about the weight gain. I bet your excited as you are completing another step in the process. I hope it doesn't get hotter than it is here right now. You can just stand outside and sweat!!
@fabgeekmom I agree with @theslightedgeforever your consistency is always noticed and brings hope. Glad the pool will be fixed soon.
@theslightedgeforever No I didn't get on the treadmill. Does throwing a 40 lb kid and a 32lb kid on a pile of stuff animals count as a workout? I think my heart rate got up..LOL. good to see you back closing those rings.. :
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