@Aalley5 I am loving this challenge also!! I'm learning so much more in a deeper way. Keeping in mind I've had 2 courses on labels, we can always learn more. The more I read about "added ingredients" the more it hits me to go back to eating "only the outer edge of the grocery store" as I was taught by Mrs Page in the 8th or 9th grade!! She said "Eat like you do your grandparent houses." I never forgot that!! I'm cooking more and more and loving food even more so in a healthier way.

I had to ask myself after the Spring 5% Why am I here? I've been steady with my weight for the most part within 10 lbs for a number of years. BUT am I really healthy? The answer of course is NO I AM NOT!! I had reach deep inside of myself to figure what was really important to me? In the past 5 weeks I've gone from 180.9 to 179.0 almost 2 lbs. I WANT this streak to be one that continues or even improves.

Good Morning Airport Friends:

I hope you are all doing well this morning. Today is Tuesday and I am feeling decently. I am a bit tired, but I will be alright. Today we are still working on Home policies. Which is nice because a lot of the states are all similar to Michigan in regards to their home policies. Today our temp is supposed to be up to 104 or 105. So there will be no walking Chloe at all today. Possibly even a rare outside. We do have a pool outside for her that we filled last night. It is a wading pool so not real deep. I am hoping it will help because sometimes she does not like to come inside.

@aalley5 - I agree, but most of us don't know how to really read a label. Like I know what it says, but how does it correlate to our daily allotment? I think that is something we need to teach people. That would really help. I do see the social aspect as well being a good thing. People do need a place to unload their frustrations.
@Dianedoessmiles1 - I am doing a lot better at eating healthier. I definitely pay attention to what the label says. That is so good. You are doing amazing.
@Kurtize - What I have trouble figuring out is how it relates to my daily allowance. Like when to have a larger portion of protein or how to make sure my sodium is not lumped all into one meal. That is what I need help with.

Well I hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday.

Tabatha

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@tabatha_cain, That's what this week challenge is all about, Learning How to Read a food label. I agree about the social aspect. Not in every post.
You said I think that is something we need to teach people. It's not so much about teaching anyone, it's more about getting people to actually do something about their health.
Anyone can look up how to read a label. I typed in How to read a nutrition label and this is what popped up first.

Hi Everyone, This challenge is unusual because 3 of the OALs were in the hospital and had extended illnesses at the same time. @hicim705 (Heidi), stepped in to research and write the challenge. I can tell you that can be a full time job in itself. I love the detailed information she gave us. I often wonder how many of our members actually read the challenge details.

Kaliswalker often will start a thread about the LTGL where people can ask questions and chat specifically about the topic. I will start a thread where we can discuss Label Reading so you all can ask questions and chat and share information.

This chat can also be used for that purpose. As a reminder, if anyone has a suggestion for a new topic, send MFP mail to me, @hicim705, @ladyluk1, or @Dianedoessmiles1.

@Kurtize could you also please share the nutrient label on the feed Ceri created today?
🏷 We Are What We Eat! Know What You Are Eating! Sharing Information About Food Labels

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10922607/we-are-what-we-eat-know-what-you-are-eating-sharing-information-about-food-labels#latest

It'd be so neat to see how other members not on the same team are utilizing the info.

@Tabatha_Cain, YO!! I can't imagine 104/5!! NOOOOO TY TY TY TY!! Today's high was in the mid 70s tomorrow HOPEFULLY OUR LAST hot day (82) To you that'd be delightful to me it's TORTURE!! DId Chloe get to play in the pool? Oscar is a VERY HIGH Energy kitty (He's a ginger and ALSO Siamese which explains why!) He's also extremely smart making him quite entertaining, but he's BORED A LOT!! I am always trying new things for him. It wears him down if I am interactive with him more, which does eat up time, but awwwww he's cute, but at times it's frustrating also. LOL Izzy is not at all an energy kitty, she's a total lap kitty!! A sweet old lady kitty whose only goal in life is to sleep on my lap which of course, I am fine with when I am sitting down!! Have you looked on youtube to see how to read labels and balance macros? I'm putting a link on the link above to @Kurtize and ALL of us about this. You'll find more in regards to this. I am WEAK on my protein so last night thanks to the feed we have on PS4L I was able to see quite a bit of info. I think It may of Kurtize or it may of been @Eclipsedagain who put up info on this topic or both of them. etc. But I LOVE THIS LTGL!! I THOUGHT I knew a lot about labels,, hmmm yeah I DID NOT and DO NOT!! WOOHOO I love growing in knowledge which is POWER! LOL I need to look at other teams more. It's been a bit since I've dropped by on PS4L we have always have a joke/meme feed and I'd strongly encourage this on other teams it's where our social aspect clearly comes into play!! Oh we get to laughing so hard on it, which is the intended purpose! We started this feed during the pangdangitall. We all were slipping into a depressive/hopeless state, this helped to kick us back up!
@aalley5 , I LOVED reading through that also!! And now also starting to look at the ingredients something I had been TRYING TO IGNORE when it's not healthy. Hmmm WHY DID I DO THAT??? We are what we eat! I can still eat well, and make the food myself. My recipe files (online) has GROWN SO MUCH!!
@Patti241 GOOD Day Patti!! How are you doing today? Have you been gaining knowledge also on the LTGL? Wish to share with us on the above link @Ceriusly1 has opened (See above the link with @Kurtize name.
@Ceriusly1 TY TY TY TY Ceri!!! LOVE the feed!!

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@Dianedoessmiles1 - Thanks! It would be great to see what others have learned about nutrition labels. I'm in! We can post there and copy the info into our team chat too.
@Tabatha_Cain - by reading and understanding food labels, you'll be able to control your diet better. It's defiantly a good way to get our weight under control. Yes, it's a struggle, that's why a lot of us need help. Here's the link again for what we've learned about food labels.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10922607/we-are-what-we-eat-know-what-you-are-eating-sharing-information-about-food-labels#latest
@patti241, glad you had a good day!

Good Morning Airport Friends:

I hope you are all doing well this morning. Today is Thursday and I cannot believe it is almost the end of the week. I saw the bariatric doctor and I am down 4.5 pounds in the last 3 months. I am so upset about that, however she did say that the closer we get to our goal weight the smaller the amount is to get off. Now she said to really work on strength training and core exercises as of course I complained about my belly fat. I showed her my belly and she said because of all my stretch marks I have over stretched the skin and it will not completely flatten as the elasticity is now gone from the over stretching, but that some of it may tighten up. She also said that sit-ups are not good for a person. It puts strain on your lower back, can damage the tailbone, and strains the neck because a lot of people use the hands behind the neck method and end up putting pressure of their neck instead of lifting with their core. So she recommended leg lifts and crunches but only high enough to feel a little pull in the upper abdomen. Those I can accomplish when I am on my 15 minute break at work. That would be awesome. I am going to start doing that. I am also going to bring up some of my weights into the office and use them in while training. I think it will definitely work. At least I hope so.

@aalley5 - Yes, Thank you. I did save that link to the chat. I will be getting in there and learning. I really appreciate the article as well.

Well I hope you all have a wonderful Thursday.

Tabatha

Good morning everyone.

Hope you had a great day, we had thunder and rain on and off but it has cooled temps.

Good Morning Airport Friends:

I hope you are all doing well this morning. Today is Friday. It is crazy that it is already the end of the week. Wow. This week has flown by. Today is supposed to be date night but with it being super hot again today there really is not much we can do. So I guess we will just play it by ear tonight. We should figure something out.

@aalley5 - Wow, what tracker do you have? Mine does not tell me how many calories I need to cut to lose weight for the week? I mean maybe if I adjusted some settings, but I did not know that was a thing.
@Dianedoessmiles1 - I am so glad you are feeling better as of yesterday. I am definitely watching videos and I do watch my salt intake for the most part as I have edema. If I have too much salt my hands swell and so do my feet and ankles. So I have to be careful with salt. I will be watching the videos as I need to find other things to eat. I am struggling to find a variety of foods I will eat.

Well I hope you all have a wonderful Friday.

Tabatha

Good morning everyone.

@Tabatha_Cain - I use MFP and Hackers online.
Here's an article about calorie deficit below.
Also, I've read your blog. Next time you visit your doc, ask about your calorie deficit. You obviously pay for that service? They should be making those things clear for you. Calorie deficit is a formula but different for all.

https://www.medicinenet.com/how_to_calculate_calorie_deficit_for_weight_loss/article.htm

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