morenin wrote: »

A little bit frustrated today. Even when I keep my calories under control, my weight bounces up and down. Today it was almost back to 220 lb. even though I've been watching my calories! Tomorrow is weigh in day, and I suspect I will be up, regardless of what I do. It makes me feel out of control, and like I shouldn't try.

You're not alone with being frustrated... we've ALL had those days after stepping on the scale! Our bodies just retain weight depending on the amount of salt in processed food (or even the little we may use in our clean eating). My weight this week has also been bouncing around - up and down. Some days I've been good in drinking a lot of water which flushes fat out of my system... other days not! Don't lose heart and hope, my friend!

bethanie0825
Day - Friday
PW 257
CW 258

19Shmoo69
Sunday
P. W. 245
C. W. 241

@morenin There are no requirements to post or keep up here, no worries! Please don't stress about that. As far as the scale goes, it's fickle! Try to pay attention to your NSVs (non-scale victories). I encourage you to keep track of your NSVs so that when the scale DOES go up, you can look back at your NSVs and be proud of your progress. I have a journal I keep mine in as well as I keep them on my phone in the Notes app. My NSVs can be very simple but things I am proud of: ordered a grain bowl for lunch, had a small frozen yogurt instead of a large. Or, they can be bigger: climbed a mountain!

@865jessica Congrats on the loss!

@lislisa123 AWESOME!!! Congratulations! You really are doing great.

@19shmoo69 Wow, Darren, you are really handy, aren't you? That's awesome! I'm sure that will come in handy in the winter. And congrats on the loss!

@baodell17724 Congrats on the loss!

Hi all. My husband and I were out and about the whole day. By the time dinner rolled around, I realized the kitchen was a mess and I did not want to both clean the kitchen and cook and my DH refused to clean the kitchen. So, we got pizza. Today will be another busy day. I'm meeting a friend for coffee, going grocery shopping, then going to a bookstore for a book discussion and more coffee. I'm going to try to do some crafting today. Yesterday, I did manage to make a Halloween craft.
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Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 146.6
CW: 146.4

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Sleepygirl79
Sunday
SW 232.2
PW:227.2
CW: 227.2

No movement for another week.

Sorry folks, I am playing catch-up once again.

@19shmoo69 your pup is so cute!! I'm liking that you can post pictures, that's a great firewood shed.

@katmary71 love your pictures, is that in a yoga studio? I'm so glad that your charity event went well! I love days when I can just putter♥️

@trooworld it sounds like they are being very thorough before your surgery. That is very interesting that they take your gallbladder out if there are any stones. The aftercare also sounds very thorough, sounds like you are in good hands! I too am enjoying the cooler weather, it's nice to put on hoodies! Really hope that physical therapy helps! That's a lot, 4 to 6 times a week. Thanks for the reminder, I need to book my shots :-).

@TeresaW2024 I love how you and your sister support each other in the good, the bad and the booze🤣.

@DrewsAnna those bagels look delicious!

@txcritter i'm so glad that training is going well with Diesel! Sounds like Diesel reverted to a little hearding behavior. I have to watch for that with Ty, when she was a couple months old she nipped at my calves a couple of times, I definitely don't want that around my grandkids.

@Cornanda that's great that your son was able to move out. How are you doing?

I did not have a stellar week for tracking. I did a bunch of meal prep yesterday, I have a couple more things to get done today so I won't have an excuse for picking up food on the way home from training. I went with my daughter this morning to a Penjing workshop. Instead of giving each other gifts of things we do something where we can go spend time together. So this was my daughter's birthday present this year. I'm not very artistic but it turned out OK lol.
I am still an amazing sleeper, I wake up to over 700 activity points every morning🤣. MFP says it is a Fitbit problem and Fitbit is saying absolutely nothing.
On to a new week, my goal is to get back to tracking!

@trooworld - His leaving probably does not. He had to eat my healthy meals and keep snacks in his room. I hope that PT will help your knee, and glad you have things moving on the surgery.

@morenin- I've been there many times and it doesn't feel good. When I tell myself that I am a healthier person for exercising and eating healthier- focus on my overall health- then I don't get as upset when the scale is stuck. Different things work for different people though.

@865jessica - Yay protein. Glad you are feeling better.

@lislisa123 - congrats! That's amazing!

@19shmoo69 - I think your shed looks awesome!

@DrewsAnna - Yum!

@laurelfit57 - I'm doing well thank you for asking, I was a bit up and down before he left because I get emotional about endings, but now I'm just happy for him. It is a great idea to spend time together. I'm going to keep that in mind for my two.

@teresaw2024- Sounds like Maggie is being dramatic. Dogs are good at that. How is her leg doing? I'm glad the pastor went along with your requests.


Wishing everyone a good week!

Lisa

Weigh in day: Friday
PW: 264
CW: 263

I was on vacation and forgot sorry

Congrats to the whole team achieving 2nd place by pounds and 3rd place by percentage! A special shout-out goes to @megnolia82 @maryirisfroehlich and @lislisa123 for leading the way!!! WOO HOO!

@TeresaW2024 Thank you! I was looking at the BCAN but then my husband and I were watching reviews on YouTube and I think I will get the 350Pro Jumpsport afterall. I'll just have to wait until January when I get more money from work for fitness equipment. I hope your mom sticks with the new diet. That's good she likes it. Thanks! Poor Maggie. She's used to being an only child! LOL

@laurelfit57 Yes, and I really appreciate the thoroughness. Yeah, the other place woudn't check for stones or take my gallbladder out. The new place said that there is an increased risk for gallstones after the surgery because of the rapid weightloss and once you have them, you can't get rid of them so that's why they check. It was really nice here yesterday: misting and cool. I almost had to wear a light jacket! Lol Oh no, sorry, 4 to 6 times total, once a week for the physical therapy. Yes, that would have been a lot lol. That's good you meal prepped setting yourself up for success. What's a Penjing workshop? That's good you spend time with each other. I heard Google is getting rid of part of the Fitbit line: https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/google-just-killed-off-fitbit-smartwatches-and-nobody-should-be-surprised

@Cornanda Ah I see. Thank you! Have a great week, too!

@Katmary71 So did @laurelfit57 maybe it was the way I worded it lol. I did not go to water aerobics but it was because my husband dragged me all around town lol. I will post my Halloween craft below. I love it! The booktalk at the bookstore was really fun. It was very community-oriented: everyone seemed to know everyone else and they were very friendly. I loved it! You've been busy (as usual!)! Good job with the challenge.

@davors19 I hope you enjoyed your vacation, good job losing even after a vacation!

Hi all. My new surgery center sent me a tracking app to use (Baritastic, it is specific to bariatric patients). I am tracking 100% honestly and I can see why I've been gaining weight. I started using it on Saturday: 2,787 cals was my total. Sun: 2,364 cals. Today should be better. Weekends have been bad lately as far as eating goes as sometimes we go out for a beer and there is usually some sort of dessert or pizza. I made chili in the Instant Pot last night for dinner, it came out really well. I used dried beans. I also made beer bread which was really good. I've made that before, it's a favorite.
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Weigh In Sunday: Sept 15
SW 175
PW 167.8
CW 168.6

I am sorry it's late. I got busy yesterday and forgot.

@Cornanda Maggie is doing very well and wants to run and jump so bad. We go for her final 12-week check up and I’m really hoping the surgeon says she can resume her life. She also has a grooming appointment for Wednesday because she has NEVER looked so bad.

@Katmary71 You need to jump on the rebounder bandwagon!! I’m glad Asher is so relaxed. I know you are, too.

@trooworld Congratulations on deciding to go with the JumpSport 350 Pro!! It's a bummer you must wait, but it won’t be long. After the surgery, rebounding will be a great addition to your life. How does your husband feel about your surgery? He is going to be losing his eating and drinking buddy to a large extent. Is he on board and supportive? I sure hope so! Such a cute Halloween lantern!


Good morning! I’m about to leave to take Joe to his primary care doctor. I’m sure she will give him the flu shot today. There's not much going on today after that. I need to make a menu for the week and get my Walmart order put in. I am loving having my groceries ordered. I have stepped into Walmart in over a month. Have a great day!

I don't know what my problem is. I want to quit. Hunter's husband's job gets them a good discount at a private health club, so Hunter added me onto their family plan. They do daycare in 2 hour blocks, so she signed Byron & Brayden up for this evening from 5:00 to 7:00 so she and I can swim laps. I don't want to go. But I know I need to. Fingers crossed my swimsuit still fits...

Sorry about the pessimism. It's the MDD & ADHD fighting in my brain.