I personally have not felt like posting. Mostly because I'm trying to regain my footing on my nutrition.
Yesterday, my 3 day refresh (a beachbody 3 day nutrition program) arrived. As I've mentioned, I've done this several times in my life and it really helps get me on track eating the right portions and foods. IT also helps me be regular in my BMs (which is something i struggle with when I'm not eating enough fiber).

So, I made a plan for today, which follows the 3 Day refresh, but plan to actually start the 3 days on Sunday -

WOrkouts are going well. I have an MRI for my right shoulder on the 16th (SOOO looking forward to the doctors read out on that. the pain is ridiculous.)

Well, seeing as though I am no master of maintenance, nor have I reached my goal weight, and have yo-yo'd from 5-20 pounds from where I want to be, take this with a big old pile of salt lol.
I do NOT meal plan. I find with my ADHD, the time and effort involved, then trying to keep up with it, just doesn't happen. I tried Paprika for a bit, thought it was great, but that didn't last long. Same for meal prepping.
So, my method (which does result in feeling satiated and losing steadily when I can stick to it) is thus:

• Focus on protein - reduce carbs. Higher protein/fats keeps me feeling full, even quite full, rather than having to battle the hangries all day (which I am not good at - at all).
• I try to preplan that night's dinner, I will enter that into my tracker, along with my morning creamer in my coffee. Then, drinks, dessert, lunch and snacks can fit into what is left.
• I keep "easy" snacks on hand (cheese, nuts, olives, pickles)
• I buy and freeze pre-made meals for the days I'm not up to cooking or have to go to the office for lunch. I get mine through Chef Eatz, they're only in the SE US but the highest quality ones I have found that are real food and not swimming in sauces and piled in salt.
• I bought a little chest freezer so I could stock up on things like frozen veggies and meats (some of that for budgetary reasons too), and this way I only have to make a quick stop at the grocery store for things I ran out of that week or for fresh stuff like greens. Not having to face down a huge shopping list makes me more likely to eat at home rather than put it off and order in too much.

Friday
Workout: 6 miles CT, 2m walk
Weigh In: 108.9 lbs (ugh)
Nutrition: Good (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)

This Week's Daily Goals
(asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (James 5) ******
2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily.***
3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day. *****
4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.*****
5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. ****

CeeBeeSlim wrote: »

Have any of you ever used a coach to reach your fitness goals? Would you - if $ wasn’t a factor?

Personally, I would try it (if it was free) because I like getting feedback from another perspective with new ideas.

Monday
Workout: 6 miles CT, 2m walk
Weigh In: 106.7 lbs
Nutrition: Acceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)

This Week's Daily Goals
(asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (1 Peter 3) **
2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily.*
3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day. **
4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.*
5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. *

MaryM6316 wrote: »

Hi everyone. I hope this group is accepting new members. I have yet to figure out how mfp communities work and have been left disappointed with zero interaction. (Other than random men wanting to be friends) not looking for that, just want an accountability group to keep me on track. I've done noom for a year and am not renewing. Logging has helped me reach and maintain my final goal but the comminuty is where I got the support. Hope I have landed in the right place. 🤞

This group has stayed at least minimally active for a while now, although like many groups tends to go up and down.
Another group I have been a part of long before they moved to MFP is the BLC (Biggest Loser Challenge) which has a team (the Power Prism Panthers) who are more focused on maintenance and personal goals than some of the other teams, although there are teams that are more challenge focused, etc, so whatever your "flavor" is there's probably a team for you. Their fall round just started last week, but the Registration link is here which should open at some point for the next round (or they may let a late comer in - that's outside my realm though lol) https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/140750-the-blc-biggest-loser-challenge-registration-team

Welcome to the group!

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Today is my "in office" day, which - on the one hand isn't the worst thing, at least it's only once a week, but when there is little to no reason for you to keep this chair warm rather than the one at home (where I don't have to deal with commuting, scheduling doggos, and can utilize breaks or down time to get stuff done....) I tend to still be a little grumpy about it. Having to get up EXTRA early just to beat the worst of the traffic doesn't help, but even leaving the house at 6:30 a few areas are starting to back up.
Took the baby bike in today though (Z125) so at least it made the ride in a bit more fun lol. That thing is such a hoot.

I have also had a Food Plan coach for 2 months. But I found it TOOO hard to follow her food plan. I'm sure it would have resulted in weight loss but, I couldn't eat the foods (and cook for my family). It just didn't work for me.


I have also done "Breanne Freeman/ BFIT" which has workouts (loved) and Nutrition (provided, with swaps, all in the right macros and calories) but again- the nutrition was "eat this for breakfast" this for lunch...and HOW in the heck am I supposed to feed the rest of my family. I"m sure it works for individuals who don't have others to feed. But it was too much for me.

the Food Freedom doesn't want me to track or weigh in but to go off of AM I HUNGRY? if so you should eat. AM I NOT HUNGRY? (Normally I answer NO) THen food isn't going to solve your problem sherry, right? (Right, that sucks big time). So what is your exact problem (I'm out of work and typing on Myfitnesspal at work instead of doing my job. I feel a little guilty and ashamed of this behavior). Well, I get that, so What COULD you be doing instead of 1) eating food that you're not hungry for and 2) typing on social media sites? What could you be doing that would be more3 work related? (taking a LinkedIN training course could work) How bout you try that.

HoneyBadger302 wrote: »

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/140750-the-blc-biggest-loser-challenge-registration-team

Great ! Its always great to see other options that are available.