NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL

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  • gemwolf110
    gemwolf110 Posts: 1,506 Member
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    Hope everyone had a wonderful day!
  • trooworld
    trooworld Posts: 6,776 Member
    @fabgeekmom Oh yes, coffee first! LOL I'm glad you didn't have to do much for the big day. I hope you enjoyed it.

    @cbabie I hope it turned out fantastic. And yes, that menu was a lot of work but luckily, my husband did everything but the Amish noodles, the pie, and the chantilly cream! Thank you, I hope you had fun yesterday!

    Hi all. The food came out really well. I had one plate with my favorite foods and nothing I don't like "to be polite." I'm satisfied with the way I ate. It was nice to spend time with my SIL and MIL and husband. We watched a movie and laughed. Today, we are going to Macy's to return something and I think my husband will get a few things. I'm not buying anything until after my surgery when I start shrinking.

    Water yesterday: 15 oz

    My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"
  • fabgeekmom
    fabgeekmom Posts: 646 Member
    @trooworld That was good that you only ate what you liked and only one plate. And your DH helped with the preparation. Hi, all. I was mindful of what I ate last night but still ate too much. Tonight we are going back for leftovers. A neighbor gave my cousin and her DH a side of beef and her DH is going to grill it. Today is a swim day.
  • cbabie
    cbabie Posts: 1,663 Member
    Morning all, Yesterday was full of good food and family. I ate way too much, but I was mindful and only had one serving of everything. My 17 yr old grandson cooked most of the food and it was delicious. He evidently likes to cook and asked his mom if he could do it this year. She made a couple of dishes, but mostly all by him...I did ride my bike yesterday, used more tension and my knee hurt most of the day. Not sure if it was the bike or not, but it felt good to ride. So I don't regret it.

    @fabgeekmom Thank you, I love that you are going back for left overs and grilling out. Enjoy your swim day.

    @trooworld Yea on the food. Sounds like you went with a plan and it worked!! Glad you watched a movie that made you laugh. Laughing is good for the body and mind!!!

    cbabie
  • fabgeekmom
    fabgeekmom Posts: 646 Member
    @cbabie That’s great that your grandson did the cooking! You might want to ride the bike without tension. Tomorrow I’ll ride the bike.
  • trooworld
    trooworld Posts: 6,776 Member
    @fabgeekmom Yes indeed. We had leftovers yesterday as well. Today, we will probably have more. Enjoy your swim.

    @cbabie I'm glad you had a nice Thanksgiving. Good job with the mindfulness. Wow, your grandson is impressive! Good job with the bike. Yeah I ate only one plate but honestly, it was a big plate lol. But I have no regrets. Laughing is good for the body and mind!

    Hi all. I had a good day yesterday. We went for coffee in the morning and then attempted to go to the mall. BUT...mission not accomplished: the line to get into the mall parking lot was taking forever and I had something to do at 4 so we gave up and will try again today. After my 4 pm appointment, we went for a drink and appetizers at a restaurant that we had heard about. Apparently, we didn't hear much about it because we didn't know it was a vegan restaurant! But it was really good and I would go back. Today, lots of running around. I plan on going to the art supply store for Small Business Saturday.

    Water yesterday: 15 oz

    My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"
  • cbabie
    cbabie Posts: 1,663 Member
    Morning all, I went to the outdoor mall here yesterday, but only to go to Joanns....lines were terrible. Took baby girl and told her to stay with me...LOL. we had a good time. Tried 3 times to buy new outdoor lights yesterday, 2 times the stores cancelled, but 3rd store a charm. LOL. Today we are take the kids to Enchanted Island, rides for them. So another busy day, but that just makes you want to enjoy home more. LOL

    @fabgeekmom Yes you're right about the tension. I always want to do the most and have to high of goals...therefore not meeting them. so baby steps. Hope you enjoyed your ride.

    @trooworld enjoy your day today, helping small businesses. LOL glad you liked the restaurant even though it was vegan. LOL.

    cbabie
  • fabgeekmom
    fabgeekmom Posts: 646 Member
    @trooworld I’m not one for shopping, especially on holiday weekends! That’s crazy waiting to get in the mall parking lot! I hope you have better luck today. That’s funny about the restaurant being vegan. But good that you enjoyed the meal. @cbabie The enchanted island sounds fun. I bet the kids will enjoy that. I’m glad you got your lights. Hi, all. Last night was fun. I ate too much. The steak was good. I did limit my dessert to one serving of pecan pie and one gingerbread cookie. My cousin gave me steak and turkey to take home. She tried to give me pie but I said no. DS is making chill and DD is bringing salad. I’m getting back into my healthy eating habits. I’ll ride the bike as it is cold today. 37 degrees now!
  • trooworld
    trooworld Posts: 6,776 Member
    @cbabie Oh gosh, I can only imagine. I hope you guys had fun at Enchanted Island, that sounds interesting. That's true, it makes you appreciate downtime lol. Thank you and yes, we did enjoy that restaurant (surprisingly lol).

    @fabgeekmom I don't do a lot of shopping but sometimes, I enjoy it. Thanks. I'm glad dinner was good. Good plan to get back to healthy eating! Wow, 37, that IS cold!

    @theslightedgeforever Missing you and your insights. I hope you are well.

    Hi all. We went back to Macy's in the morning yesterday and it was like night and day, we had no problems getting in or parking. DH was able to get what he needed and I was able to return the stuff for my MIL and myself. I went to a coffee shop and did a lot of reading and people-watching. There was a lot to see as it was very busy around the area for Small Business Saturday. I wish I had brought my camera as there were interesting people walking by the coffee shop. We went down to Little Italy to go to the art supply store and got what I needed from there. Then, we decided to go to one of the local restaurants for appetizers and drinks. I had an Aperol spritz, which is a really refreshing orange-flavored Italian alcoholic beverage. We got some meatballs and some calamari and it was fun. My knee was hurting all day yesterday, I had to use my cane the whole day.

    Water yesterday: 15 oz

    My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"
  • fabgeekmom
    fabgeekmom Posts: 646 Member
    @trooworld I guess everybody got their shopping done on Friday. It was good that you could do what you needed to do at the mall. The outing to Little Italy sounded like fun. That’s too bad about your knee. Hi, all. DH and I are going to the cottage so he can drain the water out of the tank so the pipes won’t freeze. I’m packing a lunch so we won’t have to go out to eat. We’re coming back and not staying the night. We’re eating at our daughter’s house tonight. She is having tilapia and a protein pasta with sauce. I’m not crazy about tilapia but all is good as I don’t have to prepare a meal. I have gotten back on track after my two days of decadent eating.
  • gemwolf110
    gemwolf110 Posts: 1,506 Member
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    This year is flying by! Last month of the year already. Have 3 more weeks left of class then freedom for 3 ish months. Hope everyone had a great weekend!

    ~Missy
  • trooworld
    trooworld Posts: 6,776 Member
    @fabgeekmom Yes, I think so. Little Italy was a lot of fun. I hope all went well at the cottage. Yay for getting back on track!

    @gemwolf110 Hi Missy! Nice to "see" you. How are your pups? I'm glad your class is almost over.

    Hi all. I had to use my cane again yesterday. We did a lot of walking around. We parked down by the embarcadero (down by the water) and walked around a little there and then walked up to Little Italy and walked around. Then we went and walked around in our favorite neighborhood. It hurt to be on my feet so for dinner, I just made air fryer french fries + these frozen seasoned chicken pieces from Sam's Club that are really good. They aren't breaded, just seasoned.

    Water yesterday: 15 oz

    My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"
  • theslightedgeforever
    theslightedgeforever Posts: 2,355 Member
    Hi all. Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. When I saw one post with all the dogs I knew that had to be Missy. lol

    I've lost an average of 3 lbs this last 10 days so that's a good thing. I have to change my mindset about waiting for the other shoe to drop. I'm trying to change my habits a bit at a time. So they stick.

  • fabgeekmom
    fabgeekmom Posts: 646 Member
    @gemwolf110 It was good to hear from you. I know you’re looking forward to having time off. @trooworld The cane is really handy. I use mine all the time. It’s always nice to be near water. Your Sam’s Club meal sounded good. @theslightedgeforever A 3 pound weight loss is good! You’re doing great changing habits gradually. Hi, all. I went to the recreation center and saw a sign saying that the pool was closed due to extremely low pool deck temperatures. That means the water is even colder. So I went home and rode my bike. We had the meatballs from last week for dinner. I had to make more sauce. Next time I’ll double the sauce.
  • trooworld
    trooworld Posts: 6,776 Member
    @theslightedgeforever lol yes it was Missy. I hope you had a good Thanksgiving as well. Congrats on your 3 lb loss, that's great! A bit at a time is the way to go instead of all at once.

    @fabgeekmom Yes, it is handy. I find it very peaceful and relaxing to be near the water. The meal was good. That's too bad about the pool, hopefully, it warms up soon. Good job pivoting to the bike!

    Hi all. The reality that my surgery is 17 days away is hitting me now. It will really start hitting me harder when I have to do the liquid diet on the 10th of Dec. I will survive the liquid diet, that's what I keep telling myself lol. We had butter chicken from Sam's Club with some broccoli mixed in for dinner last night. It's a very easy meal and we like it.

    Water yesterday: 87.7 oz

    My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"
  • fabgeekmom
    fabgeekmom Posts: 646 Member
    @trooworld I can understand that you are nervous about surgery. Easy meals are always good. Hi, all. It’s still really cold. DH and I went to Sam’s Club this morning. It was the first time DH was able to go. DS is making a pork stew tonight. It’s good that I don’t have to cook. I’m listening to the Cher memoir which is really interesting.
  • trooworld
    trooworld Posts: 6,776 Member
    @fabgeekmom Yes, I agree. That's good your DH could go to Sam's Club with you. Yay for not having to cook! I'm glad you are enjoying the audiobook.

    Hi all. I hate this time around the holidays at work because I can't concentrate and don't feel like working lol. I didn't sleep very well last night, I woke up at 3:30 am and didn't bother going back to sleep since my alarm goes off at 4.

    Water yesterday: 67.7 oz

    My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"
  • theslightedgeforever
    theslightedgeforever Posts: 2,355 Member
    @fabgeekmom Oh meatballs sound good. I should make some of those. I'm trying to do small habits. Still not where I want to be but that would be perfection probably. I don't like cold weather.

    @trooworld Just enjoy these last few weeks before your surgery.

    I'm having stiffness in my hip. I need to do more stretching.

    I tried to do mini trampoline today but could only do 5 minutes and basically jogged and stepped on it and no jumping. It hurt my knee when I landed. So I got off and switched to dancing.



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