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

Hope everyone had a wonderful day!

@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 That’s great that your grandson did the cooking! You might want to ride the bike without tension. Tomorrow I’ll ride the bike.

@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!"

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

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.

@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 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!"

@trooworld I hope by the time you read this you have had a better night’s sleep. It is hard to concentrate on anything when everyone is so excited about the holidays. I remember teaching at this time of year. @theslightedgeforever It looks like you are adjusting to your aches and pains and doing what you can. Dancing is good activity. Hi, all. I stayed home today as it was too cold to go out. I rode my bike. For lunch I made roasted red pepper and tomato soup to go with my sandwich. For dinner we had Skinnytaste turkey taco skillet from the website.

@theslightedgeforever Thanks. Stretching sounds like a good idea for your hip. Have you always had a mini trampoline or did you just get one? Sorry about all the pain.

@fabgeekmom Thank you. I woke up with condensation in my CPAP mask so I need to get this sleeve that keeps the hose warm. Yes, it's hard, and plus my surgery is coming up in two weeks so I'm extra excited and distracted! Good job with the bike! Sorry it's so cold. That sounds like a nice lunch and dinner.

@exoticaleathers Hello and welcome to the group!

Hi all. The hospital called yesterday right as I was about to leave work. They wanted to go over my medical history and give me instructions. I need to make some broths this weekend and freeze them for before and after my surgery.

Water yesterday: 65 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

@fabgeekmom You always have such good meals it seems. This week I am going to make some lentil tacos.

@exoticaleathers Welcome to the group. All of us I believe were former WW members at one time. I became pre-diabetic and had to start counting carbs. Now I'm pretty familiar on what I should eat so now I'm just tracking and counting calories.

@trooworld I've always had one but only use it about once a year when someone sends me a YouTube video. LOL I probably have just about every possible thing to help me lose weight. LOL

No formal exercise today as this is my grocery shopping day.

@fabgeekmom That's true! I start on Tuesday. I can have protein shakes 2-3 times a day, 1 packet of either cream of wheat or oatmeal (plain) made with almond milk 1 time a day, 1 cup of reduced-sodium broth 1 time a day, 1 cup of very loosely pureed soups (not cream of anything, I don't think and nothing that has noodles or rice in it not even pureed), unlimited sugar free beverages, 6 oz of sugar free yogurt (not with chunks of fruit in it) 1 time a day, and I think sugar free popsicles but I don't remember. The sample meal came out to 645 calories! You don't have to stop writing about what you are eating, don't worry, I have to actually smell and see people eating in real life which is 100% worse lol. But thank you for the thoughtfulness. How fun, a trip to NYC. I hope it was not for business but for pleasure!

@theslightedgeforever LOL I feel you on that, I've got a lot of stuff myself.

@cbabie Do you have arthritis in it? Hello, nice to see you! The time IS passing! A 3 day cleanse would still be hard because you need your energy to chase around those kids lol, but it would be a good jump start on things. I do have a good reason to stick with it. I'm going to hate it lol. @fabgeekmom is very sweet but it is unnecessary.

Hello all. My husband wants to take me out for a last hurrah. I've been having a last hurrah for the last month but okay lol. We are going for Ethiopian food on Saturday night and then Salvadoran food at lunch on Sunday. Honestly, don't worry about talking about food because I will probably talk about food, too lol. I ordered some Fairlife Core Protein Elite protein shakes which have 42 g of protein in them. I want to consume as much protein as possible so I have the least chance of feeling starving lol.

Water yesterday: 65 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

@theslightedgeforever I do the same as you. I mostly track calories but try not to overdo the fats and carbs. @cbabie That’s good that you are not eating as much at night. And I know that doctor appointments can eat up a lot of time. I agree about the trampoline. I can’t do any jumping. That’s not good that you almost feel off the bike. Be careful! And get rid of the cookies. @trooworld That was interesting about the liquid diet. I was thinking the liquid diet I followed when I had my colonoscopy. Enjoy your last hurrah! Hi, all. It was too cold to go out so I exercised inside. I’m cooking steak tonight but I’m cooking them in a frying pan. So no smoke detector!

@trooworld I guess your SIL doesn’t realize that you can’t eat anything. Or she hopes you will enjoy the holiday. I get it that it will be hard for you. Your DH seems to be like most men; instead of being empathetic he feels he has to give advice. Hi, all. It’s still cold here and I did my exercise inside. My granddaughter is in a parade tonight but we are not going as it will be too cold. My DD said she will take pictures. I have to go get a prescription and then go grocery shopping. I dread leaving the house. Tomorrow the highs will be in the 50’s. A heat wave!