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

@trooworld You’re doing great! That’s good that Sam’s wasn’t too bad. Hi, all. I’m back in healthy eating mode. I had 2 days of decadence and now it’s time to get back to normal. DH and I went swimming today. The HVAC has been fixed and the air temperature was good. The pool was 84 degrees, a bit cold getting started, but we got used to it easily. I think @cbabie would scoff at the temperature!

@cbabie Having a family makes you busy lol, just do what you can. How old is baby boy now? 1? Yes, I'm glad, too, although my husband wanted to go to a different farmer's market yesterday and we almost went but changed our minds. I think that would have been a mistake to go. Thank you!

@fabgeekmom I think that's exactly what happened. Oh gosh, the alarm must have been jarring! That's good the weather was warm enough to walk outside. I hope you enjoyed dinner.

@theslightedgeforever Are you still out there? Thinking of you.

Hi all. This weekend (both days), I had a funny experience: I was wearing yoga pants and my underwear bagged down to below my butt as I walked. This has never happened before and I thought it was the underwear on Saturday but when it happened again on Sunday, I am thinking I am losing enough for them to start to bag lol. A good problem to have, no? We did a little running around yesterday. We ended up at the coffee shop reading, which was nice. My goal for today is to start organizing my clothes by size so that as I go down in sizes, I will have stuff to wear.

Water yesterday: 50 oz

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

@trooworld It’s a good thing you figured out your underwear was too big or you might have had an embarrassing experience! Good news that you are losing weight and you can shop in your closet! @cbabie Yum to cheesecake! And it’ll be good to back into a routine. Hi, all. DH and I went swimming today. DH cleaned the oven so hopefully I won’t set off the smoke detector again. I’m going to try to wipe up spills as I cook. Dinner tonight is hamburgers, fries and salad. Easy peasy as I’m cooking.

ETA I found the challenges section, maybe one of those would help me.

Has anyone actually done WW recently?

@cbabie The year did go by fast, didn't it? I hope your blood test comes out the way you want. You know what though? I mostly had XLs, only maybe 4 things of other sizes. I knew it was going to be like that, I know what I get rid of, but my husband insisted I have a closet full of stuff I don't wear (not true). But at least I won't miss those few pieces. Thank you. I do agree about creative activities. Yeah, I came up with all my goals through ChatGPT. It was really cool!

@its_cleo Welcome back! I have arthritis in my knee and it was making me lose my mobility, so I can relate. I hope you get the medical care you need to help you. You sound like you have a good plan. I haven't done WW in about 5 years. I actually just had gastric bypass surgery. I am also a member of the FAT 2 FIT WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE AND SUPPORT GROUP here on MFP. It's free to join and you weigh in weekly. I am the co-captain of the Mission Slimpossibles team. Check it out and see if it would be something you would be interested in: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/114605-fat-2-fit-weight-loss-challenge-and-support-group If you want to join, you have another day or so before January closes, join here and if you want to request Mission Slimpossibles, we'd love to have you: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10929359/registration-for-new-member-janauary-2025#latest

@fabgeekmom Thank you! I'm glad the weather was good for your walk.

Hi all. HAPPY NEW YEAR! We stayed up until about 9 pm, enough to see the east coast ball drop lol. I got a new craft machine, one that makes mugs. I made this mug last night, it has a black cat surrounded by a floral pattern. It was a pain to make not because of the machine but because of the design. I love the way it turned out. I didn't feel so well yesterday, I was weak, so I called the dietician who suggested I add one more protein shake to my day and drink more water so that's what I did. I felt good by the end of the day. I have my 2025 motto below: A new era of me.

Water yesterday: 75 oz

My phrase for the year: "A new era of me."

@trooworld That mug looks professionally made! You are so talented. It’s good you called about being weak and that was good advice. I’m glad you’re feeling better. I didn’t stay up either last night. I prefer to go to sleep at the same time every night as I sleep better that way. @its_cleo Small steps are always good and more sustainable. Are you tracking on MFP? I was a member of WW for many years and even worked for the company. A few years ago I had gained some weight despite counting points. My doctor suggested MFP as many of his patients had last weight that way. I think I was over eating 0 point foods. I lost 10 pounds in a year. I have kept off all but 2 pounds. @cbabie That sounded like a fun night. Too bad baby boy couldn’t go to sleep until late. That’s so frustrating and I’m sure you are tired today. That’s a good idea to set small goals. Hi, all. Dinner last night was good. Tonight we are having Skinnytaste pork loin with cherry balsamic sauce, black eyed peas, collards and corn muffins for our New Year’s meal. All of this is supposed to give us luck and prosperity this year. We are superstitious and it’s a good excuse to eat these foods. Do any of you eat anything special on New Year’s?

Thanks @cbabie! Simple and short goals are best, me too.

@fabgeekmom I am tracking with MFP- sometimes, anyway. I've been kind of half trying and half not trying for the last 6 months. So partly I'm here to maybe give me the extra bump to be more dedicated.

@trooworld hope the checkups go well!

Well I stuck to my goals yesterday so that is something. I desperately wanted take out but everything was closed of course so that helped. I feel the same today- I'm anxious/stressed and I just want to turn to food. I have to work a bit and then go get groceries and make something for dinner.

@trooworld The 3 recipes sound good. I can imagine that you are tired of the protein drinks. @cbabie I hope you’re feeling better by the time you read this. @its_cleo Good job on sticking to your goals yesterday. Hi, all. I went grocery shopping after breakfast and ate lunch when I got home so I haven’t exercised yet. I’m getting ready to get on my recumbent bike. DS is cooking dinner tonight: chicken tenders with panko and pecans, baked French fries and salad with homemade ranch dressing.

@trooworld I’m glad you’re doing so well and are able to get back to work. That makes sense about the ground floor beef. Maybe later you can eat it I haven’t tried the butternut squash soup but lots of people on the Skinnytaste FB group have raved about it. Yes, I got on the bike yesterday. @cbabie I’m glad you are feeling better. I know what you mean about the sugar. The desserts are all gone but we still have candy and some cookies (store bought). DH is finishing the cornbread. @its_cleo Good job on changing habits slowly. If you like soup, try Skinnytaste.com. I don’t know if you are familiar with the site. The author has lots of recipes that are healthy and tasty. Hi, all. It’s cold here but not as cold as it is in Canada. DH and I are going swimming. Dinner last night was good and we have leftovers for lunch. Dinner is salad and leftover chuck roast from Tuesday night.

@fabgeekmom I will try that site. I've heard of it, but never looked. It's not that cold where I am - Toronto- it's above freezing most of the winter now. It's kind of weird tbh.

@trooworld I will try to share it later this weekend. ...I've never had surgery. It's on my mind a lot bc I may need surgery on my right hip but I think it would be minor. MRI on the 17th. They are doing an arthrogram which sounds awful lol. It's a type of MRI. But I want it done so I can move forward with getting whatever the issue is fixed.

I'm not in a great mood, but met my calorie goals yesterday. It feels like a busy weekend. I still havent taken my tree down.

@trooworld Chair yoga is a good idea. I did chair exercises during Covid when I didn’t have a bike. I’m glad you are enjoying your food. @its_cleo Good job on meeting your calorie goal. Sorry you are in a funk. I can understand your apprehension with the MRI and what that will entail. We just got our tree put up. I’m glad your weather is not that cold. I looked up your weather and yours is about 10 degrees less than mine. I’m in Virginia so not as cold as the northern states. @cbabie It’s understandable that you are hungry after being sick. Although now is the time to get started on a healthy routine. But good that you quit smoking. Hi, all. It’s cold here and we are getting Arctic air. I haven’t left the house. I worked out on my bike and even did a workout with weights while pedaling. One of the instructors said something interesting: When you enjoy what you are doing ( exercise and healthy living), you will see results.