@TeresaW2024 Hi! I'm the stressed craver followed by comfort and fatigued. Yvonne was saying I may be feeling so exhausted because I stopped taking GABA too early but at least with fight or flight I got stuff done! Are you going to try gaba?

@DrewsAnna I will post a pic of the book below.

@laurelfit57 I think after the holidays we all need a break from the sugar. Just make sure you eat enough protein to balance the sugar withdrawals.

@Katmary71 I’m looking forward to seeing what Aminos she recommends for me to use. Will she give me brands, or do you have some that you would recommend? I looked up Amino Acids on Amazon, and there are a lot of choices. I want stuff that will do the job. My stress will only increase as Joe progresses, so I must be ready to deal with whatever happens. Reading the book so far is just a refresher course on how horrible our food industry is and how very addicting! Time to be set free!!

@trooworld I am sorry that you aren’t feeling well. I hope the surgery center can help with what you should and shouldn’t do. You probably just need to be really gentle on yourself after undergoing something so jarring to your entire body.


Good morning! I dreamed I was eating a big plate of cookies my niece made and then woke up mad because I had failed the challenge. THEN I realized it was a dream and I was happy again! My sugar withdrawals have been really mild, but I think that is because I already sorta fast 14 to 16 hours and eat a lot of protein. The no snacking is harder because when I work my puzzle in the afternoon, I really just want to munch but I’m drinking coffee or tea and powering through. Today should be easier. All I keep envisioning is walking into my closet and not hoping something fits but choosing what I like because everything fits!

Here is the book that Katmary and I are talking about. If you never really understood just how horrible the food industry is and why it's so hard for someone with food issues to lose weight, this book might be for you.

WEIGH IN UPDATE
WEIGH INS DUE NOW FROM THE FOLLOWING: @vegan4lyfe2012 @askewcr
Reminder To Weigh In Tomorrow To The Following: @Cornanda @davors19 @bethanie0825 @trooworld @Katmary71

The MYFitnessPal app has been hacked to steal locations of users, folks might want to switch to the website until this is fixed.

https://404media.co/candy-crush-tinder-myfitnesspal-see-the-thousands-of-apps-hijacked-to-spy-on-your-location/

@trooworld luckily I only have one dog that sheds, and if I brush her regularly it's not too bad. But my house is far from sanitary🤣. That fire sounds very scary! Are you guys feeling any of the effects from it? Is it smoky? I hope that the medical staff get back to you quickly.

@TeresaW2024 thanks for the tip on the protein, I would not have known that. Your dream is funny lol! Fingers crossed you won't be thinking and dreaming of sweets too much longer. I like your goal of fitting into everything in your closet. I bought that book before Christmas and still haven't read it, hopefully next week.

@Katmary71 I need to make up a batch of chilli to freeze as well, that is one of my favourite frozen meals! I still can't believe that you are gardening🤣

I had an absolutely lovely day today. One class with Ty, but the rest of the time I puttered around my house. My main floor is almost fully "sanitized" I just have to wash the kitchen and bathroom floors. They will be already for Paisley tomorrow lol. I got to go watch Paisley's synchro practice, I love seeing the kids progress. Also got to catch up with my daughter, which is always nice with no kids around.
I was doing really well on my no sugar intake until about 4 o'clock. I lost track of time and needed to grab a really quick snack before heading over to Paisley's practice, it is at a weird time from 5:30 to 6:30 and I don't get home until after seven, so I'm starving. I didn't have anything cut up in the fridge, so I thought I would grab a quick bowl of cereal. I grabbed honeynut Cheerios ate it quickly and ran out the door. Then I realized that I ate cereal with sugar on it🤣. Tomorrow is a new day!
Hope everybody had a great day, can't believe it's Friday tomorrow!

@laurelfit57 - Glad your house is becoming more sanitary! Lol- that's too funny.

@TeresaW2024 - you are right that there are likely stressful times ahead so keep working on your new habits. You can do this girl!

@katmary71 @trooworld - I think the fires might be nearish to Troo, but not to Kat? Been thinking of both of you.

@trooworld- glad you called, that doesn't sound good and you need answers.

I was supposed to be in WI right now taking care of my parents. My Dad needs a hernia repair. However, he flunked his cardiac clearance and therefore the surgery was cancelled. He's having a heart cath on Tuesday. And maybe a stent. He doesn't have any heart symptoms. He's 82 and very lively. Sometimes medical procedures just mess everything up- and now we have two instead of just one. The hernia is large and has been causing problems, so that definitely needs attention- will probably be rescheduled in March.

Thanks for "listening" to my worry.

Lisa

Trooworld
Fridays
PW: 236.8 lbs
CW: 238.8 lbs

+ 2.0 lbs

@Katmary71 thanks for giving me so much information and the link. I did some Googling on side effects and didnt’ realize how you really can’t go taking these aminos without understanding what they do. I will continue with the book. I do prefer to get my aminos from food and not spend a ton on supplements. Interesting about grocery store lighting and another good reason to have them delivered! Now go and hide those chocolate chips!

@laurelfit57 I can’t wait to hear if your house passes Paisley’s inspection. I hope you get a chance to read the book. The first part is really educational about our food and how the obesity rate skyrocketed after 1970. It might even make you give up all cereal.

@Cornanda, I am sorry about your dad! Will you be flying up there for his procedure? Our aging loved ones are definitely a cause of ongoing stress. Please let us hear your worries anytime. Lord knows I force y’all to listen to mine!

@trooworld I am sorry you had the gain this week. You might be retaining water. Those losses will come as your body adjusts to your new life, so be ready for them! I wish you could go ask your boss to let you work from home. Make those hints bigger, girl!


Good morning! I’m sitting here waiting to see some snow!! We are supposed to get snow and freezing rain most of the day and tomorrow morning. None of us have to leave, so we hope the snow sticks a little and gives us a pretty view. Today is day 5 of the no-sugar challenge, and I’m feeling so good. Yesterday, I had no cravings, and the scale was down again this morning. I am really working on the big picture. I have 75+ lbs to lose, and it will take time. The only way to get it done is to focus on it one day at a time. So today, I eat no sugar, have no snacks, keep my portion sizes normal, and move my body as much as possible. There are two phrases I am currently fixated on:
Stand Firm: This is from a Bible verse where God says to stand firm and He will help you. I just love the visual this gives me!
Don’t pick it up: This is something I heard from a recovering drug addict. Don’t pick it up, and you can’t use it. It works for sugar, too!

Hey everybody! It's cold and snowy where I am in Alabama today and the weather has me sleepy and wanting to bury myself under the covers. I finished 1 week of Whole30-ish as of yesterday and feeling pretty good. It's not been as bad as I thought it would be and I don't miss certain foods as much as I thought I would.

Does the weather make anyone else want to go into hibernation?

ICE BREAKER QUESTION OF THE WEEK: It's a 2-parter. 1) What Healthy New Habit have you struggled most to establish? 2) Which of your Old Habits has been the hardest to break?
1. Slow Down when I'm eating
2. Diet Coke

-Mica

1) What Healthy New Habit have you struggled most to establish? 2) Which of your Old Habits has been the hardest to break?
1. logging food, if that is considered a healthy habit.
2. always being hungry


@vegan4lyfe2012 I stay behind. Now that I deleted the app it will be worse. I tried backtracking to see where the sanitize conversation started and the amino acid conversation started but I could find neither. Not to mention with the topics not being in a singular thread it makes it difficult for me to follow.

@laurelfit57 There's so many great varieties of chili too! I can vouch for skinnytaste's chicken taco chili and her turkey and sweet potato chili (I added black beans and chipotle pepper). Just get back to no sugar today, you got this!

@TeresaW2024 I keep thinking of your dream I had a lot of those type of dreams when I first started dieting and cutting calories real low, I'd dream I'd go to a party and see the off-limits bread and eat the whole loaf at a party which is something I'd never do. When I quit smoking every night for about a year I'd dream I failed and I smoked, I'd wake up upset with myself but I hadn't actually done it. The thing I DO like about amino acid supplements is they aren't something you take for a long time and once your brain balances out you can stop. Joann Ross goes into it more in The Diet Cure as far as explaining aminos but the psychological part of cravings is more in depth in The Craving Cure. Enjoy the snow and keep being awesome with no sugar!

@Cornanda The fires are in southern CA so not near me (I'm in northern CA) but close to @trooworld. They're awful really sad situation. Oh no I hope the heart cath goes well on Tuesday for your Dad, I'm sorry to hear his surgery is postponed.

@trooworld Thanks! Hugs your body's been through a lot hang in there and try not to internalize the increase on the scale, you've been doing great and I definitely don't think it's weight you gained just fluctuations and recovery.

@AprilRaineyBattle Congratulations on one week of Whole30 behind you! Yes I want to hibernate when it's cold both normally and because my pain's a lot worse with cold. Perfect time to stay in bed with tea and a book!

@morenin Congratulations on 3lbs down though being sick isn't a fun way to lose it! I'm glad you're sounding better today.

ICE BREAKER QUESTION OF THE WEEK
1. Eating on plan is a struggle lately. 2. Wanting to snack at night is a tough one for me.

Hi team! Worked out this morning then went by the farm to drop of yesterday's seeds. I went to get free compost and the two closest places were completely out so I decided to fertlize the yard instead and also went to the community garden. I have some work to get done tonight. I hadn't heard back from the woman I work with so I didn't have to work today, I usually text then wait for hours to find out last-minute I need to be there fast and that dynamic is frustrating. I had no sugar last night I decided to eat some crackers instead just to have an ok snack and have avoided sugar today. Have a great night and happy Saturday!

Username: micaroo4
Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW: 132.8
CW: 131.3

Maintenance range: 127-133, center weight 130.

-Mica

@micaroo4 Yes! Just don’t buy it!! One of the reasons I’m loving having my Walmart groceries delivered is that I don’t have to walk down the aisle being tempted.

@AprilRaineyBattle We had snow yesterday, too, in Georiga. I think staying in and hibernating is a great idea! Good job finishing the first week of your Whole30ish plan. Remember that you deserve a healthy body, and those “certain” foods aren’t your friend.

@Katmary71 Dreams are so funny! I’m just getting to the part of the book where she discusses the different craving types. Good going on not eating sugar! Maybe add some protein to those crackers.

@trooworld I’m glad your boss told you to stay home if you feel bad. Take advantage of it! Have a great day looking for those wild birds. That sounds amazing! We have vultures that like to hang out on the arms of our cross on the steeple at the church because we have a large piece of property. I find it hilarious when they are up there on a Sunday morning.


Good morning! We had our snow day, and it was so pretty! It was great that my 35-year-old niece and her kids could see snow for the first time. They built a snowman and did a little sledding down a small hill. We had to force Maggie to step on the snow to go potty. She wouldn’t go this morning, so she is in her crate until she decides to be brave. The scale has me down 5 lbs since starting my no sugar/no snacking challenge six days ago! It would be so awesome if I could keep this mentality, and the weight would melt off. I know it won’t be that easy, but a girl could wish!

ICE BREAKER QUESTION OF THE WEEK: It's a 2-parter. 1) What Healthy New Habit have you struggled most to establish? 2) Which of your Old Habits has been the hardest to break?

1. Getting in more movement throughout the day. I do well with my morning workout but then I tend to sit the rest of the day.
2. Snacking! Once I start it’s so hard to stop, which is why I’m striving to have a no snacking rule for myself

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