What’s one healthy habit you've added that’s made the biggest difference in your journey so far? Logging my food. It's the best tool in the tool kit. It doesn't have to be on MFP; it doesn't even need to be electronic. Pen and paper do the job just fine. Logging holidays and binges and birthdays and mistakes. Keeping track of my calories on a weekly basis so I can save up calories for splurges later in the week. Logging is honesty. Logging is another way of looking in the mirror.
-Mica

@Katmary71 I want to hear about the Amino Acid and craving class! I hope you hear some helpful stuff. 

@vegan4lyfe2012 I spend way too much time making my spreadsheets aesthetically pleasing. Do you make your pretty too? 😀I’m glad you had a good visit with your therapist and enjoyed the movie. 

@trooworld I love butter chicken! I hope you aren’t too worn out after your long day and will be able to enjoy your pineapple chicken. 🙂

Good morning! I got woken up at 5:45 to thunder and Maggie losing her mind. So, I’m now on my second cup of coffee and getting work done. My pastor has decided I need to create a prayer list for the church’s Monday email, and I’m trying to get something together for tonight’s leadership meeting to discuss the best way to present it to the church. Of course, I can’t throw something together, so I have been creating something pretty in Canva. For dinner, I’m making spinach tortellini with chicken and steamed broccoli. So sorta of healthy and sorta not. 😂

Question: What’s one healthy habit you've added that’s made the biggest difference in your journey so far? Working out is the best healthy habit I have by far! It makes my body feel so much better and boosts my mood. 🙂However, now that I just read micarro4 answer to the question, I'm now convicted to log my food. Thanks a lot @micaroo4 😂

DrewsAnna

Weigh in Wednesday

PW 156.7

CW 155

@lislisa123 If you don’t want to get back into the 280s now is the perfect time to start making some positive changes and avoid it! Is there anything we can do to help? Maybe focusing on maintaining next week would help for it to not feel overwhelming but make it easier to get back into it? I’ve noticed for me it’s often a good stepping stone to stop gaining at least. You got this!

@TeresaW2024 I remember you were very interested in the amino acid class last time I took it! I talked a friend into coming as I think it could help her binge eating. You fill out a questionnaire then choose the one category you have the most issues with to trial and take it then see how you feel later (she did a long lecture too). My friend and I both tried the 5-HTP which promotes positive thinking and issues in that area are from low serotonin. The symptoms are 1. Afternoon or evening cravings 2. Negativity, depression, worry, anxiety 3 perfectionist, controlling, angry 4. Migraines 5. Panic attacks, phobias 6. Suicidal thoughts 7. Night owl, hard to go to sleep 8. Insomnia, disturbed sleep 9. Racing thoughts keep you awake. Substances used for these issues tend to be sweets and starches, chocolate, salt, alcohol, marijuana, ecstasy, Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Lexipro/Celebrex. 5-HTP can help the thinking issues in this category and L-Tryptophan can help issues around sleep. This category wasn’t one of my highest but I’m already taking GABA so I wanted to try something else. After taking two capsules my friend and I were both feeling happier and relaxed, I wasn’t catastrophizing how bad my pain was anymore and was coping with it vs mentally being super negative. My friend felt more relaxed too and she’s been real stressed out. Think I told you last time the woman who was a pioneer at using amino acids with people recovering from addiction and achieved a great increase in those who recovered is Julia Ross, she wrote The Craving Cure and The Mood Cure. Yikes thunder and a barking Maggie don’t sound like a fun way to wake up! Dinner sounds delicious. I wish I could visit you and learn Canva from you and @trooworld !

@trooworld Thanks! I haven’t seen that recipe by skinnytaste it sounds delicious! I hope you find something else good to make.

@micaroo4 Logging is a great answer I agree with you I learned a lot there too and think it’s important. It was the best thing I did for getting control of my diabetes I had no clue how much sugar I was eating.

@FushiaKat I’m so glad you’re feeling a bit better. I’m with you the weather’s been so weird! I’m glad your friend is out of the hospital. I hope your appointment goes well tomorrow!

@vegan4lyfe2012 Thanks! I love that idea I freeze and dehydrate a ton of basil but chives and green onions are perfect for having frozen and being able to pull out thanks for the idea! I’m so glad you took a “me” day great idea! Glad you’re rocking the no oil keep up the great work!

Hi team! Started the steroid pack yesterday and am already moving a bit easier today. I’m also trying some help CBD samples I got from a seller at the farmer’s market so maybe it’s helping too. Went to the farm this morning and weeded the green beans for 3 hours. I ordered a 50 foot roll of cattle panel-type fencing to make trellises but I don’t have the energy to deal with it today. My roommate and I are making a charcuterie board for dinner and she’ll be home soon so I’m going to start working on it. Have a great Thursday!

@Katmary71 Thanks for the explanation of 5-HTP. I bought the Craving Cure but haven’t even read past the first few pages. I need to pull it down off the shelf and get to reading. I have a few of the symptoms that 5-HTP might help. I’m glad that the steroid pack is helping you move better. Yum, I love a good charcuterie!! 😍

@trooworld , how long will you be home alone? Do you have any fun plans? I have never heard of that Freedom app, but it sounds like a great idea! I have been considering deleting my Amazon app from my phone, forcing me to go to the computer to make a purchase. It’s just so easy to buy stuff these days! 🙂

Good morning! I’m hoping my mood is better today. For some reason, I was just so grouchy yesterday. It didn’t help that I had an hour-long church meeting where I couldn’t hear again. The pastor said the new mic will be in soon, so I hope that helps the situation. We will have a potluck lunch at the church on June 8 to talk about our revitalization program. Since I haven't been able to hear well, I told them that instead of helping with the presentation, I will take notes if anyone has questions. They actually accepted that idea, so yayyy me! 😁 My bestie is coming for coffee today, and I look forward to hanging out with her. Dinner tonight will be air fryer pork chops and this lemon thyme stuffing I bought at Aldi. Have a great day! 🙂

BobBoyardee 😎

Monday Check-In

Starting Weight: 214.7

Previous Week: 207.2

Current Weight: 208.8

WEIGH IN UPDATE
WEIGH IN DUE FROM @AnAbsoluteDiva
Reminder To WEigh In Tomorrow To @Cornanda @davors19 @bethanie0825 @trooworld @Katmary71

@DrewsAnna Praying you get answers and are feeling better soon!

Weigh in day: Friday

PW: 278

CW: 277

Friday weigh in
Cornanda
PW: 161.8
CW: 160.7

Trooworld
Fridays
PW: 200.6 lbs
CW: 199.8 lbs

-0.8 lbs
Total loss: 57.2 lbs

@trooworld – I was typing too fast – the movie is called Fight OR Flight (not of). Watch a preview and try to tell me you didn’t laugh! I can’t wait to see Final Destination Bloodlines, but family is visiting this weekend (see below), so it’ll have to wait until Monday. CONGRATS ON ENTERING ONEDERLAND!!!!!

@TeresaW2024 – I love to color code my spreadsheets hahahaha! Oh how wonderful that you found a good car for your niece! Have a good, relaxing day.

@lislisa123 – You can do this! Glad you checked in and shared with us. Hugs!

@Katmary71 – I’d love to see a picture of the trellises you plan to make!

@askewcr – Hugs! Anything we can help with?

@DrewsAnna – Oh no! Hugs and prayers for the doctors to get it figured out. Please keep us posted. Very pretty flowers.

@Cornanda – Nice loss!

Kicking myself. I did so good all day yesterday. Used the last of my calories to have a Smirnoff Ice Triple Black on my porch while watching the light show (we had a really intense thunderstorm and the sky was turning on and off like a light switch). It was nice and relaxing. I should have gone to bed after that. But NOOOOO. I had to stay up later. Then I got hungry…and ended up making peanut noodles that put me 400 calories over. Ugh. I’m a menace to myself. I did a good job with food prep and mix-n-matching components this week, so I’ll try not to be too hard on myself. At least when I make peanut noodles I use PB2 and I always steam at least a cup of broccoli for it. Hoping to have a good Friday and Saturday, though, as my son and granddaughters will be staying with me while my DIL is doing an overnight bridal party thing for her sister. I’m gonna be exhausted! I hope everyone is able to stick with their plans this weekend! Let’s all take it one day at a time :)

@trooworld - CONGRATULATIONS on reaching ONEDERLAND!

@TeresaW2024 I'm glad your mood was better. I hope the mic is there, too! I'm glad you have such a special best friend. I know what she sees in you, you have a big heart, you are funny and kind! <3 Thank you! You are right, I should post that picture on the fridge lol. I am seriously worried about gaining back weight: my appetite will eventually start coming back (it's normal), and I am worried about it. Thank you! I'm glad you found a car for your niece. It's scary to get a car from a private owner but you just have to trust it's a good car. I'm sure it is! What did you make for dinner? :)

@vegan4lyfe2012 Ah okay! Thank you for the clarification. Watching the trailer now. The dyed blonde guy: he was just in an episode of Black Mirror that we watched! This looks like a movie my husband and I would watch together and enjoy. Thanks for that! It does look funny! Thank you! That sounds fun to sit on your porch and enjoy a drink, watching the lightning. That's a great choice to use PB2 for the noodles! I love those kinds of noodles. And great to add broccoli, that's not so bad to eat, making it that way! I hope you have fun with your family.

@Katmary71 Thank you! Sounds like you have a busy weekend ahead of you. I hope the Big Day of Service goes well.

@micaroo4 Thank you!

Hi all. Traffic was surprisingly almost non-existent, we got to LAX airport in about 2 hrs 30 minutes. It's a huge airport with 8 terminals so I was very anxious but we managed to find the right terminal and I dropped them off okay. I got back in 2 hrs 10 mins. I went to a credit union and opened an account there and that's about all I did. I came home and looked at our budget and made some adjustments. Then, I just relaxed. I ate part of a Caesar salad kit from Sam's Club for dinner. Today, I have some errands: groceries, a haircut, and then taking one of the dogs to the vet. I may go to the coffee shop, too, and read.

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@trooworld CONGRATS on reaching ONEDERLAND

@trooworld - Congrats on reaching Onederland! I bet it feels great! I hope you are super proud of yourself because that's a terrific accomplishment!