Hi 👋

I didn't get much of anything accomplished yesterday. Hubby and I were out all all day looking at motorhomes. We are looking to downsize because the 5th wheel is just way to big for the two of us and Chipper. We may have something, but I'm not going into detail because it's not a for sure thing yet.

I'm hoping to get out with Chipper today, for a short walk and starting repotting my corn plant and setting up the grow lights I bought for it.

DISCUSSION QUESTION: Do you prefer working out alone, with a buddy, or in a group setting — and why?

I used to go to zumba and kickboxing classes., and I loved them. It was fun to go to class and workout with "like-minded" people. I used to jog, which I preferred to do by myself because I listened to music and I liked getting into my "zone". These days, working out is hard because of my feet and knee. Also, I have to stick with low impact exercise, so I just prefer to exercise alone, when I actually do a "workout".

That's all I have for now. Y'all have a great day 😀

DISCUSSION QUESTION: Do you prefer working out alone, with a buddy, or in a group setting — and why? I prefer to workout alone. I used to belong to a gym, but once I bought this home and moved out of the apartment, I quickly purchased some exercise equipment and began doing my workouts at home. I really don't even like a workout that involves a video. I like to go at my own pace. My pace is slow and deliberate for strength training, and my cardio workouts are HIIT using a stopwatch to time the intervals. Now that Rich is living here with me, I realize just how much I prefer to have the house to myself for working out. I don't like being watched/judged, and I loathe being interrupted.

-Mica

@trooworld I’m glad the gallery visit went well and you were able to talk to her. Good idea to enter a few shows before joining that gives you a chance to see how it goes. I always want to go hang out at coffee shops with you after reading your posts! I can’t stand people like that at the gym! Go right before him and DON’T wipe up your sweat! Way to go on only having 1.5 slices of pizza that’s some great self-control you’ve developed!

@Veta2018 Oh my goodness I bet taking your grandson trunk or treating was a blast!

GREAT JOB @askewcr @bobboyardee @alimalli86 at leading the pack!

@micaroo4 Great advice! No one here is going to let Halloween derail them. Love your advice to @TeresaW2024 too I agree we’re here for her and we’re all honored to be her friends.

@TeresaW2024 I’m so glad the service went well and so many came to celebrate Joe. I know you did a wonderful job and I’m so glad you have such supportive friends, family, and church. I’m not surprised so many came you’re both such beautiful people (feel like I know him after going on 7 years in this group with you). His urn is beautiful and the flower arrangement is gorgeous, he has great taste in flowers!

@DrewsAnna I love you’re doing your goals similar to @AustinRuadhain , I’m tempted to try that too! I’d love to see how you’re setting up your grow lights I just have my monstera near a window that gets indirect light. Good luck learning the sewing machine!

@bobboyardee You’re doing great don’t sweat a small slip! Thinking of you not snacking at night is helping me not snack too. You should sign up for the recreational sport!

DO YOU PREFER WORKING OUT ALONE, WITH A BUDDY, OR IN A GROUP SETTING AND WHY? I’m not super competitive with others and mostly prefer being alone for weights and cardio. If I’m walking or hiking I like to be with others and enjoy group workout classes. When I was working out two hours a day (when my CRPS was in remission) I’d go with my uncle to the gym on vacation and we’d do a class then I’d do a bit more cardio, weights, and stretching by myself. Seriously think rocking out and sweating is so good for my mental health and facing each day with a stronger attitude.

@19shmoo69 I love your goal of running a marathon! My goal’s only changed as far as being in remission wanting to be stronger and lift a certain amount to wanting to keep my mobility as long as I can. I love how running has inspired you!

@FushiaKat Glad you enjoyed your bike ride! The weather here is beautiful today too. Glad you beat being sick in a few days. How is your contest room going? Looking forward to seeing it!

Hi friends! Not much to report, lost a pound so far and doing good staying on track. I’m trying to get my yard done and got all the seedlings in I started but have a lot of cleanup left, I currently have lemongrass drying in the oven and more herbs waiting to be harvested. Having a slow, mellow week and am working on getting my three kittens adopted soon. Not much else to report, take care everyone!

Reminder for Tuesday weigh In @FushiaKat

Reminder for Wednesday weigh in @DrewsAnna @TeresaW2024

@TeresaW2024 Ah , good idea to call the dentist. I hope it's nothing expensive! Thank you, me too! I'm glad you got your scanner to work. I can't believe you are having winter weather already! I hope the Refocus meeting went ok.

@FushiaKat I'm glad you are having good weather , we are, too. Sorry you got sick. I hope you are better now.

@bobboyardee Congrats on not eating ! When are you going to sign up for Karate or something else?

@Katmary71 Thank you ! We would have a great time at the coffee shop. Someday, I am going to come see you and we can do that! Yeah, that guy ticked me off so much, how dare he pull an attitude! LOL good idea. Thank you! Congrats on the loss! I hope the kittens get adopted, that little black one is soooo cute!

Hi all. One more thing about the discussion question about working out alone vs roup vs with a partner: I do like the accountability that working out with someone provides...even though I workout alone, I still get the accountability at my gym because if I don't show up on one of my usual days, the guy at the counter says, "I didn't see you yesterday. Where were you?" or something like that. I feel accountable to HIM lol. Work was busy again yesterday. I've been wearing my Halloween jewelry, which everyone has been enjoying. Yesterday, I wore a huge black crystal spider brooch with hanging black crystal spider earrings. Today, I will wear something else. Today is like my Thursday as I am off on Friday...my BFF is coming from out of state to hang out for Halloween. I had leftover protein spaghetti for dinner.

Water intake yesterday: 48 oz

Count your steps/activity with us: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-c4S-GIz9asx1ghzcAnNdyEH1LkXL670f-2mZ4AFUqk/edit?gid=0#gid=0

@Katmary71 You are so very sweet! People always talk so badly about the internet and social media, and it certainly can be terrible, but it also can be great! I met Joe online, and on MFP, I’ve truly met some great friends. 🙂 So, have you kept any kittens yet? I know you were considering that one little baby. 😍

@trooworld It is currently windy, rainy, and 46 degrees!! My heat has been on for a week now! God forgot to give us our Autumn and needs to bring it back!!! 🙄 HaHa, I love that you are now accountable to some random gym guy. That is awesome! 😀

Good morning! My happy news for the day is that the giant tree that was between me and my neighbor is now gone!! It took four guys less than three hours to grind that big nuisance down, and now I will have no tiny leaves all over my yard for the next several months. It was the neighbor's tree, but I had told him that I would split the cost because I hated it that much. 😣 I’ve decided that I’m going to change our church accounting software and have finally landed on the one I want. Now the fun begins in figuring out how to move all our stuff over to it. I want it done before the new year so that it will consume most of my time for the next couple of months. It will be good for me to have a project. 🙂

Tuesday

1. Weigh, measure, log all food.✔️

2. Journal every night. ❌️

3. Eat 2 veggies per day. ✔️

4. Protein goal 100-110 gr. ✔️

5. Fiber goal 25 gr. ❌️ under 11 gr

6. Get some form of exercise for atleast 20 minutes. ✔️ Walking, even hubby went.

Reminder for Thursday weigh in @askewcr

@TeresaW2024 Wow ! It was hot here, in the 80s-90s. He forgot to give us our Autumn, too, he's stuck on Summer here lol. That's great that tree is gone. OH man, I hope the move of software goes well. That sounds like it will be complicated. Good luck!

@bobboyardee LOL ...okay, I'm going to remember this! Yay for not eating!

Hi all. Today is like my Friday as I am off tomorrow. I have a lot to do today at home to get ready for my friend's visit (she's arriving tomorrow morning), and hopefully I can get it all done. I also have to enter a piece in an art show. I don't think it will be accepted, but you never know. We had to take Daisy, our oldest pug, to the vet yesterday: she's been having a hard time walking...her hind legs have been dragging a bit. They did an X-ray and she has IVDD, which is a problem with her spine and the cushioning between vertebrae. She is now on a once-a-month shot for that; hopefully, it helps. Otherwise, it may be surgery. We stopped and picked up Panda Express for dinner. I got a combo with string bean chicken, eggplant tofu, and half fried rice, half super greens. I have leftovers for 2 more meals. It was really hot here yesterday: 90F at 5 pm!

Water intake yesterday: 48 oz

Count your steps/activity with us: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-c4S-GIz9asx1ghzcAnNdyEH1LkXL670f-2mZ4AFUqk/edit?gid=0#gid=0

almost didn't make it last night, but I did!

@cocoloca7890 - Welcome to Mission Slimpossibles!

-Mica

Friday weigh in
Cornanda
PW: 145.2
CW: 144.8

My original goal was 150, I reset it to 135. 9.8 pounds to go. Under 10 pounds to go! (I'm encouraging myself since it's coming off slower now) I NEVER in a GAZILLION years thought I'd get here.

Lisa

Trooworld
Fridays
PW: 177.2 lbs
CW: 177.0 lbs

-0.2 lbs
TOTAL: 80.0 lbs

@micaroo4 I love that you postponed going into work so you and Rich could enjoy breakfast and a walk together! I do hope you can figure out your insomnia and start sleeping better. For you and for Earl. 🙂

@trooworld Oh, that is too bad that Daisy is having an issue with her spine. I hope the shot will help her, and you can avoid surgery. I hope you have a great time with your friend! 🙂

Happy Halloween! 👻 Well, after two days of doing nothing but researching church accounting software, I’ve decided to stick to the one I have. The one I wanted would be great for many church management tasks, but not for payroll or other complex functions, such as monthly taxes. The program I have is complicated and dated, but I know it well enough to do my job. The next admin can switch, but I’m staying put! Plus, I have other, more important things to do, like start going through my niece's Christmas stuff. I’m giving her my big tree and most of the ornaments. I ordered a slim tree for my dining room, which will work better and let me keep the living room furniture where it is. I’m not really wanting to decorate for Christmas, but I will. Joe would be disappointed in me if I didn’t at least try to enjoy my favorite holiday. 😕