Tonya,
I have to put mine on the charger to get it to sync. I know it is a pain.

What are the benefits of the fitbit? Why do you like it so much?

NSV—A Belt! How ordinary for most of you, but how exciting for me who has not worn a belt in years. This morning I got dressed intending to wear a silk blouse over navy elastic waist pants. It looked baggy, so I had the radical idea of wearing a belt. I checked way in the back of my closet and sure enough there in the back on a hanger, dusty from neglect were belts that had not been worn in years. I put on the belt and there it was-a waist! No longer looking baggy my outfit was ready for the day.
Now a word about the blouse. I just replaced the buttons on this blouse, (green with purple flowers, much prettier than it sounds) because it had been languishing in the basement closet where my clothes are exiled when they become too small. (Note the phrasing-the clothes become too small-I don’t become too big.) To give you an idea of how long this blouse, which has always been one of my favorites, has been forced to remain in exile, I have a photo of me wearing the blouse on vacation, I am holding my 2 year old daughter and my 4 year old son is standing next to me. Yesterday my son turned 24!
But in the spirit of Bastille Day I am giving notice to those other too small clothes languishing and waiting for me to become their size that liberation is coming. I promise that all of those clothes will be returned to their useful lives and be free from the darkness of the basement, because I will be free from the tyranny of an unhealthy lifestyle, so sing with me..
Do you hear the people sing,
Singing a song of health and joy,
It is the music of a people
Who will not be stout again
When the beating of your heart
Echoes the beating of good health
There is a life about to start
When tomorrow comes!

Hey ladies, happy Thursday….

Sorry I was MIA yesterday. I was fighting a migraine, unfortunately IT won. I drank a ton of coffee/caffeine and even tried running/walking to get it to stop, but all I did was cause myself more pain and nausea. I had an Rx for Zomig, but I let it run out. I really hate taking medication. So Excedrin Extra Strength and iced coffee/tea was my drug of choice yesterday. It’s about 75% gone today finally, but still that nagging pain in the back of my neck and the sensitivity to light is killing me. :sad:

My IPOM for yesterday was, with all that was going on with my head, I remained on track, didn’t eat anything I shouldn’t. Granted, I couldn’t walk out to the Jeep for the sun would have done me in, but still… I had all the blinds closed to keep it dark inside.:smokin: :sick:

My IPOM for today, so far…. I came to work. I Really didn’t want to, wanted another day at home, but knew we were shorthanded already.

Tonya, Cheryl, I too have a Fitbit and LOVE mine. Like you, this is, I think, my 3rd one? First one just died, wouldn’t charge at all 2nd one my cats played with and eventually gave to the dogs to chew up (my fault for leaving out) and now this one. It’s funny you say a “pedometer on steroids”, that’s my exact description too! I love that if, say, I’m 500 steps from the next goal; I HAVE to get it in. Time to take dogs out, trash, something! Only 4 flights from my daily 10?, ok hit the stairs and look strange to your neighbors… :laugh:

Hair – I don’t have a basement, but yes, I too have a closet where those blasted “shrinking clothes” are punished until they can behave and become the right size again. Yes, some of mine are probably 20 years old too; it’s been that long since I was that small and I REALLY hate shopping. Not in style? Oh well, they fit, they look awesome and I’m old enough that people will ignore me anyway…

Have a great day everyone! Know that you are all supported by this FABULOUS group of women. Granted, our hands may be sweaty from time to time, but we will NEVER let you drop! :flowerforyou:

Evening Mad Hatters!

Just a quick post tonite (yeah.. I know.. you’ll believe it when you see it!)
Thanks to everyone for the lovely support comments on a pound gone; I felt lighter this morning so decided to hop on (yep it was DEFINITELY the mustache Time2 LOL!!!) I may make Thursday my usual weigh in day; gets me past the Wednesdays which can be tuff for me, and motivates me to stay on track for the weekend.. anyway its not really abount the numbers this time around; more about getting healthy and dropping the excess fat..

I had a “disappointing” eating day; I didn't eat crap, and I stayed within my calorie count... but again, went too long between eating and did not eat anything resembling a vegetable; I had a perfectly good yummy salad in the fridge but it got so busy I didn’t allow myself the time to sit and mix it up and chow down. Something I’n going to have to focus on for this next month of strait days for sure. I jiggled my food diary so the snacks are between meals now... in hopes it will remind me to stop and eat… (tonites has all the food and amounts, but its all in the wrong place now so it looks like I had ½ kashi bar for dinner… Im too tired to change them around since its accurate in what I ate. Tomorrow the work gang are all going on a boat cruise after work; couple of hours around lake Ontario and a dinner on board; I chose steak since I’ve eaten enuf chicken to start bawking this week; but I’m not worried about pigging out there.. am actually hoping there will be some raw or steamed veggies along with but I can make good choices = may have to bring ½ the steak home in a doggy bag tho LOL.. Am going to make up some nice healthy food for during the day tomorrow, but focus on things I can eat that don’t have to be prepped there.. that I can grab and eat “as is”, Rolled a thin slice of turkey around a few slices of red and yellow peppers; and some raw veggies and LF dip on the side.. can nibble on both all day and stave off the “starvation” mode!

Long day and left early to take my senior friend to the doc and for groceries; hit rush hour coming home so this Mad Hatter is gonna hit the sack in about an hour.. Heck if I had known when I was 8 years old I’d be going to bed at the same time 40 years later, I’d hav stayed up then!!!

Have a great day tomorrow my friends.. gonna catch up on the posts!

:grumble: Had a crappy day......not logging the wine. Hoping tomorrrow is better and yours is great. Going to bed. :grumble:

There must be something in the air...sounds like a tough day for everyone (mine was yesterday)!

SlimLinda, sorry you had a crappy day, but glad you enjoyed your wine

TA, I was on the CRAP wagon yesterday! I craved it ate it, and then regretted it. I realize I feel crappy when I eat crap! Here's hoping you find your will power (I know how difficult that can be). Just try and get through one day, it will get easier after that!

Tonya, I agree with your protein assessment! The days I eat more protein, I feel full longer. The more carbs I eat, the more I want (not a good thing!) How about edamame for your healthy appetizer (they have a decent amount of protein, too!)

Hairspray, Hooray for your belt moment! Congratulations! And I loved your comment about your clothes getting smaller, lol!

Leslye, sorry about the migraine, it sounds like it was awful. Glad you're on the mend, and that it didn't derail you! IPOM!

Snooozie, sorry about the disappointing food day, but tomorrow is a new day, right? You techie girl you! I didn't know I could rearrange my snacks in my diary! I'll have to figure that out

My IPOM was getting my exercise in at 9:00 tonight. I went to work early, thinking I could get out early (didn't happen) and exercise then. By the time I got home it was almost 8, and 9 by the time I got on the treadmill. When I was done, I said to my husband "I deserve a medal, that was really hard", and the idiot said something really stupid like "oh, that's good". I fantasized about beating him into a bloody pulp with a frying pan. Geez, can I have a little support at home?? It's bad enough you eat crap, and don't exercise (and by some cruel twist of fate you're thin), BUT would it kill you to be supportive?? Whew! Thanks for letting me get THAT off my chest.

Have a wonderful evening, and hopefully I'll get a chance to check in tomorrow (but heading down to DC to spend the weekend with our daughter, so maybe not!)

:grumble: Had a crappy day......not logging the wine. Hoping tomorrrow is better and yours is great. Going to bed. :grumble:

Me too, too bad to log even. :-(. Restart on a blank page tomorrow.