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Hugs! Well done for getting ready to get back on track. Don't beat yourself up too much about being grumpy for a few days more, and needing a higher percentage of treat calories for a few days again. My theory (on brontosauruses, which is mine): When you do the trip to buy the chips, you probably get an exercise type of…

What @nutmegoreo said. Also: Are you post-menopause, because if not, you could be at a stage in your cycle when more fluid is retained. Happens to me from ovulation until menache. Lots of fibre can also cause constipation, hence more solids in the system. Most importantly, have you told your cancer healthcare professionals…

I can't even remember. Yes, it's tough to switch from a weight loss mindset and not aim for a deficit daily or want a downward trend on the weight graph. But my exercise burn has always been different every day. I just go by weekly net limit now instead of sticking to a daily limit. Should have done that all along. Either…

@MadisonMolly2017 :heart: xxoo :heart: U

Dr Evan Allen live-tweeted the debate. https://twitter.com/EAllen0417/status/1108093210759299073 One bit:

@sheriffbadass Welcome! Well done for speaking up. I learned that talking about what I wanted to do was a huge step. It's amazing what people can share if they hear what's on your mind. You may have just done the hardest part! :smile: Read the opening post of the thread for all sorts of tips. I'm sure you'll find something…

@FeelinFooFoo You have done amazing things since you joined last year. It's so beautiful to see. I think it goes to show just how much you can get out of MFP by consistently and kindly using the MFP Community to learn to think differently and learn practical and sustainable ways to make gradual changes towards happiness.

How to talk to a loved one about their drinking. https://www.hellosundaymorning.org/2019/01/16/talk-loved-one-drinking

Mar 01 – 10 km Mar 02 – 05 km hot parkrun 33:03 Mar 06 – 05 km Mar 06 – 11 km Mar 11 – 13.4 km Mar 12 – 4.5 km Mar 15 – 21.1 km Mar 16 – 05 km Total: 75 km Goal: Enjoy not having a goal for now. Got my coaches card this week! Overbalanced on my right foot on Monday and Tuesday. Swam Wednesday, and had the day off Thursday.…

@Avidkeo Hahaha, jealous! I've been doing the Nike challenge over and over and haven't won anything. :smiley: I think this is the third year I've done the Iconic Sport Challenge. I completed every challenge both times. Can't remember if I won anything last year, but IIRC I won a couple of things in 2017. This time I'm just…

??? Pretty sure predictive text mangled that. :smile: xx You guys might like this, if you're like me and a while ago decided not to stress so much about relentless self-improvement. I'm pretty happy with how well I've been doing, and the things I own, and just want to stay that way.…

This sums up a zen thing I've had going for a while now. https://www.raptitude.com/2018/12/why-the-depth-year-was-my-best-year/ "Towards the end of last year I proposed an idea that unexpectedly caught fire: what if, for a whole year, you stopped acquiring new things or taking on new pursuits. Instead, you return to…

Well done for using the forums! Check out the General forum's "Helpful Posts" topics. I found that reading and learning from successful people how to do this with as little motivation necessary was much more helpful than having a friend urge me to crash diet and push myself more than I'm comfortable with. You've made a…

I think the ones that store data from several people will settle after a while (one I got from Aldi does). With mine, you select your identity, step on it to activate it, get off, then it shows you the last day, THEN you weigh yourself and it gives you the new data after flickering up and down a while getting the right…

So happy to hear this worked for you! xxoo Wow, you did brilliantly! "I have been getting into a “woe is me” rut last week and that has to stop. The more you think you are miserable, the more you feel miserable." So true!!! I've had to set boundaries with a parent this week too! A few weeks ago, I realised a huge cause of…

<3 <3 <3 :* I'm so happy to hear that. In these situations, I like to put up a link for anyone who might be reading with similar issues. https://www.sane.org/mental-health-and-illness/facts-and-guides/dialectical-behaviour-therapy-dbt My sincere best wishes.

Oh, sweetie, I'm so sorry you've been unwell and lost custody of your boy. :heartbreak: I think you're right not to have another child yet. You will probably get your boy back when you (and your husband?) get better. You don't need to fear weight gain in a future that's undecided. Getting better is the most important…

400 days alcohol-free today! :) Also medication-free for a long while too. I've learned so much since I started with you guys in February last year. Was seeing my GP today about some severe recent stress, and it was a very insightful and beneficial 35-minute chat on many topics including 'observing thoughts and emotions…

Setting boundaries for people was a key take-out from my appointment with my psychologist today! :* So was "putting things into words". My sister, a huge meditation buff, always talks about "observing your thoughts/emotions". If we notice ourselves feeling uncomfortable, if we explain our feelings matter-of-factly instead…

Agree completely. You may be at the phase in your cycle when you are heavier. I'm about 2 lbs "heavier" half the time. (Lost 80 lb, maintained goal weight range almost 3 years, logging food and weight 4 years.) Also, @lillyblack1982 your goal and your deadline seem to be your enemy. Judging by one of the best BMI…

Two more for dear Dennis’ list. These people are my heroes. :heart: :heart: Please let me know if I’ve missed any other tribute marathon. @Elise4270 @scott6255 January 20 2019 Houston Texas :heart: :heart: :heart: @garygse February 9 2019 Phoenix Arizona :heart: :heart: :heart:

You started this whole awesome snowballing thing!! <3 <3 :* :D

Thanks so much, dear @middlehaitch. x Hahaha, contortions! I figured if I got the ball rolling, each time one of us posts a video, it makes it easier on the next one.

I posted pics a while back, but here's possibly another dimension to this fascinating, uplifting, and supportive thread... I took a deep breath and made a video. :D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFe38UVC_0Y Flab and flexing after 35 kg / 80 lb weight loss maintained 3 years. 1 pregnancy 25 years ago. Age 52. Calorie…

Modern! :) Hoping to be able to use it if I end up going to Greece and doing the Athens Authentic Marathon in a couple of years (long-term goal). Done a 5 minute Duolingo lesson 160 days straight, though I write down a lot of things in Greek which takes longer.

I've read all the latest posts, and gained insight from them. Thank you. Had two terrible nights sleep earlier in the week and was struggling a lot at work. Felt like people were demanding every minute of my time and I had too many responsibilities outside of work. At 5:30 am I went for an angry, 80-minute run and thought…

Exactly. @Lilylady3k Hugs. I know it's hard, but try to realise that he is fighting his own battle with alcohol in his own way. xx You're awesome because you're at a great stage in your battle. He may still be in the denial stage where any opposition makes you dig deeper because that's easier than taking what always looks…

Yay, @Lilylady3k !!!

Had two terrible nights sleep, and was struggling a lot at work. Felt like people were demanding every minute of my time and having too many responsibilities outside of work. At 5:30 am I went for an angry 80 minute run and thought of logical kick-*kitten* ways to reduce a lot of time spent on administration, and…

Our March Less Alcohol thread is here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10729684/less-alcohol-march-2019-one-day-at-a-time