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Sorry I went MIA for few days, I'm happy to see all my JFTers hanging in there & plugging away. Welcome back @clicketykeys! I'm happy to see you post again! Sunday, hubby and I attended the last play of the season at Peninsula Players up in Door County, an Agatha Christie story I was unfamiliar with, "The Stranger". Loved…

OCTOBER 5# CHALLENGE {posting Mondays} 9/30 SW: 185 10/7: 185.5 (post 5K-race refreshments, fast food 1x, open house snack cups were guesstimates) 10/14: 184.5 (including eating out for my bday) 10/22 (Tues): 184.0 (Sat. farmers market egg/sausage/cheese sandwich & hashbrowns, Sun. brunch before play & snacky evening at…

Recap 10/18 F ~ another windy day, but temps above normal & sun is shining! 1) Leftovers for supper / limit snacks ~ none / log all food / net calories zero ~ green 93 / 80 oz. water ~ 64 :smiley: good day 2) Walk :sunglasses: 4.31 mi 3) Put clean dishes away / wash "dog" blanket / write stupid thank you! / rehearse songs…

Recap 10/17 R ~ temps warming up a bit for rest of the week 1) Make hamburgers & roasted veg for supper (beets & brussels sprouts) / log all food / limit snacks ~ small chocolate milk & Siggi's skyr, then during night had some saltine crackers, sometimes I do that to settle my tummy / 80 oz. water :neutral: Net calories…

@pridesabtch Vent all you want. That's what I had to do when my MIL, who lived with us for 11+ years, had advancing dementia. Virtual (((hugs)))! Recap 10/16 W ~ Hubby left to visit his 2 sisters. I have the house to myself! That's rare. 1) Fried green tomatoes for lunch (haven't made in a few years) / make leek soup for…

@HappyDonkey75 @pridesabtch Wow, I can't imagine having to overcome those feelings to do something I loved. Good on both of you! I, too, was wondering about Tracie (sp?) @snowflake1968. I miss her posts. Did anyone else have to re-log into their MFP account on their phone today? That was weird, and I had to reset my…

@PackerFanInGB Very good news on your scan results! Also great on your LiveStrong program! Recap 10/14 M 1) Leftovers for supper ~ I tried the ratatouille recipe writer's suggestion & had leftovers as part of an omelet ~ yum! / limit snacking ~ doing well last few days / log all food / 80 oz. water yay! :smiley: Net cals…

Recap 10/13 Sunday ~ not a day to be outside, raining & high around 48F 1) Church ~ women's choir sang Call to Worship at 7:45 & 9:00 :smiley: Extra early start to my day, and I remembered how I hated getting up in the dark to walk dog early mornings before going to work. Don't miss that at all! 2) Make ratatouille (new…

OCTOBER 5# CHALLENGE posting Mondays 9/30 SW: 185 10/7: 185.5 (post 5K-race refreshments, fast food 1x, open house snack cups were guesstimates) 10/14: 184.5

Recap 10/12 Sat. 1) Decide what's for supper (several excellent choices) ~ super simple salmon (stove) & sauteed rainbow chard / log all food / no peanut M&Ms / net calories zero / 80 oz. water :s pumpkin seeds snack high in sodium, net cals -305 (but maybe not based on Fitbit, which I do not link to MFP), 64 oz. water 2)…

Recap 10/11 F ~ Weather is almost summerlike today, but that will be over in a day or two. 1) Walked 4.31 mi :sunglasses: Passed an older gentleman that I sometimes meet when walking dog, and we were both wearing shorts and short sleeves (unusual this time of year). He remarked that this was probably the last time we'd be…

Thanks for the birthday wishes. The day was nice, a little more low-key than I was planning due to our dog being with us for the road trip. She is 12 and such a mama's girl that I didn't even try to go into a few places on my own, which hubby was fine with, knowing she would just whine the whole time I'd be out of sight.…

@pridesabtch I'm sorry you're feeling sad, but I want to wish you HaPpY BiRtHdaY! Huge hugs to you!!! @HappyDonkey75 Happy to hear your dad's surgery went well. Praying for a speedy recovery and healing. As for your recent "diet" advice, I would completely ignore what she said. Yes, macros are important, but not so much…

Recap 10/7 M 1) Walked dog 4.23 mi :sunglasses: sunny & fall-like cool at 47F & light breeze, time to start wearing light jacket but still wearing shorts LOL = happy dog & happy me 2) Leftovers for supper / log all food / net calories zero / 80 oz. water :smiley: Yay! Net calories green 300 & 64 oz. water, resulted in loss…

OCTOBER 5# CHALLENGE posting Mondays 9/30 SW: 185 10/7: 185.5 (post 5K-race refreshments, fast food 1x, open house snack cups were guesstimates)

Recap 10/6 Sun. ~ very windy, high temp didn't reach 60F, took day off from walking dog (good thing we have a large fenced-in backyard) 1) Church 7:45 & 10:30 / Old Testament & Epistle readings for LWML Sunday / school addition dedication 12:00 & open house / help pack up display table & carry to J&K's car :smiley: 2) Min.…

Recap 10/5 Sat. ~ Bellin Women's Half Marathon & 5K (I walked in the 5K) 1) 5K race :star: Chilly start at 39F but I warmed up quickly, happy no breeze. Chip time of 49:18 & very happy me! / 263/381 / 13/18 F65-69 / ave. pace first half 16:24 & second half 14:47 / overall ave. pace 15:52 2) Log all food (guess at post-race…

Recap 10/4 F 1) Walked dog 3.81 mi :sunglasses: Temp was 47 when we left & 60 shortly after we got home... very typical for this time of year, and I love it! Happy dog & happy me 2) Leftovers for supper / log all food / net calories zero / 80 oz. water :neutral: Net cals -593 but I was ok with that, knowing what I ate and…

I agree, challenges aren't for all people, including me sometimes. No problem. I applaud your perseverance on a trip to France. Congrats on your maintenance, that's work as well. 😁

Late to post but logging everything and want to be accountable. Recap 10/3 R ~ planned rest day 1) California crunch roll for lunch (bought while grocery shopping) / make stuffed peppers for supper / log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water :smiley: net cals -17 & 64 oz water 2) Min. 5000 steps :smiley: over 7700 &…

@beachwalker99 Welcome back! We can all bump along on the struggle bus together LOL. @HappyDonkey75 I like your insights into weight loss. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes to your dad on his surgery. @HappyDonkey75 Almost forgot: Congrats on your 30# weight loss so far!!! @littleblackskirt Boy, you have a lot going on! Do…

@mytime6630 @pridesabtch Count me in for the October 5# Challenge. I don't always do well, but at least I may be more likely to eat less... even 100 calories less per day should help. My weight has gone up this year also, about 5# then just juggling the same old weight. Not the plan for 2024 at all. Current weight 185#…

Another beautiful early fall day :sunglasses: Recap 9/28 Sat. ~ beautiful day, coming to an end soon, based on the extended forecast 1) Pan-fried perch & leftover veg for supper / log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water :( red calories, 64 oz 2) Already done: farmers market / washed dishes / watered outside…

Hugs to you @Bex953172! Hang in there, things will get better. Recap 9/27 F ~ another gorgeous fall day 1) Walked dog 3.5 mi, saw & heard pileated woodpecker at top of tree in woods on edge of park 😎 happy dog & happy me 2) Figure out supper / log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water Hubby and I decided to wander…

Recap 9/26 R ~ beautiful fall day, cool nights, warm days 1) Walked dog 3.93 mi, saw 2 sandhill cranes circling low overhead, stopped at RJs for water (they place dog bowl out for all the doggos walking by) & dog got treat as well :sunglasses: happy dog & happy me 2) Figure out supper ~ Schwans cod & broccoli with ginger /…

Recap 9/25 W ~ wonderful fall day 1) Walked dog 4.34 mi ~ dog got treat from garbage truck driver & I chatted with Collector Porsche man who always waves when we go walking by :sunglasses: happy dog & happy me 2) Log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water :smiley: net cals -86 3) City water dept. exchange of…

JFT 9/25 W ~ wonderful fall day 1) Walked dog 4.34 mi ~ dog got treat from garbage truck driver & I chatted with Collector Porsche man who always waves when we go walking by :sunglasses: happy dog & happy me 2) Log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water 3) City water dept. exchange of equipment in basement / hair…

Recap 9/22 Sunday ~ day 2 of pre- colonoscopy diet 1) Church 9:00 :smiley: & talked with Kris about mic for my reading on LWML Sunday in 2 weeks 2) Follow low fiber low residue diet plans / no vitamins / log all food / 80 oz. water ~ net calories red bc I snacked in evening to compensate for fasting next day, 80 oz. water…

Recap 9/21 Sat. ~ day 1 of pre-colonoscopy diet 1) Follow low fiber low residue diet plans / no vitamins / log all food / 80 oz. water :smiley: followed plan yay 2) Farmers market / unlock gate, de-poop backyard & move patio stuff for hubby to mow / read / digital declutter / wash dishes / other? voted multiple devices for…

Recap 9/20 F ~ very humid & warm, planned rest day 1) Eat up leftovers for supper / log all food / 80 oz. water :p went a little over knowing I am restricted on Sat & Sun. but not horrible, 80 oz. water 2) Text sister (they're leaving on vacation Mon.) / vote online for Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin (multiple devices) /…