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Hi there. I’m Heather, 42, single, Canadian, have more than 150 pounds to lose but trying not to get overwhelmed by such a big goal. I’m all about small and sustainable goals, and this helped me to lose 80 pounds last year. I’ve since gained 20 off that back, so looking for some accountability too! Feel free to add me as a…

Hi there! My name is Heather. I’m 42, single, and live in Alberta, Canada. I started losing weight about a year ago, starting at 440 lbs. I’m 5’9”. I lost almost 80 pounds in 6 months, but I started plateauing in November 2020, and now the scale is creeping up!!!!! I’ve gained 20 pounds since early winter, and I’m now at…

My current goal is around 70 pounds, but that's just to my first goal. I'm in! It's nice being able to talk to other people with this much to lose.

I love this! A friend recently was telling me she is focusing on getting to the next 'decade', and I thought that was such a great way to approach it. @LtHammerhead, SMART goal for sure!

Yesterday and today, I had very productive work days, which I attribute to leaving my cell in another room in my house. I've been feeling frustrated with myself not getting as much work done as I'd like, and I've been feeling distracted for awhile. I know mental health, specifically not great mental health, can have an…

@beautyofdreams Oh my, that’s awful. I’m so sorry for your loss. You’ve experienced so much loss, and you’re still coming here and posting. You clearly have some amazing resilience to help you through these dark times. Good question about the SMART goal setting. I think the thing to remember is it has to be attainable, and…

@alphaelijoe and @missysave0612 Welcome to our group! @lelbarou Wowzers, that’s a lot of job opportunities! I hope you get offered your top pick!! Let us know how it goes. @missGYST and @red1185 I love Banff too! I am so incredibly lucky because I only live a 4 hour drive from Banff, and I tend to go a couple times a year.…

So yah, I’ve been very silent the last week or so. I guess I needed that. I had a very productive weekend, and had a great appointment with my psychologist today. I talked to her about the fact I’ve been hovering within the same 10 pounds for the last 4 months. I recognize that given all the stress this winter, plateauing…

Welcome to our team @shawnamee1 and @roz0810! @rlaskey2 I’m glad the party was such a success! Pizza certainly is an easier option, and honestly, there’s nothing wrong with eating pizza! So long as we don’t eat pizza everyday, stuff like that in moderation helps us stay on track (instead of restricting it all together,…

Hi everyone. I’ve been away from the group for the last week, I’m sorry! I’m ok, just recharging after such a stressful time at work. I had Thurs/Fri off, and I did a ton of running around and organizing myself. I feel like when I’m organized and take care of ‘adulting’, I have more brain space for healthy habits and…

I remembered to weigh in today! LOL. It was up as I expected. My work week was much better than the week prior, but still on a busy side. I wasn’t awesome at following my menu this week, but as I posted earlier this week, I’m being gentle with myself. I have some plans for this weekend for some rest, some walking, and some…

@theresaM787 I love the idea of one more! I feels so much more attainable, and a great way to gradually increase whatever goals we have! @megan_smartiepants1980 Yikes, that sounds painful! Allowing your toes to heal is probably a good idea. Hopefully you’ll get ‘back on your feet’ (pun intended) even sooner with resting…

This morning when I first woke up, I knew it was weigh-in day, and then <blank>! LOL. I totally forgot until mid-morning when it flew into my brain. I sometimes have to just laugh at myself. I will weigh-in tomorrow morning!

@megan_smartiepants1980 That’s the thing about sleep apnea, you might be sleeping what seems like a good amount per night, but when someone stops breathing, they’re constantly getting slightly roused, which prevents us from getting different levels of sleep. I was sleeping 10-12 hours per night, and I felt so fatigued…

I've been quiet, I know. I've been practicing being 'gentle' with myself, and allowing myself to not be "perfect". I put together my new sit/stand desk this past weekend, and I've been using it SO much this week. Most times I'm on a call or meeting, I raise the desk so that I'm standing. My legs and butt feel much better…

@iradi8 Congratulations on reaching Onederland!!!! That’s so awesome! @lelbarou I’m happy your test came back negative. It can be stressful waiting for those results! @lindamtuck2018 Oh man, I’m sorry to hear sleep continues to be such a challenge. You’re absolutely right that our mental health is just as important as our…

Hey friends. It's been bananas the last few days! I worked over 14 hours yesterday. But, here are the positives:* Tomorrow is Friday * My mom knows I've been mega stressed and offered to come over and do some cleaning so this weekend I can get the R&R I need to recover * Today is my best friend's birthday and we're going…

Workday check-in March 2 ❌Up by 6:20 ❌Meditate ✔️Follow daily menu ✔️Check-in w/F2F Today was really stressful. I cried during my lunch break, and that relieved some of the pressure. This morning I taught a course on self-care and goal setting, which is ironic. Tonight after work I thought about what I have control over. I…

Workday check-in March 1 ✔️Up by 6:20 ❌Meditate ✔️Follow daily menu ✔️Check-in w/F2F Today was another stressful workday. I forgot I had some tasks I had to do yesterday, so instead of meditating, when I got up, I went straight to work so I could get those things done before I started training at 8. The rest of my day was…

@megan_smartiepants1980 Sorry for missing my Feb 27 steps! They are 2,076. @beautyofdreams That is so much for one person to go through. Thank you for being so open to share. You’ve already done so amazing in your journey, and I’m looking forward to continue working together and see many more successes. @carmenduncan9575…

From the February chat!: @piqueaboo It is easy to get caught up on the things we wished we did better on, and I certainly can get caught in that trap. Good for you for focusing on your improvements this month! I’ve been focusing on my sleep too. I think not only does your body just handle losing weight better, but I find…

Hi everyone. My name is Heather. I’m single, 41, living in Edmonton, Canada. I started my current journey in May 2020. I’ve struggled with weight most of my life, and tried lots of different diets where I saw success, but also gained back all the weight plus more. I have an eating disorder (binge/restrict pattern) where…

Feb 24 check-in ✔️48 oz water/day ❌Healthy snack 1x/day ✔️ In bed by 10:30 🌟 3/3 days!! ✔️Check-in w/F2F ❌4,000 steps @megan_smartiepants1980 Steps for Feb 24 were: 2,392 @lindamtuck2018 Weigh-in Username: Heatherbluebell Weigh-in Thursdays PW: 368.6 CW: 365.4 (-3.2) LTD: 74.6 I guess I stressed out about my weigh-in for…

@363days I have no doubt hormone imbalances can cause issues with weight gain/loss. I hope things get figured out quickly. @megan_smartiepants1980 I hope your insurance goes through to cover your surgery. I don’t know the US health care system very well, but what happens if the insurance says they won’t cover it?! It…

Hey all! I've been so busy with work, and it's been stressing me out. BUT, there is light at the end of the tunnel. This coming Saturday should be the last of the OT I need to work. Yesterday I ended up working around 11 hours, and only took one 15 min break. I was thinking of not attending my Zumba class, especially when…

@Megan_smartiepants1970 My steps for 02/21 = 11,152 :smile:

Thanks everyone for the congratulatory messages from this past week! It feels good for sure, though I admit, I had the thought going through my mind was that I am undeserving, which I know is silly! I think I'm feeling a little tired and unhappy with my food choices today (I'm totally over in my calories), and it's…

@garn1976 and @TheresaM787 Welcome to our team! I’ve been part of this team just a month, but I already feel like I belong in this wonderfully supportive community. Looking forward to getting to know both of you better! @Draby2011 Wow! It sounds like so many positive things are happening for you, and it’s very motivating…

@Megan_smartiepants1970 My steps for 02/19 = 9,148

My appointments today were great. My dietician was happy with my progress in my current goals, my psychologist and I talked about cortisol and that it has likely impacted my weight the last few weeks. She also told me that petting an animal has scientifically been shown to reduce cortisol levels, so it's great I have a…