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Yesterday I did well sticking to my plan. Even at the lake I got a 🔵. Helped that I made a small batch of popcorn twice (and shared). Today was a little tougher. Lunch was more like dinner, so I snacked on cheese and crackers. And neither meal was low point, so used lots of weeklies. I have one left with Thurs being my…

Congrats @Al_Howard ! Sounds you won over those pesky desserts! 🎉 And thanks for the examples @steve0mania . You reminded me of one I've come to terms with in the recent years. I am stubborn! Like really stubborn! This less than lovely trait is an asset when someone tries to pressure me to eat something that doesn't fit…

Sweets aren't a huge problem for me, not because I don't like any, but because I'm picky about them! If a dessert isn't great, I'll leave it. Often times I don't even try cake unless someone who's food taste I really trust, is raving about it. We do usually have dark chocolate in the house, and I'll have a piece…

I HAVE to track! I'm too good at fooling myself. But, I track on 💜, and honestly that's pretty minimal tracking. And I eat so much of the same foods, a lot of my tracking is quick tracking, where I'm filling in the food and points. Maybe some day I can do it, but that day has not arrived!

Decent week. Within points, but up 1.2 on Friday. Today, Sat, I'm 2#s lower than that. Hoping it continues to trend down. Birthday did include a hike, so that was helpful. If nothing else, it got me out of the cottage for a while. I've been eating well, establishing some new habits, BUT still need to move more! Oh, and…

So sorry Emmie @whathapnd . 💛 I'm was up 1.2 yesterday possibly because of large loss last week. Down 2# today, Sat 🤷🏼‍♀️.

Sorry I've been MIA. Been busy and tired, a rough combo. As @steve0mania noted, hard to be too specific, but here goes with what I remember. I have taken time to consider my days, and that has been really helpful! Been OP, getting 🔵s, all but Thursday. This is the 3rd Thurs that I've eaten well over 🔵 range. On the bright…

I HAVE changed my identity, but I never thought of it until this question. I no longer drink all day at the lake and on the boat. I don't drink nearly as much! We used to sit out with neighbors at the old house and drink bottles of wine in a night. Now I drink a glass or two at most. Also used to order and eat much…

✔️ in Sunday was a little sloppy, but it was my birthday, and far from a disaster. Tracked, with some estimating, but at least didn't just concede the day. That's the positive. The negative is that today was a little sloppy. I needed the reminder that white knuckling is sometimes necessary. Thanks @steve0mania ! Tomorrow…

Thanks for the birthday wishes guys! It was a BIG one and awesome! Spent a night at the cottage with DD and her littles, did some hiking at the nearby State Park, an RZR ride, yummy dinner, tons of family time and sun shine🌞. It doesn't get any better! To say nothing of the kind wishes from friends like you guys 😍. Much…

I would love to see people stay home when they're sick (colds or flu) like they are right now. I've enjoyed not getting sick!

✔️ in Sat was a challenge as expected but I'm ok with how it went. Snacked after our hike, but no struggle and loss. Instead I considered and decided. Expectation of salmon for dinner limited snack consumption. Not a bad day! Today will be more of the same with a high point meal added in. Noone to blame but me since I…

@Al_Howard I have the same thing happen a lot. It's like one indulgence leads to more. I had a ML that ate ice cream at the end of her day, in bed. Something to look forward to and no time to eat more. 😂

Checking in ! Background ... I'm working to get back on track after a 2 month hiatus, otherwise known as a time of near mindless eating (near because I was just pretending, I knew exactly what I was doing), I'm finally tracking accurately (8 days in a row). Yesterday, my biggest struggle was not having "just" one or two…

My WI day was Thurs for years. First my meeting was 9:30, and i ate ff yogurt w/sunflower seeds and a measured drizzle of honey before WI, every time. Then I switched to 8 and switched to no food before. When I moved, my WI day changed to Monday, 5:30 p. I didn't eat dinner before, but did nothing to cut out variables.…

That helps, thanks! I like the idea of daily. Should really help with mindset!

I'm in! 30 days takes me to a few before our Vegas vaca. It would be very beneficial to the achievement of my end "goal" if I have firm habits in place, in the hopes that I won't lose the next two months trying to get back on track 🤦🏼‍♀️. I'm not totally clear on what to post though. Should we post the plan? Check in…

I'm back on track, 8 days in a row is making me very optimistic! Down #6 Gained almost that, partly due to lots of ham the week before, but in the right direction. Still 4#s to lose to get back to pre vaca, but moving in the right direction! My birthday is Sunday, so will need a plan. I think it will include a few miles…

I'm back on track, 8 days in a row is making me very optimistic! Down #6 More in #10 thread

@88olds I forgot about headaches! Those I've had this year and many start with a migraine aura that requires meds. I ALWAYS eat before or as soon as possible after taking them. Otherwise I'll add nausea to the symptoms 😥

That was my first thought when I read the question 😂

If I don't feel well I don't care much about food, but I also don't want fruit and veggies. I want soup or comfort food, but small portions.

I WI once a day, in the a.m., before eating or drinking, and without clothing to talked away the variables I can control. Todd mentioned some of the reasons, but here's my 2 biggest ones. First, my weight bounces a lot, so if I WI once a week, and I'm up a pound after a stellar week, I'd be looking for what I did wrong,…

I like the idea of a 5# challenge, and would participate in addition to the 10# challenge.

Yes Charlie, it is absolutely related to PC. Call it a vaca hangover, loss of momentum, dropping good habits, it is what it is! And I need to fix it. I want those 10#s back off, and I want goal! I've always felt like being OP was like a switch that flipped and few struggles to do what I know to do followed. Sometimes it's…

Up 5.8🤦🏼‍♀️. More in 10# challenge

I'm up 5.8#. Yes, some of it is the salty ham I ate all week, but definitely not all. Getting on the scale Fri felt like a real KITA. I didn't post right away because I've been processing. Also, didn't want to claim to be turning it around without some proof. So, as of this Monday morning, I have had 4 days of accurate…

I'm off track too Al, since vaca in Feb. Currently I have strung 4 days of accurate tracking and increased moving together. Here's some random thoughts ... @crewahl. I'm a big donut fan, but they have to be amazing donuts. I was wanting them for months (fortunately I don't drive by them ever!) The Monday after Easter I…

My ML this morning said the average person gained 29#s March to March 😳

I have and use mine daily. Besides weighing portions of meat and snacks, I weigh salad dressing, and other sauces. Use it to weigh what is left in a container as often as what I put on the plate. And when it's an option, I always use it in place if measuring cups and spoons ... more accurate and less dishes is a win win!