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Hi ChiciVilla - and welcome. I’m Tess and I live in the DC area (or, the DMV, as we call it). I’ve been on MFP since January 1, 2017 and on this forum since around July. The food tracking on MFP was a game changer for me in getting my weight loss started, and this forum has been a godsend in keeping it going. My best…

Friday. Finally. Yesterday was National Margarita Day - hope the C-boys took note and have warmed up the blender. Cold temps and rain have returned to the nation’s capital. Blech. Finally returned to working with a trainer on Wednesday after 3 weeks of postponing sessions due to illness. Felt good to find some muscles I…

Kathryn, one thing I should have mentioned about the progressive lenses - sometimes you need to ease into them. When I got my new glasses, I found I could only wear them 1-2 hours on the first day, then had to switch back to old glasses (same as you - nausea, headaches). Each day, I increased it by an hour or so. It took…

Snowing this afternoon in the nation’s capital this afternoon. Glad to be inside, watching the Olympics. Did make it to the gym for a good cardio workout (elliptical) and a light strength training. It’s been 3 weeks since I’ve done weights, thanks to this virus that doesn’t seem to want to go away. Waves to all. Will check…

Kathryn, welcome to the world of progressive lenses! I understand what you’re going through. It does get better! Here’s a trick I learned the hard way about progressives and computer screens. I ended up with a pinched nerve in my neck this past June; my physical therapist suggested the computer screen was probably at…

Happy Valentine’s Day, all! Hope you were all kind and good to yourself. Sweet dreams, Tess

Hi all - Happy Monday! Missy, so good to hear from you! Wedding planning can be fun or stressful - you’re smart to keep it manageable. Kathryn, sounds like you’re feeling more like yourself! Hope you continue to improve from the flu. Sara, sorry to hear about the sinus headache- take care of yourself. Nasty viruses out…

I can relate to that, Sara! Happy Friday, all!

Thanks for the laugh, Lana. Mario - what a character! Anyone else watching the Olympics? I especially like the Winter ones. A night of rest and relaxation. Still haven’t regained energy and am getting impatient. Waves to all, Tess

Vigorous waves to everyone! Kathryn, so sorry you had the flu and relieved you’re getting better! I only had a bad sinus infection (doctor checked - no flu!) and I’m still wiped out. I’m not usually this affected by a cold so am not being a very patient patient! Hope you continue to recover. Be kind to yourself. Sara, I’m…

Hi all - finally feeling somewhat human again. Still not 100% but so much better. Actually can’t wait to go back to work tomorrow after being out sick an entire week. Fortunately it wasn’t the flu (tested negative) but a bad virus. Weather is cold, rainy/snowing in DC. Perfect day to stay inside and not care about who wins…

Came down with a nasty virus - worse than DH - been running a fever for two days. Never realized how few steps one could walk in a day. Headed to the doctor on Thursday. Waves to all, Tess

Oh, Annie - I’m so sorry about the sudden passing of your beloved kitty. It is never easy...Healing thoughts to you and your family. Tess

Well done, Drea! (Thunderous applause). That’s such an impressive result in a month. Woo HOO! Lana, as you know, days are like that. Sometimes the NSV is enjoying times with friends and getting back in the saddle the next day. Dreary Sunday. Dawn, you’ll appreciate this - did a panicked call to our vet yesterday (who is…

Hi Karlabright455, I fit your over 50/menopause profile. I lost 50 pounds last year and probably should lose another 2017. MFP started me at 1460 calories per day for a 1 pound/week loss rate. I’m guessing I started at a higher weight than you are, given the amount you want to lose. I focused on calories and walking for…

Hi, my name is Tess and I shake salads...I will now be more sensitive that it can be annoying to people. :blush: Welcome dlm4mom and graysky (any other newbies I’ve missed?). Don’t worry about one messed up day - remember that you are in charge and can make the next day better. I started on this journey 1/1/17 and lost 50…

Snow on the ground this morning in DC...54 degrees by Saturday. Crazy. Waves to all as I head to the subway. Tess

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Sara, look for an LED flashlight. You can get small ones that fit in your bag or pocket, and the illumination is amazing. Tess

You’ve gotten great advice here so I won’t repeat it. Instead, since the scale isn’t cooperating, I’ll applaud your NSVs: for the past 1-2 weeks, you made 2 major lifestyle changes and have stuck with them. You started walking to/from work. You started HIIT training. I applaud and celebrate you for this!!! As you think…

I feel your pain on the knitting, Lana. I’m impressed you were able to rip it out and get it all back on the needles. That’s where I fall apart- getting it back on correctly. Also, thanks the the idea about what to do with lots of yarn that alone won’t make up a full scarf. Hadn’t thought about a tubular scarf..... Waves…

Errands, errands, errands. Grocery store, Library, bookstore, wine shop. Need to take down exterior Christmas decorations (yes, a bit late on this but it was too cold before and we’re far from the last ones in the neighborhood). Either a walk or the gym later as need exercise credits to finish the day in the green. BBL Tess

Hang in there, Annie! Remember to breathe... Thinking of you, Tess

Annie, I’m so sorry about the closings! Hope it gets sorted out tomorrow so you can spend the weekend starting to get settled in your new home. Saltine, welcome back! It’s good to hear from you, and I’m sorry you’re going through the pain of missing your mother. Waves to all. Back to waiting for the bus. Tess

Horribly busy week at work - where did all these meetings come from? - so just dashing through. Welcome Justin! Very supportive here - we’re in this together! Thanks, Dawn - the weather has turned warming (50/60s) today and tomorrow then back to 20s/30s for the weekend. Bus is here - gotta run. Happy Thursday all. Tess

Kathryn, good luck with colonoscopy! I’ve been through it twice (my Dad died of colon cancer so I had to start getting them early and have them every 5 years). I agree with Lana - the prep was the worse part! A nice nap and you can eat anything you feel like afterwards! My advice, that someone gave me before my first one -…

Welcome Sam! Tess here. You are among friends and folks who have gone through similar trials. We definitely give each other a lot of support, focusing on moving forward and preferring to see past lapses as learning experiences that will help us get to our ultimate goals. Waiting for the bus home on the chilly weather if…

Hi Melissa - welcome! I’m Tess and I live near DC. I’m in my early 50s and a year ago, was at my highest weight and found MFP (including the lovely people on this forum) to be a game changer for me. I’ve lost about 50 lbs over the past year and have about 30 to go. Just last week started adding strength training to my…

Thank you for sharing your story. I truly believe that we grow mentally and emotionally stronger from the challenge of trying and failing, and picking ourselves up to try again. Eventually we succeed (however we personally define that) and the victory is so much sweeter for the struggle. Good luck to you, from one serial…