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If that's fair than I normally fail at least twice a week, lol. Food is not your enemy and a bag of popcorn isn't going to be the end of the world. You can make it fit into your calories. And if you can't, look into air popped popcorn. The popcorn itself is relatively low in calories and then you can add whatever flavor…

I am posted up today ready to watch movies and Netflix, read a bunch of books, and fill it my bullet journal whole I am healing. I am as going to plan a visit with my sister that should be fun because we are going to go to a festival about wool. I'm hoping to help my sister end up with a sheep in her life.

Starting weight for challenge: 216 lbs December 21: 216.4 December 28: 211.2 January 4: 214.4 January 11: 212.4 January 18: 211.2 January 25: 210.8 February 1: 213.2 February 8: 208.2 February 15: 208.6 February 23: 210.6 March 1: 210.6 March 8: March 15: March 20: Goal for challenge: 20 pounds (Because I seem to be…

Yesterday I stayed in bed until two. I only got up to do breakfast for me and the dog and it was fabulous. My body needed it.

I have been coming to terms with the idea that my fitness goals will have to be out on hold and may take some snacks for to needing hernia surgery scheduled for March first. I have been trying to make lemonade and party of that is recognizing that I can spend March focusing on other goals and a big party of that is…

For about a week before I would suggest going to maintenance with the added calories going to a decent portion of carbs with some increased protein as well. Powerade zero worked well for me. Also, bring some bananas. I would also suggest something with caffeine in it. I am not big into things like red bull so I brought a…

Another great way to work on descents is to hike but more specifically, find a trail in your area that is labeled primitive. It won't have switchbacks on the hills. This will actually hello with functional core strength and functional fill body strength as well help you with things like balance.

Highest weight: 275 MFP starting weight: 272.5 June 19, 2018 Starting weight for challenge: 216 lbs December 21: 216.4 December 28: 211.2 January 4: 214.4 January 11: 212.4 January 18: 211.2 January 25: 210.8 February 1: 213.2 February 8: 208.2 February 15: 208.6 February 23: 210.6 March 1: March 8: March 15: March 20:…

I overate on Saturday and Sunday. I let myself period eat and it was fun. I are too much but I'm able to remind myself that, at worst, I've put on two pounds of actual fat and in the grand scheme of things, it was worth the Oreos. Yesterday I took the best shower. Normally a long shower for me is 15 minutes. This was 25…

Depending on your height your may be able to add in some extra calories and shoot for 1 pound per week loss. Another thing to look at if 1.5 per week is still appropriate and not too aggressive for you is complex carbs. Swap out a veggie for some sweet potato a couple times over the next week and see if that helps.

Highest weight: 275 MFP starting weight: 272.5 June 19, 2018 Starting weight for challenge: 216 lbs December 21: 216.4 December 28: 211.2 January 4: 214.4 January 11: 212.4 January 18: 211.2 January 25: 210.8 February 1: 213.2 February 8: 208.2 February 15: 208.6 February 23: March 1: March 8: March 15: March 20: Goal for…

Yesterday my husband let me pick out my Valentine's day flowers. I know it sounds not very romantic but it's the opposite. I'm very particular. He usually does a really awesome job. But it's also an excuse for home to slyly learn more about what I like and what I'm looking for. I also recently started planning all of my…

That's more like it! Stupid water weight. Guys keep this train rolling so I'm never over 210 again! Highest weight: 275 MFP starting weight: 272.5 June 19, 2018 Starting weight for challenge: 216 lbs December 21: 216.4 December 28: 211.2 January 4: 214.4 January 11: 212.4 January 18: 211.2 January 25: 210.8 February 1:…

Yesterday I made myself say yes. I went to the advanced class and stayed even though I didn't really know anyone and I was the only female. I did fall breaks even though I was scared. I'm really glad I did because I struggled but I finally wrapped my head around the technique of falling. I pushed myself and was paid off…

I really think, based on how poorly sells care is going so far this year haha, that one of my over arguing goals this year needs to be more self care. And not passive care in the sense that I'm forgiving myself for things but actively being mindful of taking time for myself while still being serious about my goals. So far…

Yesterday I took a day to "do nothing." I hung around the house in my pajamas and watched the office. I finished setting up February in my bullet journal and continued working on my home collection. My two big habits I'm trying to build this month are at least ten minutes of yoga a day and at least ten minutes of reading a…

I love all of the. A few of my faves are: Comparison is the theif of joy. You don't have to make the sandwich. (This one is for when I'm tired or depressed and don't have the energy to make food. Those times that your want to reach for the easy calorie laden stuff. It basically means, your can eat the parts of what your…

Didn't get a chance to post yesterday. I'm really hoping that this is water retention from starting a lifting routine and adding an extra three classes plus not sleeping well. Now that I type that it, it seems really obvious that my body is overloaded. It didn't feel like that much during the week but based on the weigh in…

This weekend I hung it with my husband and we spent most of it in our PJs playing Monopoly. I've been burning up the exercise. I'm trying to get ready to psych myself up for signing up for a hiking challenge in my area. Sign ups open on March first it's a drawing system so hopefully I can get chosen. I've been trying to…

Highest weight: 275 MFP starting weight: 272.5 June 19, 2018 Starting weight for challenge: 216 lbs December 21: 216.4 December 28: 211.2 January 4: 214.4 January 11: 212.4 January 18: 211.2 January 25: 210.8 February 1: February 8: February 15: February 23: March 1: March 8: March 15: March 20: Goal for challenge: 20…

A few other things I thought of that everyone here jogged my brain about: Do you have a support system? Anyone you can talk to about this in your life? Anyone to cheer your successes? If not, let me know. I would love to be your cheerleader. It's really easy to have a slip up meal and feel like the whole day is ruined. Or…

A few things: First, make sure that your logging everything correctly and weighing all your food. Second, you're right. Ten days isn't enough. You aren't truly stuck until you get past six weeks with no movement. Third, make sure that you aren't making too many changes at once. If you're trying to totally overhaul your…

Finally started my lifting program yesterday!! It was easier and quicker than I thought it would be but I'm feeling the squats today. It's going to Wicklow get more difficult so I am enjoying working on my form at first. Went to both Krav and heavy bag yesterday. Trying to remotivate myself at the gym and get my eating…

Recently my self care have been too exciting. It's mostly been about doctors appointments and changing meds. The other day the new scents for Yankee candle came out so hubby and I went over to check them out. We picked up a few sale items and I've been burning a new to us scent. I also started a journal so I could track…

Highest weight: 275 MFP starting weight: 272.5 June 19, 2018 Starting weight for challenge: 216 lbs December 21: 216.4 December 28: 211.2 January 4: 214.4 January 11: 212.4 January 18: 211.2 January 25: February 1: February 8: February 15: February 23: March 1: March 8: March 15: March 20: Goal for challenge: 20 pounds…

Cottage cheese is a good source of protein and a super easy way to make a meal. Throw a little fruit in it like blueberries or pineapple. Or have some tomato and French dressing. Is it just fish or all seafood that you don't like? I have some shrimp in the freezer that for 113 g is only 80 calories and is 18 grams of…

Maybe use plain yogurt and add some vanilla extract. That might lower the sugar a little. Or you could replace .5 to 1 banana with ice. It wouldn't be quite as creamy but you'd still get some of the thickness and less sugar (yes bananas are good for you but if you're looking to reduce sugars, they are a kind of a big hit).…

I like mixing it into milk and adding some peanut butter powder and a little nesquik for a yummy chocolate peanut butter flavor. Since your whey protein is chocolate flavor, you could just add the peanut butter powder. I feel like you're could also be really good made into a "smoothie." Out the protein and some milk into a…

This can be so difficult because salt plus stress and you're taking a potential double hot. And even more if you have added exercise or if you aren't post menopausal and your hormones are "acting up." Heck, you lost .4. Yay!! And on data where your stagnant or up, looking at where you've come from our just looking at the…

I agree with what everyone has said so far. I just wanted to highlight that for women, because of our cycle and hormones, if you are not post menopausal then it may be more like six weeks before you really see a change. Especially since you have so "little" left to lose. Some people at the point where you are at only see a…