ChattyCrafty Member

Great work and pictures. Very inspiring.

Hi: I'm starting my 8 week adventure today. (Perhaps restarting is the better word). Hip arthritis keeps my activities limited or painful, but after gaining a COVID 10 (snacking all day at home), I hope to get under 200 soon. Using up left overs then going to focus on plant based and protein shakes/bars. Congratulations on…

I'd like to join. I'm hoping to find motivation for the next step down off this plateau: Location: Sacramento, CA Original weight: 228 Challenge Starting Weight: 198.2 Challenge Level: ** (lose 10 pounds) Challenge Goal weight:188.2 Start Date: May 1

Username: Chattycrafty Monday April 15, 2019 Week: April Week 3 PW =197 CW=198.2 Gain: But I weighed with clothes and shoes on because that is what I did when I started many months ago. I wanted to go back to that as my standard. So probably actually stayed even from a personal perspective. Better than a gain.

Thank you. I will try it. I like the simple approach you suggest. (Sorry about the empty post, I tried to figure out how to respond. Hope it works this time!

Has anyone done a vision board? Was it helpful? Any tips? I feel like it would be helpful, but I keep telling myself it is silly. I am hoping for inspiration. Got any?

DAILY: Monday 4/08/2019 TRACK: Yes CALORIES: under EXERCISE: Yes. Aqua class plus short walk. GOALS/DAY: Feeling more confident in water aerobic classes, working harder and much more tired after class. Wish I could get rid of saggy skin. Pleased with my weigh-in, may finally jump off that plateau. Looking forward to next…

Username: Chattycrafty Monday April 8, 2019 Week: April Week 1 PW =199.5 CW=197 I was terrible at tracking over the weekend. I realized that I "forgot" things. Doing better with water. Had a super cheat day on Friday afternoon and all day Saturday. Really regret it, but back for more success this week.

DAILY: Thursday 4/04/2019 TRACK: Yes CALORIES: under EXERCISE: Yes. Helped at a charity event and got my steps in. GOALS/DAY: Revelation: at 60 years I was more energetic than a group of college kids working at the charity event. I could not have made this statement 1 year ago. It is such a blessing to be looking back on…

DAILY: Wednesday 4/03/2019 TRACK: Yes CALORIES: under EXERCISE: Yes. Walked a mile and simple yoga. GOALS/DAY: Pleased to be tracking. I can tell it is helping because I was hungry-which I hope is a sign I’m moving the scale. Doing better on hydration.

Daily: Tuesday 4/02/2019 Track: Yes Calories: Over my goal Exercise: No. Sore from yesterday’s workout. Did a few yoga stretches. Goals or Day: Continued tracking. It is amazing how quickly the calories add up. I lost 25 pounds in 2018 between August and November. I am realizing that even though my habits have improved,…

Daily: Monday 4/01/2019 (forgot to post this yesterday) Track: Yes Calories: Over my goal Exercise: Yes, I went to three aqua classes since it was a holiday. Got over 16000 steps. Goals or Day: After 7 months on the Optifast program, I am still not consistent with daily tracking. My goal is to focus on capturing my food,…

Username: Chattycrafty Monday April 1, 2019 Week: April Week 1 PW =201 CW=199.5

Username: Chattycrafty Weigh in day: Monday Starting weight: 201

I'd like to join please