PatriceFitnessPal Member

I’m moving from the Shape Shifters active group to the support list, but I didn’t give you much advance notice @Pupowl and @jessicakrall8 so you might need my weigh in report for this week: Weigh-in Day: Thursday PW: 144.4 CW: 143.5 SW: 168 LtD: 24.5 Best wishes, everyone!

@pupowl and @jessicakrall8 - Can I please move from the ‘active’ Shape Shifter group to the ‘support’ list? There are some other priorities that require more of my time and focused attention right now. Thank you for understanding. P.S. — Thank you for your note of encouragement @CasandraW. I’ll be fine. I hope your finger…

Thanks, @CasandraW and @Pupowl. I’m searching for beauty and comfort in nature today — so sad. 😞

I’m posting some photos under the ‘spoiler’ option. This is the rowing course where we raced on Sunday. It’s about a 30-minute drive from my house to this spot on the Occoquan River. I don’t get there as much as I’d like but I’m going today — Since my usual rowing season ended on November 3rd, I’m hoping to use this…

I’ve been enjoying your photography, @Pupowl. I loved the variety of color in the tree with the crested tit bird and all those beautiful mushrooms!

Hi Shape Shifters! I’m not sure if we have any new members to welcome, but it’s always good to start a new month — clean slate! I’m Patrice, a 58 year old woman living in northern Virginia, not far from Washington D.C. in the USA. Later this month, I’ll be traveling to Boston, Massachusetts, where most of my extended…

Love this fun image! I was thinking that it might get tiresome for you all to read the same goal every time I report my weigh in but it helps me ‘keep my eye on the prize’ so I’m glad to hear that you like the idea @Cyncia85!

I’m so sorry you’re facing these bureaucratic obstacles to getting the appropriate services and supports for your sons. You said it — super frustrating! 😤🤬😖 I think it’s worth saying just that to your Family Services Coordinator. If it “… just doesn’t feel right …” to you, it’s probably not the best match. I hope you can…

@angmarie28 - What a scary experience for you and your son — I’m so glad he’s safe! Did you have to tow the new car from Wyoming to Montana? It’s great that your family members have the skills to fix the car you bought. @Tomsgal1985 - I’m so sorry you’re still waiting ‘in limbo’ to gain access to your house. I hope the…

Here’s my weekly weigh-in report — Name: PatriceFitnessPal Weigh-in day: Thursday PW: 144.2 CW: 144.4 SW: 168 LtD: 23.6 My short-term goal is to weigh 140 pounds and my ultimate goal is to reach 125 pounds, maintaining my weight between 125 and 130.

It’s great to see so many Shape Sifters entering the 100 day challenge and supporting one another. That’s a good amount of time to practice and sustain positive habits. Congratulations on your success @iradi8 and best wishes to all! TL/DR version - Lot’s of recent family health complications are tiring but also remind me…

Here’s my weekly weigh-in report — Name: PatriceFitnessPal Weigh-in day: Thursday PW: 144.5 CW: 144.2 SW: 168 LtD: 23.8 My short-term goal is to weigh 140 pounds, which is the highest end of a normal BMI for my height (a bit under 5’4”). The middle range is 125, and that’s my longer-term goal for maintenance.

Wow! 🤩 My nephew loved to watch the annual turning of ‘Old Ironsides.’ It must have been interesting to work on the oldest ship in the Navy!

I’m from Boston and we used to refer to soft drinks as ‘tonic’ growing up. We moved around a lot while my father was a hockey player, so we confused many restaurant servers with our drink requests. They thought we wanted tonic water. Later, when I was a waitress in high school, I had to explain the difference between a…

Victoria Vox is talented!— and funny, too. Thanks @frankwbrown! Congratulations @izzyred9400, @angmarie28, and @Cyncia85 for making the leader board! 🎉

Welcome back, @jessicakrall8! Congratulations on facing your fears! You’re absolutely right that many of us have been there and it’s so true that we need to shutdown any tinges of shame as soon as possible. Shame is never a helpful emotion so this is an important part of moving forward. After losing 43 pounds, and reaching…

That’s a great quote @p8m6bwghh9! Thanks for sharing it. I also liked the one @Cyncia85 posted. I’ve been keeping up with everyone’s comments. I haven’t been very good about responding lately, but I appreciate the energy, encouragement, and support you all bring to the team. I’m on a very slow trajectory, moving toward my…

@Tomsgal1985 - It sounds like you’re making the best of a very difficult situation, enjoying your son and the therapeutic qualities of the beautiful, sweet dog. I hope the access road opens soon, before the weather gets colder, and you can build a comfortable routine until then. 🕊️

Here’s my weekly weigh-in report — Name: PatriceFitnessPal Weigh-in day: Thursday PW: 145.0 CW: 144.5 SW: 168 LtD: 23.5 Last night, I was thinking about skipping the pickup soccer games I play on Thursday nights with a group of women of all ages. I was behind on the work I had scheduled for the week, but I didn’t want to…

I’m sorry to hear you were displaced by the storm but I’m glad you are safe. It was smart to evacuate! My uncle lives about a 10 minute bike ride from Nokomis Beach so he had to leave his house, too. His power is back and the foundation is in good shape but the shade structure over his patio got destroyed. Overall, he was…

I think this is probably one of the best times to visit Venice, @izzyred9400. Have a great trip! @Cyncia85 - Congratulations on your exam! You worked hard to prepare and your effort paid off. I hope the weather cooperates so you can enjoy your special time to relax after meeting your History assignment deadline tonight! I…

Here’s my weekly weigh-in report — Name: PatriceFitnessPal Weigh-in day: Thursday PW: 145.1 CW: 145.0 SW: 168 LtD: 23.0 My weight was a little higher than this throughout the week, so this slight loss feels bigger than it is. I’m really hoping to reach my next milestone goal of 140 because then I’ll be in the normal BMI…

Yikes 😬— I thought I posted my weigh in but I guess I never posted it. I apologize! Name: PatriceFitnessPal Weigh in day: Thursday PW: 144.7 CW: 145.1 SW: 168 Ltd: 22.9 I hope you all enjoy the day!

I’m sorry to hear about your experience with a MFP predator. I wrote a longer response and decided to delete it but that’s terrible!

Welcome to all the new members of our Shape Shifter team! Today, I was planning to drive about 30 minutes to the Occoquan River, where the water is calmer than the Potomac River and sculling is a little easier: https://www.novaparks.com/parks/sandy-run-regional-park Instead, I lingered a little too long with my coffee. I…

😂🤣😂 I’m glad you and your bike recovered well @frankwbrown. It’s nice that you can support your brother on the drive to San Francisco, too. You get to catch up with one another during the drive and then you can enjoy one of the hikes you like — way to maximize your time!

That’s a lot of steps! 🤩

I started drafting this message yesterday and never posted it — @p8m6bwghh9 - It sounds as though you’re making great strides on your health, Rita! That’s fantastic. Alaska is one of only six states I haven’t visited yet, along with Alabama, Idaho, Oklahoma, and both North and South Dakota. I think I’ll make it to Alabama…

@Zaxa2021 - I do some work in early intervention, focusing on positive social emotional development and behavioral health. Feel free to send me a direct message if you would like me to share some resources. I can also share my phone number if you are experiencing information overload, and want help filtering it. In early…

Yes — so difficult @LauriWrobo. I hope you can find strength in the joyful time together and ride it through the reception, then Get. Some. Well-deserved. Rest!! I think I’d block my calendar for a full week of sleep. Sending positive energy!