PatriceFitnessPal Member

Thank you, @CasandraW. Now that I’m back home, I have a lot to catch up on. I had an eye doctor appointment that I rescheduled and someone came to fix our washing machine today because the spin cycle was broken. I have a lot of laundry to do tomorrow! I liked the cute bird picture, too, @CasandraW! Thanks for sharing them…

Welcome to all the new members and Happy February, Shape Shifters! I’m Patrice, a 58 year old woman from northern Virginia in the USA (which is embarrassing for me to admit right now 😬 - my apologies to our international friends!). I’ve been part of the ‘support group’ on a break from the weekly weigh in because my great…

Hello Shape Shifters and welcome back @nancyinmiami! It’s great to have you here with us again. I’ve been on the support list while shifting my attention to a number of other personal and professional responsibilities. I’m looking forward to returning to the group in March. On February 27, I’ll send a new starting weight…

Hello Shape Shifters! I moved to the support list about a month ago. I’ll rejoin the team here within the next couple of months — probably Feb. 2nd — because I have limited access to a consistent scale for reporting my weight. I just wanted to stop in to encourage everyone to finish the year strong!

Great job meeting your step goal and big shout out of CONGRATULATIONS for achieving your goal weight! 🎉🎉🎉

Congratulations to the team on placing second overall, and especially all the Shape Shifters on the leader board this week! 🎉🎉

@iradi8 — Here’s a link to the MFP discussion that @Pupowl described so well: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10787818/minimum-basic-and-preferred-habits#latest

@Pupowl - I didn’t see a post about Tinus but I’m glad he’s doing well after his “little episode.” It’s difficult to push through our fears but I’m sure you’ll gradually feel more comfortable leaving him at home during walks, especially since an hour or two is a small portion of your day and you’re with him so much of the…

@CasandraW - I’m so sorry to hear the news about your mother — my condolences to you and your family. @Tomsgal1985 — I was also sorry to see that you are still unable to access your house since the storm. I’m sure it’s frustrating and probably feels as though much of your life is ‘on hold’ right now. I hope you are able to…

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…