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Highest Weight 212 lbs | Ultimate Goal 140 lbs | First Goal 165 lbs | January Goal 167. 9 | February 167.2 | March Goal 165 | April Goal 165| May goal 163| June goal 159| July Goal 156| August Goal 150 8/1 154.8 8/2 154.4 8/3 153.2 8/4 154.2 8/5- 153.8- Got in a good hard workout, and over 12K steps... 8/6- 154.8- walking…

it’s hot the last few days! Hotter than we’ve been all summer! The pool has been a nice respite in the evenings, but I’m not getting my workouts done either! Right now, I’m on my walking pad under my desk finishing up my day just to get some steps in! @PackerFanInGB - oh dear yes a novice rider with a horse named lightning…

Highest Weight 212 lbs 8/1 154.8 8/2 154.4 8/3 153.2 8/4 154.2 8/5- 153.8- Got in a good hard workout, and over 12K steps... 8/6- 154.8- walking only- lower body very sore DOMS 8/7- 153 30 minutes treadmill, hit 10K+ steps for day 8/8- 153 8/9 152 8/10 151.4 Strength/HIT combo workout, 13, 622 steps 8/11 152.6 Treadmill 30…

@PackerFanInGB - Yes, I am very much looking forward to my trip.. Nope no more pensions these days. I wish. I just have my various 401K 's but in reality I am still about 15 years from actual retirement.. I am in the same industry as you were.. .. but I am beginning to really hate it. I can tell I am mentally checking out.…

@Kupla71 - congrats on your new lows ! Interesting about coffee increasing your appetite. It does the opposite for me. Especially an afternoon coffee (has to be no later than 2:00 pm) and it will hold off the afternoon slump and munchies for me . I never get hungry for breakfast until about 9:00 am but i have read some…

@SofaKween - thank you for that. Your absolutely 100% correct. I do need to have a few wins I guess. So I told my alter ego "talk yourself out of anything fun" voice to go kick rocks and made some calls yesterday on rentals. Turns out one of the places that rents is having a 50% special for the month of August.. so that…

Late post from Yesterday Highest Weight 212 lbs | Ultimate Goal 140 lbs | First Goal 165 lbs | January Goal 167. 9 | February 167.2 | March Goal 165 | April Goal 165| May goal 163| June goal 159| July Goal 156| August Goal 150 8/1 154.8 8/2 154.4 8/3 153.2 8/4 154.2 8/5- 153.8- Got in a good hard workout, and over 12K…

Highest Weight 212 lbs | Ultimate Goal 140 lbs | First Goal 165 lbs | January Goal 167. 9 | February 167.2 | March Goal 165 | April Goal 165| May goal 163| June goal 159| July Goal 156| August goal 150 8/1 154.8 8/2 154.4 8/3 153.2 8/4 154.2 8/5- 153.8- Got in a good hard workout, and over 12K steps... 8/6- 154.8- walking…

@cschmitz110515 - thank you for sharing your story. Its really scary out there . It sounds like your situation worked out ok in the end but it sounds like you were smart about it. Its so rare to see someone who worked for the same company for 31 years! that's impressive. My hubby is set to retire soon from education and he…

OK, the scale is UNKIND TODAY! What the heck is that all about! I am logging it but I know its a lie! Highest Weight 212 lbs | Ultimate Goal 140 lbs | First Goal 165 lbs | January Goal 167. 9 | February 167.2 | March Goal 165 | April Goal 165| May goal 163| June goal 159| July Goal 156| August goal 150 8/1 154.8 8/2 154.4…

JFT Hit my protein goal Did my leg workout Was productive at work , although we have several other blockers we are trying to work through on this big project I am working on Got my water and electroytes in 10K steps minimum Cleaned out old car a bit more Took the dog for a walk Got really annoyed at work today, found out…

Highest Weight 212 lbs | Ultimate Goal 140 lbs | First Goal 165 lbs | January Goal 167. 9 | February 167.2 | March Goal 165 | April Goal 165| May goal 163| June goal 159| July Goal 156| August goal 150 8/1 154.8 8/2 154.4 8/3 153.2 8/4 154.2 8/5- 153.8- Got in a good hard workout, and over 12K steps... 8/6- 154.8- walking…

Highest Weight 212 lbs | Ultimate Goal 140 lbs | First Goal 165 lbs | January Goal 167. 9 | February 167.2 | March Goal 165 | April Goal 165| May goal 163| June goal 159| July Goal 156| August goal 150 8/1 154.8 8/2 154.4 8/3 153.2 8/4 154.2 8/5- 153.8- Got in a good hard workout, and over 12K steps... 8/6- 154.8- walking…

Highest Weight 212 lbs | Ultimate Goal 140 lbs | First Goal 165 lbs | January Goal 167. 9 | February 167.2 | March Goal 165 | April Goal 165| May goal 163| June goal 159| July Goal 156| August goal 150 8/1 154.8 8/2 154.4 8/3 153.2 8/4 154.2 8/5- 153.8- Got in a good hard workout, and over 12K steps... 8/6- 154.8- walking…

@SuperMotivated56 thank you for such a thoughtful and thorough feedback on maintenance. You have it dialed in pretty well. So many of the things you mention, especially the part about people trying to derail or get you off your plan really resonates with me . So easy to get sucked into making bad choices in a social…

@SuperMotivated56 - I'd love to hear any advice or suggestions on maintenance since you have been there for a bit. I am getting close and its a little worrisome to think about because I haven't been successful in the past. @tishsmith101 - very glad to hear your bloodwork shows improvement. I hope you get to go kayaking.…

Found a car Saturday, didn't expect to but pretty much found exactly what I was looking for , for the price I wanted to pay. Pretty happy it all worked out. yes its a car payment but a very manageable one. I can be done wasting time looking ad nauseum at cars online. That was not fun and mostly overwhelming. JFT Saturday…

@beachwalker99 - I am glad to hear the ablation went well. My mom went through a number of those in her 70's. Some times they worked and sometimes they didn't . Its very strange and scary to think about having to go through a procedure like that. I hope your appt with your gastroenterologist goes well and you get some…

@Kupla71 - welcome to the slow losers club! Maybe in the long run we are better off ? quick weight loss is quicker to come back . Plateau's are hard. Have you continued to up your dose? Or done a big calorie increase for a week or so , to shock your system and then cut back again? Some people swear by that. When we are in…

Praying for you girl! None of this is easy or easy to navigate, but it sounds like you are doing better than your best. Wishing you some relief soon.

@pridesabtch - I pray that your situation improves soon. Its so much to be dealing with. I think your right though, the only way to get your mom committed is through the ER generally. She really isn't safe to be living alone but its so hard if she is so resistant. Out of curiosity what does her primary care giver…

@MercyRoth - it's always interesting to me to hear others who are having similar experiences with the meds. I have read so many forums where people are not changing anything and just dropping 3-4 lbs a month consistently. No major big losses like that for me , atleast not consistently . After a big loss period, I plateau…

Highest Weight 212 lbs | Ultimate Goal 140 lbs | First Goal 165 lbs | January Goal 167. 9 | February 167.2 | March Goal 165 | April Goal 165| May goal 163| June goal 159| July Goal 156| August goal 150 8/1 154.8 8/2 154.4 8/3 153.2 8/4 154.2 8/5- 153.8- Got in a good hard workout finally , and over 12K steps... 8/6- 154.8…

@pridesabtch - OH my goodness, you have so many irons in the fire and all major things. I pray you get a break soon , as well as your hubby. I am glad you MIL is getting some home health. I think at the least if you can maintain a decent bedtime routine for much needed rest and minimize the alchohol/salty restaurant food,…

PocketRobin__ and @SuperMotivated56 Welcome to the group. Happy to have you and you will find great support in this group. @tishsmith101 - sending you well wishes , strength and courage on the clinical trial. Please take it easy. @ManifestingToday - thank you.. its been a journey.. and I swear I could not have done it…

Hey JFTers.. Happy August.. Its hot and muggy here today with storms threatening including flooding starting tonight. 1-2 inches per hour I guess. We will see if it actually shows up. We live on a hill so for us , no big deal , other than the weather won't be pool weather… The pool has had its fair bit of drama in the last…

Thanks again @ManifestingToday for the new thread..Here is to a great successful healthy month to all. Here we go August! This will be the month I hit what was originally my Ultimate Goal weight of 150 (although I have moved that needle another 10 lb less since) that I set over a year ago for myself. I am 57 lbs lighter…

Highest Weight 212 lbs | Ultimate Goal 140 lbs | First Goal 165 lbs | January Goal 167. 9 | February 167.2 | March Goal 165 | April Goal 165| May goal 163| June goal 159| July Goal 156 7/1- 158.4 7/2- DNW 7/3- 159 7/4- 158.6 7/5- 157.8 7/6- DNW 7/7- 156.4- 20 minute treadmill 7/8- DNW- No workout 7/9-157- had about 3 hrs…

This was meant to be a draft and posted Wednesday.. but I hit submit instead of save as draft.. oops… (Spoiler)

@PackerFanInGB and @cschmitz110515 I didn't realize that was all going to work the way it did either when I put my info into KBB. As I was driving to the dealership yesterday to drop the truck off and finalize the paperwork I had a brief moment of panic and second guessing my decision. I almost ALMOST talked myself out of…