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Morning Ravenclaws! This week has been pretty bad. I found it quite difficult to keep within my calorie range and I didn't get any real exercise. I was so food during Thanksgiving... I don't know why I had such a hard time this time around. I still did well, but I could have done better. Exercise- 60 OWL be within 100- 5…
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As with every Christmas, gifts from strangers consisted of chocolate & beer... which we gave away the first chance we got. Phew! However, I feel the pangs of turkey cornbread stuffing, which is oh so good. I'm planning on going to hip hop tonight, so hopefully I can work some of that off. It has been tougher to stay within…
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Merry Christmas Eve Ravenclaws! Slept a lot yesterday, and wasn't able to finish off my calories. Hard to eat when you're asleep. Here are my stats: Exercise- 315 OWL be within 100- 2 OWL spirit- 5 OWL exercise meet goal- 3 Current Weight- 316.8 In case we need our December goals, let me just put mine here. Let's try for…
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I feel ya Sue! Yesterday was the last day at my old job. I also finished my Christmas shopping and mailed back my textbooks. I am finally free! It's a great feeling, which is why I write this snug in bed under the covers with my cat.
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I'm sorry you're stressed ot Sue. I agree you should take some time off. I feel as though MFP is there to help you. If it's not helping, and actually causing pain, don't do it. Take a break and get refreshed. I was wondering though how we did this week regarding points, owls, and loses. Do you happen to know?
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Two more days left of work. Feeling better, but still a bit sick. I'm hoping to get a chance to work out sometime this week.
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Finals are over, packing up my office. Fully fledged sick. Still got some walking & zumba in though, so not bad. ;) Have noticed during my sickness that I'll go from not eating all day to wanting food even though I'm not hungry. Not sure what THAT's about, but it's gotta stop. Maybe my food cycle is just out of whack…
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Good morning Ravenclaws! Sorry I've been MIA these past couple of days. Between finals, wrapping things up at my old job, and getting sick, I've been too exhausted to do much else. Unfortunately, in shows with low OWLs. Exercise- 180 OWL be within 100- 0 OWL spirit- 4 OWL exercise meet goal- 2 My current weight is 319.6,…
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Thanks all for the warm wishes! Now I've settled into the awkward phase of resigning from my current job... I'm a little worried on how they'll take it. I can see it going either way. Oh, well. That's for tomorrow. There was banana bread in the lunch room. I usually resist, but it's banana bread! Stuck to one slice, so…
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Welcome Bairn77! Some people do stairs, eliptical, or stationary bike. I prefer dancing, or more specifically zumba dancing. It's indoors, and a good workout, burning about 900 calories per session. But I also like to dance. You just need to find an indoor activity that lets you have enough fun that you forget you're…
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Morning all. I don't want to be awake and cold, but here I am and it is. Finally went shopping, and we have a whole smorgasbord of healthy snacks available now. We even had tilapia with curry last night. This week is finals week, and also hopefully the week I hear about whether I did well in my last interview or not.
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Oh yeah, Spirit OWLs are 5. And yes, 12 minutes of workout all week. I rarely even get in one day of exercise, but I'm hoping to boost that during Christmas break.
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Hi all. Checking in after a bad week. I never made to the grocery, so I never made my army of healthy snacks. It's tough eating out and choosing healthy items to eat... everything is like a 1000 calories nowadays. Despite all of that, I still lost but at a sacrifice to my OWLs. I was too worried about going over that I was…
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You make some really good points, Matchamatcha. I used to feel very insecure as a teenager, and yet again more confident at my heaviest. I think when we lose weight, we start to look for indicators of progress... which can easily change back into judgement on the body. I keep telling myself that if I didn't care before, I…
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It looks like it was my turn to go grocery shopping this week... and I didn't. Now we're scrounging to find stuff healthy enough to eat. D'oh! Luckily I stored up on cans of soup, but preparation of food for the week is the best way I've seen to keep on track.
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Just finished a 4.5 hour interview. Feel good about it, so fingers crossed! Celebrating by eating at Applebees. ;)
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Morning Ravenclaws! Heading to a concert of Irish river dancing. Everyone is in good spirits, although we're all getting over a cold. My mom lost 5 pounds this week, and I'm proud of her. Having each other to cheer on has been great, but we wouldn't have gotten out of the gate if it wasn't for MFP and you guys. Thanks!
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Morning Ravenclaws! I'm attending a class all day, but I was able to check in before I bolted out the door. CW=324.8 Food OWL= 7 Exercise OWL= 1 Spirit OWL= 6 House Points= 73 I did have a question on the December challenges. The food says to be within 100 calories, but what if we're below by 200? Do we still get the OWL?…
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IT'S FRIDAY! I LOVE Fridays. They can't come fast enough. I'm completely exhausted, and it's looking to be another crazy weekend, but December is here and vacation is fast approaching. I tried to log in yesterday from my phone but I had issues with that. Does that happen to anyone else? (Cost me a spirit OWL.) Performance…
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My December goal will be to reach 320. (Then I'll only be 100 pounds over what it says on my driver's license.) Also, it seems that 8 pounds would be reasonable to reach for a normal month, which might inspire me to stay straight when it comes to holiday food. :)
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Kelly, I hope you feel better. Finished the first of 2 presentations last night. I was definitely stressed, and didn't eat for several hours just focusing on my work. Tonight is my cousin's birthday, and then I have to finish that paper (chopping it from 13 pages down to 6). I notice that when I'm stressed, but focused on…
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High noon Ravenclaws! Well, almost. Still feeling the bummer of being back at work. Sure, the meals return to normal, but I MISS waking up on my own, lying in bed, and enjoying the sun peeking through the window. I miss vacation. Haven't had lunch yet, but yesterday my mom and I made those ziploked veggie snacks, so that…
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I just finished a 13 page draft and a 70 slide presentation for my class tomorrow. My knee is still sore, but I can walk on it. I'm going to miss these 4 day weekends.
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Oh, yeah. Goals. Goal weight for end of December: 320 BTW- had parsnip leek soup the other day. Man that was good stuff! Never had either, but together they were wonderful. Strongly recommend.
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Stats: CW- 328.2 OWL Food- 5 OWL Exercise- 3 OWL spirit- 6 House Points- 197
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Christmas tree is decorated! Feeling good, although I think I twisted my knee playing tennis the other day. Gravel is not good for the body. Tomorrow I have zumba. Have a good night!
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Thanksgiving was a blast! Good company, GREAT food, and even a little exercise. While we waited for lunch, my cousin and I played tennis. then I played withbnmy other cousin twister. Half a plate of veggies, rest covered with thanksgiving goodness. Only one plate and I was full. Now I have leftovers to parcel out the rest…
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Happy Thanksgiving Ravenclaws! Mom and I went shopping last night for the salads we're bringing to the feast. Mom's making a pea salad and I'm bringing a spinach and cranberry salad- something light to balance the day. Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
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One more day of work until the holidays! YAY! Good thing too, I'm starting to get the boredom munchies at work.
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I always thought it didn't matter when you reach your goal, as long as you reach it and maintain it. I can't wait for a break from work. Two more days!
