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Thank you all for your support and suggestions. I'm going to start WW for the structure and live chat. Don't worry, I'll still be around here :) Tomorrow I'm getting blood work done, I'm scared of what my blood sugar and A1C are going to look like. In other words, tomorrow I pay the piper. Valma, I can't believe how early…

Are you there, MFP? It's me, April. After a couple of good weeks without binges, the past few days have been a blur of carbs, fat, and sugar. Not going into details, just leaving it in the past. I'm a little wrapped around the axle---calories in/calories out, WW or low-carb? The latter is unsustainable so that's out. My…

Is this thing on? Exhausted from hours spent doing chores at old house. I wish my stupid up wasn't broken, i'd love to know how many steps I got in today. I got a good report at the foot doctor. Although I don't think that's what he meant when he said go back to your usual activities. That was definitely unusual. I thought…

Sherry, that's a very ambitious run! And I'm impressed you didn't hop on a bus for a ride home. Marla, im so jealous of your day/night to yourself to chill. Glad you have some tools to stay cool regardless of boss. Went for easy 25m walk this morning and feet felt fine. Ran around with toddler, errands and literally in…

Laura, I'm glad you still have your sense of humor. Valma, at least one night a week I go to bed super early (8:30) and wake up feeling GREAT. Sherry, glad you're getting out and enjoying feeling your body move. Was so proud of myself yesterday for going to Trader Joe's and leaving with not one treat. I love so, so, so,…

Hello, hello! Day 2 is looking good so far. PLANNING for the win! Marla, glad to hear that you feel calmer about your situation. Nia really is your therapy! Laura, I'm really hoping that all the foot news is good. I know it's nerve wracking waiting for tests. Sherry, I'm pretty low-maintenance too. This week I decided not…

Last Week of April Goals! * Log all calories * Eat within calories * Make tomorrow’s breakfast, lunch, & snacks * Check in on DWP * Move for at least 5 minutes every day * In bed by 10pm

After mulling over everyone's suggestions and a conversation with the wisest woman I know, I landed on DO WHAT WORKS. I was down to my lowest weight in 8 years--176 at Xmas (I'm at 187 now)--and it was because I was eating within or close to my cals on MFP. I was planning and eating a lot of the same meals (yogurt with…

THANK YOU Valma, Sherry, & Laura for your posts, I know you guys know how I feel. Your advice is very helpful. I'm still a little verklempt.

I'm struggling... I posted this on my wall and wanted to re-post here because I want your opinions. Laura pointed out that I have to want to lose weight more than I want to eat crappy food. I totally agree and my values and behavior are not matching. Hence, conflict. Since Xmas I've gained 10lbs. I haven't logged nutrition…

Sherry, I'm impressed with your dedication to mileage. Go, healthy girl, go! Valma, you did the smart thing since a migraine + 3 small children = no bueno. Hope that you enjoy the Easter festivities. Still reading Why We Get Fat and trying to figure it out.

Happy Friday! So this morning I had my last ever session with my trainer. Bittersweet, I've been through a lot with her and she's been very motivational. She's the butt-kickery type, not the cheerleader type at all. I don't want to get derailed so I have an appointment later this month to meet another trainer. I'm…

Love it! I have a fancy great smelling bath gel that I'm only allowed to use on days I workout... So I haven't used it much lately. Trying to just take walks during the day so I can get more sleep. Went high protein shopping last night and it was very different.

Took my grocery list & bags to the market to prep for a healthy week...but my wallet was home in the diaper bag. Womp womp. Dug up a turkey chili from the freezer---thanks last month me. Stayed home today and packed, one room down. Sherry, no better feeling than Home Alone!!!!!

6 days without a binge. Been reading a lot about low carb diets & trying it without being a crazy person. Being mindful! Eating way fewer carbsFeeling good. My heel has been $&@"#%^*£+>€ killing me lately but only on and off. I've gone to the er before & it's plantar fasciitis so trying to take it easy. A couple of years…

Lots of good activities going on. Valma, sounds like a fun date night to me! Sherry, sorry your plans were derailed by dust (dud) lol. Marla, fresh air and chatting with a friend is always a good choice. Laura, I like your attitude adjustments! Woke up today feeling so HAPPY that the pizza box was empty (we usually buy 2…

Just wanted to post a good report. I've been wanting pizza and ice cream and all week I told myself I could have it today. So for dinner I had salad with homemade dressing, three pieces of deep dish pizza, usually I eat 4 to 6 pieces, and a small bowl of strawberries. Later I got an ice cream sundae from McDonald's, which…

SHERRY CAN YOU SEE ME?!?! I swear it's like you're knocking around in my brain sometimes and then you post things just for me. Nice to see people getting in their workouts and sneaking in activity. Good job! I've been trying to tame the sugar dragon with varying levels of success. My office is Sugar City and I'm trying to…

Sherry, so sorry to hear the bug got everyone in your family but glad you are on the mend. Still struggling with binging and overeating :( Reading Better than Before book about habits. Good info. Yesterday snuck out at work for a walk in the rain with another coworker who also had ants in her pants. Felt good to be…

Well, I'm too much of a slacker to create a new group for slackers so you guys are stuck with me. Valma, I really like the Moving Comfort Fiona bra. Lasts forever and VERRRRY supportive! Sherry, sorry to hear that you have a cold, that's no fun. Still you ran, good for you. Blerch 0, Sherry 1!! No workouts this week and a…

I'm going to have to start a new group, Daily Slackers

Laughing at these tales of cleaning---I'm a ruthless tosser & hubs is a hoarder! We argued this afternoon about his CASSETTE TAPES. Yes, really. No workouts this weekend & that's exactly why I signed up for Sat Pilates in the first place (sessions over). Had dinner with friends tonight at a restaurant family style, and I…

Laura, you're killing it with the marathon training. Glad you're minding your foot. And I agree, it's so nice to be outside! Marla, it's like they get amnesia when they're over their bad moods ;) Valma, fingers crossed for your hubs new gig, it seems like it's been rough having such a packed schedule with such little time…

Happy Friday, everybody! I’m focusing on making healthy choices and setting myself up for success. I’ve lost one pound in the last two weeks—finally. Had my legs kicked this morning by my trainer, I’m going to be really sore. She’s very motivating and I’m blue she’s moving across the country next month. My Pilates class is…

Hello DWPers! If you're friends with me you know that I've been struggling with binge eating. And gaining weight :( . My trainer recommended a book for me (it's been sitting around gathering dust until yesterday) and I started doing some of the exercises. It's called Recover! Pre-logged day today and yesterday and that…

Great thread starter, Valma. I picked myself up and dusted myself off after the weekends' unhealthy binge that did not feel good. Ugh. Got up early and worked out yesterday morning and this morning. Trying to eat within calories and find it challenging but I'm coming a lot closer than I have been. Hell, at least I'm…

WHY DIDN'T I READ THIS THREADSTARTER THIS AM? WHERE IS MY EFFING CLICK?

I had a pretty rough week last week—not one big thing happened but it was one thing after another, a couple bad nights of sleep, flat tire, frozen lugnuts, etc. I realized that I had been getting up early and doing my homework (I’m taking a class and had deadlines)…instead of exercising. I know that I sleep better when my…

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