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Slippery Elm?? What’s that @justgirl81? Doing well. Losing the sugar weight from the overeating slowly. Increasing my NEAT daily. Into the weekend which can be a danger zone, but I won’t let it.

@SherryRueter 👏👏👏👏👏 Thank you. Desire, hope, knowledge, etc - all good but consistency is key key key!! Good tips - if it’s not available you can’t eat it! Investing some $$ helps (have to think how I can do that). I also decreased the intensity of my workouts by reducing my weight and in easing the reps. So far so good…

Wonderful!! Great job @SherryRueter!! What a testament to hard work, resisting temptation and doing what you know is right for your body! It’s funny how that much power that scale says! I too have to talk to myself before stepping on a even when I know I’ve been consistent and “good”. Thanks for writing all that down! It…

It’s great to hear how well you’re doing @SherryRueter. Funny how we can inspire each other at different times! Dad’s birthday was yesterday. Done with the cake and ice cream for a while. I saw this and realized I suffer from a bit of this. I wonder if this why I’m not as consistent or trying as hard as I know I need to be…

Oh my! Got on the scale for an unwelcome surprise! Up almost 4 pounds! When I went back to see what I “ATE” - which wasn’t much at all and I was so proud of myself - it was what I DRANK! Ugh! I don’t drink at all but my husband took me out for my birthday and I had sweet drinks - pina coladas - and stupidly forgot to log…

@SherryRueter - all truths! I confess I snarf down my food. Most of it because its easier to do it faster before I’m interrupted by my mom or dad. My birthday was Wed. Didn’t hit goal wait - but was the lowest I’d been in years. Ugh - just about 4 pounds to go. Didn’t overindulge in food but did order two pins colada type…

@pnrbor My clothes feel looser in places - my tops and waist. I wasn’t lifting heavy in my upper body simply because I had little strengrh there! 😀 My lower body filled my pants out more. Not a look I was going for so kept lifting but less weight more reps, and a 30 minute treadmill walk daily. However - nothing was gonna…

Thanks @justgirl81! Hope to keep it going! @SherryRueter - looks gorgeous! Where you? It’s a vacation - have fun! I’d kill for some time near the water! Enjoy!

Morning all! So far so good! Sticking to my 1200 max calories, limited sugars, lots of water, lots of veggies. First time my moving average is in the 120’s since early February. Hope I can keep this up. The water is the biggest challenge - so will try to incorporate some ginger, lemon, something to make it more palatable!…

A couple of years ago I asked a highly-regarded internet coach about this - he was accepting questions for a day - his answer:

@SherryRueter It’s so confusing and you don’t know who to trust! Under 1200 - gasp - you’ll lose muscle, hair, nutrients!! Under 800 - needs medical supervision! But what about between 800-1200? And maybe not everyday since calories needs change everyday! I feel full, making good choices with food and staying away from the…

I’m always confused by the artificial sweeteners. Are they good for diabetics? Not good at all? Is monkfruit better? Down three pounds overnight - two reasons. Result of shingles vaccine number 2 left me with no appetite and as an experiment for a day only ate when I was hungry - no processed foods. Discovery! I don’t need…

I would agree with your last statement @SherryRueter. At least for me, I feel better - my body feels better - when I eat less processed foods. I’m no expert but I know folks say there are no “bad” foods. And distinctions are made between processed and “ultra-processed”. Either way, I’m trying more whole foods this week and…

“Nice and peaceful at home without anyone here”. Lordy - sounds so wonderful and then I feel guilty for having thoughts like that. Ugh. Thanks for sharing those mantras @SherryRueter. Keep em coming. Great goals @justgirl81. Wonderful to see how well-rounded we are behind the physical - emotional, mental, spiritual - just…

@arrgh! Lost my typed message! In any event I agreed with you @SherryRueter and wondered why when I know all this intellectually it’s so difficult to establish as a habit!! Were you the one who read Atomic Habits and find it useful??? I know one should not aim for perfection, but why when I am inconsistent - it’s too…

Happy Sunday, Pals! Just to remind me - What are everyone’s ultimate fitness and wellness goals? Things you would do even after your scale weight loss? 1) lose 10 pounds and reassess 2) lower belly fat 3) have consistent habit of 10k steps daily 4) continue CG strength training programs 5) 30 minute walk daily 6) at least…

… nothing new here. Simple, but felt freeing to read.

Thanks @SherryRueter! Yes - it is so so challenging. My moms dementia makes it impossible to predict what one minute to the next will look like - and she requires 24/7 supervision. I have so many apps with alarms connected to her health issues - any “ding” sounds sends me to anxiety land. My dad’s memory is going and his…

You look great @SherryRueter! Inspired!! And same here, 15 pounds less but lots more muscle mass. Wasn’t even thinking about muscles back yonder! And I do think aging gives me more “excuses” - more because there’s so much going on - eldercare - etc - it feels like I’m denying myself something. Tell me why I needed TWO…

@SherryRueter That be you?! And those arms?!?! Where the green with envy emoji?!?! 👏👏👏👏

Great job @SherryRueter!! Keep it up!

No @Kitri2020 - I’m not active on FB. I noticed we were still in the “May” so I started a Sunmer Countdown post too! @SherryRueter - welcome back! Dying in this SC heat but doing my best. Indulged some ice cream and weakened for some lemon Oreo thins - but back on track!

I’m no expert but from what I’ve read and discovered, the new routine can cause water retention. Also - it takes a long while to build muscle which is hard to do in a calorie deficit. If your goal is to lose weight, are you positive you are in a calorie deficit? Are you tracking and weighing your food? The last 10 pounds I…

Hahaha! @Corina1413 I read your post quickly and thought “how does rinsing oneself with a water hose” contribute to weight loss?? 🤪🤔. Worse yet - I thought about it - anything to drop a few pounds!! 😂

Whew! Been at my father’s tiny hometown in SC so he can visit his sick brother. Sad grocery stores, take out crap, and a Walmart with expired food. Ugh. Was doing well but gained three pounds overnight due to a salty meal. Quickly back on track. I wish I took a photo. The local grocery added a “salad bar”. Points for…

Hey @Kitri2020! Hanging in there @SherryRueter! Had a busy week with doc appts. Done for a while. I had a long talk with myself last week. And this week down 6 pounds! Went low carb, loads of veggies. no snacking, CG iron, 30 min treadmill walk, 10-15 of weighted abs, lots of water and only eat when I really hungry. So…

Hahaha! Thanks @SherryRueter - it feels good to know someone understands the struggle. I know it’s in me. And I use biblical verses, the feeling of “health” after I eat well, the great feeling after working out, educating myself, thinking of myself as in a “fight” with food companies etc. etc etc to keep myself “in the…

Thank you both @SherryRueter and @justgirl81. When I wrote above that I had “motivation” after hearing my family’s comments - it was “motivation” to lose like 15 pounds asap. I know they said I looked better but that clearly meant my body filled out and I was dejected!! Depressed! Disappointed!🤣 So thank you for not making…

What a week! Very busy. Getting in my workouts - on third week of my fifth or sixth round of CG iron. Could be better with nutrition but I’m not too far off. Brought my parents back home and not sure how I feel about the extended family comments “you look sooooo much better”, “you were a stick before”.😕 Clearly that means…

Happy Mothers Day to all you mothers! No food talk - just enjoy the day!