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I have been sooo busy with the new job and dance recital/rehearsals. My fast streak was 7 days and I will be breaking it today. My daughter had a rehearsal yesterday. We got there are 1:00 and did not leave until 8:00. I planned some Healy snacks but did not eat dinner since it went over so long. My daughter was hungry…
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No time to read all of the posts. Day 5 of IF is in the books. The scale was up again today but I am not surprised. That low number yesterday was the surprise. Just seeing it again was enough ... for now. We'll see what tomorrow holds.
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@Beautyofdreams - tag me in that recipe ... you had me at fudge 🤤
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65 new replies since I last logged in. I will get trough as many as I can while I wait for my daughter to finish dance @TheresaM787 - I have lost the iPad/electronics battle. At 11 and 14, I had to give in a little. There are still limits though … especially for the 14 yr old boy! @lcfa5317 - feeling stranger is a great…
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65 new replies since I last logged in. I will get trough as many as I can while I wait for my daughter to finish dance @TheresaM787 - I have lost the iPad/electronics battle. At 11 and 14, I had to give in a little. There are still limits though … especially for the 14 yr old boy! @lcfa5317 - feeling stranger is a great…
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Happy Monday 😁 Day 4 of 16 hour fasting complete and the scale was 1.2 lbs less than yesterday. I know it might be back up a little tomorrow but it sure was nice to see it that low. That takes me back to the 30lb mark. I am happy with myself that I was able to maintain the 16hr fasts going over the weekend. I really do…
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@Poobah1972 - I never heard of iron master ... very nice!
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@363days - congratulations on the loss. I am sorry to hear about your mom. I’m sure there is a lot of stress right now but you’ve got the right attitude and a slip or two is not the end of the world. @Megan_smartiepants1970 - my scale started acting funny and was over 5 yrs old, so I replaced it and feel more confident in…
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Username : azkunk Weigh In Day: Sunday PW:179.0 CW: 178.8 LTD: 28.2 I was hoping for more but a loss is a loss. I post my weekly average following along with what I do with my health coach. The past two days though the scale was 178.0, so I am hoping next week will be a bigger loss. Day 3 streak of 16hr fast and I think it…
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No humidity here but definitely heat and poor air quality. I am up earlier than I wanted on a Sunday morning so that I can walk the puppies. Early morning of later in the evening is the only way to get outdoor activity in this time of year.
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Thanks for clarifying that. Don’t look at it as someone gets screwed. They made a choice to keep it going even if their original order was cheaper. They don’t know if the chain gets broken behind them. When the chain does break, you only hope that it was that person that needed it that day. 😊 PS- I always tip well to make…
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@Beautyofdreams - I am so sorry that you are going through this setback. You are strong and will get through this. @lindamtuck2018 - you are on fire girl 🔥 @jimbden3- Krispy Kreme donuts are my ultimate favorite 🤤🤤🤤 I could not resist them and it’s not possible for me to eat just one ... they just melt in your mouth 🤤…
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I do have insulted bags and I pack all of the cold and frozen stuff together. There is only so much you can do on a 106 degree day. By the time you get out of the grocery store, you could have baked cookies on the dashboard. That might be a slight exaggeration but I did have a coworker once bake cookies in his car during…
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Thank you everyone for answering my IF questions, @aqualang2065 - nice loss @Poobah1972 - nice job! As far as IF, so far, so good. If I end the week with a loss, I will e much more enthusiastic. The structure is keeping me disciplined for now @Tazaria87 - the cookies came out great
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Another IF question. The app that I am using for IF only has fasting scheduled M-F. Do you do IF everyday or take a break on weekends?
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It was and it wasn’t. I started my fast early (6:30) so it was tough not to snack. I got a bit hungry by 10:30 but was able to hold out My doctor definitely said she wasn’t worried about RA (the one that said she wasn’t worried about my calcium either). I did not have a CRP or ferritin. But my ESR was great and the…
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I made it 16 hours again today 😁 The scale headed in the right direction and I stopped to get my daughter started me fiber one bars before her 5 hour long dance rehearsal today and when I rung it up it immediately spit out a receipt as paid. Gotta love digital coupons! My good mood triggered a pay it forward moment and I…
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I did buy the chocolate halo top but it melted in the AZ heat before I got home and re-froze. It was rock hard so I tossed it. They just opened a grocery store less than half a mile from my house so I no longer have a 25 minute drive to the grocery store. I should try it again. Maybe I will try the mine I’m not sure. I…
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As a nurse, I have to put in my 2 cents here. I agree with the doctor that you should not be exercising with the symptoms you are currently experiencing. I know you want to not lose momentum but there could be something serious underlying and you could be taking a chance by pushing it. Have you tried changing your way of…
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Happy to report that I was asked to bring home Mexican food for dinner and did not get anything for myself and then I was asked to stop for ice cream on the way home from dance which is a my biggest weakness but I resisted. Even though I am low on calories and could have made a healthy choice with skinny cow or sorbet, I…
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My macro goals are P-105g, C-115 and F-40. Today was low at 84, 94 and 46.
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@TheresaM787 - good job sticking to one donut. I know how hard that is. Moderation not deprivation ... that is the key to making this a sustainable lifestyle. I am not keto just coming off of a break with higher carbs and too many bad, sugar rich choices. Today was a bit better @Megan_smartiepants1970 - epsom salt will…
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I fasted for 16 hours 🎉 In my 8 hour eating window, I did not reach 1000 calories nor did I reach my protein goal. I even had a protein shake and only hit 84g of protein. I will need to adjust things tomorrow. My fatigue and joint pain seemed to decrease while I was on my break but now that I am back on track, it’s…
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@Megan_smartiepants1970 - thanks but I think I will sit out on the step challenge this month. I am a purist with my steps and only want to count actual steps so that I am comparing apples to apples over time. That’s just the inner quality/data geek in me. With the temperature already 106 and these darn hot flashes, I think…
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@amymartin555 - I Iike spaghetti squash made like bruschetta ... roast it with EVOO, salt, pepper and garlic; then toss in the bruschetta fixings (tomatoes, garlic, basil, EVOO) which I mix up while the squash is baking; add protein of choice ... turkey meatballs, chicken, shrimp. Mmmmmm I think I need to pick up a…
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OMG, this group is so chatty. I will try to get trough the new posts but wanted to check in real quick. Today was the first day of trying a mini fast of just 12 hrs. I know it’s completely mental but I was sooo hungry this morning but held out for 12.5 hrs. Tomorrow will be longer because I last ate at 6 pm and I don’t…
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@888Angie888 - I need the creaminess in my coffee. Not even milk will do. I do have a milk frother, maybe I’ll try switching to lattes @red1185 - we have just started taking out puppies out for walks. It’s not going so well, they are crazy. @Poobah1972 - I will keep that in mind but first I need to make it 16 hours ... lol…
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@Megan_smartiepants1970 , @lmf1012 and @lindamtuck2018 - thank you for the responses. I did not know about the 50 calorie guideline. I think if I could switch over to fat free half and half, that would do it. 16 hours seems so long, so I am going to start super easy with 12 hours and move it up every week until I hit 16. I…
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Question for IF’ers. What is the minimum amount of time that you fast? I am thinking of starting with 12 hours and move it up from there. My biggest hurdle is the need for coffee with real half and half in the morning.
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About me ... I started this chapter of my weight loss journey one year ago when I turned 49 and vowed to lose 50 lbs by 50. I ended up losing 30 which was shy of my goal but still an accomplishment. Lately, I have lost some of my motivation but I am starting to regain it. I have 2 kids, a 14 yr old boy and an 11 yr old…
