skinnyjeanzbound Member

Hey everyone!! Sorry I've been offline since before I left for Spain. That trip was great! My sister and I had so much fun in Barcelona. Lot's of walking, but also lots of eating and drinking, so I came back a few pounds up. Then, I was just starting to get back into my normal routine, and I had to go to a conference in…

@KATRENAJ -- welcome back! Sorry to hear about the recurrence of your cancer, but I'm glad to hear the doctors think they got it all. @nsk1951 -- I'm sorry for your loss. My sister and her husband were separated and in the process of getting divorced when he unexpectedly passed, and it certainly still was a loss. Just…

@holly-- Congrats on getting back to the 240s and off the BP meds!! Both are huge accomplishments, and you should be so proud of yourself. I'm right there with you about trying to get the yard and garden beds in order. We went from 30-40 degrees and rain to high 80s-90s, literally overnight. This weekend is a bit…

Hi everyone!! Wow, I blinked and another month flew by. I just finished catching up on posts since I was last here in March. @JNettie73 -- I am so sorry to hear about you mother--I can't imagine how difficult that must have been. I also hope you weren't injured too badly by your student--that's so scary! Thank you so much…

Hi everyone! I can't believe I haven't posted in a month. So sorry--please know I have been reading your posts. Congrats to those who have had successes and hugs to those in need of support. Life has been busy and stressful as we near spring break. It's like this every year, but I swear I never get any better a dealing…

Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't been on all week. I've been doing well with continuing to get to the gym most days. However, my calorie intake has been higher than normal this past week. Most days have been under maintenance, but I haven't consistently met my calorie deficit and honestly hadn't really been trying most of the…

@bapcarrier -- Welcome back, Barb! I am so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. I have a friend who I've known since HS, roomed with in college, and travel with often. I can't imagine the pain of losing her in such an unexpected manner. And then to follow that with the triple tragedy you described--hugs to you, friend!…

@holly--That's great that you got some of your walking done! Keep going!! I'm sorry about your friend's comments--it almost sounds like she's trying to sabotage you, even if it's not intentional. Maybe subconsciously she's jealous of your success or worried that you will make more progress than her. I would just tell her…

@Holly-- great job getting in 25 miles so far. I'm a big baby when it comes to the cold weather, so I just don't walk/run outside unless it's above 50 degrees. Also, that's a great NSV that you brought home your meal. The last time I went out with friends a few weeks ago, I ordered gnocchi. I tried to stop halfway through,…

Hi everyone! @holly--I haven't gotten into podcasts yet, but my husband listens to them quite a bit. Maybe once I get a good pair of wireless earbuds to use with my new phone (it has no earbud jack), I will listen while walking. That looks interesting, so keep us posted if she shares anything interesting. :) It has also…

@nsk1951 --Your meals sound delicious. I wish I liked to cook, but it has never been something I enjoy; however, given my new goal of trying to stay below 5g of saturated fat/day, I think I'm going to have to start. I'm finding that most of my staples for lunch have more than half that daily goal. :( I do plan to use MFP…

Hey everyone!! I love reading all of your goals! So inspiring! I went to see a lipid specialist today because I have a genetic condition that makes my LDL run very high. I really liked him, as he tool a lot of time to share information and really educate me about my hyperlipidemia. He is starting me on a different statin…

Welcome back to the thread!! I've been on here since the roll over from the old version, but I started in the original thread in 2011.

Happy New Year everyone!! @MrsHermit -- Good luck with your move--I hope everything goes smoothly. We moved shortly after the pandemic shutdown (July 2020), and it was hectic, but we are so much happier in our new place. It's very stressful, but I took it as an opportunity to purge some of the old things that were just…

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! Sorry I haven't been on here lately. The end of the semester was crazy this year with our work schedule going all the way up to yesterday, the 23rd. On top of that, my husband had an accident at work and injured his hand in a bump press. He spent 7 hours at the ER on Wednesday…

@mnwalkingqueen -- Holly, I was put under general anesthesia, and my understanding is that is normal for the procedure. Don't be nervous--the procedure itself was nothing. Prep was a little bit icky, but overall not horrendous. I tried to stick to a softer diet for a few days prior, and I think that helped. Sorry the…

@mnwalkingqueen -- Holly, congrats on doing your walk! This is the first time in many years that I didn't do at last a 5k on Thanksgiving morning. Even last year when the turkey trots were all canceled, I still went out on my own. This year, I just didn't have time since I was laid up most of the day on Wednesday. Riley…

@MrsHermit --I just meant you might try changing the batteries to see if that helps. :) AFM- I had a little tick back up on the scale which was expected given the overindulging the past couple of weeks. This coming Wednesday, I have my very first colonoscopy (yuck), so I haven't been eating much and have been sticking to…

Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't posted recently. Looks like MFP has done an update and now I can't get to the community threads from my phone. I tend to keep up with reading the thread from the app, and then I post from my laptop. @mnwalkingqueen -- That's a great plan to get a treadmill--especially if you think you can get…

Hi everyone! Welcome back, Mel, and welcome to the new folks! This is a great place for motivation and support. @JNettie73 -- good for you for keeping up with your cardio. I have completely fallen off that wagon. AFM--Between the bad weather, and some really busy weeks with lots of after school meetings and appointments, I…

@JNettie73 -- Your progress pictures show such a change!! You look great! Good for you for getting back into the strength training. I haven't done anything in that realm in a very long time. :( AFM-- I went to donate blood on Thursday, and I suspect that's why my weight dipped down, but since it was my lowest reading on…

@holly-- love that you are doing the virtual races! I use the Wooftrax app to raise money for the shelter where I got Gunner. I use it when I walk him, but also when I go for longer walks alone. I haven't done any virtual races in a while. I remember one where you could walk across America that started on the east coast. I…

I couldn't figure out how to post pics from my phone, so it took some time to get these transferred over to my laptop. The first is me in front of my friends' pool: This is me and my sister at the winery where we had lunch: And this is us with the giant Pearl Jam Funkos at the festival:

Hey everyone! I'm back from my trip and finally caught up enough on work to take a few minutes to post. California was beautiful! My friends' house was like staying at a resort with a gorgeous pool. I'm sad we only had a day and a half with them, but I look forward to planning a longer visit over a break or next summer.…

@neffyworld -- that's great!! I have my fitbit goal set at 11,500 steps/day, but I only reach it if I go on a walk or mow my lawn. I got 20,000+ at the Green Day concert last month, but it's rare I reach that level. Congrats! I like walking if I can do it outside. Once winter hits here in Chicago, I will need to rejoin the…

@mnwalkingqueen -- Holly, sounds like a fun time at the fair! I gave you bad info before; the Power Bowls I rally like are made by Healthy Choice, not Lean Cuisine. That being said, I do also like some of the LC meals. @JNettie73 -- That's so great about your glucose! I always worry about diabetes because it runs in my…

@mnwalkingqueen -- I tend to eat a lot of pre-packaged foods for my lunches, but I try to buy healthier options. I really like the Lean Cuisine Power Bowls. They are high protein and also have lower carb options--they tend to fill me up. There's an Italian chicken sausage and peppers one that is delicious! I also like…

@mnwalkingqueen -- wow, that's a lot of walking, Holly! I'm sure it more than made up for the fast food. AFM-- The past few days have been up and down. Thursday night, I saw a Noom add, and decided to answer their questionnaire. Based on my stats, they said my ideal weight range is 135-160, and that they could build me a…

Wow, I can't believe it's been over a week since I posted. Time really flies now that my students are back in class. So far, it has been pretty good--overall they seem to have a greater appreciation for school. #pandemicsilverlining I see a few new folks, so welcome to you! This is a great thread for motivation and…

@COLarryB -- Welcome to the thread! "Colorado things" made me laugh. :lol: @JNettie73 -- I love all of your NSVs! My first days back to school were not great because, as usual, there was a lot of time wasted. They literally had us doing crafts for and hour and a half on Thursday as part pf our Institute Day. Add all of the…