Wish Away the Pounds - August Challenge - with two new twists!

[sanscomment]

Yesterday I made 21k steps and burned almost just over 1100 calories! 9 miles of walking. I know I won't beat that record for a while. Haha.

 

[lisah0711]

We are back from our beach camping trip! It was crazy crazy! We went to a state park campground that had been destroyed by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 and just reopened to the public this year.

They have not put in any bathrooms with modern plumbing fixtures. It was basically a brick outhouse. There were no showers. There had been an influx of seaweed in early July and it was all over the beach turning black and rotting. It smelled awful. There was also trash all over the beach.

The campsites were very nice though. Perfectly level and clean.

Sounds like an adventure! Glad that you had a good time and sorry about the gain. Hopefully it is mostly from travel and will be gone lickety split.

Quick recap of my week. Not bad for my first week, but I could have done better. My goal is 10k steps a day, so 70k per week. I made the 10k 4/7 days and missed the weekly by about 7k steps. Sunday killed me, because I did so much walking on Saturday, I didn't feel much like doing anything.

Food wise, I was bad on the weekend, and this morning... But I'm already at 11k steps for today, so I feel like I'll be okay.

I need to be more stringent about counting calories and tracking in myfitnesspal, being honest in myfitnesspal. This is trying, and part of me feels I tried to change too much too fast, but it seems to be working for me. I'm down about 4 pounds this last week (or 2.4 according to my true weight app).

It's a struggle. But it'll be well worth it.

It takes some time to figure out what is going to work for you. Some times you start out with a bang but then have to make some more changes to keep the momentum -- it's a process for sure!

Since you are having such success with your pedometer it might be fun to do a search and see how many steps it takes to work off a treat -- you might be surprised.

where did last week go? I was not a good WISHer on the food journal and my WI last Friday reflected my poor decisions. After losing 2 lbs the week before, I promptly regained it. reality check that I have to be on track EVERYDAY if I want to lose. I let myself slip into this summer mindset and then I'm so frustrated I let 3 months go without losing anything! ugh!!! I did remember to get my pushups worked in my WO so I am on track with lose, and my pecs have been sore so this is a good one for me!

I was away last weekend at a scrapbooking retreat...oh my it was so fabulous and they fed us extremely well. I got 13 pages done, so that was success and my youngest DD went too and she got 20 pages done in a gift album she's making. there was a pool and hot tub and walking trails so I indulged in all the above. today I'm back on MFP thought I could not hardly get out of bed so the WO was not happening.

healthy habit for the weekends -- I struggle so much with this. but recently I have re-committed to my Saturday workouts

Sorry about those pesky pounds finding their way back, Molli. I think your statement about staying on track says it all! You've come along way and I know you can do it!

WATP Musings Tasty Tuesday August 19, 2014: What is your stick with it strategy? It could be something from the list or an strategy of your own. Are you where you want to be this month or is there something that needs a little extra attention?

I am one of those folks who is losing this month but not anywhere close to where I should be at this stage of the month if I want to reach my goal. My plan is this:

2. Stick with it

“If you had an ‘off’ day, don't give up. Track your food and move on. You can't change the past, but you have control over what you do now and tomorrow.”

I'm having the worst Monday. My friend has been somewhat flaky for months now. She's been lying to me about things I know truth with actual seen by my eyes proof. Last night I had her littles it wasn't bad and I do love having them occasionally. But I had her 2 year old ds and 4 year old dd and I sleep with them in my bed when they are here. I wake up her dd is itching her head but I think nothing of it. Later I bath the baby in the sink instead of trying to wipe him down figured just giving him a bath would be better. Her dd wants one to so after I finish him put his diaper and clothes on I go back and bathe her up. Comb the babies hair then hers and notice black spots and then thought one moved. Sure enough lice. Worst part is when her friend finally came to pick them up for her she said my friend told her she knew about it a while. I still haven't heard a word from her on it. I had text her as soon as I found them. I got a call 4 hours later and thought I hung up digging it out of my pocket. Then I text her after she doesn't answer a return call and I hear back nothing but oh it was a pocket dial. So frustrated with her and hate to lose a friend(or the closeness anyway) but this is getting ridiculous. I feel like her personal babysitter to con kids off on. Her 12 year old is here every weekend visiting my brother.

I'm sorry for your tough Monday, Melissa. It sounds like your friend is not in a place to be a good friend to you right now. She certainly did not behave in a way that is at all kind to you. It might be time to give her some space and see if she can get her life together. It is one thing to be helpful but another to be taken advantage of. It's a tough thing with your long history.

I'm terrible on weekends. I just try to limit the damage by making sure to get some exercise in (after all, something is always better than nothing)

When I'm having trouble sticking to my plan, I try something new. Best case scenario, I've just found something new that helps me. And if it doesn't help, then I know not to do it in the future.
For example, I've been having a lot of trouble with tracking my food lately, so I decided to try not tracking and just relying on myself to make healthy decisions. I've realized that when I don't track, I don't necessarily make healthy decisions - which re-taught me the importance of tracking, and has now given me a new enthusiasm for tracking my food.
(I don't know if that makes any sense to anyone but me)

Your tracking discovery is very true -- study after study shows people regularly underestimate the amount of calories they are consuming when they just "wing it." Anything that makes tracking a better experience is a winner in my book!

Yesterday I made 21k steps and burned almost just over 1100 calories! 9 miles of walking. I know I won't beat that record for a while. Haha.

 

[pjlla]

We are back from our beach camping trip! It was crazy crazy! We went to a state park campground that had been destroyed by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 and just reopened to the public this year.

They have not put in any bathrooms with modern plumbing fixtures. It was basically a brick outhouse. There were no showers. There had been an influx of seaweed in early July and it was all over the beach turning black and rotting. It smelled awful. There was also trash all over the beach.

The campsites were very nice though. Perfectly level and clean.

Luckily we have an RV so we were able to shower in our camper but that is not easy at all. My hubby and I are both large and tall and the shower in the RV is about 2' x 2' square and the top of my head is about 4 " higher than the shower head so washing my hair was pretty difficult! But the important part was that I was able to wash the sand, sweat, and sunscreen off me.

I am not even going to go into what it was like to use the outhouse. But I feel EXTREMELY lucky that I am not very regular so I only had to use it once the last day we were there. We only allow pee in the camper toilet.

But despite all the hard work from packing up and walking the beach and riding bikes and playing with Nerf dart guns and swatting biting flies I managed to somehow gain FIVE POUNDS!

YIKES! I would honestly say that the campground was NOT ready yet! Did you realize that they only had outhouses? If they were advertising that they had actual bathhouses, I think I would ask for a refund. I understand that they can't help the seaweed, but they could have someone raking it away. And the trash is inexcusable! Glad you were able to have a good time despite the issues. Sorry about the 5 pounds found!

Since the month is more than halfway over, I guess I can't join in. Is this a monthly thing? I would LOVE to join for September!

I have a number of Dis trips planned and would be great to discuss food choices/options while I'm there.

I'll subscribe here so I know if a September one comes about. Thanks!

Of course you can join!! You are welcome to jump right in!! Tell us a bit about yourself! And we'd all love to talk about Disney food options..... the good, the bad and the ugly!! WELCOME!

I'm gonna join now, I don't think it'll be a problem.

Yup....step right up!!! Welcome aboard!

Quick recap of my week. Not bad for my first week, but I could have done better. My goal is 10k steps a day, so 70k per week. I made the 10k 4/7 days and missed the weekly by about 7k steps. Sunday killed me, because I did so much walking on Saturday, I didn't feel much like doing anything.

Food wise, I was bad on the weekend, and this morning... But I'm already at 11k steps for today, so I feel like I'll be okay.

I need to be more stringent about counting calories and tracking in myfitnesspal, being honest in myfitnesspal. This is trying, and part of me feels I tried to change too much too fast, but it seems to be working for me. I'm down about 4 pounds this last week (or 2.4 according to my true weight app).

It's a struggle. But it'll be well worth it.

Give yourself some time to get used to all of these new habits. It will become routine eventually!

where did last week go? I was not a good WISHer on the food journal and my WI last Friday reflected my poor decisions. After losing 2 lbs the week before, I promptly regained it. reality check that I have to be on track EVERYDAY if I want to lose. I let myself slip into this summer mindset and then I'm so frustrated I let 3 months go without losing anything! ugh!!! I did remember to get my pushups worked in my WO so I am on track with lose, and my pecs have been sore so this is a good one for me!

Glad you are keeping up with the push-ups!!!

I was away last weekend at a scrapbooking retreat...oh my it was so fabulous and they fed us extremely well. I got 13 pages done, so that was success and my youngest DD went too and she got 20 pages done in a gift album she's making. there was a pool and hot tub and walking trails so I indulged in all the above. today I'm back on MFP thought I could not hardly get out of bed so the WO was not happening.

healthy habit for the weekends -- I struggle so much with this. but recently I have re-committed to my Saturday workouts

I miss scrapping! I'm so jealous you had a scrapping weekend!

Tasty Tuesday

The month is already more than half way over. We are seeing some good numbers and there are some of us who are struggling. It happens to everyone and just in time are some suggestions from WeightWatchers on sticking with the healthy lifestyle.

Stick-With-It Strategies from Folks Who've Been There

1. Journal and track everything

2. Stick with it

“If you had an ‘off’ day, don't give up. Track your food and move on. You can't change the past, but you have control over what you do now and tomorrow.”

3. Accept that gains happen

4. Keep working the plan

Or as I think of it "follow the code!"

“Remember that this is not a diet; it’s a lifestyle change. it’s a way to learn the truth about what you have been eating.”


5. Use your online resources

WATP Musings Tasty Tuesday August 19, 2014: What is your stick with it strategy? It could be something from the list or an strategy of your own. Are you where you want to be this month or is there something that needs a little extra attention?

I'll be back tomorrow with my own answer and replies.

NOpe.... I am NOT where I want to be. I'm feeling that I should have made more progress over the summer as well. I was looking at pictures yesterday of my Disney trip in 2011 when I was at my rock-bottom weight and I LIKE the pictures so much!! I'm a solid 6-7 pounds away from that now and have been for months and months. But I need to get back to some serious exercise and watching my carbs a LOT more....and of course those little BLTs that creep in!! Lots of excuses, but the truth isn't I just haven't been as diligent with the food measuring, the tracking, or the exercise.... hopefully the new school year will give me a kick start!! I'm not really over my goal, but just not happy where I am.... on the scale or with my fitness level.

My stick-with-it strategy is to always journal/track my food and exercise.... both good and bad, no matter what! At least it gives me an honest picture to look back on!!

I'm having the worst Monday. My friend has been somewhat flaky for months now. She's been lying to me about things I know truth with actual seen by my eyes proof. Last night I had her littles it wasn't bad and I do love having them occasionally. But I had her 2 year old ds and 4 year old dd and I sleep with them in my bed when they are here. I wake up her dd is itching her head but I think nothing of it. Later I bath the baby in the sink instead of trying to wipe him down figured just giving him a bath would be better. Her dd wants one to so after I finish him put his diaper and clothes on I go back and bathe her up. Comb the babies hair then hers and notice black spots and then thought one moved. Sure enough lice. Worst part is when her friend finally came to pick them up for her she said my friend told her she knew about it a while. I still haven't heard a word from her on it. I had text her as soon as I found them. I got a call 4 hours later and thought I hung up digging it out of my pocket. Then I text her after she doesn't answer a return call and I hear back nothing but oh it was a pocket dial. So frustrated with her and hate to lose a friend(or the closeness anyway) but this is getting ridiculous. I feel like her personal babysitter to con kids off on. Her 12 year old is here every weekend visiting my brother. It would be one thing to not have the possibility she knew and sent them and didn't even ask me if I'd take them with them. Needles to say I washed my sheets because the diaper I put on her 4 year old after she had fallen asleep in living room was not on right and she leaked. Hoping we don't have an infestation next. Her kids had a LOT wasn't just a few and eggs it was a serious amount something I haven't seen in a long time since working in daycare and kids shelter. It takes weeks to get like that I think.

I'm so frustrated because I've caught her trying to lie to me so many times now that I don't trust a thing she says at all. We've been friends(quite close ones, more like sisters) since high schools so it would be sad to let her go out of my life even more. I know she is struggling with way too much in her life right now but again she lies and doesn't come to me at all and it hurts my feelings. I really should find some more real life friends. I haven't got that many others. I don't want to disown her really I just want to back off till maybe she figures her life out its not fair to me. I told her she can bring kids to me if she has appointments to take care of her physical or mental health(both need work at this point) but feel like any time she does ask its for nothing more than sleep which is okay if she said it was that but its usually off the wall crap and I'm putting two and two together and praying she gets well and straightened out soon.


Okay I promise I will read and catch up vent free tomorrow.

SO SORRY that this is going on!! We have dealt with lice here before (DS brought it home from school) and even though he had slept in our bed several times and he had used my hairbrush several times, THANKFULLY I never got it!!!! SO you may just avoid it still!

She is definitely not being a friend and you are being taken advantage of big time!! It is nice to say that you will watch her kiddos if she has an important appointment, but NOTHING ELSE!! And NO MORE OVERNIGHTS!!

I had a friend do something similar many years ago. Our DD's were the same age, but she went back to work and I didn't. It was a Monday holiday and her daycare was closed, but work was open.... so I offered to watch her DD for the day for free. She dropped her DD off along with the diaper bag and the Exersaucer.... and as she dashed out the door she dropped the bomb that her daughter had been diagnosed with Roseola!!! Umm.... WHAT??!! Hellooooo???? I have a baby here too!! It was such a bombshell that I didn't actually respond.... and then she was gone!

I spent the day keeping the two Exersaucers (and babies) far apart from one another and washing my hands over and over and over and over. And once she picked up the baby at the end of the day I washed EVERYTHING.... pack and play (used for nap time), toys, EVERYTHING! Thankfully my DD never got it! Sure, it isn't deadly or anything.... but who wants to expose their 2 month old to that!!?????

Anyhow, I never felt the same about our friendship after that.... I felt very TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF. They moved away a few months later, so it wasn't hard to just let the friendship end. But like you, I had/have VERY FEW IRL friends, so the friendship was missed.

That was 19 years ago this October and obviously it still bothers me!! And I STILL have very few IRL friends.... in fact, it is such a "thing" in the family that my Mom got me a book for Christmas last year titled.... "Friendship for Grownups" by Lisa Whelchel. Not as a joke, but to honestly help me. But I've decided I am just not the kind of person who will have tons of lifelong friends, other than family. I can be a terrible friend (I don't stay in touch good, I forget birthdays, etc), so I guess I've done it to myself partially. But I also am not good at just "jumping in" and joining groups. I always feel like the outsider.

ANYHOOOO... my point is... it's okay to have just a few friends IRL.... but they should be TRUE FRIENDS and obviously this woman is not.... at least not right now. Maybe she could become a true friend once she gets her own life straightened out. I'm so sorry that all of this happened to you and I'm sure it is hurting you. So feel free to vent here whenever you need.

I'm terrible on weekends. I just try to limit the damage by making sure to get some exercise in (after all, something is always better than nothing)

When I'm having trouble sticking to my plan, I try something new. Best case scenario, I've just found something new that helps me. And if it doesn't help, then I know not to do it in the future.
For example, I've been having a lot of trouble with tracking my food lately, so I decided to try not tracking and just relying on myself to make healthy decisions. I've realized that when I don't track, I don't necessarily make healthy decisions - which re-taught me the importance of tracking, and has now given me a new enthusiasm for tracking my food.
(I don't know if that makes any sense to anyone but me)

It makes total sense!! And I love that you experimented in your life and discovered that you DO need to track and that it DOES HELP!! You have had some POSITIVE FEEDBACK that tracking WORKS for you!! This journey is all about learning what works and what doesn't and how to stick with what works!

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Morning all! Popping on a bit later than usual because I've been having a FB PM conversation with DD as she took the ferry from Scotland back to Ireland. She is disembarking in Belfast as we speak! She will be home tomorrow afternoon and I can't wait to see her!! It sounds like she had some good adventures and learned a lot of good stuff at the conference AND about life!!

She's only home until Monday, so we will have to fit in a lot of catching up (and laundry) by then!! And she wants to be on campus EARLY on Monday, since her request for a single room never came through this summer and she is moving in with a roommate!! She wants to be there first to have first dibs on picking her side of the room! So anyhow, if you don't hear from me much for the next week, don't worry!

Tonight is my WW work night, so of course today will be spent, in part, preparing for that. Plus I want to get some housework caught up on so I don't have to worry about it while DD is home.... so bathrooms will be cleaned and the kitchen floor mopped today. And DS needs to finish his chore list that he has been neglecting!

Got a wicked blister using the saw yesterday when I was clearing some trees from around the shed, so no raking/shoveling/cutting for me today.... gotta let it heal!

Off to make sure that DS is awake.... trying to get him back on to something resembling a school sleep schedule... but it's hard! TTYL..............P

 

[ohMom]

oh Melissa what a terrible spot your friend is putting you in...you deserve friends that treat you better. she's got to be so selfish to not immediately take care of the lice! wow, makes me wonder if she's got other major life things that only could distract a mom like that. when I've encountered some 'friends' that revealed their true nature to be very out of line with my thinking I always remember what my husband says "you can't fix crazy"

Tues question -- I've been on and off track so many times...usually mixing it up works well. But this time I really like being on MFP, the friends I have linked up with there, etc that I don't want to find a new food journal. This spring I did a challenge with my mom, daughter and friend and it kept me in line and I was successful. we are all just not back into it together again. I'm really trying to focus on milestones in my recovery that is coming up in October (2 years since adrenalectomy) and that I can be in the 150's for this date. Also, my weekend away reminded me that eating too much bread (gluten) makes me feel awful. I need to fuel my body with nutrients that aid my health and not make it stumble.

 

[ohMom]

Yesterday I made 21k steps and burned almost just over 1100 calories! 9 miles of walking. I know I won't beat that record for a while. Haha.

 

[pjlla]

oh Melissa what a terrible spot your friend is putting you in...you deserve friends that treat you better. she's got to be so selfish to not immediately take care of the lice! wow, makes me wonder if she's got other major life things that only could distract a mom like that. when I've encountered some 'friends' that revealed their true nature to be very out of line with my thinking I always remember what my husband says "you can't fix crazy"

Tues question -- I've been on and off track so many times...usually mixing it up works well. But this time I really like being on MFP, the friends I have linked up with there, etc that I don't want to find a new food journal. This spring I did a challenge with my mom, daughter and friend and it kept me in line and I was successful. we are all just not back into it together again. I'm really trying to focus on milestones in my recovery that is coming up in October (2 years since adrenalectomy) and that I can be in the 150's for this date. Also, my weekend away reminded me that eating too much bread (gluten) makes me feel awful. I need to fuel my body with nutrients that aid my health and not make it stumble.

And you are learning, learning, learning all the time about what works for you! And when an ongoing condition, it is even more important, as you know, to fuel your body for health and healing. Congrats on two years of recovery!

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Morning all! I don't have a lot of time to chat this morning because......

DD COMES HOME TODAY! I've missed her so much! Even though I am used to her being away at school, somehow knowing she was FAAARRR away made a big difference. She is "flying the friendly skies" as we speak and will land in Boston mid-afternoon.... so prayers and PD for safe travels please!

I will make beds and pick up a bit here, leave a short chore list for the men and dash out at 10 am for a chiropractors appointment. Then a few errands in town before I hit the highway to be parked and in the terminal at Boston Logan Airport for her arrival. She doesn't have anything to declare, so I am hoping customs goes quickly. I will plan to be outside the international arrivals gate within 15 minutes of her plane landing.... but I know that is over anxious, so I'm sure I'll end up doing some pacing and waiting. But with Boston traffic, you never can be sure, so I'll err on the side of caution.

Coffee is brewing, so I'm ready for breakfast! TTYL................P

 

[Flossbolna]

We are back from our beach camping trip! It was crazy crazy! We went to a state park campground that had been destroyed by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 and just reopened to the public this year.

But despite all the hard work from packing up and walking the beach and riding bikes and playing with Nerf dart guns and swatting biting flies I managed to somehow gain FIVE POUNDS!

Sounds like quite an adventure! And sorry about the gain, but hopefully it will come off very quickly again!

Since the month is more than halfway over, I guess I can't join in. Is this a monthly thing? I would LOVE to join for September!

I have a number of Dis trips planned and would be great to discuss food choices/options while I'm there.

I'll subscribe here so I know if a September one comes about. Thanks!

You are welcome to sign up any time! Just send me a PM with your starting weight and your goal for the rest of the month and then you are all set!

I'm gonna join now, I don't think it'll be a problem.

Got your PM! You will be in the next update!

I'm having the worst Monday.

Okay I promise I will read and catch up vent free tomorrow.

I am so sorry!! It is really sad to be treated like that from a friend. It is also sad for her little ones that she cannot make the effort and get them treated!

It is sad to lose a friend, especially if you have a long history and not so many other friends. But it does sound as if she is taking advantage of you in a way that can be damaging to you and your family. And that's just not ok. As I said, I am very sorry!!

When I'm having trouble sticking to my plan, I try something new. Best case scenario, I've just found something new that helps me. And if it doesn't help, then I know not to do it in the future.
For example, I've been having a lot of trouble with tracking my food lately, so I decided to try not tracking and just relying on myself to make healthy decisions. I've realized that when I don't track, I don't necessarily make healthy decisions - which re-taught me the importance of tracking, and has now given me a new enthusiasm for tracking my food.
(I don't know if that makes any sense to anyone but me)

I think that's a great strategy! I try to mix up my exercise now and then. It gets me a boost in doing something new and different.

Yesterday I made 21k steps and burned almost just over 1100 calories! 9 miles of walking. I know I won't beat that record for a while. Haha.

Well done!

Morning all! Popping on a bit later than usual because I've been having a FB PM conversation with DD as she took the ferry from Scotland back to Ireland. She is disembarking in Belfast as we speak! She will be home tomorrow afternoon and I can't wait to see her!! It sounds like she had some good adventures and learned a lot of good stuff at the conference AND about life!!

She's only home until Monday, so we will have to fit in a lot of catching up (and laundry) by then!! And she wants to be on campus EARLY on Monday, since her request for a single room never came through this summer and she is moving in with a roommate!! She wants to be there first to have first dibs on picking her side of the room! So anyhow, if you don't hear from me much for the next week, don't worry!

Tonight is my WW work night, so of course today will be spent, in part, preparing for that. Plus I want to get some housework caught up on so I don't have to worry about it while DD is home.... so bathrooms will be cleaned and the kitchen floor mopped today. And DS needs to finish his chore list that he has been neglecting!

Got a wicked blister using the saw yesterday when I was clearing some trees from around the shed, so no raking/shoveling/cutting for me today.... gotta let it heal!

Off to make sure that DS is awake.... trying to get him back on to something resembling a school sleep schedule... but it's hard! TTYL..............P

Happy to hear that your DD had a great trip to Europe!

Hope your blister is going better!

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Tasty Tuesday:

I think I am actualyl quite good at all those strategies that you mention. I think the most important one is the stick with it one. Even if it is 10pm at night on a day you have been eating horribly it is the perfect time to just jump back in and that meand to not have that piece of chocolate that you want!

One of my strategies is to accept that I am not perfect and therefore don't have to try to accieve everything at once. Esoecially when I am struggling, I try to just focus on one thing. After all, this is a lifestyle change and you can't change your habits all 100% at once. I find it so much easier to focus on one, two or three things at a time and then move on to the next. With that strategy I have seriously change my sleeping habits (getting much more sleep now!) and have a healty breakfast most mornings! And I don't have to work hard anymore. Next step currently is to really get into a routine of regular running.

 

[Flossbolna]

I will plan to be outside the international arrivals gate within 15 minutes of her plane landing.... but I know that is over anxious, so I'm sure I'll end up doing some pacing and waiting. But with Boston traffic, you never can be sure, so I'll err on the side of caution.

Pam, safe travels for YOU and your DD to Boston!

Just prepared that there often are very long lines at passport control, regardless of whether she has anything to declare. Of course they are much shorter for US citizens than for foreigners, but I have in the past waited for over an hour just to get through passport control (also had much shorter waits), so don't get worried if it takes her longer after landing than you would have hoped for! Also, in the immigration hall it is not allowed to use any cell phones, so if she is stuck there, she cannot even let you know!

 

[pjlla]

Tasty Tuesday:

I think I am actualyl quite good at all those strategies that you mention. I think the most important one is the stick with it one. Even if it is 10pm at night on a day you have been eating horribly it is the perfect time to just jump back in and that meand to not have that piece of chocolate that you want!

One of my strategies is to accept that I am not perfect and therefore don't have to try to accieve everything at once. Esoecially when I am struggling, I try to just focus on one thing. After all, this is a lifestyle change and you can't change your habits all 100% at once. I find it so much easier to focus on one, two or three things at a time and then move on to the next. With that strategy I have seriously change my sleeping habits (getting much more sleep now!) and have a healty breakfast most mornings! And I don't have to work hard anymore. Next step currently is to really get into a routine of regular running.

Sounds like you are learning so much about yourself as you go along.... and adding so many healthy PERMANENT changes!!

Pam, safe travels for YOU and your DD to Boston!

Just prepared that there often are very long lines at passport control, regardless of whether she has anything to declare. Of course they are much shorter for US citizens than for foreigners, but I have in the past waited for over an hour just to get through passport control (also had much shorter waits), so don't get worried if it takes her longer after landing than you would have hoped for! Also, in the immigration hall it is not allowed to use any cell phones, so if she is stuck there, she cannot even let you know!

I did not know that she couldn't use her phone!! Thank you for telling me!! That is important to know..................P

 

[lisah0711]

Tues question -- I've been on and off track so many times...usually mixing it up works well. But this time I really like being on MFP, the friends I have linked up with there, etc that I don't want to find a new food journal. This spring I did a challenge with my mom, daughter and friend and it kept me in line and I was successful. we are all just not back into it together again. I'm really trying to focus on milestones in my recovery that is coming up in October (2 years since adrenalectomy) and that I can be in the 150's for this date. Also, my weekend away reminded me that eating too much bread (gluten) makes me feel awful. I need to fuel my body with nutrients that aid my health and not make it stumble.

So proud of how far you have come in your recovery, Molli! :hugs:

It is a bummer how falling off the wagon doesn't feel as good as you remember, isn't it?

And you are learning, learning, learning all the time about what works for you! And when an ongoing condition, it is even more important, as you know, to fuel your body for health and healing. Congrats on two years of recovery!

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Morning all! I don't have a lot of time to chat this morning because......

DD COMES HOME TODAY! I've missed her so much! Even though I am used to her being away at school, somehow knowing she was FAAARRR away made a big difference. She is "flying the friendly skies" as we speak and will land in Boston mid-afternoon.... so prayers and PD for safe travels please!

I will make beds and pick up a bit here, leave a short chore list for the men and dash out at 10 am for a chiropractors appointment. Then a few errands in town before I hit the highway to be parked and in the terminal at Boston Logan Airport for her arrival. She doesn't have anything to declare, so I am hoping customs goes quickly. I will plan to be outside the international arrivals gate within 15 minutes of her plane landing.... but I know that is over anxious, so I'm sure I'll end up doing some pacing and waiting. But with Boston traffic, you never can be sure, so I'll err on the side of caution.

Coffee is brewing, so I'm ready for breakfast! TTYL................P

Safe travels to your DD today, Pamela! I know you will be happy to have her home for a few days before school starts. Has your DS started school yet?

Tasty Tuesday:

I think I am actualyl quite good at all those strategies that you mention. I think the most important one is the stick with it one. Even if it is 10pm at night on a day you have been eating horribly it is the perfect time to just jump back in and that meand to not have that piece of chocolate that you want!

One of my strategies is to accept that I am not perfect and therefore don't have to try to accieve everything at once. Esoecially when I am struggling, I try to just focus on one thing. After all, this is a lifestyle change and you can't change your habits all 100% at once. I find it so much easier to focus on one, two or three things at a time and then move on to the next. With that strategy I have seriously change my sleeping habits (getting much more sleep now!) and have a healty breakfast most mornings! And I don't have to work hard anymore. Next step currently is to really get into a routine of regular running.

That is a great strategy to work on one thing at a time, Magadalene. And it sounds like these have been smooth transitions for you so onward and downwards!

My one area to work on this week was lunch at work. Every day DH and I have the same conversation (we work together -- it's not for everyone but it works for us) "What do you want to do for lunch today?" "I don't know. What sounds good to you?" It is comical how often we have this conversation like it is a surprise to us every working day that we will want to have lunch. But this week I brought in an assortment of fruit, cheese, nuts and yogurt and voila! Lunch is available if anyone wants it. It was amazing how little time this took to fix and how long I put off fixing it.

 

[Flossbolna]

My one area to work on this week was lunch at work. Every day DH and I have the same conversation (we work together -- it's not for everyone but it works for us) "What do you want to do for lunch today?" "I don't know. What sounds good to you?" It is comical how often we have this conversation like it is a surprise to us every working day that we will want to have lunch. But this week I brought in an assortment of fruit, cheese, nuts and yogurt and voila! Lunch is available if anyone wants it. It was amazing how little time this took to fix and how long I put off fixing it.

Oh, lunch is something I need to work on as well!! I thought I did well last week, but then I was constantly hungry in the evening. So obviously something was not right with my lunches!! Will try to come up with a strategy for the rest of the week though!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Driving by.
I'm here but really really busy. I hope to officially join again in Sept, I need to get back into shape for the race and my weight has been slowly creeping back up again. Ergh!

Just wanted to let y'all know I haven't completely fallen off the face of the planet.

 

[glss1/2fll]

Lately I've been telling myself "because you're worth it." And then putting down the chocolate! That didn't work so great earlier this week when I was out of town! I am back on the wagon today! I really think never giving up is so very, very important.

I got the job! I will start at the school office a week from Friday. I have a new employee training tomorrow afternoon and they will pay me for it! When I subbed we had a mandatory training and they didn't pay us. This will be a nice treat! The job starts late enough in the morning that I can continue with all my workouts so that is great. The bad news is I start work mid morning so that'll throw a kink in eating. Guess I will just have to wait and see how it all works out. May have to eat two small breakfasts. Dunno.

DH and DS2 are busy looking at colleges in Minnesota. They have a very tight schedule and not too much down time. Last night we facetimed. I sat and held the ipad on my lap. It wasn't a very pretty picture of my chins! Now that's some motivation!

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Melissa Sounds like space would be a good thing right now.

Pamela hooray for DD coming home. for safe travels

to everyone else on the great job!

 

[sanscomment]

I was bad yesterday. I was depressed and bored and just ate. I gained back like 4 pounds. =/

I'm hoping it is just natural fluctuation.

I'm looking into doing Zumba again. I dunno. It was discouraging this morning.

 

[lisah0711]

I was bad yesterday. I was depressed and bored and just ate. I gained back like 4 pounds. =/

I'm hoping it is just natural fluctuation.

I'm looking into doing Zumba again. I dunno. It was discouraging this morning.

Sorry for the bad day! Hope those pesky pounds are gone as quickly as they showed up and remember our motto -- never give up!

 

[lisah0711]

Training Thursday

Did you know there are lots of online workout videos available in several places? Even Netflix or your Amazon Prime may have one!

Here is a link to a lot of different kind of workout videos from our friends at sparkpeople.com
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/resource_center.asp?id=33

WATP Musings, Training Thursday, 8/21/14: Have you ever tried an online workout video? Did you like it? Do you have one to share with us? Bonus points if it is Mousercise!

 

[Zoesmama03]

Okay some lies her friend has been telling about her seemed to have come out today from other sources so I don't think she knew more than when I told her. She does have some other MAJOR problems going on in her life but I assure you she did take care of the situation her SO and Mom washed all the bedding and when I seen the kids for a bit this afternoon I didn't see any living lice she got a treatment. But her mom and I talked with her a bit at brunch today at Cracker Barrel I haven't eaten there in soooo long. Not even sure where calories are so far today. Everything just got so side track with the last minute lunch that turned to breakfast/brunch. We all had such little sleep. I just wanna eat and go to bed soon.

 

[Flossbolna]

Driving by.
I'm here but really really busy. I hope to officially join again in Sept, I need to get back into shape for the race and my weight has been slowly creeping back up again. Ergh!

Just wanted to let y'all know I haven't completely fallen off the face of the planet.

Great so see you!! Hope September will be a quieter month for you!

Lately I've been telling myself "because you're worth it." And then putting down the chocolate! That didn't work so great earlier this week when I was out of town! I am back on the wagon today! I really think never giving up is so very, very important.

I got the job! I will start at the school office a week from Friday. I have a new employee training tomorrow afternoon and they will pay me for it! When I subbed we had a mandatory training and they didn't pay us. This will be a nice treat! The job starts late enough in the morning that I can continue with all my workouts so that is great. The bad news is I start work mid morning so that'll throw a kink in eating. Guess I will just have to wait and see how it all works out. May have to eat two small breakfasts. Dunno.

DH and DS2 are busy looking at colleges in Minnesota. They have a very tight schedule and not too much down time. Last night we facetimed. I sat and held the ipad on my lap. It wasn't a very pretty picture of my chins! Now that's some motivation!

Well done for putting down the chocolate! And just as you say: Just because you didn't do well yesterday, is not a reason to not try your best today!

Congratulations on the new job!! And how wonderful that the job suits your exercise schedule!

I was bad yesterday. I was depressed and bored and just ate. I gained back like 4 pounds. =/

I'm hoping it is just natural fluctuation.

I'm looking into doing Zumba again. I dunno. It was discouraging this morning.

Don't let the scale discourage you!! Of course we all want to lose weight and good results can be wonderful motivation. But a bad number on the scale is not a reason to feel defeated! I often have really bad fluctations and can find "mystery pounds" over the course of one day. Yes, it truly annoys me. But I have learnt that the ONLY way that I can change the number I am unhappy with is to make sure that I burn more calories than I consume, so either eat less or exercise more. Sometimes weight just jumps around, sometimes the not so on plan eating from three days ago just catches up to you with a delay. But whatever the reason is: don't give up! That would be the best way for the bad number to become permanent!

And I think you already are on a good way: Think about what you could change to help you lose weight. Taking up Zumba again sounds like a great idea!

Sorry for the bad day! Hope those pesky pounds are gone as quickly as they showed up and remember our motto -- never give up!

Exactly!

Okay some lies her friend has been telling about her seemed to have come out today from other sources so I don't think she knew more than when I told her. She does have some other MAJOR problems going on in her life but I assure you she did take care of the situation her SO and Mom washed all the bedding and when I seen the kids for a bit this afternoon I didn't see any living lice she got a treatment. But her mom and I talked with her a bit at brunch today at Cracker Barrel I haven't eaten there in soooo long. Not even sure where calories are so far today. Everything just got so side track with the last minute lunch that turned to breakfast/brunch. We all had such little sleep. I just wanna eat and go to bed soon.

Oh, I hope you can get this sorted out and help your friend! I am so happy to hear that her little ones were taken care of! And I hope you get more sleep, it is important!!

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I have to say, I am really happy that I have more time to hang out with you here more again! I was a bit afraid that this thread was going to die!! But it seems that we are slowly getting a bit more life again!

My weight was going down nicely all week and then today - poof: two mystery pounds. I very much hope that those are thanks to TOM. The good thing is that even with two mystery pounds, I am still below my August start weight. So not toooo worried. And otherwise I am feeling very confident at the moment that I am doing well. Was out for dinner yesterday with friends and had a very nice salad with grilled chicken and was able to even only eat a little of the bread! Today I had some more of the new found high protein/low point quark that I found for breakfast. It was delicious and kept me going very well until lunch - and that with an earlier than usual breakfast. The good think is that this reduces my breakfast to 3 points, which gives me more points to play with in the afternoon for a snack!

Training Thursday:

I had no idea Mousercise exists!!

On my Panama Canal cruise they had the kids club moved up on deck in the sports deck and at some point they had an exercise class there with Goofy! Goofy was leading the class - in 95 degree weather and 100% humidity. I could not understand how his "friend" was not collapsing from heat stroke! But it was very cute to watch.

Bot on to the question: I have only used the online version of the 30DS when I had borrowed the DVD to a friend, but wanted to do the workout myself. I used to have a service who mailed me DVDs and there I once got an exercise DVD that was not good at all, even though people on Amazon had really liked it. But now I have a subscription service similar to Netflix and need to have a look what they offer. That's a great idea!

I know that my TV (Samsung) even has some exercise programm, but it did not look interesting to me at all what they offered there... I am really intrigued by TVs that have a camera and they show you kind of a mirror in addition to the exercise programm. I often wish I had a mirror like at th egym to better see what I am doing. In my old appartment I could use the large glass windows when it was dark outside...

 

[lisah0711]

Oh, lunch is something I need to work on as well!! I thought I did well last week, but then I was constantly hungry in the evening. So obviously something was not right with my lunches!! Will try to come up with a strategy for the rest of the week though!

Let us know what you come up with, Magdalene. Being hungry once I get home is a big problem for me too.

Driving by.
I'm here but really really busy. I hope to officially join again in Sept, I need to get back into shape for the race and my weight has been slowly creeping back up again. Ergh!

Just wanted to let y'all know I haven't completely fallen off the face of the planet.

Buffy! We've missed you! Hang in there, my friend, and don't wait until September to come back.

Lately I've been telling myself "because you're worth it." And then putting down the chocolate! That didn't work so great earlier this week when I was out of town! I am back on the wagon today! I really think never giving up is so very, very important.

I got the job! I will start at the school office a week from Friday. I have a new employee training tomorrow afternoon and they will pay me for it! When I subbed we had a mandatory training and they didn't pay us. This will be a nice treat! The job starts late enough in the morning that I can continue with all my workouts so that is great. The bad news is I start work mid morning so that'll throw a kink in eating. Guess I will just have to wait and see how it all works out. May have to eat two small breakfasts. Dunno.

DH and DS2 are busy looking at colleges in Minnesota. They have a very tight schedule and not too much down time. Last night we facetimed. I sat and held the ipad on my lap. It wasn't a very pretty picture of my chins! Now that's some motivation!

--
Melissa Sounds like space would be a good thing right now.

Pamela hooray for DD coming home. for safe travels

to everyone else on the great job!

Congratulations on the new job, Linda! I love that it works for your schedule and you can walk to work. Sounds like your guys are having fun in Minnesota.

Training Thursday

Did you know there are lots of online workout videos available in several places? Even Netflix or your Amazon Prime may have one!

Here is a link to a lot of different kind of workout videos from our friends at sparkpeople.com
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/resource_center.asp?id=33

WATP Musings, Training Thursday, 8/21/14: Have you ever tried an online workout video? Did you like it? Do you have one to share with us? Bonus points if it is Mousercise!

I've done part 1 of the 30 Day Shred online, too. It is a tough workout and I never progress beyond part 1.

This 10 minute yoga fusion video from sparkpeople is one that popped up in my FB feed this week and actually inspired this question. It looks very doable from other yoga classes I've done and I could do it in the mornings.
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/videos-detail.asp?video=31
I'm going to give it a try as soon as I find the safe place where I put my yoga mat.

Okay some lies her friend has been telling about her seemed to have come out today from other sources so I don't think she knew more than when I told her. She does have some other MAJOR problems going on in her life but I assure you she did take care of the situation her SO and Mom washed all the bedding and when I seen the kids for a bit this afternoon I didn't see any living lice she got a treatment. But her mom and I talked with her a bit at brunch today at Cracker Barrel I haven't eaten there in soooo long. Not even sure where calories are so far today. Everything just got so side track with the last minute lunch that turned to breakfast/brunch. We all had such little sleep. I just wanna eat and go to bed soon.

Hope you get some rest soon, Melissa! I know you will do what is best for you and your daughter and you can still be a good friend but not be placed in a situation where you are being taken advantage of.

Don't let the scale discourage you!! Of course we all want to lose weight and good results can be wonderful motivation. But a bad number on the scale is not a reason to feel defeated! I often have really bad fluctations and can find "mystery pounds" over the course of one day. Yes, it truly annoys me. But I have learnt that the ONLY way that I can change the number I am unhappy with is to make sure that I burn more calories than I consume, so either eat less or exercise more. Sometimes weight just jumps around, sometimes the not so on plan eating from three days ago just catches up to you with a delay. But whatever the reason is: don't give up! That would be the best way for the bad number to become permanent!

Well said, Magdalene! Reminds me of this quote:

image http://godisheart.blogspot.com/2013/12/never-let-stumble-in-road-be-end-of.html

I have to say, I am really happy that I have more time to hang out with you here more again! I was a bit afraid that this thread was going to die!! But it seems that we are slowly getting a bit more life again!

My weight was going down nicely all week and then today - two mystery pounds. I very much hope that those are thanks to TOM. The good thing is that even with two mystery pounds, I am still below my August start weight. So not toooo worried. And otherwise I am feeling very confident at the moment that I am doing well. Was out for dinner yesterday with friends and had a very nice salad with grilled chicken and was able to even only eat a little of the bread! Today I had some more of the new found high protein/low point quark that I found for breakfast. It was delicious and kept me going very well until lunch - and that with an earlier than usual breakfast. The good think is that this reduces my breakfast to 3 points, which gives me more points to play with in the afternoon for a snack!

Training Thursday:

I had no idea Mousercise exists!!

Me neither until I was looking for pictures!

On my Panama Canal cruise they had the kids club moved up on deck in the sports deck and at some point they had an exercise class there with Goofy! Goofy was leading the class - in 95 degree weather and 100% humidity. I could not understand how his "friend" was not collapsing from heat stroke! But it was very cute to watch.

Bot on to the question: I have only used the online version of the 30DS when I had borrowed the DVD to a friend, but wanted to do the workout myself. I used to have a service who mailed me DVDs and there I once got an exercise DVD that was not good at all, even though people on Amazon had really liked it. But now I have a subscription service similar to Netflix and need to have a look what they offer. That's a great idea!

I know that my TV (Samsung) even has some exercise programm, but it did not look interesting to me at all what they offered there... I am really intrigued by TVs that have a camera and they show you kind of a mirror in addition to the exercise programm. I often wish I had a mirror like at th egym to better see what I am doing. In my old appartment I could use the large glass windows when it was dark outside...

You are a brave, brave woman to want to see yourself when you are exercising! 'Cause this is how I feel about that.

img http://www.pinterest.com/explore/funny-running-memes/

Some things I just don't want to know . . . But seriously I'm sure you look absolutely awesome when you are working out!

 

[pjlla]

Morning all! Just taking a quick moment to say hello! DD made it home safe and sound yesterday!! We had a nice family dinner together on the deck last night and then we sat and watched all of her pictures on the big screen and heard her stories. She had napped on the plane so was able to stay awake until after 9pm last night and slept until about 6 this morning, so it looks like she will get herself back on EST pretty quickly.

We had family breakfast together today and then she ordered her textbooks. We are heading off on a few errands after lunch.

It feels SO GOOD to have all the family under one roof, at least for a bit of time. Both of the kids have wanted me to wait and see Maleficent with them and this is virtually the only time other than our vacation at the lake when we have all been together this summer, so I'm going to go check and see if it is still available at the second run theater for tonight or tomorrow!

Forgive me for skipping the QOTD for today and if I am not around much this weekend.... just excited to have DD home~!! TTYL...............P