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Post by carole58 on May 18, 2021 9:09:48 GMT
This thread is for all of us who have been on the weight loss merry-go-round quite a few times. We have banded together to make this our FINAL time. We offer support & motivation, WEIGHT LOSS TIPS, food ideas – whatever you need to make it your FINAL time. If you start the day’s thread, please copy and paste this paragraph, with the following 2021 Goals:
Carole:
1.) Journal Daily, thoughts, feelings, ideas
2.) Track daily, Good, Bad, Ugly, HONESTLY
3.) Move every day, 10-30 minutes, as able
4.) Limit/Reduce Alcohol, All of it!
5.) Be thankful for something - every day.
Gabrielle
1. Wellness--take steps each day to address better wellness (moving, attention to my eating, getting sleep, etc.)
2. Debt-- continue to take steps to eliminate debt (including the kids college debt that we are covering) so that I have no debt when I retire.
3. Connectedness-- each month have a plan to stay connected to those who I care about (maybe dinner once/month after COVID, Zoom, phone calls, etc.)
4. Creativity -- seek out projects that keep me using the creative side of my brain (knitting, paint parties?, etc.)
5. Journaling/Self-Awareness--find a way to journal my thoughts and to think through challenges and opportunities
Sue:
1. Get moving - plan to utilize my Cubii 3-5 times per week at least
2. Moderation - limiting junk, snacks, wine and all things I know that sabotage my success
3. Daily Gratitude - continue our November daily gratitude.
4. Start a journal - my "Life & Apples" journal will arrive later in the week.
5. Be more "present" - in life, in my journey, with family & friends, in all aspects of my world.
Jenny
1) I'm moving to a clean eating plan like more veggie dishes and less red meat
2) I pulled out my Bob Harper from the Biggest Loser's " Yoga for weight loss DVD" and do that in the evening since it's pouring down rain here.
3) Cut way back on the wine at nights, they sell those tiny little bottles that have 5oz in them and limit myself to only 1-2 per day, that can work right?
4) Track everything even if I'm in the negatives and hold myself accountable
Christine:
1. Cardio exercise daily (walk, stationary bike)
2. FOLLOW the WW Plan using Honesty.
3. Daily gratitude - Say something NICE each morning
Karen:
1. Take one step at a time and be kind to myself.
2. Move by getting my kayak on the water at least one day per week... it will be more as the weather warms.
3. Stick to my intermittent fasting schedule.
4. Try to sleep reasonably.
Shelly:
1. Be more organized at work. Never leave with stuff on my desk
2. Be there for people when they need someone to lean on
3. Stick with WW plan!!! No matter what!!!!
4. Be a better influence on those around me.
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Post by gymma60 on May 18, 2021 9:15:46 GMT
Morning Carole...was just getting ready to start us off...all the whole post ready and gave one last check to make sure I didn't duplicate.
Had a fun "party" for Jackson last night...got home emptied my lunch box, changed clothes, fell into the recliner and promptly fell asleep...was IN BED before 9:00 but had fallen asleep before 8:00! Slept lousy the night before so I guess I was just exhausted.
Got a lot of catching up to do so will see you all after work...time to pack the lunch box and get this day started! Good thing...my jeans have finally been retired for the year and it's shorts time at work!! YAY!!
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Post by carole58 on May 18, 2021 9:19:27 GMT
TRACKIN' TUESDAY - I am back on track WITH my tracking - just took the weekend "off", but fully tracked yesterday. Actually went back and tracked Sunday too, but tacking the day after, isn't truly tracking - or is it? Anyway - it's tracked. Yesterday was a high carb day, due to the grinder roll!  I know I should have only eaten half the roll, but it was so darned good! So, today will be back to lower carb foods.
I did get up and move yesterday, 8 out of 10 dots, and about 5k steps! IT was a beautiful sunny day, so breaks were a loop around the parking lot, and time at the picnic table!
Ken made a hug dent in the basement "mess", and the dumpster will be filled to the brim by the end of the week!
Sue: Good morning - Glad you had a nice visit with Pat and family, and a fun night with Sarah's gang. Seems like things with her have settled down for now??
Hope you have a good day at work!
♥hugs♥
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Post by gjmmaxty on May 18, 2021 10:59:20 GMT
Good morning!
I read the posts yesterday but had to leave early for work, had a full day, got home late and, well, you know the drill! Never got back on here and posted! Happy to be here today. Leaving in a bit for our Tuesday group run. I have a plan that I serioulsly need to finish---it is taking FOREVER as I am helping everyone else with theirs. This week that is MY plan --to make a big dent in it. I did track yesterday (like Carole, I wasn't as good with it this weekend though--I aim to be better next weekend). I am finding that, if I don't pay too much attention, I always eat more carbs than I had hoped---not sugary, sweet things, but fruit, rice (or some grain), etc. and it all adds up. Kind of curious to really look and see if it makes a difference with my weight or not? Anyway, I wouldn't have noticed it if I was only tracking points--I would have probably underestimated it.
Carole: So glad that you had a good weekend and I do hope that you do the overnight with the girls and go to the zoo! Sounds like so much fun! And a good way to get in some walking and enjoy the nice weather too. I love that you "went with the flow" this weekend and got the pool opened, etc. Also glad that Ken is making a dent in the decluttering. It just sounds like it was a good weekend! So I took a look at my calendar and how many days I still needed to take and found that I have quite a few to fit in my June 30th (and a lot of meetings in there too!). I am taking next Thursday AND Friday off (Memorial Day) so I will have 5 days off in a row! I can't wait! So looking forward to it! Ed has a big run that weekend and I think I need to crew so I can do my run on Friday-- we will see. It is now 39 days until his BIG run (we are officially on countdown) and I need to figure out some serious logistics about it all. Keep up the movement and the tracking---and it is okay to track a day later! You still get the data at the end of the week, right?
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Post by gjmmaxty on May 18, 2021 11:07:30 GMT
Sue: I saw the birthday photos--fun times! So glad we are a year out from where we were last year and that you can enjoy that time with the kids. I am sure that you were exhausted. Glad to hear that Pat is doing well too.... Wow, what I would give to wear shorts to work! Actually, I often wear skirts and it probably is close to the same feeling for me  I am glad that you got a good night's sleep and that you listen to your body. Hope that today is a good day!
Jenny: Good job on the scale movement and attending your WW meeting! I do miss them...maybe I will look another one up for later on Saturday or something. I am anxious to hear about how you feel about the habits and changing them--it can be challenging, I know!
Christine: I hope that you are having a good week--such a relief to have those reports done, I am sure!
Hello to all who follow...need to get moving. Have a good day!
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Post by gymma60 on May 18, 2021 21:23:39 GMT
Evening all...busy day at work but thankfully slept great last night so made it w/o a "sleepy spell" mid-afternoon! Usually sometime between 2-3:00pm, especially on all these OT days I get the "sleepies" and take a walk to walk up!! LOL!! I'm had my shower, got all the windows open, letting in the nice fresh air. I couldn't wait to get the house opened up...we had to keep the house closed for the 2 days we did the radon retest and it was getting a bit stuffy. Not anymore!! Now time to head back a few days and catch up....
Carole...I did have a pretty simple Sunday...lazy morning, FaceTimed with Hannah's gang, prepped a bit for the week, visited with Pat, then home to make dinner and throw in the last load of wash....productive but relaxing too!! Sounds like your dumpster project is moving along nicely...yes, probably not too taxing on the brain because I'm sure the stuff in the attic was already pretty organized so it was just a matter of finding what needed to be tossed! LOL, yes, the attic sure does get hot when things start to warm up...best to get that done. If you are like us, the week is getting warmer and warmer so the attic will be MUCH hotter this coming weekend than it was last weekend! Bummer your donation places are so limited for things...frustrating!! Hoping this purge is a good and thorough one!! LOL!!
Oh Carole...I do love my massages....have decided I'm getting one every 6-8 weeks "just because"...it really does help a lot, not just working out the kinks but also mentally to just let things go...seems with each "stress kink" she worked out, I could let go of the stress that caused it!! Sorry you are having a "creative" food week...that was us last week....gets tough by the end of the week. At least you did stop yesterday to restock a bit on produce!
Good planning on Jaclyn's part to have Eden at your house on Friday night...with her 2nd shot, she could be feeling a bit "under the weather" and not having to worry about Eden will be a good thing! Honestly Carole...with all the research and information on the vaccine's effectiveness, I have no problem being w/o my mask. While I will be respectful of stores/venues that still require them and people who are compromised or not fully vaccinated who would prefer I have one on but as far as my safety, I'm fine.
We had a meeting today with Rory and he mentioned that Sheridan is waiting to see what the CDC says in the next few week about masks in the work place....right now the no mask rule is just "if vaccinated" you don't need one but as you said, since the employer technically can't ask...it's an "iffy" thing. Personally, while I did this to protect me, I also did it to protect others around me and make it possible for all of us to head back to normal. Just heard that a local school is saying that if students and teachers can prove they are vaccinated, they can take them off...they are not requiring the vaccine but are following CDC guidelines and letting people voluntarily show proof in order to go mask free! I personally like this approach. If you don't want to get the vaccine...fine but if you get it and have no problem with proving it....you have earned the privilege to go w/o your mask!
Speaking of masks...had to laugh last night! When we were down at Sarah's Kellen said "Grandma, I wish I was 16"...I told him not to wish his childhood away and asked why?? He said "then I could get the vaccine and not have to wear a mask"! Josh said "well you would still need to wear it at school" and Kellen quickly said "but I wouldn't at Walmart or the store or any place else"!! Made me smile that although Josh is against the vaccine, his son is a free thinker!! Love that little guy!! ♥♥♥
Christine...YAY for being almost finished with reports! That has to feel good...especially since you will be adding to the report total again this week. Hopefully you won't have as many as last time! So glad the testing for Remote students is also winding down! WOW, productive time outside too getting the porch and deck organized for summer! Bummer the birds decided your deck was their "potty stop"!!! Hopefully you can organize the nice dinner out for Ben soon!
LOL Christine...we had a ton of stuff that was the girls' in the basement but when they got married or moved out for good, they had to go through it all and take what they wanted...it they left it, it was trash or donation! Well, I married a pack rat and he "can't throw away the girls' childhood"! Really...they saved it, we DID NOT so if they don't want it...toss it!! UGH!! So glad Carly and Ben found a nice place...fingers crossed everything falls into place!! Sounds like even though Ben is only "walking" for graduation, things are winding down and all will fall into place for them! Great news about the 2 job possibilities!!
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Post by gymma60 on May 18, 2021 21:50:33 GMT
Karen...I am loving the great news about Emily, James and Eleanor....I love the pictures! The fact Eleanor is on 100% room air is AWESOME. She is tiny, and yes a feeding tube but other than that, she is one tough cookie and thriving!!
Christine...sorry for the frustration with the lack of scale movement with the fasting and increased moving! But...since your "break fast" and lunch sound great...the wine and grazing is likely the issue!! LOL...I think for many here in PA where limitations and restrictions were so many and often strict, people are feeling odd that Wolf said..."we are following CDC and if you are fully vaccinated you are mask free"! Such a turn around for many. I got some "looks" in Walmart on Saturday but when I walked in I asked the person at the door if she wanted to see a picture of my card and she said "I can't ask, I just have to trust people are honest"! I laughed and she quickly said "I know, ridiculous"! LOL! I too always carry a mask with me....heck, we have been wearing them for well over a year now...it's "normal"! As for the secrecy and back door moves...I also understand why Jim and Annie came with a plan...they knew Kris would not be agreeable to any of it and KRIS was the one that needed to be blind-sided and given no option. As soon as Jim and Annie offered to take on the responsibilities of DM...David and I were fine with that. David and I had tried many times and were always shot down because DM always sided with Kris. Jim is the "other golden child" so when he gave her an "out" from what DM knew was NOT a good situation she was willing to go. I am SO GRATEFUL she did but honestly, had she stayed in NC, she would be gone!! Kris would have let her die!
I agree about Michael...while he is intellectually a bright kid...socially, not sure?? While Rachel is socially awkward, I wouldn't be surprised at all if Michael is on the spectrum. He is beyond awkward.... Well...Rachel is 19 and still has no PT job or license...she supposedly has a learner's permit but didn't ask to drive anywhere when we were there....honestly, I think Annie, more so than Jim, is trying to "protect them" from all the issues in the world....one day the kids will need to function in the real world...they can't be a dependent forever as they have no disabilities....I'm worried for them but "not my circus"!
WOO WHOO Gabrielle for sleeping in...feels good now and then, doesn't it! Lately, even on weekends, sleeping in is maybe an hour later than the OT work week alarm! WOW, crazy weather for Ed's run!! YAY for recovery weeks coming! Around here, most stores/venues while not requiring masks for customers the employees MUST where them. Guess it's the stores way of giving the public the freedom to take theirs off but still keeping staff safe??? Who knows...it's such a gray area now!!
Jenny...WTG on the loss this week!! As we age, weight training is important so hopefully you will figure it out! YAY for the flowers but BOO for needing to water already!! We are heading into a "dry, summer week" and the weather guy said that you might need to water! It's May...we don't water in May!! How Exciting for DN....I know my cousin Jane tried for years and used artificial insemination because of "slow swimmers and low counts" and then next thing you know, she was pregnant with twin girls!! It was an 8 1/2 year struggle for Jane & Brian!! She's my age and my "baby" is 35 and her girls are 25!! LOL!!
OK...I'm hungry...need food! Not quite caught up but closer than I was!!
Waves Jo, Nadine, Lisa, Shelly and anyone else I might have missed!
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I know I should have only eaten half the roll, but it was so darned good! So, today will be back to lower carb foods.
I am glad that you got a good night's sleep and that you listen to your body. Hope that today is a good day!