Weighed in at 193.3 this morning, although I'm inclined to believe that it's off because my scale has been flashing low battery for a few days. Will change the batteries and weigh in tomorrow for a "true" reading.
Peanut has been sick lately, so I've been exhausted taking care of him. Crazy virus going around at his daycare - half the kids were out sick this week. He's back there today and I'm in the office. Oddly enough, it feels like a retreat of sorts. I've been pulling double duty working from home at all hours of the day and night and taking care of him. So glad it's the weekend, but I have a lot of work to catch up on. Plus we have a three different events this weekend. Hubby said we'll likely not go to all of them because we're just insanely tired and don't want to kill another weekend attending functions. We'll see how it goes.
Mary--One pound after all that seems like you did really well. I could gain 5 lbs in that time with that schedule. I hope the scale moves back down next you decide to hop on. Rennie--so close to the 150s...keeping my fingers crossed for you. Sounds like a nice evening at your daughter's. I also hope you continue to feel better.
I've never heard of myfitnesspal...I've heard of some of the others. I will check it out. I'm trying to do this without letting it take over my entire headspace, but we'll see. If just eating well doesn't work, I'll move to journaling it. Ya know, I think there are people who don't think about food/weight loss all the time. I can't imagine going a day without it as a constant background in my head. Whether it's that I'm happy because I'm doing well or mad at myself for not doing well, or counting calories in my brain or whatever, it's always there. It would be nice to have one week (or one day even) without thinking about all this stuff all the time. Sorry...don't know where that rant came from!
Today I already worked out. I have a lunch appointment and will try to pick a salad if there is one at this place (sort of bar food, but they must have something decent). Dinner will be filled with veggies. I just got my first CSA load this week and look forward to using some of the goodies.
I am on vacation visiting friends in MO. I have already ate steak two days in a row! But nice thing is they have a pool in the back yard, so no excuses for not exercising!!! I am trying to track my food but it's easy not to do when there chips and all kinds of food I don't keep in my house. I have managed to maintain my 25 lb weight loss over the past 3 weeks but no new loss. So my goal for vacation continue to maintain and take advantage of the pool!
Kukkie hope Peanut is in full recovery ... get some rest my friend and I hope that the scale number is correct despite the low battery indicator
Thanks Sarah not a rant at all. We did have a pretty good time at my daughters. Thanks ... (this journey) fills my head space also the sad thing is that if it didn't I would be out of control. I need to log it and see it. Sometimes I see it and even though it's not justifiable I eat it anyway (smack on the hand).
PumpkinField, you're doing great ... and maintaining is a wonderful idea. Steak
down .4 to 159.8 this morning ... hoping to keep this going through the weekend ... sending myself some since it's still erly in the evening
Down 5.8 so far this month...hanging in there...still walking at least 30 minutes a day :-) No fast food since at least Apr 10th (I do have ribs every weekend...but with very little to no BBQ sauce)
hope everyone is ready to end the month with a win!
today's weigh in same as yesterday 159.8 sending more my way
ETA: I am at 2210 calories and 272 carbs ... no chance of a good weigh in tomorrow ... but my son wants to go the gym after church so I will make up for it and hopefully have a decent weigh in on Monday
Apparently I have no concept of time. I came on here thinking it was the 30th today and I didn't make my goal for the month, only to realize, hey I still have a week left!!!
So didn't get around to replacing the batteries in the scale because they're special batteries that I need to go out and buy, not AA like I thought (that was my old scale). That said, I weighed in this morning at 192.8. Still not sure if it's a true reading, but I'll take it for the moment.
I've got everything I need at home for a successful healthy eating week. I am going to rock this last week of the month. I don't know if I can lose approx 3lbs in a week, but I'm sure gonna try!
Hi ladies!!! Long time no talk; but I skimmed thru the last 2 pages and so proud of everyone!! I have been traveling overseas and vacationing the last 2 weeks. Only gained 3 pounds total and am back on track as of today! I will be a regular here again now that my routine is "back to normal". Can't wait to catch up with everyone and their personals!!
My husband and I were out of town for a couple of days. It was his birthday weekend and I definitely helped celebrate too much. I still exercised pretty well, but I had way too many calories. I'm hoping the beginning of the week will make up for the weekend and at least I won't gain. We'll see in the morning.
Morning update: gained a pound this week. I deserved it, but I'm not happy with myself.
Just got done reading what I'd missed. I'm having lots of computer issues so it's hit and miss getting on here! I am at 181.2 today - hopefully it will stick! I have been walking either outside or on the treadmill 5 miles a day 5-6 days a week.
We are getting ready to be out of town for over a week - the hotel has a fitness area (we'll see how good it is) so I'm hoping to get over there daily - we'll see. I am coaching a bible quiz team and they come first that week- it is the National competition. I am also bringing a crockpot, blender, and food so that I am not eating out every meal.
Well I've fallen out the wagon for sure. The scale went down only to go back up. I wish I could say I'm going to rock this last week of June but at this rate I highly doubt it. My throat has been bothering me off and on. No fever and only a little phlegm, no cough, no sneezing, no runny nose. I am hoping to at least get back to 160 by June 30th because that is what I weighed on June 1st. Today's weigh in 164.8 and TOM is here.
Kukkie nice job on that half pound. You're doing great!
Donna I hope your computer hits more than misses...that's frustrating. Wow, great exercise. I hope you can keep it up on the trip. Good luck!
Rennie I'm so sorry your throat is still bothering you on and off. Maybe allergies? I hope it and TOM both go away soon so you can rock the end of the month. Scatter some more of your will power dust your way and hang in there. We get to start each day anew...I hope tomorrow feels better for you.
Again I had a good exercise day and a mediocre food day. Ugh.
Down another 0.4 to 191.9 this morning. Yay me. Although I've been having some cramping and TOM should arrive any moment. We'll see how the end of the month goes.
5 more days!!! I encourage everyone to review their personal goals from the beginning of the month and work hard to make it happen!!!! Make that extra step to bring it home!!!!
... get some rest my friend and I hope that the scale number is correct despite the low battery indicator 
not a rant at all. We did have a pretty good time at my daughters. Thanks ... (this journey) fills my head space also 
the sad thing is that if it didn't I would be out of control. I need to log it and see it. Sometimes I see it and even though it's not justifiable I eat it anyway (smack on the hand). 
Steak 
since it's still erly in the evening 
on 5.8lbs GONE 
