Good Morning 136.6 - bounce up - I think eating like I was working outside and not getting in the exercise caught up with me.

Today is planned and back on track at 1167 calories. This *is* doable. I figure that my action range should be 132-136 or 134 +/1 2lbs for now. So today is planned and my target is 134 until I am back in line for a while then I can relax it some. So I guess............it seems average burn around 1700 calories a day and I need to target my eating around that with the right blend of things. Going back to foundations and quantities from Bright Line Eating and not so much the calorie counting where I drifted. One thing to cut is the coffee. I have been drinking way too much and exercise has dropped since I got back Saturday night. As I am typing I a wanting food but I don't need to be eating until my planned breakfast.

Observation is my ratios of carbs, fats, protein have been pretty steady over time with a recent slight uptick in carbs but I need to kill the snacking and power through the hunger which is not hunger and up water consumption. Stress building from many things I need to do. I need to divert that energy. Struggling with focus.

Worried about DD2. She had been complaining with ocular migraines for some time and she has had some vision loss and now needs glasses. A new doctor said she thinks it is increased CSF fluid pressure associated with the PCOS. The MRI has been done and it is safe for a spinal tap for checking pressures. That is being scheduled ASAP - finally -



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Rachel - I know that has to be very emotional and it is hard not to munch during a time like that and it is very surreal and throws you off for several day. Prayers to you and the family of your friend. Walking. walking seems to help me clear my head.

Momwannabe - Hi! Kilos is so much more logical. LOL at least you are not doing "stones" Looking forward to getting to know you.

Jules - glad DD is doing so well. It is so hard, as a parent, to remember to take care of yourself. Hope you get to feeling better.

Flower - I pray your trip goes well. Could all the recent issues be stress associated with upcoming visit? Perhaps trying hand at breathing and meditation would help. The reflux is no fun. Small meals. Lots of water. not laying down for 3 hours after any meal. Sleeping on left side with head up on wedge pillow (or tilted bed). Sigh. You probably know all that. Have not dealt with IBS. It is amazing how many emotions get tied up into our mothers.

Jendiet - I wound up buying these collage pills at Costco. Much easier for me. I can tell a huge difference in my finger nails so I am assuming it is making a difference. I pray for focus and clear progress after TOM is completed.

Larry - wow the numbers look great! Hope DW skin cancer if she has it is very early.

Nancy, Diana, Ciece, Weekend -

Well got to get in those exercises that I really don't want to do that I need to do before work. Blech. Meeting with personal trainer tonight and really in a funk.

grannynancy, will be praying for your daughter. just did 2 miles leslie Sansone. :D

Ciece - thank you. Morning exercise routine completed - grumble grumble getting ready to let the dogs out and start workday

Good Morning, Everyone!https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/ima...iles/wavey.gif

Scale didn't work this morning, even with a good shake. :lol:

Grannynancy Welcome back. I just prayed for your DD.

Last night: Full Body Stretch and exercises from the Dr.
This Morning: Oxycise

Calories for yesterday: 1515 + :coffee:
No Weigh In, scale broke. New scale should be here Monday.

Have a Blessed day!

Copied from Crosswalk Devotions for Dieters

February 5

Isaiah 55:7
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

A man I knew loved fried food: meats, vegetables, fish-anything and everything fried. He promised his wife that he wouldn't eat any more fried food, but every time he went into a restaurant, the old smells came to him and made both his mouth and eyes water. Time after time, he gave in and indulged in fried delights. Guiltily, he would admit his transgression to his wife, who would scold him, forgive him, and force him to promise not to fall to the temptation again. Forgiveness is important for us to feel when we fall, but we shouldn't take advantage of it. We must always try our best to keep our promises and not ask forgiveness lightly.

Today's thought: We need fear no condemnation from God when we fall!

Good morning, it's been a little while because I got my butt kicked with a virus going around. I haven't been following the diet since I needed the fruit juices and crackers. Once I'm over this thing I will start again...only my house hold knows...no pizza or cake or they are going to have 1 very cranky mom/wife to deal with, lol

Hey all. I'm back. My hand is still healing.I severed the nerve and had surgery. A lot of my finger is still numb. I've been through quite a bit of depression the past two weeks but I'm trying. I am trying to decide what sort of exercise I want to attempt today (still not allowed to use my left hand).
I hope everyone is well.

Today's positive thoughts:
Breathe, Let Go,
"So stop and take a look at your own needs. Go mindless. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure."

Good afternoon to all
WI back into the 160's with 169.4, and did not do my workout this am. I did go into work but the roads getting out of my neighborhood were dicey. All ice and I am afraid we don't get salt trucks in our little neighborhoods, only the major roads. Temps hovering around 20 degrees. Once I was on the main roads my commute was good...A drive that takes me 30 minutes took a bit longer but I was safe. I can't even do my laps today since the yard is one solid piece of ice and I am not going to risk falling.

Diana I had to laugh at your woes of a scale....still making me smile
Jen I hate it when the cravings hit! I don't get them often but boy when I do I am almost like a steam roller to get what I want. Thankfully they recede almost as fast as they come on
flower I too suffer bouts of IBS but it seems to be under control right now. I have to watch any and all dairy and it is just plan no fun. I can glad you can recognize the nutritional needs of your body
Jules....go get your eyes looked at girl! and so sorry about your crazy weekend but sheesh your DD has recovered quick just like little ones do!
momwanna---oh my! my scale will do the same thing if I don't place it in the same place I get some wild readings I thought it was just me
granny, I have your DD on my mind and hope the test will reveal the problem. You have done so well staying focused on your eating what is triggering?
Beach LOL you made me laugh about the cranky mom/wife ...I don't have that kind of will power I would eat it then sulk but not be cranky
Emily so glad you are back and your hand is healing. It is going to take some time for the nerve to regenerate
weekend I just keep thinking how I would love to be on a beach with the 'warm' sun not the 'cold' one LOL
Rachael I am sorry about the EMT call, my sister and her husband were volunteer firefighters for years and my sister also taught EMT classes so I have heard the stories, She said the worst calls were the suisides

larry, ciecie and to all I have missed hugs

Did about 20 minutes of spinning. Trying to work my way back up.
I'm having a really hard time shaking this depression.

Thank you
 

Grannynancy & nancylmrn, thank you your empathy:hug:

Emily, my heart goes out to you as you are struggling with some depression. You are in my prayers.

EmilyLarnder Welcome back! :hug:

Hi Everyone! https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/ima...iles/wavey.gif

Total Approx 1450 calories + https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/ima...ges/coffee.gif

good evening! power walked to and home from my meeting tonight. :D

Emily, hugs!!! Big hugs. We know our enemy prowls seeking someone to devour...I am believing for complete restoration in this hand. You know I wake up to intense burning, numbing pain, I'd personally take numbness to the searing cramping pain that I get sometimes ..., but thank God it goes away!!!

Rachel, you are such a sweet soul, so sorry about your loss...my ex is/was volunteer firefighter and I was frequently awakened to his pager and some sad calls, not even being personally involved, the sadness of the calls managed to get to me...

Granny, you are crunching the maintenance so well!!! I pray they get to bottom of DD problem. I had a very painful migraine today DEFINITELY hormone related....I took 3 rounds ibuprofen and it died down then came raging back and put me in the bed for 2 hours. I hate them. Then it COMPLETELY disappeared after dinner...no rhyme or reason really.

Beach, I have carb jealousy so bad when my munchkins devour things in front of me, but I have that 1 hr respite meal.

momwanb, I actually don't have that problem and am amazed at the accuracy of this scale. My previous TAYLOR, was finicky...I even had to hold weights to get it to take a new weight if it was +-2lbs previous...

Diana, lol...shake the scale for us too, we've all wanted to shake it at some point.

Jules, praise God lo is bouncing around again, I pray your eyes are ok.

ciecie, just wow

Larry, eep, praying it's nothing!

weekend. Hi. I hope you are well

flower, I used to have bad episodes, but Diana is right, melatonin does something for it. I used to reflux and choke in my sleep, I know eewww.

well, calories were high almost 2000 again. I did get 11k steps. I woke up to 180.0. Might break the 180s again if I can get eating/cravings under control.

I had a collagen shake again. This time I used the vanilla coconut powder, 2 Oz milk, 1/4 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 c water, 2 tsp chia seeds. It was very satisfying

we are going out to eat tomorrow. I really need to PLAN my food. I want to set a goal of no more than 1600 calories. If I do omad, no problem....but I've been cranky hungry around 12pm...every day. I can't justify eating dinner that early. .we will probably get McDonald's as soon as I pick up ds2 from school...if I can just make it to 3pm...

ok, goodnight everyone...I miss seeing Terri posts...hope the newbie are sticking with it

Busy day today. DW and I went with Mr. and Mrs. Next Door Neighbor to Disney Springs for lunch at the Rainforest. I had a Cheeseburger with no bun and no fries. Then we went to the Boardwalk Resort and walked around the lake, went back to Disney Springs and walked all around there. I don't know how many steps but we spent about five hours walking. DW rode her mobility scooter every where. Tired and sore tonight but feels good. We had bright Sunshine and 80 degrees for our outing.

Yesterday I had my regular three month checkup with my Hematologist. He was absolutely amazed at my weight loss. 42 pounds since my last visit to him. I am still riding a plateau but have decided instead of reducing calories from my current 1600 I am going to try intermittent fasting.

larryh, congrats on the great doctor's report. :D

Hi everyone!

Seems like so many people have been sick this month already. Just wondering how everyone's doing (JulesMarion, your wife Larry, Rachel, anyone I've skipped).

Also wondering how all the newbies are doing:Ghost, JojoBreeze, Names James.

So I lost my first pound! 0.5kgs here. Lots to go! But the first is done. Yesterday was a hard day. I was a bit out of sorts. I did my 15 mins of cardio, but the last few minutes were slow! I kept to about 1100 calories. My app is set to 1200. I'm struggling to get it through my brain that I can actually eat all of those calories! I get anxious if I get too close to that number. I think it's also because in the past I only really lost when I stuck to about 900 calories. And I'm older now! So I'm wondering if I'm going to manage. I will see how I go.

Good morning
 

Jendiet, thank you :hug:


Yesterday's goals were met.

Today's goals: :woops:, sit-ups & stretching; fiber, 2 liters water, 1200 calories. I'm out of veggies. Will see if I can make it to the store today.

Thinking of you all.....

Good Morning 137.0 Another bump up.

Intake was higher than planned at 1456 with 1813 calories burned and Cronometer has been pretty accurate.

My downfall is air popped popcorn which, according to my plan, is NMF=Not my food. It is triggering. I have to fight the cravings today and put it out of sight when I tidy up the kitchen. When I don't eat stuff like this I don't crave stuff like this. Got in 12,000 steps yesterday, Did 20 flights of stairs, and my resistance training. The Personal Trainer gave me more exercises and some better stretches. A lot of stress at work. Nothing bad just so much to get done....No word back on DD's appointment.

Today is planned at 1244 calories / same food as yesterday only adding some oats to the yogurt mix...... goal is my resistance training, stretches, walk 12,000 steps, and clean out fridge so I can plan for next week. Also focus on lots more water. I just need to make it a day without snacking. at all. That is my nemesis.

EDIT -830am-Resistance training, tai chi, and stretching done - work day started. Plan on walking in about an hour with Tilly for 2 miles. I did Beau yesterday. Need to get back to predawn walks because it feels like summer is coming on and I don't put dogs on asphalt in the heat.

EDIT-1pm-Updated with the addition of blueberries to my yogurt and also have in 6155 of my 12,000 steps for the day.

EDIT 5pm-Updated to 11027 steps. Calories up to 1331 due to additional blueberries at lunch but hunger is holding at bay and supper should hold me well.

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Rachel - Congrats on meeting yesterday's goals! Behavior is, to me, more important than the daily scale variations

momwannabe - 900 calories is awful low. I have found under 1200 you really have to watch out for key vitamins and minerals. I seem to do a pretty good job of fighting off colds and whatnot. Usually one day of zicam, rest, and lots of water........congrats on the first lb!

Larry - glad the health numbers are great. 5 hours is a lot of walking!

Jendiet - planning is key for me. I can't think of anything at McDonald s worth eating though.

Diana - calories and steps look good!

Emily - you are in my thoughts and prayers with depression. I hope you find ways to find a clear path out.

Nancy - glad you are back in the 160s. The snow and ice sound like no fun at all. I thought about the triggering and it seems the popcorn has got to go.

Beachboddreamer - Hope you get to feeling better soon.

Ciece, Diana, Nancy, Jendiet - Thank you for prayers and thoughts for DD2.

good morning! will be going for a power walk and run errands in a few minutes. :D

Good Morning, Everyone!https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/ima...iles/wavey.gif

momwannabe Congrats on the pound!

Larry Yay for the good follow up.

Last night: Full Body Stretch and exercises from the Dr.
This Morning: Oxycise

Calories for yesterday: 1450
N*W*I scale broke, on order, will be here on Monday

Have a Blessed day!

Copied from Crosswalk Devotions for Dieters

February 6

1 Corinthians 10:13
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

There are going to be times when we feel like throwing up our hands and saying, 'I just can't do it!' Dieting is not easy. Don't let anyone tell you that it is. We wouldn't need to diet if we could eat what we wanted when we wanted it. But know this: God will make sure we can hang on, if we include Him in our diet attempts. He knows how hard it is and how much we struggle. No matter how tempted we might be, He will help us escape it.

Today's thought: There is a way to beat every temptation!

diana, I will have a blessed and busy day today. going uptown to run errands in a few minutes. :D

Good morning to all
WI up .2 169.6 but I am resolved to make the scale go back down LOL. Got my workout done HIIT and upper body weights. I did a fitness blender workout as I am still not crazy to drive in the gym parking lot at 5:30 am. Current temp....14 and expecting more snow and ice tomorrow through next week. We are just not prepared for that type of weather here. :nono:

My sister is starting weight watchers this week and I will be curious to see how she does on it. We both struggle to try and lose. I really hope it helps her, she is more of a sugar addict. Where I am more of a salty gal. DH brought home chips and dip last night and I did not touch any of it, so I was really proud of myself.

Anyway personals later today everyone be happy and safe

just got back from power walking and running errands. it's raining out but i'll take that over the sub zero temps that were here last week. :D

Hi ladies waving, emoji not working. I hope that your all well, been busy here the past few days but all is going well. The time has slipped away from me and hope to catch up to you all soon.
Rachel, I am very sorry for you loss
Granny, I hope that your DD is feeling better
Jen, hope your headache is better
A big hi to all of you. Flower I hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip to Boston.

Okay, last nights excitement........Soooo guess what happened last night! We had some excitement here around midnight! lol I was watching shows and went to bed around 11:30, I was laying awake (DH was fast asleep) and I saw my kitty go to the edge of the bed and stare up at the corner of the wall! I knew something was going on, I looked and saw nothing on the wall! I thought maybe a mouse inside the wall or something? I had no idea. I then saw him look down on the floor. Then kabammmmmmm, we are laying in bed and what do I see? Flying right over our heads over the bed, a https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/ima...loween/bat.gif a freaking bat!!! I screamed, a bat, scream scream again! DH woke up and that bat was flying back and forth (low) over our bed (it's a small room). DH said cover your head, cover your self, so I put the quilt over my head and turned the light on near my bed and he ran out of the room. Dh caught him in the living room and let him outside! LOL I caught the kitty from the under the table and brought him in the bedroom with me where it was safe. We found out that he came in through a hole in the closet and then under the door (pipe leads up to attic). You can bet I will have DH seal that hole!

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
It is healing slowly but surely. Numbness is still there but pain has markedly decreased.
I am on light duty at work until further notice.

I'm getting there. Also starting to eat a little better. The depression had been making me emotionally eat/binge.
Again, thank you all for your prayers. I truly believe they have helped.

Today I did 20 min spinning, fitbit says I burned 257 cals.

Hi Everyone! :wave:

Weekend Boater That would freak me out!

Total Approx 1465 calories + https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/ima...ges/coffee.gif

Oh my stars Weekend.....I would have had a giant meltdown I have issues with just a stink bug in my room

Well met my step goal today despite the cold and more cold coming our way Fri night and all next week....I hate cold....did I mention that before??? in case if forgot...I hate cold...I am ok with cool but when you dip below 32 degree's I want off the wagon and take me to the sun.

back in the am

Hi ladies, a big hug. I hope that you are all well. I am going to be shutting down a while (the pc), just stuff I have to take care of and disconnect to refurbish this room more or less but I will be thinking of you guys and hope to join you soon. EMily, I am glad your better, hang in there okay? You will get better...you keep going on!

Nancy, I do hope you got my response last week...I am not sure it went through but hope you got it. You are a real sweetheart! Thanks!

Flower, please don't travel early tomorrow morning as there will be ice on the roads in Boston, check the weather. I so hope that you are having a nice time, thinking of you..hugs.

Take care of each other as you always do! Be back when I can. Keep the faith and the love and keep rocking it!

emilylarnder, so glad that you are doing much better. will be shutting down in a few minutes to go to bed. :D

Will write more later, but just need to say that I lost my first kilogram! 2.4 pounds down. Doing well with food and exercise, but haven't had a weekend yet, so I'm sure it'll be more difficult. But have a great day everyone. It's 37 degrees today - that's Celsius!

momwannabe, congrats on the weight loss! i'll be having breakfast and work out in a few minutes. :D

Good morning
 

Emily, I am so happy to hear you are feeling better :hug:


Yesterday's goals were met.

Today: fiber, veggies, 2 liters water, 1200 calories.

May you all have an encouraged day.

momwannabe, congrats on your first kilo!!!

Good Morning, Everyone!https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/ima...iles/wavey.gif

Last night: Full Body Stretch and exercises from the Dr.
This Morning: Oxycise

Calories for yesterday: 1465 + :coffee:
NO WEIGH IN, SCALE BROKE

Have a Blessed day!

Copied from Crosswalk Devotions for Dieters

February 7

Luke 22:32
'But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.'

Everyone always wanted Brad on their team. He was tall and very athletic, and every team he ever played for seemed to win. There was also something about Brad that brought out the best in everyone else. It's good to have someone on our side who can swing the odds in our favor. Jesus Christ is just that Someone. He promised His disciples that He would pray for them and they could not fail in their endeavors. He prays for us, too. Jesus is always on our side, and that makes us unbeatable. As we attempt to lose weight, it is vital that we include Jesus in our plans.

Today's thought: With Jesus on my side, temptation doesn't stand a chance!

Good Morning 135.4 nice drop back down - just a quick swing by. Big accomplishment yesterday was NOT eating popcorn-also did all my training and over 12K steps
Resistance training done this morning. Day planned. Finishing up breakfast while on work computer. Very busy work day ahead
No time for personals.

Good morning to all
WI up 1.0 not sure why, meals were planned, no snacking so just the mystery of life again. They are saying we can expect another snow storm tomorrow night with up to 12" of snow--that is a big deal here. So I am going to scoot and get supplies as they are also predicting snow all next week. If that happens I will be at home until the thaw. My work place has almost closed down too because of the weather.

Back later today xxoo

Nancy, all the children's extra murals were cancelled today because of the heat here. What extremes!

Granny, yay!! I know "Not Eating ----" is going to be my accomplishment for today.

Emily, Thank God you are feeling better. What a roller-coaster for you dear. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers..3 fingers on my right hand going numb as I type and feel some numbness in my left hand too...it's annoying and hard to push through. ..so I feel you..

momwannab, how crazy???

Nancy, how amazing??? Stay safe.

Diana, awesome on your calories...sorry scale is broke, but if you just focus on calories then maybe you will have a nice loss when you get your new scale.

Hi everyone, I'm still here! :wave:

Busy as usual - I took my exam on the 31st and it went well but you never know...I have a few weeks of nothing before I find out if I am done forever!

I have decided to go as grain-free as possible...hoping the scale starts to move. The new scale I have weighs me .6 higher than the old one so that does NOT help me! LOL :lol:

Menu plan:
b - baked potato w/cottage cheese
s - carrot
l - cauliflower and yellow lentil penne pasta w/basil alfredo and a couple pieces of chicken sausage (DH got to it last night so not much of the sausage is left)
d - tbd
exercise - we'll go do 30 minutes cardio on treadmill after work tonight.

I found this pasta (see lunch items) that I love and is made out of cauliflower and yellow lentils ONLY. nothing else. I love it! I also have the pizza crust and it's also amazing, though none of it is cheap! 5 months to Vegas and want to at least lose the 8 pounds I gained over the holidays :( I booked a really fun looking show at the Venetian while we're there called Human Nature Jukebox - a group from Australia that does the music starting with do-wop and all the way through to now. I looked them up on youtube and they are so good!

see you later! :wave: