Just quickly posting to say I LOST MY FIRST 10LB!
11 actually. I hope I can resist weighing tomorrow because the scale is fickle and no doubt I'll have those 1.6lb back
Nancy, Pixel: Someone recommended using an external mouse instead of a mouse pad. I have not tried it. (I usually sit in a lounge chair.) I don't know what a macro is. (I do get this message about fixing blurred print. I don't know what that is. Oh, I complained to Microsoft once. They wanted to know how much I had paid for my computer. (Not much.) I did not have this problem with my last computer, which was an upgrade (better graphics and math coprocessor.
Pixel: Congrats on wt. loss. Yeah!
Diana: Hope DH starts feeling better SOON! I hate when things go wrong..Hope it is a cheap clean up.
Exercise is fine. I biked yesterday and I did my exercises. I need to bike this am. I NEED to plant seeds!
Diet not-so-great. Strawberry frosted oatmeal cookies have been a BIG problem. ...I know that this will pass.
good morning again! just got home from power walking and running errands. will take the bus to a neighboring community to power walk and run errands there.
Good afternoon to all Diana I am so sorry about the flooding and DH still feeling awful...hang in there! Pixel...whoop whoop that first 10 is a huge accomplishment! then a +1 on top of that sheesh
Well WI for me up again today 162.2 so up 2.4lbs since Monday morning so i know it is not a 'real gain' since my 'points' have been fine went over a few points but all foods are/have been prepared at home. so I am giving my offical grrrr right now
WO was fine, cardio for 35 min then upper body.....oh my 'buddies' who like to sit on a counter were there today but steared completly clear of me LOL
Rachel1234 - I feel ya. Even though 1500 is a deficit for me, I don't lose if I'm 1300 or more. Ugh Diana3271 - Thank you, and I hope your husband is feeling better today ciecie - Thank you! Feels nice after my week of grumbling What are you watching tonight? Teri000 - Macros are just looking at what makes up the calorie content you're taking in - carbs, fats and protein. It's important to hit your protein goal so you don't lose muscle, and increasing your fat will make you feel satiated for longer (but don't make it a goal). I lost over 40lbs doing calories in calories out and I was starving the whole time. People would ask me how I lost the weight and I would "jokingly" say the starvation diet. It was awful, and I gained it all back + more. Looking back, my macros were way off. nancylmrn - Thank you Don't listen to the scale, you're doing great and I'm glad your new friends gave you a wide berth
Weight - 71.8 (urgh up 0.6 which is just over a pound). I deserve it...this week has been such a food Fest. Yesterday we had another event and although I had no reason too, I ate 2 soft serve ice creams (yes, 2!) And a whole bag each of Turkish delight and fudge. Oh, and waffles for breakfast, huge Cornish pasty with chunky chips (fries) for lunch. Whoops.
I'm guessing...3,000 cals?!? Defo didn't count.
Diana - again, your crosswalk contemplation was very timely! I hope that things are ok with the shop & your husband. You've been dealing with so much lately, when are you going to get a break?!
Pixel...YAY!!!!! You are doing soooo well How are the poorly kids? Hopefully things have settled down a bit for you too.
When my little one went to bed he walked under the door handle. At 4am when he insisted on going downstairs (to check on the cat..4am....whyyyy?) He caught his head on the handle. That's how much he's grown overnight! Omg!
Nancy - I know nothing about weight lifting, but so pleased that person helped you out, it really goes to show about form, right? If ever I try weights I'll make sure to consult an expert first Don't stress about the weight, maybe it's muscle mass? Have you tried getting your fat % checked at the gym?
Ok. I have waffles scheduled for breakfast again (gotta use up the batter lol!) but then I WILL do better.
Pixel, so wonderful about your 10-pound loss! You go, girl .
Diana, how is DH feeling today?
I seem to be in such a rut, weight-loss-wise, that I've decided to order Nutrisystem foods for about 3 months. I need to "kick-start" my weight loss. Should be an interesting venture. I think it'll focus me. They have a special on now so not as expensive as usual so I thought I'd try it. It IS expensive though so only doing short-term.
DH is coughing less and has less congestion this morning. Hopefully things are improving for him. He also has a lot of health issues so that's probably why it takes him longer to feel better.
Last night: Basic stretches
This morning: Oxycise
Calories for yesterday: 1465 +
Weigh In: 192.4
No Change
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!
Good mornng to all of the beautiful chickies, inside and out I might add
WI down a bit but nothing to write home about. 162.4..I hope it is at least below 161 before Saturday
WO....nope did not go to the gym so my steps will be so low today. I have/had a blister on the outside of my little toe...so I kept a bandaid on it while it heals, then I noticed it was about healed but still the toe hurt....looked closre today I had/have a blister on the inside of the small diget as well!!!! no wonder it keeps hurting. So I need to heal this up before doing any more serious cardio on the elliptical. Guess I will take a few days off
Diana, I am happy to hear DH is coughing less, does he do the work in the shop? Is it heated?....the mom in me is showing Rachel, go for you for trying something new. My DS tried nutri system, years ago. She was a bit frustrated with it becuase as you say it is expensive, and she still had to prepare all the meals to some extent. But she has also tried other programs similar to nuti system and did not care for them, I really hope this gives you the jump start you want!.....I think it will you seem determined to jump in and try the new! Jaimsey, it was only 1 day, just 1.....put that behind you and move on to today! Stay present and leave the past in the past...(that always sounds good, now puttting it into practice is another challenge) Teri-----poof the strawberry cookie craving has passed see told ya Pixel still on that wonderful 10lb loss train and now you have your sights on the big 15! so proud of you Zallie where are you? our pickle ball queen ciecie have not heard about your remodel lately, all going well?????
Don't listen to the scale, you're doing great and I'm glad your new friends gave you a wide berth 
see told ya