Woot! Do you return to work next week?

Also, questions. I know a lot of post-op teachers and I’ve always been dying to ask: what are the particular challenges you face to healthy living during the school year? I’ve heard some folks say that not being able to choose when you eat is hard, as well as the hectic schedule and keeping energy up. But…[Read more]

Woot on the 2 lbs.! As I said on support call last night, I continue to see good signs from you. You are doing a great job recognizing your needs, taking care of yourself and planning around the things that come your way. I get more and more encouraged each time you post. It makes me happy!

The 5k thing…yikes. This is going to be a test of my…[Read more]

I just wanted to give you a shout-out for being a supportive community member. I love that you responded here and I want to see us all doing more of that, so kudos to you! And thanks. <3

I was thinking last night how I wish I had a magic wand to take some of this stress away from you! @robin-miller you are genuinely one of the kindest, most good natured people I know and it really bugs me that you are going through this. But you are strong (you know that already) and it seems like you are planning around the challenges. That’s…[Read more]

Wow! That’s a lot of cooking. But once you get it done, you’ll be set for the week. Do me a favor and post what recipes you decide on. Just cuz I’m nosey. 😉

As usual, I’ll be back through with my mid-week sweep on Thursday. Have a great week and see you in the daily check-ins!

Wow! You went all in on this daily check-in but I love it. I think we’ve got LOTS to work with here.

So let me see if I can get my thoughts out in an organized fashion:

1. YES! This is the perfect place to be accountable every day. Each day when you log in there should be a thread named by date but if you don’t see one, feel free to start one by…

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Today has been a very quiet day for me. My husband is working on his resume. I’m pretty much taking advantage of the quiet as my week will be a stressful one.

Breakfast was Greek yogurt and a power crunch protein bar.

Lunch was some turkey (I was going to have the rest of the kale salad but my husband beat me to it)

Dinner is still up in the…[Read more]

Unfortunately, no “aha” moments. Mainly trying to stop and see if I’m really hungry, thirsty or wanting to eat out of stress. I’m definitely still doing too much stress eating.

It’s just now hit me that today ends this challenge. I was sitting here trying to decide what my next pledge was going to be. 😕

It’s been a busy day for me, also. We’ve been looking at flooring for the house all day. I’m battling a vicious headache.

Breakfast was sausage and lentil soup and some Greek yogurt

Lunch was a Quest bar in the car

Dinner will be turkey breast and some kale salad

Snacks will probably be shakes or bars

Happy, happy birthday! 🎂🎈🎁

OMG 😳

Today has been so busy!

But I got my entire errands list done so I’m pretty proud of myself.

Food wise:

• Starbucks breakfast sandwich
• 1/2 soup and sandwich from Panera

At some point I’m going to make high protein veggie chili today. But for right now I’m gonna binge watch “The Great British Baking Show.”

Happy Birthday!!!

@sarahlareina where are youuuu? I miss seeing your lovely face!

I think you’re making great progress. I see a lot of thinking about your decisions and how they impact you, and making decisions accordingly. Yeah, a burger happens here and there (to me as well) but the big thing is recognizing it was a treat and not an everyday occurrence, and moving on from there.

Post-vacay is the pits! But look, I will make…[Read more]

I personally think you’ve been doing an awesome job. KUDOS! (And keep making weekly plans and daily check-ins…it isn’t always the most thrilling process…but it works! Plus it’s just always so great when you have a big accomplishment to report back on.)

I still don’t think it has hit me that she is gone-gone. Our basset hound seems very attune to it, though.

My youngest daughter is also adjusting. She says yesterday, “I need to get used to being the only child in the house.” They fought like the dickens when they were both here, but I think she misses her sister already.

Don’t get me wrong. I…[Read more]

I like your approach. Yesterday is gone and done with. Resolving to press reset and do better from this point onward is the best thing you could have done! Enjoy yourself, my friend.