Do you have an effective method to quit / reduce sugar intake?
I ate yesterday a whole bag of haribo... And it's not even satisfying... So annoyed with myself.

I'm curious as to whether there are many January "Make the New Year Magic" transformers also here? And if you're struggling?

I have a big goal to meet and because my initial starting loss happened in January I'm not sure it's even realistic that I can get to the -6% loss needed for the round 2 goal. (Also didn't manage the round 1 goal).

And by initial starting loss I mean the course correction from eating with total abandon and no awareness of calorific contents x the holidays and then suddenly eating with awareness and portion control!

Hey everyone I know it’s been a hot minute since I last updated (about 2 weeks now)…. I was dealing with my cycle until the 24th….

On the 21st I caved and had a high carb day and again on the 23rd out of sheer frustration…. I did less than I would have in the past but still saw a gain because of the inflammation it triggered….

I ended up back at 391.2 on the 24th and decided to go at least a week of staying consistent before I weighed in again…. Yesterday I weighed in at 387.4 and today (technically at the end of my work day so this is with food & 67ozs of water/energy drink in my body) I’m at 388.2 and yes I know that at the very least 3lbs of that is just pure fluids right now….

tbh I’ll take it because I know that I’m eating the way I need to to lower my insulin resistance, ease my pain and inflammation & to give me the energy needed to keep working and doing what I need to in my day to day life….

Unfortunately I did find out that my winter hibernation did leave my legs VERY weak again…. So I have to work on leaving the house at least twice a week to help build up that strength again…

I haven’t been doing my seated exercises daily but I HAVE been doing them 2-3 times a week and I have been feeling a difference in my spine when I go to stand…

So I’m happy with that…. Friday I have my first show since the fall so I’m very much looking forward to that! Working on 3D printing & crocheting up a storm - double plus is that it’s also keeping my hands and brain busy which is helping to keep my hands out of goodies which has helped a ton lol!

How is everyone else doing/feeling about their goals/activity/food intake etc???

I went to the urgent care yesterday. Had xrays done and found out I have plantar fasciitis and arthritis in my left foot. NOT GOOD for an older server at a high volume restaurant. I've dealt with the plantar fascitisis before, and with stretches, correct shoes, and WEIGHT LOSS I found relief. Here's another reason to spur me on in my journey. I love my job and I'm not willing to let health issues force me out.

May we all be vigilant in the way we are trying to reach our goals!

Remember your "why".

Wondering where everyone's from- I'm originally from Cleveland, Ohio, now in Tampa, Florida.