tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post7971296674448644946..comments2024-03-18T07:12:33.778-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: Week 40 Weigh-in (and a change to Wed. Weigh-ins)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-17820992129774941062016-05-20T20:48:19.992-04:002016-05-20T20:48:19.992-04:00This is why I weigh myself every day- I found myse...This is why I weigh myself every day- I found myself getting anxious about a weekly weigh in. It's just a habit, as soon as I get up I weigh myself, take note of the number (because it's just a number!) and move on with my life. I don't get anxious if I randomly jump a pound or two and don't get smug if I randomly drop a pound or two.mackenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11033139808477724525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-77496913831944422262016-05-19T13:34:36.669-04:002016-05-19T13:34:36.669-04:00Great post! I am too scale obsessed maintaining m...Great post! I am too scale obsessed maintaining my WW lifetime weight so I may try this app. Also, the getting dressed "up" thing is huge. I think FlyLady.com always says "dress to shoes" to have a better day even if you're staying home.<br /><br />Lastly, I haven't read other comments so maybe it was suggested but have you ever tried Chalk Paint for furniture? (NOTAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05166702301312755037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-51159012934435008342016-05-19T10:01:43.926-04:002016-05-19T10:01:43.926-04:00Thank you! I'm going to check it out :)Thank you! I'm going to check it out :)Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-77382680067287127702016-05-19T09:59:40.716-04:002016-05-19T09:59:40.716-04:00Yes, 80/20 Running is the basic structure that I f...Yes, 80/20 Running is the basic structure that I follow. I use my MAF heart rate for 80% of my running, so in that way, I sort of combined the two. But with 80/20 running, you can still do faster stuff, which keeps me from getting bored. It's a great book, and I highly recommend it! You can apply the 80/20 principle to pretty much any program and exercise. Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-63665666979897185352016-05-19T09:52:15.303-04:002016-05-19T09:52:15.303-04:00Hi Katie! I think changing your weigh in to your ...Hi Katie! I think changing your weigh in to your avg weight is a great idea. I track my weight in my fitbit app. Though I wish I had it independent of any app/device. And the fitbit shows me a weekly avg. I like looking at the trend of the avg, which unfortunately in my case isn't going down, but is just hovering. <br /><br />I have an off topic question: the book on the left side of Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149563376697532247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-78772807694088918072016-05-19T09:37:23.752-04:002016-05-19T09:37:23.752-04:00I'm in the data analysis business. A moving a...I'm in the data analysis business. A moving average is pretty straightforward - On day 10, you average days 1-10, on day 11, you average days 2-11, on day 12, you average days 3-13, etc. So, you are always dropping one day off the average and adding one in. It is a good way to blunt the impact of an outlier and see your trend over time. Seems like a good and creative solution for you on Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10306478767973832932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-45775584064982719762016-05-19T08:57:37.762-04:002016-05-19T08:57:37.762-04:00Loved this post...taking care of yourself in the w...Loved this post...taking care of yourself in the ways you are talking about- moving weight posts, staying on the present by running as you wish, eating well, and getting ready for the day-are terrific strategies. I completely get what you are saying- that the future is built out of todays, so if today is good, so is the future! Merwakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963811179968505599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-55183761459538988802016-05-19T08:54:46.851-04:002016-05-19T08:54:46.851-04:00Welcome back! I'm glad you enjoyed your week o...Welcome back! I'm glad you enjoyed your week off. Your new method of staying accountable sounds like a solid plan. I know when I was doing WW my Saturday morning weigh in would completely overrule any Friday night plans, even if I had the points for it. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832579443729094625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-84952801185237302912016-05-19T08:52:40.684-04:002016-05-19T08:52:40.684-04:00I love the Happy Scale app and it sounds perfect f...I love the Happy Scale app and it sounds perfect for what you need! <br /><br />My mom always put on "her face" every day whether she went out or not, and even if she stayed in comfy pants and t-shirt. I also find it makes such a difference for so little time to do that. Good for you for giving it a try. I do envy your dark hair though, because you can go out without makeup and look Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12777597846226977709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-89996591175426612752016-05-19T08:51:17.542-04:002016-05-19T08:51:17.542-04:00As always, I am so proud of you!! I too am in ther...As always, I am so proud of you!! I too am in therapy, for anxiety and depression, so I admire you for sharing your journey. One of the things that I have learned from my therapist, when I start to feel guilty about doing something for myself, or something that gives me life, is to say, "This is not selfish-this is self-care." I've also been focusing a lot on Matthew 6 lately, Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04066656521855005993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-35641065592367666532016-05-19T08:49:07.686-04:002016-05-19T08:49:07.686-04:00Hmm, I have the Happy Scale app too but I've j...Hmm, I have the Happy Scale app too but I've just been weighing in once a week (I'm trying to lose weight even though the scale just isn't budging much so far). I wonder if I weigh in daily it'll be a little less discouraging? I normally don't weigh in every day because I can have one really good day and one really bad day the next and I think that's what causes my Amanda Karnitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580689543342367545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-70443365948634298162016-05-19T08:45:11.404-04:002016-05-19T08:45:11.404-04:00I really love this post! I think the moving avera...I really love this post! I think the moving average weigh-ins are a GREAT idea--I'm going to look into that when I get to a solid maintenance weight! I also love that you're focusing on the present and doing something as simple as "getting ready" every morning. I totally agree with you on that! I'm a lazy person on the weekends or any day I don't HAVE to "be That Loud Redheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975412818556643713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-35478223597169638152016-05-19T08:32:06.482-04:002016-05-19T08:32:06.482-04:00Welcome back, Katie! The scale I have now kind of ...Welcome back, Katie! The scale I have now kind of does what you mentioned in today's blog. You can set it to weightless mode and it doesn't give you a number, just whether you are up or down. I don't use that feature myself so I'm not sure if it's based on a target weight or your previous weigh in. I do love the scale though because it automatically syncs with its app so I donAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01309152209048814709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-62717287368586466962016-05-19T07:08:46.706-04:002016-05-19T07:08:46.706-04:00Getting dressed every day reminds me of the show &...Getting dressed every day reminds me of the show "What Not to Wear" - do you remember that show? I loved it, and I don't think it's on any longer (even re-runs). <br /><br />Love reading your blog.<br /><br />MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617876224758441588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-33658782331144774702016-05-19T07:04:12.175-04:002016-05-19T07:04:12.175-04:00What a great post! The furniture looks so fresh an...What a great post! The furniture looks so fresh and updated. Sometimes when I read your blog I feel like you are in my own head! I too have Wednesday weigh ins and stress over any events that happen prior to that weigh in day. I'm in maitainence right now-can't wait to hear more thoughts on the app, I will have to check it out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-21931057466214498242016-05-19T05:49:40.862-04:002016-05-19T05:49:40.862-04:00The Happy Scale app sounds great for when I reach ...The Happy Scale app sounds great for when I reach my goal. What I do now is weigh daily and then take the lowest weight for the week as my weigh in. I guess that means I have seven shots at getting my weight lower than the week before. Tammy L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11397753839087250396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-76190413776144542032016-05-19T03:59:04.522-04:002016-05-19T03:59:04.522-04:00I love working on one day at a time, especially wh...I love working on one day at a time, especially when it comes to healthier eating-- it seems so much more manageable to me. The furniture turned out beautifully!Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17130755946390329285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-5871018291846886282016-05-19T02:03:29.557-04:002016-05-19T02:03:29.557-04:00I love the Happy Scale app, for the reasons you me...I love the Happy Scale app, for the reasons you mention in the last paragraph. It takes so much of the anxiety out of it, so I can actually focus on healthy behaviors and choices and longer-term strategies. Saskiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01755939813142593233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-51110648060545534202016-05-19T00:07:53.461-04:002016-05-19T00:07:53.461-04:00Have fun redecorating! It's incredible how mu...Have fun redecorating! It's incredible how much improving your living space can lift your mood :) xo Kelly http://lazygirlsguidetofitnessandbeauty.blogspot.com/ Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04817108956609232293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-75510535883974652172016-05-18T23:01:32.444-04:002016-05-18T23:01:32.444-04:00Other than the anxiety around the weigh-in's, ...Other than the anxiety around the weigh-in's, I really liked the vibe your writing gave off in this post, haha if that makes any sense... you just seem happy :) <br />As a stay at home mom, I totally know the yoga pants slump, and am guilty of it everyday, but I do try to do my hair and makeup, and it does make a difference when I do. <br />Looooove the furniture, and I too find the DIY Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11863263122753549122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-4713470704629617082016-05-18T21:58:03.565-04:002016-05-18T21:58:03.565-04:00I missed your blogs this week. I've been a dai...I missed your blogs this week. I've been a daily reader for four or five years now and your story is so inspirational! I really appreciate that you are so open about your anxiety, as I suffer from anxiety too and it affects my weight loss. Thanks for blogging!AMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369170430230302964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-26299034881735658612016-05-18T21:48:37.228-04:002016-05-18T21:48:37.228-04:00Great post! I'm interested to see how the new ...Great post! I'm interested to see how the new app goes over the next few weeks. Sounds like it might be a good tool for my boyfriend (he weighs daily already). Love the new paint on the night stands! Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04666355190488941199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-82121538917124103282016-05-18T21:32:36.476-04:002016-05-18T21:32:36.476-04:00I love how much a new coat of paint can freshen u...I love how much a new coat of paint can freshen up household items!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05461131302688263699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-25223416464932254132016-05-18T21:11:15.882-04:002016-05-18T21:11:15.882-04:00Love the idea of the "moving average" we...Love the idea of the "moving average" weight! allyrosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569562923623751539noreply@blogger.com