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by Jen1974
Sat Jun 12, 2021 5:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

We went on a trip to Florida with my husbands family last week which was fun!! We went to Destin which had amazing beaches, much prettier than I had seen in other parts of Florida!! Food wise it was the best I’ve ever done on vacation which felt amazing!! I had better energy & felt better in my skin...
by Jen1974
Thu May 27, 2021 7:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

I love Ellyn Satter!! It sounds like you are taking great care of you & your crew :D my mom & daughter both need snacks to feel their best!! I think we all work different & trying to fit into someone else’s box is what screws so many of us up :lol:
by Jen1974
Thu May 27, 2021 7:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Pink: I’m really liking what the 2lb weights are doing!! My arms are looking more toned/lean I feel like!! Lately I’ve basically taken all the exercise I do & “right sized the step” to something that I don’t dread!! I’m liking my easier routine & feel like a I have more energy overall! I have been a...
by Jen1974
Thu May 27, 2021 2:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4415545

Re: Linda's daily check-in

I hope things are going well with your mom!! You’re an awesome daughter to have her come stay, I’m sure it’s a lot of work for you!!
by Jen1974
Thu May 27, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Seconds is always the hardest habit for me too!! Lately I’ve been motivated to be hungrier at meals which helps, but seconds is always the one I push the limits on too!! I hope you had a fun kid free weekend!! I always love having time away & then I feel like a more attentive & invested mom after :D
by Jen1974
Sun May 09, 2021 3:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

I’m feeling better but still a little off. I am officially tired of laying around though!! Me & my husband grabbed pizza last night but I was still pretty tired & it wasn’t as much fun as it could have been. I’m going to put a little effort into being more mindful of weekend/eating out nights. I’m s...
by Jen1974
Sat May 08, 2021 8:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Holy cow the 2nd vaccine left me feeling crummy!! I’m doing better today but by bedtime last night I was startling to feel icky. I was so cold in the night & then too hot. I stayed in bed until 10:00 this morning which never happens!! Advil & Tylenol seem to help, but it’s so frustrating to feel suc...
by Jen1974
Fri May 07, 2021 8:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

I accidentally posted that on the wrong thread this morning LOL!! I’m not used to another Jen being here :lol:
by Jen1974
Fri May 07, 2021 8:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Linda: it sounds like you have a really good balance with exercise!! Me too on time with just me & the kids at home!! My husband traveled a lot for work pre-COVID :D I do think it’s a good way to stay more self reliant!! Pink: that’s funny you don’t like exercise!! I can’t tell if I like it or not :...
by Jen1974
Fri May 07, 2021 8:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

I like your seconds on veggies/fruit mod!! I have done that too & it really helps me know when I’m actually hungry vs. just not wanting to meal to be over because I have to be hungry to still want more fruit or veggies!!
by Jen1974
Fri May 07, 2021 8:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4415545

Re: Linda's daily check-in

Happy Birthday Linda!!
by Jen1974
Sat May 01, 2021 3:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4415545

Re: Linda's daily check-in

I’m sorry about your mom!! That sounds stressful!!
by Jen1974
Sat May 01, 2021 3:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

I hope your graduation goes well & you have a great day celebrating!! Congratulations!!
by Jen1974
Thu Apr 29, 2021 2:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

We made it home from our trip on Tuesday. It was such a fun trip!! I’m really glad we did it!! It always feels nice to get home & caught back up though. I’m really happy with my relationship with food. In the perfect world I would have eaten slightly smaller meals a few times on the trip but perfect...
by Jen1974
Thu Apr 29, 2021 2:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

I’m sorry about missing the conference!! That’s how it goes for me to, I’ll love my hair and have no where to go & no one to see & then when I want to feel good about how I look it won’t turn out right at all :lol:
by Jen1974
Thu Apr 29, 2021 2:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4408744

Re: automated eating tracker

Me too on needing a treat if not having a drink. I always need something to look forward to at the end of the day :D
by Jen1974
Thu Apr 29, 2021 2:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4415545

Re: Linda's daily check-in

I’m glad you had a nice trip!! That’s awesome your daughter can talk to you about all of that!! Not all kids are so lucky!
by Jen1974
Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Have fun at your Graduation!! How exciting!! It sounds like a good gig for your 18 year old!! A nice transition to more independence/responsibility with some training wheels :D
by Jen1974
Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

It’s nice to know I’m not the only one who feels that way Pink!! The trip was so much fun!! There’s something about hanging with my kids without my husband that is a little different. It’s like I connect more with just them because we don’t branch into adult/kid conversation. We all have good conver...
by Jen1974
Sat Apr 24, 2021 2:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Thanks Pink, it feels nice to be in a good phase :D My husband is going on a fishing trip with his college friends so I decided to take my kids on a quick trip to California. We have so many travel points & with my kids all in high school/college I want to take advantage of the time while they are s...
by Jen1974
Fri Apr 23, 2021 3:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: My Pregnancy NoS
Replies: 14
Views: 16762

Re: My Pregnancy NoS

The 20 week ultrasound is so exciting!! Sorry about the Gluten!! That would be hard!
by Jen1974
Fri Apr 23, 2021 3:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4408744

Re: automated eating tracker

I love that analogy too!! I’ve been guilty of making it too important at times & that’s not an enjoyable way to live, but it’s not better on the other side where I don’t take care of myself at all :lol:
by Jen1974
Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Pink, dinner/night feels harder to me too!! And I do the same thing you do where I’ll try adding in something, almost a 4th mini meal. It’s almost like 3 isn’t quite enough, but the 4th tends to be too much :lol: I can’t quite nail the perfect amount & I’m pretty sure it varies day to day, but I’ve ...
by Jen1974
Thu Apr 22, 2021 7:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Pink Same with my husband too!! And their clothes aren’t really built to be not be flattering like a lot of women’s clothes :lol: My son moved home from school & it’s been so much fun having him back!! I love that we got used to life without him & now it feels great to have him back!! I’m amazed at ...
by Jen1974
Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

I have not had much to say lately & haven’t posted much at all. My eating has really gotten very routine which has been good!! I have my moments of pushing the level of full, but really not any huge regrets lately! I would like to increase fruits & veggies, but it’s hard because my appetite just isn...
by Jen1974
Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

I sometimes take veggie/fruit breaks too. And I love not counting, but my problem is that I only have so much hunger!! I’ll want foods that satisfy me & sometimes I feel like other foods are more satisfying than fruits/veggies. I think 40s just makes PMS worse!! And now I notice I have a few grouchy...
by Jen1974
Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4408744

Re: automated eating tracker

Me too on never “automated” for eating!! Not trying just doesn’t lead to feeling that great!! I’ve realized my body & my mind have different ideas of what they want :lol:
by Jen1974
Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4408744

Re: automated eating tracker

Nice to see you here more again (: I hit a point where I was just sick of trying about 4 years ago (and went with IE which was just “not dieting” for me) Maybe it’s a 40’s thing :lol: I still can’t go all in, but realized boundaries felt better for me too!! You’ve always been so good at boundaries! ...
by Jen1974
Thu Apr 15, 2021 3:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

I feel really sad for that 12 year old!! At 12 especially, cutting junk food & only eating only meat & veggies seems extreme!! I’ve never heard a “happy ending” to a childhood dieting story!! It all seems to create a terrible relationship with food & a lifetime of struggling only to keep weighing mo...
by Jen1974
Fri Apr 09, 2021 5:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda’s New 1 year NOS/ADF journey!
Replies: 13
Views: 15811

Re: Linda’s New 1 year NOS/ADF journey!

It sounds like you have lots to look forward to :D It was hard to send my oldest off but we’re actually even closer now!! It’s so much fun to visit & he calls everyday, usually multiple times (although at first he was proving his independence & didn’t start that way)!! It was so much less bad than h...
by Jen1974
Fri Apr 09, 2021 5:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BackToThin's CheckIn
Replies: 79
Views: 90843

Re: BackToThin's CheckIn

Welcome back back to thin!! I’m a former calorie counter too!! It really disconnected me from hunger & fullness & created an unhealthy relationship with food. I’d eat because I had calories left even if I wasn’t hungry & white knuckle when I was starving if I didn’t have calories left that lead to b...
by Jen1974
Fri Apr 09, 2021 5:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Happy birthday to your daughter!! Me too on not feeling old enough to have such old kids :lol: and me too on the 26 when I had my first!! He turned 19 in August so I much be about 1-2 years older than you :D Me too on not weighing (almost 4 years now) & I’ve been tempted as my clothes get looser. I ...
by Jen1974
Fri Apr 09, 2021 5:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

I loved that article Linda!! It’s funny because deep down I believe that my kids are better off with me being a “good enough” mom & would see friends & acquaintances who were “perfect” moms, making perfect breakfast, lunches, snacks, & dinners, planning adventurous outings daily, doing fancy crafts,...
by Jen1974
Fri Apr 02, 2021 7:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

And I agree it’s so quite here lately ): I miss having new posts to read!!
by Jen1974
Fri Apr 02, 2021 7:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4415545

Re: Linda's daily check-in

When I have time I want to work on cleaning & decluttering too!! I’m such a happier person in a clean environment & feel like less clutter is less stressful!! Me too on the messy husband but mine at least lets me clean up after him :lol:
by Jen1974
Fri Apr 02, 2021 5:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Pink/Linda, I think I still do the same thing now that my kids are older, where it’s one of my only guilt free breaks! And anything else does seem like a want & not a need. I think I have a lot of guilt for working & exercising & feel my free time should be spent enjoying & taking care of my family ...
by Jen1974
Sun Mar 28, 2021 3:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

It was my kids Spring Break last week. We didn’t do much, stayed home for a lot of it, and came to the cabin for the end. It really hasn’t felt that much different from normal to me since my kids have been doing online school & are mostly home anyway. The cabin has been fun though!! My back is so mu...
by Jen1974
Sun Mar 21, 2021 6:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4415545

Re: Linda's daily check-in

Your dogs look so cute in the stroller :D Love that realization about “you can’t make people like you” me too lately on that!! Me & my daughter were talking about a friend of hers that is really shy. She’s so scared to say the wrong thing that she says nothing at all. My daughter said she really can...
by Jen1974
Sun Mar 21, 2021 6:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Thanks Linda!! Taking it easier seems to be helping & it’s starting to feel better!! Me too on having a hard time with not using food!! Advice like “take a bath, journal, yada yada yada, never helped me much, the food was easy, the rest all sounded like work :lol: I was hoping to do better than I di...
by Jen1974
Fri Mar 19, 2021 6:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Linda: me too on feeling the need to be “on” with visitors. Pink: I totally agree!! Rules only work when things are going well!! There’s a reason we choose to eat more than our bodies need at times & rules can’t solve that for us!! I have felt really frustrated with my cracked/bruised ribs!! It’s so...
by Jen1974
Thu Mar 18, 2021 12:22 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Zeejane's Daily Check-In Thread
Replies: 10
Views: 12162

Re: Zeejane's Daily Check-In Thread

I always find that the more I resist PMS cravings the worse I do so I’d say you handled it pretty well :D
by Jen1974
Wed Mar 17, 2021 7:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

I’m on an oatmeal kick now too!! I do better with carb breakfasts!! I prefer sweet to salty in the morning. I used to force myself to eat eggs because “diets” said that was better but they never left me feeling done the way a carb heavy breakfast does!!
by Jen1974
Wed Mar 17, 2021 7:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4415545

Re: Linda's daily check-in

I find female friendships hard too!! I struggled with friends in middle school & always felt like if I wasn’t perfect friends would bail, which is probably why I have so much social anxiety!!
by Jen1974
Wed Mar 17, 2021 7:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

I fell on the ice when we went night tubing & either bruised or cracked a rib. It has slowed me down & everything is harder to do. Walking loosens me up & helps me feel better, but that’s all the exercise I can do. I absolutely hate being so limited!! I don’t know when I’ll be able to ski again. As ...
by Jen1974
Mon Mar 15, 2021 11:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

We have had a great time with our friends!! I notice as I’ve gotten further from overly restrictive diets I’ve done better with being around those that do them without feeling bad about my eating. We all got into the hot tub & while I couldn’t help feel “less than” I quickly reminded myself how unha...
by Jen1974
Mon Mar 15, 2021 11:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4415545

Re: Linda's daily check-in

Congrats on the lower weight!! Your menu sounds really good!! I love entertaining & always do test runs before too :D
by Jen1974
Mon Mar 15, 2021 11:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Me too on smaller meals don’t work. I’m best off with meals that actually leave me satisfied & being hungry but not too hungry when I eat. When I tweak it, it starts out great but always leads to overdoing it later!! I was tempted to weigh myself recently but didn’t, I’ve been so much better off bas...
by Jen1974
Sun Mar 14, 2021 4:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hormones keep us on our toes :lol: I always though I was failing with food during crazy hormone times but when I gave myself a little grace I realized it’s SO NORMAL.
by Jen1974
Sun Mar 14, 2021 4:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4408744

Re: automated eating tracker

Auto, me too on avoiding the board if I can’t respond to others!! I always feel guilty when I just write on my own thread! My favorite posts are the ones people write on their thread though & I’m always bummed when I log on & it’s been quiet on the boards!! I hope the next few months go well & that ...
by Jen1974
Sun Mar 14, 2021 4:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4415545

Re: Linda's daily check-in

That all sounds awful Linda!! I feel like people have gotten worse over COVID. I try to remember that anyone who felt good in life WOULD NEVER treat others that way, and work to nit give them the power to ruin my day, but it’s easier said than done!! Yay on the boat!! We have an older pontoon & it’s...
by Jen1974
Sat Mar 13, 2021 4:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

I like the cut off time Linda!! If I waited until all the to do’s were done to enjoy life, I never would :lol: We have been at the cabin since Tuesday & our kids met us here on Thursday. They put in the floors at the new house & a lot was going on we needed to be around for. I’m so excited for the n...
by Jen1974
Thu Mar 11, 2021 1:40 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hormones are crazy!! My late months seem worse overall too, like my body doesn’t know how to correct for tardy AF :lol: Disappointing teenagers is really hard!! I have to remind myself not to give in to them because mine can make me feel pretty guilty when they don’t get their way :lol: Being a good...
by Jen1974
Thu Mar 11, 2021 1:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4415545

Re: Linda's daily check-in

I love homemade banana bread!! Pretty impressive that you had some without going that much over your goal!! That sounds like a win to me :D
by Jen1974
Thu Mar 11, 2021 12:55 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Pink, I loved what you said!! Especially about the people who have fun no matter what & vice versa!! Auto, that is so me when I push myself too hard!! If I don’t create a little balance in my days, eventually my body will create it for me :lol: It felt nice to have our guests leave. We had fun at ni...
by Jen1974
Sun Mar 07, 2021 4:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: April's Keep it Simple at 50
Replies: 79
Views: 57419

Re: April's Keep it Simple at 50

My son & his roommate both had similar things & were sick soon after COVID!! My son seemed to have on & off shortness of breath for months after & a slight lingering cough that came & went. From what I’ve heard it sounds pretty normal (:
by Jen1974
Sun Mar 07, 2021 12:14 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Soprano, it seems to work better in all areas!! Rules without a solid why behind it I’ve realized don’t seem to stick :lol: We have my husbands sister & her two girls at the cabin with us this weekend. She actually works with me & is someone I’d be friends with even if I weren’t married to her broth...
by Jen1974
Sat Mar 06, 2021 12:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Pink, it’s hard with kids in general & mine aren’t even that picky. They’re just more “that doesn’t sound good” types so I’ve gotten in the habit of keeping too many choices on hand :lol: the crazy thing is without the choices they still find things to eat & get way more creative!! With smaller kids...
by Jen1974
Sat Mar 06, 2021 12:06 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4415545

Re: Linda's daily check-in

I love your husbands reaction to your worries about your night with friends!! I try to remember that I’m not over analyzing them so they are probably not over analyzing me either when I go down the rabbit if hole of “why did I say that?!?!”
by Jen1974
Sat Mar 06, 2021 12:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

I hope you find out soon about your dog!! I always catastrophize things like that & it almost is never as bad as I imagine it will be!! That’s fun that you’re biking with your husband again!! I hope you guys have a nice ride :D
by Jen1974
Sat Mar 06, 2021 12:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4408744

Re: automated eating tracker

I love to hear how much better you’re feeling/doing from avoiding the news!! I can tell such a big difference in how much easier it is to eat well when I feel well & how in turn eating well makes me feel even better!!
by Jen1974
Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4408744

Re: automated eating tracker

Love the extra libido!! Kids do make it more challenging, especially with COVID :lol:!! We used to at least have times when they were in school :lol: My husband calls our teens cock blockers :lol:
by Jen1974
Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

I hope everything turns out okay with your dog!! It’s hard to watch them get older & have to worry about them!!! I don’t blame you at all for needing a little comfort eating!!
by Jen1974
Tue Mar 02, 2021 5:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Pink I figure those easy dinners are better for us than eating out too :lol: I’ve actually been trying to use up food & plan all meals on what we have & have less overall around. It seems good for my whole crew & I’m excited to really simplify the options. I feel like when there are less options lef...
by Jen1974
Fri Feb 26, 2021 4:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Yesterday I woke up too early (4:45) and was tired. Being tired is an immediate drain on my willpower tank. It’s hard to feel motivated, I procrastinate, and usually feel more hungry & crave carbs, looking to food for to help me through the day. I had a little extra at lunch even more at dinner. I f...
by Jen1974
Thu Feb 25, 2021 5:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Auto: moderation is hard!! For me I usually focus on the number & while I am focusing on the number somewhat, I’m focusing more on being mindful about how I feel before, during, and after I heard that a drink typically has 20 minutes “up” followed by a down that leaves you needing another. That has ...
by Jen1974
Thu Feb 25, 2021 4:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

I’m 46 & have noticed in the last couple of years occasionally I’ll have a month where I’m late & when it happens PMS is just worse. I struggle with patience, lose motivation, and just feel down. My SIL is just a little younger than me & my brother just sent her an article about perimenopause rage w...
by Jen1974
Tue Feb 23, 2021 7:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Auto/Pink I love that that quote resonated :D And Pink that is totally me, overthinking texts!! It felt nice to just be us after having guests!! We have been watching Ted Lasso which is SO GOOD!! Seriously such a feel good show that all of us LOVE which doesn’t happen often!! My son even puts his ph...
by Jen1974
Tue Feb 23, 2021 7:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4408744

Re: automated eating tracker

It always takes a little time for it to “stick” but way to go on back into the 120s :D
by Jen1974
Tue Feb 23, 2021 7:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

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I too struggled with mom guilt & worried I’d look back & regret not playing more, but that hasn’t happened. I actually see that times they had to learn to play on their own were really good for them!! Other kids who had moms who played constantly seemed to really struggle with boredom when they got ...
by Jen1974
Tue Feb 23, 2021 6:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4415545

Re: Linda's daily check-in

LOL, it’s does seem to be a theme!! Right there with you Linda on second guessing everything I say, usually in the middle of the night :lol:
by Jen1974
Sat Feb 20, 2021 7:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4408744

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Linda/Pink: I always love reading about your alcohol experiments!! Me too on the going through phases where I cut back & finding the numbers creeping back up again. I also am someone who just doesn’t get enough out of eliminating them. My sleep isn’t that affected (unless I have too many) and I don’...
by Jen1974
Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

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Pink: Regardless of what I do I have days that are just harder and always think it shouldn’t be so hard :lol: Sometimes I can’t even put my finger on why. I think my whole goal in life has been to eliminate those days were I eat in a way that doesn’t feel good yet no matter when I’ve tried they happ...
by Jen1974
Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sammy's Daily Check In
Replies: 136
Views: 159213

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That sounds really hard to eliminate so much!! Has it helped with the symptoms to make it worth it at least? Knowing me I would also struggle to lose weight if I had to eliminate a lot. It seems like it would take a lot of willpower to avoid stuff & I’d end up with no more left to eat sensibly :lol:
by Jen1974
Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4415545

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Linda: me too on the couple friends. It seems hard to find a good match & even harder with kids. Most people my age have younger kids so it puts my kids either babysitting when we’re together or not wanting to be around at all!! People we’ve met with kids my kids age tend to be older & while we’ve m...
by Jen1974
Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Linda: I noticed on your thread you were doing well with more planning!! I totally agree, it makes it less tempting to eat extra knowing there is something with being hungry for coming!! I actually do both, have extra drinks & extra food. We spend a lot of time with people where having drinks seems ...
by Jen1974
Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Pink: I always feel like we are similar in our approach too & love reading your posts :D Things have been going well for me!! I love this Instagram person I follow called hooper.fit she has a similar approach to what I do with 3 meals a day, 7 days a week, based on hunger & including “fun” foods wit...
by Jen1974
Sat Feb 13, 2021 7:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

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I hope you guys got snow. We’re in Colorado & our grocery stores still go nuts before a storm :lol: I’m like we all have 4WD cars & they plow pretty quickly, most of us can still make it to the grocery store :lol: One year when my kids were little though, we got a minivan that me & my husband hated ...
by Jen1974
Sat Feb 13, 2021 7:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4408744

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Sounds like things are going really well for you Auto!! I really winder if doing something like avoiding news leaves you feeling so much emotionally better that all other areas of life fall into place. At least that seems to be the case for me, when I feel emotionally good I’m a better mom, wife, an...
by Jen1974
Sat Feb 13, 2021 7:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4415545

Re: Linda's daily check-in

I love my house cleaners!! Well worth it!! We too tried over COVID to do it on our own & it never felt as clean!!

Glad to hear the ADF is going well for you!!
by Jen1974
Sat Feb 13, 2021 7:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Auto/Pink: Disney World was fun & they were taking temps on the way in the park & enforcing masks. It still felt crowded but a lot was outdoors at least where you feel it’s harder to spread!! I’m still avoiding my best friend who is nervous to get it though because it did seem like risky COVID behav...
by Jen1974
Fri Feb 12, 2021 4:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

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Pink: Senior year/graduation was hard for me too!! And me too on the emotional eating sneaking up without being totally aware that there is something bothering me!! April that is so true!! I used to get sad EVERY YEAR around graduation time when my kids were small, imagining them leaving LOL. My son...
by Jen1974
Fri Feb 12, 2021 4:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

We took a last minute trip to Disney World over Super Bowl weekend so I’ve been MIA. It’s made life chaotic both before & after. We had fun but traveling with COVID kind of taints everything. With kids in college/heading to college so soon me & my husband have wanted to make the most of the time lef...
by Jen1974
Sat Jan 30, 2021 4:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

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Me too Auto!! I always hate how it’s easy to eat in a way that feels good when I feel good but when I don’t feel my best I tend to eat in a way that leaves me feeling even worse :roll: Linda that is SO true!! I think it’s why it’s so easy to have the extra drink!! Or unnecessary food after drinks :l...
by Jen1974
Thu Jan 28, 2021 3:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Auto-It is a delicate balance :lol: And balancing act is just it with me, teetering between a little extra permissive & a little less permissible which I’ve finally realized is my sweet spot!! Pink: it does feel sustainable. Willpower & white knuckling have never really ended well for me. Sure it wo...
by Jen1974
Sun Jan 24, 2021 4:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4408744

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Very smart to be aware of it Auto!! I’ve noticed that a lot of people in their 40s seem to become bitter. I’ve caught myself dwelling on things that make me unhappy & have started asking myself what younger Jen would do because from what I’ve seen younger people seem to get less annoyed, irritated, ...
by Jen1974
Sat Jan 23, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

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That’s awesome Linda!! It’s going on my reading list!! This week has been busy, but in a good way. I’ve gotten into a good rhythm where I’m organized enough to handle a busy week. I had a night where I didn’t get good sleep & could tell I was really struggling not to eat the next day after lunch eve...
by Jen1974
Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4408744

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I totally hear you on the different kids needing different things. My daughter is like a different person after spending 2 days at school this week which my son is completely fine being home & ends up with acne flare ups from wearing a mask all day. I love that you do what’s best for each of them!! ...
by Jen1974
Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4415545

Re: Linda's daily check-in

That’s exciting that you have a plan for your oldest!! It was really hard to send mine off this year, but I can tell really good for him!!
by Jen1974
Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

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I sometimes wonder about sugar being addictive too!!! I think for me it’s habit forming, where I can quickly develop a habit of including it!! I think it’s healthy how you are, allowing yourself to rest! I really think this world has gotten to a an unhealthy level of putting productivity above all e...
by Jen1974
Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: April's Keep it Simple at 50
Replies: 79
Views: 57419

Re: April's Keep it Simple at 50

Me too on bad sleep= Struggle to eat moderately!! I take GNC melatonin when I can’t sleep in the middle of the night & GNC time release when I do something where I know I may have trouble sleeping (more than one cup of coffee a night with extra drinks). The GNC melatonin takes a little bit to set in...
by Jen1974
Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

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Auto: It’s worth finding a way to watch it in my option :lol: Linda: Are the books good, even after the show where you know what will happen? I love reading & was also tempted to read, but wondered if it wouldn’t keep my interest since I already know the outcome!! I’ll hopefully be back later to act...
by Jen1974
Sun Jan 17, 2021 11:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

That’s so true Linda!! Normal sex scenes ore always so proper, Bridgerton ones show a whole other level of passion!! My brother’s family stayed late & we had Margs so my sleep was not great!! Being tired today means I feel like eating but I’m not hungry. It’s pretty easy to recognize this fake hunge...
by Jen1974
Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Linda: Thats so true about next years birthdays! After COVID I think we’ll all end up appreciating things so much more!! I ended making him a pie last night (: He’s been wanting one & I’ve never made one before. It was actually really fun!! Pink: Me too on the obsessing part! And on thinking it can ...
by Jen1974
Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4408744

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I’m glad Flowerpup is doing better!! I missed seeing your posts while you were gone, it’s good to have you back :D
by Jen1974
Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4415545

Re: Linda's daily check-in

Being a parent is hard!! My kids rooms tend to be messy, I’ll bug them from time to time, but ultimately feel like it’s up to them what they want their surroundings to be like. I do tell them often how much better I feel in a clean environment & they talk about how good it feels when they actually t...
by Jen1974
Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Yesterday was my son’s b-day & we went to dinner. Restaurants are at 25% capacity, but it was a Wednesday so I thought we’d be fine getting in, but I was wrong. It was an hour wait at the restaurant he wanted to go to & we were already starved. We found another place & were all hangry by the time we...
by Jen1974
Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

Linda, I totally agree!! And me too on the perfect eating or not trying at all! It’s hard to find the sweet spot, but am really thinking balance for me is going to be accepting a mix of both great & not so great days without all the drama! Pink: I always love reading your insights too!! 100% yes on ...
by Jen1974
Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 958959

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Pink: I loved your post about the emotional eating!! That was so me over Christmas, eating in a way I hadn’t in a while!! I’ve really come to accept that there are times when I just don’t have it in me to use better coping mechanisms. When my tank is just drained & I need time to let it recover. Sou...
by Jen1974
Mon Jan 11, 2021 12:19 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

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I’ve done the dark chocolate thing too Pink! And sometimes I go through phases where I don’t do anything at all. I’m never totally sure what is best & seem to keep changing my mind about it :lol: Yesterday I had extra & was really happy about it!! I’ve been reading my old posts & can see how eventua...
by Jen1974
Sun Jan 10, 2021 12:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 347462

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My weekends have felt much better since I started walking for 20 minutes late in the day. Right as that time of day hits where I start feeling tempted to look for a snack, I’ve chosen to walk first & it seems to energize me enough that I’m no longer interested in what’s in the pantry!! My month wher...