Day 91: Monday, December 22, 2014

danelutza19

Welcome to the end zone!!!!
As far as I counted, 36 of us wrote down progress at the 90% milestone. Maybe more will sign in today its never too late to finish something this year.
I walked a lot yesterday, including a trip to the park with my daughter. We decided we really need a dog, because the only other people we saw on the streets, were walking their dogs
Calories were way off yesterday but the weekly total was in the green, and that matters more to me.
Have a fabulous day everyone and enjoy this magical time of the year!!!

NikonPal

Danelutza19 – Nice encouragement…the dog comment made me smile. You have a fabulous day and magical Christmas / Hanukkah / Holiday (whatever) – The “Elf on the Shelf” is watching.

This morning I was only 3 lbs from my orig. entire MFP goal (not Challenge); reset for an additional 5 lb loss (8 more total)

Having trouble finding out the exact calorie burn for babysitting all afternoon and evening (9 hours) yesterday for a 7 and 4 year old (all hands-on activity – just 20 min of “Elf on the Shelf” TV);

I was still was able to get in a lot of my reading. The Grandkids actually seemed interested in my literary selections.

I think that last pound was the result of eating “way too few” calories yesterday….the time flew by.

Did I mention my grandkids are just awesome! Wow! They even use those old fashioned words “please & thank-you” -- Love being called grandpa despite my youth. LOL

Kenda2427

Being a grandparent is the best! We just had our grandchild in September. She is a doll!
Yes, we are in the final stretch and this one will be the hard one to maintain focus on. But if we lose track a few days, no big deal. Just refocus and start anew.
Have a great day all.

ketowerdefense

Oh goodness, I can't believe we're in the final stretch. I'm a solid two pounds away from my challenge goal weight, and I just don't know if it's going to happen...

SingRunTing

I did ok this weekend, but boy was it challenging...

Goals for today:
1. stay within calories
2. 10,000 steps
3. P90X: Core Synergistics

danelutza19

Hi NikonPal, thank you for the holiday wishes!!!
I just love your ticker, the ship has sailed and you got the royal suite buddy!!!!
Glad to hear you're enjoying time with the grandchildren! You're doing a great thing here, children lucky enough to have 2 or 3 generations present in their lives, are more likely to be better grounded and self confident:)

Kenda, you got this thing packed, enjoy the maintenance faze a bit, you graduated!!!!!

Ketowerdefence, I'm exactly in the same boat as you, 2 lb away. I'm hoping for the best but my calories are now set at maintenance and what happens, happens. Translation: I will weigh in on December 31 and what ever my weight is, I will change my goal to that and voila: winner winner chicken dinner )

SingRunTing, you are standing tall!!! Way to keep your head in the game, it's paying off big time. I loved your succes story!!!

NikonPal

danelutza19 wrote: »

Hi NikonPal, thank you for the holiday wishes!!!
I just love your ticker, the ship has sailed and you got the royal suite buddy!!!!
Glad to hear you're enjoying time with the grandchildren! You're doing a great thing here, children lucky enough to have 2 or 3 generations present in their lives, are more likely to be better grounded and self confident:)

Glad you like the ticker - we were actually passengers earlier this year on that ship (QM2). I took the photo with NYC in the background. Photography is my primary passion.

You're right about the grandchildren. Just found out in the last month there is going to be a #3... The grandchildren went to the last dr appointment when the 1st sonogram was taken..my grandson asked the dr if he could take one that showed the entire body - and he did; so different from the old days - Enjoy what is left of the day!

Kenda2427 - Congrats on your grandchild...I am actually having more fun with them then I could have imagined.

matthewsfive

I can't believe we have only a few days left for this first challenge. Thank you to all that stayed with the challenge, it really helps me to stay focused keep going. Only have a few pounds left to meet my goal and i am going to try my hardest to achieve it.

Wishing all of you the Happiest Holiday and the Healthiest New Year.

matthewsfive

I know that i shouldn't be asking with the holiday coming and i know how busy everyone is but was just wondering if there will be an update to the spreadsheet?

I just want to thank our leader for all that he has done to get this group started.

danelutza19

hi matthewsfive,
I accept the challenge, and will do my best to update the spreadshelets by Wednesday if balancedwalker doesn't beat me to it I'm really hoping more can update their progress!

NikonPal, I'm totally mind blown by current technology: my 6 year old uses the IPhone and PC like its second nature, while I first touched a PC, operating MS-DOS at age 12.

matthewsfive

Thanks danelutza19