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tress29
tress29 Posts: 614 Member
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Well, I'm up a pound this week. Boo! I had a huge party on Saturday, and munched on dill pickle sunflower seeds in the car on Sunday. I'm guessing a lot will be water retained from the extra high sodium. I brought extra water to work and really gotta get my steps in every day. Since we're just 3 weeks from the New Year, it's time for a strong push to the finish!

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  • JMarcella57
    JMarcella57 Posts: 1,902 Member
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    I managed to get my 2 pound loss this week, but I think it may have been my hardest fought for 2 pounds ever. I sat down with my husband yesterday to analyze the week to see what was different. The two things that changed were (1) forgot to take my vitamins 3 days, and (2) did very little exercise. So this week, I will be more intentional about these two thing. Sleep, stress reduction, and whole foods (avoiding highly processed foods) is still going well.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
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    Can't believe it's this last in the year already.

    Trying to get back on track through the 23rd or so. ;-)
  • JMarcella57
    JMarcella57 Posts: 1,902 Member
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    Two and a half weeks until the new year. I began this year at 161. I worked to lose down to 155 and then maintained at about 159 for a while. Late summer early fall, I allowed my weight to start to climb. It toped out at 169. I'm happy to say, that as of yesterday, I am back to the 161 where I began the 2016 year. This time, I am working hard to reach my goal weight. By January 1st, I plan to be starting the new year weighing less that January 1st last year. I also plan to reach my goal weight in four to five months.
  • JMarcella57
    JMarcella57 Posts: 1,902 Member
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    Finally remembering to exercise this week. :)
  • tress29
    tress29 Posts: 614 Member
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    This week has been rough. My weight has been bouncing up and down all week. It's kind of frustrating. I guess that's why I should only weigh once a week?
  • barbhat13
    barbhat13 Posts: 725 Member
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    Injuried! Tripped on roots during super nice trail run and hurt knee.... No running walking or biking.. So forced to eat better( missing last race of the year)
  • tress29
    tress29 Posts: 614 Member
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    How long will you be out of commission?
  • barbhat13
    barbhat13 Posts: 725 Member
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    tress29 wrote: »
    How long will you be out of commission?

    Two weeks until swelling is all gone and stability of knee can be assessed...
  • bm1409
    bm1409 Posts: 1,715 Member
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    I wont reach my goal but I might make it have half way, so I am pretty happy about that. I hope this group continues into spring or summer!
  • tress29
    tress29 Posts: 614 Member
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    bm1409 wrote: »
    I hope this group continues into spring or summer!
    The first "Holiday challenge" group I joined was in 2013! We have different folks moderating, but I think we all like the strategy, of holiday to holiday.
  • JMarcella57
    JMarcella57 Posts: 1,902 Member
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    Having goals is an excellent way to stay the course through the holidays. I have finally stayed focused over the past four weeks and intend to stay that way. :) After a year of ups and downs, I just want to get to goal weight and move on to the next phase of the process.

    Wishing everyone a wonderful week filled with joy and peace. <3
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
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    bm1409 wrote: »
    I wont reach my goal but I might make it have half way, so I am pretty happy about that. I hope this group continues into spring or summer!

    I hope so too, as I keep hoping to get my head back in it.

    I'm currently focusing on making a plan for next year, although I plan to do some stuff to stay on track still through the new year too.

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