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  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,231 Member
    @conleywoods I'm with @ashleycarole86 trying to crawl through the screen to fight her for that last piece of cake! And I don't usually like cake - the fact that there is no chocolate involved helps a lot :smiley: DIL of the year award!

    @dillyg08 you are right that hanging out here more often is good for the mood, intentions, and planning.

    @jan110144
    @KayLRZ
    @christhiann
    @MoonlitMuse
    We are missing you! Please check in if you are able to - hopefully you are having wonderful times, but if you are in need of some time off or having any problems that make it hard to participate, just let me know. Thanks!
  • LoraineGB
    LoraineGB Posts: 926 Member
    ashleycarole86 wrote: »
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    We are HOT STEPPERS!!

    I am amazed at how much we walk as a team, woot woot!
  • LoraineGB
    LoraineGB Posts: 926 Member
    PlaneMonkey wrote: »
    The hot tub arrived but the hose and pump system we rigged up to fill it wasn't powerful to pump it all the way up so after a dozen round trips or so up and down the cliff trying different hoses and routings, we finally gave up and used the garden hose and the house pump. We're about 2/3rds full after several hours. Fingers crossed it didn't overly exert the pump. It likely wiped through the filters so we will have to change them sooner than later.

    The tub got scratched up a bunch during delivery and a few of the refurbishment items we were promised were not done so overall we're pretty sad with the purchase but once we get it filled and the water chemicals sorted out I'm sure we will perk up. It's pretty with the lights on

    The first time you soak in the tub, all the frustrations will float away. We kept the chemicals in by the pump and put them in after every soak.. The filters were washable, I hope it's the same for you.
  • LoraineGB
    LoraineGB Posts: 926 Member
    I am one of those that starts something and doesn't always finish it. I have a membership for Team Body Project and have started many of their two week workout plans and finished none.

    Today, I am on day 9 of 10 for their Metabolic Plan and I am so excited about finishing it. Yesterday, I did it in the studio of the gym, it was nice to have the mirrors to watch my form. The studio is about 30ftx30ft and halfway through, a guy from the weights area came in and plotted down right next to me to do floor exercises. There was only the two of us in there and he literally got on the floor two feet from me. I didn't let it deter me, I carried on as if he wasn't there, huffing, puffing and all!
  • conleywoods
    conleywoods Posts: 998 Member
    @ashleycarole86 and @jugar I know my MIL really appreciated the effort and it was a delicious cake! Really glad there is only one piece left and the kids will have it. @jugar I'm with you, I prefer vanilla based cake and can easily pass on a chocolate cake. I don't bake often but I do alright when I do. My daughter wants me to open a cake shop now 🙄 that would be 👎 bad! Fun fact: to save money on our wedding I baked and decorated our 3 tier fondant cake😲 I was crazy!
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,322 Member
    edited August 2022
    Congrats @LoraineGB .. way to follow through on completion! Also love that you didn't let the weird guy get in your way, LOL

    My yoga inversion program has fell by the wayside... I could relate to the starting and not finishing.. to be honest sometimes I bite off more than I can chew, but I think how I respond to that is key... and sometimes STARTING and not finishing is better than not starting at all (something for this perfectionist to remember!!!) I'll get back to it soon!!

    @conleywoods
    I can be there by car in less than a day.. don't tempt me!! No one wants to see me wrestle the last piece of cake out of your kid's hands!! Hahaha

    Well I have a filling to get done at the dentist tonight, AND work had the nerve to book a last minute meeting over my lunch hour, so my step count thus far is dismal and not planning to get any better until close to bedtime! My sweet little dog still needs her walk and she's patiently waiting for the temps to drop so that it's safe for her to be out so we will all get what we need in a bit here...

    8/16 exercise:
    10636 steps + 30 minutes strength training
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,231 Member
    ashleycarole86 wrote: »
    My yoga inversion program has fell by the wayside... I could relate to the starting and not finishing.. to be honest sometimes I bite off more than I can chew, but I think how I respond to that is key... and sometimes STARTING and not finishing is better than not starting at all (something for this perfectionist to remember!!!) I'll get back to it soon!!
    It is not only sometimes that starting and not finishing is better than not starting - it is almost always better. Starting is the ONLY way to discover if the thing is for you, or if it is but maybe in a different format, etc. You gave it a try, and it was not for right now, or not for you. As long as you keep searching for those programs that can work for you and don't give up on all of them! I have one kettlebell guru whose programs I really like, but at my age, there is no way my muscles build as fast as they would have when I was younger. So I get discouraged because the 30-day or whatever schedule is too fast for me. Finally I have swallowed my pride and I repeat weeks, or only do the first 2 weeks over the whole month, or whatever format I can make work for me. Another site with programs I love in theory did not work at all. I tried a couple of their programs, learned some interesting things, and then said NOPE. Those programs were just not for me. At no time, though, have I given up on the goal to maintain strength (or build where possible!), keep good muscle tone and flexibility, and be able to chase those groundhogs all the way off the property.

    But I'm all in there with you to cheer for @LoraineGB ! The serial starting habit is tough to break, and sticking with it long enough to really see a difference is fantastic! I could just picture you keeping at it with the guy doing his floor exercises right next to you - I hope some of your sweat dripped on him! Well done. If you can finish day 9 under those circumstances, I have no worries that you are going to finish up day 10 :smiley:

    I am perishing of thirst after a very salty and overindulgent snack today, so off for some H2O and a ride on the exercise bike to sweat some of that snack right off.

    Thursday is coming! It's your turn -

    @Kali225
    @AshenMoon
    @PlaneMonkey
    @bowens1973
    @ashleycarole86

    Thanks!

  • CupcakeCrusoe
    CupcakeCrusoe Posts: 1,440 Member
    Good morning WaistAways!

    181 on the dot this morning, so I'll drink my water and hope it sticks around for tomorrow.

    Going to declare bankruptcy again, I've read all your posts, but I've got to get going for today, so....

    Thanks everyone for the compliments on my chair and pole pictures! It makes me feel great, and I can see myself getting better at it. And I'm surrounded by hot girls doing hot things, so win-win-win.

    just a quick drive by tagging:
    @conleywoods The cake looks so good! I used to make boozy cupcakes all the time, one of which was tequila sunrise flavored. Your cake reminds me of that. My favorite boozy cupcakes were my irish car bomb ones, though- guinness batter, chocolate whiskey ganache inside, with irish cream infused frosting. :kissing_heart: I think I know what I'm making for my birthday this year...

    @ashleycarole86 thanks again for the steps roundup! It's so fun seeing how far we travel as a team!

    @LoraineGB ughhhh dudes at the gym, ugh. I'm glad you didn't let his creepdom stop you!

    Anyway! Tonight is some more gym stuff! Finishing these two classes today will put me at 5 classes already this week, and I'm scheduled for 7! (Monday with three classes was...maybe too many in one day, lol)

    Have a great Thursday, everyone!
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,322 Member
    Username ashleycarole86
    Thursday weigh-in

    CW 166.8
    PW 167.4
  • micki48
    micki48 Posts: 2,322 Member
    ashleycarole86 wrote: »
    @conleywoods

    OMG girl!! Can I crawl through the screen for that cake? Amazing.. so beautiful. Daughter in-law of the year!!

    Love to hear that good planning paid off. Your meal sounded so tasty too

    I second this ☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻That cake is amazing and you are the best DIL ever!

    Amazing losses. So happy for all of you seeing that green. I have gotten in more exercise this week, but the scale is NOT my friend.

    Reading the comments about completion, the first thing that came to mind for me was the mantra of my Pilates group—Grace over Guilt. I agree so much with Liselyn, everyone has to find what works (or doesn’t) for them where they are. Sometimes I think I give myself too much grace and no guilt. But I am going to acknowledge that although my weight loss has been nonexistent, (more like gain), the grace I’m giving myself comes from the fact that the first 6 months of this year I packed up a house, moved 500 miles away, started a new life living with my daughters family and had Covid. This is where I am. I’m about to start a new(old) job after 5 years “off”. I will take care of myself and do what I can each day. I will not beat myself up. I have had a very busy year.

    @jugar Keep strong 💪🏼 and chase those dang groundhogs. My barricade seems to have, at least, discouraged them from eating everything in my garden.

    Gotta go take Juliet to see some Monarch caterpillars in my girlfriend’s garden. She is an official weigh station and currently has 17 caterpillars on her milkweed. 🐛
  • LoraineGB
    LoraineGB Posts: 926 Member
    YAY, I finished the Metabolic Plan and after a lot of great comments and provoking thoughts about the starting and not finishing, I realised it's because I really enjoyed it. It was low impact, got my heart rate up and didn't jam my knees up.

    I also noticed that team members who have steady results appear to be a lot more active than me so I've made an effort to up my game. I am not comparing myself to others, I am pinching all the good ideas and habits to help my own success o:)

  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,231 Member
    Pinching the good ideas is how it works! Congrats on finishing the program @LoraineGB - I notice that your habit tracker is looking really really green too! Do you have a next exercise program lined up that fits your enjoyment factors? That sure helps.
  • LoraineGB
    LoraineGB Posts: 926 Member
    jugar wrote: »
    Pinching the good ideas is how it works! Congrats on finishing the program @LoraineGB - I notice that your habit tracker is looking really really green too! Do you have a next exercise program lined up that fits your enjoyment factors? That sure helps.

    Yes I do, I have another Body Project workout which is a 5 day, Knee Friendly one but I may take a rest day tomorrow and start it Saturday. After that, I’m not sure yet.

    I chose habits for my tracker that would give me the most change juice. I was sloppy with tracking, drank only about 16oz of water a day and didn’t do any intentional exercise so I’m happy to report that I’m on track for a really good first month.

  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,231 Member
    Update time :smiley:

    @kali225 is going to have a wild weekend after last wild weekend, moving, and losing 1.4 lbs! Wishing you well :heart: And cake!

    We are still missing a few people, and then there are the Friday folks -

    @jan110144
    @christhiann
    @MoonlitMuse
    @AshenMoon
    @PlaneMonkey
    @bowens1973
    @EvMakesChanges
    @conleywoods
    @micki48
    @ells_bellz
    @LoraineGB
    @dillyg08
    @bobagurl2017
    @CupcakeCrusoe

    Thanks!
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,322 Member
    GUYSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

    The hot air balloon ride is going ahead! We are scheduled for the morning and the conditions are right!
    We have to meet at 5:45 in Calgary and we are picking up our friend who is joining us on the way so it's going to be an EARLY morning.

    Which means I need to get to bed!

    After that, we are going out to Canmore and biking the Legacy Trail! It's been a busy summer but I know Brad appreciates any extra time we can make on the bike as he does his final prep for his second Gran Fondo!

    If we can make it in time, we'll then drive to the lake tomorrow night. Otherwise, we'll go up Saturday morning. In any event, it'll be a busy one!

    8/17 exercise: 9755 steps (I hate when I miss goal by so little!! I didn't even realize I was short until I typed this up.. BOO! LOL)

    Congrats on finishing that program @LoraineGB
    Your share sparked a lot of great convo!

    Hope everyone enjoys their Friday!
  • bowens1973
    bowens1973 Posts: 197 Member
    Username: Bowens1973
    PW: 181.0
    CW: 181.6
    Gain: 0.6
    My apologies for the late post Jugar. Everytime I was about to post I got pulled away by something. Won't happen again!
  • DD265
    DD265 Posts: 651 Member
    @ashleycarole86 @bowens1973 finally! Enjoy your balloon ride, I hope it's wonderful.
  • CarolAnnM2
    CarolAnnM2 Posts: 1,073 Member
    @ashleycarole86 I can’t wait to hear how you liked the hot air balloon ride!3cltoaaas8ku.jpeg
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,231 Member
    Tcathey45 wrote: »
    Hi Ladies
    Thank you for your thoughts. My sister passed away Friday 8/12. 💔😔 Still processing everything- still in disbelief. I hope to be back on this journey soon. But again that you for all your thoughts and well wishes.

    I am so sorry to hear this - my heart goes out to you. Siblings are so much a part of us - take all the time you need. :heart:
  • kellie_erin
    kellie_erin Posts: 212 Member
    @ashleycarole86 I saw a hot air balloon on my drive to work this morning and wondered if you and Brad were in it. It was very cool to see, it's been such a long time since I've seen a hot air balloon!
  • kellie_erin
    kellie_erin Posts: 212 Member
    @Tcathey45 I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you're going through. ❤️
  • LoraineGB
    LoraineGB Posts: 926 Member
    Tcathey45 wrote: »
    Hi Ladies
    Thank you for your thoughts. My sister passed away Friday 8/12. 💔😔 Still processing everything- still in disbelief. I hope to be back on this journey soon. But again that you for all your thoughts and well wishes.

    So sorry you and your family are going through this.

    Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Not my words, but my sentiments, I cannot imagine losing a sister xxx
  • LoraineGB
    LoraineGB Posts: 926 Member
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