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  • abowersgirl
    abowersgirl Posts: 3,408 Member
    jessicakrall8 wrote: »
    abowersgirl wrote: »
    jessicakrall8 wrote: »
    abowersgirl wrote: »
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    Steps

    Jan 13= 10983
    Jan 14= 3410
    Jan 15= 2544
    Jan 16=

    Did I miss you signing up for the Step Challenge @abowersgirl ??
    Jessica

    i thought i sent u a mssg but Icould be wrong

    I can add you if you'd like, but I need to know your first name for the chart, your favorite place to walk this time of year and what you want your daily step goal to be. Then, I'll need you to go back and other than the 3 days listed above, make me a list of your steps from Dec 31st to Feb 3rd, which are the tracking days for January and I'll get it filled in. Let me know ASAP. Thanks! If either of us missed it (me and @pupowl), I'm sorry.
    Jessica

    Stephanie, my favorite place to walk is on an indoor treadmill at my school gym (only until it gets less cold, and I want my daily step counter to be 5,000.

    Oh wow, thank you so much

    Dec 31- 4329
    Jan 1- 8735
    Jan 2- 6730
    Jan 3- 8376
    Jan 4- 7892
    Jan 5 - 3025
    Jan 6- 1352
    Jan 7- 2000
    Jan 8- 2568
    Jan 9- 2771
    Jan 10- 12719
    Jan 11- 11560
    Jan 12- 10630
    Jan 13-15 (done)
    Jan 16- 8820
    Jan 17- 6671
    Jan 18 - 6350
    Jan 19- 6857

    @pupowl got you added (THANKS!) and good luck @abowersgirl for the rest of the month...also, each month requires new registration...doesn't carry over which gives you the chance to adjust your daily step goal if you choose. PLEASE report in every 2-3 days...keeps the stat keeping for the Captains to a minimal each day. Thanks!
    Jessica

    Absolutely. Thank you so much for including me. Sorry for the confusion.
  • Pupowl
    Pupowl Posts: 2,009 Member
    @jessicakrall8 Don't worry about it, look after yourself first! <3
  • SavageMrsMoose
    SavageMrsMoose Posts: 631 Member
    @nancyinmo I actually think the slow crawl is good- easier to hold onto. Besides, losing over a pound in a week is still significant, more so at a lower weight. I was looking back over my weight loss over the past year and I’ve had several points where I essentially only lost a pound or two over a month.

    I’m still not back to my weight before my race, but I’m getting closer so that’s encouraging. Hopefully if I post a gain Friday it will be small.

    I’ve been skiing every morning since I’ve been back and finally got on the treadmill yesterday. It felt good! Now I’m thinking about Chicago in October!

    Steps

    1/20. 7267
    1/21 10,111
  • LaurieWrobo
    LaurieWrobo Posts: 1,460 Member
    Happy Monday!
    We are more than halfway through January- how are you doing with your goals? Achieving them? Fell to the wayside? It's a cold, snowy couple of weeks in WI - I've had to reset several times including when our frig went and had to wait for a new one
    How do you bounce back from things not going right?
    Would love to hear thoughts/ideas - I've restarted yesterday and moving on....
  • JenHul
    JenHul Posts: 389 Member
    JenHul
    Monday weigh in day
    PW: 138.5
    CW: 138

    Steps:
    Jan 18= 11,737
    Jan 19= 10,544
    Jan 20= 5670
    Jan 21= 5139

    Good Morning, the weather here is starting to warm up to "normal" winter temps. So that's a relief! I've been having a hard time with drinking my water last week, I didn't meet my goal at all. I'm going to try again this week, maybe add some Mio or Lemon to flavor it, and see if that helps. Have a good Monday everyone!
  • nancyinmiami
    nancyinmiami Posts: 156 Member
    @SavageMrsMoose you’re right. Thanks for the reminder!!
    Keep on going—I’m so inspired by you!!
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,440 Member
    JessicaKrall8
    Weigh-in
    PW: 306.4
    CW: 306.0
  • PatriceFitnessPal
    PatriceFitnessPal Posts: 1,468 Member
    Thank you for joining the Shape Shifters leadership team @LaurieWrobo! I noticed your motivational posts earlier today and thought 🤔: I wonder if Laurie would consider stepping into that role in response to @JessicaKrall8’s request to the team? I appreciate the team leaders and everyone who is supportive and active in the group! In response to your questions—

    How are you doing with your goals?

    I don’t usually make New Year’s commitments but I did set a number of goals in early January, based in eight areas of personal growth: (1) health/ physical, (2) emotional wellbeing, (3) learning/ intellectual, (4) social/ relationships, (5) life purpose/ spiritual (6) career/ vocational, (7) financial, and (8) environmental. Since, I’m working on a number of improvements, I set the start date for some of the changes later in the year — but I guess did make New Year’s commitments for 2024!

    I’ve been doing reasonably well. I started a book club last week so I went to the library last Thursday and it’s been nice to read more! The book group will be social and intellectual so everything doesn’t fit neatly into the different categories but I think it will help me create more life balance.

    How do you bounce back from things not going right?

    When things don’t go as planned, I just try to reset, starting with the next day or just the next decision. Breathing deeply a few times can some times help me concentrate and transition to a new start. Other times, I think about how I can break the goal (or task) down into smaller, more manageable chunks. So, instead of reviewing my whole website for updates, I might settle on one section, etc.

    I’ll look forward to hearing other reports, feedback, and ideas!

    P.S. @JenHul - I’m glad it’s warming up for you. We’re also expecting warmer weather in the coming days. Best wishes for increasing your water intake. I’m also trying my water with lemon today to soothe a cough. My husband told me to try adding his garlic and honey concoction along with the lemon, which I did 🤢. I like garlic, and I like honey, but I’ve decided to stick with just lemon and honey, without the garlic! 👍🏼

  • LaurieWrobo
    LaurieWrobo Posts: 1,460 Member
    jessicakrall8 wrote: »
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    It is my pleasure to welcome @lauriewrobo to our Shape Shifters Team Leadership as our newest Motivator! Please join me, @pupowl and @Cyncia85 in welcoming Laurie to her new position and I know she's going to make a positive addition in this role.

    Welcome Laurie and thanks for volunteering! Looking forward to new ideas and discussions!
    Jessica

    Thank you for the warm welcome - I appreciate it 😊
  • LaurieWrobo
    LaurieWrobo Posts: 1,460 Member
    edited January 23
    Thanks @PatriceFitnessPal - I appreciate the welcome and your answers 🥰
    Those are the areas of the Wheel of Life that I have been given in my Real Appeal program!
    Today was a day - I had an upset tummy all day from my dental appt so way overate on carbs to keep nausea at bay - tonite I'm feeling better so drinking alot of non- sugar iced green tea - tomorrow will be a better day
  • frankwbrown
    frankwbrown Posts: 13,010 Member
    Daily step goal: 10,000
    Sun 1/21: 6,650
    Mon 1/22: 12,124
  • LaurieWrobo
    LaurieWrobo Posts: 1,460 Member
    Steps
    1/21 5,127
    1/22 3,955
    1/23 5,096
  • JenHul
    JenHul Posts: 389 Member
    Good Morning ShapeShifters!
    @PatriceFitnessPal I think I'll stick to lemon or some other fruity concoction lol, I like garlic too, just not to drink it :neutral: I did drink more yesterday, and just about hit my goal, so I'm going to keep trying!

    Steps: Jan 22= 9992
    Jan 23= 9932
  • abowersgirl
    abowersgirl Posts: 3,408 Member
    Steps

    Sat 20- 9187
    Sun 21- 2823
    Mon 22- 1869
    Tue 23- 7795
  • looneycatblue
    looneycatblue Posts: 1,483 Member
    Steps:
    1/21 8,106
    1/22 5,351
    1/23 5,621
  • izzyred9400
    izzyred9400 Posts: 1,024 Member
    Gosh ,there were alot of new posts to catch up on,which is great to read everyone's contributions.Ive been trying to move more this week & make better food choices.I went out Saturday night for my husband's birthday with his brother & wife & his sister & husband.We went to a little Greek restaurant which is a favourite of mine.Of course we ate alot & drank alot aswell.
    It was a fun night & nice to get together with family.So in answer to your question
    @LaurieWrobo after a blip I like to refocus & move on & try not to dwell on all the extra calories consumed .As our new motivator.Im sure you'll make a positive & lively addition to the team.
    Thank you for your kind words @CasandraW & @SavageMrsMoose .
    Well done @Zaza2021 on your race time.

    My new goals are to try & get to my goal weight by my birthday in April or before.
    To continue to move more & also do more strength training & swimming as the temperatures warm up.
    My steps
    1/19 5,714
    1/20 8,227
    1/21 7,583
    1/22 10,474
    1/23 4,348
    We have had storms & heavy rainfall,there are quite a few trees down in my local park.Ive not been out walking that much just Dance Fit at the gym so hope it gets better soon.
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,440 Member
    edited January 24
    LaurieWrobo wrote: »
    Happy Wednesday Shape Shifters!!
    Have you heard about choosing your Word for the year? Do you do this? Annually? Quarterly? Monthly?
    Mine is Light
    There are plenty of ideas on Pinterest - let me know if you choose one
    Have a wonderful Wednesday 😊

    @LaurieWrobo I LOVE that idea!!! I never knew to choose a periodic word, kind of like a theme...amazing! I think I'll choose RENEWAL! I want to feel like every day I'm renewed, empowered and happier than the day before!

    I challenge everyone to choose their word, explain why and post a picture to back it up...GREAT IDEA Laurie! Thanks!
    Jessica
  • PatriceFitnessPal
    PatriceFitnessPal Posts: 1,468 Member
    During a meeting today, one of my colleagues used a prompt to enter ‘one word for 2024’ in a Mentimeter poll and then it formed a “wordle” picture of all the words, with the words appearing larger and more prominently if multiple people entered the same ones. It was a good ice breaker to gauge the mood of our participants in preparation for a heavy topic we were covering.

    Many people selected “love” and “kindness” but we also saw “stress” and other words that concerned me a bit. Teachers and mental health clinicians are feeling really over worked and undervalued these days; but, according to our research findings, they are also hopeful about the future. We’ll just keep trying to support them so they can continue to support the students, staff and families! I’m reminded of the famous quote by the Chinese philosopher Lao-Tze:

    "Watch your thoughts; they become words.
    Watch your words; they become actions.
    Watch your actions; they become habits.
    Watch your habits; they become character.
    Watch your character; it becomes your destiny."

    -- Lao-Tze

    I’ve never read Lao-Tze’s book, Tao-Te-Ching so I think I’ll add it to my reading list for the future.

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