10 pounds to lose challenge- February 1, 2025-April 30, 2025

Walela617

Hi everyone,

Happy Weekend!

@RubyRed427 , the colonoscopy results: They removed one polyp, but it was very small. Results for that in about two weeks. Everything else looked good.

Having a little trouble keeping calories below 1,450 because I fasted for almost two full days, but I'm getting back into my wellness routine now.

Have a great day!🌷

💗 Carole

faurotann

@RubyRed427 Hahahah No it's not a boring post. I can relate (!?!?!): I am dog sitting two dogs this next week. They are so fun. It will keep me busy for sure. I wish I could take them for five mile walks. One in particular would appreciate it because he's a 'wee bit high strung' shall we say. The other is a former service dog and exactly the opposite.

Today is my "second" day of the week. I divide the week into two blocks of three days each. It helps me set small goals. Friday doesn't count because it's weigh in day. Then the first block is Saturday, Sunday, Monday. I can mentally plan three days at a time. And then I just put my head down power through. Thursday is a bit tough.

I'm lucky because I don't have all these other daily life obstacles that many of you face. I like hearing about them. I just don't want to struggle through them myself. My life is very simple and it helps. (hee hee hee. No colonoscopies for me)

200Karen

@RubyRed427 we love reading your posts, comments & encouragement You give us strength to stay strong and keep going 💕

Thanks for the small bowl 🥣 reminder.

Have fun at Pilates and your community pool. I do miss water aerobics 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️

And best wishes waiting on your plateau to release. You’ve got this 🏆

💕 Karen

SunnyDays930

My treadmill arrived way sooner than I thought it would. They told me April 1! We set it up and I just did 2 miles while holding and moving around light hand weights. I love having it here at home and not have to get dressed and go to our community center, which doesn't even open until 10 am. I don't think it is even open on Sundays. I feel so energized and it is only 6:30 am. This treadmill was under $250.00 so I hope it holds up. We will see about the durability but so far so good. I watched 2 episode of Man Vs Food….I love that crazy show, and the time just flew by.

200Karen

SunnyDays 👍🥳

Happy trails on your new treadmill. Perfect start to your morning.

Karen

Walela617

Hi @SunnyDays930! So you did the treadmill already? At 6:30am?! Awesome! Please be careful with balance while holding weights while using the treadmill! My treadmill speed is over 4mph and I don't think I'd be able to do that. Maybe with a weighted belt or ankle weights or something...I don't know. Can you elevate the track on an incline to make it more challenging? (That might be safer than holding weights while walking.)

Under $250? That's way less expensive than I thought! Can you input stats like age, gender, height, weight, etc.? Does it tell you how many calories you burned, your mileage and distance? Would you mind sharing the brand and model so we can look it up?

Best wishes for lots of relaxing yet productive walking!💫

❤️ Carole

SunnyDays930

Oh no, Carole, this is BASIC and not at all fancy. it will tell you distance, calories burned, speed and how fast you are going. I am going SLOW when holding my weights…..max 3 mph. It is called the Akluer walking pad treadmill. This one has a bar which I find is a MUST. I have already grabbed onto it a few times when I got a little off balance. I really want to build up my stamina for when we go to Europe in the Fall. My husband is using it too so hopefully we will get into better shape!