This week was another loooong week. My daughter is getting settled into her new home (mine!), and her old place is almost emptied, and the cleaning has begun! By next week, the keys to the old apartment will be returned, and we will be in more of a routine.

I was sooo delighted that she told me yesterday that she wants to lose 10 pounds by her daughter's birthday, in late August! This means we'll be working out together!


This is supposed to be the last day of this challenge. How did everyone do?

SW: on or around 6/22: 159
6/29: 156.6
7/6: 156.6
7/14: 156.2
7/20: 155.8
7/27: 155.2

Total: 3.8

I had hoped to do better, but I feel I did things right, so I'll accept it! At least it's moving … and in the right direction!
Bummer that yesterday it was 154.2 -- a whole pound more today.
I know it fluctuates, (which is why we shouldn't weigh daily), but does it need to be up on weigh-in day??? <grin!>


I'd like to review my pledges, to see how I've done. It's a good time for you to review yours, too!


I pledge to:
1.) Eat 6 times per day. (3 meals, 3 healthy snacks)
I'm doing ok on this. It looks like I'm averaging about 5 out of 6. Room for improvement, but not bad.

2.) Do PT homework 3 times per week on non-PT days. (PT is 2x per week).
With my daughter's move to my home, (not expected when I did my pledges), I've been super busy.
I've had a lot of movement, which is good. I have done VERY LITTLE PT homework in the past few weeks.
My physical therapist is happy with my growth … I'm a lot stronger than I was … but I wonder where I'd be if I was doing the exercises she has prescribed? I WILL get back on track on Monday.

3.) Do my best to get my leg strong enough that I can ditch the brace before the challenge is completed.
I did ditch the brace most of the time. The last time I wore it was for the big move day on Saturday, and that was as a precaution!
However, my physical therapist is still putting athletic tape on my knee every visit, to pull the knee in the right direction. It is taking the place of the brace. My new goal here is to be strong enough to do without that, too.

4.) Do something active each and every day. No exceptions.
I think I have done this, except for the day after the big move day. (Since on Moving Day I did 30,000+ steps and was 27 calories short of hitting a 2,000 calorie burn for moving activities, so I don't feel bad that I crashed the next day!) As my granddaughter, who will be 5 next month, is now living in my home, I'm pretty sure there will be no exceptions!

5.) Drink at least 8 cups of water daily. At least.
I've been measuring out my water every morning, which really works well for me. I've been drinking 10 cups most days.

6.) Keep the momentum going! I've been doing good-- need to keep it up!
This will always be a struggle. Having a workout buddy in the house will help. Nutrition wise, I've done well, but I did sneak a chocolate bar into the grocery cart this week. At least it is organic, and for two days I've been able to limit it to a small serving per day. Without having to record it on MFP, I wouldn't be able to manage the small servings in the past.

7.) Send or post a positive comment to someone at least once per day.
Doing well here. I have intentionally kept my friend list short, so it's manageable.
Facebook is being neglected, but MFP comments are there!


Renae_Nae, congratulations on breaking 150! A big milestone!