Galatians 6:9

And Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Today's Thought: What I lose today in weight will be gain in other ways tomorrow! More Strength and More Knowledge.


Saturday- Staying Focus, Our main goal is to reach our individual journeys therefore we will work harder on week-ends

First of all I must say I am super proud of all my friends you all have done well. There are some that had struggles this week with different things. However you never gave up, you just kelp on fighting. Look at the fabulous lost Teresa had today, even thou she struggled with exercise she still stayed focused, now look at the results. Teresa I'm sending you:flowerforyou:

Today let's pray for strength because we don't want our hard work go down the drain. I see a lot of peoples on MFP that :sad: after the weekend due to eating out a lot and not mindful of their intake. Now I'm not saying eating out is bad however when we do let's try our best to make healthier choices. And if you just need a treat the ideal is you have to burn more calories: We can do this we are on a journey and I know we are not perfect so if you slip a little more than you planned don't beat yourself up, start fresh tomorrowbecause after all we are human and humans make mistakes.

@Tonia, thanks and yes that is quality time well spent.

Sunday Sharing, on my way to church so excited:blushing:

Today on my so call rest day I manage to make 8,700 steps and my water a little under I drank 64 oz well a our under:laugh: I burned over 1,000 calories. Well looking forward to another great week. I pray all have a great night sleep.

Teresa, we will definitely keep you and your grandpa in our prayers. You are right, it is important to stay strong so you can help your grandpa. Don't let the stress get you down.

Barbara, you and another friend have helped me get my motivation back. I feel very strong about that and it feels so good to be back on track.

12,000 steps so far today, and 8 cups of water. I already have lunch packed for tomorrow.

Everyone have a strong week. :flowerforyou:

Fabulous steps and food planning, you are doing fabulous.

Philippians 3:8

I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ.

Today's Thought: Our hope to lose weight becomes reality when we put our trust in God. He is the one that gives Strength.

Monday- Progress Report, Any weight lost, NSV (non scale victory) or anything that you have accomplished the past week.

@ Pricilla, fantastic weight lost:flowerforyou: and you had a busy day on Saturday and Sunday with all the steps you made. Keep up the fantastic work it is paying off.

@ Teresa, you had a fabulous weight lost and even thou you had struggling with your workouts you still manage to stay focused:flowerforyou:

@ Tonia, I saw the great workouts you did last week and how you stayed in control of your calories. You are amazing:flowerforyou:

Progress Report, I lost 1.4 pounds last week and I feel fabulous.I also earned my 10# lost charm to go on my weight lost charm bracelet. on weigh-in last Friday. I was so:happy: Now I am working on my 20# charm. I looked back over my last 7 days and my food intake was to low for the calories I burned. I am readjusting this week and see how it goes. Last week I did a total of 11,951 calorie burn, 90,505 steps, whew:laugh:

This Weeks Challenge, At least one strength training a day, example one day you might do arm curls, one day leg lifts, one day wall push ups, one day squats, one day hammer curls and so one. You can pick what ever workout you desire, however whatever you pick you have to do at least 4 sets and at least 12 reps starting and go as your muscles will allow, as you get to the last rep. As we post daily here in group report your progress.

I am looking for a great day for all of us and I pray we stay focused. We are on a journey and when taking a journey we look for challenges, however whatever comes our way we have the strength to handle it. And yes this is a weight loss group however remember it is also a place we can come to share anything we wish. So yes if you need prayer, encouragement, you have family crisis this is the place to get help. This group is for believers and believers stick together through thick and thin. you all and remember Keep Moving and Keep Believing

@ Pricilla, thanks so much.

Today's Challenge, I did 4 sets of wall push-up and 15 reps each, was a little challenging because I don't do much strength training right now. However this will strengthen my arms. Hope I am not to sore in the morning:laugh: Good night and I pray everyone have a sweet sleep

Luke 21:19

In Your Patience Possess Your Soul.

Today's Thought: We are going to allow God to stay in Control because without him our stomach will try to take control.

Tuesday- Pump It Up, Add at least 15 more minutes to your workout today.

@ Alix, welcome:flowerforyou: yes I just love Zumba you are right when you have people it really helps to stay focused. You are doing fabulous keep up the great work.

@ Tonia, I also do them on the foot of my foot board, good thought peanut butter helps with over night hungry. Keep up the great work:flowerforyou:

@ Pricilla, my, my you got that bodymedia and you are burning down the town:laugh: you are on a mission and can't be stopped.

Well today I have to get in my extra 15 minutes I think it might be something exciting shake things up a little. I will post tonight. Don't forget:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: Keep Moving and Keep Believing

Today have been a great day, I mean a great day:happy: . I started out early this morning and by time early afternoon I had over an hour workout. Then I worked out with my daughter this evening. Today I did my 15 extra minutes in Advanced Gospel Aerobic, For my strength Training I did Squats 4 sets/ 15 reps each. I know I will be sore in the morning:laugh: . I looked at my bodymedia and so far I am at 16,057 steps. I've had all my :drinker: which is a gallon.

@ Pricilla, my bodymedia shows my total burn today at 4,176 calories and so far I have a deficit of 2,345, now that is not good I have to eat more calories because if I don't I will not lose weight good. :ohwell: enough about me. I pray everyone have a good night sleep and we will pick-up tomorrow where we left from today, if the Lord say the same

James 1:12

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love Him.

Today's Thought: Faith in Christ can lead to freedom from daily struggles.

@ Pricilla, You will have great results from walking because at a fast pace for a good while burns a lot of calories. Don't worry you will be building up more and more muscles which will give you more resistances. Don't forget our challenge for the week. Oh and yes please do your measurements because you will defiantly lose inches fast when you workout.

Wednesday- Check-in, A time for sharing how your week is going so far.

So far my week is going fabulous, i've had moments when sometimes I felt tired however I just pushed through them.
I always tell myself I am going to have 2 rest day a week but i never do. I have to do something to get a burn in,
it could be a mind thing. I do know i have to eat more calories because for the calories i am burning is to high for the food intake.
I know some peoples here say if you don't eat enough then you won't lose weight. I know i don't want that to happen.
So this week I upped my calories another 100 calories on the days I get very high burn. I also went to the store
and bought me some nuts so I can use some of my calires from them. Other then that I am having a great week so far.
I have to share this i've been though so many left ankle surgeries and bedrest for past years it is making me so Grateful to be able to even move around.
I will take care of my ankle like my doctor want me to do, however I will still work hard at my journey at the same time.
I will continue to workout even if I have to go back to chair aerobics. ( And believe me they work) Right now I am enjoying being on my feet and doing what
I love to do the most and that is workout.

What is the challenge for the week this week has been crazy so haven't gotten on as much as I would like to. I have a hard time staying active in a group.

This Weeks Challenge, At least one strength training a day for at least 5 days, example one day you might do arm curls, one day leg lifts, one day wall push ups, one day squats, one day hammer curls and so one. You can pick what ever workout you desire, however whatever you pick you have to do at least 4 sets and at least 12 reps starting and go as your muscles will allow, as you get to the last rep. As we post daily here in group report your progress

Romans 5:3-4

We Glory in tribulations also, knowing that tribulation work patience; and patience, experience; and experience; hope.

Thursday- Food Sharing, If anyone need any help with recipes, food alternatives, great snack ideals

I've found a lot of snack foods. Special K has come out with a great line of snacks. Protein bars can help you make it through those difficult times. Whenever you eat Carbs mix with a little protein (I eat nuts) Ore'Ida have simply fries and that also include sweet potato fries also. Drinking :drinker: flushed out f a t, Also low sodium v8 juice. Don't forget the power of hot lemon water. Pam spray cooks great and with flavor that's an ideal to help save some calories. Keep Moving and Keep Believing.

Galatians 6:9

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Today's Thought: I will take healthy eating one day at a time. one pound at a time!

Friday- Fitness, How's your fitness workouts going so far this week, are you having any challenges you need help with.

My workout has been going fabulous, I ended up doing more than I thought. I am really trying to challenge myself so that I can lose a lot of inches. I can see my clothes getting loose by the weeks and I feel fantastic:happy: Today I will defiantly do abs I am so sore:laugh: I guess I will determine what cardio when I get back this morning. Well I see everyone is busy however I will keep posting daily. Keep Moving and Keep Believing




Well today was slower than I wanted it to be, I had a easy day of fitness. I decided to listen to my body and go slower:laugh: who am I fooling I was tired and sore:laugh: I manage to burn over 800 calories in power walking. Well it's time for some much needed rest, good night and sweet dreams

My workouts are going pretty good. Still have some days were I don't want to go but most of the days I go and some mornings I skip but usually go in evening. Hardest thing is the motivation at times to go to the gym.

Sometimes it is hard to gather that strength to workout that's why I feel as long as you listen to your body you can't go wrong. There are days when I burn less because I don't feel the way I did the day before. However I want you to know that you are doing wonderful and keep up the great work. A burn is a burn and it all adds up in time