February Challenge! Who's interested?
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grandmothercharlie
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We haven't had a monthly challenge in a while. Anyone interested?
To all the new people here, this is not a competition. It is a way to challenge yourself to meet your self-determined goal. It doesn't have to be pounds, it can be to drink more water, exericse so many days a week, take so many steps a day, etc.
The challenge is also a good place to toot your own horn, look for advice and encouragement, and remain accountable to yourself.
I'll start: I think that the short month is a good time to challenge myself to really stay the course. 28 days. 4 weeks. No slip-ups! My weight loss is slowing down so I have less leeway to make mistakes, yet I still have a ways to go! I'm setting a goal of a 4-pounds loss by March 3. This will be tough.
We usually do Tuesday reporting and weigh-ins, so we will do so this Tuesday to start and see where we are finally on March 3.
To all the new people here, this is not a competition. It is a way to challenge yourself to meet your self-determined goal. It doesn't have to be pounds, it can be to drink more water, exericse so many days a week, take so many steps a day, etc.
The challenge is also a good place to toot your own horn, look for advice and encouragement, and remain accountable to yourself.
I'll start: I think that the short month is a good time to challenge myself to really stay the course. 28 days. 4 weeks. No slip-ups! My weight loss is slowing down so I have less leeway to make mistakes, yet I still have a ways to go! I'm setting a goal of a 4-pounds loss by March 3. This will be tough.
We usually do Tuesday reporting and weigh-ins, so we will do so this Tuesday to start and see where we are finally on March 3.
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I'm all for it Charlie!! I will start my challenge as WALKING for 30 minutes each and every day!!0
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I'm in. My goal is to be sure to eat lunch. I frequently skip it and it can cause problems. My PCP told me to carry a protein bar, an ensure, some nuts or something with good nutrition so I don't overdo it at dinner. If I'm not going to be home at lunch time, I'll plan ahead and bring something to eat while on the move.0
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Great idea, Charlie - I need this so I'm in. My goal is to achieve my minimum goal of 40 minutes of exercise every day. I have been depending on a few really good days and slacking a bit on other days. More consistent exercise is important for keeping my blood sugar level, so this is an important habit for me to develop. Here goes! ~ Kathy0
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I'm in, my goal is to continue my booze free "Dry January" for February, no alcohol at all. I hope this will lose some weight but any weight loss will be a bonus, booze free is the goal0
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Me too. Goal - at least some exercise every day and lifting 3x/wk. I am struggling with every ounce, but I'll set a goal of 4 pounds down this month.0
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I am in too...love a Challenge! I am at goal but to stay there I need to be careful so I will promise to do at least 10,000 steps a day... I too have been slacking a little...some days way over but other days a couple of thousand under......maybe I should take an average! lol
Also I will maintain my goal weight and weigh in at or below 8st 7lbs on March 3rd....
By the way March 3rd sounds like the year is zooming along far too fast!!!! Yikes!!!
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I AM IN . I need to take off a lot of weight.I use to get around a lot more 3 years ago.I stop doing a lot of thing when Kai was born. I found out that I need to get back to what I use to do . So I made plans to start slow and work my way up. so FEB. I'd like to start by walking at the mall like I use to do and 4lb lost.0
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Count me in. I must walk more right now to maintain bone density, so my challenge is to strive for keeping my average weekly step count above 16,666 until I can stop taking this prescription.0
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I'm in! I want to lose 6 lbs this month exercise 3 times a week on stationary bike and drink 5 - 8 glasses H2O a day. 1300 cal a day max0
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Slipped into the closet where we hide the scale, and I'm back down the two pounds that appeared last week despite not slacking on the regimen. Met my steps goal yesterday. We're still dining on the Super Bowl fare, and there's a lot left over. How long do deli cuts stay good?
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Jean, honestly, taking the average sounds like a plan! Big congratulations on staying at goal.I am in too...love a Challenge! I am at goal but to stay there I need to be careful so I will promise to do at least 10,000 steps a day... I too have been slacking a little...some days way over but other days a couple of thousand under......maybe I should take an average! lol
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Sharon, can you freeze deli cuts? ~ Kathy0
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It's Tuesday, Feb. 3! Go to the first weigh-in post if reporting or you want to join in!0
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OK daft question, where is the first weigh in post?0
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Freezing deli cuts? Don't know, but last night husband phoned when we were at the store and suggested we bring back something so we didn't have to eat sandwiches again! We still have POUNDS of sliced ham and salami left. Mxchana, if you have the answer, let me know! I'm thinking freeze them and use them later on pizza or pasta or in quiche or soups or casseroles or. ...0
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Farway: "Look for February Challenge - Weigh-in; Report #1- Baseline" subject for post in this group!0
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I freeze cold cuts. They are fine. MYRTBBK I eat a protein bar every morning for breakfast and keep one in my purse in case my sugar drops. They are high in trans fats, so keep that in mind. I'm in the challenge. Thanks for getting it going. I am riding an exercise bike 25 min. this week, increasing 5 min every week. Also doing stretches and exercises for neck, back and hip. Will pledge to exercise 5x a week.0
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Sharon, can you freeze deli cuts? ~ Kathy
I am not Sharon but we freeze deli meats all the time, buy them in big packages from Costco, way to large for a couple alone to eat without spoilage, so we just pop them in the freezer. No problems defrosting just put in fridge the night before you want to open another package and they will be good to use by lunch time the next day.
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