TEAM FOUR
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Sorry team, I have started the stair challenge; managed 300 yesterday and another 200 today and will report back tomorrow as I plan to have it finished then
It is harder here in SW Florida to find stairs/steps than you would think. I only have about a 4" threshold in my home so have to get all of my stairs in at work.
Looks like our team is off to a good start this week, just hope the others aren't saving up for the weekend
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Hi Team I finished the videos today and no late night snacking so far this week! Hope everyone has a good night Zzz3
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I will have 648 when I go to bed tonight. Yes bedroom upstairs
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Good morning all! I almost procrastinated myself out of my run this morning, but while a little short it was a beautiful crisp day for a run. It may be all I get today. I will try to do some walking around my store in between paper work. I have to attain some work goals so that I can take Monday off.
I would like to start heavy lifting on Monday & continue my daily runs, so I need less work time & more exercise time!2 -
Hi team, not sure how many of you scroll your news feed but this is sort of a double-up of my status. I'm having a rough time. I've got a lot going on in my personal life right now and I'm battling a bout of depression. I'm thankful for this challenge because it's helped me hold on a bit knowing I've got a team depending on me. I'm so up and down everyday, it's hard. I'm waking up and realizing early on that something's not quite right with me right now and I need to get my groove back. I found the motivation yesterday to run up and down my stairs to complete my steps, it was a good day and I wanted to take advantage of that. Wednesday was a bad day, but I forced myself up to get those videos done and the dancing put a smile on my face, so thank you for that! I woke up today feeling good for the first time in a few weeks, and I'm taking today and this weekend to refresh and come back strong on Monday. I'll do some light workouts but nothing too rough and no gym time either.
I have gone without late night snacking everyday but Tuesday I slipped. I'm hoping to have the strength to get those 5 days in by Saturday night. I'll keep you all in mind when I have the urgency to stray to the pantry.
I'm also going to make it a point to be sure I check in here daily. I hate when I feel like I've missed so much of the thread, I'm your captain and I need to be here!
Happy Friday, team
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@carinamenina you're very right, every bit counts! Good job figuring out a way to get something in.carinamenina wrote: »I'm not going to have time for a workout today
I'm actually really bummed about it. I could have gotten up early to go for a quick run but my children woke me up around 1am and I just knew I needed the sleep if I'm to get through everything else I have to do today. I plan to at least watch the scenic videos while walking around, so that will give me 10 minutes, right? That sounds so pitiful but I think every little bit helps...
@lpeltenburg Ugh - treadmill running is the worst! I always remind and commend myself after a treadmill run. If I just got through it and got it done - imagine how I would have killed that exact run if I were outside!lpeltenburg wrote: »HI all! Grey, rainy, yucky day here, so I went to the gym before work.
I did another 5 minutes or 250 steps on the stair climber this morning. It is probably easier than actual steps, because I can hold on, so I am doing extra. I then ran for 35 minutes on the boring treadmill. I will do some store/home walking this afternoon to keep warm & for some extra minutes.
@lynnbaum I'm the opposite, when the TV is on I struggle to fall asleep because I can't stop watching it. My husband sleeps with the TV on every night, but I've found facing the other way, and thinking about how exhausted I am and how early my alarm will be going off, it seems to help. Also a good chamomile tea is always good too, have you considered that??
Broke 138 this morning. I am so excited. I was listening to a ted talk about the importance about sleep. So the break down on how he explained it is that your brain needs toxic cleaning daily. Brain is like a form of a sponge. This fluid has to go through to flush out the garbage. It can only do it when pores of brain are open which is while you are sleeping. While you are awake fluid runs off and cant clean. There are many times I like to fall asleep on couch and then hit the bed about 1-2:00. I sleep really sound on couch but TV is on and then I fall right back to sleep when I quietly get into bed. (no snacks) Last night I went to bed at 11 woke up what felt like every hour. My clock doesn't have a light and to lazy to look at fitbit. So my question is about interrupted sleep. I am going to try to retrain body to get to bed at a better time. This is really hard because I toss and turn for what feels like hours while husband is sleeping away. TV and warm blanket and I am out before a movie starts. Have there been studies on us TV people?
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SmashleyM914 wrote: »Hi team, not sure how many of you scroll your news feed but this is sort of a double-up of my status. I'm having a rough time. I've got a lot going on in my personal life right now and I'm battling a bout of depression. I'm thankful for this challenge because it's helped me hold on a bit knowing I've got a team depending on me. I'm so up and down everyday, it's hard. I'm waking up and realizing early on that something's not quite right with me right now and I need to get my groove back. I found the motivation yesterday to run up and down my stairs to complete my steps, it was a good day and I wanted to take advantage of that. Wednesday was a bad day, but I forced myself up to get those videos done and the dancing put a smile on my face, so thank you for that! I woke up today feeling good for the first time in a few weeks, and I'm taking today and this weekend to refresh and come back strong on Monday. I'll do some light workouts but nothing too rough and no gym time either.
I have gone without late night snacking everyday but Tuesday I slipped. I'm hoping to have the strength to get those 5 days in by Saturday night. I'll keep you all in mind when I have the urgency to stray to the pantry.
I'm also going to make it a point to be sure I check in here daily. I hate when I feel like I've missed so much of the thread, I'm your captain and I need to be here!
Happy Friday, team
Good job for getting back to it & keeping at it. Every little bit, is a step in the right direction.
I had stopped taking my supplements last week, and by Sunday I was headed towards a serious depression. Fortunately my mom noticed (because I didn't run 2 days in a row & I barely moved). It is hard to move when you are depressed.
I know that this challenge & knowing that I have a team counting on me to get those challenges done & some exercise minutes is helping me.
Thanks for having the courage to let us know what is going on.3 -
For those of you that suffer with depression, I have found Cashews to be a wonderful remedy! Especially in areas like my great NW that have gloomy winter days. Here is a link that may help you. https://www.davidwolfe.com/cashews-prozac/4
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Hi Team
I finished my stairs on the stair master today. I have been to the gym every day this week so I am logging my time. I haven't eaten after dinner 3 out of the 4 nights. This is so hard for me. It's my favorite time to eat!! I will start the videos tomorrow. Going out with friends tonight. Everyone is doing great!!4 -
Finished my stairs late this afternoon with final 240. No problems with Challenge 3; I don't snack at night.3
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I'm at an even 600 with stairs. Finish by the weekend. Videos will be done this weekend as well. Snacking did not go well. I did eat healthy ones though, veggies/ hummus and fruit but it's the worst time for me. Might as well go to bed. It's the only way I'll stop. Which might be a good idea as I don't get nearly enough sleep.2
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I feel like my walking this week has been down quite a bit from last week. I'm having some foot/shoe problems. Bought a new pair of shoes the other day to see if that would help and they are actually causing more problems. I have one more thing to try tomorrow and if that doesn't work they are going back. I have completed all the challenges though. One suggestion for those having trouble with the late night snacking is to brush your teeth. Seems silly but it might work for you. I know it does for me. Also wanted to point out that we are no longer in last place.
In fact, we are only 50 points away from being in third. Those extra challenges could help a lot. Hope everyone has a great weekend! 1 -
Another 300 stairs yesterday, and the challenge is done! Also met my no snacking for 5 nights this week so all of my challenges are done. Will be a light minutes day again today but I will step it up tomorrow, no last place for our team this week!!!!
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Got lots done yesterday as far as getting my life in order, did some yoga which was wonderful, and I went grocery shopping and stocked my fridge with fruits and veggies! Also refrained from snacking, one more day! I'm out and about all day today, I'm at work with my hubby now because we have to head straight to my grandmas house afterwards to help her get her house cleaned out to sell. Then going to my moms for World Series game 4! These games turn into very late nights, so keep your fingers crossed that I'll stay away from the munchies, or even better outcome would be if everyone else ate them before I had the chance lol!!
Happy Saturday, friends. And thank you for the kind words.5 -
Happy sleep in Saturday! So nice not to have to jump out of bed today! I am struggling with the stairs challenge, still have about 350 to go I will try today! I am going to cheer on our Winnipeg blue bombers football team this afternoon so can get some steps in at the stadium! I have done the snack challenge everyday this week yay me!! Snacking is a weak spot for me usually so I am so proud of myself! Off to dance in my basement! Have a great weekend everyone!!5
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What a beautiful day here! I am so happy we are getting some nice weather this late in October. I went for my longest run this year. I am aiming to run over 100km this month. I only have 6.5 to go.
I contributed 75 minutes to our team today. We are only 10 pts off 3rd place. No last place for us this week. Go team!5 -
Happy Saturday Team
I just finished the dance videos. I'm glad no one is home. I have to be good the next two nights for the no late night snacking challenge. Went out with friends last night so I can't count last night....3 -
dance videos done. 300 more stairs done. It is so beautiful here today. Yesterday frost advisory/see your breath cold, to no sweaters today.2
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I didn't get to the lighthouse. So I went instead to the airport and took in the nice garden area with stairs. Stairs done. Videos done.
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Good morning all! We went to haunted houses last night with our kids. It was fun. I will give myself some extra exercise for it. We walked fast through them & they were pretty long. I ended up over 15000 steps yesterday.
Today is a yucky rainy day. Hopefully it will stop so that I can get a run outside. Otherwise I will go to the gym. I have only 6.5km to go before I hit 100km of running this month.
Don't forget that everything has to be logged tonight before the spreadsheet closes!5
