I'd like some egg nog too @crazychicken2017.
Great job @Naomisds on the meal prep. That is the way to go. @intotennis what can I say- congratulations! That is so motivating!
@jperdomo79 just break away for 30 minutes like you did today! @kathyNKCSD I need some polish food. I love that stuff. I won't discourage u, just take me with! We won't log it and the group will never know....

Today I jogged 4 miles. I haven't in a while because my left hip will be sore but I tried again. I did some extra bursitis stretches. It's kinda sore but not bad. We'll see tomorrow. Ate pretty good today.

Bam

Tuesday
I posted earlier today but I see that it didn't show up so I'll try again. Today was a much better day. Whew!!! Kept the calorie count down better and much cleaner (not perfect but better). Got to play some tennis at Paradise Valley Country Club. WOW, that place is swanky!!!! They have a valet golf cart that takes you to the courts and the paper towels in the restroom are not Bountys. They even have the PVCC logo on them. I must admit I took 2 extra in my bag to keep. A retired school teacher will never be able to live there but it was fun to dream for one morning. They beat our butts but they were nice and their captain gave us fresh, warm mini sticky pecan cinnamon buns that they serve at their little bistro afterward. Went to The Duttons Christmas show this afternoon. What a talented family musically. If you've never seen them, I would recommend it. They have theaters in Mesa and Branson. Making my famous Christmas braided bread tonight called Houska (it's Polish). Good thing about baking bread is it is not at all tempting to lick the beaters.

Two straight days of 20,000+ steps, 11 straight days of being on this challenge, and 18 straight days on my current eating plan equals ??? In 8 more days at the end of this Challenge, I will weigh in and take my measurements to find out my results in those areas. Fingers crossed for a positive overall outcome!!!

Was a little remiss in logging. Ate poorly a bit and then fasted a bit. Weight down .5 lbs. slow progress.

Despite eating junk, it prompted me to buy some fresh foods and make a healthy soup good for a few days. Tasty too.

I’ll push next few days to get under 180

Have to admit that I haven't done very well with the holidays and having company here. Had to make my brother his favorite cake for his birthday and with just 3 of us here I have had a couple of pieces. It's good but not healthy! Then we have gone out to eat 3 times: Red Lobster, had the coconut shrimp with a pina colada sauce that is to die for; Golden Corral, I tried to stay healthy and small portions (except for the piece of coconut creme pie), and I-Hop for breakfast (did ok here but still consumed more calories that if I would have breakfast at home). Then neighbors brought over a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. Haven't cut into that yet but there it sits in the frig. BLAH!
Some of you have been doing so well, it is impressive and inspiring.
Naomi - I have a feeling that your weigh in - measurements will go well.
crazychicken - weight loss is great no matter how much when it comes to this time of year. Your healthy soup sounds good.
intotennis - glad you got a new challenge going even if I haven't done as well as I'd like. Scared to think of how I might have slipped if it weren't for the challenge. You have done really well!
kbranch - you also have done well with control and workouts.

So Saturday morning I will weigh and measure after staying up all night hoping and praying! Lol! I would really like to lose about 15 to 20 lbs, but seeing as this challenge was less than 3 weeks, that might be just a slight smidgen unrealistic. Therefore, I'm hoping to have lost at least four pounds, which works out to about a pound and a half a week. If I don't lose at least that much, someone might have to come talk me down from the ledge!