Daily Post (Tuesday)

Track: Yes
Calories: Under
Exercise: 20 mins on elliptical
Goal/Day: Had good day today. Didn't get to exercise like I wanted to because my daughter's bowling practice ran late and gotta stick to her nightly routine. I did manage to get in 20 mins on the elliptical during bath time, so something is better than nothing.

Daily Post (Tuesday)

Track: Yes
Calories: over by about only 20 calories
Exercise: rested today. I finally feel like my back is ready for more exercise tomorrow.
Goal/Day: Had a great day, appointments and practices for the kids. I was able to get my nails filled and a pedicure while my girls were getting their hair done. That was nice. Tomorrow is my last day of freedom before we are officially back on the clock for school. I plan on working out, then cleaning the house and relaxing.

@Rozbee1 ~ I’m so sorry. You are right, I did miss it. You snuck it in between all my posts, while I was posting. Ooops! So so sorry. I’m glad you checked the sheet and corrected me. Glad that you are eager to lose and work hard in September. On a positive note… for August you still have an overall loss. 👏🏽 Yeah!!! As people say, that’s better than a poke in the eye! Lol
As far as suggestions for weekends… drink a warm cup of water (tea) before each meal and during the meal. This should help you feel more full. And go back to some basics (as I type remind myself of these!!) of putting down the fork between each bite, chew 20x, and enjoy the taste. Go ahead and have the dessert, but wait 2 hours after eating to make it a “snack.” Maybe after eating a nice meal w/ friends or family, suggest a walk. Or before even. It doesn’t have to be a sprint, maybe something leisurely and breathtaking to enjoy the surroundings. Try filling your other senses instead of your tummy or try taking in sights and sounds to satisfy your eyes and ears instead of trying to please your tastebuds. !!?!? My problem is I eat way too mindlessly on weekends. Hubby wants to cook for me and please me. So I’ve been taking (or reminding myself now) more steps out onto the deck to take some deep breaths. Take in the nature that surrounds us. I hope this helps. Oh, one more thing. Maybe on one of the weekend days, shake up your exercise routine… start off as early in the day as you can with 20 minutes of something or add an extra 10-20 minutes if you already are doing something. 🤗hugs 🤗

@jwall309~ Thank you for sharing and for still being part of our team. I feel like each of us on this team offers such an amazing perspective to our weight loss journey. And that makes it exciting to read the daily posts, as we get rejuvenated, daily. And you posting here will help you power through! It’s like that shot in the arm that we need! And also the cheers of joy 🎈 🎊 🎈 when you get a positive new event in your life that will help change your perspective and bring more happiness to your life. Congrats on the new job!! And we’re here to hold you’re hand when 👭 and offer support during life’s sad moments. Jessica, I am so sorry to hear about your cat. 🤗 Our pets are our children. Keep coming here. And oh btw, did I see you did Yoga the other day?! Yeah, you!! (or did I scroll through my newsfeed too fast and misread that?) That may help with emotions… Yoga. 🤗

@maswash9- Mike… two days in a row of posting. Alright!! Good job on tracking and the long walk to stretch out those muscles. LOL Imagine that! We take care of our bodies with exercise and food, and it rewards us by shedding fat. Huh!? Who would’ve thought? LOL 👍🏽 Awesome for kicking the sweet tooth. I am getting used to looking at the candy jar at work and passing it by. It’s not a huge trigger anymore. I do have one, but not every day!! Yeah!! We’re doing it. Keep working hard at the gym, and keep reporting back to us. It’s motivating for sure!

@ajaia2001~ Good job on getting in some exercise and working it in!! 👏🏽 You’re so right, something is better than nothing. Good job on tracking and being under calories. Are you still eating as you did on that 21-day challenge? Just curious to know if any of those habits stuck with you?

@skullsandskeletons~ YOU DID IT!! You do so good about going to bed instead of eating at night. 👏🏽 Super job of posting here and instead of “bleeping it!!” What an example for us. Thank you.

@jupdyke ~ Glad to hear about your back. 👍🏽 It’s hard to move anything when the back is sore and so easy to tweak. Terrific Tuesday!! Enjoy your Workout on Wednesday and the rest of your last day. It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year already. I look forward to hearing about what muscle group you worked. 👊🏽

P.S. - I want everyone to know that I’m not perfect. Please never feel bad about correcting me or asking any questions. We’re all human and we’re here to help each other. This is a team, almost like a family. I am a little scattered with time lately; but I think I’ve got my schedule down now where I can start my days with MY HEALTH, which includes being here. But that still doesn’t mean I won’t miss something. Computers and the internet can be fickle, too. And when pressed for time, I’m impatient with them. LOL Anyhooooooo! Let’s keep working hard in our weight loss journey towards a true lifestyle change. WE CAN DO IT!!


Remember we are . . .

The three elements of what it takes to be successful at weight-loss and keeping it off are:
Run -keep moving
Track -know what you’re eating/ drinking
Mind -train your brain to be positive about yourself and okay with change(s).

Username: LuluLovinLife
Week: Sunday, August week 5 (but I’m super late!! Sorry!)
PW: 137.2
CW: 137

One thing I did well:
Ooohhhhhh I honestly couldn’t tell you. I mainly was stressed from work and worked long hours and didn’t really eat as much as normal. So not a great thing but not bad either!

One thing to improve:
FOCUS!! I just went on vacation and I’m really disregarding myself lately. I need to just incorporate something more healthy into my lifestyle right now.

Catch you all in September!

Daily Post (Wednesday)

Track: Yes
Calories: over...oops
Exercise: just a quick walk with the dog, met my step goal for the day.
Goal/Day: It was a good day. Got a lot done around the house. It was pouring this morning when I was going to go to my gym class, so i didn't go because my daughter would of had to walked to practice in a downpour. I got in a small walk between raindrops today. Tomorrow is a Teacher conference day, then we have open house for students at night. Busy day tomorrow. I'm feeling stressed already. Lots to do tomorrow to prepare. I'm going to start the morning with a run with my bestie! All planned out. That will give me positive energy for the day.

Username: rawrxamberx
Week: August week #5
Day: Thursday
PW: 314.4
CW: 314.4
One Thing Did Well: I kept attempting to track no matter what every morning this week.
One Thing To Improve: idk what it was this week but it was hard for me to stay on track. I also wasn’t drinking nearly enough water either. Since this is a new month time to get back into gear !!

Username Jamied328
Week 5 Thursday weigh in
PW: 164
CW: 163.6

Daily post Thursday

Track: yes
Calories: under
Exercise: nightly walk

I’m currently on maternity leave and have been cleaning my house like crazy. I have more steps than I usually get. I somehow don’t drink enough water though when I’m home. I don’t know what the difference is, but when I’m at work, I drink a ton of water.

Daily post Thursday
Tracked: yes
Calories: over by about 800
Exercise: no

So I undid almost 2 days worth of staying at or under my calorie goal. I had a hair under 2500 when 1700 is supposed to provide a 1 pound per week loss. I enjoyed it though and I don’t feel guilty. It was intentional and not emotion-driven! Hopefully I won’t overdo things too much this weekend as it is a holiday here and I have party plans! But it’s okay if I do because, life.