@AustinRuadhain wow it sounds like studying for an exam. I think fight, flight, or freeze is absolutely true. I've always been kind of interested in martial arts but I feel like I'm just not fit enough. Also I just like strength training more and I can't do everything lol. But I did try a self-defense class 2 years ago that was essentially based on taekwando. I enjoyed it but found it hard. At my gym there are a couple of trainers that are black belts - one in some kind of martial art, and one in boxing or kickboxing? I don't know if you get belts for that. Occasionally I've done a single session with them. It's hard! I couldn't even remember how to place my feet.

But I find it very impressive to watch them with people. The martial arts trainer has actually been working on an photography project with a professional ballet dancer because a lot of the poses are similar I guess? So they develop shared poses and are photographed. It's beautiful. If I ever get a link to any of their work online I will share it with you- like if they ever make it public.

Have a good day all!

@its_cleo I always gain weight after eating things like pizza. After a weekend of buffets I was up 9lbs, I about fainted! It was strong of you to toss it though if you didn't enjoy it the calories aren't worth it. This will be a great week for you, love your planning! I like your workout variety. I have things I'd like to try but feel similar to you about already having a lot I like to do. If you want a small workout that's helpful for the back check out the app Fit On yoga workout Get Your Back Back with Vytas. I've done this every day for the last few weeks, it's 16 minutes and includes the majority of my physical therapy stretches and strengthens the core but isn't too hard. I've finally stopped shaking when I do it! It's a good cooldown after cardio and planks/pushups/situps etc.

Friday weigh in:
Week 2
PW- 187.3
CW-187.6

Long time, no see check in. I just read 70 posts! Last week got busy at the end and I was a bit under the weather this weekend. @raleigh_girl, I lol-ed at a couple of your posts. I think it was @theresa_0901 who was talking about the perfect week. I am still striving for that. First I think it's time I looked over my habits and was honest with myself about where I am slipping. Easier said than done! @prowell57- hang in there, you are doing so many good things in spite of great struggles. Be kind to yourself.

@raleighgirl09 sounds like a lot of us overdid it last night! Maybe it's the weather. I came away with the same realization- much better to plan an indulgence to really make sure it is enjoyable and worthwhile. Hope the week is better for you.

@prowell57 Yeah I think MFP numbers often need tweaking to work

@Katmary71 thanks for the youtube rec. You know he was on Survivor several years ago? He was kind of a slimy guy tbh, lol. But he did seem good at yoga. He did not win, but his brother also played and won. He always seemed a little jealous of his brother.

FEBRUARY STEP CHALLENGE!! Hey Steppers! Please check the link and see what steps you need to report so that I can announce our weekly winner tomorrow. Thanks!!

Step Challenge






2/16 Accountability (Habit Tracker)
Track Every Bite-- I did track and I was good but then I got this mad craving for some wine so DH opened a bottle of red and I had one glass and totally plan to have another one in just bit.
NO gain on the scale- The scale was up 2 lbs!! I was perfect in my eating yesterday but I had such an intense leg day workout with weights and then I cleaned for several hours. My legs and butt are still killing me today!
Workout or 7500 steps-I didn’t do a workout program but I did sweep, mop, clean the front bathroom, and other things around the house. This place is sparkling!! Steps for 2/15-8855
IF (17+ hrs)- I fasted 19 hrs today!
Thoughts for the day-Today was a good day! It was my Sunday to teach children’s church and we talked about how our words have the ability to bring life to a person or bring death. Then we played musical chairs which was hilarious! I am so blessed to be able to have so many wonderful kids in my life.

Congratulations to all the winners🎉🎉

@its_cleo I had no clue Vytas was on Survivor! I hate hearing he was sleazy, that's too bad! He does have a relaxing voice. One of his routines is super hard, lots of doing one-legged stuff and I fall all over the place. On the app another instructor I liked without recognizing was Jonathan from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. I know FitOn has a Gabrielle Union workout but I'm sticking with yoga.

@Motiv8tedMom nice loss!

@prowell57 I think with all you have going on a journal would be great! I'm glad you're feeling better today.

Monday weigh in:
Username: wrknonmedaily
Week 7
Monday
PW 227
TW 226.2 TOM so sucks!
Off for Presidents Day. Plan to prep for week and really commit these next 3 weeks. End of at work challenge is March 9th.

I got 10 needles with freezing put in my back last week (every 2 months at the pain Clinic). Then the pain is really bad for 3 days, but then I can move a little better without as much pain. So I'm hoping to get on the treadmill starting today.
I'm still sticking to keto, not sure why I can't lose more weight, hopefully more movement will help. I need to start drinking more water again.
I hope your all having a great start to the week. 🤗💕

We got released from the hospital this weekend after a 10 day stay. That including the week before of my son being sick and that’s 2 and a half weeks I’ve been out of my workout and eating routine. I gained weight while we were in the hospital, which I figured I would eating only cafeteria and fast food. I’m finding it hard to get motivated again after so much time off and so much stress these past few weeks.

Congratulations to the Slimpossibles team members on this week's leader board -- @kayla7303 , @Kpaige428 , @apple852hk !

Congratulations to the entire Slimpossibles team! As a team, we were down 13.2 pounds last week! That's a tremendous success when you think about all the daily choices and actions people on the team made over the entire week to get there!

@wrknonmedaily - Congratulations on a great weigh-in! It sounds like you were hoping for a lower number (Hugs on TOM!), but down is down!
And, hey, ENJOY your day off! Meal prep is such a smart thing to do with some of that time!

@Katmary71 - So you have company as regards the beans. I am a Texan, and I actually don't like fat in my frijoles. When I make them, I cook up pintos and then puree those that I want to be "refried."
I had to google "rambutan." My regular grocery doesn't have rambutans, but I live near 3 good international markets, so maybe one of them might have them?

@prowell57 - I think you are SO smart to dial things back a bit. Not making it too hard to get started seems super smart to me. When I am working to make improvements and change my habits and having trouble with it, making the change smaller is one of the things I try to remind myself to do.

@TeresaW1020 - SO GLAD you had such a good day Sunday! Teaching children's church sounds like it was lovely. What a gift after your having some hard days last week.

@raleighgirl09 - I am so glad you checked in with yourself and your husband, and got clear on how you want to "spend" the occasional 1500 calorie binge. I know for me, it's more fun if I get to plan something awesome and then get the joy of anticipation, too. Anyway, hurray you for getting conscious and getting in communication! And I can so hear you back on track.
I have made the mistake of indulging and then giving up on the day and then the week, and then then then... So from here, it looks to me like you did an awesome job of interrupting yourself.

I went to the YMCA to take advantage of their free day they are doing today. It was nice to get to workout without the kids climbing all over me for a change.

@TeresaW1020 my steps some how got messed up all the back from the 5th so I'm just going to post them again, I hope that's ok.


2/4: 11,647
2/5: 11,708
2/6: 5,618
2/7: 8,259
2/8: 12, 234
2/9: 5,519
2/10: 7,598


Sorry for the inconvenience