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TeresaW1020 wrote: »

WEEK FOUR CHALLENGE IS UP AND READY FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!!

This week’s challenge is all about food swaps that will keep us on track during the holidays but also allow us to enjoy every moment of them! Please click the link and let’s get to sharing our favorite ways to swap!
FOOD SWAPS FOR BETTER HEALTH

This doesn't look like a food swap to me...apple sliced dipped in chocolate are wonderful!!

Weekend check in
I am having a busy weekend because my son’s confirmation did go ahead yesterday, plus we are going into a full lock down at midnight for at least 30 days. The lockdown is not the entire province, but the two most populous regions where COVID is spiking. The schools remain open for now, but a lot is either closed or curbside pick up. We adjusted our lives and daily habits so much from the first lock down, that this one does not seem as onerous. The schools have really good protocols in place and have not been sources of spreading the infection, so I am glad that they remain open. It is so much better for learning and the kids’ mental health. The confirmation was really lovely and the church split the class in half, so one mass in the morning and one in the afternoon (that was ours). Their distancing protocols were impressive, and we were limited to just the immediate family plus one guest and the sponsor. So my MIL attended as she is in our bubble, and my son’s sponsor who is our cousin. He is a young man, so he felt comfortable attending. The church live-streamed the service on Facebook Live, so our family and friends could also “attend”. My husband has a large extended family, so normally for a life event like this we would have had a huge party at a restaurant with family and friends. That is what I had planned for last May. But instead, we had a family dinner afterwards with take out from the restaurant where I had booked the party. I ordered a huge cake and tried to make it special a day with some gifts and speeches. It was really nice and with our little group, we could focus more on conversation and the meaning of the day. I did well with my eating plan. I had 2 glasses of wine and some cake too! I am doing IF today and back in my routine.

Today has been a whirlwind of catch including clean up, laundry, meal prep and homework for the kids. So back we go into lockdown. Our government made no promises that this will only be for the 30 days, and my feeling is it will be longer, so that the Christmas holidays are covered. I am going to dive even deeper into Hygge to get through this!

I am just so impressed everyone’s 5 (or more) kms! Way to go team! I love all of the photos too!

@sleepymom5 - That is a lot of wood! Hope that you were able to find a place for it. I am thinking about my plan after November. As I move to maintenance, I get to remain on this team too and check in each week so that I stay in my weight range. I still really need the support!

@debbiewsharpe - It is hard having such different, smaller holiday celebrations. We did a turkey breast too at Cdn thanksgiving. Facetime is not bad, as well as Zoom calls. We did a big Zoom call with extended family at Easter and it was more fun than I expected. I hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving no matter how you are celebrating!

@tryingagain5 - I hope that you got some rest from all of that OT. With our lockdown here, people have constructed bubbles of more than one household, and this time our province specifically said that if you live alone, you are allowed to do that. Your plan for Thanksgiving sounds like a good one and I hope that it all works out for everyone. Our church shuts down completely tonight except for funerals with only 10 guests. It is sad, but our priest is making the best of it with his Facebook live skills.

@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx - Amazing transformation! 30 lbs is a lot! I know that it is slow, but I have become convinced that slow and steady really does work! You are doing great!

@1theresamcvean - Love your photos of the Annex! It is the first neighbourhood that I lived in when I moved to TO.

@kirsten11872 - You can do it!

@goingape - I am sorry about your son. It. Is not an easy time for kids and teens and I hope that he feels better soon.

Your smile for today. My grandson learning to do about three things at once here. So cute!

https://youtu.be/fTBSBZzfFQo

sleepymom5 wrote: »

I have been pretty consistent with my 14-16 hour fasts lately. I never thought I would be able to do it at all so I am happy. Lol!

I am happy for you!!!!! Every time I tell someone I fast 20 hours every day, they look at me like I'm crazy. Once you get used to fasting, it's easy.

User ID: CassieGetsFit2013
Week Number: Week 4
Previous weight: 210.6
Current weight: 211.8

Day 2 of TOM...🤦‍♀️ But also, haven't done so wonderful with my calories so HOPEFULLY I can do better this week. I'd really like to start making and seeing better progress with my weight loss here! Holidays are here, so let's see if I can have some losses instead of big gains! Love you all! 💜🖤

11/22 steps 3583

Checking in. Got my son into a counselling appt today. It’s good to talk things out.

Food wise I’m back on plan. Exercise plans are going good too. Feeling some muscle pain today but enjoying the signs my body is getting stronger.

I hope everyone has a good week.

11/23 steps 10378

Hello and happy Tuesday team! So I ate much better yesterday and feel like mentally I am on track. This will be a harder week so I have to really pay attention to what I put in my mouth!!

@sleepymom5 I believe Sunny will be coming (and Max lol) on Tuesday night. I sure can't wait.

Monday check in
I had a good day yesterday. A busy one, but I stayed on plan. We had some snow on Sunday night and it was icy in the morning, but very pretty outside. Not much snow left now and it will melt away tomorrow when the temperatures rise again. Life in full lockdown is much the same as before for me, but I can’t do things lie go to the hair salon. Where I live, my neighbours and I have made a big effort to support the small, local businesses. So I will keep that up during this lockdown as most local shops are allowed to be open with limited numbers or they do delivery.

Given our circumstances, I am deep diving into some Hygge. My Hygge tip for the day is to host an small gathering of your family or friends. I know that this ironic with me in a lockdown and all of us in a pandemic. I am not suggesting that any of us break any distancing rules, but it is time to get creative with socializing! With Hygge, you can have alone time reading a book and curling up under a blanket, but it is also very hyggelig to be in a small group. The point of a little hygge gathering is to enjoy each other’s company, connect through conversation, and maybe do something fun together like cooking, sharing a meal or tea, or just having a nice conversation. This is something to keep in mind for those of you in the U.S. who may have a smaller gathering for Thanksgiving this week. We may not be having the large parties that we are used to, but we can make our small gatherings cosy, memorable and fun! On the weekends, with my husband and the boys, we work on large jigsaw puzzles, play board games and try to have family movie nights. On Sunday mornings, we stay in our pjs all morning and I bake cinnamon buns (you know the frozen ones from the bakery section!). I am also trying to connect with family and friends who I cannot see in person. We have small group zoom calls with drinks in hand. I have frequent and hilarious text conversations with my best friend who lives in Vancouver. I have also gone for a few distanced walks with friends. So let’s get creative, and enjoy our small gatherings, whether they are in person, distance or virtual. Here is to some hyggelig socializing through the holidays!

Hello WNM team .......@4newrunner22 is moving teams for December ..he wants to be on DS team ...Also you have a new member heading your way ...please welcome @Ingute2020 to your team