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  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,290 Member
    lelbarou wrote: »
    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    Sorry. I know I just told you to put me on 8000 steps,
    but can you take me off the step challenge for a while.
    I don't I can manage it this week at all.
    Thank you.

    I can leave you on the step challenge and just excuse you ...that way when you are ready to jump back into it you can :) Sorry you aren't feeling well ....I hope you feel better soon ...hugs <3
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,290 Member
    mari_moulin wrote: »
    @lindamtuck2018 and @Megan_smartiepants1970

    Im going to step away from the challenge for this coming month. I’m sorry I dropped the ball so badly. I’m trying to get myself in a better place. Hope to be back again soon.

    I will leave you on the step challenge but just excuse you
  • 363days
    363days Posts: 548 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970 Hi, Megan, I'd like to be back in the step challenge at 10k, please.
    @mszoueb @lelbarou It is really tough having friends and being a friend. I recently read of a scientific experiment where they had one group just think positive thoughts and the other group write down how they are truly feeling. At the end of the experiment, the group who wrote down the good, the bad and the ugly came out feeling better about life and about life and about themselves. I appreciate the honesty shared by this group, it helps me to ask myself "how am I really feeling?"
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,290 Member
    363days wrote: »
    @Megan_smartiepants1970 Hi, Megan, I'd like to be back in the step challenge at 10k, please.
    @mszoueb @lelbarou It is really tough having friends and being a friend. I recently read of a scientific experiment where they had one group just think positive thoughts and the other group write down how they are truly feeling. At the end of the experiment, the group who wrote down the good, the bad and the ugly came out feeling better about life and about life and about themselves. I appreciate the honesty shared by this group, it helps me to ask myself "how am I really feeling?"

    Taking away your excused...You got this :)
  • 363days
    363days Posts: 548 Member
    @Z10Rtza Wow. your steps are amazing!
    @TheresaM787 liked seeing your graph, that is motivating
    @Beautyofdreams thank you for sharing your photos. You are beautiful in each, and the transformation is amazing!
  • 888Angie888
    888Angie888 Posts: 890 Member
    Steps 3/28: 13,717
  • rlaskey2
    rlaskey2 Posts: 461 Member
    Steps 11,246

    Took a rest day and went shopping and to lunch with my mom and daughter. It was a great way to spend a rainy day! My husband even agreed to look my skinnytaste meal I had planned for last night.
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,290 Member
    MARCH WEEK 4 TOP 5 STEPPERS ARE:

    1st @Megan_smartiepants1970 -136,148 steps
    2nd @888Angie888 -115,035 steps
    3rd @Z1ORtza- 107,670 steps
    4th @TheresaM787- 97,800 steps
    5th @Rlaskey2- 96,206 steps
    WELL DONE LADIES :):)

    As a group we walked 1,115,738 STEPS
    CONGRATS EVERYONE :):)

    RECOGNIZING EVERYONE WHO PLEDGED THEIR STEPS IN MARCH:

    @lindamtuck2018 -7/7
    @Megan_smartiepants1970 -6/7
    @Piqueaboo -7/7
    @lelbarou -6/7
    @888Angie888 -5/7
    @TheresaM787 -7/7
    @iradi8 -7/7
    @azkunk -1/7
    @rlaskey2 -6/7
    @Tazaria87 -6/7
    @Z1ORtza-7/7
    @cesse47 -7/7
    @red1185 -5/7
    GREAT JOB EVERYONE :):):)

    GRAND FINALE TOP 5 MARCH STEPPERS ARE:

    1st @Megan_smartiepants1970 -491,266 steps
    2nd @888Angie888 - 434,617 steps
    3rd @lcfa5317 - 355,203 steps
    4th @Piqueaboo -349,632 steps
    5th @Z1ORtza- 347,615 steps
    AWESOME JOB LADIES :):)

    As a group for the entire month of March we walked 4,390,676 steps
    AMAZING JOB EVERYONE :):):)
  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
    MARCH WEEK 4 TOP 5 STEPPERS ARE:

    1st @Megan_smartiepants1970 -136,148 steps
    2nd @888Angie888 -115,035 steps
    3rd @Z1ORtza- 107,670 steps
    4th @TheresaM787- 97,800 steps
    5th @Rlaskey2- 96,206 steps
    WELL DONE LADIES :):)

    As a group we walked 1,115,738 STEPS
    CONGRATS EVERYONE :):)

    RECOGNIZING EVERYONE WHO PLEDGED THEIR STEPS IN MARCH:

    @lindamtuck2018 -7/7
    @Megan_smartiepants1970 -6/7
    @Piqueaboo -7/7
    @lelbarou -6/7
    @888Angie888 -5/7
    @TheresaM787 -7/7
    @iradi8 -7/7
    @azkunk -1/7
    @rlaskey2 -6/7
    @Tazaria87 -6/7
    @Z1ORtza-7/7
    @cesse47 -7/7
    @red1185 -5/7
    GREAT JOB EVERYONE :):):)

    GRAND FINALE TOP 5 MARCH STEPPERS ARE:

    1st @Megan_smartiepants1970 -491,266 steps
    2nd @888Angie888 - 434,617 steps
    3rd @lcfa5317 - 355,203 steps
    4th @Piqueaboo -349,632 steps
    5th @Z1ORtza- 347,615 steps
    AWESOME JOB LADIES :):)

    As a group for the entire month of March we walked 4,390,676 steps
    AMAZING JOB EVERYONE :):):)

    Congratulations everyone!!! Almost 4.4 million steps in March 😳🤩🥳
  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    After logging the rest of my planned meals/drinks. realized that I needed to do a light ride and arm workout so I don’t go over my calorie budget.
    Thank you again to all of you for the time-tested tips, and sharing what has worked for you. Your advice has made all the difference for this one over here.
  • missysave0612
    missysave0612 Posts: 31 Member
    WOW! You all are great at getting those steps in!! I sit at my desk all day then go to my other part-time jobs which are desk work too. Hard to even get 3,000 in a day. Way to go! Great inspiration!
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,290 Member
    missysave0612 wrote: »
    WOW! You all are great at getting those steps in!! I sit at my desk all day then go to my other part-time jobs which are desk work too. Hard to even get 3,000 in a day. Way to go! Great inspiration!

    Would you like to be added to our step challenge?... I have a converter chart where I can add most exercise and convert it into steps (example bike ride )
  • missysave0612
    missysave0612 Posts: 31 Member
    Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
    missysave0612 wrote: »
    WOW! You all are great at getting those steps in!! I sit at my desk all day then go to my other part-time jobs which are desk work too. Hard to even get 3,000 in a day. Way to go! Great inspiration!

    Would you like to be added to our step challenge?... I have a converter chart where I can add most exercise and convert it into steps (example bike ride )

    Sure you can add me to the challenge. Can I start with 3,500 in a day?
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,290 Member
    missysave0612 wrote: »
    Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
    missysave0612 wrote: »
    WOW! You all are great at getting those steps in!! I sit at my desk all day then go to my other part-time jobs which are desk work too. Hard to even get 3,000 in a day. Way to go! Great inspiration!

    Would you like to be added to our step challenge?... I have a converter chart where I can add most exercise and convert it into steps (example bike ride )

    Sure you can add me to the challenge. Can I start with 3,500 in a day?

    Happy to have you join ...will put you down for 3500 :)
  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    3/29
    Steps 3,100
    Bike 35 minutes, 9 miles moderate effort; 30 minutes, 6.5 miles, low effort
  • transparentenigma
    transparentenigma Posts: 565 Member
    edited March 2021
    Hi guys transparent here


    Weigh In day: Monday
    SW:325
    CW:300.9
    End of April GW: 290
    Ultimate GW:200

    April Goals:

    Lose 10 pounds
    Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily (this is exclusive of tea, which I have been subbing for water)
    Increase exercise to 45 mins - 1 hour ( have been doing 20 - 30 mins daily)
    Sugary drinks no more than 1X weekly
    Meditate at least once weekly
    7,000 steps on weekdays / at least 5,000 on weekends (some weekends I barely make 1500 :( , thank goodness for other forms of exercise )
  • lcfa5317
    lcfa5317 Posts: 147 Member
    03/29
    Steps = 9,242
    CW = 190.1
    PW = 191.3

    Gotta get to the 180s!
    March flew by for me. It helped that we had a few nice days. I saw a friend on my patio that I haven’t seen in over a year. It was nice to chat. NO - it was wonderful! I’m so thankful to be able to see friends again. We’re staying outside, but that’s okay. I go into my mom’s apartment and my sister’s house, but that’s about it for inside visits. We’re all at different places, but things have gotten brighter. I hope everyone is feeling happier with the warmth that spring brings.
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,290 Member
    transparentenigma wrote: »
    Hi guys transparent here


    Weigh In day: Monday
    SW:325
    CW:300.9
    End of April GW: 290
    Ultimate GW:200

    April Goals:

    Lose 10 pounds
    Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily (this is exclusive of tea, which I have been subbing for water)
    Increase exercise to 45 mins - 1 hour ( have been doing 20 - 30 mins daily)
    Sugary drinks no more than 1X weekly
    Meditate at least once weekly
    7,000 steps on weekdays / at least 5,000 on weekends (some weekends I barely make 1500 :( , thank goodness for other forms of exercise )

    Would you like to join our step challenge?
  • azkunk
    azkunk Posts: 956 Member
    Plan for tomorrow:
    1. Pack breakfast/lunch and eat what I packed ✅
    2. 90 oz water ✅
    3. Take 3 walking breaks at work ✅
    4. Walk during daughter’s dance class ✅

    Weight was up a whole pound 😱 but I had a great day hitting my goals. I picked up my diuretic this morning and took one. Hopefully, that will flush a little over f this excess fluid off. My blood pressure has been a little up without the diuretic which has led to headaches. I hope to get this all under control soon.

    Tomorrow, I am working from home. So, my plan for tomorrow is:

    1. Go on a 20 minute walk before I start work and another 20 minute walk at lunch
    2. Pre-log meals tonight and stick to it
    3. 90 oz water
    4. 10K steps.
  • lelbarou
    lelbarou Posts: 312 Member
    @azkunk - I hope your stress in your job goes down a bit and that your calcium and PTH normalize. Your grill looks awesome so I hope you get something to cook on it soon!

    @TheresaM787 - Thank you so much for your sympathy and support!

    @Megan_smartiepants1970 - Thank you regarding the steps. Honestly, I had very little sleep last night and was out to lunch. I actually think I can get my steps in. You know me I think! LOL
  • azkunk
    azkunk Posts: 956 Member
    @lelbarou - I am glad that you are starting to feel better about things and that you made some changes to your diet and expectations. Having such a restrictive diet works in the short term but will not be sustainable long term if you do not enjoy it. It has is much better to make little modifications that you can live with long term and accept a slower rate of loss. Good luck on the job hunt, I hope you get the position that you most want.

    As for me the stress is a little less. I just need to find a new balance now that I am back in the facility and back to being a dance mom again.
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,838 Member
    Congrats Downsizers! Well done on the green challenge!
    Congrats on a green month
    @mzoueb @Z10Rtza @lelbarou @Piqueaboo @garn76 @Tazaria87
  • Tazaria87
    Tazaria87 Posts: 604 Member
    Daily Post March 29
    Tracked Yes
    Under Calorie Yes
    Water 103oz
    Steps 10118
    Exercise 60min walk on lake trail

    Getting outside for a walk felt great. My nieces were here all day so I got a few thousand steps from having all 4 kids here. Then after they got picked up and my husband was done working, I headed out to go for a walk with my parents. The trail we do is a little over 3 miles. There is another one there that is over 5. My mom has arthritis in her knee so she can't handle the longer one but last night my dad said he wants to try with me. He's thinking an early weekend morning versus after he's worked all day. I had made some low cal broccoli cheese soup in the instant pot in the afternoon so I ate that right when I got home. I was hungry. The rest of the family ate while I was gone.
    Today I'm not sure what I'll do for workout. I have some errands to run for the consignment sale and also to get my son the rest of the way registered for Kindergarten. I'll probably just see where my steps are when I get back home and decide then!
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