@lcfa5317 amazing loss, but more importantly it's great that your daughter is getting better. i hope whatever was the problem is over and she's back to normal soon.

@azkunk congrats on the potential promotion out of the blue.

@my_monkey_my_circus love the saying. thank you.

sorry if i'm not as talkative this week. i've been feeling "off" and my head has been fuzzier than normal. i've already added this to the list for my doctor's discussion on the 18th. i think i'm going to overwhelm the poor lady.

check-in for 5/5:
steps: 9157. good number.
calories: 1300 and change including a large dessert. i've rechecked everything i've eaten several times today because i swear it can't be that low.
exercise: 3.3 mile walk in 1:11. it felt good to go walk. it's just a shame that i had to force myself to go.

i hope everyone is ready for tomorrow. revenge of the sixth (sith). fight the dark side that wants you to overeat and not exercise.

roz0810 wrote: »

Is there a current step challenge I could join in on at all? @lindamtuck2018 Got my fitbit versa 3 yesterday morning woop woop

@Megan_smartiepants1970

@lcfa5317
Awesome loss! I hope your daughter continues to feel better. Make sure to take care of yourself too. Being a mom sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves.

@rwood566
You are a wonderful member of our team no matter how much you talk. I hope the doctor gives you answers at the appointment. Amazing steps! It’s funny how once we walk we feel better. My doctor prescribed walking to help with my anxiety. He says nature helps for many things. Yesterday with my blood pressure they encouraged walking. You are doing so great overall. Keep up the good fight.

5/5 Check In
Steps: 7,102
Calories: 1,268 (1312 Goal)
Exercise: 1.93 mile walk
Water: 96 oz

Yesterday was a pretty good day, I did have to make myself go for a walk but I was happy I did so I could reach my step goal and just get some fresh air and move a bit.

Today is my scheduled gym day - still struggling to get myself back there. Each day I don't go just makes it harder to get back on track.


@TheresaM787
You certainly have a challenge on your hands with cooking meals for the family! My dad is just like your husband, he only eats a select few things and I am pretty sure none of them are low calorie lol. Peloton AND a walk, very nice!!

@my_monkey_my_circus
Great job closing your rings for the day, and crushing it at that!

@lcfa5317
Wow! That is a pretty crazy couple of weeks, happy your daughter is beginning to feel better! Great job on the 8lb loss!

@rwood566
Sorry you have been feeling “off” recently, I have periodically used that same word to define how I have felt at times. Great steps and good job walking, even if you had to force yourself!

@lindamtuck2018
Sounds like you were super close to your sleep goal, hopefully that is something you can improve. I know I am practically useless when my sleep is not good. Anxiety can really interfere with that, so definitely try the techniques they provided. One that my friend told me about I have been using is called Box Breathing, a technique apparently Navy Seals use.

@Poobah1972
Things are not always smooth sailing that’s for sure, but you got out there and pushed through despite the obstacles. I would still call that a win for the day!

@my_monkey_my_circus
Nice loss!! So glad you’ve joined the team 🎉

@Poobah1972
What a morning! 😆 Poor guy, I hope you’re ok. You’re doing awesome committing to this new habit of walking every day.

@lmf1012
✅✅✅✅ well done 👏👏👏👏 I know what you mean about making yourself go for a walk. That’s been me too. I think I need to get myself into a routine for walking so that it becomes a habit. Once I’m out for my walk and I’m listening to a podcast I don’t mind walking, it’s just getting myself out the door that’s hard. What about you?
Yes, it does sound like your dad and my husband have the same eating habits 😆

@Tazaria87
✅✅✅✅✅ brilliant!! Fantastic effort yesterday 🎉🎉 I’m so sorry to hear that you’re having those effects from the second dose. Hopefully you’ll feel better soon. I’m glad you’re listening to what your body needs. Take care 🤗

@missysave0612
Terrific loss 🙌🙌🙌 you’ve unlocked the secret, keep pulling up carpet!!

@888Angie888
🥳 loss! Yes, a loss is a loss. It’s moving in the right direction 👏👏 keep those NSVs in your mind.

lcfa5317 wrote: »

Username lcfa5317
Weigh in day - Monday
PW 198
CW 190.0
LTD 8 lbs.

Goals this month:
Track my food every day.
Exercise 4x a week (bike, yoga, fast walk)

I've had a rough 2 weeks. My daughter got sick and I had to fly to see her in her university town. She was in the hospital. She got discharged and I went home. Then she collapsed on Saturday. My husband and I drove 6 hours to get her and 6 hours back on Sunday. She is going to take some incompletes in college and finish the semester late. I am now trying to cook healthy vegetarian meals that have iron (can you say lentils?) She needed 3 blood transfusions and is very weak. She is lying on the sofa while I wait on her in between teaching my classes online. Life is never dull.
She is improving and even laughing. I think she will go back on Saturday (fingers crossed.)I will try to improve on my eating habits now! I don't think I can track my steps this month. It was stressful trying to remember to get those numbers in. I need less stress. I have an Apple watch, and that really motivates me to move.
I love reading everyone's posts and challenges. I realize that I'm not alone in all the daily challenges. Onward ho!

I hope your daughter recovers quickly .... Are you wanting me to remove you from the step challenge or do you want to be excused ? Please let me know ...Thanks

thanks @Megan_smartiepants1970 I would like my goal to be 10k. thank you

TheresaM787 wrote: »

@Megan_smartiepants1970
Did the surgeon respond to why you have the intense pain? Maybe have them speak with pain management? I’m so sorry. Hopefully the pain will lessen soon. 🤗

I see him Monday so I will talk to him about then ....Thanks

@lindamtuck2018
Thank you Linda, happy to lend a hand 🤗 we are so lucky to have you here encouraging and supporting us every day 💐

@roz810 - impressive weight loss!
@iradi8 I think it's cool that you didn't lose weight during the remodeling time - it would be so easy for me to stress eat - Congrats. I hope your daughter is feeling better.
@azkunk - congrats - are you going to take the new position?
@888Angie888 You made me laugh and I agree - easy come and so dang hard to go!

@lindamtuck2018 Thanks, Linda for all that you give to the team - enjoy the break! Thanks Theresa for stepping in!

Steps:
5/5: 3,483
5/6: 7,951