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  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,840 Member
    TheresaM787 wrote: »
    Today's Goals:

    3 mile walk with hubby ✅
    Try to laugh and smile more
    Read aloud with each kidabunk for 30-60 minutes
    Choose a fun activity from kids summer bucket list
    Drink five cups of seltzer
    Call parents
    Stationary bike, arm and core workout
    Chores- laundry, prep dinner, meal plan, vac and mop downstairs, call insurance company
    Play Dungeons & Dragons (my son keeps asking, and we keep making excuses- I keep hearing "Cats in the Cradle")

    There's more on the list, but that's the stuff I'd really like done. Time to get at it! Happy Monday 🤩

    Love your goal list especially laugh and smile more. You reminded me I need to call my Dad.

    littleflutterby wrote: »
    Steps for 13/6

    15,106

    So I finished work and had supper, and i was just full of beans. Then I saw the group challenge on the main page (the 70k steps in a week challenge) and I thought "you know what, Tanya, go for a walk" So I did!

    There's a nice walk- 4.25km ish around my area and it was a lovely evening.

    So I use "Map My Walk" and after every mile it tells you what your split pace per KM it is. After the first mile, my split pace was 10min 55sec per KM. and I thought "noice, that's the fastest I've ever been" but then came the uphill struggle (literally, it's a pretty steep incline for a while). Anyway after the 2nd mile, I was over the worst of it, and its mostly downhill.

    Well, "she" (the timer woman lol) said "split pace, 11 minutes, 1 second" I said "oh like hell you are" and just bombed it home! haha. I was all red-faced and sweaty by the end of it- but finished with an average of 10min 44 seconds per km!

    I was looking back at my previous times of doing this and I actually shaved off 6 minutes and 45 seconds from the first time I did it about 6 months ago! So I am really happy :)

    Anyway, just wanted to share that lol. Back to my studies now. Have a great day all!!

    All I can say is inspiring!

    rwood566 wrote: »
    hi all. happy monday. i'm hoping everyone enjoyed their weekend.

    i only gained 1.8 lbs yesterday. that was expected since i had a late dinner, late dessert with lots of sugar and an early bed. went to bed on a full tummy. got up expecting to hit the gym but daughter wasn't feeling well. so i went on a walk. i had to burn off a lot of sugar calories. 6.18 miles in 2 hours 1 minute, according to google maps. fitbit said 5.74 miles. we all know fitbits conspire with our scales to keep us fat. so far i have 12,725 steps.

    A 2 hour walk! I don’t know how you do it. Inspiring!
  • BRGking
    BRGking Posts: 40 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    sorry for the delay

    6/11 - 6500
    6/12 - 4100 - slow day
    6/13 - 6600 + 30 minutes leisure swim
  • Tazaria87
    Tazaria87 Posts: 604 Member
    6/13
    Tracked Yes
    Under Calorie Yes
    Water 80oz
    Steps 2961
  • Beautyofdreams
    Beautyofdreams Posts: 1,009 Member
    @lindamtuck2018 enjoy your evening in a restaurant. It must be wonderful to get out and see people and do things. Your steps are great and I bet its helping your diabetes management too.

    @Poohbah1972 You'll be under 400 before the next weigh-in. You and Lynn are working really hard on improving fitness and health and you will have to set new goals before you know it.

    @littleflutterby great steps and what a fast walk! Hope you are dancing with your wife again because I think those steps ought to count too.

    @rwood566 Your dedication to stay under calories and exercise is inspiring! Hope you enjoyed the celebration and bison burgers sound amazing.

    @Mssouzeb great self control at McDonald's. Congratulations on getting your first covid vaccination and the discomfort will fade soon.
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,627 Member
    We just got home from food shopping ...clothes shopping etc.... I am dead tired ...I have 26,000 steps so far .... will resume to walking early in the morning ... :)
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,627 Member
    Just a reminder I still need steps from: Thanks Ladies :)

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    @red1185 6/12
  • Poobah1972
    Poobah1972 Posts: 943 Member
    Good Evening Everyone...

    The power of the Keto Bread can't not be denied. Every morning since the beginning, breakfast was glorious... The eggs, the bacon, and the Magnificent Keto Toast with Salted butter, gently tugged apart with my fingers into nice bite sized pieces, which I would use to mop up my runny salted egg yolks. Every morning, I kid you not it would put a smile on Lynn and I's face. It was perfection, each day, before heading off to work. And that perfection, and those smiles helped to propel us effortlessly through the day.

    Then approximately a month ago... Disaster struck. No longer could I bake a Loaf of the "Best Keto Bread". They fell flat, like bricks. Not only were they bricks, but they no longer tasted good, they no longer soaked up Yoke like they once did, they had no crunch along the edges. And as they were so small, there was definitely no toast left for a bit of Jam, Peanut Butter or Syrup. All the JOY WAS BLED DRY from them. They were the Anti-Toast.

    At first, it didn't dramatically change the outcome of a given day. But don't doubt it for a second... Every morning as much as I once smiled as I indulged in that one perfect thing, I now knew what I was missing, and slowly but surely an emptiness grew where once a solid beacon of light stood steadfast.

    The shine was removed from my day, I was just that much less able to tackle the day on my terms, as my terms themselves were slightly tarnished.

    Laugh and heed not the seriousness in which I tell this tale. But instead try and understand how one perfect thing removed from each and every day does in fact play with the very fabric of your reality.

    All I can say is.... What a great day today, and it all started with that Perfect Toast (and a Kiss and a Hug from my Perfect Fiancé). Seriously though, well I may jest... I am just as serious... It's funny isn't it? But True I say.... TRUE!!! 😎

    Back and Bicep's today was fantastic! Both Lynn and I really enjoyed ourselves. I had lots in the tank, and we drove ourselves to the Limit.

    We even finished up in just short of 1 hour.

    Love the food you eat! Love that special person in your life, and Eat em both when feeling HUNGRY!!! 😍 (ooops, did I say that?) 😋😂

    Good night my friends! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

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  • lcfa5317
    lcfa5317 Posts: 147 Member
    lcfa5317
    PW=190.1
    CW=189.2

    Lots of exercise lately. However, outdoor gatherings = drinks! I have to learn to drink sparkling water at all the events happening.
  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    Today's Goals:

    3 mile walk with hubby ✅
    Try to laugh and smile more 🧐 unfortunately the boy had other plans for this goal👎
    Read aloud with each kidabunk for 30-60 minutes ✅ daughter was 90 minutes, son was 60 minutes
    Choose a fun activity from kids summer bucket list ✅ make sushi at home
    Drink five cups of seltzer ✅
    Call parents ✅ they are always so busy, so it's hard to get them on the phone 🤣
    Stationary bike, arm and core workout ✅
    Chores- laundry✅, prep dinner✅, meal plan 👎, vac and mop downstairs👎, call insurance company✅
    Play Dungeons & Dragons (my son keeps asking, and we keep making excuses- I keep hearing "Cats in the Cradle") 👎 he didn't finish his campaign

    Bike- 30 minutes, 8 miles 👎 32 minutes, 8 miles
    Steps- 10,000 ✅ 13,200
    Seltzer- 8 cups 👎 only five cups
    Tracked everything ate and drank ✅
    Under calorie budget ✅

    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    Bike 32 minutes, 8 miles, moderate effort
    Steps 13,200

    Hubby and I went for a 3 mile walk this morning 🤩🤗 I'm so proud of him! He even shaved off time from his first walk to today. My daughter wanted to keep reading past her one hour mark, so we read for a total of 90 minutes. I love our snuggly, one-on-one reading time. It's so much sitting though. Then it was the boy's turn, another hour of snuggly time. Oh my booty was tired from sitting for so long. Went on the bike for a half hour, that helped get the feeling back😆 At dinner, noticed that I only had about 8,000 steps in, so after I cleaned up, went out for a quick 2 mile walk, then drank my fifth cup of seltzer. Now, it's time for some snuggly tv time.
  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    @rlaskey2
    Terrific step day AND at the beach 👏🏻👏🏻 that's amazing! Love the free foot scrub while walking the beach.

    @Bluetail6
    Fantastic two days of steps 🙌🏻🙌🏻 you're doing incredible!

    @roz0810
    Hopefully the heatwave breaks for a few days. Hang in there 🤗

    @littleflutterby
    That's the spirit! Talk about taking the challenge to heart, you're awesome! Over 15,100 steps 👏🏻👏🏻 crushing it on the walk AND shaving SIX MINUTES & 45 SECONDS off your time!!!! Cheers 🎉🎉

    @888Angie888
    Another impressively high step total day 👏🏻👏🏻

    @rwood566
    What a day! Over SIX MILES 👏🏻👏🏻 SIX 🤩 Absolutely amazing! That's quite a huge step day, 12,725 steps, plus the day isn't over yet. Yes, FitBit and scales are in cahoots. Why can't all technology just work correctly?

    @lindamtuck2018
    Thank you. So, did you call your dad?

    @BRGking
    That was a terrific list of steps 👏🏻👏🏻

    @Tazaria87
    Way to go with your goals 👏🏻👏🏻 How was your day today? Did you get a walk in with your parents?

    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    26,000 steps!! Did you also walk to the store? 🤣 That was a hugely successful trip- food, clothes and steps 👏🏻👏🏻


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    🎉🎉Congratulations to @missysave0612, @Beverly2Hansen, @Bluetail6 and @BRGking 🎉🎉



    👏🏻👏🏻 Congratulations to those of you who hit their daily goals and/or stayed on their path. You're doing fantastic. Keep at it. 👏🏻👏🏻
  • amymartin555
    amymartin555 Posts: 90 Member
    Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
    We just got home from food shopping ...clothes shopping etc.... I am dead tired ...I have 26,000 steps so far .... will resume to walking early in the morning ... :)

    Wow awesome step count!
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,627 Member
    Thanks @TheresaM787 and @amymartin555 ....We walked all over but no we didn't walk to the stores lol...
  • amymartin555
    amymartin555 Posts: 90 Member
    6/14
    Steps 24,076
    Swimming moderate 60 minutes
    Stayed under calorie goal
  • rwood566
    rwood566 Posts: 987 Member
    Way to go Downsizers. Numero uno yet again.

    It's bad when your second highest calorie meal is dessert. Only 50 calories short of tops. I didn't read the calories and serving size of the Madelines.

    Check in for 6/14:
    Steps - 15304. Didn't do much after the walk. To hot and feet hurt. I don't know how I'm going to walk 20 miles, much less 60. I'll work up as much as possible though.
    Calories - 1750 with no scrimping and 490 calorie dessert.
    Exercise - 6 mile walk. Trying to find a long walk path for training.

    Tomorrow I get a holter harness for 24 hours. It should be interesting. Sleep department called today. I stop breathing 6 times an hour. Mild obstructive apnea. I'm holding off on the cpap for now since I'm still losing weight and that can change the settings. Frustrating that I was fine on the walk but got lightheaded quickly the rest of the day.

    Good luck to @my_monkey_my_circus on your surgery tomorrow. It's a huge step.
  • Ziggyiguana82
    Ziggyiguana82 Posts: 29 Member
    Hey y'all, lost .50 lbs this week.
  • roz0810
    roz0810 Posts: 1,244 Member
    14th June
    Steps: 3,898
    @Megan_smartiepants1970
  • Z10Rtza
    Z10Rtza Posts: 451 Member
    Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
    Z10Rtza wrote: »
    Hii
    I'll be done real quick.
    I'm so stressed :( if I get a mini break I will write longer. Promised.
    Weight @lindamtuck2018 130,5 kg 287,7 lbs
    Steps @Megan_smartiepants1970
    7) 11.260 steps
    8) 6.696
    9) 8.231
    10) 13.757
    11) 17.180
    12) 23.020
    13) 24. 534

    Thanks for posting ... I need your steps for 6/6 ...Thank you :)

    6) 9.269 steps
  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    @amymartin555
    HOW? Did you have the strength to go swimming after walking over 24,000 steps? Are you a Flintstone's kid? 😆 I love seeing those remarkably high step counts, 24,000👏🏻👏🏻 Way to go Amy staying under your calorie goal, swimming for a half hour AND walking 24,000 steps! 🎉🎉

    @rwood566
    You hit over 15,000 steps AND you did a SIX mile walk!! Roger, that's AMAZING 👏🏻👏🏻 Wait, what? Is this for the trip with the kids? Walking 20 miles, is that in one day? What's this about 60 miles? Interest is piqued.
    You are a calorie budgeting wizard! You have such a low calorie goal and then you were able to save enough for a yummy dessert. Now, that is planning.🙌🏻🙌🏻
    I'm sorry to hear that you became lightheaded. Did you get lightheaded because not enough electrolytes? Water may not be enough to keep you hydrated, especially when you go on a SIX MILE walk (so impressed).

    @runzfromzombies
    Congrats on your loss! How are you doing?

    @roz0810
    Nice step day 👏🏻👏🏻 I've been meaning to ask, have you found any new walking videos that you like for your treadmill?

    @Z10Rtza
    Ziortza, I am so terribly sorry that you are going through so much right now. Saying last week was crazy, was an understatement. I'm so sorry 🤗 I'm glad to hear that you have the support of your girlfriend and that you are still getting in steps, especially with everything going on. We are here for you. Please take care of yourself in every way you can. You are a strong woman. You'll get through this difficult time and come out better from it. 🤗

    @Poobah1972
    Gahhh! Technology needs to work. Well, at least tomorrow you'll get that heart rate monitor on and working. Wow, it sounds like you really pushed yourself on the elliptical. Way to go Jonathan, that's a tough workout. Do you prefer doing your laps walking outside or the elliptical?
  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
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    I know this isn't what The Great Dolly meant, but it's raining outside- just waiting for the thunder to stop so that we can go for a wet walk.
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,840 Member
    Way to go Downsizers! Top of the leaderboard! 🥇

    Congrats to out top losers for the week
    @missysave0612
    @Beverly2Hansen
    @Bluetail6
    @BRGking
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,840 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    Did you walk like10 different malls? Well done!

    @Poobah1972
    Great workout session! It’s just not a good breakfast without some nice toast.

    @lcfa5317
    Nice loss!
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,840 Member
    @TheresaM787
    There is so much green in your check in. Well done! Theresa, how do you do it all?

    @amymartin555
    Another awesome step day!

    @rwood566
    You sure are training hard for the 3 day walk. When does it happen? I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea years ago. I went for another sleep study and this time it was severe but I had gained a ton of weight. I had the test done several month after the second as I had lost a good bit of weight. It now is mild except when I am on my back. I choose not to get the cpap and have another study when I lose more weight. So yes, losing weight definitely helps with sleep apnea.

    @Z10Rtza
    I am sorry you have so many things happening. Lots of virtual hugs!

    @Poobah1972
    25 minutes! Holy, what a workout! You are amazing!
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,840 Member
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    Tuesday
    @littleflutterby

    Wednesday
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    @rlaskey2
    @missysave0612
    @BRGking
    @emking517


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